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| US11518287B2 |
Rotatable condiment holder
A condiment holder for supporting a condiment container, said condiment holder including a body having a top surface and a bottom surface. An aperture is defined by an interior peripheral wall of the body. The aperture extends between the top and bottom surfaces of the body. The peripheral wall includes a plurality of sets of opposed wall sections and each set of opposed wall sections is configured to engage one of a plurality of differently shaped condiment containers. The peripheral wall includes at least three sets of opposed wall sections and the body is thereby able to selectively engage at least three differently shaped condiment containers. A clip extends outwardly from the body and is utilized to engage a fin of a vehicle air vent to secure the condiment holder thereto. |
| US11518278B2 |
Vehicle seating assembly with displaceable platform
A vehicle seating assembly having a seat cushion and a suspension system disposed proximate an underside of the seat cushion. The suspension system includes a carrier assembly, a displaceable platform, and an attachment member extending between the carrier assembly and the displaceable platform, wherein the attachment member is positionable between the rest position and an extended positon. The displaceable platform is positionable between a design position and a fully deployed position. |
| US11518273B2 |
Cooling device for vehicle
A cooling device for a vehicle, includes a cooling circuit including a first circuit in which a cooling liquid circulates through a power control unit and a second circuit connected in parallel with the first circuit and in which the cooling liquid circulates through a battery without passing through the power control unit; and a flow-rate control unit that controls a proportion of a flow rate of the cooling liquid between the first circuit and the second circuit, and when the battery is being charged with the electric power of the external power supply, the control unit controls so that the flow rate of the cooling liquid flowing through the second circuit is greater than the flow rate of the cooling liquid flowing through the first circuit on a side of the power control unit. |
| US11518271B2 |
Charging control apparatus, transport device, and non-temporary computer-readable storage medium
A charging control apparatus includes: a prediction unit configured to predict a change in temperature of a battery over time during charging; a calculation unit configured to calculate, based on the change in temperature over time predicted by the prediction unit, a degree of influence that the battery receives from the temperature of the battery exceeding a predetermined upper-limit temperature control value; and a charging control unit configured to allow the temperature of the battery to exceed the upper-limit temperature and charge the battery when the degree of influence is less than a predetermined reference value. |
| US11518267B2 |
Surfboard with replacement battery and push-up mechanism
A surfboard with an electric drive (2), a battery for the electric drive (2), said battery being arranged in a battery housing (3), a first recess (4) for the battery housing (3), and a handle (5) on the battery housing (3), wherein the handle (5) is designed as a bracket handle which is mounted pivotably around a respective centre of rotation (21) at each of the handle ends on opposite sides (6) of the battery housing (3), and in each case a lug (9) protrudes from the base side of the recess below the centres of rotation (21) inside the first recess (4), and at each handle end of the bracket handle a second projection (33) is formed, which has a curved edge (34) and which rests on the lug, and a distance between a contact point of the curved edge (34) with the lug (9). |
| US11518265B2 |
Method for proposing a charging strategy for aging-optimized charging of an energy store of a motor vehicle, charging device and motor vehicle
The invention relates to a method for aging-optimized charging of an energy store of a motor vehicle, comprising:detecting a predetermined number of consecutive full charging processes of the energy store;creating a use profile of the energy store on the basis of discharging processes of the energy store between the consecutive full charging processes;determining whether the created use profile requires a full charging process as the next charging process, and, if the created use profile does not require a full charging process as the next charging process, proposing the charging strategy for the aging-optimized charging, wherein the charging strategy specifies a partial charging process of the energy store for at least the next charging process, in which the energy store is charged up to a predetermined partial charging limit of the operating capacity of the energy store that is smaller than the full charging limit. |
| US11518264B2 |
Monitoring and controlling vehicle charging facility information and method of controlling the same
The disclosure relates to a vehicle and a method of controlling the vehicle. It is possible to determine whether the charger is normal or abnormal for each charger of the charging station, to guide the path to the charging station based on determination information, and to share the determination information with other users for the convenience of the users. The method of controlling the vehicle includes obtaining, by a receiver, information of a charger, information of a charging vehicle, and information of charging history of the charger and the charging vehicle; calculating, by a calculator, an expected output and an actual output of the charger based on the obtained information; and classifying, by a controller, the charger as an abnormal charger when the actual output of the charger is smaller than the expected output of the charger. |
| US11518260B2 |
Fast battery charging method and system for large power load applications
Renewable energy charging stations, systems, and methods are disclosed for capturing storing and delivering large amounts of renewable electrical energy from a renewable energy source to vehicles including passenger aircraft using charging circuits in communication with a demultiplexer and high-temperature superconducting cables to deliver required large electrical charges at fast charging rates safely and at low temperatures. |
| US11518259B2 |
System and method of managing power for recharging electric vehicles
A method of managing power for recharging electric vehicles efficiently stores, delivers, and distributes energy. The method includes a plurality of user accounts managed by at least one remote server. The system includes a plurality of mobile computerized recharging stations, wherein each mobile computerized recharging station tracks a location and a current amount of available power within a power storage system. The method begins by prompting each user account to search for at least one best-match station. A search request is relayed for the best-match station from a corresponding user PC device to the remote server. The current location is compared to the station location for each mobile computerized recharging station. The minimum threshold of available power is compared to the current amount of available power for each proximal station. The sufficiently-powered station is displayed as the best-match station through the user PC device. |
| US11518258B2 |
Holster sensor for electric vehicle charging system
Various disclosed embodiments include illustrative electrical power dispensers for electrical vehicle charging systems, charging systems, and methods of sensing presence of a charge coupler in a holster of an electrical power dispenser. In an illustrative embodiment, an electrical power dispenser for an electrical vehicle charging system includes a housing. A charge coupler is configured to dispense direct current electrical power. A holster is disposed on the housing and is configured to receive the charge coupler therein. A holster sensor is configured to sense presence of the charge coupler in the holster and is further configured to generate a signal indicative of presence of the charge coupler in the holster. |
| US11518255B2 |
Determining control actions of decision modules
Techniques are described for implementing automated control systems that manipulate operations of specified target systems, such as by modifying or otherwise manipulating inputs or other control elements of the target system that affect its operation (e.g., affect output of the target system). An automated control system may in some situations have a distributed architecture with multiple decision modules that each controls a portion of a target system and operate in a partially decoupled manner with respect to each other, such as by each decision module operating to synchronize its local solutions and proposed control actions with those of one or more other decision modules, in order to determine a consensus with those other decision modules. Such inter-module synchronizations may occur repeatedly to determine one or more control actions for each decision module at a particular time, as well as to be repeated over multiple times for ongoing control. |
| US11518252B2 |
Balance scooter startup method and apparatus controlling balance scooter startup
A balance scooter startup method and an apparatus controlling balance scooter startup, the balance scooter startup method comprising the following steps: for a balance scooter in a powered-off state, sensing back and forth rocking motion, and rotating an electric motor to generate electricity, and outputting an electrical signal; the electrical signal triggering a power supply module of a control board to start; a battery of the power supply module starting to power the balance scooter, completing the balance scooter startup. The apparatus controlling balance scooter startup is used to detect rocking motion of the balance scooter, rocking of wheels drive the electric motor to generate electricity, and collection of the electrical signal generated by the electric motor controls the balance scooter to start up. The present disclosure is convenient for a user to employ, and improves a usage experience for a user. |
| US11518251B2 |
Device and method for adapting a direct current intermediate circuit by varying the voltage and adapting the phase number of a DC/DC converter
An intermediate circuit adaptation device for a vehicle. The intermediate circuit adaptation device includes a DC intermediate circuit with at least two phases and a control unit. The control unit is configured to change the intermediate circuit voltage and/or the number of phases of the intermediate circuit on the basis of the current operating point. |
| US11518250B2 |
Electro-hydraulic braking system and braking method thereof
An electro-hydraulic braking system includes a main casing. A hydraulic unit brake master cylinder is provided in the main casing. An outer end of a piston rod of the brake master cylinder is connected to an output top rod. Another end of the output top rod is provided with an input rod. The input rod is slidably connected in the main casing along only a length direction of the input rod, and another end of the input rod is provided with a push rod that is configured to transmit a brake pedal force. The main casing is further provided therein with a reset member configured to push the push rod away from the brake master cylinder to reset and a displacement sensor configured to sense a displacement of the push rod. The input rod and the output top rod include a spacing state and an abutment state. |
| US11518249B2 |
Applying braking force during shifting events involving switch-back state for a vehicle
A vehicle running control device that is provided with an accelerating-decelerating operation element with an operation range inclusive of a driving range and a braking range includes the following. An input-output section that receives various information including information on a direction in which the vehicle is currently running, a determining section that determines whether the vehicle is in a switch-back state, and an acceleration-deceleration control section that controls the vehicle running. When a braking-driving request value for an operation of the accelerating-decelerating operation element is in the braking range and the determining section determines that the vehicle is in the switch-back state, the acceleration-deceleration control section keeps the braking-driving force at a braking-driving force that is applied to the vehicle when a shift range switch request is accepted. |
| US11518248B2 |
Vehicle power delivery assembly
A vehicle power delivery assembly that includes a mast configured to couple with a vehicle such that the mast projects from the vehicle, and a collection arm configured to be coupled with the mast in a location apart from the vehicle to engage an off-board source of electric current that is off-board the vehicle while the vehicle moves along one or more routes. One or more of the mast or the collection arm is formed from at least one inductive support member that provides an integrated inductor of the one or more of the mast or the collection arm through which at least some of the electric current that is received from the off-board source of the electric current is filtered prior to being conducted to the vehicle. |
| US11518245B2 |
Electric vehicle (EV) charge unit reservations
A computer implemented method for managing charge availability of a charge unit (CU) to obtain charge for a battery of an electric vehicle (EV) is provided. The CU includes a computer for processing at least part of the method and for communicating with a server over a network. The method includes receiving, by the server, status information from the computer of the CU. The method includes sending to the computer of the CU instructions to make a reservation for the CU. The reservation is for a user account that has requested a desire to charge the battery of the electric vehicle of the user at the CU or another CU. The method includes sending, by the server, a confirmation for the reservation to the user account. The confirmation is viewable via a device having access to the server via the user account. The method includes sending, by the server, a data regarding a time of availability of the CU to the user account for the reservation. The computer of the CU is configured to display a visual indicator regarding the reservation of the CU. |
| US11518242B2 |
Systems and methods for locking an input area associated with detected touch location in a force-based touch display
In a touch screen environment, a computer calculates an effective position and updated effective positions of simultaneous or sequential touch events by calculating average coordinates of the touch events using force measurements. The average coordinates correspond to computerized maps of the user interface and z coordinates correspond to an average force at the x and y locations. The effective positions are used to determine if the user's touches move across multiple virtual input areas having priority and non-priority relationships. By expanding a virtual input area of the map for those areas having a priority label relative to a different non-priority virtual input area, the computer effectuates appropriate functions depending on where the most recent effective position lies. |
| US11518241B2 |
Systems and methods for regulating control of a vehicle infotainment system
One or more embodiments include systems and methods for regulating control of a vehicle infotainment system. In one embodiment, a vehicle computing system includes a user interface which has one or more output components and one or more input components. Software executing in memory of the vehicle computing system may be programmed with rules to reduce driver distraction such as preventing inputs or outputs during vehicle operation. Inputs may be intercepted from the one or more input components of the user interface. Additionally or alternatively, outputs may be intercepted to the output components of the user interface. The intercepted inputs or intercepted outputs may be evaluated for one or more violations based on the rules. If the one or more violations are detected, the inputs or outputs may be prevented during vehicle operation. |
| US11518238B1 |
System and method for controlling flow in a fuel recirculation line
A fuel system, a method of fueling a vehicle, and a vehicle are provided. The fuel system has a recirculation line connecting a fuel tank to a fuel fill inlet. An ejector is positioned within the recirculation line, and a valve is positioned within a drain line fluidly connecting the ejector to the fuel tank. A pressure sensor is positioned to measure a pressure associated with the drain line between the ejector and the valve. A controller is in communication with the pressure sensor, and the controller configured to, in response to initiation of a refueling event, determine a state of the valve based on the pressure. |
| US11518232B2 |
Cone element acting as a clutch in a K0 installation space
An oil guide of a hybrid module for a vehicle which is arranged in a drivetrain between a drive unit, particularly an internal combustion engine, and an output. An electric machine is provided, and a rotor of the electric machine is connected to the output. A clutch is provided between the drive unit and the electric machine. The clutch has oil conducting elements in order to supply the electric machine with cooling oil. A further aspect of the invention is a hybrid module with such an oil guide. |
| US11518231B2 |
Hybrid module having a hydraulically cooled friction clutch, and hybrid drive train
A hybrid module for a drive train of a motor vehicle includes a housing, an electric machine disposed within the housing. The electric machine having a stator and a rotor arranged radially within the stator. The hybrid module having at least one hydraulically cooled friction clutch arranged radially within the rotor. A cooling device is provided that is configured to cool a plurality of friction surfaces of the at least one friction clutch and which has an annular collecting region coupled to the rotor for conjoint rotation therewith and entraining a hydraulic medium during operation, as well as a scoop section, which is secured to the housing and projects into the collecting region and via which the hydraulic medium is fed to a retaining chamber during operation. |
| US11518223B2 |
Tonneau system with stretchable cover
A tonneau system for a cargo compartment of a vehicle comprises a tonneau frame assembly and a tonneau cover removably connected to the tonneau frame assembly. The tonneau cover comprises an elastic material that allows it to stretch over cargo loaded into the cargo compartment. The tonneau cover exerts a compressive force on the cargo to hold the cargo in place while the vehicle is in motion. |
| US11518214B2 |
Air conditioner control method and system, storage medium and processor
The present disclosure discloses an air conditioner control method and system, a non-transitory storage medium and a processor. The control system includes an environmental temperature sensor configured to detect a first temperature value of an external environment of a target object; a heat exchanger temperature sensor configured to detect a second temperature value of an outside heat exchanger of an air conditioner system; a speed monitoring system configured to detect a driving speed of the target object; and a control system, connected to the environmental temperature sensor, the heat exchanger temperature sensor and the speed monitoring system, and configured to determine according to the first temperature value, the second temperature value and the driving speed, whether the air conditioner system enters a defrosting mode in a case that the air conditioner system operates in a heating mode. |
| US11518212B2 |
Systems and methods for thermal battery control
Methods and system for operating a thermal storage device of a vehicle system are provided. In one example, a method comprises estimating a temperature of a thermal battery after the battery and coolant included therein have reached thermal equilibrium, and determining a state of charge of the battery based on the estimated temperature and one or more chemical properties of two phase change materials included within the battery. Specifically, the thermal battery may include two phase change materials with different melting points for providing thermal energy to warm coolant in a vehicle coolant system. |
| US11518206B2 |
Configurable vehicle frames and associated methods
An example vehicle frame disclosed herein includes end frames having wheels coupled thereto, and a central frame coupled between the end frames, the central frame positioned at an offset relative to the end frames, the vehicle frame rotatable about a longitudinal axis of the vehicle frame between a first position and a second position, the central frame at a first distance from the ground when the vehicle frame is in the first position, the central frame at a second distance from the ground when the vehicle frame is in the second position, the first distance greater than the second distance. |
| US11518203B2 |
Multifunctional external inflating valve and mounting method for loading device of inflating valve
A multifunctional external inflating valve and a mounting method for a loading device are disclosed. An inflating valve body of the inflating valve includes a three-way through main body through from a side surface by a side surface connecting part connecting a loading device. A valve core is arranged in an axial middle hole. A hole cavity is formed in the front portion of the axial middle hole and connected to an original tire inflating valve. An outer conical surface is arranged on the front portion of the valve core. The front portion, comprising the outer conical surface, of the core protrudes out of the front end of the hole cavity of the main body. An core conical surface sealing rubber pipe is mounted on the outer conical surface of the core and seals the core and a conical hole sealing surface of a tire inflating valve inner hole cavity. |
| US11518202B2 |
Vehicle sensor unit and associated controller
Methods and apparatus forming part of a vehicle sensor system (100) comprising a plurality of sensor units (104a-f) and a controller (102). A sensor unit comprises: a motion sensor (417) configured to determine a first speed of the sensor unit; and a transmitter (402) configured to transmit first identification data to the controller if the first speed of the sensor unit exceeds a first threshold. The motion sensor is further configured to determine a second speed of the sensor unit a period of time after determination of the first speed of the sensor unit, and the transmitter is configured to transmit to the controller second identification data if the second speed of the sensor unit exceeds a second threshold. The controller comprises: a receiver (304) configured to receive the first identification data, and further configured to receive the second identification data a period of time later; and a sensor unit assigner (320) configured to assign the sensor unit to the controller if the first identification data and the second identification data are received. |
| US11518197B2 |
Tire
A tire that includes a decorative pattern formed on a surface of a sidewall portion. The decorative pattern is formed such that a plurality of ridges that extend in a tire radial direction are aligned in a tire circumferential direction so as to form gaps. A transverse cross-section of each ridge is tapered so as to gradually reduce a length along the surface such that the greater a distance from the surface is, the less the length along the surface is. The decorative pattern is structured so as to satisfy expressions (1) and (2): 20≤A≤40 (1) 0.15≤C≤0.25 (2) wherein A represents a taper angle (degree) of the ridge, and C represents a minimum length (mm) of each gap measured along the surface. |
| US11518195B2 |
Off-road tyre
An off-road tyre includes a tread portion being provided on a tread edge side with shoulder blocks arranged in a tyre circumferential direction. The shoulder blocks include at least one first shoulder block and at least one second shoulder block having a circumferential length greater than that of the at least one first shoulder block. The at least one first shoulder block includes a first ground contact surface, a second ground contact surface protruding outwardly from the first ground contact surface in a block height direction, and a first shallow groove extending between the first ground contact surface and the second ground contact surface. |
| US11518190B2 |
Heavy-duty connections e.g. for axle/suspension systems
A vehicle component such as an axle spindle or suspension beam (3) is connected to a tubular vehicle axle (1) by fitting a connector sleeve (2) onto the axle and subjecting the assembly to a crimping operation in which plural depressions (206,2018) are formed by indentation in the connector sleeve and the axle wall at the connection region (11,12) to fix the connector sleeve on the tubular axle. In the described proposals a solid lubricant (4) such as molybdenum disulphide is applied at the connection region between the connector sleeve (2) and axle (1), before crimping. The further vehicle component (3) is then connected to the connector sleeve (2) by welding. |
| US11518186B2 |
Self-adaptive pencil feeding mechanism
Disclosed is a self-adaptive pencil feeding mechanism, including: a base, a first pencil feeding assembly, and a second pencil feeding assembly. The first pencil feeding assembly and the second pencil feeding assembly are mounted in the base and are capable of moving to the left or to the right, and the base is connected to a guiding member via an elastic member. The guiding member drives the first pencil feeding assembly and the second pencil feeding assembly to synchronously approach each other inwardly, and the first pencil feeding assembly and the second pencil feeding assembly, when a force caused by insertion of a pencil is applied thereto, are driven by a driving member to synchronously expand outwardly. The self-adaptive pencil feeding mechanism is capable of adapting to pencils of different diameters. |
| US11518176B2 |
Maintenance jig, liquid discharge apparatus, head cleaning method, unit, and liquid discharge system
A maintenance jig includes a protector and an opening. The protector is configured to be attached to a head that has a nozzle surface including a nozzle row to discharge liquid or a head holder that holds the head. The protector is configured to protect the nozzle row. The opening is adjacent to the protector in a lateral direction of the nozzle row intersecting a longitudinal direction of the nozzle row. A distance between an end of the protector in the longitudinal direction of the nozzle row and the nozzle surface is larger than a distance between a portion of the protector other than the end of the protector in the longitudinal direction and the nozzle surface when the maintenance jig is attached to the head or the head holder. |
| US11518174B2 |
Inkjet printing apparatus
An inkjet printing apparatus includes a print head ejecting ink, a tank reserving ink to be supplied to the print head and a joint unit being capable of connecting the print head and the tank to each other. The joint unit has a connecting portion for supplying ink to the print head and a shaft that is rotatable by a drive source so as to move in an axial direction. The connecting portion moves together with the shaft. The print head includes a head joint connectable to the connecting portion and an engaging portion engageable with one end of the shaft. The shaft is rotated to be engaged with the engaging portion so that the head joint and the connecting portion are connected to each other. |
| US11518172B2 |
Cleaning method of liquid ejection head, control method of the same, and a liquid ejection device
A cleaning method of a liquid ejection head where recording element substrates having an ejection orifice forming-face having ejection orifice arrays which are aligned, and at least one array ejects a different recording liquid than another, includes wiping and preliminary ejection. In the wiping, a wiping member is caused to move along and wipe the arrays. In the preliminary ejection, before the wiping of the entire ejection orifice forming-face is completed, preliminary ejection from the wiped ejection orifices is started. The wiping and preliminary ejection are sequentially performed from a recording element substrate at one end to a recording element substrate at the other end. |
| US11518165B2 |
Actuator, liquid discharge head, liquid discharge apparatus, and method of manufacturing actuator
An actuator includes a substrate, a diaphragm on the substrate, a lower electrode on the diaphragm, a piezoelectric body on the lower electrode, and an upper electrode on the piezoelectric body. A ratio of lead (Pb) and zirconium (Zr) in atomic percent (atm %) present at a grain boundary in the piezoelectric body satisfies a relation of Pb/Zr>1.7. |
| US11518159B2 |
Laminate foam and methods of making laminate foam
A method of making laminate foam material is provided. The laminate foam material includes a layer of non-foam material sandwiched between two layers of foam material. The non-foam material is bonded to the foam material, such as with a bonding agent and/or by heating respective surfaces of the foam material until the surface softens or melts. When a heating process is utilized, the non-foam material is pressed against the softened or melted foam material. As the foam material begins to cool, the non-foam material becomes bonded to the foam material. The non-foam material is narrower than the foam material and is positioned relative to the foam material such that the edges of the non-foam material are concealed by the foam material. Foam products, such as foam mats, can be formed from the laminate foam material by cutting across the width of the foam material. |
| US11518157B2 |
Multi-layer functional film and production method thereof
A method of preparing a multi-layer assembly, or of protecting a surface of a multi-layer substrate from damage and/or contamination and/or debris, said method comprising the steps of: (i) providing a composite film comprising a polymeric base layer having a first and second surface and disposed on the first surface thereof a polymeric protective layer having a first surface and a second surface such that the first surface of the said base layer is in contact with the first surface of the polymeric protective layer, wherein said polymeric protective layer comprises an ethylene-based copolymer, and preferably wherein the polymeric base layer comprises a polyester derived from one or more diol(s) and one or more dicarboxylic acid(s); (ii) removing said polymeric protective layer from the first surface of said base layer; (iii) disposing on the exposed first surface of said base layer one or more functional layers to provide a multi-layer substrate, wherein the, or at least the uppermost, functional layer comprises zinc and/or tin in an amount of from about 5 to about 80 wt % of said functional layer; and (iv) disposing a polymeric protective layer comprising an ethylene-based copolymer onto the exposed surface of the, or at least the uppermost, functional layer comprising zinc and/or tin to provide a multi-layer assembly. |
| US11518156B2 |
Laminated body pressing apparatus, pressed strip-shaped laminated body manufacturing method, laminated electrode body manufacturing method, and battery manufacturing method
A laminated body pressing apparatus, which can restrain damage of a first outer ridge portion or a second outer ridge portion of a positive electrode plate during roller-pressing and can restrain damage of a strip-shaped first separator of a strip-shaped negative electrode body on a positive electrode plate side, includes a first press roller, a second press roller disposed parallel to the first press roller and spaced apart from the first press roller by a roller gap, and a metal plate feeding unit to feed a strip-shaped metal plate extending in a conveyance direction to the roller gap. The apparatus roller-presses the positive electrode plate and the strip-shaped negative electrode body by the first press roller and the second press roller in a state where the strip-shaped metal plate fed by the metal plate feeding unit is placed on the positive electrode plate placed on the strip-shaped negative electrode body. |
| US11518152B2 |
Breathable cleanroom barrier fabric
A breathable barrier fabric that is heat sealable and minimizes lint generation without impacting the fabric's overall breathability, comfort and barrier protection, and that can be used to manufacture Helmke Category II or better cleanroom garments suitable for use in ISO Class 3 cleanroom environments and other hygienic applications. The breathable barrier fabric has a composite laminate structure including an inner monolithic film layer made from a breathable polymer bonded to first and second outer spunbond layers comprising thermoplastic bicomponent fibers each having an outer glazed surface where the thermoplastic bicomponent fibers are at least partially flattened. |
| US11518150B2 |
Release liner and method for producing the same
A release liner and a method for producing the same are provided. The release liner includes a resin base layer and two resin release layers. The resin base layer has two surfaces opposite to each other. The two resin release layers are respectively formed on the two surfaces of the resin base layer. Each of the resin release layers includes: a non-polar resin material and a polar resin material. In each of the resin release layers, the polar resin material is dispersed in the non-polar resin material in a plurality of granular forms, an average particle size of the polar resin material ranges from 0.1 μm to 10 μm, and a content of the polar resin material in the resin release layer ranges from 10 wt % to 50 wt %, so that a surface roughness (Ra) of the resin release layer ranges from 0.1 μm to 10 μm. |
| US11518148B2 |
Decorative panel having a multi-laminate plastic carrier plate and method for the production thereof
The present disclosure relates to a decorative panel with a carrier plate comprising a multi-laminate plastic carrier material with a plurality N of layer sequences of the A-B-A type, wherein layer A comprises a first thermoplastic resin and layer B a second thermoplastic resin different from the thermoplastic resin of layer A and wherein N lies between ≥3 and ≤250. |
| US11518146B2 |
Method of forming a vehicle interior system
Embodiments of a vehicle interior system and methods for forming the same are disclosed. A glass substrate is bent to a curved shape within a mold cavity, and a liquid polymer material is delivered to the mold and is in contact with the curved glass substrate. The liquid polymer is solidified to form a polymer frame that engages the bent glass substrate, and the engagement between the frame and the glass substrate holds the glass substrate in the bent shape. The temperature of the glass substrate during the bending process and formation of the frame are maintained below the glass transition temperature of the glass substrate. |
| US11518145B2 |
Laminate and laminated glass
A laminate comprising a base material film, a resin layer (1) having a detachable surface, and a heat-generating conductive layer in this order. |
| US11518144B2 |
Laminated metal sheet for metal container lid and method for manufacturing the same
A laminated metal sheet for a metal container lid includes a polyester resin layer formed on a metal sheet. The polyester resin layer is composed of an A and a B layer, wherein the melting point of the A layer is lower than the melting point of the B layer by 20° C. or more, the A layer includes a molten layer where the value of the ratio of a peak intensity I0° to a peak intensity I90° is 1.5 or less, the B layer includes an orientation layer where the value of the ratio of the peak intensity I0° to the peak intensity I90° is 3.0 or more, the thickness of the A layer is within the range from 5 μm or more to less than 30 μm, and the thickness of the B layer is within the range from 0.5 μm or more to less than 6.0 μm. |
| US11518143B2 |
Oxidation-resistant coated superalloy
A coating-substrate combination includes: a Ni-based superalloy substrate comprising, by weight percent: 2.0-5.1 Cr; 0.9-3.3 Mo; 3.9-9.8 W; 2.2-6.8 Ta; 5.4-6.5 Al; 1.8-12.8 Co; 2.8-5.8 Re; 2.8-7.2 Ru; and a coating comprising, exclusive of Pt group elements, by weight percent: Ni as a largest content; 5.8-9.3 Al; 4.4-25 Cr; 3.0-13.5 Co; up to 6.0 Ta, if any; up to 6.2 W, if any; up to 2.4 Mo, if any; 0.3-0.6 Hf; 0.1-0.4 Si; up to 0.6 Y, if any; up to 0.4 Zr, if any; up to 1.0 Re, if any. |
| US11518140B2 |
Body and hair towel
The present invention relates to a body and hair towel comprising a microfiber interior layer and a silk exterior layer. The novel towel is comprised of a plurality of double layered capsules, wherein each capsule has an interior layer of microfiber material and an exterior layer of silk material. The exterior silk layer on the capsules provides an extremely smooth texture to the towel, thereby making the towel comfortable and convenient to use by people having dry skin, skin conditions or the like, and may also be comfortably used on hair without affecting the health of hair and skin of the users. |
| US11518139B2 |
Stretchable laminates
The present invention provides stretchable laminates with a flat appearance on the visible surface. The laminates comprise a textile layer, a functional layer, and a plurality of elastic fibers. The plurality of elastic fibers are in a substantially parallel arrangement and the internal distance between adjacent fibers does not exceed the maximum fiber spacing, which depends on laminate thickness in a stretched state. Also provided are garments and footwear comprising the stretchable laminates and methods of producing the stretchable laminates. |
| US11518138B2 |
Using woven fibers to increase tensile strength and for securing attachment mechanisms
Embodiments disclosed are directed to a woven fabric band that is capable of being secured to another object using threads or the band itself. The woven fabric band may include an inner layer having a first temperature melting point and an outer layer having a second temperature melting point that is higher than the first temperature melting point. When heat having the first temperature is applied to the woven fabric band, the inner layer of the woven fabric band melts while the outer layer remains in its original state. When the inner layer melts, the inner layer conforms to a first shape. As a result of the inner layer conforming to the first shape, the outer layer also conforms to the same shape. |
| US11518137B2 |
Roofing underlayment with hydrophobic nonwoven core
A roofing underlayment includes a hydrophobic nonwoven core layer that provides enhanced resistance to water infiltration. In addition to the hydrophobic nonwoven core layer, the roofing underlayment includes a coating layer adhered to a surface of the hydrophobic nonwoven core layer, and an exterior surface layer adhered to the coating layer. A roofing system that includes the roofing underlayment is also provided. |
| US11518133B2 |
Method and system for forming packages
A system and method for forming reinforced packages. The method can comprise forming an attached web by adhering a construct to a web of material, and moving the attached web in a downstream direction through at least a web edge forming assembly. The moving the attached web can comprise moving the construct with the web of material. The method further can include at least partially forming a folded web by folding at least a portion of the web of material as the attached web moves through the web folding assembly and forming a reinforced package comprising a liner and the construct by separating the liner from a remainder of the folded web. The construct is adhered to the liner. |
| US11518132B2 |
Box and method of constructing the same
A box suitable for the packaging of a consumer product is formed by helically wrapping an elongated continuous strip of material around a mandrel to form a main body with a plurality of bands. In one embodiment, adjacent bands partially overlie one another to form a multi-paneled main body with an open top end and an open bottom end. An adhesive is disposed within the region of contact between adjacent bands to retain the shape of the main body. First and second sets of slots are formed in the main body to create flaps dimensioned to selectively enclose the open top and bottom ends, respectively. To define the flaps and promote pivotal articulation, the main body is also preferably provided with score lines. By adjusting the configuration of the mandrel, a customized box can be constructed that is sized to receive a consumer product with limited wasted space. |
| US11518130B2 |
Link press assembly and method of use
A link press assembly for use with a press to service a parallel link track chain is provided that includes alignment tools, disassembly tools, and reassembly tools. The alignment tools include a contact block, a plurality of block guide rods slidingly receivable within block guide rod passages of the contact block, a bridge plate for securement to a parallel link track chain, a plurality of elongated rod guides having plate guide rod passages, and a support block. The disassembly tools include a disassembly mount plate, an inner link support plate, a plurality of disassembly rods, an outer link support plate, and a disassembly tool bar having a plurality of pin bumpers. The reassembly tools include a back tool plate, a plurality of backing cups, a reassembly front tool bar having a plurality of front cups secured thereto, and a link hanger having a plurality of hanger guide rod passages. |
| US11518127B2 |
Method to assemble uncured spoke of non-pneumatic tire
A method for assembling an uncured spoke is provided. The method includes the assembly of a panel (14), a first foot (24), and a second foot (26) of the uncured spoke. The first foot (24) and the second foot (26) are complexed onto the panel (14), and the panel extends continuously from the first foot to the second foot. |
| US11518122B2 |
Magnetic tire sealant for puncture detection
Tires having a magnetic tire sealing material containing magnetic particles are described for detecting the presence of one or more sealed punctures in the tire. The tires can have a sealed tire portion that is formed by the magnetic tire sealing material flowing into and filling a puncture in the tire. The sealed tire portion includes a portion having magnetic particles and the portion being at the outer surface of the tire such as in the tread area. The tire can be positioned within the detection zone of an apparatus capable of detecting magnetic particles to indicate whether the tire contains a sealed puncture filled with the magnetic tire sealing material. |
| US11518118B2 |
Double diaphragm shaping of composite materials, assemblies for such shaping, and resulting composite materials
Disclosed herein are methods for isolating a composite material from the environment, as well as the isolated composite material. Also disclosed herein are methods for shaping a composite material that include the use of isolated composite materials. For example, disclosed is a method for mechanical thermoforming of a composite material to form a shaped composite material. |
| US11518110B2 |
Adhesive application apparatus
There is provided an adhesive application apparatus capable of efficiently applying an adhesive without inhibiting curing of the adhesive. An adhesive application apparatus of the present invention includes a mounting table 10, an adhesive dosing unit 20, and an ultraviolet irradiation unit 30, and it applies a delayed-ultraviolet-curable adhesive 200 to a surface of a panel 100. The panel 100 is mounted on a mounting surface S10 of the mounting table 10. The adhesive dosing unit 20 applies the adhesive 200 to the surface of the panel 100 mounted on the mounting table 10 by discharging the adhesive 200 from an adhesive dosing port H20. The ultraviolet irradiation unit 30 irradiates the adhesive 200 dosed from the adhesive dosing port H20 with ultraviolet light L. Here, the ultraviolet irradiation unit 30 irradiates the adhesive 200 with the ultraviolet light L along the mounting surface S10 before the adhesive 200 dosed from the adhesive dosing port H20 is applied to the surface of the panel 100. |
| US11518104B2 |
Manufacturing boundary object shells
In an example, a method includes receiving, at a processor, object model data representing at least a portion of an object to be generated by an additive manufacturing apparatus by fusing build material. Using a processor and from the object model data, a property diffusion model for the object in object generation may be determined. Using a processor and based on the property diffusion model, a manufacturing boundary object shell around the object and encompassing an external volume may be determined. The shell may have a variable thickness determined so as to include build material for which, in generation of the object, the property modelled in the property diffusion model has a value which is predicted to conform to a predetermined parameter. |
| US11518101B2 |
Three-dimensional structure and method of manufacturing three-dimensional structure
A three-dimensional structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a plurality of resin layers including a light curable resin, the light curable resin including a coloring compound, a color developing-reducing agent, and a photothermal conversion agent, the plurality of resin layers being stacked, the color developing-reducing agent having an average particle diameter of 10 μm or more and 100 μm or less. |
| US11518099B2 |
Apparatus and method for producing an object by means of additive manufacturing
The invention relates to an apparatus for producing an object by means of additive manufacturing, comprising a process chamber for receiving a bath of material which can be solidified by exposure to electromagnetic radiation; a support for positioning the object in relation to the surface level of the bath of material; and a solidifying device for solidifying a selective layer-part of the material on the surface level by means of electromagnetic radiation. Furthermore optical control device is provided with a focus unit in an optical pathway of the electromagnetic radiation of the solidifying device, and arranged for controlling at least the focus of the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the solidifying device on the surface level. According to the invention, the optical control device comprises a sensor element arranged for detecting a measure for the accuracy of the focus of the electromagnetic radiation and a focus correction lens element that is arranged to be movable. By moving said focus correction lens element, focus may be corrected, for example due to thermal behaviour of the optical system. |
| US11518098B2 |
Divided resin cassettes for enhanced work flow in additive manufacturing of dental products and the like
The present disclosure describes a resin cassette for an additive manufacturing apparatus. The resin cassette includes a light-transmissive window, a frame connected to and surrounding the window, and at least one dame connected to the frame. The frame and window form a well for receiving a light polymerizable resin. The dam extends over and continuously contacts the window and partitions the well into a plurality of independent build regions, each independent build region configured for receiving different light polymerizable resins. Additive manufacturing apparatuses and methods of concurrently making three-dimensional objects are also described. |
| US11518096B2 |
Three-dimensional printing with build plates having surface topologies for increasing permeability and related methods
A build plate for a three-dimensional printer includes: a rigid, optically transparent, gas-impermeable planar base having an upper surface and a lower surface; and a flexible, optically transparent, gas-permeable sheet having an upper and lower surface, the sheet upper surface comprising a build surface for forming a three-dimensional object, the sheet lower surface positioned on the base upper surface. The build plate includes a gas flow enhancing feature configured to increase gas flow to the build surface. |
| US11518094B2 |
Three-dimensional shaped object production method and production device
A nozzle check suitable for production of a three-dimensional shaped object is performed. A production method of a three-dimensional shaped object M configured to laminate unit layers (L1, L2, . . . ), in which a nozzle checking step inspects at least a part of nozzles (6) for ejecting ink for forming a particular unit layer, which is performed after having started production in a case where a timing of the nozzle check is before forming the particular unit layer and this unit layer is a lowermost layer (L1), and is performed after having formed a unit layer that is located directly under the particular unit layer in a case where the timing of the nozzle check is before forming the particular unit layer and this layer is not the lowermost layer (L1). |
| US11518087B2 |
Vat photopolymerization additive manufacturing of multi-material parts
The present disclosure provides a method of making an article, including: providing a composition comprising two or more types of polymerizable monomers and two or more types of polymerization initiators; exposing the build region to one or more polymerization stimuli; polymerizing the two or more polymerizable monomers at the build region to provide a polymer layer; and advancing the polymer layer away from the build region to provide a three-dimensional article containing two or more integrally mixed polymers. |
| US11518086B2 |
Additive manufacturing systems and methods for the same
Additive manufacturing devices and methods for the same are provided. The additive manufacturing device may include a stage configured to support a substrate, a printhead disposed above the stage, and a targeted heating system disposed proximal the printhead. The printhead may be configured to heat a build material to a molten build material and deposit the molten build material on the substrate in the form of droplets to fabricate the article. The targeted heating system may be configured to control a temperature or temperature gradient of the droplets in a flight path interposed between the printhead and the substrate. |
| US11518084B2 |
Device for the additive manufacture of three-dimensional workpieces, and method for operating a device for the additive manufacture of three-dimensional workpieces
The invention relates to a device (100) for the additive manufacture of three-dimensional workpieces, in particular a 3D metal printer, comprising a print head (1) and a device (40) for generating an inert atmosphere (22) within the print head (1) by means of a gas (55), in particular inert gas, wherein the print head (1) comprises a housing (3), a device (28) for feeding a metal (14), a piston (5), a reservoir (7) with an outlet opening (10) and an actuator device (12) for displacing the piston (5), wherein the reservoir (7) has a melt region (20) and a displacement body chamber (21) for a liquid phase (8) of the metal (14), wherein the melt region (20) adjoins the inert atmosphere (22) and is connected to the displacement body chamber (21) such that, as a result of the displacement of the piston (5), the liquid phase (8) of the metal (14) can be caused to pass through the outlet opening (10). The invention is distinguished by the fact that the device (40) for generating the inert atmosphere (22) is arranged outside the print head (1), wherein said device comprises an accumulator (41), at least one means (42, 43) for pressure control, and a gas line (50, 51, 52). The invention furthermore relates to methods for operating the device (100). |
| US11518083B2 |
Method for missing ejector compensation in three-dimensional object printing
A method for operating a three-dimensional object printer compensates for inoperative ejectors. The method identifies image data values associated with an inoperative ejector that stored in a memory with other image data values for a three-dimensional object to be printed by the three-dimensional object printer. The method replaces the image data values associated with the inoperative ejector with image data values associated with an operative ejector that correspond to a material that is different than a material ejected by the inoperative ejector and operates a plurality of ejectors with reference to the other image data values and the replaced image data values to enable the operative ejector to eject drops of the material that is different than the material ejected by the inoperative ejector into the three-dimensional object at positions where the inoperative ejector would have ejected material. |
| US11518082B1 |
Low temperature atmospheric pressure plasma for cleaning and activating metals
Plasma applications are disclosed that operate with argon or helium at atmospheric pressure, and at low temperatures, and with high concentrations of reactive species in the effluent stream. Laminar gas flow is developed prior to forming the plasma and at least one of the electrodes can be heated which enables operation at conditions where the argon or helium plasma would otherwise be unstable and either extinguish, or transition into an arc. The techniques can be employed to clean and activate a metal substrate, including removal of oxidation, thereby enhancing the bonding of at least one other material to the metal. |
| US11518080B2 |
Methods of making extensible barrier films
There is provided a method of making a curved barrier film, including: depositing a barrier layer between a first organic layer and a second organic layer to form a barrier film; and thermoforming or vacuum-forming the barrier film from a flat barrier film to a curved barrier film; wherein the barrier film includes the barrier layer having two opposing major surfaces, wherein the barrier layer includes buckling deformations and non-buckling regions; the first organic layer in direct contact with one of the opposing major surfaces of the barrier layer; and the second organic layer in direct contact with the other of the opposing major surfaces of the barrier layer. |
| US11518076B2 |
Molding apparatus configured to injection mold an opening device on a sheet of packaging material
A molding apparatus that injection molds an opening device on a packaging material sheet includes first and second molding units to injection mold a wall portion of the opening device on the sheet; the first molding unit comprising first and second molding elements configured to cooperate in contact to delimit at least part of a mold cavity fillable with molten material for forming a pull-member of the opening device; the mold cavity being delimited at least by first and second surfaces defined by the first and second molding elements respectively; a third molding unit cooperable with the first and second molding elements to delimit the mold cavity, and defining a third surface, facing the first and second surfaces and delimiting, together with these latter, the mold cavity; the third surface is shaped to be equidistant from the first and second surfaces when the first and second molding elements cooperate. |
| US11518074B2 |
Device and method for injection molding
An injection molding device (1) includes a center part (3) and a rotating device (2) for rotating the center part (3) in the injection molding device (1). The rotating device (2) includes a base (4) supported with respect to an injection molding machine. A thereto attached column (5) extends in an axial direction (z) above the base (4). A sleeve (6) coaxially surrounds the column (5) and is at least partially arranged in the center part (3). The sleeve (6) rotates with the center part (3) around the column (5). The column (5) is arranged removable with respect to the center part (3). |
| US11518065B2 |
Mobile aggregate hopper with arcuate side walls
A mobile aggregate hopper for a volumetric and gravimetric mixer having arcuate longitudinal walls for holding and isolating aggregate. The mobile aggregate hopper has a base integral with the arcuate longitudinal walls with an aggregate transfer conveyor capable of attachment to a trailer or chassis having wheels. The single sheet structure of the longitudinal arcuate side walls minimizes welding and mechanical joints during manufacturing and provides a hopper with high strength and capacity and low overall weight. |
| US11518063B2 |
Products having a wood grain appearance, and methods and structures for use in forming same
Structures for use in forming products having a wood grain appearance include, for example, a plurality of extruded layers having different colors/shades spirally wound about a longitudinal axis to an outer surface to define the structure. The plurality of extruded layers include varying thicknesses along a spiral length of the plurality of layers and/or portions of the plurality of extruded layers encircling the longitudinal axis include portions disposed at different distances from the longitudinal axis. In some embodiments, the spirally winding includes forming a cylindrical structure, and pressing the cylindrical structure into a cuboid structure having a square or rectangular cross-section across the longitudinal axis and at least a portion of the plurality of extruded layers defining a square or rectangle pattern across the longitudinal axis. Longitudinal portions may be cut from the structures to form the products having a wood grain appearance. |
| US11518058B2 |
Collecting and discharging device for the cutting jet of a liquid cutting system
A collecting and discharge device for the cutting jet of a fluid jet cutting system, comprises a cutting jet collector and a discharge for the cutting medium flow collected the cutting jet collector. The cutting jet collector has a jet discharge channel with an inlet region for introducing the cutting jet. The cutting jet is in flow connection with an outlet region via an discharge line. The jet discharge channel leads into a suction chamber disposed underneath the outlet region, said suction chamber having an enlarged cross section in the outlet region compared with the cross section of the jet discharge channel. The suction chamber additionally connects the jet discharge channel with the discharge line and with a suction channel as well as being otherwise closed. The suction channel provides suction at a suction opening forming a suction mouth in a suction region surrounding the inlet region of the jet discharge channel. |
| US11518056B2 |
Coated razor blades comprising graphene
A hard coating for a substrate or portion of a razor blade wherein a main layer of the hard coating includes graphene and/or any combination of derivatives thereof. The graphene may be deposited on the substrate or portion of the razor blade using plasma assisted chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) or similar process. |
| US11518052B2 |
Hand-held multi-purpose kitchen tool
Implementations of a hand-held multi-purpose kitchen tool are provided. In some implementations, the hand-held multi-purpose kitchen tool comprises a handle for holding and using the hand-held multi-purpose kitchen tool and a body comprising a plurality of surfaces and features configured to prepare food and to protect a user's hand while preparing food.In some implementations, a method for using the hand-held multi-purpose kitchen tool comprises holding the hand-held multi-purpose kitchen tool with the handle and using one or more of the surfaces and features of the hand-held multi-purpose kitchen tool to prepare food and/or to protect the user's hand while preparing the food. |
| US11518051B2 |
Dynamic, interactive signaling of safety-related conditions in a monitored environment
Systems and methods for determining safe and unsafe zones in a workspace—where safe actions are calculated in real time based on all relevant objects (e.g., some observed by sensors and others computationally generated based on analysis of the sensed workspace) and on the current state of the machinery (e.g., a robot) in the workspace—may utilize a variety of workspace-monitoring approaches as well as dynamic modeling of the robot geometry. The future trajectory of the robot(s) and/or the human(s) may be forecast using, e.g., a model of human movement and other forms of control. Modeling and forecasting of the robot may, in some embodiments, make use of data provided by the robot controller that may or may not include safety guarantees. |
| US11518044B2 |
End effector, robot and package sorting system
The invention provides an end effector, comprising a mounting portion and an execution portion, and the execution portion including at least a package placement platform configured to movably coupled to the mounting portion. With the help of the package placement platform, the end effector of the invention can receive the packages of different types or different sizes or different material so as to sort and transport all kinds of packages. |
| US11518035B2 |
Method and apparatus for controlling robot, method and apparatus for providing service, and electronic device
The present disclosure provides a method and an apparatus for controlling a robot, a method and an apparatus for providing service and an electronic device. The method comprises: creating, by a local robot, a file system snapshot of an application in a local operating system, and synchronizing file system data of the application to a cloud robot; running, by the cloud robot, on a cloud virtual machine pre-running the same operating system as that of the local robot, the same application as that of the local robot (101); and reversely synchronizing a running result of the application to the local robot (102). |
| US11518032B2 |
Control device and robot system
A control device includes: a storage unit storing a work program of a robot; a display control unit displaying a virtual robot formed by virtualizing the robot and a teaching point in a simulator screen at a display unit, based on the work program stored in the storage unit; and an accepting unit accepting a selection of the teaching point displayed in the simulator screen. The display control unit displays, in the simulator screen, a first window including a first command corresponding to the selected teaching point, when the accepting unit accepts the selection of the teaching point. |
| US11518031B2 |
System and method for traversing an obstacle with an inspection robot
System and methods for traversing an obstacle with an inspection robot are disclosed. An example system may include an inspection robot including an obstacle sensor to interrogate an inspection surface. The example may further include an obstacle sensory data circuit to interpret obstacle sensory data provided by the obstacle sensor, an obstacle processing circuit to determine refined obstacle data, and an obstacle notification circuit to generate and provide obstacle notification data to a user interface device. The example system may further include a user interface circuit to interpret a user request value from the user interface device, and to determine an obstacle response command value in response to the user request value; and an obstacle configuration circuit to provide the obstacle response command value to the inspection robot during the interrogating of the inspection surface. |
| US11518028B2 |
Trajectory generation device, trajectory generation method, program, and robot system
A trajectory generation device generates a trajectory of a robot for conveying an object. A path condition acquisition unit acquires path condition information including at least coordinates of a first via point which is a position of a reference point of a suction nozzle of the robot when the suction nozzle comes into contact with the object, and a velocity, an acceleration, and a jerk of the suction nozzle at the first via point. A pressurization distance and coordinate calculation unit calculates coordinates of a second via point which is a position of the reference point when the suction nozzle is pushed into the object, based on the path condition information; and a trajectory generation unit generates the trajectory of the suction nozzle which satisfies the path condition information and reaches an end point from a predetermined start point via the first via point and the second via point. |
| US11518027B2 |
System and method for robotic assembly
A robotic system is provided for assembling parts together. In the assembly process, both parts are moving separately with one part moving on an assembly base and another part moving on a moveable arm of a robot base. Motion data is measured by an inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensor. Movement of the robot base or moveable arm is then compensated based on the measured motion to align the first and second parts with each other and assemble the parts together. |
| US11518026B2 |
Control method and calculation device
A control method includes an input step for inputting information concerning a setting angle for a robot arm of a robot, the robot including the robot arm and a force detecting section that detects force applied to the robot arm, and a calculating step for calculating, based on a first force detection parameter of the force detecting section corresponding to setting at a first setting angle for the robot arm and a second force detection parameter of the force detecting section corresponding to setting at a second setting angle different from the first setting angle for the robot arm, a third force detection parameter of the force detecting section at the setting angle for the robot arm. |
| US11518024B2 |
Extensible underconstrained robotic motion planning
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for generating motions for components in a robotic operating environment. One of the methods includes receiving a request to generate a motion for a kinematic system having a plurality of connected entities. An entity-specific sampling module for each of multiple degree-of-freedom (DOF) groups representing respective entities of the kinematic system is identified. A plurality of joint configuration samples are generated according to an ordering of a plurality of nonfunctional DOF groups using a respective entity-specific sampling module for each nonfunctional DOF group. A final joint configuration sample is generated for one or more one or more control points using a respective entity-specific sampling module for a functional DOF group. A motion comprising a sequence of respective joint configuration samples from each of the plurality of DOF groups is generated. |
| US11518022B1 |
Mobile drive unit having a conveyor module spaced apart from a chassis unit
A mobile drive unit includes a pivot between the front chassis unit and the rear chassis unit, which both support a support structure that pivotally supports a payload unit. A conveyor is supported by the chassis assembly and located at least at an ergonomic height. |
| US11518018B2 |
Power tool with non-conductive driveshaft
A power tool includes an elongated shaft forming a handle and a tool head located at one end of the handle. The tool head includes a working element and a driven shaft configured to drive the working element. A powerhead located at an opposite end of the handle and includes an input shaft. A driveshaft extends between the tool head and the powerhead. The driveshaft is rotatably coupled to the input shaft and the driven shaft to transfer torque from the powerhead to the working element of the tool head. At least a portion of the driveshaft extending between the powerhead and the working element is constructed of a non-conductive material to inhibit transmission of electricity from the working element to the powerhead. |
| US11518015B2 |
Switching device for a hammer drill and hammer drill comprising a switching device
The disclosure relates to a switching device for a hammer drill, having a manually actuatable switching element. It is proposed that the switching element is designed for actuating an operational mode switching unit and a switching unit for changing the direction of rotation. |
| US11518012B2 |
Electric tool
An electric tool includes a motor, an operation part provided to be operable by a user, a motor drive control unit configured to perform control of driving the motor in response to the operation part being operated, a temperature sensor, and a temperature determination unit configured to determine overheating of the motor. The temperature determination unit is configured to estimate a temperature of the motor based on a drive situation of the motor and a detection result of the temperature sensor, and to determine the overheating of the motor based on the estimated temperature. |
| US11518011B2 |
Bicycle tool
A bicycle tool according to the disclosure comprises a valve connection means. A tool element is connected with the valve connection means. The tool element is connected with the valve connection means in its longitudinal direction such that an elongated bicycle tool is formed. |
| US11518008B2 |
Apparatus for simultaneously applying torque to a plurality of jackbolts of a multi jackbolt tensioner
A tensioning apparatus is adapted to simultaneously tension a number of jackbolts of a multi jackbolt tensioner. The tensioning apparatus may be made compact by overlapping gear disks of the spindle gears and further act as a torque multiplier between the other gears of the tensioning apparatus. The tensioning apparatus can be part of a combination with a power transfer assembly. |
| US11518005B2 |
Apparatus for engaging a guide pin
Apparatus and method are disclosed for engaging a guide pin for installation or removal. The tool has a housing with a plunger positioned within the housing. A support tube has at least two extensions that protrude from the housing when an engagement mechanism is depressed and grips the guide pin when the engagement mechanism is released. |
| US11517997B2 |
Apparatus for mounting abraders to floor finishing machines
An adapter plate for use with a floor finishing machine for coupling abrasive drive plates to the spider arms of the floor finishing machine which includes a plurality of stamped plate components which when joined together form a polygon on which is mounted a plurality of hub members in which shafts are journaled for rotation in a spherical bearing. The shafts are, in turn, coupled to the abrasive drive plates. |
| US11517994B2 |
Abrasive blast cabinet lighting and structure
An abrasive blast cabinet uses a space frame to support panels defining an enclosed volume. One of the panels defines a view port and access ports. Illumination devices positioned on the one panel adjacent to and/or surrounding the view port illuminate the enclosed volume without significant shadowing, glare or reflections. The illumination devices are captured between a frame and the one panel and are protected from the blast environment by channel members which are covered by a transparent plate overlying the view port. |
| US11517989B2 |
Cam device, work supply device and separating device
A cam device includes a drive cam, a follower, a holding cam, and a restriction roller. The drive cam reciprocally rotates. The follower intermittently reciprocate linearly by the drive cam. The holding cam is rotationally driven integrally with the drive cam. The restriction roller is provided on the follower and restricts a movement of the follower by coming in contact with the holding cam. The holding cam separates from the restriction roller and the holding cam is in a holding release state, when the drive cam is in an engaged state with the follower. |
| US11517985B2 |
Solder composition
Provided is a solder composition including a flux, a solder alloy, and a silicone oil. The solder composition can have a kinematic viscosity at 25° C. of 5000 mm2/s or more and 200,000 mm2/s or less. The silicone oil can be at least one member selected from the group consisting of dimethyl silicone oil, methylphenyl silicone oil, methylhydrogen silicone oil, reactive silicone oil, and non-reactive silicone oil. |
| US11517982B2 |
Electronic device and method for manufacturing the same
An electronic device includes a support member and a mount member mounting on the support member. The support member and the mount member are sealed by a resin member. The support member includes a surface having a laser irradiation mark. The mount member includes a surface having a rough portion with an accumulation of material of the support member. |
| US11517978B2 |
Laser cutting machine and method for cutting workpieces of different thicknesses
A method for cutting workpieces of different thicknesses includes providing at least one unprocessed laser beam, selectively forming a processing laser beam from the at least one unprocessed laser beam in accordance with a thickness of the workpiece, and cutting the workpiece with the processing laser beam. Forming the processing laser beam includes selectively coupling one or more unprocessed laser beams into one or more of a plurality of parallel, non-concentric fibers of a compound fiber, the plurality of fibers of the compound fiber having different cross-sectional shapes. A laser beam characteristic of the processing laser beam exiting the compound fiber differs depending upon which fibers of the compound fiber receive the at least one unprocessed laser beam, the laser beam characteristic of the processing laser beam differing depending on the thickness. |
| US11517976B2 |
Method for magnetic pulse soldering of a stack of sheets
A method for the magnetic pulse soldering of an item having a stack of sheets consisting of a metal material. At least one hole through a thickness of the stack is formed. The first and second plates, both consisting of a metal material, are arranged on either side of the stack. A covering area covering at least one through-hole is formed. The plates-stack assembly is positioned opposite an active part of a coil such that a working area of the covering area faces the active part of the coil and the working area covering at least one hole. The working area is subjected to a magnetic field until the assembly is joined. While the working area is subjected to the magnetic field, pressure is exerted on the first plate, in the region of at least one hole, pressing the first plate against the second plate. |
| US11517974B2 |
Device and method for manufacturing a compound component and motor vehicle
Device (10) for manufacturing a component compound by resistance welding, comprises a welding electrode (12) for transmitting an electric current to a joining element (17) and for exerting a joining force onto the joining element (17) along a joining direction (22) in order to establish a connection of the joining element (17) with a structural element by resistance welding; as well as a positioning device (20) for positioning at least one joining element (17) on the axis of the joining direction (22) in order to contact and particularly apply a force to the joining element (17) by means of the welding electrode (12). The positioning device (20) comprises a retention device (30) for exerting a retention force onto the joining element (17), wherein the retention device (30) is movably arranged. |
| US11517970B2 |
Method and system for tin immersion and soldering of core wire
Disclosed are a method and a system for tin immersion and soldering of a core wire which includes: inserting a core wire row into molten tin vertically; moving the each core wire in the molten tin along a direction perpendicular to the core wire row to remove carbonized matter from each core wire on a moving direction side; pulling the each core wire out of the molten tin; and performing alignment, such that the inner core conductor of the each core wire on the moving direction side contacts with a bonding pad. According to the technical solution of the present disclosure, the carbonized matter on the core wire that aligned facing the bonding pad is removed, such that the temperature transfer effect of the automatic soldering is improved, the yield of the automatic soldering is improved, and the consistency and the yield of the automatic soldering are more stable. |
| US11517967B2 |
Whirling tool
A whirling tool configured to machine a workpiece. The whirling tool includes a plurality of cutting inserts, a cutting insert carrier, and a coolant channel which is arranged in the cutting insert carrier. The cutting insert carrier includes a plurality of cutting insert receptacles for receiving and releasably fastening respectively one of the cutting inserts. The cutting insert receptacles are arranged distributed in the circumferential direction over the cutting insert carrier. The cutting insert carrier further includes a through-opening which extends along a central axis of the cutting insert carrier, and through which the workpiece can be passed during the machining. The cutting inserts protrude into the through-opening, and the coolant channel extends between an inlet opening and an outlet opening, wherein the outlet opening leads into the through-opening and/or is oriented towards the through-opening. |
| US11517965B2 |
Cutting insert, cutting tool, and method of manufacturing machined product
A cutting insert includes an upper surface and a cutting edge. The upper surface includes a first surface and a second surface which is located further inward than the first surface. The cutting edge includes a first cutting edge and a second cutting edge. The first surface includes a first region along the first cutting edge, a second region adjacent to the first region, and a third region which is adjacent to the second region and along the second cutting edge. The second surface includes a fourth region, a fifth region and a sixth region. A width of the second region is smaller than each of a width of the first region and a width of the third region. An inclination angle of the fifth region is smaller than each of an inclination angle of the fourth region and an inclination angle of the sixth region. |
| US11517960B2 |
Method for producing a component
A method for producing a component from an aluminum alloy using a semisolid method is provided. The alloy contains less than 1.3% by weight of iron and no more than 0.2% by weight of silicon, and the component has sufficient ductility such that the component can be joined to other components by self-piercing riveting, flow drilling, high-speed tack setting, friction welding and/or weld riveting. |
| US11517954B2 |
Pressed component manufacturing method and press apparatus
A method for manufacturing a pressed component including an elongated top plate, a wall having one end connected to a short direction end portion of the top plate, that curves with a convex shape bowing toward an opposite side to the top plate as viewed from an upper side of the top plate, and that includes a sharp curve portion, and a flange that is connected to another end of the wall, and that extends in a plate thickness direction of the wall toward the opposite side to the top plate side. The manufacturing method includes pressing to form an intermediate formed component including a preliminary flange and pressing to deform the preliminary flange to form the preliminary flange into the flange. |
| US11517953B2 |
Numerical control machine for stretch bending and monitoring method for clamping force of round clamp thereof
A NC machine for stretch bending and monitoring method for clamping force of round clamp thereof is invented, which includes a round head clamp, a hydraulic system and a clamping force monitoring device. The round head clamp includes a housing, an internal module arranged in the housing and a positioning member for positioning the internal module in the housing. The hydraulic system includes a hydraulic rod and a hydraulic ram for pushing the hydraulic rod. The clamping force monitoring device includes a sensor and a data processing module. The present invention is suitable for the workpiece of different shapes and sizes. In this invention, the clamping force can be adjusted in real time when it needs to be changed, and this not only can avoid the problems of excessive energy consumption, excessive clamping marks and damage of the workpiece, but also save energy and protect the workpiece. |
| US11517950B2 |
Remediation of heavy metal contaminated soil by asymmetrical alternating current electrochemistry
Soil contamination by heavy metals constitutes an important environmental problem, whereas field applicability of existing remediation technologies has encountered numerous obstacles, such as long operation time, high chemical cost, large energy consumption, secondary pollution, and soil degradation. A design and demonstration of a method is provided which is based on asymmetrical alternating current electrochemistry (AACE) that achieves high degrees of contaminant removal for different heavy metals (Cu, Pb, Cd) at different initial concentrations (from 100 to 10,000 ppm), all reaching corresponding regulation levels for residential scenario after rational treatment time (from 30 min to 6 h). No excessive nutrient loss in treated soil was observed and no secondary toxic product was produced. Long-term experiment and plant assay showed the high sustainability of the method and its feasibility for agricultural use. |
| US11517949B2 |
Systems and methods for low level waste disposal
Open pit mine (OPM) structures are modified or built new for use in disposing of low-level radioactive/nuclear waste (LLW). A drainage system is added to the OPM to drain water, such as, but not limited to, rain water, out of a volume of the OPM and to a particular geologic zone located far below the OPM that is isolated away from the local water table. Cells are formed within the volume of the OPM that are configured to receive the LLW. Cells are added to the OPM from a bottom towards a top of the OPM. Void spaces around the LLW materials within the cells are filled in with a protective-medium to mitigate against radionuclide migration away from the LLW materials within the cells. The protective-medium may be a blend of carbon nanotubes and a foam cement slurry. The carbon nanotubes may be made from reacting ethylene with vermiculite. |
| US11517946B1 |
Condensate drain line cleaning system
A condensate drain line cleaning system including a coil attachment assembly and a drain attachment assembly is disclosed herein. The coil attachment assembly includes a tubing body configured to be connected to the drain line that is attached to the evaporator coil of an existing air conditioning unit. The drain attachment assembly is configured to be connecting to the existing drain line located outside a user's home. A user then pours a cleaning solution into an opening in the coil attachment assembly. Afterwards, a user then actuates a shut off valve disposed on the drain attachment assembly. A user then pours hot water into the opening of the coil attachment assembly to activate the cleaner therein. After waiting a certain amount of time, the user may then re-open the shut of valve to drain all the waste present in the drain line. |
| US11517944B2 |
Device for cleaning cylindrical rollers, machine comprising said device, and cleaning method
The cleaning device (20) for cleaning a cylindrical roller (50), for example an anilox roller of a printing machine, includes a cleaning head (30) with a cleaning chamber (110), in which there is housed a mechanical cleaning member (60), and with which there are associated feeding members (70) for feeding a cleaning liquid into the cleaning chamber (110). The mechanical member (60) and cleaning liquid dispensed by the feeding members work in combination inside said cleaning chamber (110) to clean the lateral surface of the roller (50). |
| US11517942B2 |
Cleaning method
The present invention provides a method for cleaning a component for use in an ultra-high vacuum. The method may comprise the steps of placing the component to be cleaned in a vacuum furnace chamber; plasma cleaning the component at a temperature of greater than about 80° C.; and evacuating the chamber to a pressure of less than about 10E-5 mbar. Apparatus for performing such methods and kits comprising said components are also provided. |
| US11517938B2 |
Reflection minimization for sensor
An electronic device includes a substrate layer having a front surface and a back surface opposite the front surface, a plurality of ultrasonic transducers formed on the front surface of the substrate layer, wherein the plurality of ultrasonic transducers generate backward waves during operation, the backward waves propagating through the substrate layer, and a plurality of substrate structures formed within the back surface of the substrate layer, the plurality of substrate structures configured to modify the backward waves during the operation. |
| US11517936B2 |
Coating apparatus with donor surface, application device, and surplus extraction system
An apparatus is disclosed for coating a surface that is movable relative to the apparatus with a layer of metallic particles or particles having a metal-like appearance and reflectivity, the particles adhering more strongly to the surface than to one another. The apparatus comprises at least one spray head for directly or indirectly applying to the surface a fluid stream within which the particles are suspended, a housing surrounding the spray head(s) and defining an interior plenum for confining the fluid stream, the housing having a rim adjacent the surface that is configured to prevent egress of particles from a sealing gap defined between the rim of the housing and the surface to be coated, and a suction source connected to the housing to extract from the plenum the sprayed fluid and particles suspended in the sprayed fluid. In operation, the suction source extracts substantially all particles that are not in direct contact with the surface, so as to leave only a substantially single particle layer adhering to the surface on exiting the apparatus. |
| US11517931B2 |
Step cavity low-frequency ultrasonic atomizing nozzle having vortex flow impeller
A step cavity type low frequency ultrasonic atomization nozzle with a swirlable vortex impeller, has an air intake casing, an inlet casing, a Laval core, a fixed cap, an adjustable pedestal, and taper rectifying sleeve, swirlable vortex impeller, stepped resonance tube, regulative plunger, positioning lead, second pedestal. The regulative plunger is located in the second stepped hole of the stepped resonance tube, and its axial position is adjustable; the swirlable vortex impeller is fixed on the taper resonance tube through the bearing, and the outer cone surface is matched with the inner cone surface of the taper rectifying sleeve. The resonant cavity is improved so that the two-phase fluid in the cavity can generate higher frequency and greater fluctuation of the pressure fluctuation amplitude, optimize the initial atomization performance of the nozzle, and optimize the nozzle outlet, and increase the swirlable vortex impeller. |
| US11517920B2 |
Coating nozzle
A coating nozzle 10 contains an introduction passage 21, an expansion passage 22 and a slit passage 23. The introduction passage 21 introduces high viscosity paint P and the slit passage 23 discharges it. The expansion passage 22 communicating with the introduction passage 21 has a wider space than the introduction passage 21 and substantially sectored-trapezoidal shape. The slit passage 23 is a slit opening communicating with the bottom of the expansion passage 22. The slit passage 23 includes a slit inlet port 23b on the bottom of the expansion passage 22 and a slit outlet port 23a with an arc shape on the other side of the inlet port 23b. This slit passage 23 has Lt/R×100=70-130% wherein the curvature radius of the arc of the outlet port 23a is R and the chord length Lt of the arc of the outlet port 23a is Lt. |
| US11517917B2 |
Electrostatic filter and a rack for filter plates of an electrostatic filter
The invention relates to a rack (21, 27, 28) for supporting electrostatic filter plates (22, 23) of an electrostatic filter (20). The rack (21, 27, 28) is an elongated member comprising a plurality of notches (11) on a longitudinal side of the rack (21, 27, 28) for supporting a plate (22, 23) arranged to a notch (11). The rack (21, 27, 28) further comprises a slot (26) for adhesive arranged to be used at least for attaching the plates (22, 23) to the rack (21, 27, 28). The slot (26) is arranged on the opposite side of the rack (21, 27, 28) than notches (11). There is also an opening (24) in the first group of plates (22) at that point where the plates (22) are aligned with the voltage supply rack (28) but which are not attached to that rack (28). The invention further relates to an electrostatic filter (20) comprising a plurality of racks. |
| US11517915B2 |
Rock processing machine having an improved control panel
A rock processing machine having functional units and a control panel that switches the rock processing machine, in a starting switching operation and, in a stopping switching operation. The control panel includes a plurality of state switching elements with which, for at least one functional unit, a state transition is associated in such a way that actuation of the state switching element on the functional unit brings about a state transition. A first set of switching elements participates in the starting switching operation, and a second set of switching elements, participates in the stopping switching operation; each set being arranged in a visually perceptible spatial arrangement that corresponds to a predetermined actuation sequence. |
| US11517912B2 |
Document shredder
A document shredder (10) includes a housing (12) which has, in a housing wall (18), an insertion slot (22) for inserting sheet material. The insertion slot (22) has a longitudinal extent between two slot ends (32). The shredder further includes a cutting unit which is arranged in the housing (12) and which has motor-driven cutting tools (24) for shredding the sheet material. The insertion slot (22) is widened transversely with respect to the longitudinal extent in at least one end region (38) that is delimited by one of the slot ends (32). |
| US11517907B1 |
Pipette tip system
The system includes a pipette tip with a proximal end that has a rim. The rim defines a proximal opening adapted to receive a pipetter, and the rim includes a rim conical edge. The system also has a support card with a top surface, a pipette tip receiver opening within the top surface, the opening adapted to receive the pipette tip and having a receiver opening conical edge. The rim conical edge and the receiver opening conical edge are constructed such that when the pipette tip is disposed of in the pipette tip receiver opening, the rim conical edge abuts the receiver opening conical edge, and the top surface is flush with or nearly flush with the rim. |
| US11517906B2 |
Modular stand apparatus for lab experimentation
A modular stand apparatus offers safe and effective setup of laboratory experiments. The apparatus allows a user to couple vertical rods to a first plate. A second plate, parallel to the first plate and vertically translating up and down the vertical rods, permits the user of any height to utilize the apparatus and the placement of an extraneous rigging such as jack, scale, etc. A plurality of horizontal rods including hypotenuse and adjacent rods detachably couples with the vertical rods and permits the placement of extraneous rigging. The horizontal rods replace monkey bars in conventional systems so that the user does not have to lean or stretch hands/arms inside a fume hood, thus eliminating potential unsafe operations and/or physical injuries. Due to the use of a larger and more stable surface of the second plate over the extraneous rigging, the apparatus eliminates possible toppling over and/or system collapsing. |
| US11517904B2 |
Digital microfluidics for polymerase chain reaction
Provided is a digital microfluidic device for quick polymerase chain reaction. The digital microfluidic device includes an enclosed chamber for holding droplets comprising PCR mixtures. The chamber has an upper layer and a lower layer, which provide a top heater and a bottom heater contained in a thermal electrode respectively to form dual heaters. The lower layer further has an array of electrodes and a dielectric layer, e.g. Norland Optical adhesive 61, coating thereon. Such arrangement of the digital microfluidic device allows quick and homogeneous heating of droplets to lower the heating voltage, shorten the reaction time, and prevent the dielectric layer from breakdown during the thermal cycle. |
| US11517902B2 |
Microfluidic device and a method of loading fluid therein
A microfluidic device comprises upper and lower spaced apart substrates defining a fluid chamber therebetween; an aperture for introducing fluid into the fluid chamber; a plurality of independently addressable array elements, each array element defining a respective region of the fluid chamber; and control means for addressing the array elements. The control means are configured to: determine that a working fluid has been introduced into a first region of the fluid chamber; and provide an output to a user to indicate that the working fluid is present in the first region.Once the working fluid is in the first region, the fluid applicator used to dispense the fluid can be removed without any risk of accidentally withdrawing dispensed working fluid from the microfluidic device. In the case of manual loading of the working fluid the output may inform a user that it is safe to remove the applicator, or in the case of automatic or robotic loading the output signal may be provided to the system controlling the automatic or robotic loading of fluid so that the system can remove the fluid applicator. |
| US11517900B2 |
Microfluidic system for sperm separation and enrichment from various types of sperm samples
A method for separating and enriching sperm from a tissue sample comprises: obtaining a microfluidic separating system having an inlet end and an outlet end, and a membrane filter (e.g., hollow fiber membrane filter) fluidly connected to the outlet end; separating the tissue sample via the microfluidic separating system into a debris fluid volume and a sperm fluid volume; and enriching the sperm fluid volume by removing excess media via the membrane filter. A two-stage tissue sample separation system comprising: a microchannel structure defining a separation fluid channel to form a separation stage; an inlet end of the microchannel structure; an outlet end of the microchannel structure; and a membrane filter fluidly connected to the outlet end for removal of at least a portion of excess media in the tissue sample. |
| US11517899B2 |
Microfluidic control chip, microfluidic apparatus, and manufacturing method thereof
The disclosure relates to a microfluidic control chip. The microfluidic control chip may include an upper cover, a lower cover, and a chip functional layer between the upper cover and the lower cover. The chip functional layer may include a first region. The chip functional layer in the first region may include at least one chamber unit, an inlet flow channel to the chamber unit, and an outlet flow channel from the chamber unit. The chamber unit may include a main flow channel, a plurality of secondary flow channels, and a plurality of microcavity structures. The chamber unit may be configured to allow a liquid to flow from the main flow channel to the plurality of secondary flow channels, and then to the plurality of microcavity structures. |
| US11517896B2 |
Test strip holder
A test strip device including a housing, at least one retention arm, an ejection tab, and a viewing window. The housing includes a channel extending through the housing, with an opening at a first end of the housing, the channel being configured to receive a test strip therein. The at least one retention arm is arranged within the channel and configured to retain the test strip within the channel. The ejection tab is slideably arranged within the housing and configured to slide the test strip through the channel and out of the opening. The viewing window is arranged within the housing and configured to allow a results region of the test strip disposed within the channel to be viewed through the viewing window. |
| US11517891B2 |
Hydroprocessing catalyst having an organic additive with metals incorporated using chelant and method of making and using such catalyst
A highly active hydroprocessing catalyst that comprises an inorganic oxide support particle having been impregnated with a metals-impregnation solution comprising a complexing agent and a hydrogenation metal that is further incorporated with an organic additive blend. |
| US11517889B2 |
Catalytic carbon fiber contactor
A fiber bundle contactor may include: a flow path defined by a conduit; a catalytic carbon fiber bundle disposed in the conduit; and an inlet allowing fluid flow into the flow path. A method may include: introducing into vessel a hydrocarbon comprising mercaptan sulfur, an aqueous caustic solution, and an oxidizer; reacting at least a portion of the mercaptan sulfur and the aqueous caustic solution to produce a mercaptide; and reacting the mercaptide and the oxidizer in the presence of a catalytic carbon fiber bundle to produce a disulfide oil. |
| US11517887B2 |
Modified Y-type molecular sieve, catalytic cracking catalyst comprising the same, their preparation and application thereof
A modified Y-type molecular sieve has a rare earth content of about 4% to about 11% by weight on the basis of the oxide, a phosphorus content of about 0.05% to about 10% by weight on the basis of P2O5, a sodium content of no more than about 0.5% by weight on the basis of sodium oxide, and an active element content of about 0.1% to about 5% by weight on the basis of the oxide, with the active element being gallium and/or boron. The modified Y-type molecular sieve has a total pore volume of about 0.36 mL/g to about 0.48 mL/g, a percentage of the pore volume of secondary pores having a pore size of 2-100 nm of about 20% to about 40%; a lattice constant of about 2.440 nm to about 2.455 nm, and a lattice collapse temperature of not lower than about 1060° C. |
| US11517883B2 |
Process for producing a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis catalyst
The present invention relates to a process for conveniently preparing a supported cobalt-containing Fischer-Tropsch synthesis catalyst having improved activity and selectivity for C5+ hydrocarbons. In one aspect, the present invention provides a process for preparing a supported cobalt-containing Fischer-Tropsch synthesis catalyst, said process comprising the steps of: (a) impregnating a support material with: i) a cobalt-containing compound and ii) acetic acid, or a manganese salt of acetic acid, in a single impregnation step to form an impregnated support material; and (b) drying and calcining the impregnated support material; wherein the support material impregnated in step (a) has not previously been modified with a source of metal other than cobalt; and wherein when the cobalt-containing compound is cobalt hydroxide, a manganese salt of acetic acid is not used in step (a) of the process. |
| US11517881B2 |
Exhaust gas purification catalyst
The present invention provides an exhaust gas purifying catalyst including a first catalyst layer (12). The first catalyst layer (12) includes a first section (14) and a second section (15) in an exhaust gas flow direction, the first section (14) being located on an upstream side in the exhaust gas flow direction relative to the second section (15). The first section (14) and the second section (15) both contain a catalytically active component including a specific element. A concentration of the specific element is higher in the first section (14) than in the second section (15). A concentration gradient of the specific element contained in the first section (14) in a thickness direction of the catalyst layer (12) is milder than a concentration gradient of the specific element contained in the second section (15) in the thickness direction. |
| US11517880B2 |
Carbon-based noble metal-transition metal catalyst enabling high selective conversion and production method therefor
Provided are a carbon-based noble metal-transition metal composite catalyst enabling high selective conversion of a carboxylic acid functional group into an alcohol functional group by pre-treating a carbon carrier including a predetermined ratio or more of mesopores, and a production method therefor. |
| US11517878B2 |
Selective, adsorbate-induced spin state changes in transition metal-based metal-organic frameworks
An adsorbate-selective metal organic framework includes a transition metal; and a plurality of organic molecules coordinated to the transition metal so as to preserve open coordination sites for selectively adsorbing molecules that have low-lying π* orbitals. The transition metal has a lowest energy spin state in the presence of the selectively adsorbed molecules that are strongly bonding to the transition metal through π-donating interactions which is different than the lowest energy spin state in the absence of these adsorbed molecules. The transition metal has also a lowest energy spin state in the presence of non-selected molecules that are weakly bonding to the transition metal through σ- and/or π-accepting and/or donating interactions. |
| US11517874B2 |
Method and apparatus for curing CO2 composite material objects at near ambient temperature and pressure
Apparatus and methods for curing composite compositions that react with CO2. The apparatus in general includes an easily transportable and easily assembled curing structure, such as a plastic sheet housing supported by gas pressure and/or by mechanical supports. Apparatus for providing reagent CO2, for measuring water content and for removing water, and for controlling temperature, flow rates and flow directions through the curing structure. Examples of curing procedures and examples of cured materials in desired shapes are described. |
| US11517870B2 |
Segmented flexible gel composites and rigid panels manufactured therefrom
The present invention describes various methods for manufacturing gel composite sheets using segmented fiber or foam reinforcements and gel precursors. Additionally, rigid panels manufactured from the resulting gel composites are also described. The gel composites are relatively flexible enough to be wound and when unwound, can be stretched flat and made into rigid panels using adhesives. |
| US11517869B2 |
Riser extension apparatus and process
In an apparatus for fluid catalytic cracking a riser having a top and a bottom for fluidizing and cracking a hydrocarbon feed stream by contact with catalyst exits an outlet at the top of the riser. A downer in communication with the outlet of the riser receives cracked hydrocarbon product and catalyst. A swirl duct in communication with the downer has a discharge opening below the outlet for discharging said cracked hydrocarbon product and catalyst. A stream of hydrocarbon feed and a catalyst is passed upwardly in a riser. A stream of gaseous hydrocarbon products and catalyst is directedly downwardly and then the stream of gaseous hydrocarbon products and catalyst are directed to flow in an angular direction to separate gaseous hydrocarbon products from the catalyst. |
| US11517867B2 |
Apparatus for installing a thermocouple inside a reactor tube filled with catalyst
A device for centering a temperature measurement device inside a reactor tube that will be filled with catalyst, including multiple inflatable bladders mechanically and fluidically attached to a centering ring. |
| US11517864B2 |
Scale-up of microfluidic devices
Parallel uses of microfluidic methods and devices for focusing and/or forming discontinuous sections of similar or dissimilar size in a fluid are described. In some aspects, the present invention relates generally to flow-focusing-type technology, and also to microfluidics, and more particularly parallel use of microfluidic systems arranged to control a dispersed phase within a dispersant, and the size, and size distribution, of a dispersed phase in a multi-phase fluid system, and systems for delivery of fluid components to multiple such devices. |
| US11517856B2 |
Flow path spacer and spiral membrane element
A flow path spacer (13) of the present disclosure includes a plurality of first linear portions (21) and a plurality of second linear portions (22). There are a first pair (P1), a second pair (P2), and a third pair (P3), the first pair (P1) is at least one selected from a pair of the first linear portions (21) adjacent to each other and disposed at a first interval (W1) and a pair of the second linear portions (22) adjacent to each other and disposed at a first interval (W1), the second pair (P2) is at least one selected from a pair of the first linear portions (21) adjacent to each other and disposed at a second interval (W2) narrower than the first interval (W1) and a pair of the second linear portions (22) adjacent to each other and disposed at a second interval (W2) narrower than the first interval (W1), and the third pair (P3) is at least one selected from a pair of the first linear portions (21) adjacent to each other and disposed at a third interval (W3) narrower than the second interval (W2) and a pair of the second linear portions (22) adjacent to each other and disposed at a third interval (W3) narrower than the second interval (W2). |
| US11517854B2 |
PGM catalyst coupled with a non-PGM catalyst with HC oxidation capability
The present invention relates to a diesel oxidation catalyst comprising a substrate and a wash-coat comprising a first layer and a second layer, wherein the substrate has a substrate length, a front end and a rear end, the washcoat comprising the first layer comprising a first metal oxide and comprising a platinum group metal supported on a metal oxide support material; the second layer comprising a second metal oxide and comprising one or more of an oxidic compound of vanadium, an oxidic compound of tungsten and a zeolitic material comprising one or more of Fe and Cu; wherein the first layer is at least partially disposed directly on the substrate, or is at least partially disposed directly on an intermediate layer which is disposed directly on the substrate over the entire length of the substrate, on x % of the length of the substrate from the front end of the substrate, and wherein the second layer is at least partially disposed directly on the substrate, or is at least partially disposed directly on the intermediate layer which is disposed directly on the substrate over the entire length of the substrate, on y % of the length of the substrate from the rear end of the substrate, wherein x is in the range of from 25 to 75 and y is in the range of from 25 to 75 and wherein x+y is in the range of from 95 to 105, wherein the intermediate layer comprises alumina. |
| US11517852B2 |
Plasma air purifying device
A plasma air purifying device includes a container and at least one plasma-generating element. The container includes a container body, a plurality of first partition plates and a plurality of second partition plates. The container body has an air inlet, an air outlet, and an accommodating space between the air inlet and the air outlet, and the accommodating space includes a plasma zone and a reaction zone. The first partition plates and the second partition plates are staggered in the reaction zone to separate a plurality of reaction chambers. The reaction chambers integrate spatially first through channels of the corresponding first partition plates and second through channels of the corresponding second partition plates so as to form a repetitive bending reaction channel, such that the plasma can purify the air flowing through the air inlet, the plasma zone, the repetitive bending reaction channel and the air outlet. |
| US11517848B2 |
Nitrogen enrichment of organic fertilizer with nitrate and air plasma
The present invention relates to a process suitable for reducing ammonia loss and odor from organic material to the atmosphere. The process comprises feeding air to a plasma generator to produce a concentration of 0.1-12% by volume of NOx in the air by direct nitrogen fixation. Cooled air containing NOx from the plasma generator is fed to an absorption system comprising at least two absorption loops, wherein a first absorption liquid is circulating in the first absorption loop and a second absorption liquid is circulating in the second absorption loop. The air containing NOx is absorbed into the first absorption liquid to form an acidic solution comprising nitrates and nitrites. Off gases containing NO from the first absorption loop is fed to the second absorption loop, and the off gases containing NO are absorbed into the second absorption liquid having a lower pH. |
| US11517846B2 |
Systems and methods for cleaning particulate filters
A method for cleaning a particulate matter filter is discussed. The particulate filter can include an inlet and an outlet, where the outlet includes openings to a plurality of outlet channels, and the inlet includes openings to a plurality of inlet channels. The outlet channels and the inlet channels are separated by a filer barrier. A fluid nozzle is positioned in contact with the outlet of the particulate filter over a first set of outlet channels. Fluid form the fluid nozzle is injected into the first set of outlet channels. While injecting the fluid, the position of the fluid nozzle is changed such that the fluid nozzle is positioned over a second set of outlet channels. |
| US11517845B2 |
Filter
A filter is disclosed. The filter includes a sheet of filter media defining a body having an upper portion, a lower portion, a first end surface proximate the upper portion, a second end surface proximate the lower portion, and a first side surface extending between the first and second end surfaces. One or more of the upper and lower portions define a ledge, wherein the ledge defines a third end surface arranged between the first and second end surfaces, and a second side surface extending between the first and third end surfaces; and a seal disposed upon the ledge. A method for manufacturing the seal is also disclosed. |
| US11517841B2 |
Air quality monitoring and control system
An air quality system includes an air precleaner, a filter identification component, and a control module. The air precleaner has a precleaner housing and a filter disposed inside the precleaner housing. The filter identification component is positioned within the precleaner housing at a first position and is mounted on the filter. The control module is positioned within the precleaner housing at a second position and is configured to emit an electrical field and communicate with the filter identification component via the emitted electrical field. |
| US11517839B2 |
Filter arrangement
A filter arrangement may include a filter housing and a ring filter element arranged in the filter housing. The ring filter element may include an upper end plate, a lower end plate, and a filter material arranged therebetween. An axially projecting pin may be disposed on the lower end plate and may engage into a channel on a filter housing side. The filter arrangement may also include a tubular dome which may engage into an interior of the ring filter element. The tubular dome may have a guide contour. The guide contour may cooperate with a guide element arranged on the ring filter element and may have an axial groove. The guide contour may be configured as at least one of a circular ramp and a chamfered cannula. On the upper end plate, an axial stop may project into the interior of the ring filter element. |
| US11517837B2 |
Filter and filtering assembly
A filter assembly, comprising an open top housing comprising an inlet and an outlet; a filtering unit configured to be positioned within the housing, the filtering unit comprising a filter; a mounting arm connected to the d housing; and a fastener actuatable for extension from the mounting arm; wherein: iv) in a first position, the mounting arm is moved away from the open top of the housing; v) in a second position, the filtering unit is positioned within the housing, the mounting arm is positioned on top of the housing, and the mounting arm secures the filter within the housing; vi) in a third position, the filter is being positioned within the housing, the mounting arm is positioned on top of the housing and connected to the housing in fluid tightness, the mounting arm secures the filter in fluid tightness within the housing; and the inlet and the outlet of the housing are opened to a flow of fluid to be filtered through the filter. |
| US11517824B2 |
Dynamic event-based ranking methods and systems
Systems and methods for dynamic events-based ranking servers including a processor. The server also includes a memory communicatively coupled to the processor. The memory includes at least event data, player skill data, and game logic, which is configured to be processed by the processor in order to execute a game with a plurality of players until a game conclusion is reached. The memory further includes event capture logic that is configured to be processed by the processor to identify a plurality of events within the executed game. The events to be captured are done so prior to the game conclusion. Also, the captured event data can relate to the plurality of events. Finally, the memory includes an event update logic, which is configured to be processed by the processor to update player skill data scores in response to the event data captured during the game. |
| US11517821B2 |
Virtual reality control system
Provided is a virtual environment control system for providing a virtual image related to at least part of virtual environment to a player who plays in a plurality of divided spaces through a wearable display device which the player is wearing, including: at least one first detecting device getting first detecting data related to a first play space; at least one second detecting device getting second detecting data related to a second play space; at least one auxiliary computing device generating a first virtual image and a second virtual image; a first wearable display device displaying the first virtual image to a first player located in the first play space; a second wearable display device displaying the second virtual image to a second player located in the second play space. |
| US11517816B2 |
System for testing command execution latency within a video game
A video game test system can determine an objective measure of elapsed time between interaction with a video game controller and the occurrence of a particular event within the video game. This objective measure enables a tester to determine whether a video game is objectively operating slowly or just feels slow to the tester, and may indicate the existence of coding errors that may affect execution speed, but not cause visible errors. The system may obtain the objective measure of elapsed time by simulating a user's interaction with the video game. Further, the system may identify data embedded into a frame of an animation by the video game source code to identify the occurrence of a corresponding event. The system can then measure the elapsed time between the simulated user interaction and the occurrence or triggering of the corresponding event. |
| US11517815B2 |
System and method for use in haptic signal generation
The application describes techniques for adaptively setting a threshold that will be used to determine the gain applied to a haptics signal. |
| US11517814B2 |
Flavour system
A system to deliver to a user artificial flavor sensations equivalent to a selected desired real flavor having a database in which is stored data of a number of real flavors broken down into components selected from taste, smell, feel and appearance, A head mounted display device is provided to deliver visual and audio cues of a flavor from the database and a bite sensation component is mounted in the mouth of a wearer of the head mounted display controlling the delivery of taste, feel, and smell components of the flavor to the user. |
| US11517813B2 |
Hybrid lens for head mount display
A lens assembly, related methods and constituent optical elements are described. The assembly may be used to direct and focus light for various applications. In one instance, the lens assembly is used in conjunction with one or more sources of light such as projected images or video as part of a virtual reality system. The lens assembly includes two or more optical elements arranged to receive light or direct light through different spatial regions of the assembly at different focal powers corresponding to a first user viewing zone and a second user viewing zone. In one instance, the first user viewing zone is a peripheral viewing zone and the second viewing zone is a primary or non-peripheral viewing zone (or vice versa). |
| US11517802B1 |
Wireless game management system
A wireless game management system includes a plurality of game pieces, each game piece including a wireless module configured to transmit a location signal, and a wireless game management processor configured to determine the absolute or relative positions of at least two game pieces based on the location signals, determine a game status based on the absolute or relative positions of the at least two game pieces, and convey game status information through a user interface associated with the wireless game management processor. |
| US11517799B2 |
Multi-component golf club head
Embodiments of a golf club head comprising a first component and a second component that are coupled together to enclose a hollow interior are disclosed herein. The first component comprises at least a striking face, a striking face return, and a rear extension. In some embodiments, the first component also comprises a weight channel at a rear end and one or more braces that attach to the striking face return and the rear extension. The second component comprises a crown portion, a sole toe portion, and a sole heel portion. The density of the second component is less than the density of the first component. In some embodiments, the first component mass is 85% to 96% of a mass of the golf club head. |
| US11517789B2 |
Method for monitoring swimming state by means of wearable device, and wearable device
A method and a wearable device are provided. The method includes providing a swimming mode in the wearable device, and storing standard swimming stroke data that have been collected in advance as corresponding template data, when a monitoring process starts, activating the swimming mode according to an instruction given by a user who will immediately enter water, and after the swimming mode has been activated, controlling a sensor to collect swimming stroke data of the user; obtaining test data for identifying a swimming state of the user from the swimming stroke data; and matching the test data with each template data, when the test data successfully matches the template data, identifying the swimming state of the user to be the swimming state that corresponds to the template data. |
| US11517785B1 |
Exercise machine system and method of use
An exercise system includes a frame having a vertical post with adjustment holes extending therethrough; a lever arm attached to the vertical post via a carriage, the carriage to adjust up and down via the adjustment holes; the carriage having a brace creating a channel to engage with the post; a pivoting system extending from the brace, the pivoting system having a side to side pivoting connection attached to a second brace, the side to side pivoting connection allowing for the second brace to pivot horizontally; a rotating connection attached to the second brace via a first plate and the lever arm via a second plate, the rotating connection allowing for rotational movement of the lever arm; the carriage allows for the lever arm to be adjusted vertically, from side to side, and in a pivoting direction as needed for attachment of one or more exercise attachments. |
| US11517782B2 |
Wheeled weight training sled with elevated tow hook
A weight training sled having (i) a chassis, (ii) longitudinally spaced rotatable wheels in contact with ground, (iii) a pair of laterally spaced push handles proximate a first longitudinal end of the chassis and (iv) a brake for applying resistance to one of the wheels, characterized by an elevated tow hook. |
| US11517779B2 |
Control valve assembly with test, drain and adjustable pressure relief valve
A test, drain and adjustable pressure relief module for a sprinkler system has a single body with three independent and fluidly connectable flow ports. A first port of the three flow ports is fluidly connectable at an inlet side thereof to the sprinkler system. A second port of the three flow ports has an adjustable pressure relief valve removably mounted to an outlet thereof. The valve is biased into a closed position and a threshold pressure is required to open the valve and discharge fluid is selectively adjustable. A third port of the three flow ports has an open outlet end configured to removably connect with a drainage pipe. The three ports form a Tee connection and have a flow valve therebetween to selectively direct flow between an outlet of the first port and at least one of the respective inlets of the second and third ports. |
| US11517776B2 |
Buffering backpack device for falling protection
A backpack body has an openable accommodation chamber having a top opening. The accommodation chamber utilizes a restricting structure to position an energy absorption band. The energy absorption band includes a first layer and a second layer that are coincidingly bound. The top ends of the first and second layers extend first and second connecting portions respectively. The first and second connecting portions divergently protrude from the backpack body via the opening. The first connecting portion is configured for coupling with a safety harness, while the second connecting portion is for coupling with an anti-falling device. When the user falls, the falling makes the restricting structure release the first and second layers, so that the first and second layers leave the accommodation chamber via the opening for anti-falling suspension. Accordingly, the present invention has real improvements, including fine appearance, economic efficiency, and etc. |
| US11517772B2 |
Devices and methods for multi-focus ultrasound therapy
Embodiments of a dermatological cosmetic treatment and imaging system and method can include use of transducer to simultaneously or substantially simultaneously produce multiple cosmetic treatment zones in tissue. The system can include a hand wand, a removable transducer module, a control module, and/or graphical user interface. In some embodiments, the cosmetic treatment system may be used in cosmetic procedures, including brow lifts, fat reduction, sweat reduction, and treatment of the décolletage. Skin tightening, lifting and amelioration of wrinkles and stretch marks are provided. |
| US11517768B2 |
Systems and methods for determining radiation therapy machine parameter settings
Systems and methods can include a method for training a deep convolutional neural network to provide a patient radiation treatment plan, the method comprising collecting patient data from a group of patients, the patient data including at least one image of patient anatomy and a prior treatment plan, wherein the treatment plan includes predetermined machine parameters, and training a deep convolution neural network for regression by using the prior treatment plans and the corresponding collected patient data to determine a new treatment plan. Systems and methods can also include a method of using a deep convolutional neural network to provide a radiation treatment plan, the method comprising retrieving a trained deep convolution neural network previously trained on patient data from a group of patients, collecting new patient data, wherein the new patient data includes at least one image of patient anatomy, and determining a new treatment plan for the new patient using the trained deep convolutional neural network for regression, wherein the new treatment plan has a new set of machine parameters. |
| US11517766B2 |
Tuning mechanism for OAR and target objectives during optimization
In radiation treatment planning, a plurality of optimization loops are performed. In each optimization loop computes a dose distribution (60) in a patient represented by a planning image (42) with regions of interest (ROIs) defined in the planning image. Weights (64) for objective functions (50) are determined from objective function value (OFV) goals (52) for the objective functions. An optimized dose distribution is produced by adjusting the plan parameters to optimize the computed dose distribution respective to composite objective function (62). At least one optimization loop may include updating (70) at least one OFV goal to be used in at least the next performed optimization loop. At least one optimization loop may include updating an objective function quantifying compliance with a target dose for a target ROI based on a comparison of a metric of coverage of the target ROI and a desired coverage of the target ROI. |
| US11517765B2 |
Hands-free skin treatment system
A system is provided for treating a skin surface of a user, comprising: at least one light emitting source configured to focus light on a specified skin region of the user, the light being configured to treat a skin condition of the user; and a controller configured to control emission of the light onto the specified skin region of the user. |
| US11517761B2 |
Tissue-stimulating method using spatial scanning of electric and magnetic fields
This disclosure refers to methods and devices for electromagnetic stimulation of tissues. Some methods comprising the steps: a) disposing an arrangement of electromagnetic transducers encompassing a volume containing a tissue; b) applying an electromagnetic field stimulus to a tissue through the arrangement of electromagnetic transducers according to an activation pattern for a period of time; wherein the activation pattern allows to vary the intensity and direction of the electromagnetic field vector. Some devices comprising: a computing unit, an external power source connected to the computing unit; a decoupling circuit connected to the external power source and to the computing unit; a switching circuit connected to the external power source, to the decoupling circuit and to the computing unit; an arrangement of electromagnetic transducers connected to the computing unit and to the de switching circuit; wherein the computing unit implements the methods of the disclosure for electromagnetic stimulation of tissues. |
| US11517758B2 |
Delivery device with coaxial cable, apparatus comprising said device and method
The device includes an outer conductor and an inner conductor arranged approximately coaxial with each other. The outer conductor surrounds the inner conductor. The outer conductor and the inner conductor are arranged and configured to generate an electromagnetic field with lines of force extending from a front surface of the inner conductor to a front surface of the outer conductor. The device further includes an energy delivery window arranged in front of the outer conductor and the inner conductor. |
| US11517752B2 |
Trial stimulation systems
A trial stimulation system includes a trial electrical stimulator. Additionally, systems for securing a disposable trial stimulator to the body of a patient are described, which may function to improve the durability of the system during the trial period and reduce the risk of damage or malfunction to the system due to lead/electrode dislocation and/or off-label uses like showering or bathing with the trial stimulator still secured to the body. |
| US11517748B2 |
Wound treatment patch using static electricity and method for fabricating the patch
Disclosed are a wound treatment patch using static electricity, and a method for fabricating the wound treatment patch using static electricity. The patch includes a substrate made of a sticky polymer; a first electrode disposed in a first partial region of one face of the substrate and exposed to an outside; and a second electrode disposed in a second partial region other than the first partial region, and spaced apart from the first electrode, and encapsulated within the substrate, wherein each of the first electrode and the second electrode is made of hydrogel having electrical conductivity or a soft polymer having electrical conductivity. |
| US11517747B2 |
His lead with extensible electrode and repositioning features
An electrode assembly for the positioning of an electrode of an implantable medical lead includes a housing and an electrode subassembly. The housing includes a proximal end for connecting to the lead and a distal end. The housing defines a housing lumen extending between the proximal end and the distal end. The housing lumen includes internal screw threads extending along at least a portion of the housing lumen. The electrode subassembly is disposed at least partially within the housing lumen. The electrode subassembly includes a needle electrode and a coupler. The needle electrode is disposed coaxially with the longitudinal axis of the housing lumen. The coupler is disposed at a proximal end of the needle electrode. The coupler includes external screw threads engaged with the internal screw threads of the housing lumen such that rotation of the coupler moves the needle electrode along the longitudinal axis of the housing lumen. |
| US11517745B2 |
Artificial retina system for improving contrast sensitivity
Provided is an artificial retina system for improving contrast sensitivity. The artificial retina system includes an artificial retina which is installed under the retina and includes a plurality of photodiode cells and a microcomputer. The microcomputer compares, with at least one reference value, the magnitude of an electric signal outputted from a photodiode in each of the photodiode cells. The microcomputer controls to amplify or reduce the electric signal outputted by each of the photodiode cells according to the result of comparison. Visual cells corresponding to each of the photodiode cells can be stimulated with an electric signal controlled by the microcomputer. |
| US11517739B2 |
Fluid pump having a radially compressible rotor
To design the rotor (6, 6′, 6″, 6′″, 60, 60′) as compressible in the radial direction in a fluid pump, in particular for microinvasive medical use, said rotor is configured as stretchable in its longitudinal direction (16) by push elements and pull elements acting axially on it. |
| US11517733B2 |
Medical fluid connectors and methods for providing additives in medical fluid lines
Disclosed is a medical fluid connector configured to receive and dispense medical liquid. The medical connector can be structured to include an initial stage in which medical liquid is infused into the connector and dispensed out of the connector essentially unchanged. The medical connector also can be structured to include a subsequent stage in which medical liquid is not infused into the connector and a volume of therapeutic liquid is dispensed out of the connector. The therapeutic liquid can include a portion of the volume of the medical liquid that was infused into the connector in the initial stage plus a therapeutic additive. |
| US11517731B2 |
Luer lock adaptor
A luer lock adaptor including a housing defining an axis, an internal luer lock element having a threading, the internal luer lock element being located internally of the housing and being rotatably mounted thereto for rotation about the axis relative to the housing, in a manner which permits rotation of the luer lock element relative to the housing in a first rotation direction about the axis and limits rotation of the luer lock element relative to the housing in a second rotation direction about the axis, opposite to the first rotation direction, whereby the location of the internal luer lock element internally of the housing prevents manual access to the internal luer lock element for limiting rotation thereof in the first rotation direction. |
| US11517718B2 |
Apparatus for the introduction and manipulation of multiple telescoping catheters
A delivery apparatus includes a steerable shaft having a pull-wire conduit. A pull wire extends through the pull-wire conduit. The steerable shaft includes one or more layers. A compression-resistance portion is incorporated into at least one of the one or more layers. A cross-section of the compression-resistance portion has an arcuate shape that extends along a portion of a cross-section of the steerable shaft. The compression-resistance portion has a hardness that is greater than a hardness of the one or more layers that the compression-resistance portion is incorporated into. |
| US11517715B2 |
Deflectable medical probe
A medical probe includes a shaft for navigation in a patient body, and first and second deflection mechanisms. The shaft ends with a flexible section and a spring, followed by a rigid distal tip having one or more medical devices coupled thereto. The first deflection mechanism is configured to deflect the flexible section relative to the shaft. The second deflection mechanism is configured to deflect the distal tip relative to the first flexible section by using the spring. |
| US11517709B1 |
Brainwave entrainment using virtual objects and gamification
A system and method for brainwave entrainment using virtual objects and gamification, in which brainwave entrainment is applied using some combination of gaming elements, brainwave is enhanced by virtue of the user's active participation, and long-term use is encouraged by virtue of the entertaining nature of the gamification. Depending on configuration, the system and method may comprise a display comprising virtual objects, a light-producing device (other than the display), an audio-producing device such as speakers or headphones, a haptic feedback device such as a vibratory motor, a means for monitoring the user's attention, and a software application which applies brainwave entrainment using some combination of the display, the light-producing device, the audio-producing device, and the haptic feedback device. |
| US11517701B1 |
Oxygen delivery device
The adapter for an oxygen delivery device is a continuation-in-part application configured for use with a previously disclosed oxygen delivery device. The adapter for an oxygen delivery device is modified to work with a single oxygen canister. The adapter for an oxygen delivery device attaches to the single oxygen canister. The adapter for an oxygen delivery device is configured for use with the distribution apparatus of the prior disclosure. The adapter for an oxygen delivery device comprises a canister adapter and a manual flow valve. The canister adapter is a mechanical structure that offsets the distribution apparatus such that the distribution apparatus will receive oxygen from the single oxygen canister. The manual flow valve is a plunger valve that attaches to the distribution apparatus. The manual flow valve controls the flow of oxygen into the distribution apparatus from the canister adapter. |
| US11517700B2 |
Manufactured to shape headgear and masks
A headgear or headgear segments are manufactured to shape thereby producing little or no waste material. Such headgear or headgear segments (components) may comprise a unitary, substantially seamless structure. Techniques such as knitting, braiding, crocheting, and 3D printing may be used to produce the headgear. As a result, the manufacturing process may have reduced steps, the amount of material waste may be reduced, and there are virtually no seams in the headgear between adjoining sections, thereby resulting in headgear with enhanced comfort. |
| US11517694B1 |
Yankauer suction device with auxiliary access port
Aspects are directed to an improved suction catheter that increases the effectiveness of clearing the airway, reducing the need for separate suctioning and foreign body grasping instruments. The embodiments described herein provide medical personnel the ability to use one hand and catheter to selectively grasp an anatomically lodged foreign body while reducing the likelihood of lumen blockage and interruption of suction. The embodiments described herein further provide an auxiliary access port that allows insertion of a bougie instrument into a suction catheter. The suction catheter may be a Yankauer device or improved suction catheter with grasping housing. The bougie instrument may extend through the access port and a lumen of the catheter while still providing suction via the lumen. Due to the small size of the suction catheter, the bougie instrument may extend from the catheter's distal end when placed in close proximity to a patient's vocal cords. |
| US11517692B2 |
Ventilator conduit for reversible airway device
A ventilator conduit for a reversible airway device (RAD) is provided. The RAD can include a supra-glottic support member connected to a tubular guide (TG) having oppositely disposed proximal and distal end portions and TG lumen, which extends between the ends and is defined by an inner surface. The RAD can be physically free of an endotracheal tube. The ventilator conduit can include a hollow tube having first and second ends, and a ventilator conduit lumen extending between the ends. The first and second ends can be adapted for connection to a ventilator circuit and insertion into the TG lumen, respectively. At least the second end of the hollow tube can be sized and dimensioned so that, upon insertion into the TG, an outer surface of the second end is brought into direct contact with a portion of the inner surface to form an air-tight seal therebetween. |
| US11517691B2 |
Methods and systems for high pressure controlled ventilation
This disclosure describes systems and methods for providing a high pressure controlled proportional assist ventilation breath type during ventilation of a patient. The disclosure describes a novel breath type that reduces ventilator support (or a percent support setting) based on the occurrence of a predetermined number of high pressure alarms. |
| US11517690B2 |
Information processing method and apparatus
The embodiments of the present application provide an information processing method and apparatus, wherein the method is applied to a first client side, including: receiving therapy data from a therapy device, wherein the therapy data carries therapeutic effect data, a device identification corresponding to the therapy device, and a therapy parameter; sending the therapy data; and receiving parameter update information corresponding to the therapy data, wherein the parameter update information carries a latest therapy parameter acquired by updating the therapy parameter according to the therapeutic effect data, and the device identification corresponding to the therapy device. The embodiments of the present application can collect the therapy data of a user in time and conveniently, and improves the collecting efficiency of the therapy data. |
| US11517688B2 |
Flavor article for an aerosol delivery device
The present disclosure relates to a flavor delivery article, a cartridge, and/or an aerosol delivery device that includes such flavor delivery article or a component thereof. The flavor delivery article includes a flavor substrate that can be formed of a porous material optionally having a graded porosity across at least a portion thereof. The flavor substrate further includes a flavor material retained thereby. The flavor substrate may be positioned within an outer shell of the flavor delivery article, and the flavor delivery article may be positioned anywhere within an aerosol delivery device (or a mouthpiece or a cartridge of an aerosol delivery device) wherein the flavor substrate retaining the flavor material may be contacted by a gaseous stream, such as a vapor stream and/or aerosol stream formed in the aerosol delivery device so that the flavor material may become entrained in the vapor stream and/or aerosol stream. |
| US11517687B2 |
Substance inhalation system and method
A stand-alone chamber or multi-chamber inhalation system has at least two alternative vaporized test liquid supply systems for passive or self-administered delivery of vaporized test fluid and air to one or more test chambers, which can be passive or restraint chambers, based on operator selection of delivery on and off times in a passive mode or actuation of an actuator in the chamber by a test animal in a self-administered mode. In one case, a multiple inhalation chamber system has two or more separate test fluid delivery systems and provides options for selective passive uniform drug delivery to multiple chambers or selective delivery of two or more different drugs to different groups of chambers from different delivery systems so that two different drugs or different concentrations of delivered drugs can be tested simultaneously. |
| US11517684B2 |
Capsules, heat-not-burn (HNB) aerosol-generating devices, and methods of generating an aerosol
A capsule for a heat-not-burn (HNB) aerosol-generating device may include a first heater, a second heater, and a frame sandwiched between the first heater and the second heater, and a cannabinoid-containing material. The frame may define open spaces therein and have a rigidity that is adequate to support the first heater and the second heater. The open spaces within the frame may be interconnected and sized for aerosol-permeability and capillary action. |
| US11517683B2 |
Syringe for detecting pressure change
A device for positioning a needle tip to a desired location by signaling pressure change is provided. The device includes a barrel, a piston, a biasing element, and a plunger. The barrel defines a reservoir, and it includes a distal end connectable to a puncturing apparatus. The plunger is slidably engaged with the piston, and both are movable within the reservoir. The biasing element connects the plunger and the piston, and its change in length corresponds to the relative position of the plunger and piston. In operation, the piston is at a first position relative to the plunger when the biasing element is at a first length. The piston later moves to a second relative position in response to the biasing element's change of the length resulting from a pressure change inside the reservoir when the puncturing apparatus reaches a location of a mass. The position's change of the piston is visually detectable. |
| US11517682B2 |
Apparatus and methods for intravenous gas elimination
A gas elimination apparatus and a method for use in an intravenous delivery system are provided. The apparatus includes in a fluid inlet coupling a fluid flow into a liquid chamber, a fluid outlet protruding into the liquid chamber, and a flow diversion member proximal to the fluid outlet. The flow diversion member configured to block a direct flow between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. The apparatus includes a membrane separating a portion of the liquid chamber from an outer chamber and a gas venting valve fluidically coupling the outer chamber with the atmosphere. The flow diversion member may be mechanically supported by at least one strut or elongate member extending along a flow direction into the liquid chamber. |
| US11517681B2 |
Disposable injection needle
The present disclosure relates to a disposable injection needle including: a needle mount having a tube needle; a first sleeve, one end of which is suitable for connecting to the needle mount to define receiving space, and the other end of which is provided with a first opening; a second sleeve, one end of which is located inside the receiving space, and the other end of which having a second opening; an elastic element adapted to allow the second sleeve moves axially toward outside the receiving space, wherein: the needle mount or the first sleeve is provided with a stop surface and a limit groove; the second sleeve is provided with a limit arm comprising a limit face and a protruding member which is adapted to enter the limit groove with axial relative movement between the first sleeve and the second sleeve. |
| US11517679B2 |
Syringe system and usage method of the same
A syringe system includes a syringe and a pressurization device for a syringe. The pressurization device for a syringe is configured so that the plunger advances by a forward rotation of the plunger, and the plunger retracts by a reverse rotation of the plunger. The plunger is advanceable by pressing the gasket at the time of the forward rotation and is retractable with respect to the barrel without pulling the gasket in the proximal end direction at the time of the reverse rotation. |
| US11517676B2 |
Assembly for an autoinjector device
An assembly for an autoinjector device, the assembly including a syringe support for supporting a syringe by limiting forward axial movement of the syringe relative to the syringe support, and a guard element attachable to the syringe support by an attachment so that the guard element is axially restrained both axially forwardly and axially rearwardly relative to the syringe support by the attachment. Forwardly directed axial loads received by the guard element are transmitted to the syringe support via the attachment. |
| US11517674B2 |
Auto-injectors for administration of a medicament within a prefilled syringe
An apparatus includes a housing, a carrier, and an expandable assembly. The housing defines an opening configured to selectively place a gas chamber of the housing in fluid communication with an exterior volume. The carrier is movably disposed within the housing and is coupled to a medicament container. A proximal surface of the carrier defines a portion of a boundary of the gas chamber. The expandable assembly has a first member and a second member. The first member is coupled to an elastomeric member disposed within the medicament container, and the second member includes a valve portion. The expandable assembly transitions from a collapsed configuration to an expanded configuration when the elastomeric member moves within the medicament container. The valve portion moves relative to the opening when the expandable assembly transitions from the first to the second configuration, placing the gas chamber in fluid communication with the exterior volume. |
| US11517673B2 |
Auto injector with adaptable air-shot mechanism
Disclosed is an auto injector for administering a medicament. The auto injector comprising: a housing; a cartridge receiver configured to receive a cartridge assembly comprising a cartridge (700) and a cartridge code (1000) feature, the cartridge containing the medicament; a code sensor configured to read the cartridge code feature; a drive module coupled to move a plunger rod; and a processing unit coupled to the code sensor and the drive module. The processing unit being configured to: receive from the code sensor a code signal indicative of the cartridge code feature; control the drive module to move the plunger rod to a first plunger rod position, the first plunger rod position being based on the code signal; receive a trigger event; control the drive module to move the plunger rod to a second plunger rod position following reception of the trigger event. |
| US11517671B2 |
Systems and methods for controlling an infusion pump
Systems and methods for determining the position of a fluid within a fluid source and infusion line coupled to an infusion flow control device are described herein. An exemplary system and method includes sampling fluid pressure upstream of an infusion pump, and calculating fluid pressure slope profiles. By sampling fluid pressure upstream of an infusion pump at discrete intervals and monitoring fluid pressure slope profiles, conditions of fluid flow, including unintentional fluid flow through an infusion line or a defective check valve in an infusion line, are detected, and fluid flow through an infusion pump is controlled. |
| US11517663B2 |
Drug delivery device with vacuum assisted securement and/or feedback
A drug delivery device includes a housing with at least one pressure communication channel or aperture, which distributes a negative fluid pressure across its base to draw tissue against the device. The device can also include a porous, adhesive layer over the channel(s) or aperture(s), for attaching to tissue. The device can also include a pressure sensor for determining whether there is proper attachment. Further, a bladder may be used instead of the adhesive layer for attaching the device. The bladder, in a partially inflated state, can apply constant pressure across a contact surface causing a flexible adhesive layer attached to the bladder to confirm and adhere to the tissue. Subsequent evacuation of the bladder causes it to deflate and collapse or retract, thereby causing the flexible adhesive layer to pull and stretch the tissue toward the base. |
| US11517660B2 |
Syringe organizer
What is disclosed is an organizational rack for organizing and storing syringes. The organizational rack is particularly useful in storing syringes that are utilized for dispensing an oral medication. This rack includes a base from which a series of projections emanate. This includes a base projection into which a cap of a syringe for oral dispensing of medicine is placed. The device utilizes a second projection that incorporates openings or notches into which the barrel of the syringe fits. The rack has a third projection that utilizes an opening. The space between the third projection and the first projection is configured such that when a syringe cap is placed in an opening in the first projection, the barrel of the syringe fits between the first projection and the third projection such that friction is placed on the finger grips of the syringe to hold the syringe in place. The base has a fourth projection or flange at a second end of the base that serves to protect an extended syringe from accidental or intentional depression unless the syringe is removed from the organizational rack. |
| US11517658B2 |
Devices, systems, and methods of packaging for a pre-filled drug delivery device
A system for sterilizing a drug delivery device includes a drug delivery device having a first self-healing seal configured to seal a fluid reservoir disposed within the drug delivery device. A sealable container is configured to receive the drug delivery device therein. The sealable container has a base portion and a cover portion. The cover portion has a second self-healing seal positioned to align with the first self-healing seal when the drug delivery device is disposed within the sealable container. A fill port includes a fill path, the fill path being configured to pass through the first and second self-healing seals to fluidly couple the fill port to the reservoir of the drug delivery device. Other systems, methods, and devices of sterilization are also disclosed. |
| US11517656B2 |
Device and method for wound therapy
A wound therapy device is disclosed. The wound therapy device may include a housing for covering at least a portion of a wound and for sealing to a body surface of a patient. The housing may also include a liquid collector for retaining liquid therein and a vacuum connection for coupling to a vacuum source. The vacuum connection may be in gaseous communication with the liquid collector. The vacuum connection may be separated from the liquid collector by a liquid barrier. |
| US11517654B2 |
Microstructured discrimination device
The present invention discloses a microstructured discrimination device for separating hydrophobic-hydrophilic fluidic composites comprising particulate and/or fluids in a fluid flow. The discrimination is the result of surface energy gradients obtained by physically varying a textured surface and/or by varying surface chemical properties, both of which are spatially graded. Such surfaces discriminate and spatially separate particulate and/or fluids without external energy input. The device of the present invention comprises a platform having bifurcating microchannels arranged radially. The lumenal surfaces of the microchannels may have a surface energy gradient created by varying the periodicity of hierarchically arranged microstructures along a dimension. The surface energy gradient is varied in two regions. In one pre-bifurcation region the surface energy gradient generates a fluid flow. In the other post-bifurcation region, there is a difference in surface energy proximal to the bifurcation such that different flow fractions are divided into separate channels in response to different surface energy gradients in each of the post-bifurcation channels. Accordingly, fluids of different hydrophobicity and/or particulate of different hydrophobicity are driven into separate channels by a global minimization of the fluid system energy. |
| US11517649B2 |
Protected magnesium alloys for bioresorbable stents
Biodegradable magnesium alloy implantable medical devices are protected to delay onset of corrosion, and thus biodegradability, or to corrode more uniformly. The protection allows for extended effective use of the devices while maintaining biodegradability. Examples of protective coatings include conversion coatings that at least partially remove exposed second phases from a surface of the magnesium alloy and coatings that provide a barrier between water and the surface of the magnesium alloy. |
| US11517648B2 |
Nanofiber paste for growth factor delivery and bone regeneration
Provided herein are compositions comprising a composite of peptide amphiphiles and biocompatible particles and methods of use thereof for treatment of bone and/or tissue defects. In particular, compositions comprise a slurry paste of a peptide amphiphile nanofiber solution mixed with solid biocompatible particles, and find use in tissue/bone regeneration, growth factor delivery, and/or cell delivery. |
| US11517647B2 |
Porous polymer scaffold and preparation method thereof
The present invention relates to a porous polymer material (or scaffold), and more particularly to a polymer-ceramic composite having interconnected pores and a porosity of about 50% to 90%. The scaffold is bioresorbable and exhibits advantageous mechanical properties that mimic those found in natural bone. Methods of preparing the scaffolds and using them in skeletal tissue engineering applications (e.g., as bone grafts to repair osteochondral defects and ligaments) is also described. |
| US11517646B2 |
Scaffold
A scaffold for tissue repair or wound dressing comprising: a material layer; a polymer fibre layer; and an adhesive component between the material layer and the polymer fibre layer, wherein the adhesive component comprises material having a lower melting temperature (Tm) than the material layer and the polymer fibre layer. |
| US11517640B2 |
Adsorbent and photocatalytic decontamination gel, and method for decontaminating surfaces using said gel
An adsorbent and photocatalytic decontamination gel consisting of a colloidal solution comprising, preferably consisting of: 8% to 30% by weight, preferably 10% to 30% by weight, more preferably 15% to 20% by weight, better still 15% to 20% by weight, the value 15% being excluded, even better still 16% to 20% by weight, for example 20% by weight of TiO2, optionally doped, relative to the weight of the gel; optionally 0.01% to 10% by weight, preferably 0.1% to 5% by weight, relative to the weight of the gel, of at least one dye and/or of at least one pigment; optionally 0.1% to 2% by weight, relative to the weight of the gel, of at least one surfactant; optionally 0.05% to 5% by weight, preferably 0.05% to 2% by weight, relative to the weight of the gel, of at least one superabsorbent polymer; and the balance of solvent. |
| US11517639B2 |
Generating cold plasma away from skin, and associated systems and methods
A cold plasma system and method for treating a region of a biological surface is presented. In one embodiment, the system includes: a housing; an air conduit within the housing; a first electrode configured proximately along the air conduit; a second electrode configured proximately along the air conduit and opposite from the first electrode; and a source of alternating current (AC) electrically connected with the first electrode. The source of alternating current is configured to generate cold plasma in the air conduit. |
| US11517631B2 |
Factor IX encoding nucleotides
The present invention relates to polynucleotides comprising a Factor IX nucleotide sequence, wherein the Factor IX nucleotide sequence comprises a coding sequence that encodes a Factor IX protein or fragment thereof and wherein a portion of the coding sequence is not wild type. The present invention further relates to viral particles comprising a recombinant genome comprising the polynucleotide of the invention, compositions comprising the polynucleotides or viral particles, and methods and uses of the polynucleotides, viral particles or compositions. |
| US11517628B2 |
Particles for spatiotemporal release of agents
Particles with a spatial and/or temporal release profile for delivery of different agents at different times to the same cells of a subject have been developed. The particles include a core polymeric particle containing a polymer and a first agent, a tethering moiety, covalent linker or covalent linkage attached to the core particle, and a tethered particle attached to the particle via the tethering moiety, covalent linker or covalent linkage and containing a second agent, where the agents are released at different times within or to the same cells. The first and second agents may be a therapeutic or prophylactic agent, such as an antigen, an immunomodulator, an anti-neoplastic agent, a hormone, an inhibitor, etc. The particles may form compositions for treating diseases with a spatial and/or temporal treatment regimen. |
| US11517624B2 |
Pharmaceutical composition for the parenteral administration of ultrashort-effective β-adrenoreceptor antagonists
The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition in the form of a storage-stable solution for the parenteral administration of ultrashort-effective β-adrenoreceptor antagonists, comprising a) an ultrashort-effective β-adrenoreceptor antagonist and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, b) water, and c) a cyclodextrin and/or a functional cyclodextrin derivative. The composition according to the invention has high stability, even without the presence of additional adjuvants. |
| US11517617B2 |
Methods and compositions for preventing influenza infection
The present invention provides novel methods and compositions for use in preventing infection with at least one type of influenza virus, including the use of peptides or compositions comprising a peptide comprising, consisting or consisting essentially of an amino acid sequence selected from the group of sequences as shown in SEQ ID Nos: 1 to 53, or functional derivatives or homologues thereof. |
| US11517611B2 |
Methods of treating viral infection with a composition comprising IL-18 and IL-22
The present invention is directed to compositions including the cytokines IL-18 and IL-22 or biologically active fragments or variants thereof. In some embodiments, the compositions further include a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The compositions can farther include other interleukins such as IL-1β, and IL-1β can be used as a combination therapy with either IL-18 or IL-22 or biologically active fragments or variants thereof. |
| US11517609B2 |
Glycopeptide compositions
Solutions comprising a glycopeptide antibiotic, for example Vancomycin, and an amino acid or amino acid derivative such as N-acetyl-Glycine or N-acetyl-D-Alanine are provided. These solutions are stable or stabilized for long-term periods at conditions of normal use and storage, and can be formulated as pharmaceutical solutions for use in subjects. Methods of manufacturing and using these solutions are also provided, as are methods of stabilizing a glycopeptide antibiotic, for example Vancomycin, using amino acids or amino acid derivatives such as N-acetyl-Glycine or N-acetyl-D-Alanine. |
| US11517608B2 |
Peptide-containing formulations
A formulation comprising glutamic acid, or a salt thereof, and an effective amount of a peptide is provided. The invention also provides a method of preparing the formulation, methods of treating a condition using the formulation, and a kit containing components of the formulation. The invention further provides a sustained release formulation for drug substances comprising glutamic acid, or a salt thereof, and an amount of a peptide. |
| US11517607B2 |
Protective effects of oil palm composition on Alzheimer's disease
Present invention discloses an oil palm composition for use in prevention or treatment of Alzheimer's disease. The composition is useful in impeding formation of neurotoxic peptide. Present invention can be used in preparation of a medicament in a therapeutic effective amount for prevention or treatment of Alzheimer's disease and diseases related thereto. |
| US11517600B2 |
Use of Crassocephalum rabens extract in the treatment of breast cancer
A method for treating breast cancer and/or treating breast cancer metastasis in a subject in need of such treatment including administering to said subject an effective amount of Crassocephalum rabens extract and optionally a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or excipient. |
| US11517599B2 |
Composition for treating, preventing, ameliorating or suppressing cancer or inhibiting cancer metastasis
The disclosure is a composition for treating, preventing, ameliorating, or suppressing cancer, or inhibiting cancer metastasis, comprising a plant fermentation extract as an active ingredient, wherein the plant fermentation extract comprises a yeast that is viable in an environment at pH 1 and that is capable of forming spores in a complete medium. |
| US11517597B2 |
Method for improving skin condition with postbiotic extract
A method for improving skin condition includes administering to a subject in need thereof a postbiotic extract. The postbiotic extract is prepared by a process including the steps of providing a first material having a first isoelectric point ranging from pH 1 to pH 6 and a second material having a second isoelectric point ranging from pH 4 to pH 8, admixing the first material and a probiotic microorganism with water having a pH greater than the second isoelectric point, so as to forma mixture, adding the second material into the mixture and then adjusting a pH of the second material-added mixture to between the first and second isoelectric points so that a precipitate is formed, and subjecting the precipitate to a cell wall isolation treatment to obtain the postbiotic extract. |
| US11517596B2 |
Method for alleviating arthritis with postbiotic extract
A method for alleviating arthritis includes administering to a subject in need thereof a postbiotic extract. The postbiotic extract is prepared by a process including the steps of providing a first material having a first isoelectric point ranging from pH 1 to pH 6 and a second material having a second isoelectric point ranging from pH 4 to pH 8, admixing the first material and a probiotic microorganism with water having a pH greater than the second isoelectric point, so as to forma mixture, adding the second material into the mixture and then adjusting a pH of the second material-added mixture to between the first and second isoelectric points so that a precipitate is formed, and subjecting the precipitate to a cell wall isolation treatment to obtain the postbiotic extract. |
| US11517594B2 |
Methods for producing compositions containing plasmalogen
Provided is a method for producing a composition containing plasmalogen derived from a plasmalogen-containing animal tissue, the method being without significantly decreasing an amount of plasmalogen derived the plasmalogen-containing animal tissue. A method for producing a composition containing plasmalogen derived from an animal tissue, the method comprising: (A) concentrating an alcohol extract of a plasmalogen-containing animal tissue, and (B) after diluting a concentrated product obtained by (A), allowing to stand under refrigeration. |
| US11517590B2 |
Method for preparing genetically-modified T cells which express chimeric antigen receptor
In order to improve the efficiency of gene introduction in CAR therapy employing a transposon method, provided is a method for preparing genetically-modified T cells expressing chimeric antigen receptor, comprising: (1) a step of preparing non-proliferative cells which are obtained by stimulating a group of cells comprising T cells using an anti-CD3 antibody and an anti-CD28 antibody followed by a treatment for causing the cells to lose their proliferation capability; (2) a step of obtaining genetically-modified T cells into which a target antigen-specific chimeric antigen receptor gene has been introduced using a transposon method; (3) a step of mixing the non-proliferative cells prepared by step (1) with the genetically-modified T cells obtained by step (2), and co-culturing the mixed cells while stimulating the mixed cells using an anti-CD3 antibody and anti-CD28 antibody; and (4) a step of collecting the cells after culture. |
| US11517589B2 |
Chimeric antigen receptor dendritic cell (CAR-DC) for treatment of cancer
The current invention provides monocytic cells transfected with chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) to selectively home to tumors and upon homing differentiate into dendritic cells capable of activating immunity which is inhibitory to said tumor. In one embodiment of the invention, monocytic cells are transfected with a construct encoding an antigen binding domain, a transcellular or structural domain, and an intracellular signaling domain. In one specific aspect of the invention, the antigen binding domain interacts with sufficient affinity to a tumor antigen, capable of triggering said intracellular domain to induce an activation signal to induce monocyte differentiation into DC. |
| US11517588B2 |
Nanoparticle, preparation process and uses thereof
The present disclosure provides a nanoparticle, a preparation process thereof, a method for treating cancer, a method for enhancing effect of a liver cancer drug, a method for ameliorating tumor hypoxia, and a method for enhancing effect of a liver cancer vaccine by using the nanoparticle. |
| US11517587B2 |
Drug therapy to inhibit chemotherapy-induced adverse effects and related pharmaceutical compositions, diagnostics, screening techniques and kits
The invention provides a method of treatment comprising reducing therapy-induced adverse effects (TIAE), including chemotherapy-induced adverse effects (CIAE), such as chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) and/or chemotherapy-induced cardiovascular adverse effects (CICAE) in a subject being treated with a CIAE-inducing anti-cancer active ingredient by co-administering to the subject a pharmaceutically effective amount of a NCS-1-protective composition. Related pharmaceutical compositions, diagnostics and screening techniques are also provided. |
| US11517584B2 |
RNAi agents for Hepatitis B virus infection
Described are compositions and methods for inhibition of Hepatitis B virus gene expression. RNA interference (RNAi) agents for inhibiting the expression of Hepatitis B virus gene are described. The HBV RNAi agents disclosed herein may be targeted to cells, such as hepatocytes, for example, by using conjugated targeting ligands. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more HBV RNAi agents optionally with one or more additional therapeutics are also described. Delivery of the described HBV RNAi agents to infected liver in vivo provides for inhibition of HBV gene expression and treatment of diseases and conditions associated with HBV infection. |
| US11517579B2 |
Compositions comprising at least one n-acetylated and at least one fucosylated oligosaccharide for use in the promotion of digestive capacity in infants and young children
This invention relates to compositions for use in the promotion of the development and/or of the growth of the surface area of the small intestine and in the associated improvement of the digestive capacity in an infant or in a young child. |
| US11517577B2 |
Fluorinated bile acid derivatives
The invention relates to compounds of general formula (I): wherein R2a, R2b, R3a, R3b, R5, Y and R7 are as defined herein are selective agonists at the FXR receptor and are useful for the treatment or prevention of diseases and conditions including nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH); primary biliary cirrhosis; primary sclerosing cholangitis; biliary atresia; cholestatic liver disease; hepatitis C infection; alcoholic liver disease; fibrosis; and liver damage arising from fibrosis. |
| US11517570B2 |
Crystalline succinate salt of 6-(6-aminopyrazin-2-yl)-n-(4-(4-(oxetan-3-yl)piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine
The present disclosure relates to compounds that are Syk inhibitors or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or co-crystals thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and to their use in the treatment of various disease states, including cancer and inflammatory conditions. In particular embodiments, a Syk inhibitor is a crystalline monomesylate salt of 6-(6-aminopyrazin-2-yl)-N-(4-(4-(oxetan-3-yl)piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)imidazo-[1,2-a]pyrazin-8-amine of formula 2: |
| US11517569B2 |
Vilazodone inclusion complexes, compositions and preparation thereof
Disclosed herein are inclusion complexes comprising vilazodone or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and an inclusion material, compositions and pharmaceutical formulations comprising the inclusion complexes, and methods for preparing the inclusion complexes, compositions or pharmaceutical formulations. |
| US11517567B2 |
Pharmaceutical compositions
The present disclosure relates to new crystal forms of chemical compounds, formulations including, methods of forming, and methods of using same. |
| US11517566B2 |
Oral product
An oral product includes a body that is wholly receivable in an oral cavity. The body includes a mouth-stable polymer matrix, cellulosic fibers embedded in the mouth-stable polymer matrix, and a mouth-soluble binder dispersed in the mouth-stable polymer matrix. |
| US11517564B2 |
Methods of treatment for cystic fibrosis
Compound I of the formula (I) and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salt(s) of Compound I comprised in a pharmaceutical composition and methods of using the same to treat cystic fibrosis. |
| US11517563B2 |
Liquid nimodipine compositions
Liquid compositions comprising nimodipine having improved nimodipine concentrations are provided herein. Methods of improving neurological outcome by reducing the incidence and severity of ischemic deficits in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage from ruptured intracranial berry aneurysms with the liquid compositions of the present invention are also detailed herein. |
| US11517562B2 |
Pharmaceutical compositions
The present invention relates to the field of methods for providing pharmaceutical compositions comprising poorly water-soluble drugs. In particular the present invention relates to compositions comprising stable, amorphous hybrid nanoparticles, comprising at least one protein kinase inhibitor and at least one polymeric stabilizing and matrix-forming component, useful in pharmaceutical compositions and in therapy. |
| US11517558B2 |
Nonracemic mixtures and uses thereof
Provided are compositions comprising unequal mixtures of (R)-amisulpride and (S)-amisulpride, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, where the amount of (R)-amisulpride is greater than the amount of (S)-amisulpride, compositions and medicaments comprising the same used for the treatment of various diseases and disorders, and methods of using same for the treatment of various diseases and disorders, including, but not limited to, dosage regimens. In addition, provided are various formulations thereof, including, but not limited to, formulations employing polymorphs of enantiomeric amisulpride. |
| US11517557B2 |
Analogs of cyclobenzaprine and amitriptyline
The present invention relates to cyclobenzaprine analogs and amitriptyline analogs, including deuterated forms useful for treatment or prevention of symptoms associated with post-traumatic stress disorder. |
| US11517555B2 |
Solid soluble ferric pyrophosphate formulations, kits, and methods using the same
A solid particulate formulation comprising soluble ferric pyrophosphate and a sachet comprising the solid particulate formulation of soluble ferric pyrophosphate for adding to a dialysis solution are provided. Improved methods of administering soluble ferric pyrophosphate comprising the solid particulate formulations and kits comprising the solid particulate formulation and a dialysis concentrate formulation are also disclosed. |
| US11517552B2 |
Method for treating psoriasis
A method for treating psoriasis including the steps of applying an isothiocyanate functional surfactant to an area affected by psoriasis, wherein the isothiocyanate functional surfactant comprises at least one isothiocyanate functional group associated with an aliphatic and/or aromatic carbon atom of the isothiocyanate functional surfactant. |
| US11517550B2 |
Lactylates for the prevention and treatment of infections caused by gram-positive bacteria in animals
The present invention pertains to the use for preventing or treating intestinal infections caused by gram-positive bacteria in animals of an antibacterial compound selected from lactylate in accordance with formula 1, R2-COO—[—CH(CH3)—COO]n—R1 Formula 1 or a Na, K, Ca, Mg, Fe(II), Zn, NH4, or Cu(II) salt thereof, a glycolylate of formula 2, R2-COO—[—CH2-COO]n-R1 Formula 2 or a Na, K, Ca, Mg, Fe(II), Zn, NH4, or Cu(II) salt thereof, a lactate ester of formula 3, HO—CH(CH3)—COO—R2 Formula 3 and/or a glycolic acid ester of formula 4, HO—CH2—COO—R2 Formula 4 wherein R1 is selected from H, n stands for an integer with a value of 1-10, and R2 stands for a C1-C35 alkyl or alkenyl chain which may be branched or unbranched. The compound, which preferably is a lactylate or a Na, K, Ca, Mg, Fe(II), Zn, NH4, or Cu(II) salt thereof, is particularly useful in the treatment or prevention of Clostridia. An animal nutrition composition and a method for preventing or treating infections are also claimed. |
| US11517545B2 |
Treatment of moderate and severe gastroparesis
Metoclopramide is administered for the treatment of moderate to severe gastroparesis, in some embodiments, severe gastroparesis. |
| US11517544B2 |
Bupropion as a modulator of drug activity
Dosage forms, drug delivery systems, and methods related to sustained release of dextromethorphan or improved therapeutic effects are disclosed. Typically, bupropion or a related compound is orally administered to a human being to be treated with, or being treated with, dextromethorphan. |
| US11517542B2 |
Bupropion as a modulator of drug activity
Dosage forms, drug delivery systems, and methods related to sustained release of dextromethorphan or improved therapeutic effects are disclosed. Typically, bupropion or a related compound is orally administered to a human being to be treated with, or being treated with, dextromethorphan. |
| US11517541B2 |
Applications of spermidine and its derivatives
Disclosed are applications of spermidine or its pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives. The inventors performed calculation and analysis using software based on existing data relating to protein and small-molecule structures, and screened out compounds which can effectively interfere with the activity of PAWS and thus reduce SAICAR synthesis, thereby achieving the goal of treating or improving tumors. It is expected to produce better effect in the treatment or improvement of tumors. |
| US11517534B2 |
Delayed release drug formulation
In a delayed release formulation comprising a core containing a drug and a delayed release coating for providing intestinal release, release of the drug in the colon is accelerated by including an isolation layer between the core and the delayed release coating. The delayed release coating comprises an inner layer and an outer layer. The outer layer comprises a pH dependently soluble polymeric material which has a pH threshold at about pH 5 or above. The inner layer comprises a soluble polymeric material which is soluble in intestinal fluid or gastrointestinal fluid, said soluble polymeric material being selected from the group consisting of a polycarboxylic acid polymer that is at least partially neutralised, and a non-ionic polymer, provided that, where said soluble polymeric material is a non-ionic polymer, said inner layer comprises at least one additive selected from a buffer agent and a base. |
| US11517533B2 |
Compositions of different densities for fast disintegrating multi-layer tablet
Described herein is a method for forming multi-layer drug dosage forms having at least two layers. In the method, a first formulation comprising a non-gelling matrix forming agent and having a first density is dosed into a preformed mold. A second formulation comprising a non-gelling matrix former and having a second density not equal to the first density is subsequently dosed into the preformed mold. Then, the combination of the formulations dosed into the mold is freeze dried to form the multi-layer dosage form having at least two layers. The use of a density difference between the first and second formulations ensures formation of a product with two distinct layers. |
| US11517531B2 |
Cerium oxide nanoparticle compositions and methods
Cerium oxide nanoparticles (CNPs) have been proven to exhibit antioxidant properties attributed to its surface oxidation states (Ce4+ to Ce3+ and vice versa) mediated at the oxygen vacancies on the surface of CNPs. Different anions in precursor cerium salts were used to prepare CNPs resulting in disclosed CNPs with varying physicochemical properties such as dispersion stability, hydrodynamic size, and the signature surface chemistry. The antioxidant catalytic activity and oxidation potentials of different CNPs have been significantly altered with the change of anions in the precursor salts. For one, CNPs prepared using precursor salts containing NO3− and Cl− ions exhibited increased antioxidant activity than previously thought possible. The change in oxidation potentials of CNPs with the change in concentration of the nitrate and chloride ions indicates the disclosed CNP's have different surface chemistry and antioxidant properties. These compositions and methods of their synthesis are disclosed. |
| US11517528B2 |
Lipid membrane structure for delivery into siRNA cell
A lipid membrane structure includes, as lipid components, a lipid compound represented by Formula (I): (R1)(R2)C(OH)—(CH3)a—(O—CO)b—X (I) [in the formula, a represents an integer of 3 to 5; b represents an integer of 0 or 1; R1 and R2 each independently represents a linear hydrocarbon group that may have —CO—O—; and X represents a 5- to 7-membered non-aromatic heterocyclic group or a group represented by Formula (B) (in the formula, d represents an integer of 0 to 3, and R3 and R4 each independently represents a C1-4 alkyl group or a C2-4 alkenyl group, where, R3 and R4 may be bonded to each other to form a 5- to 7-membered non-aromatic heterocycle (where, one or two C1-4 alkyl groups or C2-4 alkenyl groups may be substituted on the ring)]. |
| US11517527B2 |
Systems, devices and methods for making and expressing foam used in medical procedures
A medical device for making foam includes a syringe having a plunger for dispensing a liquid from a liquid dispensing port, and a mixing chamber including a mixing chamber inlet, a mixing chamber outlet, a liquid flow channel extending between the mixing chamber inlet and the mixing chamber outlet, and a gas inlet channel that intersects with the liquid flow channel. The system has a gas cartridge containing the gas, a first gas conduit connected with the syringe, and a second gas conduit connected with the gas inlet channel. An actuator is coupled with the gas cartridge for releasing the gas into the first and second gas conduits. The released gas in the first gas conduit forces the plunger toward the liquid dispensing port for dispensing the liquid from the liquid dispensing port and into the liquid flow channel while the released gas in the second gas conduit flows into the gas inlet channel of the mixing chamber for mixing with the liquid in the liquid flow channel. |
| US11517522B2 |
Aprepitant ready-to-use injection emulsion compositions
The present invention provides an emulsion composition comprising aprepitant for treatment of emesis. Particularly, the invention is a ready-to-use emulsion compositions comprising aprepitant and medium chain triglycerides for administration by intravenous infusion, wherein the emulsion composition is also free of ethanol. Further, the invention also provides processes of preparing such compositions and their use for the prevention and control of acute and delayed chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, and/or for prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting. |
| US11517521B2 |
Abuse deterrent immediate release formulations comprising non-cellulose polysaccharides
The present disclosure provides pharmaceutical compositions that provide immediate release of active ingredients and have abuse deterrent properties. In particular, the pharmaceutical compositions comprise at least one pharmaceutically active ingredient, at least one non-cellulose polysaccharide, at least one hydrophilic gelling polymer, and an effervescent system. |
| US11517519B2 |
Process for treating keratin fibres with a particular composition and a heating tool
The present invention relates to a process for treating human keratin fibres such as the hair, which comprises: i) a step of applying to the human keratin fibres a composition comprising: —at least one plant wax: —at least 60% by weight of water relative to the total weight of the composition; ii) followed by a step of heating the keratin fibres by means of a heating appliance at a temperature ranging from 80° C. to 160° C., preferably from 110° C. to 50° C., more preferably from 120° C. to 150° C., which is moved along the fibres, iii) optionally followed by a step of rinsing the keratin fibres. |
| US11517518B2 |
Two-step long-wear cosmetic system
Disclosed is a transfer-resistant and long-lasting two-step cosmetic system, and a method for applying the cosmetic system. The disclosed system includes a first composition that includes a styrenic block copolymer, a silicone acrylate copolymer, and a volatile oil and a second composition that includes a silicone oil. |
| US11517517B2 |
Composition comprising a structured aqueous phase and sericin
The invention relates to a composition comprising 5 to 100 wt. % of a structured aqueous phase wherein the composition contains 0.1 to 10 wt. % sericin by weight of water, said sericin having a proportion of beta-sheet in the secondary structure that exceeds 80%. It was found that sericin having a proportion of beta-sheet in the secondary structure that exceeds 80% is an excellent water structurant and can suitably be used to structure the aqueous phase of a wide range of products, such as cosmetic products, pharmaceutical products, food products and detergent compositions. |
| US11517511B2 |
Controlled release polymer encapsulated fragrances
The present disclosure relates to fragrance materials encapsulated within polymeric materials in the form of microcapsules of polymer encapsulated fragrance. The microcapsules are mixed with a water-based binding agent so that a coating forms on the microcapsule in situ, after which the coated microcapsules may be applied to hard surfaces of a product, from which controlled release of the fragrance is provided over time as the product is subjected to normal handling by a user. |
| US11517510B2 |
Hand sanitizer and method of making the same
The hand sanitizer may be a hand foam sanitizer or a hand gel sanitizer. Each of the hand sanitizers includes at least one stabilizing agent, at least one skin care agent, and a volume of disinfecting micelle capsules suspended therein. Each disinfecting capsule has a polymer shell which defines a hollow core. The polymer shell includes an antimicrobial material. The antimicrobial material may have a concentration of between 0.5 wt % and 95 wt % of the polymer shell. In order to make the hand foam sanitizer, at least one foaming agent is added to produce a foam by air foaming. The hollow core of each disinfecting capsule may be filled with a material, such as at least one disinfectant, at least one fragrance, at least one supplemental skin care agent, or combinations thereof. |
| US11517507B2 |
Preparation method for dental material with transmittance and color gradients and product prepared thereby
Disclosed are a dental material with transmittance and color gradients and a method of preparing the dental material. The method includes (1) preparing at least three types of composite resin material precursor powders; (2) sequentially adding the precursor powders into a mold and performing dry pressing to obtain a preform body; alternatively, (2′) dry pressing the first type of precursor powder into a first green body, wrapping the first green body with the second type of precursor powder and then performing dry pressing to obtain a second green body, and repeating the wrapping and dry pressing operations until all types of precursor powder are dry pressed to obtain a preform body; and (3) performing hot-pressing consolidation on the preform body to obtain the desired dental material. |
| US11517505B2 |
Integrated container and dosing device for liquid medication delivery
A medication delivery apparatus including a container and a paired delivery device removably attached to the container, wherein a fluid passageway between the container and the delivery device permits fluid medication to be transferred from the container to the delivery device to then be dispensed from the delivery device. The delivery device is rotatable between first and second operative positions with respect to the container, the first operative position for filling the delivery device with a predetermined dosage of a liquid medication and the second operative position for dispensing the predetermined dosage from the delivery device. The first and second operative positions of the delivery device may correspond with respective inverted and upright positions of the container. |
| US11517504B2 |
Storage bag
A method of making a storage bag comprising the following steps performed in any order: (a) forming a composite tube having an inner surface comprising a higher melting polymer, an outer surface comprising a lower melting polymer, two ends, and a diameter; (b) flattening the tube in a direction perpendicular to the diameter; (c) forming a joint at one of the ends at a temperature between respective melting points of the higher melting polymer and the lower melting polymer; (d) providing a composite sheet having a first side comprising a higher melting polymer and a second side comprising a lower melting polymer; and (e) disposing the composite sheet over the joint such that the first side comprising a lower melting polymer engages the joint and forming a lap seam over the joint at a temperature between respective melting points of the higher melting polymer and the lower melting polymer, and a storage bag made by such method. |
| US11517503B2 |
Heating system for a sauna and sauna with such a heating system
The heating system for a sauna comprises an oven and an accumulator. The heating system is electrically connectable to a mains which provides a first electrical power. The accumulator is provided to provide a second electrical power. The oven is operable with the first and second electrical powers to increase the thermal power. |
| US11517502B2 |
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation assisting apparatus
A cardiopulmonary resuscitation assisting apparatus including: an acceleration sensor (13); a magnetic sensor (19); a first calculation section (233A) which obtains a relational expression (N) between a compression depth Da and the coil-to-coil distance AD; a determination section (234) which differentiates the relational expression (N) with respect to an output value of the magnetic sensor (19) and compares a resulting differentiated value of the relational expression (N) with a predetermined threshold to thereby determine whether notification for assistance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation is necessary or not; and a voice generating section (25) which performs the notification for assistance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. |
| US11517500B2 |
Massage apparatus
Disclosed is a massage apparatus. The massage apparatus includes a vibration array including a plurality of vibration devices, a driver configured to vibrate the plurality of vibration devices, and a processor configured to control the driver to generate a stimulus at a stimulus point between the plurality of vibration devices by simultaneously vibrating two or more vibration devices among the plurality of vibration devices. |
| US11517493B1 |
Motorized convertible knee scooter
A convertible, self-propelled, motorized mobility assistance device in a plurality of embodiments is provided, comprising a scooter-like chassis (1400) with support deck (300) portion, a handlebar (700), and at least one removable, interchangeable knee rest (800) or seat attachment (1300); wherein the device is mounted atop and driven by at least three motorized wheels (400, 500) which are connected to a source of power and propulsion (1200), and drive (1100). The device further includes a steering system, braking system, and mechanisms for height-adjustability, comfort, and portability. |
| US11517484B2 |
Absorbent article
The present invention is intended to provide an absorbent article that is excellent in anti-odor effect at the time of disposal. A pants-type disposable diaper includes an anti-odor tape that has a first gas barrier layer coupled to the pants-type disposable diaper and a second gas barrier layer that is stuck in a separable manner to either front or back surface of the first gas barrier layer via an adhesive agent containing an anti-odor agent. The anti-odor tape takes an anti-odor measure by separating the second gas barrier layer from the first gas barrier layer to expose the adhesive agent to the outside at the time of disposal of the pants-type disposable diaper. |
| US11517483B2 |
Method of forming primary package tube for tampons
High-speed methods to close tubular plastic wrappers may include providing a packaging film on a mandrel in the form of a hollow tube, forming a folded surface by rotating the hollow tube and mandrel while counter-rotating a plate having a plurality of folding blades, to form a plurality of folds that define the folded surface, substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the hollow tube, each folding blade engaging a portion of the protruding tube portion, applying heat and pressure to the folded surface to form a closed end, inserting the tampon into the tube, and closing the first end of the tube. The film material comprises at least one thermoplastic surface, and the mandrel has a first end extending from a revolving platform and a second end, distal the first end. The mandrel can rotate with respect to the revolving platform on which it is mounted. |
| US11517480B2 |
Multi-lumen bridge for negative pressure wound therapy system
A bridge for facilitating delivery of reduced pressure to a wound site includes a reduced pressure lumen configured to be fluidly coupled to a reduced pressure source, a secondary pressure lumen configured to be fluidly coupled to a secondary pressure source, and one or more fluid adapters operable to be connected to a wound dressing disposed at the wound site. The one or more fluid adapters are positioned and configured with respect to the reduced pressure lumen to apply reduced pressure from the reduced pressure lumen to the wound site through the wound dressing and deliver exudate removed from the wound site through the reduced pressure lumen to the reduced pressure tubing. The secondary pressure lumen is fluidly coupled to the reduced pressure lumen to facilitate flow of the exudate removed from the wound site by the reduced pressure source using the secondary pressure source. |
| US11517475B2 |
Dual helical coil ophthalmic surgical instruments for removal of lens materials and methods of use
An ophthalmic surgical instrument for cataract removal surgery includes a helical coil structure including a wire or elongated structure coiled in a plurality essentially similar diameter coils of 360-degree turns in a corkscrew having a coil diameter sufficiently small to fit within an incision of a human ocular lens capsule for entering the human ocular lens capsule during a cataract removal surgery. A pointed sharp end pierces and grasps a human ocular lens under the control of a surgeon upon being inserted in a human ocular lens capsule within said ocular lens capsule during a cataract removal surgery. The corkscrew structure firmly holds the human ocular lens and controls the position and movement of the human ocular lens during said cataract removal surgery. |
| US11517470B2 |
Lip sealing tape
A lip sealing tape for preventing a user's mouth from opening in daily life and during sleep is proposed. The lip sealing tape adds a mouth-closing vector to assist a vector that displaces a position of a user's tongue forward and upward, thereby forming a closed vector system of muscles of the entire body to increase physical stability and induce nasal respiration (breathing through a user's nose) to gradually reduce oral respiration while promoting nasal respiration. The lip sealing tape is characterized by simply adding the mouth-closing vector to prevent opening of the user's upper and lower lips, by means of horizontal and vertical adhesive tape portions, thereby minimizing a contact area with a user's facial skin when worn and thus minimizing discomfort due to stuffiness while maximizing safety when worn. |
| US11517468B2 |
Adhesive ostomy wafer having a liner removed to expose adhesive
An adhesive ostomy wafer has a liner removed to expose adhesive and thus ready the adhesive ostomy wafer for adhesion to a user. The adhesive ostomy wafer includes a backing layer providing a distal surface of the adhesive ostomy wafer that is oriented to face away from skin of the user during use, an adhesive layer deposited onto the backing layer, with the adhesive layer providing a proximal surface of the adhesive ostomy wafer, an opening formed through the backing layer and the adhesive layer, with the opening adapted to fit around a stoma of the user, and a reinforcement structure located between the distal surface and the proximal surface of the adhesive ostomy wafer. |
| US11517466B2 |
Limb elevation device with securement straps
A limb elevation device comprising a base having a proximal section with an angled upper surface and a distal section with a planar upper surface. The bottom surface of the distal section having one or more recesses with anchor points disposed within the one or more recesses. Securement straps may be selectively attached to the anchor points and the securement straps may be utilized to secure the limb elevation device to a table, bed, or other surface and/or to secure the patient's leg to the securement device itself. |
| US11517461B2 |
Gastric diverter and digestive tract support and release method thereof
A gastric diverter and a digestive tract support and a release method thereof. The digestive tract support has undeployed shape and deployed shape, and includes upper support, lower support and connecting member. In the deployed shape, a first opening is provided at top of the upper support, a second opening is provided at bottom thereof, and the lower support is disposed below the upper support; a third opening is provided at top of the lower support, a fourth opening is provided at bottom thereof, and the upper support and the lower support are connected by a plurality of connecting members; the fourth opening of the lower support is connected to a membrane tube, the deployed upper support and lower support both cannot pass through an open gastric pyloric orifice, and the connecting members can pass through the gastric pyloric orifice or be placed at the gastric pyloric orifice. |
| US11517460B2 |
Devices and methods for modulating intestinal flow
A device for implanting in a gastrointestinal system of a patient may include an elongate flow modulator configured to be inserted in an intestine, wherein the flow modulator defines an enclosed interior space to hold a fill material. |
| US11517458B2 |
Implant delivery system
A delivery system used for vascular implant delivery is described. In some embodiments, the delivery system includes a user-gripped handle used to aid in retracting and advancing an implant. In some embodiments, the delivery system includes a telescoping pusher system to aid in retracting and advancing an implant. |
| US11517456B2 |
Branched stent graft
A stent graft includes a main body extending along a longitudinal axis when in a preinstalled configuration prior to insertion into a body of a patient. The stent graft also includes a mobile external coupling extending away from the main body and configured to align with a secondary blood vessel within the body to provide access thereto. The main body includes a plurality of stents extending thereabout. The stents include a first bracketing stent extending about a proximal side of the mobile external coupling, and a second bracketing stent located adjacent the first bracketing stent and extending about a distal side of the mobile external coupling. The first bracketing stent includes peaks that are aligned along a first axis, and the second bracketing stent includes peaks that are aligned along a second axis that diverges from the first axis relative to a circumferential direction toward the mobile external coupling. |
| US11517453B2 |
Bioprinting process
A bio-printing process comprises a step of preparing a target digital model representative of the three-dimensional organization of the tissue to be produced, a step of controlling a bio-printing instrument for the deposition of a plurality of layers of living cells and of biomaterials, a step of calculation of a digital printing model as a function of the digital model of the product to be produced, and of a model predicting change, and also characteristics of the constituents to be printed. The step of controlling the bio-printing instrument is carried out according to the digital printing model calculated in this way. A system is also described for implementing this process. |
| US11517446B2 |
Expandable intervertebral fusion implant
An expandable intervertebral fusion implant, including an inferior component, including a first top surface, a first bottom surface, a first end, a second end, and a first hole including a first portion and a second portion, a superior component, including a second top surface, a second bottom surface, a third end, and a fourth end, and an expansion mechanism including a flexible shaft arranged in the first hole, the flexible shaft including a fifth end, a sixth end connected to the first bottom surface, and a first plurality of teeth. |
| US11517442B2 |
Dynamic spinal segment replacement
A vertebral body system and method having a polyaxial fastener receiving member, adjustable width plates and a pedicle screw having a pedicle threaded portion and a threaded portion for fastening to the vertebral body. |
| US11517440B2 |
Apparatus, method and system for providing customizable bone implants
The present invention includes a method for generating a three-dimensional model of a bone and generating a cut plan for excavating a portion of the bone according to the cut plan to allow the insertion of a custom implant. In a particular arrangement, the method also includes excavating the bone with an autonomous extremity excavator utilizing the cut plan generated by a processor. In a further arrangement, the method includes generating a digital model of a custom implant and generating, using the digital model, a physical model sharing the same dimensions as the digital module using manufacturing device. |
| US11517439B2 |
Bioresorbable bone implant and production method
The invention relates to a bone implant (1) for correcting an incorrect position of a bone, the bone implant (1) having a first portion (2) for attachment to a first bone portion (3) and a second portion (4) for attachment to a second bone portion (5), the bone implant (1) being prepared so that, when fixed to the bone, it orients the first bone portion (3) and the second bone portion (5) with respect to one another and keeps said portions at a distance from one another, the bone implant (1) having such a geometry and being adapted so as to force a predetermined orientation of the second bone portion (5) relative to the first bone portion (3). The invention also relates to a method for producing such a bone implant (1). |
| US11517433B2 |
Staged deployment devices and methods for transcatheter heart valve delivery
A delivery device for a collapsible heart valve includes an operating handle and a catheter assembly. The operating handle includes a frame defining a movement space therein, a carriage assembly moveable in a longitudinal direction within the movement space, and a coupler having locked and unlocked conditions, the coupler being operatively connected to the carriage assembly for movement therewith. The catheter assembly includes a shaft around which a valve-receiving compartment is defined, the shaft being operatively connected to one of the frame or the carriage assembly, and a distal sheath operatively connected to the carriage assembly for movement therewith between a closed condition adapted to maintain the valve in the compartment and an open condition adapted to fully deploy the valve. |
| US11517432B2 |
Expandable introducer sheath
An expandable introducer sheath provided with a steering mechanism is disclosed. The introducer sheath is configured for providing a prosthesis delivery system percutaneous access to a patient's vasculature. The introducer sheath includes a sheath component defining a central lumen and having a longitudinally-extending, radially-expandable portion. The sheath component also includes a steering wire slidably disposed within a wall thereof that longitudinally extends along the radially-expandable portion. When the steering wire is in a slackened configuration, the steering wire permits a width of the radially-expandable portion to increase. When the steering wire is in a taut configuration, the steering wire permits a distal portion of the sheath component to be manipulated or bent in order to align a distal port of the introducer sheath, for instance, with an ostium of a branch vessel. |
| US11517428B2 |
Transcatheter pulmonic regenerative valve
Artificial heart valves, their manufacture, and methods of use are described. Generally, artificial heart valves can be deployed to replace or supplement defective heart valves in a patient. These artificial heart valves can comprise a frame with an inner skirt and leaflets. These inner skirt and leaflets can be generated from regenerative tissue to allow integration of the tissue with the body of a patient, while the frame can be generated from bioabsorbable material to allow dissolution of the frame over time. This combination of materials may allow for the artificial valve to grow with a patient and avoid costly and potentially dangerous replacement for patients receiving artificial valves. |
| US11517425B2 |
Device for implanting a prosthesis for a heart valve and assembly procedure
A device for implanting a heart prosthesis including a central body, a containment portion having one or more sub-components, and a release device for the central body capable of being inserted into a catheter. A device for assisting the connection operation between the central body and the sub-components of the containment portion includes an assembly of catheters, of which there are at least two catheters for each sub-component of the containment portion, the catheters being joined to each other over a portion thereof and having at least one free end for each catheter. |
| US11517424B2 |
Tool for molding dysphonia treatment tool, and method for bending front piece of dysphonia treatment tool
The present invention provides a jig for forming a dysphonia treatment tool, the jig being capable of bending a front piece in a position not through a hole. A jig 20C for forming a dysphonia treatment tool X by deformation, the dysphonia treatment tool X including: a plurality of clamping sections each having a front piece 1a disposed on a front surface of incised thyroid cartilage and a rear piece disposed on a rear surface of the thyroid cartilage, the clamping sections configured to be fit to respective cut ends of the thyroid cartilage facing each other; and a bridging section linking the clamping sections to each other, the front piece having a hole 3 formed therein, the forming jig includes a clip section 22 having a pair of maintaining sections 21a, 21b configured to sandwich the front piece 1a from both surfaces to cover at least a portion of the hole 3. |
| US11517423B2 |
Piggyback intraocular lens that improves overall vision where there is a local loss of retinal function
Systems and methods are provided for improving overall vision in patients suffering from a loss of vision in a portion of the retina (e.g., loss of central vision) by providing a piggyback lens which in combination with the cornea and an existing lens in the patient's eye redirects and/or focuses light incident on the eye at oblique angles onto a peripheral retinal location. The piggyback lens can include a redirection element (e.g., a prism, a diffractive element, or an optical component with a decentered GRIN profile) configured to direct incident light along a deflected optical axis and to focus an image at a location on the peripheral retina. Optical properties of the piggyback lens can be configured to improve or reduce peripheral errors at the location on the peripheral retina. One or more surfaces of the piggyback lens can be a toric surface, a higher order aspheric surface, an aspheric Zernike surface or a Biconic Zernike surface to reduce optical errors in an image produced at a peripheral retinal location by light incident at oblique angles. |
| US11517421B2 |
Flexible implant with adjustable coils
Devices and methods for securing a graft with respect to bone are provided. One exemplary embodiment of a surgical implant includes a flexible filament body and a suture filament or repair construct that extends through the filament body at multiple locations. The repair construct is formed into one or more coils, which can receive a graft. The flexible filament body can be configured to be actuated between unstressed and anchoring configurations, the latter of which sets a location of the suture filament, and associated graft, in a bone tunnel. More particularly, the flexible filament body can ball up, or become denser, to a size that cannot pass into the bone tunnel in which the suture filament holding the graft is disposed. The present disclosure also provides for feedback units to assist a surgeon in knowing a location of the implant. Further, other exemplary devices and methods are provided. |
| US11517410B2 |
Device for cleaning teeth
Device for cleaning teeth which comprises a dental floss fork provided with a grippable handle and with two rods with free ends spaced from each other and a dental floss, which is mounted with a bridge section between the free ends of the two rods of the dental floss fork. The dental floss has annular extension and the dental floss fork is provided with a guide, in which the dental floss is housed, for supporting it along its annular extension. The dental floss is slidably mounted within the guide. |
| US11517409B2 |
Dental implant analog
The present invention relates to a dental implant analog, an implant analog kit comprising the dental implant analog, the combination of a physical model of a set of a patient's teeth and the dental implant analog and a method of positioning a dental implant analog into a physical model of a set of a patient's teeth. |
| US11517406B2 |
Dental component and a dental implant
A dental component comprising a fixture engagement portion for engaging the dental component with a dental fixture adapted to be inserted into a jawbone or for engaging the dental component with a fixture replica. |
| US11517404B2 |
Self-ligating bracket
A self-ligating bracket include a bracket body with an arch wire slot. A mesial recess is located at a mesial side of the bracket body and extends into the bracket body from the arch wire slot. A distal recess is located at a distal side of the bracket body and extends into the bracket body from the arch wire slot. A central ridge defines a ridge surface separated from the lateral ledges respectively by mesial and distal walls. A clip includes a first arm and a second arm connected by a U-shaped portion. The first arm terminates in a mesial arm, a distal arm, and a middle arm. The clip is moveable between an open position in which the arch wire slot is accessible and a closed position in which the arch wire slot is occluded. |
| US11517402B2 |
Apparatus and method for reducing bruxism and occlusal forces
An oral orthotic device includes a body having a left portion including an upper surface and a right portion including an upper surface. The upper surface of the left portion and the upper surface of the right portion define a plane positioned to extend above an irregular surface defined by teeth of a user. A bite block extends from the upper surface of one of the left portion or the right portion a distance above the plane such that the bite block is disposed on the oral orthotic device exclusively on either the left portion or the right portion. One or more springs extend from the body and are configured to buffer the body from the teeth of the user. A lingual portion is coupled to the left portion of the body and to the right portion of the body. The lingual portion encloses a helical wire. |
| US11517395B2 |
Control device, control method, and surgical system
The present technology relates to a control device, a control method, and a surgical system that enable an operator to implement operation without a burden. A control unit controls a plurality of patterns of operations of a surgical instrument, and an acquisition unit obtains motion information indicating a motion of a user. Furthermore, the control unit controls the operations of the respective patterns corresponding to the motion information obtained by the acquisition unit in parallel using only a single operation performed by the user as a trigger. The present technology can be applied to a control device of a surgical system. |
| US11517386B2 |
Dual-use handle
The invention provides a dual-purpose handle, comprising a body, wherein mounting holes are provided in the body and are used for connecting to functional members; the mounting holes are provided in the body in both an axial direction and a radial direction; axial and radial mounting holes provided in the body can enable the handle and the functional members to easily and quickly switch between two connection forms, i.e. straight and T-shaped; and torsional torques that are different in magnitude can be output by means of different connection manners under the action of the same operation force. Clamping devices fitted with the functional members are arranged in the mounting holes; and when the functional members are connected to the handle, the clamping devices can fix the functional members and prevent same from rotating in a cavity of the body of the handle. The axial and radial holes of the handle are configured to be through holes, so that the handle can be adapted to guide needles of different sizes passing through same and is suitable for minimally invasive surgery, thereby further expanding the range of use of the handle. |
| US11517385B2 |
Medical instrument
The disclosure relates to an actuation unit (16) for a medical instrument (10) and to a medical instrument (10) with a shaft (12) which extends between a proximal end (20) and a distal end (22), wherein the instrument (10) is designed at the distal end (22) to receive an end effector (14), an actuation unit (16, 216) which is assigned to the proximal end of the shaft (12), and which has a plurality of drives (50, 52, 54, 56), and with at least two control trains (100, 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 114) which extend through the shaft (12), wherein the at least two control trains (100, 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 114) can be used for controlling at least one degree of freedom of the instrument, in particular for deflecting the end effector (14), wherein the at least two control trains (100, 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 114) comprise a first control train (100, 104, 108, 112) and a second control train (102, 106, 110, 114), and wherein the first control train (100, 104, 108, 112) is coupled to a first carrier (70, 74, 78, 82) and the second control train (102, 106, 110, 114) is coupled to a second carrier (72, 76, 80, 84), on which a drive (50, 52, 54, 56) acts for generating a pushing movement or pulling movement of the carrier (70, 72, 74, 76, 78, 80, 82, 84). |
| US11517382B2 |
Method and device for cup implanting using inertial sensors
A computer-assisted surgery (CAS) system comprises a cup implanting device including a shaft having a tooling end and a handle end with a handle for being manipulated, the shaft having a longitudinal axis, the tooling end adapted to support a cup for being received in an acetabulum of a patient, and a rotation indicator having a visual guide representative of a device plane, wherein the device plane is in a known position and orientation relative to a center of the cup on the tooling end. A CAS processing unit includes at least one inertial sensor unit connected to the cup implanting device, the inertial sensor unit outputting three-axes readings and having a virtual preset orientation related to a reference axis of a pelvis of the patient, the virtual preset orientation being based on pre-operative imaging specific to the pelvis of the patient, the reference axis of the pelvis passing through a center of rotation of said acetabulum of the pelvis and through a reference landmark of the pelvis, wherein an instant three-axis orientation of the longitudinal axis of the cup implanting device is trigonometrically known relatively to the reference axis when the cup is in the acetabulum of the patient and the device plane passes through the reference landmark via the visual guide, the instant three-axis orientation used for calibrating the inertial sensor unit on the cup implanting device relative to the pelvis. |
| US11517380B2 |
Systems and methods for handheld robotic surgery
A robotic surgery method for cutting a bone of a patient includes characterizing the geometry and positioning of the bone and manually moving a handheld manipulator, the handheld manipulator operatively coupled to a bone cutting tool having an end effector portion, to cut a portion of the bone with the end effector portion. The handheld manipulator further comprises a manipulator housing and an actuator assembly movably coupled between the manipulator housing and the bone cutting tool. The method further includes causing the actuator assembly to automatically move relative to the manipulator housing to maintain the end effector portion of the tool within a desired bone cutting envelope in response to movement of the manipulator housing relative to the bone. |
| US11517377B2 |
Systems and methods for predictively avoiding tracking interruptions involving a manipulator
Systems and methods are disclosed wherein a tracker is detected within a field-of-view of a localizer. In one example, a virtual line-of-sight boundary is generated based on the line-of-sight relationship between the tracker and localizer. Additionally or alternatively, a virtual field-of-view boundary is generated based on the field-of-view of the localizer. A virtual object is associated with a manipulator, a surgical tool coupled to the manipulator, or the tracker when coupled to manipulator and/or surgical tool. Controller(s) predictively determine whether a planned movement of the manipulator will cause a virtual collision between the virtual object and the virtual line-of-sight boundary and/or virtual field-of-view boundary. The controller(s) enable a response based on an outcome of predictively determining whether the planned movement will cause the virtual collision. |
| US11517374B2 |
Systems and methods for coronary occlusion treatment
The present disclosure includes catheter systems and methods for treatment of occlusions, including coronary artery chronic total occlusions. The catheter system comprises a catheter coupled to a control system with a distal end inserted into a patient and proximal to a location within a blood vessel with an occlusion. The catheter comprises a flexible outer sheath surrounding a housing with a plurality of lumens to perform various functions to penetrate occlusions. |
| US11517370B2 |
Surgical forceps having a cutting edge
A surgical forceps includes an end effector assembly including a first jaw member and a second jaw member pivotally engaged with one another. At least one of the first or second jaw member is pivotable between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position. The first jaw member includes first and second surfaces on opposite sides thereof. The first surface is disposed in opposition to the second jaw member. The second surface includes a cutting edge disposed on a proximal portion thereof. The second jaw member includes a proximal flange having first and second raised sidewalls defining a proximal channel therebetween. The proximal channel receives the cutting edge of the first jaw member when the first and second jaw members are in the approximated position. The cutting edge of the first jaw member is exposed when the first and second jaw members are in the spaced apart position. |
| US11517369B2 |
Blood vessel dissecting device
A blood vessel dissecting device is disclosed, which includes a dissecting device which, when being inserted into a living body along a blood vessel, dissects tissue in a direction of alignment thereof with the blood vessel, and a cutting device which, when being inserted into the living body along the blood vessel, cuts tissue surrounding the blood vessel in a direction of alignment thereof with the blood vessel. The cutting device includes a main body section which is inserted into the living body and holds the tissue between itself and the dissecting device, and a cutting section which cuts the tissue held between the main body section and the dissecting device. |
| US11517367B2 |
Hydraulic conductivity monitoring to initiate tissue division
A method for performing an electrosurgical procedure at a surgical site on a patient includes continually sensing electrical and physical properties proximate the surgical site that includes acquiring readings of tissue electrical impedance with respect to time at the surgical site; identifying the minima and maxima of the impedance readings with respect to time; and correlating the minima and/or the maxima of the impedance readings with hydration level and/or hydraulic conductivity in the tissue at the surgical site. The method also includes controlling the application of electrosurgical energy to the surgical site to vary energy delivery based on the step of correlating the minima and/or the maxima of the impedance readings with the hydration level/or and the hydraulic conductivity in the tissue at the surgical site. The process may be an ablation process. |
| US11517366B2 |
Adaptive and self-adaptive plasma cancer therapeutic platform
A method and system of adaptive cold atmospheric based treatment for diseased tissues, such as an area with cancerous cells, is disclosed. A plasma device generates a cold atmospheric plasma jet directed at the area having cancerous cells. A sensor is operable to sense the viability of the cancerous cells in the area. A controller is coupled to the plasma device and sensor. The controller is operative to control an initial plasma jet generated by the plasma device. The controller receives a sensor signal from the sensor to determine cell viability of the selected cells from the initial plasma jet. The controller adjusts the plasma jet based on the viability of the cancerous cells. |
| US11517365B1 |
Devices and methods for treatment of dermatological conditions
Embodiments described herein are directed to a system for providing alternating freeze and thaw cycles. The system includes a controller, a vessel for holding a working fluid, a pressure generator, a cooler, a cooler heat exchanger, a heater, a heater heat exchanger, a check valve, and a treatment instrument. In some embodiments, the treatment instrument includes a distal end, a proximal end, a connecting portion adjacent to the proximal end, a needle element adjacent the distal end, a handle portion disposed between the proximal and distal end, and a depth-limiting element to limit an injection depth of the needle element. |
| US11517360B2 |
Method and apparatus for treating canine cruciate ligament disease
Prostheses and methods for treating canine cruciate ligament disease are disclosed comprising placement of a specifically configured implant on the femur or tibia to displace targeted muscle or connective tissue associated with the stifle joint so as to reduce cranial tibial thrust. |
| US11517358B2 |
Interfragmentary guide and plate system
A plating system includes a bone plate including an aperture. A locking member is receivable in the aperture to attach the bone plate to a joint. The plating system includes a guide including a body having a first end portion, a second end portion, an attachment portion attached to the bone plate, and a rotating portion including a sleeve to receive a drill or a guide wire. The first end portion of the body is rotationally connected to the attachment portion to pivot the body about a first axis to move the sleeve, and the rotating portion is rotationally connected to the second end portion of the body of the guide to pivot the rotating portion about a second axis to move the sleeve. The rotating portion translates along the second axis to move the sleeve, and the sleeve defines one of a plurality of trajectories. |
| US11517357B2 |
Combination set screw breakoff and tab breaker instrument
A surgical system including a combination instrument for breaking of tabs of a reduction connector and providing a counter torque for a driver is disclosed. The combination instrument may have an elongated rigid structure and include an internal shaft and a magazine portion configured to store at least one tab of a reduction connector. The combination instrument may further include a cut-out portion configured to retain the at least one tab within the magazine portion. In some embodiments, the driver may be configured to be inserted into the internal shaft of the combination instrument. In some embodiments, the driver is rotatable within the internal shaft of the combination instrument and configured to drive a set screw within the reduction connector. Disclosed drivers may be manual drivers or powered drivers. Some embodiments, may include a collar or a cap from which the broken off tabs may be ejected. |
| US11517350B2 |
Devices, systems and methods for treating the skin
According to some embodiments, a method of treating a skin surface of a subject comprises heating a skin surface, abrading native skin tissue of a subject using a microdermabrasion device, wherein using the microdermabrasion device comprises moving the microdermabrasion device relative to the skin surface while simultaneously delivering at least one treatment fluid to the skin surface being treated and cooling the abraded skin surface. |
| US11517345B2 |
Snare assembly portion, an endoscopic catheter assembly and a method for utilizing the same
An endoscopic catheter assembly including a catheter portion is disclosed. The catheter portion includes a proximal portion and a distal portion. The catheter portion includes a tube-shaped body defining a passage extending there-through. |
| US11517343B2 |
Vibration transmitter, ultrasonic transducer structure, and medical device
A vibration transmitter includes: a proximal end extending portion; a supported portion; a distal end extending portion; a first relay unit provided between the supported portion and the proximal end extending portion; and a second relay unit provided between the supported portion and the distal end extending portion. The second relay unit includes a horn that is constructed such that an outer diameter at a position continuously adjacent to the supported portion is larger than: (i) an outer diameter of the first relay unit at a position continuously adjacent to the supported portion, and (ii) the outer diameter of the distal end extending portion. The horn expands amplitude of vibration output from a distal end of the distal end extending portion to be larger than a maximum amplitude at an antinode of vibration in the first relay unit or the proximal end extending portion. |
| US11517333B2 |
Predrilling guide for knee osteotomy fixation plate
A guide for guiding drill bits to form holes in a bone in a predetermined pattern for receiving fasteners to secure an implant to the bone is provided. The guide includes a guide body having a bone interface side opposite an operative side, the bone interface side having a bone contacting surface engageable with a surface of the bone. The guide also includes a plurality of drill guides extending from the operative side of the guide body for guiding corresponding drill bits, wherein the bone contacting surface of the guide body is configured to substantially conform to surface contours of the bone at a predetermined position on the bone. A method of designing the guide is also provided. |
| US11517331B2 |
Instrument leading edge measurement system and method
Measurement of a leading edge of an instrument passing from a first medium having a first density to a second medium having a second density using a displacement sensor alone. In particular, a displacement signal, a velocity signal, and an acceleration signal measured from or derived from a displacement sensor are analyzed to determine when the leading edge of the instrument passes from the first material to the second material as the leading edge of the instrument is advanced relative to the material. For instance, the measurement may be used to output an occurrence signal that indicates to a user that the instrument has passed from the first medium to the second medium. Additionally, a length measurement of the path of the instrument when passing from the first medium to the second medium may be recorded, and/or the instrument may be controlled (e.g., the instrument may be stopped). |
| US11517326B1 |
Methods and systems of determining drill breakthrough during surgical drilling
A handheld surgical instrument includes a motor that transmits rotational movement to a drill bit of the handheld surgical instrument. The drill bit extends through a depth measurement module with a depth measurement extension, and a cannula, which extends forward from the drill to measure bore depth. The depth measurement extension is moveably mounted to the drill so as to extend into the rotor bore of the motor. As the drill advances forward, the depth measurement extension remains static. As a result of the advancement of the drill, the rotor extends over the proximal end of the depth measurement extension. A controller is configured to determine a breakthrough time and a breakthrough displacement of the drill bit based on displacement data and derived signals. The controller is further configured to determine a proper length of a screw to be used in a fixation surgical procedure based on the displacement data. |
| US11517325B2 |
Closed loop feedback control of motor velocity of a surgical stapling and cutting instrument based on measured displacement distance traveled over a specified time interval
A motorized surgical instrument is disclosed. The surgical instrument includes a displacement member, a motor coupled to the displacement member, a control circuit coupled to the motor, a position sensor coupled to the control circuit, and a timer circuit coupled to the control circuit. The timer circuit is configured to measure elapsed time and to to receive, from the position sensor, a position of the displacement member in a current zone during a set time interval, measure displacement of the displacement member at a set time at the end of the set time interval, wherein the measured displacement is defined as the distance traveled by the displacement member during the set time interval at a set command velocity for the current zone, and set a command velocity of the displacement member for a subsequent zone based on the measured displacement of the displacement member within the current zone. |
| US11517323B2 |
Adhesive pad and hemostasis system
An adhesive pad for use with a hemostasis device comprising a footplate having a top surface and a receiving device positioned on the footplate, the adhesive pad comprising: (1) a flexible backing layer having a bottom surface, a central portion having an opening, a first side portion, and a second side portion; (2) an adhesive layer applied to the bottom surface of the backing layer; and (3) a release layer removably secured to the adhesive layer. The opening in the central portion of the backing layer is sized to fit the receiving device of the hemostasis device, and the adhesive layer applied to the bottom surface of the first and second side portions of the backing layer is configured to adhere to and extend beyond the top surface of the footplate. |
| US11517322B2 |
Articulating clip applier
A surgical apparatus for application of surgical clips to body tissue is provided. The surgical apparatus includes a housing, a drive assembly, a trigger, and a shaft assembly. The trigger is operatively connected with the drive assembly. The drive assembly is at least partially positioned within the housing. The shaft assembly extends distally from the housing and has a first tubular member pivotally connected with a second tubular member located distally from the first tubular member. An articulation mechanism is operatively connected between the first and second tubular members, and includes a gear rack, at least one gear, and a gear segment, respectfully connected with each other to pivot the second tubular member about the pivot axis. The gear rack and at least one gear are located within the first tubular member. The gear segment extends proximally from the second tubular member. |
| US11517319B2 |
Medical occluder device
An occluder device is provided for occluding a cardiovascular defect or a gap between a medical device and adjacent body tissue, the device including a compliant balloon defining a fluid-tight balloon chamber and a balloon channel forming a longitudinal passage from a proximal to a distal side of the balloon, the balloon including a fluid port for filling a fluid into the balloon chamber. A tip and a base are coupled to the distal and the proximal sides of the balloon, respectively. At least one connecting strut is attached to the tip and to the base. An elongate actuator is disposed longitudinally slidable in the balloon channel and connected to the tip, and longitudinally slidable with respect to the base so as to set a distance between the tip and the base. A lock is configured to maintain the distance between the tip and the base. Other embodiments are also described. |
| US11517318B2 |
System and method for treating heart tissue
Some embodiments of a system or method for treating heart tissue can include a control system and catheter device operated in a manner to intermittently occlude a heart vessel for controlled periods of time that provide redistribution of blood flow. In particular embodiments, the system and methods may be configured to monitor at least one input signal detected at a coronary sinus and thereby execute a process for determining a satisfactory time period for the occlusion of the coronary sinus. In further embodiments, after the occlusion of the coronary sinus is released, the control system can be configured to select the duration of the release phase before the starting the next occlusion cycle. |
| US11517315B2 |
Fastener cartridges including extensions having different configurations
A fastener cartridge can include, one, a cartridge body comprising a deck and a plurality of fastener cavities and, two, a plurality of fasteners positioned in the fastener cavities. The cartridge body can further comprise extensions extending from the deck having different sizes and/or configurations. The extensions can control the flow of tissue relative to the deck and/or support the fasteners as they are ejected from the fastener cavities. |
| US11517314B2 |
Absorbable surgical coil fastener
A surgical fastener deployment system may include a plurality of coil fasteners having a head and coil body. In some embodiments, the head is comprised of a bioabsorbable polymer. In one embodiment, the coil body may be comprised of a shell and a core and one of the shell and the core may be comprised of one of a magnesium alloy or a bioabsorbable polymer, and the other of the shell and core is formed of the other of the magnesium alloy and the bioabsorbable polymer. The coil body may also include an internal channel which may have a support coil disposed within. |
| US11517312B2 |
Surgical instrument with lockout mechanism
Locking assemblies for surgical clamping and cutting instruments include a locking member and a switch. A drive member may be configured to releasably engage a knife and/or a shuttle of the surgical instrument for translating the knife and/or shuttle in a distal direction through a firing stroke. The locking member is movable from a first position permitting distal translation of the drive member through the firing stroke, and a second position inhibiting distal translation of the drive member through the firing stroke. A switch, when proximally positioned, releasably engages the locking member to maintain the locking member in the first position. The switch disengages from the locking member when the switch is moved to a distal position. |
| US11517311B2 |
Surgical instrument systems comprising an articulatable end effector and means for adjusting the firing stroke of a firing member
A surgical instrument is disclosed. The surgical instrument can include an end effector, comprising an anvil and a staple cartridge. The surgical instrument can further include a shaft defining a longitudinal axis. The surgical instrument can also include an articulation joint, wherein the end effector is rotatably connected to the shaft about the articulation joint between an unarticulated position and at least one articulated position. The surgical instrument can include means for adjusting the length of a firing stroke as a function of the degree in which the end effector is articulated relative to the longitudinal axis. The surgical instrument can include a sensor configured to defect shifting of lateral portions of a flexible firing bar that extends through the articulation joint. Additionally or alternatively, the surgical instrument can include a relief feature configured to accommodate shifting of lateral portions of a flexible firing bar. |
| US11517310B2 |
Tool assembly for a surgical stapling device
A surgical device comprising a first jaw member, a second jaw member, a clamping member and a clamp apparatus is disclosed. The clamping member is slidably positioned to translate at least partially through the first jaw member. The clamping member engages the first jaw member and the second jaw member, and has a knife blade for cutting tissue. A flange of the clamping member is configured to engage a cam surface to pivot the second jaw member with respect to the first jaw member from an open position toward an approximated position. The clamp apparatus is movable from a retracted position to an advanced position for preventing a gap between proximal portions of the first jaw member and the second jaw member from exceeding a predetermined distance. The clamping member and the clamp apparatus are separately movable. |
| US11517307B2 |
Surgical instrument battery pack with voltage polling
A method of operating a medical device comprises electrically connecting a power device to the medical device. The method further comprises sensing at least one characteristic of the medical device with the power device. The method further comprises adjusting or maintaining one or more characteristics of an electrical connection feature of the power device according to the at least one observed characteristic such that the electrical connection feature of the power device is operationally compatible with an electrical connection feature of the medical device. The method further comprises operating the power device according to an operational profile associated with the medical device. |
| US11517300B2 |
Method and apparatus for re-attaching the labrum to the acetabulum, including the provision and use of a novel suture anchor system
Apparatus for securing an object to bone, the apparatus including an anchor assembly comprising an anchor and an actuation element extending from the anchor, wherein applying a force to the actuation element when the anchor is disposed in a hole formed in a bone secures the anchor to the bone; and an inserter for deploying the anchor assembly in a hole formed in a bone, the inserter including a shaft for releasably engaging the anchor; and a force delivery mechanism mounted to the shaft and connected to the actuation element, the force delivery mechanism being constructed so as to receive an input force from an external source and to selectively apply an output force to the actuation element, with the force delivery mechanism being constructed so that the magnitude of the output force is limited regardless of the magnitude of the input force. |
| US11517299B2 |
Low normal force retracting device comprising a microtextured surface
Retraction of one or more three-dimensional or planar amorphous objects is provided to gain access for a procedure where the retracted elements are easily damaged by application of normal forces. For example, a surgical instrument to provide access to an organ or tissue plane. Microtextured surfaces are provided that provide immobilization of amorphous objects, the immobilization of which is characterized by low normal forces and high shear or in plane forces. The retraction device is comprised of microstructured surfaces on one or more arms. Preferably these arms are soft and flexible to minimize damage to retracted objects. In some instances, these arms resemble and are used as a nonslip tape. Alternatively, parts or whole arms of the retraction device are rigid to provide a supportive aspect. These arms may be configured around a handle. Furthermore, the microtextured aspect may be further augmented with conventional gripping surfaces, such as a sticky surface, or a surface comprised of one or more hooks or barbs. The handle means may be distributed over the retraction device, for example, holes distributed along the arms through which anchoring means are tied. The retraction device is particularly well suited for grasping wet, oily, slimy or living surfaces by applying a small nondestructive normal force. |
| US11517298B2 |
Surgical rib retractor
A surgical rib retractor is disclosed. The surgical rib retractor has a housing and a body pivotably coupled to the housing and movable between a closed position and an open position. The surgical rib retractor further has a first arm unit pivotably coupled to the first shoulder and configured to receive one rib. The first arm unit may include a first arm, and a first strut movable relative to the first arm in a first plane defined by the first arm. The surgical rib retractor also has a second arm unit pivotably coupled to the second shoulder and configured to receive another rib. The second arm unit may include a second arm and a second strut movable relative to the second arm in a second plane define by the second arm, where the second plane is not parallel to the first plane when the body is in the closed position. |
| US11517297B2 |
Rollable tissue specimen bag with improved brim for tenting
A tissue specimen retrieval bag assembly includes a tissue specimen bag having an open proximal end and a closed distal end, the proximal end including a cuff defined therein and extending therearound. A flexible bag brim is disposed within the cuff, the flexible bag brim transitionable between a first, collapsed configuration and a second, expanded configuration. The flexible bag brim includes a D-Shaped cross section configured to facilitate both furling the tissue specimen bag onto itself around the bag brim when the bag brim is disposed in the second, expanded configuration and securing the tissue specimen bag in a desired furled configuration. The flexible bag brim defines a cavity therein configured to facilitate compression thereof and to facilitate handling of the bag brim by a surgical instrument. |
| US11517295B2 |
Methods and devices for fallopian tube diagnostics
Methods and devices for performing minimally invasive procedures useful for Fallopian tube diagnostics are disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the proximal os of the Fallopian tube is accessed via an intrauterine approach; an introducer catheter is advanced to cannulate and form a fluid tight seal with the proximal os of the Fallopian tube; a second catheter inside the introducer catheter is provided to track the length of the Fallopian tube and out into the abdominal cavity; a balloon at the end of the second catheter is inflated and the second catheter is retracted until the balloon seals the distal os of the Fallopian tube; irrigation is performed substantially over the length of the Fallopian tube; and the irrigation fluid is recovered for cytology or cell analysis. |
| US11517293B2 |
Negative-pressure paracentesis syringe and use thereof
The present invention discloses a disposable negative-pressure anterior chamber Paracentesis syringe which belongs to the technical field of medical supplies. It comprises nine parts, including a needle cap, a Paracentesis syringe, a needle base, an internal needle, a protective cover of the internal needle, an airlock, a needle tube, a collection tube and a collection tube rack. The invention has the advantages that it fixes the Paracentesis syringe during puncture and limits the depth of the needle insertion, releases the aqueous humor slowly to prevent a sudden drop of the intraocular pressure, reduces the risk of the intraocular infection by separating the anterior chamber from outside and the collection tube can collect and store the aqueous humor directly. |
| US11517292B2 |
System and a method for non-invasive monitoring of estrogen
An electronic system for non-invasive monitoring of estrogen of a female human comprises a wearable device (1) and a processor (13, 30, 40). The wearable device (1) includes a first sensor system (101) configured to be worn in contact with the skin of the female human and to determine a level of perfusion of the female human. The processor (13, 30, 40) is configured to receive and store the level of perfusion of the female human from the first sensor system (101) for a respective point in time. The processor (13, 30, 40) is further configured to determine a change in the level of perfusion of the female human, using the levels of perfusion of the female human stored for a plurality of respective points in time. Furthermore, the processor (13, 30, 40) is configured to detect a change in estrogen level of the female human based on the change in the level of perfusion of the female human. |
| US11517284B2 |
Ultrasound imaging apparatus with bank tank
The medical imaging apparatus of the present invention includes a bath tank for accommodating a test subject, the test subject being at least a portion of a body of a human subject; a measurement device movable in a predetermined direction, the measurement device including ab group of elements to emit a radiation wave into the bath tank and receive a scattered radiation wave; and a control unit for measuring by the measurement device when at least one of a location of the test subject within a plane orthogonal to the predetermined direction, a location of the test subject in the predetermined direction, and continuity of data measured by the measurement device satisfies a predetermined condition. Because of this configuration, the medical imaging apparatus is able to acquire data covering the entire measurement target site. |
| US11517280B2 |
Image processing apparatus, method, and program
A reconstruction unit generates a plurality of tomographic images representing a plurality of tomographic planes of a subject by reconstructing a plurality of projection images acquired by performing tomosynthesis imaging. A synthesis unit synthesizes the plurality of tomographic images to generate a composite two-dimensional image. A display control unit displays the composite two-dimensional image on a display, and in a case where one tissue of a first tissue and a second tissue that are present in the subject in association with each other is selected in the displayed composite two-dimensional image, emphasizes and displays the selected one tissue and the other tissue associated with the selected one tissue. |
| US11517278B2 |
System and method for basis material decomposition with general physical constraint for multi-energy computed tomography
A system and method is provided for performing material decomposition using a computed tomography (CT) system. The method includes acquiring CT imaging data of an object including data subsets corresponding to at least two different energy spectral bins and using the CT imaging data at each of the at least two different energy spectral bins to form a series of equations for basis material decomposition. The method also includes using a general physical constraint, which quantifies how each basis material in the object is mixed together to form the object, within the series of equations. The method also includes determining at least one basis material density of the object using the physical constraint and the CT imaging data and generating an image of the object using the CT imaging data and the mass densities of at least one basis material. |
| US11517277B2 |
Visualizing collimation errors
The field of view of an X-ray imaging system should be set appropriately to ensure that anatomical information of interest is not omitted. In particular, it is necessary to ensure that the operator of an X-ray system does not allow a patient to leave the X-ray imaging system until it is certain that the correct anatomy has been imaged. This application discusses a technique enable the visualization of a field of view boundary error caused by the incorrect configuration of an X-ray imaging system. Optionally, the boundary error is displayed either on a user display of a system console, or by projecting the field of view error onto the patient in the X-ray system. Thus, an operator of the system may be alerted to the presence of a boundary error, enabling a new X-ray exposure to be taken, if necessary. |
| US11517273B2 |
Dual energy X-ray imaging apparatus
Disclosed herein is a dual energy X-ray imaging apparatus. The dual energy X-ray imaging apparatus includes: an X-ray generator configured to generate a predetermined dose of X-rays; an X-ray detector configured to detect the X-rays received from the X-ray generator; an X-ray filter located between the X-ray generator and the X-ray detector, and configured to filter out part of the generated X-rays so that X-rays of two dose types reach the X-ray detector; and a medical image processing unit configured to generate medical images corresponding to the two dose types recognized by the X-ray detector. |
| US11517271B2 |
Computed tomography device with a radiation protection apparatus for covering the tunnel-shaped opening
A computed tomography device includes, in an embodiment, a gantry including a tunnel-shaped opening, an examination object being introducible into the tunnel-shaped opening for an examination via the computed tomography device; and a radiation protection apparatus to cover the tunnel-shaped opening, the radiation protection apparatus including a first connector and the gantry includes a second connector. In an embodiment, a detachable connection is formable via the first connector and the second connector, to counteract removal of the radiation protection apparatus from the tunnel-shaped opening. |
| US11517267B2 |
Detector arrangement suited for optical sensors
An apparatus with a first photodetector and a second photodetector is provided. The apparatus is configured to receive light, and the first photodetector is configured to detect a first portion of the light. The first photodetector and the second photodetector are in a stacked arrangement and the apparatus is configured to pass a second portion of the light through the first photodetector to the second photodetector. The apparatus further includes an optical blocking filter configured to filter the second portion of the light prior to the second portion of the light arriving at the second photodetector. |
| US11517266B2 |
Detection of interference when measuring bioelectric signals
A detection apparatus is for detecting interference on signal paths in a differential voltage measuring system with a signal measuring circuit for measuring bioelectric signals with a number of useful signal paths having at least one shield. In an embodiment, the detection apparatus includes at least one analysis unit, connected to the shield and embodied to detect interference in a useful signal path of the voltage measuring system via a signal measured at the shield in the case of interference. |
| US11517265B1 |
Personal hand-held monitor to produce a theoretical curve based on PPG signals at diastole and systole, measured pressure data at diastole and systole, and times of diastole and systole
The present application describes a Personal Hand-Held Monitor (PHHM) of the type described in WO 2013/002165, WO 2014/125431, and International Patent Application No. PCT/EP2015/079888, with improved aspects to find indicators of health, and other improvements that facilitate its construction and calibration. |
| US11517264B2 |
Methods and apparatuses for monitoring cardiac dysfunction
A method of monitoring cardiac dysfunction, such as pericardial effusion, is disclosed. The method uses an indwelling probe inserted within a coronary sinus or a chamber or vessel of the heart, the probe having motion sensing means configured to sense motion of the probe based on movement of the wall of the coronary sinus or other chamber or vessel. Data is obtained from the motion sensing means and processed to monitor for cardiac dysfunction. The monitoring can be in real-time and can utilise one or more three-axis accelerometers. In some embodiments, two or more three-axis accelerometers are spaced longitudinally along an elongate body of the probe, which can increase accuracy and reliability of monitoring. |
| US11517262B2 |
Monitor equipment
Disclosed is a monitor equipment. The monitor equipment comprising a nasal clip configured to clip onto nasal septum of a patient. Further, the monitor equipment comprising a monitor detector connected to the nasal clip through at least one of a wired and a wireless connection. Further, the monitor equipment comprising an electro-surgical unit (ESU) connected to the monitor detector through at least one of a wired and a wireless connection |
| US11517260B2 |
Fetal health data monitoring
A system for monitoring fetal health data and mother health data comprises a belly-covering garment that is configured to at least partially cover a belly and to hold one or more sensor modules directly adjacent to the belly. One or more sensor modules disposed within the belly-covering garment. The one or more sensor modules comprise a pulse-oximeter sensor that gathers pulse oximetry data from the mother through contact with the belly. The one or more sensor modules also comprise an accelerometer sensor that gathers movement data from the mother. Additionally, the one or more sensor modules comprise a fetal sensor that gathers health data from a fetus within the belly. |
| US11517257B2 |
Biofeedback system
Apparatus for providing muscular biofeedback, comprising: facewear supporting biosensors arranged such that, in use, the biosensors are situated for detecting activity of a predetermined set of facial muscles; a feedback unit for providing biofeedback to a wearer of the facewear; and a control unit coupled to the biosensors and the feedback unit and arranged to identify patterns in the signals from the biosensors characteristic of one or more predefined imbalances in muscle activity between the left and right sides of the face; wherein the control unit is configured to, on identifying a pattern in the signals from biosensors characteristic of a first predefined imbalance in muscle activity between the left and right sides of the face, cause the feedback unit to provide biofeedback in correspondence with the imbalance. |
| US11517253B2 |
Device and method for liveness detection
A device for liveness detection is disclosed. The liveness detecting device has a simplest structure that principally comprises a light sensing unit and a signal processing module. Particularly, the signal processing module is configured for having a physiological feature extracting unit and a liveness detecting unit therein. The physiological feature extracting unit is adopted for extracting a first physiological feature from a PPG signal, or extracting a second physiological feature from the PPG signal that has been applied with a signal process. As such, through the first and second physiological features, the liveness detecting unit is able to determine whether a subject is a living body or not. The liveness detecting device does not use any camera unit and iPPG technology, such that the liveness detecting device has advantages of simple structure, low cost and immediately completing liveness detection. |
| US11517250B2 |
Method to assess pelvic floor muscles injury, and probe and apparatus to implement the method
The object of the present invention is the method to assess the pelvic floor muscle injury, comprising the steps of applying the measuring probe into the anus, generation of electric current signals of constant amplitude, using a current generator, and applying the signals into the pelvic floor muscles by means of application electrodes (EA1) and (EA2), detection of electric voltage signals from the pelvic floor muscles by means of a plurality of measuring electrodes (EP1), EP2 . . . EPn, analysis of electric current and voltage signals for amplitude values and phase dependencies of their waveform, wherein the electric current signals and the electric voltage signals from the pelvic bottom muscles constitute signals variable in time, of the frequencies ranging from 2 kHz to 200 kHz. The object of the invention is also an electrode based measuring probe and apparatus implementing the method of assessment pelvic floor muscles injury. |
| US11517246B2 |
Method for diagnosing neurological disorder by magnetic resonance imaging
Disclosed herein is a method for diagnosing a neurological disorder based on at least one magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) image. The method includes identifying brain image regions that contain a respective portion of diffusion index values of at least one diffusion index. For each of the brain image regions, a characteristic parameter based on the respective portion of the diffusion index values is calculated. a diagnoses is then made for the brain using one of predetermined categories of the neurological disorder by performing classification on a combination of the characteristic parameters via a classifier. |
| US11517245B2 |
Method and system for data synchronization
A system for monitoring includes: multiple EEG sensors spatially positioned on a layer of tissue for capturing EEG signals of a patient; multiple amplifiers coupled with the EEG sensors for amplifying the captured signals; and a low frequency oscillator for generating a synchronizing signal which is distributed to the amplifiers for synchronizing the digitization of the captured signals; wherein each amplifier includes: a voltage controlled oscillator for an adjustable frequency reference; an analog to digital converter for converting the amplified signal to a digital value; and a microcontroller for controlling the frequency of the voltage controlled oscillator and operation of the analog to digital converter by using the synchronizing signal. |
| US11517244B1 |
Signal processing to compute 3D spatial EEG map from 2D EEG data
A method of deriving depth EEG data from non-invasive 2D EEG data is described. The method receives several EEG scalp signals, each of which is produced by a contact of an EEG recording device. The method converts each EEG scalp signal into multiple frequency band signals. The method identifies a set of contacts that have similar signal fragments in frequency band signals for a particular frequency band. The method determines relative time delay in frequency band signal arrival at the set of contacts. The method determines relative radius of sphere for the set of contacts based on the relative time delay in frequency band signal arrival at the set of contacts. The method then determines a signal source location by performing trilateration on the set of contacts using locations of the set of contacts and the relative radius of sphere for the set of contacts. |
| US11517242B2 |
Method and apparatus for atrial arrhythmia episode detection
Techniques and devices for implementing the techniques for adjusting atrial arrhythmia detection based on analysis of one or more P-wave sensing windows associated with one or more R-waves. An implantable medical device may determine signal characteristics of the cardiac signal within the P-wave sensing window, determine whether the cardiac signal within the sensing window corresponds to a P-wave based on the determined signal characteristics, determine a signal to noise ratio of the cardiac signal within the sensing window, update the arrhythmia score when the P-wave is identified in the sensing window and the determined signal to noise ratio satisfies a signal to noise threshold. |
| US11517235B2 |
Machine differentiation of abnormalities in bioelectromagnetic fields
Abnormalities in electromagnetic fields in the heart, brain, and stomach, among other organs and tissues of the human body, can be indicative of serious health conditions. Described herein are methods, software, systems and devices for detecting the presence of an abnormality in an organ or tissue of a subject by analysis of the electromagnetic fields generated by the organ or tissue. |
| US11517233B2 |
System and method for using computational linguistics to identify and attenuate mental health deterioration
A method for determining a state of mind of a user may include receiving one or more strings of characters composed by the user, and determining, by a processing device, the state of mind of the user by processing the one or more strings of characters. The processing of the one or more strings of characters may include identifying similarities of the one or more strings of characters with other strings of characters indicative of the state of mind. The method may also include determining, based on the one or more strings of characters, a severity of the state of mind of the user. |
| US11517231B2 |
Blood glucose test strip and associated measuring method
A blood glucose test strip includes a base substrate, a calibration site, a test site and a non-volatile memory. The calibration site is disposed on the base substrate. A chemical reagent is applied on the calibration site. The test site is disposed on the base substrate. A chemical reagent is applied on the test site. The non-volatile memory is disposed on the base substrate. A calibration parameter is stored in the non-volatile memory. During a calibrating procedure, the calibration solution is dropped on the calibration site, a calibration parameter is calculated according to a first reaction result of the calibration solution and the chemical reagent, and the calibration parameter is stored in the non-volatile memory. |
| US11517227B2 |
Methods for monitoring carboxyhemoglobin, inspired and expired CO2 and calibration of non-invasive arterial O2 saturation
The present invention is directed to system and method for effectively monitoring critical respiratory parameters including SpO2, PR, COHb, inspired CO2, expired CO2, respiration rate, respiration pattern, hyperventilation (hypocapnia), hypoventilation (hypercapnia), CO2 contamination, and CO2 rebreathing. The system according to the present invention comprises a pulse oximetry sensor and a CO2 sensor connected to a central portable unit. The central unit comprising a barometer, an accelerometer, a capnography circuit, and a control unit. The control unit including the method for effectively monitoring critical respiratory parameters. |
| US11517226B2 |
Oxygen saturation monitoring using artificial intelligence
In some examples, a system includes an oxygen saturation sensing device configured to sense an oxygen saturation level of a patient and processing circuitry. The processing circuitry may be configured to receive a signal indicative of the oxygen saturation level of the patient, determine that the signal indicates the oxygen saturation level is at or below a desaturation threshold, and in response to determining the oxygen saturation level of the patient is at or below the desaturation threshold, predict, using an oxygen saturation prediction model, whether the oxygen saturation level of the patient will increase above the desaturation threshold by the end of a predefined time period. In response to predicting that the oxygen saturation level of the patient will increase above the desaturation threshold by the end of the predefined time period, the processing circuitry refrains from outputting an indication of the patient experiencing an oxygen desaturation event. |
| US11517225B2 |
Multi-purpose dynamically configurable biometric photonics sensor probe
A multi-purpose biometric sensor includes both a transmissive topology and reflective topology for measuring biometric information. The multi-purpose biometric sensor is configured to allow for dynamically switching between the transmissive topology and the reflective topology based on user input or a current measuring scenario. The multi-purpose biometric sensor includes multiple types of light emitting sources and is further configured to dynamically switch between different types of light emitting sources based on user input or a current measuring scenario. The multi-purpose biometric sensor is further configured to measure multiple biometric signals from a single sensor. |
| US11517218B2 |
Selective graphical presentation of electrophysiological parameters
A medical apparatus includes a probe configured for insertion into a body of a patient. The probe includes electrodes configured to contact tissue within the body. The apparatus further includes a display screen, a position-tracking system configured to acquire position coordinates of the electrodes, and a processor. The processor is configured to acquire electrophysiological signals from a group of the electrodes in a sequence of time intervals, extract electrophysiological parameters from the signals, and for each time interval, compute a measure of consistency of the parameters extracted from the signals. The processor is further configured to render to the display screen a three-dimensional map of the tissue while superimposing on the map a visual indication of the extracted parameters for which the measure of consistency satisfied a consistency criterion, and automatically discarding from the map the parameters for which the measure of consistency did not satisfy the criterion. |
| US11517215B2 |
Methods and apparatus for electro-meridian diagnostics
A current sensor may take measurements of electrical currents that flow between two limbs of a patient through at least a portion of the patient's torso. The current measurements may be taken during a single diagnostic session while the patient holds a ground electrode in a hand of one limb and a probe electrode is sequentially placed at different locations on the distal portions of other limbs. Each of the measurement locations may be an acupuncture point. An electrical current state for the diagnostic session may be calculated. This state may consist of current ranges for one or more electrical currents that are measured during the session. A lookup table may be employed to determine one or more medical conditions that are indicated by the current state. Alternatively, a trained machine learning model may predict, based on the measured currents, one or more medical conditions. |
| US11517214B2 |
Methods of identifying and locating tissue abnormalities in a biological tissue
A method of identifying and locating tissue abnormalities in a biological tissue includes irradiating an electromagnetic signal, via a probe defining a transmitting probe, in the vicinity of a biological tissue. The irradiated electromagnetic signal is received at a probe, defining a receiving probe, after the signal is scattered/reflected by the biological tissue. Blood flow information pertaining to the biological tissue is provided. Based on the received irradiated electromagnetic signal and the blood flow information, tissue properties of the biological tissue are reconstructed. A tracking unit determines the position of at least one of the transmitting probe and the receiving probe while the step of receiving is being carried out, the at least one probe defining a tracked probe. The reconstructed tissue properties are correlated with the determined probe position so that tissue abnormalities can be identified and spatially located. |
| US11517213B2 |
Surgical instruments with sensors for detecting tissue properties, and system using such instruments
A system is provided that furnishes expert procedural guidance based upon patient-specific data gained from surgical instruments incorporating sensors on the instrument's working surface, one or more reference sensors placed about the patient, sensors implanted before, during or after the procedure, the patient's personal medical history, and patient status monitoring equipment. Embodiments include a system having a surgical instrument with a sensor for generating a signal indicative of a property of a subject tissue of the patient, which signal is converted into a current dataset and stored. A processor compares the current dataset with other previously stored datasets, and uses the comparison to assess a physical condition of the subject tissue and/or to guide a procedure being performed on the tissue. |
| US11517209B2 |
Pressure sensing guidewire assemblies and systems
Pressure sensing guidewire assemblies are described herein where the guidewire assembly may be comprised of an elongate guidewire body and multiple pressure sensors secured near or at a distal end of the guidewire body. The signals obtained from the guidewire connectors and aortic sensor modules may be synchronized to minimize signal acquisition delays. The signals may be further processed to equalize the pressure waveforms by shifting the connector waveform to align correctly with the aortic module waveform and improve output signals. |
| US11517208B2 |
Single-arm micro air-pressure pump device
A single-arm micro air-pressure pump device, having an air pump body and a driving unit. The air pump body includes a supporting frame, an air chamber unit coupled to a side of the supporting frame, and a swing arm provided on the air chamber unit. The driving unit is fixed on the supporting frame and has an output shaft. The output shaft is provided with an eccentric shaft and is configured to rotate the eccentric shaft, and the eccentric shaft has an end coupled to the output shaft and an opposite end coupled to the swing arm in order to drive the swing arm into a reciprocating motion between at least a proximal position and a distal position with respect to the air chamber unit. The reciprocating motion pushes a piston unit provided on one end of the swing arm and causes the air output. |
| US11517203B2 |
Real-time estimation of human core body temperature based on non-invasive physiological measurements
An embodiment of the invention provides a method of estimating a body temperature of an individual where physiological data is received from at least one sensor 510. Environmental data is received and the physiological data and the environmental data are input into a model. The model generates an estimated body temperature and an estimated physiological condition based on the physiological data and the environmental data. A processor 520 compares the estimated physiological condition to a measured physiological condition in the physiological data. A controller 530 modifies at least one parameter in the model when the difference between the estimated physiological condition and the measured physiological condition is above a threshold. |
| US11517201B2 |
Photoacoustic image generation apparatus and operation method of photoacoustic image generation apparatus
In a photoacoustic image generation apparatus and an operation method of the photoacoustic image generation apparatus, all positions of an insert during puncture can be accurately grasped on an image after an examination. A photoacoustic image generation apparatus includes a photoacoustic image generation unit that generates a photoacoustic image based on a detection signal acquired by detecting a photoacoustic wave emitted from a tip portion of an insert inserted into a subject using acoustic wave detection means, and a control unit that causes a storage unit to store position information of the tip portion of a puncture needle on the photoacoustic image in response to a predetermined trigger during a step of collecting a cell of the subject at the tip portion of the puncture needle in cytology. |
| US11517192B2 |
Sterile endoscope sheath
An arrangement for sterile handling of a non-sterile endoscope in a sterile environment. The arrangement includes a sterile endoscope sheath, and the non-sterile endoscope. The sterile endoscope sheath has an optical element arranged at a distal end of the sterile endoscope sheath. The non-sterile endoscope has an endoscope shaft with an optical element arranged at a distal end of the endoscope shaft. |
| US11517187B2 |
System and method for endoscope locomotion and shaping
Systems and methods are disclosed providing a flexible articulable device for accessing deep within tight and arbitrarily shaped channels of a body. The flexible or articulable device may employ two, independent locomotion strategies. These strategies can be combined or independently used. However, both strategies use a segmented approach that employs one or multiple embedded actuation units along the body of the device. The multiple embedded actuation units may be individually controlled, are generally connected serially, and generally uses one of the locomotion strategies. One strategy relates to propulsion while the other strategy relates to shape control. |
| US11517186B2 |
Endotracheal intubation devices
The endoscope herein described has a unique steering capability allowing the highly flexible distal end of the shaft of the device to be moved to a full range angular positions without rotating the device on its long axis, thus enabling the device to be steered within the cavity of interest. The relative lengths of the control cables used to move the distal end of the bendable shaft can be changed whenever the flexible or malleable shaft is to be re-shaped to a new configuration thus preventing the distal end or the steering mechanism from assuming an undesired angular position. When used as an endotracheal device, a novel tongue retractor is described which forms an internal conduit, allowing passage of the bendable shaft of the endotracheal intubation device and an endotracheal tube therethrough. Methods for performing a tracheal intubation and changing the relative lengths of the cables are disclosed. |
| US11517185B2 |
Endoscope
An objective is to achieve an endoscope in which a distal part of an insertion unit has a reduced diameter, yet the endoscope has good pushability so that buckling at the distal part can be avoided. This endoscope is provided with: an imaging unit having a lens and an imaging element; a resin tube which extends from the imaging unit to the proximal side opposite the distal side, and through which a cable conductively connected to the imaging element is inserted; and an elastic wire which has a distal end disposed outwardly of the imaging element, is inserted in and extends through the resin tube, and has flexibility and bending stiffness. |
| US11517184B2 |
Systems and methods of registration for image-guided procedures
A medical device includes an elongate device and one or more processors coupled to the elongate device. The elongate device includes a steerable distal end and a shape sensor located along a length of the elongate device. While the elongate device is being traversed through one or more passageways of a patient, the one or more processors are configured to, based on information from a sensor, monitor an insertion motion of the elongate device, detect a data collection event, and capture, in response to detecting the data collection event, a plurality of points along the length of the elongate device using the shape sensor. The data collection event is at least partially based on a change in direction of the insertion motion of the elongate device. |
| US11517182B2 |
Passive surgical manipulator having a handheld drive unit
A passive surgical manipulator for holding and positioning a surgical instrument is described. The passive surgical manipulator has a frame, a first suspension arm arrangement connecting the frame in an articulated manner to a first joint, and a second suspension arm arrangement connecting the frame in an articulated manner to a second joint. The two suspension arm arrangements are implemented so that the first joint is displaceable in a first motion plane and the second joint is displaceable in a second motion plane. Also, a first actuating device has a first interface, a second actuating device has a second interface, a third actuating device has a third interface, and a fourth actuating device has a fourth interface for temporarily receiving a corresponding interface of a handheld drive unit for transferring an actuating motion to displace the first and second joints. |
| US11517180B2 |
Endoscope
An endoscope includes an insertion portion, a raising base, an operation portion, a long member configured to cause the raising base to operate, a moving mechanism configured to allow the long member to be inserted through an inside, and move in an axial direction along the long member, a fixing tool that is attachable and detachable to and from the moving mechanism, and is configured to fix the moving mechanism and the long member by being attached to the moving mechanism, and an urging member that is disposed to contact the moving mechanism and the fixing tool, is set in a direction to separate the moving mechanism and the fixing tool from each other, is configured to push the moving mechanism by bringing the fixing tool close to the moving mechanism, and has an urging force with a strength that moves the moving mechanism to a predetermined position. |
| US11517178B2 |
Supply container for a dispensing device
A supply container for a dispensing device for introducing a pourable detergent in metered amounts into a treatment chamber of a program-controlled cleaning appliance, the dispensing device including a rotatable carrier unit, the supply container being replaceably receivable in the carrier unit. The supply container includes: a reservoir chamber; a dispensing opening; a metering chamber connectable to the reservoir chamber via an interposed outlet opening; and a closure device configured to close the outlet opening at least until the supply container is first put into use. The closure device is configured to cooperate with an actuating device to open the outlet opening to provide a flow path of the detergent from the reservoir chamber into the treatment chamber of the appliance via the metering chamber and the dispensing opening. |
| US11517177B2 |
Dosing method for a dispensing module
The disclosure relates to a method including capturing and/or obtaining a reservoir information item at a dispensing module for a detergent and/or cleaning agent, with the reservoir information item representative of at least one property of a reservoir for the detergent and/or cleaning agent, an application specification for the detergent and/or cleaning agent contained in the reservoir, and/or a property of the detergent and/or cleaning agent contained in the reservoir, and the reservoir is connected or connectable to the dispensing module. The method further includes determining and/or causing the determination of a dispensing control information item depending at least in part on the reservoir information item, with the dispensing control information item configured to at least partly control the dispensing of the detergent and/or cleaning agent by the dispensing module. |
| US11517170B2 |
Self-cleaning squeegee system and methods of using the same
A system for a self-cleaning squeegee that is integrated with a semi-autonomous cleaning device includes a frame coupled to the cleaning device. A squeegee is coupled to the frame and oriented such that an edge of the squeegee is in close proximity to a surface, e.g., a floor, for cleaning. A manifold configured to receive a cleaning fluid is coupled to the frame and oriented such that the cleaning fluid can be dispersed onto at least a portion of the squeegee. A connecting member is used to couple the manifold to an external fluid distribution system that provides the cleaning fluid. The self-cleaning squeegee system can thus disperse pressurized cleaning fluid, e.g., water or a mixture of water and soap, via the manifold to clean the surface of a squeegee. In this manner, the self-cleaning squeegee system can clean squeegees on the cleaning device without the need for human intervention. |
| US11517169B2 |
Surface cleaning device
A surface cleaning device comprises a cleaning head having a housing, a fluid tank configured to store fluid and be in fluid communication with the cleaning head, a cleaning pad coupled to the cleaning head and configured to remove debris from a surface, and a plurality of nozzles distributed along the cleaning pad, wherein the fluid tank is configured to release at least some of the fluid such that the released fluid flows through the plurality of nozzles onto the cleaning pad. |
| US11517166B2 |
Dirt separator for a vacuum cleaner
A dirt separator for a vacuum cleaner includes a chamber having an inlet through which dirt-laden fluid enters and an outlet through which cleansed fluid exits the chamber. A disc located at the outlet rotates about a rotational axis and comprises holes through which the cleansed fluid passes. The inlet is defined by an end of an inlet duct that extends within the chamber, and a separation distance between the centre of the inlet and the centre of the disc is no greater than the diameter of the inlet. |
| US11517164B2 |
Robot cleaner, station, and cleaning system
Provided is a cleaning system including: a robot cleaner including a dust collecting device having a dirt outlet and an outlet door configured to open and close the dirt outlet; and a station including a collecting device configured to generate a suction force to suction dirt of the duct collecting device and a lever device provided with a lever configured to be fixable to the outlet door as the outlet door is being opened to allow the collecting device and the dust collecting device to communicate with each other, and a lever driving source configured to generate power for driving the lever. |
| US11517162B2 |
Remaining water suction device having air blowing function
A remaining water suction device having an air blowing function according to the present disclosure includes a suction and blowing integrated nozzle, a suction motor unit for providing a suction force to suction remaining water into the suction and blowing integrated nozzle, a drain tank for storing a liquid from the suction and blowing integrated nozzle, an air blowing module for supplying pressurized air to the suction and blowing integrated nozzle, and a main body with the suction and blowing integrated nozzle, the suction motor unit, the drain tank and the air blowing module mounted therein. |
| US11517161B2 |
Cleaning machine with roller housing
A cleaning machine is provided, including at least one cleaning roller, a roller housing having a roller receptacle for the at least one cleaning roller, wherein the at least one cleaning roller is exchangeably positioned on the roller housing and the roller receptacle has an opening to the outside, a lid for closing the opening, and a locking device for fixing the lid to the roller housing, wherein at least one convex holding body is arranged on the roller housing, in that a pivotable bracket is arranged on the lid, in that at least one receptacle for the at least one holding body is arranged on the pivotable bracket, and wherein a release position of the pivotable bracket, the at least one holding body can dip into and/or exit the associated receptacle, and in a locking position, an exit of the holding body from the associated receptacle is blocked. |
| US11517157B2 |
Cordless benchtop cleaning liquid dispenser
A cordless benchtop dispenser for dispensing cleaning liquids includes a container, a housing, and a coupler body structured to effectively provide a single-use container, mitigating possible contamination or hygiene risks associated with users refilling the container as well as operation risks associated with users refilling the container with incompatible liquids or chemicals. In some embodiments, a benchtop dispenser is provided wherein pressing the coupler body onto a neck of the container causes the coupler body to be permanently fixed to the neck. In some embodiments, a benchtop dispenser includes a photoelectric sensor that triggers the controller to operate the motor for a predetermined period, and subsequently triggers the controller to start a timer and actuate the indicator based on elapsed times measured by the timer. |
| US11517155B2 |
Drain flange cover and strainer
A drain flange cover is provided for covering and hiding a drain flange in a sink or bathtub, which includes a drain cap and which may or may not include a longitudinal shaft and/or a strainer. The longitudinal shaft can be a perforated tube that serves as a strainer. Strainers can be cylindrical, regular-funnel shaped and inverted-funnel shaped. A drain stopper includes an open-close mechanism, a strainer and a drain flange cover. A drain stopper with a push-push mechanism can rest on a cross-member in a drain pipe, allowing easy removal to clean the strainer. |
| US11517141B1 |
Ink-printing apparatuses, methods and formulations
A method of printing with coffee-based ink comprises providing a thermal ink-jet cartridge having a quantity of a coffee-based ink disposed within; receiving optical density data from a user via a touch-screen computerized interface, where the data describes an optical density of the coffee-based ink present within an ink-jet pod; and computing a customized droplet-size for the coffee-based ink in its current state within the thermal ink-jet cartridge. A suitable printing apparatus can include coffee-based ink in a cartridge, an image-processing system, an image processing module for determining, inter alia, droplet size and missing/defective nozzles, and a nozzle-compensation module. Suitable ink formulations are human-edible and aqueous. |
| US11517136B2 |
Beverage machine with a stabilizing foot
A machine (1) has a unit for preparing and dispensing via an outlet (36) a beverage. The machine includes: an outside housing (30) with one or more outside faces (30a,30a′,30b,30c,30d); and at least one placement member (30e) for resting onto a generally flat external support surface (5) in a configuration such that the unit is in an orientation for preparing and dispensing the beverage via the beverage outlet (36) to a beverage dispensing surface (5,37). At least one placement member (30e) is movable and has: a deployed placement position providing a stability of the unit in this orientation on the external support surface (5); and a retracted rest position within the outside housing (30) or collapsed against the outside housing (30). |
| US11517134B2 |
Movable body and method of using the same
A movable body is configured to receive a package at a first location and wait for a recipient at a second location that is different from the first location. The movable body includes: a body configured to perform autonomous driving; a storage box attached to the body, the storage box being configured to temporarily store the package; and a controller configured to move the body from the first location to the second location. |
| US11517133B2 |
Shoe holder
An improved shoe holder designed as a shoe storage and display in a vertical disposition. The improved shoe holder includes a frame formed of an upright plate. First and second support arms are disposed on the upright plate. Finally, first and second footwear receiving elements are mounted respectively on the first and second support arms to receive and store the shoe. |
| US11517128B1 |
System and method for a grazing wall for food and beverages
A grazing wall that includes several shelves configured to hold several containers of food or drink. The grazing wall is aesthetically unique and pleasing with either decorative cover panels or decorative greenery, flowers, or plants arranged to cover a back structure of the grazing wall. The containers of the food or drink are aesthetically appealing and can be in the form of cones or drinking glasses, whereby the containers of food or drink can be removed from each individual slot included in the multiple slots on each shelf. The grazing wall can further include a base and a top finishing piece. The grazing wall can have adjustable heights depending on the number of modules connected in a vertical orientation to form the grazing wall. The grazing wall can include cover panels configured to removably attach to a set of grid panels. |
| US11517123B2 |
Spring swinging electromagnetic cradle
An electromagnetic cradle includes a support frame, a swinging table, multiple abutting members, a magnetic box, and an electromagnetic device. The support frame includes two support rods each provided with multiple rollers. The abutting members are secured to the bottom of the swinging table and rest on the rollers respectively. The magnetic box is secured to the bottom of the table board. The electromagnetic device is secured to the support frame. The electromagnetic device is located under and corresponds to the magnetic box. The electromagnetic device produces a magnetic force to attract or repel the magnetic box that is mounted on the swinging table, so as to pull or push the swinging table, such that the swinging table horizontally swings successively and reciprocatingly. |
| US11517120B1 |
Wirelessly-controlled electric blanket
The wirelessly-controlled electric blanket is a domestic article. The wirelessly-controlled electric blanket is a textile structure known as a blanket. The wirelessly-controlled electric blanket is an electrically powered device known as an electric blanket. The wirelessly-controlled electric blanket comprises a blanket and a personal data device. The personal data device controls the operation of the blanket. |
| US11517119B1 |
Couch-floor gap bumper
A bumper designed to block a gap in between a couch and the floor, preventing household items, pets, and children from going into the space underneath couches, and, thus, eliminating messes, damage, injury, or loss. The bumper may be made of corrugated paper, heavy paperboard, or cardboard. The bumper may comprise a flat, rectangular body segmented into flat, rectangular sections using parallel folds, where the sections are configured to secure the bumper in between the couch and the floor. The bumper is setback from the couch frame perimeter to not be obtrusive, strong enough to resist inward pressure, and, in some embodiments, may contain cut lines and fold lines. A plurality of bumpers may, through a series of truncations, be customized to fully block access to the space underneath the couch for variety of couch lengths, widths, and heights. |
| US11517118B2 |
System and method for a spring mechanism for a wall bed
Various embodiments of a spring mechanism for a wall bed having a bed frame pivotally mounted to a vertically-oriented stationary cabinet in which a piston rod and compression spring are operatively engaged to a lever arm at one of a plurality of coupling portions for setting a particular compressive spring force to be applied by the compression spring which is tailored to the specific weight of the pivoting bed frame being deployed or retracted are disclosed. |
| US11517117B1 |
Sofa
A sofa includes a sofa seat and a sofa seat accessory. The sofa seat includes a seat frame, a first outer wrapping, and first snap buckles. The first outer wrapping wraps the seat frame. The first snap buckles are disposed on at least one side of the seat frame. The sofa seat accessory is configured to be detachably mounted on the sofa seat. The sofa seat accessory includes an accessory frame, a second outer wrapping, and second snap buckles disposed on the accessory frame. When the sofa seat accessory is mounted to the sofa seat, each of the second snap buckles is matched to each of the first snap buckles to form a quick connection between the sofa seat and the sofa seat accessory. |
| US11517115B2 |
Modular furniture with shelf support assembly
A modular seat and method of assembling the same are provided. The modular seat includes a first seating component having one or more seating component attachment apertures. The modular seat also includes a first arm component having a first arm component shelf support configured to be received by one of the seating component attachment apertures. The modular seat may include one or more other components, such as attachment members, additional seating components, back support components, and/or additional arm components. A corresponding method of assembling a modular seat is also provided. |
| US11517112B2 |
Cam adjustment device for lifting and lowering armrest and chair having the same
A cam adjustment device for lifting and lowering an armrest includes an armrest assembly and a support frame. The armrest assembly includes a connection base. The support frame has a support rod. The connection base is slidably connected to the support rod. A locking mechanism includes a cam wrench disposed on the connection base and rotatably installed on the connection base. The cam wrench is rotated such that a cam on the cam wrench presses and acts on the support rod. In a locked state, the cam wrench presses the support rod such that the connection base and the support rod are kept to be relatively fixed. In an unlocked state, the cam wrench is rotated to allow the cam to be released from the support rod, such that the connection base is lifted, lowered, and adjusted relative to the support rod. |
| US11517102B2 |
Attachment aperture array pattern
An attachment aperture array pattern having an aperture array layer having a plurality of spaced apart array apertures formed therethrough, wherein the array apertures are arranged in a repeating sequence of spaced rows of array apertures and spaced columns of array apertures, wherein the plurality of spaced apart array apertures are arranged in a repeating sequence of equally spaced rows of the array apertures and equally spaced columns of the array apertures, wherein each of the array apertures is equally offset from each adjacent array aperture in each row of array apertures, wherein each row of array apertures is formed an equal distance from each adjacent row of array apertures, and wherein at least a portion of the array apertures of a first column of array apertures overlap at least a portion of the array apertures of an adjacent, second column of array apertures. |
| US11517101B2 |
Adaptive assisted grip apparatus
Implementations of an adaptive assisted grip apparatus are provided. In some implementations, the adaptive assisted grip apparatus comprises a holder and a wrist strap.In some implementations, a method of using the adaptive assisted grip apparatus comprises inserting a makeup applicator or other suitable item into the holder, placing the wrist strap around a user's wrist, grasping and holding the makeup applicator or other suitable item using the holder, and using the wrist strap to prevent the makeup applicator or other suitable item inserted in the holder from falling to the floor/ground or otherwise being dropped if/when the user loses grip of the holder. |
| US11517099B2 |
Method for processing images, electronic device, and storage medium
A method for processing images includes: detecting a plurality of human face key points of a three-dimensional human face in a target image; acquiring a virtual makeup image, wherein the virtual makeup image includes a plurality of reference key points, the reference key points indicating human face key points of a two-dimensional human face; and acquiring a target image fused with the virtual makeup image by fusing the virtual makeup image and the target image with each of the reference key points in the virtual makeup image aligned with a corresponding human face key point. |
| US11517098B2 |
Dispenser with replaceable material
A refillable dispenser including a casing and a platform for receiving consumable material. A knob rotatably mounted at a bottom end of the dispenser is mechanically coupled to the platform such that rotating the knob moves the platform up or down within the dispenser. Gripping arms connected to the platform are configured to flex toward a longitudinal axis and engage the consumable material when the platform is away from a top travel position such that the consumable material is secured to the platform. The gripping arms are configured to flex away from the longitudinal axis and release the consumable material from the platform when the platform is at the top travel position. |
| US11517093B2 |
Drawing device and drawing method
A drawing device includes a drawing head and a processor which controls the drawing head. The drawing head draws an image by forming at least one of a first droplet dot formed by a first droplet and a second droplet dot formed by a second droplet including a larger droplet amount than the first droplet on a drawing target surface curved convexly along a first direction. The processor controls the drawing head to form the second droplet dot in at least a part of an adjustment region in at least one end of ends in the first direction on the drawing target surface based on drawing data of the image, and the drawing data is image data for drawing the image on a non-curved surface. |
| US11517091B2 |
Hair dryer
A hair dryer has a primary air flow path and a secondary air flow path. The primary air flow path is operable to dry hair using suction in a first mode of operation. The secondary air flow path is operable to blow dry hair in a second mode of operation. In the primary mode of operation, the motor and fan assembly of the secondary air flow path is operated in reverse to direct air towards hair that is being dried by suction. |
| US11517089B2 |
Hair roller assembly apparatus and method of use
Embodiments of the present invention relate to a hair roller which can be separated into a pair of half-cylindrical roller pieces, pairs of half-cylindrical roller pieces, and a method of storing half-cylindrical roller pieces by nesting the half-cylindrical roller pieces. The hair roller of the invention includes a whole cylindrical body separable along a vertical axis into half-cylindrical roller pieces which include a plurality of mating devices configured to selectably couple the half-cylindrical roller pieces to form the whole cylindrical body, wherein the half-cylindrical roller pieces are capable of being nested. The pair of half-cylindrical roller pieces of the invention are identical in shape, which include a plurality of tabs and orifices, where the tabs have protuberances which protrude into a corresponding orifice when the lateral edges of the pair of roller pieces are aligned. |
| US11517087B2 |
Systems for retaining absorbent articles and collection kits
A personal care collection kit is described. The kit may include a sanitizer and an absorbent material. The components are housed in a lined enclosure. A personal care article can be withdrawn from the collection kit, used, and discarded back into an interior region of the enclosure of the collection kit. A sanitizer can be expelled from within the enclosure and can easily be dispensed by a one hand function. The sanitizer is spread on a user's hand discreetly inside the liner and enclosure. The hand can be dried with the absorbent material again by a one hand function. The lining keeps the wet, dry, powder, or similar type sanitizer substances from contacting the inside of a user's pocket or adjacent body part, substrate or the like. |
| US11517086B2 |
Luggage system
A suitcase having a base and a lid where the lid may be rotatable about a hinge from a closed configuration to an open configuration and may be secured, via one or more latching assemblies is disclosed. The lid may comprise an upper shell, and the base may comprise a lower shell. The upper shell and the lower shell may be seamlessly formed to create a water resistant and/or waterproof suitcase. The suitcase may have an extendable trolley handle assembly that is externally attached to the base of the suitcase. The trolley handle assembly may comprise a pair of extrusion assemblies that are connected to the base of the suitcase and connected to each other by a grip. The suitcase may also have a removably secured interior liner. |
| US11517082B2 |
Case middle/horn connection device for a watch
A case middle/horn connection device for a watch, a method for attaching an attachment piece including at least one horn to a case middle and a case middle/horn assembly. The connection device includes an attachment piece including at least one horn having a first connector and a case middle having a second connector, the first connector being configured to cooperate with the second connector to attach the attachment piece to the case middle. The first connector includes a tongue with a recess. The second connector includes a groove with an undercut portion. The undercut portion is configured to lodge inside the recess of the tongue; and the case middle and the attachment are made integral when the undercut portion of the second connector is lodged in the recess of the tongue of the first connector. |
| US11517077B2 |
Belt ratcheting device with hidden blade II
The Belt Ratcheting Device with Hidden Blade II (HB-II) facilitates unidirectional belt fastening and fast release. The HB-II includes a turning gate rotatably installed diagonally in a channel. The turning gate has a hidden sharp blade front which operates below on the lower belt surface avoiding visible scratches. The turning gate is connected to a lever by a spring. The HB-II has two states: “active” and “inactive”. In the active state the device works as a belt ratchet i.e. allowing the belt to be pulled forwards but restricting any belt motion backwards. In the inactive state the ratcheting is disabled and the belt is released. The HB-II is controlled by the lever's position. After fastening, the belt remains fastened until the HB-II is switched manually into inactive state by moving the lever. The blade's smooth side and channel's smooth surfaces minimize belt wear. |
| US11517076B2 |
Sport shoe of the self-cleaning variety with a compressible cleaning structure
A self-cleaning sport shoe includes a traction member or plurality thereof, extending downward from the bottom of the shoe to traction the playing field surface below upon contact. The self-cleaning sport shoe incorporates a compressible cleaning structure, smaller in size and less cumbersome than existing cleaning type cushions and which is symbiotically mated, when applicable, to a concave reservoir located in the sport shoe outer sole, and in certain instances of design both the outer sole and accommodatingly shaped mid sole as well. As the structure is compressed and expanded, debris that might otherwise remain attached is discarded. This concave reservoir appreciably enhances the cleaning ability of its compressible cleaning structure and the shoe as a whole. |
| US11517075B2 |
Shoe sole member, shoe, and method for manufacturing shoe sole member
A shoe sole member formed by a foam includes cells having a certain size and being excellent in transparency in order to provide a shoe sole member being lightweight and excellent cushioning properties while having transparency. |
| US11517072B2 |
Adaptive electrostatic discharge and electric hazard footwear
A shoe may include an upper sole and an outer sole. In one state of the shoe, the upper sole is conductively connected to the outer sole. In another state of the shoe, the upper sole is electrically insulated from the outer sole. The shoe may be changed between these states. |
| US11517071B2 |
Article of footwear with soil-shedding performance
The disclosure relates to articles of footwear (100) and components thereof, including outsoles (112), which can be used in conditions normally conducive to the accumulation of soil on the outsoles (112). In particular, the disclosure relates to articles of footwear (100) and components thereof including an outsole (112) with a material (116) including a polymeric network formed of a plurality of polymer chains, where the material (116) defines external ground-facing surface or side of the outsole (112). The outsoles (112) can prevent or reduce the accumulation of soil on the footwear (100) during wear on unpaved surfaces such as sporting fields. |
| US11517068B1 |
Removeable helmet cover and methods of manufacture
The present invention is directed to injection molded articles as well as methods of manufacture of the same. The injection molded article is a helmet cover for a protective helmet, and more particularly a replaceable helmet cover for enhancing the aesthetic outer appearance of a helmet used in military, construction, manufacturing, and/or contact sports such as American football, baseball, lacrosse, hockey, equestrian, skiing, snowboarding, and the like. |
| US11517046B2 |
Battery assembly and electronic cigarette having same
The present disclosure discloses a battery assembly and an electronic cigarette using the battery assembly, wherein the battery assembly comprises a main body and a cover, the main body is provided with a battery compartment with an opening, one end of the cover is rotatably mounted on the main body, and the other end is provided with a locking assembly, the end of the battery compartment close to the opening is provided with a limiting part, the cover is locked to the main body and covers the opening when rotating to the locking assembly to be fastened to the limiting part, the main body is further provided with at least one elastic assembly which elastically abuts against the cover when the cover covers the main body. |
| US11517045B2 |
Cartridge comprising a coupling element for use in an aerosol-generating system
A cartridge for an aerosol-generating system is provided, including a first sealed container including a nicotine source comprising a first carrier material impregnated with between about 1 milligram and about 50 milligrams of nicotine; a second sealed container including an acid source; and a coupling element disposed between the first sealed container and the second sealed container, wherein the first sealed container, the second sealed container, and the coupling element are separate components that are connected together to form the cartridge, and wherein the coupling element is directly connected to both the first sealed container and the second sealed container so as to form a substantially rigid connection between the first sealed container and the second sealed container. |
| US11517042B2 |
Digital marketing applications for electronic cigarette users
An electronic cigarette (“e-Cig”) may include functionality for targeted marketing. The marketing may be through communications with a computing device, such as a smartphone. For example, a smartphone application may be used for monitoring e-Cig usage and collecting data regarding the user and the usage. That data may result in targeted marketing. In another example, location information may also be used for targeted advertisements from a retailer. |
| US11517039B2 |
Water-based vaporizable liquids, methods and systems for vaporizing same
Provided are systems, methods, and liquids related to electronic vapor devices. In one aspect, the application relates to a water-based vaporizable liquid for use in the systems, methods and electronic vapor devices. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention. |
| US11517035B2 |
Drawer assembly and refrigerating and freezing device with drawer assembly
The present invention relates to a drawer assembly and a refrigerating and freezing device with the drawer assembly. The drawer assembly comprises a cartridge defined a drawing space and a modified atmosphere film assembly, an accommodating cavity is defined in a top wall of the cartridge, the accommodating cavity is communicated with the drawer space; the modified atmosphere film assembly is mounted in the accommodating cavity, and the modified atmosphere film assembly is provided with a modified atmosphere film and an oxygen-enriched gas collecting cavity, so that when the pressure of the oxygen-enriched gas collecting cavity is less than the pressure of the accommodating cavity, oxygen in air of the accommodating cavity penetrates the modified atmosphere film to the oxygen-enriched gas collecting cavity, so as to obtain a gas atmosphere with rich nitrogen and lean oxygen, facilitating for fresh keeping of foods. |
| US11517028B2 |
Fractionated stillage separation
This disclosure describes methods to separate solids from liquids in a production facility. A process separates components in the process stream by using a mechanical device to separate the solids from the liquids based on a density difference. The process produces the liquids and solids, which may be further processed to create valuable animal feed products. |
| US11517027B2 |
Lactose-free ice cream
Lactose-free ice cream compositions, and methods for making lactose-free ice cream, are provided herein. |
| US11517022B2 |
Internal air adjustment device
An internal air adjustment device that includes a first composition adjustment unit and a second composition adjustment unit. The first composition adjustment unit separates supply air from external air, the supply air having a composition that differs from a composition of the external air, and supplies the supply air into a transport container. The second composition adjustment unit separates discharge air from internal air, the discharge air having a composition that differs from a composition of the internal air, and discharges the discharge air to outside of the transport container. The internal air adjustment device is capable of properly controlling the composition of the internal air in the transport container. |
| US11517021B2 |
Disinfection composition and preparation method therefor and use thereof
Provided is a disinfection composition, preparation method therefor and use thereof. The disinfection composition comprises the following raw materials in parts by weight: 2.2-4.8 parts of disinfection essential oil, 3-8 parts of polyethylene glycol hydrogenated castor oil, 0.05-0.5 parts of phytic acid, 0.05-0.5 parts of citric acid, 20-40 parts of a C2-C3 monohydric alcohol, and 45-62.1 parts of water. The disinfection composition of the present invention has significantly improved chemical stability, and still has good disinfection effect after storage for 3 months at 37° C., and has a significantly improved disinfection effect, a shortened action time, and an increased killing log value. |
| US11517018B2 |
Herbicidal composition comprising cinmethylin and saflufenacil
The present invention relates to a herbicidal composition comprising saflufenacil. The invention also relates to methods and uses for controlling undesirable vegetation, in particular in crops. |
| US11517016B2 |
Agrochemical combinations
A combination comprising at least one diamide insecticide; and at least a silicic acid based plant health promoting additive, and a composition comprising the same. |
| US11517015B2 |
Preparation of a dry biomass extract rich in polyphenols
The present invention concerns a process for preparing a polyphenol-rich extract of dry plant biomass, in particular parts of vines, the extract obtained and its use for antifungal applications, in particular for the prevention and treatment of fungal infections on fruits and plants after harvest, but also for applications related to its antibacterial and antioxidant properties. |
| US11517004B2 |
Braking device, line length measuring device and fishing reel equipped with either device
I provide a braking device attachable to a body frame having one bearing member that pivotally supports a spool and an operation means for rotating the spool, including another bearing member that pivotally supports the spool; a spool brake; a control board that controls the braking force of the spool brake; a battery that supplies power to the control board; and a cover member that covers the battery and the board. |
| US11516997B2 |
Escape detection and mitigation for aquaculture
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer-storage media, for escape detection and mitigation for aquaculture. In some implementations, a method includes obtaining one or more images that depict one or more fish within an enclosure; generating, as a result of providing the one or more images to multiple detection models, a value that reflects a quantity of fish that are depicted in the images that are likely a member of each different type of fish; detecting an error condition relating to a possible opening of the enclosure based at least on the value; and in response to detecting the error condition relating to the possible opening of the enclosure, initiating one or more mitigation actions relating to the possible opening. |
| US11516996B1 |
Pneumatically controlled aquaculture apparatus
A pneumatically controlled aquaculture apparatus is provided. The apparatus has a lift vessel that lifts containers holding shellfish out of the water when the lift vessel is floating in order to allow air desiccation to prevent bio-fouling of the equipment and shellfish. The apparatus also has a buoy bladder positioned above the containers holding shellfish. The buoy bladder is retained in a centered position of the apparatus. The apparatus may be deployed in a suspended position with the buoy bladder floating on the water surface and the containers holding shellfish suspended below the buoy bladder. In addition, the apparatus may be deployed in a submerged position in which the buoy bladder is deflated and the apparatus is either resting on the water bottom or retained in a desired position in the water column. |
| US11516993B2 |
Furniture protector assembly including partially overlapping panels for protecting surfaces from pet-caused damage
Various embodiments provide an apparatuses and methods for protecting surfaces (e.g., furniture) from animal contact. The surface protection apparatus may comprise a plurality of rigid or semi-rigid members extending from a base portion. The protrusions may comprise a plurality of conical members extending from the base portion or may comprise a plurality of panels extending from the base portion. A plurality of apparatuses may be secured relative to one another to provide an enlarged surface area such that large surfaces (e.g., counters) may be covered by the surface protector to prevent pets from lying on the large surfaces. |
| US11516990B2 |
Milker unit short milk tube with milk claw end connector
A milker unit short milk tube having a downstream milk claw connection end; a position and release device joined to and extending away from the downstream milk claw connection end; a controlled flexible portion disposed in an upstream direction from the position and release device; a reinforced portion disposed in upstream direction from the controlled flexible portion; and an interior milking claw inlet sealing surface. |
| US11516988B2 |
Tomato line FIR-XM15-4367
The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato line FIR-XM15-4367. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato line FIR-XM15-4367 and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a tomato plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato line FIR-XM15-4367 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits. |
| US11516982B1 |
Maize hybrid X13P456
A novel maize variety designated X13P456 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 X13P456 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13P456 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X13P456, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13P456 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13P456 and methods of using maize variety X13P456 are disclosed. |
| US11516980B2 |
Genetic basis for Pythium resistance
The present invention relates to a Cucumis sativus plant which may comprise a QTL, a copy number variant region, at least two copies of an ERF gene, or a mutation leading to increased expression of an ERF gene, which leads to Pythium resistance. The invention further relates to propagation material suitable for producing such Cucumis sativus plant. The invention also relates to a method for producing such Cucumis sativus plant and to methods for identification and selection of such a plant. In addition, the invention relates to a marker for identification of the QTL or copy number variant region, or for identification of the presence of at least two copies of an ERF gene resulting in Pythium resistance in Cucumis sativus, and to use of said marker. The invention also relates to seed which may comprise the QTL, copy number variant region, at least two copies of an ERF gene, or a mutation leading to increased expression of an ERF gene, which leads to Pythium resistance in the plant grown from such seed. |
| US11516978B2 |
Insulated shipping containers modified for high-yield plant production capable in any environment
A system and method for generating high-yield plant production is disclosed. The system includes a container, a growing station, and a monitoring system. The growing station includes vertical racks, a lighting system, an irrigation system, a climate control system, and a ventilation system. The monitoring system monitors all of the systems in the growing station, as well as the environment within the container, to provide real-time data and alerts to a user. |
| US11516974B2 |
Growth substrate product formed of mineral wool
This invention includes a coherent growth substrate product formed of mineral wool, the product having two opposed top and bottom surfaces and a seed hole extending from the top surface towards the bottom surface, the base of the seed hole defining a seed bed, wherein the volume of the growth substrate product is not more than 150 cm3, and wherein the seed bed has a width of at least 5 mm. |
| US11516973B2 |
Method for automatically redistributing plants throughout an agricultural facility
One variation of a method for automatically redistributing plants throughout an agricultural facility includes, at a mobile robotic system: delivering a first module—defining a first array of plant slots at a first density and loaded with a first set of plants in approximately a second growth stage—from a grow area within a facility to a transfer station within the facility; delivering a second module—located within the facility and defining a second array of plant slots at a second density less than the first density—to the transfer station; and following transfer of a first subset of plants from the first array of plant slots in the first module into the second array of plant slots in the second module at the transfer station, delivering the second module to the grow area in the facility. |
| US11516967B1 |
Harvesting plants based on determined criteria
A harvester travels along a route within a field and selectively harvests edible crowns ready for harvesting. As the harvester travels along the route, a position of the harvester and/or the edible crowns may be determined using an encoder, imaging device(s), and/or navigational system(s). For example, image(s) captured by the imaging device(s) may be used to determine a location of the edible crowns and/or global positioning satellite (GPS) coordinates may indicate a location of the harvester within the field. These locations may be used for instructing harvesting components to harvest the edible crowns. For example, the harvester may include robotic arms having end effectors that harvest the edible crowns. Knowing the location of the edible crowns and/or the harvester therefore allows for the accurate placement of the end effectors for harvesting the edible crowns. |
| US11516965B2 |
Electrically actuated mulch control lever
An electrically actuated mulch control lever includes an upper plate and a lower plate pivotably mounted together on a top surface of a mower deck. A compression spring is retained between the upper plate and the lower plate urging the upper plate and the lower plate to pivot together. An electric linear actuator is connected to one of the plates, and a mulch gate hinge is attached to the other plate. |
| US11516964B2 |
Position controlled gauge wheels on a harvesting machine header that move with a feeder house move command
A header has a position controlled gauge wheel that is controlled using a position actuator. The position actuator is locked when the gauge wheel is in a selected position, relative to a mainframe of the header. An operator input, changing the position of the header, is detected and the position actuator is unlocked to accommodate movement of the header, based on the detected operator input signal. |
| US11516960B2 |
Gauge wheel for agricultural applications
A gauge wheel (1) for use in controlling the depth of a furrow formed by at least one planting member of cultivation equipment includes a hub member (5) having a central hub and an outer peripheral portion (9); and a resilient coil member (3). The resilient coil member (3) includes a plurality of coil windings (17) which extend closely adjacent to the outer peripheral portion (9) of the hub member (5) and which define an outer periphery of the gauge wheel (1). The coil member (3) is connected at or adjacent one end thereof to the hub member (5). In use, the resilient coil member engages the soil on a side of the furrow and controls the depth by which the at least one planting member cuts into the soil to form the furrow. There is also provided a coulter gauge wheel which includes a coulter disc and at least one gauge wheel as described above. |
| US11516959B2 |
Agricultural trench depth sensing systems, methods, and apparatus
An agricultural trench depth sensing system having a trench implement adapted to be disposed in a soil trench opened in a soil surface. In one embodiment an ultrasonic sensor detects a distance to an upper surface of said trench implement or a target disposed thereon. In another embodiment, said trench implement includes one or more fingers which rotate with respect to said trench implement to detect the soil surface relative to said trench implement. In another embodiment, said trench implement includes side sensors for detecting the sidewall of the soil trench. |
| US11516958B2 |
Particle delivery system of an agricultural row unit
A particle delivery system of an agricultural row unit includes a particle belt having a particle acceleration section. The particle belt is configured to receive a particle, to accelerate the particle at the particle acceleration section, and to expel the particle toward a trench in soil. The particle delivery system includes a first hub assembly engaged with the particle belt at a first location and a second hub assembly engaged with the particle belt at a second location. The particle acceleration section is disposed generally at the first location, a substantially no-slip condition exists between the first hub assembly and the particle belt at the first location and between the second hub assembly and the particle belt at the second location, and the first hub assembly and the second hub assembly are configured to stretch the particle belt at the particle acceleration section to accelerate the particle. |
| US11516957B2 |
Seeding control system and method
A method of maintaining a desired seed population rate during periods of acceleration of the agricultural planter. In one method, if the horizontal acceleration of the planter is greater than a predefined upper threshold, the seed disc is driven at a rotational speed to maintain the desired seed population rate based on a highest stable ground speed. In another method, if the horizontal acceleration is less than a predefined lower acceleration threshold, the seed disc is driven at a rotational speed to maintain the desired seed population rate based on a lowest stable ground speed. In another method, if the horizontal acceleration is less than the predefined upper acceleration threshold and is greater than the predefined lower acceleration threshold, the seed disc is driven at a rotational speed to maintain the desired seed population rate based on an a preferred planter ground speed input. |
| US11523551B2 |
Testing system capable of shielding from environment noise
A testing system capable of shielding from environment noise uses a foldable electromagnetic shielding box to isolate devices that will produce electromagnetic interference to a test object, so as to reduce the influence of these devices on the measurement of the test object. In an embodiment, measuring equipment and the test object are disposed in the foldable electromagnetic shielding box for being shielded from outside electromagnetic waves. In another embodiment, the measuring equipment is disposed in the foldable electromagnetic shielding box while the test object is disposed outside the foldable electromagnetic shielding box, so that the test object to be tested is shielded from electromagnetic waves from the measuring equipment. The foldable electromagnetic shielding box can be folded into a stack for convenience of storage or transport. |
| US11523549B2 |
EMP protection for structures having coal combustion residual components
An EMP-protective composite structure may include at least one enclosure having walls, a ceiling, at least one ingress/egress portal and a base, each including at least one blast-resistant structural panel and at least one layer of an EMP barrier having CCR that provides magnetic conduction, field absorption, and field reflection fully-enclosing the structural panel. A blast- resistant structural panel may include a frame constructed of a spaced-apart frame members of a ferrous material, frame reinforcing members extending between the frame members, a cementitious layer in which the frame is embedded, and an EMP absorbing mesh embedded in the cementitious layer. The composite structure may further include an encapsulation barrier and a HEMP protective door formed in the enclosure to absorb and deflect HEMP. |
| US11523543B1 |
Water cooled server
A computer module includes a substrate having redistribution layers comprising conductors and dielectrics formed on both sides of the substrate. Selected thin film conductors have a half pitch of 2 μm or less. Semiconductor components selected from bare die, chiplets, stacked devices, and low-profile packaged devices are flip chip mounted on the substrate. After grinding and polishing operations, a polished planar surface extends across each side of the substrate, coincident with the back side of the semiconductor components. Copper sheets are bonded to the polished planar surfaces using die attach films. A water-cooled server comprises multiple computer modules disposed in a tank with cooling water circulating around the modules. It dissipates 6.3 MW at a water flow rate of 339 gallons per minute and has a power density of 1 kW/in3. |
| US11523541B2 |
Thermal management of high capacity optics in dense arrangements
Presented herein is a plurality of arrangements of cold plates having interior chambers. The interior chamber includes a plurality of fins with a first fin zone and a second fin zone. The cold plate further includes a first fluid inlet and a first fluid outlet. The cold plates can be connected such that each cold plate allows unidirectional flow or counter flow configurations. Unidirectional flow or counter flow cold plates can be arranged in rows and in combination of rows. |
| US11523537B2 |
Liquid-cooling heat dissipation device
A liquid-cooling heat dissipation device includes a water-cooling module, a water-tank module, a power module, a first and a second water-cooling radiators. The water-cooling module includes a base, a plate, an isolating structure and a heat-conducting unit. The isolating structure connects between the base and the plate. The plate, the isolating structure and the base define a first chamber. The isolating structure and the plate define a second and a third chambers. The first, the second and the third chambers are isolated from each other. The heat-conducting unit is partially located within the first chamber and partially exposed from the base. The first and the second water-cooling radiators connect to the plate and communicate between the water-cooling module and the water-tank module. The power module drives a medium to flow between the water-cooling module and the water-tank module through the first and the second water-cooling radiators. |
| US11523534B2 |
Device for airflow management and cooling improvement in hybrid-cooled electronics
Embodiments are disclosed of a baffle unit. The baffle unit includes an elastic member and one or more baffle blades. Each baffle blade has a first edge and a second edge, and each baffle blade has its first edge coupled to the elastic member, so that each baffle blade rotates about and deforms the elastic member in response to aerodynamic forces applied to the one or more baffle blades. Implementation of one or more of the baffle units preventing or reduces thermal impact of the airflow on liquid cooling devices and enables airflow management optimization. |
| US11523528B2 |
Flexible circuit switching and protection device
A flexible electrical system distribution, switching, and protection solution having two or more autonomous electrical switching devices and optionally adding circuit protection and manual switching in one self-contained device. A printed circuit board assembly is configured to operate two or more electrical switch functions to act from a remote signal input or autonomously, independently or simultaneously. The printed circuit board can be assembled into a housing where multiple independent circuits on the printed circuit board assembly can be permanently electrically connected to each other through electrical conductors thus reducing the number of independent circuits within the assembly. The assembly further consists of an electrically isolative housing and terminal studs and retaining nuts capable to receiving electrical cable ring terminals. |
| US11523527B2 |
Glass-based articles having crack resistant stress profiles
Glass-based articles are disclosed having a thickness in a range of from about 0.2 mm to about 4.0 mm, a first compressive stress layer extending from a first surface of the glass-based article to a first depth of compression that is in a range of from about 5% to about 20% of the thickness, a second compressive stress layer extending from a second surface of the glass-based article to a second depth of compression that is in a range of from about 5% to about 20% of the thickness, wherein the second surface is opposite the first surface, and a central region extending from the first depth of compression to the second depth of compression and having a maximum tensile stress in a range of from about 0.5 MPa to about 20 MPa. Electronic devices comprising the glass-based articles and methods of making glass-based articles are also disclosed. |
| US11523523B2 |
Bendable supporting structure and display device
The present disclosure provides a bendable support structure and a flexible display device. The supporting structure includes a flexible substrate. The flexible substrate includes a bendable region, transition regions and non-bendable regions. The non-bendable regions are disposed on opposite sides of the bendable region. The bendable regions are connected to each of the non-bendable regions through one of the transition regions. First supporting units are fixedly disposed on each of the non-bendable regions. Second supporting units are disposed on each of the transition regions and connected to the first supporting units. A thickness of the second supporting unit gradually decrease from an end close to the non-bendable region to an end close to the bendable region. |
| US11523521B2 |
Multilayer board and method of manufacturing the same
A method of manufacturing a multilayer board includes forming conductor patterns on four or more insulating base material layers, forming a multilayer body by stacking the insulating base material layers in a state in which the conductor patterns face each other with prepreg layers therebetween, and heat-pressing the multilayer body. In a state before the step of heat-pressing, among the prepreg layers, a thickness of an outermost prepreg layer is larger than a thickness of a prepreg layer other than the outermost prepreg layer. |
| US11523518B2 |
Method of making flexible printed circuit board and flexible printed circuit board
According to an aspect of the present disclosures, a method of making a flexible printed circuit board, which includes a base film having an insulating property, a conductive pattern disposed on either one or both surfaces of the base film, and a cover layer covering a conductive-pattern side of a laminated structure inclusive of the base film and the conductive pattern, includes a superimposing step of superimposing a cover film on the conductive-pattern side of the laminated structure, the cover film having a first resin layer and a second resin layer that is laminated to an inner side of the first resin layer and that softens at a lower temperature than does the first resin layer, and a pressure bonding step of vacuum bagging the laminated structure and the cover film at a temperature higher than a softening temperature of the second resin layer. |
| US11523516B2 |
Bending apparatus
A bending apparatus including a stage on which a bending object is positioned, a bending bar, a drive unit connected to the bending bar and configured to move the bending bar according to a standard route to bend the bending object by coming into contact with the bending object, and a measuring unit that measures a movement route of the bending bar. |
| US11523511B2 |
Assembling and handling edge interconnect packaging system
A first microchip includes holes or sockets along or in a top face or surface of the first microchip and a second microchip includes nodules extending from a edge of the second microchip. The nodules of the second microchip are received in the holes or sockets along or in the top face or surface of the first microchip, whereupon the first and second microchips are positioned transverse or perpendicular to each other. |
| US11523509B2 |
Instrument drive units
An integrated circuit includes a nexus and a first, a second, a third, and a fourth circuit board. Each of the first and second circuit boards is coupled to opposing sides of the nexus, and each of the third and fourth circuit boards is coupled to opposing sides of the second circuit board. The integrated circuit is transitionable between a first, open configuration, in which the first, second, third and fourth circuit boards and the nexus are substantially coplanar, and a second configuration, in which the first, second, third and fourth circuit boards and the nexus are coupled to one another to define a cavity therein. |
| US11523506B2 |
Module board and memory module including the same
A module board is provided. The module board includes a plurality of first left terminals and a plurality of first right terminals. Each of the plurality of first left terminals includes a left upper body, a left lower body, and a left lower bar which are connected to one another and sequentially provided, each of the plurality of first right terminals includes a right upper body, a right lower body, and a right lower bar which are connected to one another and sequentially provided, and a first width of each of the left upper body and the right upper body is greater than a second width of each of the left lower bar and the right lower bar. |
| US11523505B2 |
Embedded component structure and manufacturing method thereof
An embedded component structure includes a circuit board, an electronic component, a first conductive terminal, and a second conductive terminal. The circuit board includes a first electrical connection layer and a second electrical connection layer. The electronic component is embedded in the circuit board and includes a first contact and a second contact. The first conductive terminal and the second conductive terminal respectively at least cover a part of top surfaces and side walls of the first contact and the second contact, and the first electrical connection layer and the second electrical connection layer are respectively electrically connected to the first contact and the second contact through the first conductive terminal and the second conductive terminal. A method for manufacturing an embedded component structure is also provided. |
| US11523504B2 |
Anodic oxide film structure
Proposed is an anodic oxide film structure that includes an anodic oxide film sheet and has high strength, chemical resistance and corrosion resistance. |
| US11523503B2 |
Wiring board and method of forming hole thereof
A wiring board includes a photosensitive insulating layer and a first wiring layer. The photosensitive insulating layer has a hole, a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other. The hole has a first end opening formed in the first surface, a second end opening formed in the second surface, an axis, and a sidewall surrounding the axis. Part of the sidewall extends toward the axis to form at least one annular flange. The first wiring layer is disposed on the first surface and includes a first pad, in which the hole exposes the first pad. There is at least one recessed cavity between the annular flange and the first pad. The minimum width of the annular flange is smaller than the maximum width of the recessed cavity. |
| US11523502B2 |
Method and procedure for miniaturing a multi-layer PCB
A multiple layer printed circuit board (PCB) in which the cores (or core layers) are removed and replaced with prepreg layers, which provide structure integrity for the PCB. Such a multi-layer PCB may include a plurality of layers that include a plurality of signal layers, a plurality of ground plane layers, a plurality of inner signal layers, and a single core substrate layer. Each layer in the plurality of layers may be separated from every other layer in the plurality of layers by at least one prepreg substrate layer. |
| US11523496B2 |
Cooling profile integration for embedded power systems
A component carrier includes a stack having at least one electrically conductive layer structure and/or at least one electrically insulating layer structure. A component is embedded in the stack. A first thermally conductive block is located above and thermally connected with the component, and a second thermally conductive block is located below and thermally coupled with the component. Heat generated by the component during operation is removed via at least one of the first thermally conductive block and the second thermally conductive block. |
| US11523494B2 |
Electronic apparatus improved in heat dissipation efficiency of heat generating component
An electronic apparatus that is improved in heat dissipation efficiency of a heat generating component while avoiding an increase in the size of the electronic apparatus. A first substrate has a heat generating component mounted thereon. A heat dissipation frame is arranged opposed to and in contact with a second substrate. A flexible printed circuit electrically connects the first and second substrates. A thermally conductive member is sandwiched between the heat generating component and the heat dissipation frame such that the flexible printed circuit is pressed against the heat generating component. As heat dissipation paths from the heat generating component to the heat dissipation frame, there are formed a first heat dissipation path via the thermally conductive member and a second heat dissipation path via the flexible printed circuit and the second substrate. |
| US11523493B2 |
Electronic control unit
An electronic control unit includes: a wiring substrate having a first surface on which a conductor wire is formed; a first electronic component that is implemented on the first surface of the wiring substrate, and has a large heat generation amount; a second electronic component that is implemented on the first surface of the wiring substrate, and has a heat generation amount smaller than the first electronic component; and a resin that covers the first electronic component, the second electronic component, and the first surface of the wiring substrate, and a second surface of the wiring substrate that is opposite to the first surface. A distance between an outer surface of the resin immediately below the first electronic component, and the second surface of the wiring substrate is longer than a distance between an outer surface of the resin immediately above the second electronic component, and the first surface of the wiring substrate. |
| US11523491B2 |
Methods of making and assembling together components of plasma torch electrode
A method of making and assembling together components of a plasma torch electrode inside an oxygen-free environment. According to one implementation the method includes machining an outer surface of an emitter to produce an oxide free outer surface and machining an opening in a distal end of a main body of the electrode, the opening being bound by an oxide-free inner surface of the main body after the machining. In the oxygen-free environment, the emitter is then secured inside the opening of the main body such that the oxide-free outer surface of the emitter is secured to the oxide-free inner surface of the main body. |
| US11523490B2 |
Plasma device, plasma generation method
The object of the present disclosure is to efficiently generate plasma. In the plasma device of the present disclosure, a dielectric barrier discharger and an arc discharger are included, but the arc discharger is provided downstream from the dielectric barrier discharger in a discharge space where a gas for generating plasma is supplied. Dielectric barrier discharge occurs at the dielectric barrier discharger, and arch discharge occurs at the arc discharger. As a result of the gas for generating plasma being activated in the dielectric barrier discharge, the aforementioned gas can be adequately converted to plasma in the arc discharger. |
| US11523484B2 |
Power offloading for linear current source
A controller circuit for a set of light emitting diodes (LEDs) includes a linear current source, channel circuitry, and supervisor circuitry. The linear current source is configured to regulate a first current from a supply along a first series path to the set of LEDs. The channel circuitry is configured to control a second current from the supply along a second series path to the set of LEDs, the second series path being in parallel with the first series path and the second series path comprising a drop element coupled in series with the supply and the set of LEDs. The supervisor circuitry is configured to regulate a total current supplied to the set of LEDs using the linear current source and the channel circuitry, the total current comprising the first current and the second current. |
| US11523482B2 |
Control design for perceptually uniform color tuning
Various embodiments include apparatuses and methods control apparatus to color tune a light-emitting diode (LED) array. In one specific example, a control apparatus to color tune a light-emitting diode (LED) array for perceptually uniform color-tuning is disclosed. The apparatus includes a correlated color temperature (CCT)-control device that is adjustable by an end-user to a desired color temperature of the LED array and producing an output signal corresponding to the desired color temperature. A storage device is electrically coupled to the CCT-control device to correlate a mechanical movement range of the CCT-control device to provide substantially uniform increases in perceptual CCT values from the LED array based on a set of N predetermined values. Other apparatuses and methods are described. |
| US11523475B2 |
Lamp synchronization for cooking appliance meal cook cycle
A method of operating cooking appliance includes activating a motor to rotate a turntable within a cooking cavity defined in a casing of the cooking appliance. The methods also includes activating a cooking lamp in response to the turntable reaching a first angular position after activating the motor to rotate the turntable and deactivating the cooking lamp in response to the turntable reaching a second angular position after the first angular position. |
| US11523469B2 |
Electrical heating assembly, aerosol-generating device and method for resistively heating an aerosol-forming substrate
The present invention relates to an electrical heating assembly of an aerosol-generating device for resistively heating an aerosol-forming substrate. The heating assembly comprises a control circuit configured to provide an AC driving current. The heating assembly further comprises an electrically resistive heating element comprising an electrically conductive ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic material for heating the aerosol-forming substrate. The heating element is operatively coupled with the control circuit and configured to heat up due to Joule heating when passing an AC driving element provided by the control circuit current through the heating element. The present invention further relates to an aerosol-generating device for use with an aerosol-forming substrate, wherein the aerosol-generating device comprises a heating assembly according to the invention. |
| US11523463B2 |
Disaster site integrated commanding and operating system and method of providing the same
A method for a disaster site integrated commanding and operating system includes: receiving, by the disaster site integrating commanding and operating system, organization information for responding to a disaster site; specifying a first operation group corresponding to the organization information, wherein the first operation group includes a first commanding network group corresponding to a first commanding network including a first communication terminal of at least one first commanding officer, and a first operation network group corresponding to a first operation network including second communication terminals of operation resources included in the organization information; and transmitting a control signal to perform grouping of communication terminals connected to a disaster safety communication network for each group network of the specified first commanding network and first operation network, wherein the first communication terminal and the second communication terminal are each set to follow a group rule predetermined in a corresponding group. |
| US11523462B2 |
Communication apparatus capable of wirelessly communicating with another apparatus, control method therefor, and storage medium
A communication apparatus that participates in a network includes a first communication unit which establishes communication with a data processing apparatus via the network and performs data communication with the data processing apparatus according to a first communication method, a control unit controlling execution of a plurality of applications including an application for communicating with the data processing apparatus, a reception unit receiving an instruction for switching the application, and a determination unit, if the reception unit has received an instruction for switching the application to another application while the first communication unit has established communication with the data processing apparatus according to the first communication method, determining whether the another application indicated as a switching destination by the received instruction requires connection to the Internet. The control unit controls whether to cut off the established communication which uses the first communication method depending on a result of the determination. |
| US11523461B1 |
Procedures to inform users of incoming 5G/6G messages
In a wireless network, a base station in 5G or 6G often retains a message on hold if the intended user device is temporarily unavailable. To alert the user device, the base station may periodically transmit a polling array consisting of extremely brief (single-bit) indicators at particular time-frequency locations assigned to each user device. The user devices can monitor the polling array, and thereby determine that they have a message on hold. Users can then request the message using a similar terse code. In addition, the base station can divide the user devices into sections, and transmit only the polling array sections that have at least one message on hold, thereby saving time and resources. The user-reply array can be similarly structured, for further resource efficiency. Many other aspects are disclosed. |
| US11523459B2 |
Positioning reference signal (PRS) report with discontinuous reception (DRX)
Disclosed are techniques for reducing overhead of low layer positioning reports. In an aspect, a user equipment (UE) operating in discontinuous reception (DRX) mode determines that the UE is not expected to wake up during a next DRX ON duration of a DRX cycle; determines, based on one or more factors, whether to wake up during the next DRX ON duration to transmit a positioning measurement report or an uplink positioning reference signal (UL-PRS); and based on the determination: wakes up and transmits the positioning measurement report or the UL-PRS during the next DRX ON duration, or remains in a DRX sleep state and refrains from transmitting the positioning measurement report or the UL-PRS during the next DRX ON duration. |
| US11523450B2 |
Method and electronic device for information processing
An information processing method includes establishing, in response to a distance between a first electronic device and a second electronic device being less than a distance value, a communication connection between a first communication assembly of the first electronic device and a second communication assembly of the second electronic device; obtaining, by the first electronic device, information of the second electronic device through the first communication assembly and the second communication assembly; and connecting the first electronic device to a network based on the information. |
| US11523449B2 |
Wideband hybrid access for low latency audio
A method for a communication protocol that includes wideband access for low latency audio. A source device and a sink device establish a wireless communication link. The protocol for communicating via the wireless communication link includes a frame having a first deterministic portion and a second opportunistic portion. The source device transmits during the first deterministic portion of the frame, first data to the sink device. The source device determines whether a predetermined condition associated with the wireless communication link is satisfied. When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the source device transmits, during the second opportunistic portion of the frame, second data to the sink device. |
| US11523448B2 |
Tunnel setup for split bearers in multi-rat dual connectivity (MR-DC) and NR-NR dual connectivity (NR-DC)
Embodiments include methods, performed by a master node (MN) in a radio access network, for establishing radio resources between a secondary node (SN) and a user equipment (UE). Such embodiments include sending, to the SN, a request identifying one or more QoS flows to be setup between the SN and the UE; and receiving, from the SN, a response including identification of one or more radio bearers that were admitted by the SN in association with the requested QoS flows. Such embodiments also include sending, to the SN, identifiers of one or more tunnels for forwarding downlink user-plane (DL UP) data over an interface between the SN and the MN. Each tunnel identifier is associated with a respective admitted radio bearer. Embodiments also include complementary methods performed by a SN, as well as network nodes configured to perform the various methods. |
| US11523446B2 |
Method and device for reporting identity
A method and a device for reporting an identity are provided according to embodiments of the present disclosure. The method includes: when determining that the number of bits of a temporary mobile subscriber identity (S-TMSI) is greater than M, selecting M bits from the bits of the S-TMSI, M being a predetermined positive integer; and transmitting a first message 3 (MSG 3) to a network device, where the first MSG 3 carries the M bits. |
| US11523443B2 |
Extraction, conversion, and transmission of user packet from encapsulated packet
A network configuration apparatus configures a closed network constructed independently for each user in an open network as a cloud LAN, generates an access point for accessing the cloud LAN assigned to each of a plurality of terminals that belong to a user using the cloud LAN. A user information management apparatus selects an access point assigned to a connection terminal accessing the cloud LAN via a mobile data transfer network, and notifies the connection terminal of the access point selected. An address management apparatus delivers an address for the connection terminal to access the cloud LAN in response to a request from the connection terminal. |
| US11523441B2 |
Reception of random access response
In some embodiments, a wireless device transmits a first preamble via a cell. The wireless device receives a downlink grant for a random access response. The wireless device determines a failure to receive the random access response. Based on the failure and a time alignment timer of the cell, the wireless device determines an uplink signal, for transmission via the cell, as one of a second preamble and a negative acknowledgement. The wireless device transmits the uplink signal. |
| US11523434B2 |
Method for random accessing and user equipment using the same
A method for determining at least one random access channel (RACH) burst used by a user equipment (UE) including: determining a reference resource location by receiving a data service; and determining the resource location of the at least one random access channel burst according to the reference resource location and an offset. |
| US11523432B2 |
Signal transmission method and device
Disclosed in the present application are a signal transmission method and device. The method comprises: a receiving node receiving a request-to-send signal sent by a sending node; and the receiving node sending, according to the request-to-send signal, an allow-to-send signal to the sending node, the allow-to-send signal comprising beam information concerning N candidate beams. |
| US11523426B2 |
Methods, network nodes and devices for communicating at an unlicensed frequency spectrum
Embodiments herein relate to a method performed by a network node 110 of a wireless communication network 100 for communicating at an unlicensed frequency spectrum with a wireless device 121 having a device identity. The network node 110 sends an access grant to the wireless device according to the device identity, granting the wireless device access to an uplink communication channel of the unlicensed frequency spectrum. The network node also receives data from the wireless device 121, on the granted uplink communication channel, the data comprising information on the identity of the wireless device 121, thus enabling the network node 110 to detect whether the wireless device that was granted access on the uplink communication channel is the same wireless device as the wireless device from which the data comprising the information on the uplink communication channel was subsequently received. Embodiments of the network node 110 are also described. Embodiments herein also relate to a wireless device 121 for communicating with a network node 110 of the wireless communication network 100 at an unlicensed frequency spectrum and a method therein. |
| US11523423B2 |
Method and apparatus for coordinated multi-access point channel access in a wireless network
Embodiments of the present invention provide a method and apparatus for coordinated multi-AP channel access in a wireless network. A wireless AP that obtains a transmission opportunity (TXOP) (a “coordinator AP”) can grant one or more STAs or APs under control of the coordinator AP the use of some of the bandwidth granted by the TXOP. The STAs or APs that are granted the use of the bandwidth are referred to as “coordinated APs.” Thereafter, a coordinator AP or a coordinated AP can create a new basic service set (BSS) of devices for coordinating data transmissions. For example, the coordinated AP may serve as a relay, where the coordinated AP services devices in a new BSS by sending and receiving data with a coordinator AP in a different BSS. |
| US11523412B2 |
UE processing time for UCI multiplexing
Various additional and alternative aspects are described herein. In some aspects, the present disclosure provides techniques for determining timing conditions for uplink control information (UCI) processing by a user equipment (UE). |
| US11523408B2 |
Method and apparatus for terminal self-reselecting resource based on priority in wireless communication system
Suggested is a novel condition for a media access control (MAC) entity in user equipment (UE) reselecting a sidelink resource in a wireless communication system. The MAC entity of the UE can reselect a sidelink resource when a configured sidelink grant does not satisfy a latency requirement according to ProSe per-packet priority (PPPP). More particularly, configuration is performed by an upper layer so that the MAC entity transmits on the basis of sensing using a resource pool; the MAC entity selects generation of a configured sidelink grant corresponding to transmission of a plurality of MAC protocol data units (PDU); and when data is available in a sidelink traffic channel (STCH) and the configured sidelink grant does not satisfy the latency requirement according to the PPPP, a sidelink resource is reselected. |
| US11523404B2 |
Radio link prioritization
A communication network element may send to a plurality of wireless devices a base radio link priority model that provides as an output a first prioritization of radio links. The wireless devices may generate trained radio link priority models using machine learning based on one or more attempts to establish a communication link with the communication network. The communication network element may receive trained radio link priority models from one or more wireless devices, update the base radio link priority model, and send to the wireless devices an updated base radio link priority model that provides as an output a second prioritization of radio links. |
| US11523403B2 |
Retrieving one or more temporary mobile group identities during a connection resume procedure
A base station receives, from a wireless device, a resume request message comprising a resume identity. A retrieve user equipment context request message comprising the resume identity is sent to a second base station. A response message is received from the second base station. The response message comprises one or more temporary mobile group identities (TMGIs) of one or more multimedia broadcast multicast service (MBMS) services that the wireless device is receiving or interested to receive. Transport blocks of the one or more MBMS services is transmitted to the wireless device. |
| US11523402B2 |
Reconfiguring resources for transmission
Apparatus and method in a communication system for reconfiguring resources for transmission are disclosed. More than one sidelink transmissions are transmitted to a second apparatus. It is determined that reception status feedbacks are not received regarding a given number of sidelink transmissions. Transmission resource used for sidelink transmission is reconfigured based on the determination. |
| US11523399B2 |
System, method and computer-accessible medium for predicting wireless signal degradation
An exemplary system, method and computer-accessible medium for determining a degradation(s) of a wireless link(s) can be provided, which can include, for example, periodically determining a wireless channel quality of the wireless link(s) between a sender and a receiver, recording a history of the wireless channel quality, determining whether a plurality of diffractive pulses are present based on the history and determining the degradation(s) based on the presence of the plurality of diffractive pulses. The wireless channel can be in a beam-forming direction. The degradation(s) can be an impending degradation. |
| US11523396B2 |
Method and system for predicting a downlink channel
Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving a plurality of orthogonal sounding reference signals (SRS) from a plurality of user equipment (UEs), wherein each SRS of the plurality of orthogonal SRS is provided by a respective UE of the plurality of UEs, determining a downlink (DL) channel, in frequency division duplex (FDD), using spatial correlations relating to the plurality of UEs, wherein the spatial correlations are based on the plurality of orthogonal SRS, calculating a plurality of DL precoding weights for a plurality of coherent modular antenna panels responsive to the determining the DL channel, and applying the plurality of DL precoding weights to the plurality of coherent modular antenna panels to enable multi-user (Mu)-multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) for the plurality of UEs. Other embodiments are disclosed. |
| US11523395B2 |
Transmission direction configuration method, device, and system
Embodiments of this application provide a transmission direction configuration method, a device, and a system, and relate to the field of communications technologies. A specific solution is as follows: a terminal device receives first indication information from a network device, the first indication information is used to indicate a configuration of uplink and downlink transmission directions, the configuration is used to describe types, a number, and distribution of resource elements comprised in one period, the resource granularity comprises a time domain granularity, the time domain granularity comprises (OFDM) symbol, the types of the resource elements comprise at least one of an uplink resource element, a downlink resource element, or a switch resource element between the downlink resource element and the uplink resource element; and performs information transmission indicated by the first indication information, of the uplink and/or downlink transmission directions. |
| US11523393B2 |
Radio resource configuration method and device
A radio resource configuration method and device are disclosed. The radio resource configuration method includes: after a piece of user equipment UE establishes a connection with a base station according to a system bandwidth in a broadcast message, determining, by the base station for the UE, resource configuration used for communication between the UE and the base station, where the resource configuration includes at least one of a resource allocation bandwidth, a channel state information CSI pilot bandwidth, and a CSI measurement bandwidth, where the resource allocation bandwidth is a bandwidth used to generate resource block allocation information in downlink control information; and sending, by the base station to the UE by using dedicated signaling or a common message, the resource configuration determined for the UE and used for communication between the UE and the base station. |
| US11523392B2 |
Telecommunications apparatus and methods
A method of operating a terminal device to communicate with a network infrastructure equipment in a wireless telecommunications system using radio resources comprising a narrowband carrier supported within a wider system frequency bandwidth of the wireless telecommunications system, wherein the method comprises: establishing initial frequencies for radio resources comprising the narrowband carrier; receiving configuration signalling from the network infrastructure equipment providing an indication of a frequency shift to apply to the initial frequencies for the radio resources comprising the narrowband carrier; establishing shifted frequencies for the radio resources comprising the narrowband carrier by applying the indicated frequency shift to the initial frequencies; and communicating with the network infrastructure equipment using the radio resources for the narrowband carrier with the shifted frequencies. |
| US11523390B2 |
Wireless communication method and wireless communication terminal, which use network allocation vector
Provided is a wireless communication terminal. The processor is configured to receive, from a base wireless communication terminal through the transceiver, a first frame including first information indicating a duration required for a pending frame exchange sequence and second information indicating a frequency band which is allocated for transmission of a second frame, wherein the pending frame exchange sequence is a transmission sequence between one or more wireless communication terminals, set a network allocation vector (NAV) according to the first information indicating the duration for the pending frame exchange sequence, and reset the NAV when the wireless communication terminal does not receive a PLCP Protocol Data Unit (PPDU) for a reference time from a time point at which the first frame is received. |
| US11523388B2 |
Method and apparatus for backhaul in 5G networks
An apparatus including at least one processor and at least one memory including computer code for one or more programs, the at least one memory and the computer code configured, with the at least one processor, to cause the apparatus at least to: generate information for controlling dynamic allocation between backhaul and access links within time division duplex time slots; and convey the information to a relay node within an indicator in a downlink fixed time slot. |
| US11523386B2 |
Method for transmitting and receiving signal in wireless communication system, and apparatus supporting same
Various embodiments relate to a next generation wireless communication system for supporting a higher data transfer rate and the like beyond 4th generation (4G) wireless communication systems. Provided according to various embodiments are a method for transmitting/receiving a signal in a wireless communication system and a device supporting same, and various other embodiments may also be provided. |
| US11523383B2 |
Method and device for setting plurality of DMRS structures in wireless cellular communication system
A method and apparatus are provided for setting a plurality of demodulation reference signal (DMRS) structures and determining uplink and downlink transmission timing for reducing a delay. A method performed by a terminal includes receiving, from a base station, information associated with a first symbol position for a demodulation reference signal (DMRS) in a transmission time interval; identifying the first symbol position for the DMRS, the first symbol position for the DMRS being identified relative to a start of the transmission time interval based on the information; and receiving, from the base station, the DMRS on the identified first symbol position of the DMRS. |
| US11523381B2 |
Downlink reception and beam management
Wireless communications may comprise communications between a base station and a wireless device. The base station may send and/or schedule one or more transmissions to the wireless device that may overlap in time. The wireless device may receive and/or decode overlapping transmissions that are associated with a different indication and/or the wireless device may not receive at least one of overlapping transmissions that are associated with the same indications. |
| US11523380B2 |
Method for time domain resource allocation on data channel
A network device sends indication information to a terminal device, to indicate a reference position of a starting symbol of a data channel. The network device sends a physical downlink control channel to the terminal device. Then the network device sends the data channel to the terminal device, or the network device receives the data channel from the terminal device. |
| US11523378B2 |
Multiple radio access technology communications
Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for multiple radio access technology communications. One method includes receiving control information at a device on a first radio access technology, wherein: the control information comprises radio access technology information, sidelink resource allocation information, and timing offset information; the radio access technology information indicates that the sidelink resource allocation information is for a second radio access technology; and the first radio access technology is different from the second radio access technology; and wherein the timing offset information is used in the device to determine a time to apply the sidelink resource allocation for the second radio access technology. |
| US11523373B2 |
Communicating on a shared channel in a wireless network
A user equipment (UE) may receive a broadcast channel that includes a bits indicating possible resources for a downlink shared channel being utilized for a signaling channel. The UE may monitor, based on the indicated possible resources, the signaling channel for signaling information for the UE. |
| US11523370B1 |
Efficient graphics processing unit (GPU) pulse detector
Methods and structures are disclosed for using a graphics processing unit (GPU) to detect and organize pulses in an efficient, parallel manner. A received signal is divided into a plurality of sub-batches. Each of the plurality of sub-batches is processed in parallel by detecting a number of pulses present within each of the plurality of sub-batches. A scanning algorithm process for combining the pulse information of the detected pulses includes providing pulse information from detected pulses within a plurality of subgroups with each subgroup including 2n sub-batches, with n equal to a number of iterations of performing the providing, and repeating the iterations, increasing n by 1 for each iteration, until 2n is equal to the total number of sub-batches in the plurality of sub-batches. An output array is generated having a size based on a total combined pulse count and including sequential pulses from the plurality of sub-batches. |
| US11523369B2 |
Signal reception method and apparatus
The present disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for receiving signal, which belong to the field of a communication technology. The method comprises the following steps: determining a first frequency domain position and a second frequency domain position; determining a first frequency resource allocated for the first subcarrier spacing and a second frequency resource allocated for the second subcarrier spacing in the frequency band; receiving the signal on the first frequency resource according to the first frequency domain position, and receiving the signal on the second frequency resource according to the second frequency domain position. According to the method and apparatus, expanded service demands of a terminal can be met. |
| US11523368B2 |
Tracking area planning
A method is disclosed for improved tracking area planning and handling, comprising: assigning a single tracking area code to a plurality of eNodeBs at a messaging concentrator gateway, the messaging concentrator gateway situated in a network between the plurality of eNodeBs and the core network; storing, at the messaging concentrator gateway, at least one indicator of a last known location of a user equipment (UE) other than the single tracking area code; receiving a paging message from the core network at the messaging concentrator gateway for a UE; and performing a paging sequence using the at least one indicator to identify a set of eNodeBs to page the UE, thereby allowing larger tracking area list sizes to be used without increasing signaling traffic between the radio access network and the core network. |
| US11523361B2 |
Method, terminal device and network device for time advance adjustment
Methods, network nodes, and terminal devices are disclosed along with associated host computers and communication systems for providing over-the-top services. A method comprises receiving a time advance, TA, command from a network node; determining a TA granularity or range; and determining a TA value based at least partly on the TA command and the TA granularity or range, wherein different numerologies are configured for at least two carriers and/or at least two bandwidth parts (BWPs) in one carrier, wherein the at least two carriers and/or the at least two BWPs serve the terminal device and/or the terminal device supports at least one numerology. |
| US11523353B2 |
Beam-specific power control
Embodiments of the present disclosure describe methods and apparatuses for beam-specific power control. |
| US11523346B2 |
Power control in wireless communications
A system, a method, and a computer program product for power control using uplink coordinated multi-point transmission in a wireless communications system are provided. Using a first node, at least one second node configured to provide an uplink support to user equipment communicating with the first node is detected. The first node receives a confirmation from the second node indicating availability of uplink support by the second node to the user equipment. Based on the received confirmation, communicating with the user equipment on an uplink using the second node is established. |
| US11523344B2 |
Mobile device for power reduction and method thereof
A device and a method for saving power in a mobile electronic device are provided. A mobile electronic device includes a plurality of antennas and a transceiver, wherein the transceiver includes a control unit configured to switch to a low power mode to operate in the low power mode, or to operate at least one of the plurality of antennas in the low power mode when a data non-transmission period occurs for a predetermined time in an active state. |