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US11548356B2	Protective barrier for safety glazing A protective barrier affixable to a curved substrate comprises a stack of two or more lenses, each of the two or more lenses including a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film, a hard coat on a first side of the PET film, and an adhesive layer on a second side of the PET film opposite the first side. The stack of two or more lenses may have a modulation transfer function that exhibits a contrast value greater than 75% for a spatial resolution of one line-pair per 0.0003 radians at 65 degrees angle of incidence. Heat and pressure may be applied to conform the stack of two or more lenses to the shape of the curved substrate.
US11548353B2	Battery powered transportation refrigeration unit with variable inverter A transport refrigeration system including: a transportation refrigeration unit configured to provide conditioned air to a refrigerated cargo space; an energy storage device configured to store DC electrical energy to power the transportation refrigeration unit; and a DC-to-AC variable invertor electrically connecting the energy storage device to the transportation refrigeration unit, the DC-to-AC variable invertor being configured to convert the DC electrical energy from the energy storage device to AC electrical energy in a variable continuous energy output to power the transportation refrigeration unit.
US11548349B2	Thermal management system and electric vehicle having the same A thermal management system includes a refrigerant loop, a motor coolant loop, and a battery coolant loop. The refrigerant loop includes a first refrigerant main-line, a second refrigerant main-line, a first refrigerant branch, and a second refrigerant branch. The first refrigerant main-line includes a compressor, the second refrigerant main-line includes a cabin condenser, the first refrigerant branch includes a cabin evaporator, the second refrigerant branch includes a radiator. The first refrigerant main-line and the second refrigerant main-line selectively communicate with one of the first and second refrigerant branches. The battery coolant loop includes a coolant main-line, a first coolant branch connected to the cabin evaporator, a second coolant branch connected to the cabin condenser, and a third coolant branch. The coolant main-line selectively communicates with at least one of the first to third coolant branches. The battery coolant loop connects to the motor coolant loop in series or in parallel.
US11548346B2	Sway bar clamp A clamp for securing a link to a bar or a rod in order to accommodate multiple connection points. The clamp or sway bar clamp includes multiple connection points for securing a link to a sway bar. The sway bar clamp goes over the end of the sway bar. It converts a sway bar with one connection point to a sway bar with multiple connection points to adjust flex of the sway bar.
US11548345B1	Suspension component for utility vehicles A suspension component for a vehicle may include a spring section performing a support function for supporting a portion of the vehicle and a shock absorbing section performing a damping function to damp action of the spring section. The spring section may be adjustable to provide adjustable support characteristics and the shock absorbing section is adjustable to provide adjustable damping characteristics. The spring section may be adjustable independent of the shock absorbing section. The spring section of the suspension component may define a gas chamber for holding a quantity of a gas to provide a spring support for the vehicle, and the shock absorbing section of the suspension component may define a fluid chamber to provide damping of movement of the spring section.
US11548340B2	Toe correction bushing and rear suspension device A toe correction bushing including: an inner cylinder; a tubular damping mechanism which surrounds the inner cylinder; a retaining cylinder which surrounds the damping mechanism; an outer cylinder which surrounds the retaining cylinder; and an outer elastic body which connects the outer cylinder and the retaining cylinder. The retaining cylinder includes a bottom plate portion which extends inward in a radial direction from an end portion of the retaining cylinder on one side of an axial direction and a crimped portion which is located at an end portion on the other side of the axial direction and is crimped on the inside of the radial direction. The outer cylinder includes a facing surface which faces the one side of the axial direction and faces a part of a vehicle body. The facing surface is provided with a cushioning elastic body.
US11548333B2	Check joint structure for connection of air nozzle of tire and connection hose of air compressor A check joint structure for a connection of an air nozzle of a tire and a connection hose of an air compressor, the air compressor contains: a box, a sealant supply can, and a connection hose. The box includes a body of the air compressor. The sealant supply can includes an open segment and a supply tube. The connection hose includes a first segment and a second segment. The second segment has a check connector which includes a fitting sleeve, and the fitting sleeve has a threaded orifice, a through orifice, and a projected shoulder. A cylindrical base includes a cylindrical room, a stepped coupling segment, a conduit, and a first stepped portion. A first spring is received into the cylindrical room to abut against the first stepped portion. A valve bolt includes a contacting element, at least one cutout, a head, a conical rib, and a neck.
US11548326B2	Pneumatic tire A pneumatic tire is mounted on a 5° rim. A bead core includes a bottom inclined 0°-5° in a direction in which the bottom diverges outward in the radial direction as the bottom extends from an inner side toward an outer side in the width direction. A bead includes a base, a toe, a heel, and a back surface. The heel connects to the back surface by an arc. The base includes a region between a core lower inner end position on an inner circumferential surface of the bead and being identical to a position of a bead core inner end and a core lower outer end position on an inner circumferential surface of the bead and being identical to a position of a bead core outer end in the width direction. The base has a curved line projecting toward the inner side in the radial direction in a cross-section.
US11548320B2	Tread for a tire of a heavy civil engineering vehicle Tire (1) for a heavy-duty vehicle of civil engineering type, and more particularly to the tread (2) thereof, and seeks to improve the grip thereof, while at the same time ensuring a satisfactory compromise with wearing and thermal endurance. The tread (2) comprises cuts (3, 4, 5) distributed, in a circumferential direction (XX′) of the tire, among circumferential grooves (3) and, in an axial direction (YY′) of the tire, transverse sipes (4) and transverse grooves (5), the cuts (3, 4, 5) delimiting elements in relief (6), each cut (3, 4, 5) being delimited by two faces facing one another and each face intersecting the tread surface (21) along an edge corner (311, 321; 411, 421; 511, 521). The tread (2) having a longitudinal edge corners ratio TAX equal to the ratio LX/S between the sum LX of the projections, on to the circumferential direction (XX′), of the effective edge corner lengths, contained in an elementary tread surface portion of surface area S, and the surface area S, and a transverse edge corners ratio TAY equal to the ratio LY/S between the sum LY of the projections, onto the axial direction (YY′), of the effective edge corner lengths, contained in an elementary tread surface portion of surface area S, and the surface area S, the longitudinal edge corners ratio TAX is at least equal to 4 m−1 and the transverse edge corners ratio TAY is at least equal to 6 m−1.
US11548318B2	Adapter for a sprocket-carrying body for a bicycle rear wheel A bicycle rear wheel adapter has an annular body that abuts a sprocket-carrying body that extends in an axially outer direction and receives sprockets in radially peripheral positions. A coupling element on the annular body couples with the sprocket-carrying body so the adapter rotates as a unit with the sprocket-carrying body, and a sprocket-receiving seat on the annular body couples with a sprocket so the adapter rotates as a unit with the sprocket. The adapter is suitable for cogsets with small sprockets grouped in a monolithic grouping.
US11548316B2	Wheel for a vehicle A wheel includes a rim and a wheel center interconnected to the rim. The wheel center includes at least one spoke extending from a wheel hub to the rim in a radial direction. The rim includes per the at least one spoke a first contact area and the at least one spoke includes at its outer end a second contact area which in a mounted position is aligned to the first contact area. The at least one spoke includes at least one hollow space extending in the radial direction of the spoke.
US11548315B2	System for mounting a covering upon a frame A system for mounting a covering (e.g., a fabric material) upon a frame is constructed from a plurality of elongated frame parts. Each frame part has two mitered ends and a channel formed therein. The related mounting method includes the steps of: (a) using a jig to hold the fabric material against the frame; (b) inserting a plurality of retaining splines within respective channels so as to capture the fabric material within the channels between one retaining spline and a corresponding floor of the channel, whereby a plurality of corner pleats are formed; and (c) using a tool to invert each corner pleat into a corner joint formed between respective adjacent frame parts so as to form an internal fold at each corner of the frame.
US11548312B2	Folder savers The present technology relates generally to devices and methods for preserving the integrity of folders that are placed into ringed binders or notebooks, preferably folders that are made of paper or other like material, and which are used for example for the transport and storage of papers by students or other types of users.
US11548311B2	Device and procedure for the identification of pharmaceutical containers An identification device and procedure for pharmaceutical containers comprising at least one means of marking at least one secured identification code on each of the containers, characterised in that the device comprises at least one inkjet system configured to print the identification code on at least one surface of the moving container with at least one ink which exhibits visible fluorescence when radiated with ultraviolet (UV) radiation, and whose drying time is 1 to 3 seconds or less than about 3 seconds.
US11548307B2	Sublimation printing production line and automated sublimation printing method for cylindrical workpieces A sublimation printing production line for a workpiece having a cylindrical outer surface includes a sublimation paper loading station, workpiece wrapping station, a baking station, and a sublimation paper dismantling stations. The sublimation paper loading station has a workpiece conveyor belt and a sublimation paper conveyor belt that operate synchronously and in parallel. The sublimation paper is positioned on to an elastic fastening jacket, which is then tightly wrapped around the workpiece with the ends buckled together to secure the sublimation paper to the workpiece and making the sublimation image clearer, more colorful, and ensuring the quality of the sublimation.
US11548299B2	Printer and control method of printer Included are a printing unit configured to perform printing on a medium (P) being transported, a first nipping roller configured to nip the medium at a first nipping position downstream of the printing unit in a transport direction in which the medium is transported, a second nipping roller configured to nip the medium at a second nipping position upstream of the printing unit, and a control unit. During duplex printing for outputting a printed object being the medium after performing printing on a first surface and a second surface, the control unit causes the printing unit to start printing on the first surface of the medium (P) in a nipped state in which the medium is nipped by the first nipping roller and the second nipping roller, and to start printing on the second surface on the medium in the nipped state after printing on the first surface.
US11548296B2	Printing machine with an inkjet printing head, a radiation drier and at least one light trap A printing machine includes an inkjet printing head having separately controllable nozzles for applying ink to a transported printing material, a radiation drier having radiation sources for generating electromagnetic radiation to at least partly dry and/or cure the applied ink on the transported printing material and at least one light trap disposed between the inkjet printing head and the radiation drier in such a way that the light trap forms a barrier for reflected and/or scattered radiation, thus protecting the inkjet printing head from radiation. The light trap includes at least one channel connected to an aspiration device for aspirating contaminated ambient air through the channel and reducing or preventing contamination of the radiation drier.
US11548292B2	Printing apparatus and printing method A main TP is formed by N pattern element groups formed of a plurality of pattern elements disposed in cycles of N in a first direction, and disposed in positions shifted with respect to each other in a second direction intersecting the first direction. A first sub TP is configured by pattern elements printed by the nozzles used to print the pattern elements of the pattern element group positioned furthest away from the one region, in the second direction, among the N pattern element groups, and a second sub TP is configured by pattern elements printed by the nozzles used to print the pattern elements of the pattern element group positioned furthest away from the other region, in the second direction, among the N pattern element groups.
US11548287B2	Fluidic die assemblies with rigid bent substrates In one example in accordance with the present disclosure, a fluidic die assembly is described. The fluidic die assembly includes a rigid substrate having a bend therein. A fluidic die is disposed on the rigid substrate. The fluidic die is to eject fluid from a reservoir fluidly coupled to the fluidic die. The fluidic die includes an array of ejection subassemblies. Each ejection subassembly includes an ejection chamber to hold a volume of fluid, an opening, and a fluid actuator to eject a portion of the volume of fluid through the opening. The fluidic die assembly also includes an electrical interface disposed on the rigid substrate to establish an electrical connection between the fluidic die and a controller. The fluidic die and the electrical interface are disposed on a same surface on opposite sides of the bend.
US11548285B2	Image-recording device issuing notification concerning quantity of liquid in tank In an image-recording device, a cartridge has a first chamber and an outlet. A mount body includes a tank, first and second sensors. The tank has an inlet, and a second chamber. The liquid in the first chamber flows into the second chamber via the outlet and the inlet. The first sensor outputs a first signal when a level of the liquid in the second chamber is higher than a first position, and outputs a second signal when the level is lower than the first position. The second sensor outputs a third signal when the level is higher than a second position higher than the first position, and outputs the fourth signal when the level is lower than the second position. A controller controls a notification device to issue a notification if a condition based on the first and second signals is satisfied.
US11548274B2	Method for the online quality control of decorative prints on substrate materials The invention relates to a method for online quality control of decorative prints on substrate materials, including similarity comparisons of actual and target images and adjusting decorative prints if deviations of color values are detected. The method may include the steps of: a) producing a hyperspectral digital image of a print decoration; b) calibrating the print decoration via a hyperspectral digital image; c) producing and storing a digital target image of the print decoration; d) creating a first print decoration on a first substrate material; e) producing and storing a digital actual image of the printed decoration on the first substrate material; f) determining color deviations between the digital target image and the digital actual image via a computer program; and g) printing on at least one side of substrate materials so as to form a decorative layer. The invention also relates to a device for carrying out the method.
US11548273B2	Apparatus and method for removing a film from a surface After molding a substrate located between first and second molds of a molding system, a used release film that is in contact with the substrate during molding is removed from the molding system with a gripper assembly, which is reciprocally movable between a retracted position outside the molding system and an extended position in a space between the first and second molds when the first and second molds are opened. A carriage mechanism on which the gripper assembly is mounted moves the gripper assembly towards the first or second mold until the gripper assembly contacts the used release film, before an actuator actuates the gripper assembly to clamp onto a part of the used release film. The carriage mechanism also conveys the gripper assembly away from the first mold or second mold to remove the used release film from the molding system.
US11548270B2	Multilayer polyethylene laminates and films for use in flexible packaging materials Embodiments of multilayer films and laminate structures for flexible packaging comprise a multilayer polyolefin film comprising at least 3 layers. The multilayer polyolefin film comprises a first surface layer comprising: a first composition comprising at least one ethylene based polymer, wherein the first composition comprises a Molecular Weighted Comonomer Distribution Index (MWCDI) value greater than 0.9, and a melt index ratio (I10/I2) that meets the following equation: I10/I2≥7.0−1.2×log (I2). The first surface layer also comprises a second composition comprising an ethylene based polymer having a density from 0.890 to 0.925 g/cc and a melt index (I2) from 0.2 to 2.0 g/10 min. The multilayer polyolefin film also comprises a first intermediate layer comprising the first composition.
US11548269B2	Degradable EVOH high-barrier composite film A degradable EVOH high-barrier composite film, characterized in that the materials of various layers in the composite film all obtain approximately-consistent biodegradability by introducing biomass, and the additive amount of the additive master batch in the materials of each layer is controlled within the range of 0.3-15% of the total mass of the materials of the corresponding layer; the hydrophilic activity of the hydrophilic groups in the additive master batch should be greater than or equal to that of the hydrophilic groups in the materials of each layer; by adding the additive master batch, the mole ratios of the hydrophilic groups to carbon atoms of the materials of various layers tend to be consistent, namely, the bioactivities tend to be consistent, so that the degradation rates of the materials of various layers in the composite film tend to be consistent. The present invention makes contribution to obtaining approximately-consistent bioactivities and approximately-consistent biodegradation rates by balancing the mole ratios of the hydrophilic groups to carbon atoms in the materials of various layers, and the appearance, the functions and the physical and mechanical properties of a product remain unchanged.
US11548267B2	Heat cycle system A heat cycle system is a heat cycle system (1) using a working medium containing hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) that has a double bond in a molecule structure, the heat cycle system (1) having a compressor (10), a high-pressure side heat exchanger (12), a low-pressure side heat exchanger (14), an expansion mechanism (13), and an acid detection means (40) which is disposed in a discharge pipe (21) connecting the compressor (10) and the high-pressure side heat exchanger (12) and which detects acid generated by decomposition of the working medium in a heat cycle.
US11548266B2	Scratch and damage resistant laminated glass articles Scratch and damage resistant laminated glass articles are disclosed. According to one aspect, a laminated glass article may include a glass core layer formed from an ion exchangeable core glass composition and includes a core glass elastic modulus EC and at least one glass clad layer fused directly to the glass core layer. The at least one glass clad layer may be formed from an ion exchangeable clad glass composition different than the ion exchangeable core glass composition and includes a clad glass elastic modulus ECL. The laminated glass article may have a total thickness T and the at least one glass clad layer may have a thickness TCL that is less than 30% of the total thickness T. EC may be at least 5% greater than ECL.
US11548265B2	Scratch and damage resistant laminated glass articles Scratch and damage resistant laminated glass articles are disclosed. According to one aspect, a laminated glass article may include a glass core layer formed from core glass composition and includes a core glass elastic modulus EC and at least one glass clad layer fused directly to the glass core layer. The at least one glass clad layer may be formed from an ion exchangeable clad glass composition different than the core glass composition and includes a clad glass elastic modulus ECL. The laminated glass article may have a total thickness T and the at least one glass clad layer may have a thickness TCL that is greater than or equal to 30% of the total thickness T. EC may be at least 5% greater than ECL.
US11548262B2	Bonding film, and light-transmitting laminate including same Embodiment relates to film for bonding, and a light-transmitting laminate including the same and the like, a film for bonding comprising an embossed surface, wherein the embossed surface has an A2/A1 value of 1 or less are disclosed. A film for bonding have improved in deairing stability during formation of a light transmitting laminate, an edge sealing characteristic, and the like by controlling characteristics of a embossed surface.
US11548258B2	Smooth and bulky rolled tissue products The novel tissue products of the present invention are generally produced by calendering a tissue basesheet using at least one patterned roll. In one embodiment the patterned roll replaces the flat steel roll commonly used in calendering. The elements on the patterned roll provide a means of providing a nip having variable loading that yields a web having a smooth surface without subjecting the web to excessive compression forces and preventing excessive caliper loss. Thus, webs converted according to the present invention have comparable or better surface smoothness compared to webs converted using conventional calendering means and also retain a greater percentage of their caliper and bulk.
US11548251B2	Expandable belt and tread drum with reverse offset fingers An assembly defining a portion of an arcuate outer surface of a tire building drum, the assembly including first and second interlacing deck segments coupled to a central support member to be moved in a radially reciprocating manner, each of the interlacing deck segments including a plurality of center sections coupled together, a plurality of first grooves between the center sections, a plurality of first finger portions extending from the center sections away from the central support member, a plurality of second finger portions extending from the center sections in an opposite direction over the central support member, and a plurality of second grooves formed adjacent each of the second finger portions, wherein the second finger portions are arranged in parallel over the central support member, and the first grooves in each of the interlacing deck segments align with the second grooves of the other of the interlacing deck segments.
US11548249B2	Pneumatic tire and method of manufacturing the same A pneumatic tire that is vulcanized using a bladder provided with a coating layer comprising a release agent, the noise absorber being fixed to the inner surface of the tread portion along the tire circumferential direction via the adhesive layer, and the amount of silicon in the release agent detected by X-ray fluorescence analysis is 0.1 wt. % to 10.0 wt. % at least in the fixation region for the noise absorber.
US11548248B1	Polymer structure repair system A system for repairing polymer structures, for example, polypropylene storage tanks for liquid, includes the application of a unique primer in connection with a plurality of layers of other adhesives to attach a liquid-impermeable elastomeric liner. The system permits the liquid-impermeable elastomeric liner to expand and contract along with the polymer tank, thus resisting separation of the liner from the polymer.
US11548237B2	Interface shim fixture, and method using an interface shim fixture A method for making a connection between a pair of objects includes using a fixture to hold in place shims used to control the gap thickness between the objects. The gap may be subsequently filled with adhesive that is then cured. The fixture may be a flexible piece of material that is able to withstand the cure environment, for example being able to withstand heat used to cure the adhesive. The fixture may facilitate maintaining the proper gap by holding the shims in their proper places and orientation until the adhesive is cured and the shims are removed. The use of the fixture may improve the uniformity of the gap at less effort, and may reduce defects in the adhesive layer, for example by facilitating removal of the shims without disturbing or damaging the adhesive, such as by pulling the shims straight out of their locations in the gap.
US11548235B2	Laser welding system and method using machined clamping tool A laser welding system for joining first and second thermoplastic workpieces, and including a clamp, an actuator, and a laser source. The clamp includes first and second clamping structures positioned together to engage opposite sides of the workpieces when they adjoin each other. The first clamping structure has a non-flat or irregular surface, facing the first workpiece. The actuator causes the clamping structures to press the first and second workpieces together. The laser source applies laser radiation having a wavelength of 2 microns toward the workpieces to be joined, while they are pressed together by the clamp, to melt irradiated portions of the workpieces to one another. The first clamping structure transmits substantially all of the energy of the laser radiation through the material. The first workpiece has a non-flat or irregular surface facing the first clamping structure, which substantially conforms with the surface of the first clamping structure.
US11548233B2	Method of anchoring a connector element, a machine for carrying out the method and a connector element anchoring kit A method of anchoring a connector element (10) in a receiving object (66) comprises inserting a distal end of the connector element (10) into a mounting hole in an insertion direction along an insertion axis; inserting a sleeve (36) comprising a thermoplastic material into the mounting hole, the sleeve (36) enclosing the connector element (10); and transferring energy to liquefy at least a portion of the thermoplastic material of the sleeve (36). A machine (500) configured for carrying out the method and a connector element anchoring kit comprising a connector element (10) and a sleeve (36) comprising thermoplastic material.
US11548232B2	Method of manufacturing isotropic parts utilizing additive manufacturing methods A fabrication method involving the use of additive material fabrication methods to create a shell representative of a desired part, the additive material shell being used in one or more molding fabrication methods in which a second material is provided into a cavity of the shell.
US11548231B2	Three-dimensional modeling apparatus and method for controlling three-dimensional modeling apparatus A three-dimensional modeling apparatus includes a nozzle that ejects a molten material, which is a plasticized thermoplastic material, a plasticization section which includes a flat screw having a groove extending in a volute shape and a driving motor that rotates the flat screw, the plasticization section rotating the flat screw to thereby guide the molten material to the nozzle through the groove, and an ejection control mechanism that is disposed in a flow path between the flat screw and the nozzle, and controls an outflow of the molten material from the nozzle.
US11548229B2	Additive manufacturing method and system A method builds a workpiece using an additive manufacturing process, wherein the workpiece is built up by consolidating material in a layer-by-layer manner. The method includes receiving an initial geometric model defining surface geometry of the workpiece, determining workpiece slices to be consolidated as layers of the workpiece during the additive manufacturing process from the initial geometric model, determining adjusted positions of the workpiece slices adjusted from initial positions of the workpiece slices as determined from the initial geometric model, the determination of the adjusted positions based upon warping of the workpiece expected to occur during or after the additive manufacturing process, and building the workpiece using the additive manufacturing process, wherein the workpiece slices are formed in the adjusted positions.
US11548226B2	Machining centre and method for machining workpieces A machining centre comprising a machining plane; a subtractive unit for performing chip removal on a workpiece positioned on the machining plane; the subtractive unit comprising a first carriage that is slidable parallel to an operating axis; an additive unit arranged to perform machining by additive production techniques on the machining plane; the additive unit comprising a second carriage that is slidable along the operating axis. The additive unit is provided with a first coupling portion and said subtractive unit is provided with a second coupling portion couplable with the first coupling portion. In one step, the subtractive unit adopts a pick-up configuration in which the first coupling portion is coupled with the second coupling portion to connect the subtractive unit to the additive unit at least along the operating axis. In the pick-up configuration, the subtractive unit, connected to the additive unit, is configured to move the additive unit.
US11548225B2	Multi-core induction extruder Aspects of the disclosure relate to a method for creating a solidified material using a machine tool. In some aspects, the machine tool supplies a current to an induction coil such that the induction coil generates a magnetic field. The machine tool changes the magnetic field to induce eddy currents in a first conductor surrounding a feedstock and a second conductor surrounded by the feedstock. The machine tool uses the eddy currents to cause the feedstock to transition from a solid state to a uniform malleable state regardless of the feedstock's electrical conductivity.
US11548224B2	Apparatus, system, and method for use in three-dimensional printing The present invention concerns a reservoir assembly for use in three-dimensional (3D) printing for building a 3D object, which includes a top frame that may be filled with liquid material, and a tensioned film being held underneath the top frame. The tensioned film may be air permeable and elastic at the same time, wherein surfaces of the tensioned film are micro textured so that the tensioned film becomes optically clear when it contacts with the liquid material. The tensioned film minimizes the creation of bubbles between the top and bottom surfaces. This also helps blurring the boundaries thereby enhancing the surface finish of the fabricated parts.
US11548223B2	Tooling system with a system tool displaceable along a closed path A tooling system, such as an additive manufacturing system, includes a tool displacement mechanism mounted on a fixed structure and carrying a system tool such as a printhead. The tool displacement mechanism displaces the system tool along a curvilinear closed path about a system axis and located within a working plane intersecting the system axis. A bed, connecting to the fixed structure, is substantially positioned within the working plane, locally adjacent the closed path and along at least a portion of the closed path.
US11548222B2	System for three-dimensional (3D) printing with piezoelectric device A three-dimensional (3D) printer includes an acoustophoresis device having at least a first inlet, a first outlet, and a channel defined between the first inlet and the first outlet. A piezoelectric device is adhered to a surface of the acoustophoresis device to generate sound waves within the channel. A printhead is connected to the first outlet of the acoustophoresis device, wherein a solution comprising anisotropic particles is delivered to the at least first inlet and wherein the anisotropic particles are organized into one or more columns along an axis parallel to a direction of flow of the solution by standing acoustic waves generated by the piezoelectric device, wherein the at least one column of anisotropic particles is aligned with the first outlet, and wherein the first outlet is in fluid communication with the printhead to deliver one or more columns of ordered, anisotropic particles to the printhead.
US11548221B2	System and method for producing pharmacutical objects via 3D printing A system for producing pharmaceutical objects, such as tablets, granules and capsules, via 3D printing. The system comprises a 3D printing machine (2) with a mechanical system (3) movable in one or more directions, at least one print head (5) with a nozzle (37) being movable by the mechanical system and a base system (4) carrying a print base (6) for receiving a prepared mixture (27) applied by the print head (5). The system comprises at least one carrier (35) for holding a cartridge (28). Printing is done at formatted print locations (49) on the base (6). A method for producing pharmaceutical objects by providing at least one pharmaceutical substance in at least one cartridge, placing the cartridge in a carrier, establishing a fluid connection between a cartridge and a print head, moving the print head nozzle according to a program and dispensing the pharmaceutical substance to a print base.
US11548214B2	Three-dimensional shaped object manufacturing method and three-dimensional shaping device A three-dimensional shaped object manufacturing method for shaping a three-dimensional shaped object. The three-dimensional shaped object manufacturing method includes a first step of shaping a first partial shaped object corresponding to a first partial path and a second partial shaped object corresponding to a second partial path in accordance with shaping data including path data and discharge amount data; a second step of measuring a first gap indicating a gap between the first partial shaped object and the second partial shaped object; and a third step of executing an adjustment processing of adjusting, based on a difference between the first gap and a second gap determined based on the shaping data and corresponding to the first gap, a discharge amount in a third partial path which is one of the plurality of paths and along which the discharge unit moves after the first partial path and the second partial path.
US11548212B2	Laser-based droplet array jetting of high viscous materials Laser jetting of droplets of a viscous material, such as an ink, is performed by coating a layer of ink on a mesh-like transport screen, with the ink being retained within spaces of the mesh-like transport screen. The ink-coated mesh-like transport screen is conveyed to a working area and a laser beam is used to heat the ink within the spaces of the mesh-like transport screen, thereby causing ink droplets to be jetted from the spaces of the mesh-like transport screen. Structures are formed on a receiving substrate arranged near the working area by jetting the ink droplets, either in an aggregation or sequentially, across a gap from the mesh-like transport screen to the receiving substrate and displacing the mesh-like transport screen and the laser beam relative to one another at times between the jetting of the droplets, or by directly printing ink droplets onto the receiving substrate.
US11548211B2	Joiners, methods of joining, and related systems for additive manufacturing Joiners, methods of joining, and related systems for additive manufacturing are provided. The method of joining includes bulk depositing, by an additive manufacturing tool head, a joiner (anchor) of a second material in a receptacle in a body of a first material. Also, the method of joining includes depositing an anchor layer of a third material upon the anchor. Networks of joiners in 3D printed parts, multi-material parts comprising joiners, computer program products for providing joiners, joiner systems including trolleys, and related methods and systems are also provided. Further provided is a system, and method, for securing a part to a build platform and separating the part from the build platform.
US11548209B2	Method and apparatus for forming uncured rubber component A method for forming an uncured rubber component, the method includes conveying an uncured extruded rubber strip extruded continuously from an extruder using a conveyor, the conveyor including a first conveyor and a second conveyor located at a downstream side of the first conveyor in a convey direction, the step of conveying including shrinking the uncured extruded rubber strip, wherein the step of shrinking is such that the uncured extruded rubber strip, in a relaxed state of a U-shaped manner, passes through fluid held in a tank between the first conveyor and the second conveyor without being restrained so that the uncured extruded rubber strip shrinks freely while receiving buoyancy from the fluid, and cutting the uncured extruded rubber strip in a predetermined length to form an uncured rubber component, after the step of shrinking.
US11548205B2	Post curing process for composite parts produced by filament winding manufacturing process A process for post curing a composite product made from a filament winding process comprises the steps of: surrounding the composite product, that is disposed about a rotatable mandrel, with an outer jacket; and simultaneously rotating and heating the mandrel resulting in post curing of the composite product according to a process that can be referred to as being a combo-semi-centrifugal post curing process.
US11548204B2	Method for manufacturing high-pressure tank A method for manufacturing a high-pressure tank including a liner that stores gas and a reinforcing layer made of a fiber-reinforced resin and covering an outer surface of the liner includes: a first step of forming a cylinder member made of the fiber-reinforced resin; a second step of forming two dome members made of the fiber-reinforced resin; and a third step of forming a reinforcing body that is the reinforcing layer by joining both end portions of the cylinder member and end portions of the two dome members, respectively. The first step includes forming the cylinder member by winding a release material around a mandrel and winding the fiber-reinforced resin on the release material.
US11548191B2	Method of applying indicia onto a surface of a plastic article Methods, apparatus and system for decorating plastic articles having an uneven surface or hollow structure are disclosed. An assembly comprising a transfer pad and a flexible heat transfer die comprising a thermal interface material (TIM) replace the hard rubber die in a hot-stamping process to fuse indicia into the surface. The assembly modifies ordinary pad printing into a hot-stamping process that transfers indicia onto uneven surfaces. A pad printing machine or other robotics is used to move the assembly from a position of heating to a position of compressing the ink transfer to the surface of the article.
US11548190B2	Nested elliptic reflector for curing optical fibers Methods and systems are provided for ultra-violet curing, and in particular, for ultra-violet curing of optical fiber surface coatings. In one example, a curing device includes a first elliptic cylindrical reflector, with a second elliptic cylindrical reflector housed within the first elliptic cylindrical reflector. The first elliptic cylindrical reflector and second elliptic cylindrical reflector have a co-located focus, and a workpiece to be cured by the curing device may be arranged at the co-located focus.
US11548189B2	Methods and systems for the recycling of shingles Embodiments of the present invention may provide methods and systems for recycling asphalt shingles (1) perhaps in a chemical solution (2) to provide oil free recyclable fiberglass (6), oil free recyclable sand (7), and even recyclable oil (8). The present invention may provide a screened tubular rotating equipment (16) may be at least partially immersed (18) in a tank (17) of a chemical solution (2) to treat the asphalt shingles (1).
US11548185B2	Dustless mixing system An apparatus for preventing proliferation of dust during mixing of material, including a semi-dome shaped element configured for placement over a top opening of a mixing container, a fastener extending along a bottom circumference of the semi-dome shaped element, such that the fastener is configured to couple to the top brim of the mixing container, and an opening in the semi-dome shaped element, the opening configured to accept a vacuum hose.
US11548184B2	Composition and method of manufacturing the same Fire retardant composition for treatment of various wood products, method of producing the same and uses thereof. The compositions comprise an aqueous solution of bisphosphonate selected from 1-hydroxyethane 1,1-diphosphonic acid, an alkanol amine, and optionally an alkaline agent, the composition having a pH in the range of 4.0 to 7.0. The composition can be produced by mixing together 30 to 50 parts by weight of 1-hydroxyethane 1,1-diphosphonic acid; 1 to 10 parts by weight of an alkanol amine or mixture thereof, said alkanol amine being added in free form; and optionally 0.1 to 40 part by weight of an alkaline agent; and water. The compositions can be used for protecting wood not only against fire but also against mould, rot, blue stain, insect such as termite attacks on wood, dimensional changes, or a combination thereof due to environmental influence.
US11548182B1	Sawmill A portable sawmill which has an elongate central portion, at least one hinged foldable extension portion, laminated rails, detachable axle/wheel combinations, a tow bar, and adjustable legs. Spacers are received between each rail and the respective support structure for both the central portion and the extension portion, including one spacer a first portion of which is disposed between and attached to each rail and support structure of one of the central portion and the extension portion and a second portion of which is slidingly receivable between each rail and support structure of the other of the central portion and the extension portion as the extension is unfolded for use. A pull cable, when an actuation lever is engaged, effects pivotal movement of a cam to which another pull cable is attached for actuating the engine throttle for cutting wood. At least one other pull cable or other actuation member is attached to the cam to actuate at least one other device upon the actuation of the throttle.
US11548179B2	Cutter module and method A cutter arrangement for media processing equipment, including a cutter module to be arranged on a shaft via a dedicated one of a number of transmission devices, at least one of the cutter module and the transmission devices comprising a registration feature to guide a user to arrange the cutter module on the dedicated one of the number of transmission devices.
US11548176B2	Electrically-driven device constructed to receive a plurality of attachments An electrically-driven device includes a handle and a head, wherein the head includes a head base coupled to the handle and movable in at least two dimensions relative to the handle and a first head attachment and a second head attachment, wherein each one of the first and second head attachments are releasably engageable, one at a time, with the head base, each one of the first and second head attachments includes a skin treatment implement constructed to treat skin or a cutting unit constructed to cut hair, and the first head attachment is different from the second head attachment.
US11548175B2	Systems and methods for connecting a wireless motor control system for handheld knives to a hand piece A system for controlling operation of a power tool. The system includes a handpiece having a power tool, a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag, and a wireless transceiver. The system also includes a power pack having an electric motor driving the power tool. The power pack also includes a wireless transceiver, an RFID reader, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media having computer-executable instructions for pairing the handpiece to the power pack. When executed by at least one processor, the computer-executable instructions cause the at least one processor to: interrogate the RFID tag with the RFID reader; receive an RFID signal from the RFID tag including identifying information for the handpiece; store the unique identifying information for the handpiece at the power pack; and, based on receipt of the unique identifying information, complete wireless pairing of the handpiece to the power pack.
US11548172B2	Robot A robot having a shaft extending in vertical directions at an end of an arm pivoting in horizontal directions around a pivot axis parallel to the vertical directions and performing work using an end effector attached to a lower end of the shaft, the shaft having a helical groove and a longitudinal groove to enable upward and downward motion in the vertical directions and pivot around an axis of the shaft, includes a ring-shaped packing having a convex portion to engage with the longitudinal groove, fitted on the shaft, and sandwiched and fixed by a stopper portion and a collar portion in an extension direction of the shaft.
US11548169B2	Linkage assembly for attaching a tool to a robotic device A linkage assembly to connect a tool to a robotic device. The linkage assembly includes a body and a first linkage pair with first and second links that are configured to be connected to a first section of the tool. The linkage assembly also includes a second linkage pair that includes first and second links that are configured to be connected to a second section of the tool. The first linkage pair are powered to provide a force to move the tool relative to the body. The second linkage pair supports the tool and moves with the first linkage pair. Each of the first and second linkage pairs are pivotally connected to the body and may maintain parallel positioning during the movement.
US11548166B2	Collaborative task execution with humans and robotic vehicles Methods and systems for joint execution of complex tasks by a human and a robotic system are described herein. In one aspect, a collaborative robotic system includes a payload platform having a loading surface configured to carry a payload shared with a human collaborator. The collaborative robotic system navigates a crowded environment, while sharing a payload with the human collaborator. In another aspect, the collaborative robotic system measures forces in a plane parallel to the loading surface of the payload platform to infer navigational cues from the human collaborator. In some instances, the collaborative robotic system overrides the navigational cues of the human collaborator to avoid collisions between an object in the environment and any of the robotic system, the human collaborator, and the shared payload.
US11548164B2	Coating robot The disclosure concerns a coating robot for coating components, having a robot base, a rotatable robot member, a pivotable proximal robot arm with two arm parts which can be rotated relative to one another and are connected to one another by a bearing ring, a pivotable distal robot arm, a robot hand axis, a connecting flange at the free end of the robot hand axis for connecting an application device and with a line arrangement which is guided from the robot base to the connecting flange for the application device. The disclosure provides that the line arrangement is passed through the first bearing ring between the two arm parts of the proximal robot arm.
US11548161B2	Methods of performing a plurality of operations within a region of a part utilizing an end effector of a robot and robots that perform the methods Methods of performing a plurality of operations within a region of a part utilizing an end effector of a robot and robots that perform the methods are disclosed herein. The methods include collecting a spatial representation of the part and aligning a predetermined raster scan pattern for movement of the end effector relative to the part with the spatial representation of the part. The methods also include defining a plurality of normality vectors for the part at a plurality of predetermined operation locations for operation of the end effector. The methods further include moving the end effector relative to the part and along the predetermined raster scan pattern. The methods also include orienting the end effector such that an operation device of the end effector faces toward each operation location along a corresponding normality vector and executing a corresponding operation of the plurality of operations with the operation device.
US11548152B2	Systems and methods for robotic control under contact A system comprises a database; at least one hardware processor coupled with the database; and one or more software modules that, when executed by the at least one hardware processor, receive at least one of sensory data from a robot and images from a camera, identify and build models of objects in an environment, wherein the model encompasses immutable properties of identified objects including mass and geometry, and wherein the geometry is assumed not to change, estimate the state including position, orientation, and velocity, of the identified objects, determine based on the state and model, potential configurations, or pre-grasp poses, for grasping the identified objects and return multiple grasping configurations per identified object, determine an object to be picked based on a quality metric, translate the pregrasp poses into behaviors that define motor forces and torques, communicate the motor forces and torques to the robot.
US11548151B2	Robotically negotiating stairs A method for negotiating stairs includes receiving image data about a robot maneuvering in an environment with stairs. Here, the robot includes two or more legs. Prior to the robot traversing the stairs, for each stair, the method further includes determining a corresponding step region based on the received image data. The step region identifies a safe placement area on a corresponding stair for a distal end of a corresponding swing leg of the robot. Also prior to the robot traversing the stairs, the method includes shifting a weight distribution of the robot towards a front portion of the robot. When the robot traverses the stairs, the method further includes, for each stair, moving the distal end of the corresponding swing leg of the robot to a target step location where the target step location is within the corresponding step region of the stair.
US11548150B2	Apparatus and method for planning contact-interaction trajectories An apparatus and a method for planning contact-interaction trajectories are provided. The apparatus is a robot that accepts contact interactions between the robot and the environment. The robot stores a dynamic model representing geometric, dynamic, and frictional properties of the robot and the environment, and a relaxed contact model to representing dynamic interactions between the robot and the object via virtual forces. The robot further determines, iteratively until a termination condition is met, a trajectory, associated control commands for controlling the robot, and virtual stiffness values by performing optimization reducing stiffness of the virtual force and minimizing a difference between the target pose of the object and a final pose of the object moved from the initial pose. Further, an actuator moves a robot arm of the robot according to the trajectory and the associated control commands.
US11548149B2	Method for coding robot control device, program, and robot control device Provided is a method of coding a robot control device according to a standardized coding format, the method including displaying a format of a syntax to be input in unit of components; with respect to each component in the syntax, displaying one or more candidate component values that are to be input as a value of each component; and completing the syntax based on a user selection on the candidate component values with respect to each component.
US11548148B2	Robot control device A robot control device includes: a creep-information storage unit that stores an amount of bending in correspondence with a cumulative time, the bending occurring in a robot due to creep deformation; a mastering-data storage unit that stores mastering data of the robot; a timer that measures the cumulative time; and a correction unit that corrects the mastering data stored in the mastering-data storage unit based on the amount of bending stored in the creep-information storage unit in correspondence with the cumulative time measured by the timer.
US11548140B2	System and method for radio based location of modular arm carts in a surgical robotic system A position and tracking system for radio-based localization in an operating room, includes a receiver, a mobile cart, a processor, and a memory coupled to the processor. The mobile cart includes a robotic arm and a transmitter in operable communication with the receiver. The memory has instructions stored thereon which, when executed by the processor, cause the system to receive, from the transmitter, a signal including a position of the mobile carts in a 3D space based on the signal communicated by the transmitter and determine a spatial pose of the mobile carts based on the received signal.
US11548136B2	Articulating assemblies for cleaning tools and methods of use An adapter and method for a tool, a mop or other cleaning equipment provides, selectively, a universal joint or pivoting joint, and one that is easily adjustable.
US11548132B2	Power tool A power tool includes a case, a motor, a plurality of Hall effect sensors, a first circuit board, and a second circuit board. The Hall effect sensors detect a position of a rotor of the motor and correspondingly generate position signals. A plurality of commutating switches and a first controller are disposed on the first circuit board. A second controller is disposed on the second circuit board, and could transmit a driving signal to the first controller according to the operating signal of an operator interface. The first controller regulates the commutating switches to commutate according to the driving signal and the position signals, thereby to activate the rotor to rotate. With such design, a commutation process and a user operating process are regulated by the two different controllers, which could efficiently simplify the program code installed in each of the controllers and facilitate the maintenance of the controllers.
US11548122B2	Inline ratcheting mechanism An inline ratcheting mechanism for motorized hand tools that includes a drive body, a ratchet shaft, ratchet pawls, a reversing collar, and a reversing switch adapted to cause the reversing collar to engage or disengage the ratchet pawls with ratchet teeth of the ratchet shaft.
US11548118B2	Adjustable bar-guiding device An adjustable bar-guiding device includes at least one pair of complementarily-shaped jaws which are slideably associated with a fixed frame with the interposition of at least one movement lever mechanism which is actuated by at least one fluid cylinder. The jaws perform a translational motion according to a stroke of mutual approach/spacing apart, between a first configuration of substantial juxtaposition of their respective surfaces and a second configuration in which the surfaces are located at a predefined distance for containing a bar.
US11548112B2	Sanding machine for the sanding/finishing panels made of wood, metal, or the like In a sanding machine for sanding/finishing panels made of wood, metal or the like, an abrasive belt is moved so as to cause it to come into contact with a panel by a plurality of thrust elements, which are distributed inside the abrasive belt, and are moved perpendicularly to the panel by respective actuator cylinders, each of which has an output rod which is moveable between a lowered operating position and a raised rest position under the thrust of a pressurised gas supplied in a continuous manner to an upper chamber of the actuator cylinder and in a selective manner to a lower chamber of the actuator cylinder itself.
US11548111B2	Sharpening system for cutter blades for cutting flexible materials in automatic cutting machines The sharpening system for cutter blades for cutting flexible materials in automatic cutting machines comprises at least one sharpening element, and it also comprises a first sharpening module that includes at least one first sharpening element, and a second sharpening module that includes at least one second sharpening element.It provides a sharpening system that offers an integral and simple solution to current sharpening systems by incorporating an active sharpening system in the guide plate, either in the rotary area or on the outside, or symmetrically in the upper part of the lower body of the cutting head, interchangeably.
US11548110B2	Angle head holder An angle head holder is installed on a spindle having a positioning block mounted on its outer surface with a constraining groove. The angle head holder includes a body base, a driving shaft, a holder assembly, and a positioning device. The driving shaft and the holder assembly are disposed in the body base. The positioning device has a fixing ring and an adjusting assembly. The fixing ring is sleeved on the body base and has a receiving slot. The adjusting assembly has a connecting block, a positioning pin, and at least one lever pin. The connecting block is mounted to the fixing ring and has a receiving groove. The positioning pin protrudes out of the receiving groove, is limited by the constraining groove, and has a retaining groove. The at least one lever pin is mounted in the receiving slot and the retaining groove.
US11548099B2	Laser processing method and laser processing apparatus A laser processing method for laser processing of a workpiece made of a base material and a fiber reinforced composite material containing fibers having a thermal conductivity and a processing threshold higher than physical properties of glass fibers. The laser processing method includes a step of processing the workpiece by forming a plurality of through-holes extending through the workpiece by irradiating the workpiece with pulsed laser light from a processing head while relatively moving the workpiece and the processing head in a predetermined cutting direction. The pulsed laser light has a pulse width smaller than 1 ms and an energy density capable of forming each of the through-holes by a single pulse.
US11548096B2	Laser processing apparatus A laser beam applying unit of a laser processing apparatus for processing a wafer includes a laser oscillator for emitting a pulsed laser beam having a wavelength transmittable through the wafer, a beam condenser for converging the pulsed laser beam emitted from the laser oscillator onto the wafer held on a chuck table, a beam splitter assembly disposed between the laser oscillator and the beam condenser, for splitting the pulsed laser beam emitted from the laser oscillator to form at least two converged spots on the wafer that are spaced from each other in X-axis directions, and a mask assembly disposed between the laser oscillator and the beam condenser, for reducing the width of the converged spots on the wafer in Y-axis directions to keep the converged spots on the wafer within the width of the projected dicing lines on the wafer.
US11548092B2	Surface texturing using energy pulses A system includes an energy source, a focusing system, and a controller. The energy source is configured to output energy pulses to the focusing system. A chamber surrounds at least a portion of a metallic substrate and contains a liquid in contact with a surface of the metallic substrate. The controller is configured to cause the energy source to output energy pulses and cause the focusing system to focus a focal volume of the energy pulses at or near the surface of the metallic substrate that is in contact with the liquid to create micro-scale or smaller surface texturing on the metallic substrate.
US11548089B2	Wire spool gun A spool gun having a very unique look, due to its arrangement of features. The spool gun has its wire spool compartment located below the handle and the user's hand, when the user is gripping the spool gun in an operational position. Operably connected to the wire spool compartment is wire spool brake configured to engage with the wire wraps. The brake can have a lock and/or a wire spool life indicator. The wire spool compartment has a cover that is non-threadedly engaged. The feed rate of the wire from the wire spool compartment can be adjusted by a control device, such as a knob, located proximate the user's hand, when the user is gripping the spool gun in the operational position.
US11548085B2	Electrolyte for electrochemical machining of gamma-gamma prime nickel-based superalloys An electrolyte for electrochemical machining of a γ-γ′ nickel-based superalloy includes NaNO3 at a content of between 10 and 50% by weight relative to the total weight of the electrolyte; an additive chosen from KBr, NaBr, KI, NaI and mixtures thereof, in an additive/NaNO3 molar ratio of between 1 and 15; optionally an ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid-based complexing agent at a content of between 1 and 5% by weight relative to the total weight of the electrolyte at a pH of between 6 and 12; optionally an anionic surfactant at a content of between 1 and 5% by weight relative to the total weight of the electrolyte; optionally NaOH to obtain the appropriate pH; and an aqueous solvent.
US11548083B2	Inserts for table saws Inserts for use in table saws are disclosed. One embodiment may include a mechanism to lock mechanically and affirmatively the insert in a blade opening in a table saw. The mechanism is designed so that a user can install and remove the insert without tools. The mechanism also can be designed so that the front of the insert pops up above the table when released from its locked position. The mechanism can be further designed so that the insert can be unlocked or released by a user pressing a button or tab.
US11548077B2	Reducing sleeve, modular system for providing a reducing sleeve assembly, and machining assembly A reducing sleeve for fastening a machining tool in a tool holder is described. Said reducing sleeve comprises a reducing sleeve body, which comprises a first tool-side end and a second tool holder-side end. In addition, at least one coolant supply channel is provided in the reducing sleeve body. Furthermore, a multifunctional interface is arranged at the second end and is designed for coupling to a sealing unit and a safety unit. Additionally presented is a modular system for providing a reducing sleeve assembly, which comprises such a reducing sleeve, a sealing unit, and a safety unit. In addition, a machining assembly with a tool holder, a reducing sleeve, and a machining tool is presented.
US11548074B2	Coated cutting tool Provided is a coated cutting tool having improved wear resistance and fracture resistance and a prolonged tool life. The coated cutting tool includes a substrate and a coating layer formed on the substrate. The coating layer includes a first layer containing Ti(Cx1N1-x1) and a second layer containing (Ti1-y1Aly1)N, particles in the first layer have an average particle size of 5 nm or more and less than 100 nm, 1.0≤I(111)/I(200)≤20.0 in the first layer, the first layer has an average thickness of 5 nm or more and 1.0 μm or less, 0.1≤I(111)/I(200)≤1.0 in the second layer, particles in the second layer have an average particle size of more than 100 nm and 300 nm or less, and the second layer has an average thickness of 5 nm or more and 2.0 μm or less.
US11548072B2	Machine tool Provided is a machine tool capable of facilitating switching moving ranges of the moving unit. A moving-side cover provided on the moving unit covers part of a position of the driving apparatus in the moving direction. A supporting-side cover is provided in a position on a side of the first moving range of an end of the moving-side cover on a side of the second moving range in the moving direction to continuously cover the part of the position of the driving apparatus in the moving direction in cooperation with the moving-side cover in the first use state. The supporting-side cover forms a clearance in the moving direction with respect to the moving-side cover in the second use state. A slide cover is mounted on one of supporting-side cover and the moving-side cover slidably in the moving direction to close the clearance when slidably drawn out in the moving direction.
US11548067B2	Method for producing an open-pored metal body having an oxide layer and metal body produced by said method An open-pored metal body, which is formed having a core layer (A) consisting of Ni, Co, Fe, Cu, Ag or an alloy formed having one of said chemical elements, wherein one of said chemical elements is present in the alloy at more than 25 at %, and a gradated layer (B) is formed on surfaces of the core layer (A), said gradated layer being formed by intermetallic phase or mixed crystals of Al, and a layer (C), which is formed having aluminum oxide, is formed on the gradated layer (B).
US11548062B2	Method for reducing target surface features in continuous casting A method for reducing target surface features in continuously cast articles is described. The method can remove a target surface feature, such as a compositional variation or casting defect, from the continuously cast article by removing, before cold rolling, material from the continuously cast article surface.
US11548061B2	Dynamic mold shape control for direct chill casting Provided herein is a system, apparatus, and method for continuous casting of metal, and more particularly, to a mechanism for controlling the shape of a direct chill casting mold to dynamically control a profile of an ingot cast from the mold during the casting process. Embodiments may provide an apparatus for casting material including: first and second opposing side walls; first and second end walls extending between the first and second side walls, where the first and second opposing side walls and the first and second opposing end walls form a generally rectangular shaped mold cavity. At least one of the first and second opposing side walls may include two or more contact regions, where each of the two or more contact regions may be configured to be displaced relative to a straight line along the side wall.
US11548060B2	High heat-absorption core for manufacturing of castings A high heat-absorption casting core for manufacturing a cast component includes a core body. The core body has at least a portion thereof defined by metal powder. The metal powder is configured to absorb heat energy from the cast component during cooling of the component and solidification thereof. The core body may be additionally defined by a sand fraction in contact with the metal powder fraction. A system and a method for manufacturing a cast component using the high heat-absorption casting core are also envisioned.
US11548058B2	Rivet element supply unit Various embodiments relate to a rivet element supply unit for providing rivet elements, wherein the rivet element supply unit comprises a rivet element provision unit and a handling unit, wherein the rivet element provision unit for conveying the rivet elements comprises a spiral conveyor having a longitudinal axis and a spiral, which extends around the longitudinal axis, wherein the longitudinal axis is inclined to the direction of gravity, wherein the rivet element provision unit has a pick-up region to which the spiral conveyor supplies rivet elements and from which the handling unit picks up the rivet elements for transporting to a rivet element receptacle.
US11548056B2	Systems and methods for joining components by riveting A riveting system, for use in mechanically linking adjacent workpieces, including a rivet having a height greater than a sum of thicknesses, measured along a line of riveting, of the workpieces being linked, so that the rivet can pass fully through the workpieces. The system also includes a riveting die, which may be a separate product. The die includes a protrusion extending from a peak toward a transition point; and a trough having a trough surface. The trough surface includes a trough inner wall, extending from the transition point to a trough bottom, and a trough outer wall, extending from the trough bottom to a trough outer edge. The technology also includes computerized systems for comparing a load-displacement profile of riveting to a pre-set profile to determine whether the riveting was performed properly.
US11548055B2	Systems and methods for heat exchanger manufacturing Systems and methods for pressure expanding a tube to fit a heat exchanger fin are disclosed. The systems can include one or more pressure relief devices, and each pressure relief device can be configured to release at least some pressurized fluid via a respective auxiliary flow path in response to a pressure of the pressurized fluid being greater than a predetermined pressure relief threshold.
US11548054B2	Double seam modification tooling apparatus and double seam modification process The present application is directed to a double seam modification tooling apparatus for double seam modification and the double seam modification process. More particularly, a tooling apparatus for double seam modification is provided which adds a third modification operation to the first and second double seam operations which form the finished double seam, as well as a process for modifying double seams to include patterns of integral slots, notches or threads, or the like, after the double seams have been previously completely formed by the double seam modification tooling apparatus. Child resistant lids can then be configured with mating tab notches or tab threads to allow for opening or closing the lid when the tabs are properly aligned with the notches and threads on the can rim modified double seams.
US11548051B2	Press forming method The present invention is a press forming method for obtaining a target formed article that has an edge-shaped ridge section and that has a negative surface on one side and a positive surface on the other side with respect to the ridge section as a border, said press forming method including: a first step for forming an intermediate formed article having an intermediate ridge section having a larger radius than the edge radius of the ridge section; and a second step for forming the target formed article from the intermediate formed article. The intermediate formed article has a first intermediate positive surface that corresponds to the site extending from the ridge section to the negative surface of the target formed article and also has a second intermediate positive surface that corresponds to the site extending from the ridge section to the positive surface of the target formed article and that continues from the first intermediate positive surface and an intermediate negative surface continuing from the second intermediate positive surface.
US11548045B2	Cable sheathing of a Pb—Ca—Sn alloy and method of manufacture thereof A method for manufacturing a sheathing of a cable and a sheathing for a cable is provided where the method includes forming the cable sheathing by extrusion and the sheathing is made of a Pb—Ca—Sn alloy having a composition having from 0.03 to 0.05 weight % Ca and from 0.4 to 0.8 weight % Sn.
US11548042B2	Apparatus and method for cleaning industrial parts A cleaning apparatus includes a wash chamber, a platform and a lid. The platform is disposed in the chamber and sized to support an engine block. The lid has a first portion rotatably coupled to the wash chamber and a second portion rotatably coupled to the first portion. When the first portion of the lid is disposed in a position rotated distal to the wash chamber, the second portion of the lid is disposed in a position rotated proximal to the first portion of the lid. When the first portion of the lid is disposed in a position rotated proximal to the wash chamber, the second portion of the lid is disposed in a position rotated distal to the first portion of the lid.
US11548040B2	Means for preventing the clogging of a plate condenser of a domestic dishwasher A household dishwasher includes a receiving compartment for receiving an item to be washed, a pump sump, and a heat pump assembly through which, during operation, a heat transfer medium flows. The heat pump assembly includes a plate condenser configured to enable a transfer of heat from the heat transfer medium to a washing liquor circulating in the household dishwasher. A spray assembly supplies washing liquor to the item to be washed. A first flow path extends from the pump sump to the spray assembly for conducting the washing liquor, and a second flow path extends from the pump sump to the plate condenser. Means are provided to prevent or hinder foreign matter that is swept along with the washing liquor from adhering to a washing-liquor-facing surface of the plate condenser, or to detach foreign matter adhering to the washing-liquor-facing surface from said surface.
US11548026B2	Dispenser tool, robot system with dispenser tool and method for dispensing viscous material onto wind turbine blade surface A dispenser tool (42) is provided with multiple cartridges for dispensing viscous material onto the surface (5′) of a wind turbine blade (5). The dispenser tool (42) is advantageously part of a robot system used to work the surface (5′) of the blade (5). The system is configured for bringing the nozzle of a selected cartridge into the vicinity of the surface (5′) and orienting the dispenser tool (42) relatively to the surface (5′) such that the nozzle (46) of the corresponding selected cartridge (44) is at the surface (5′) for providing viscous material onto the surface (5′) from the selected cartridge (44) while moving the nozzle (46) along the surface (5′).
US11548025B2	Real-time measurement system and method for height from spray boom to crop canopy A kind of real-time measurement system and method for height from spray boom to crop canopy was provided in present invention patent, which includes the following steps. Step 1: Calibration for ultrasonic ranging sensor; Step 2: Determination of included angle for two ultrasonic ranging sensors; Step 3: Collection of relative height between spray boom and crop canopy; Step 4: Anti-interference processing for height data; Step 5: Calculation of relative height from spray boom to crop canopy. Its characteristic lies in: two ultrasonic ranging sensors with a certain angle are installed at each end of the spray boom, the height of crop canopy was acquired under the control of control unit, and the relative height from spray boom to crop canopy was obtained by the anti-interference analysis and data conversion, the accurate monitoring for relative height from spray boom to crop canopy was realized while the spray boom is tilted. It breaks through the technical bottleneck that the relative height of the spray boom and the crop canopy cannot be accurately obtained when the spray boom tilts due to turbulence in the field operation of the spray boom sprayer, and lays a technical foundation for the dynamic adjustment of the balance and height of the spray boom.
US11548024B2	Motion control system of spraying machine based on FPGA and motion control method thereof A motion control system of spraying machine based on FPGA, includes a motion controller. The motion controller includes an information analysis module, a speed control module and an interpolation module. The information analysis module is used for decoding the motion information to obtain the action information of the lance in a three-dimensional direction, and the rotation information of the clamp and the lance. The speed control module is used for driving the lance to a target position through the first motors according to the action information, and changing the speed of the interpolation movement of the lance in the three-dimensional direction into a trapezoid acceleration and deceleration. The interpolation module includes a first interpolation unit, a second interpolation unit and a control unit. The motion control system has high processing accuracy, fast reaction speed and good real-time performance.
US11548020B2	Retaining bracket for applicator rod, fluid spray application system including the same, and method of applying a fluid to a target object Retaining bracket for a fluid spray delivery apparatus to ensure that an applicator rod remains properly attached to the apparatus and in fluid communication with the fluid even when subjected to a driving force. Also disclosed is a fluid application system or assembly, and a method of applying fluid using the same, the system or assembly including a source of fluid to be applied to a target object, a siphon gun assembly, an applicator rod, tubing for placing the applicator rod in fluid communication with the siphon gun assembly, and a retaining bracket that secures the tubing to the siphon gun assembly such that the tubing remains in place and does not disconnect from the siphon gun assembly when subjected to a driving force such as water under pressure.
US11548019B2	Device for supplying a composition to a pressurized deposition system A device for dispensing a fluid topical composition includes a reservoir storing the composition and dispensing a pressurized flow of the composition. The device also includes an accumulator having an expandable chamber in fluidly communication with the reservoir. The chamber is biased towards a deflated configuration so that, when filled with the composition the chamber expands against this bias applying pressure to the composition stored therein. The device includes a supply valve regulating the flow of the composition from the reservoir to the accumulator, and a pressure sensor. The device further includes a processing arrangement analyzing data from the sensor to determine whether pressure in the accumulator is above a predetermined threshold and controlling the supply valve to maintain the pressure within a desired pressure range. The device also includes a deposition arrangement dispensing the composition from the accumulator under control of the processing arrangement.
US11548017B2	Showerhead A spray head assembly includes a body and a plurality of nozzles. The body is configured to receive a supply of fluid. The plurality of nozzles are disposed on the body and fluidly connected to the body. The plurality of nozzles are arranged in a substantially linear row having at least three nozzles. The plurality of nozzles are positioned to produce a non-linear spray pattern over a distributed area at a focal length from the body. In some embodiments, each one of the plurality of nozzles directs the fluid in a flow stream to a different location across the distributed area without intersecting the flow stream produced by another one of the plurality of nozzles.
US11548014B2	Nozzle Nozzles for an air duct arrangement of an air conveying system may include a first outlet nozzle that is divided into a plurality of chambers are disclosed. The plurality of chambers formed by the outlet provide for a more uniform flow of air exiting the outlet, which generates a greater induced air flow in an associated section of duct. An orientation of a second outlet relative to an inlet of the nozzle provides for a reduced head loss within the nozzle, thereby providing for reduced backpressure within the nozzle and, consequently, a reduced power consumption associated with generating a desired airflow through the nozzle.
US11548013B2	Flotation arrangement, its use, a plant and a method A flotation arrangement for treating mineral ore particles suspended in slurry. The arrangement includes a primary line including at least two primary flotation cells, a first secondary line, and a second secondary line downstream of the first secondary line. In the arrangement, underflow from a secondary line is arranged to flow to the last of the at least one primary flotation cells from which the primary overflow was received, or to a primary flotation cell downstream of the last of the at least one primary flotation cells from which the primary overflow was received. The disclosure further relates a use of a flotation arrangement, to a flotation plant and to a flotation method.
US11548011B2	Magnetic levitation techniques to separate and analyze molecular entities The disclosure describes systems and methods for separating a plurality of molecular entities with differing densities. The system includes: a pair of magnetic poles of like polarity to provide a magnetic field; and a container holding the plurality of molecular entities in a fluid medium comprising nanoparticles that substantially change a magnetic susceptibility of the fluid medium such that, when the container is placed inside the magnetic field, sufficient gradients in an effective density of the fluid medium are generated inside the container to levitate the plurality of molecular entities to respective layers within the container, each respective layer corresponding to a respective density.
US11548005B2	Microplate and methods for making the same A microplate (10) includes a carrier (12) having a plate (20) and an annular perimeter wall (30) to define a recess (34). An array of holes (26) extends through the plate (20). A tape piece (16), die cut from a flexible tape (60) includes an array of wells (54) each extending through and having an opening (56) extending into the well (54). The array of wells (54) has a number and locations corresponding to the array of holes (26). The openings (56) have sizes corresponding to the holes (26). An upper surface (50) of the tape piece (16) is abutted with and bonded to the bottom face (24) of the plate (20) with the openings (56) corresponding to the array of holes (26). The slideable receipt of an annular outer periphery (58) of the tape piece (16) insures that the array of wells (54) are aligned to correspond to the array of holes (26) as die cutting of tape piece (16) insures that the array of wells (54) are at consistent positions relative to the annular outer periphery (58).
US11548004B2	Method for producing radioactive composition A method for producing a liquid reaction mixture containing a radioisotope, in particular, a radioactive composition, minimizes device contamination with radioactive substances and increase speed and accuracy with which droplets are mixed. The method for producing a radioactive composition includes placing at least one first droplet L1 containing a radionuclide and at least one second droplet L2 containing a labeling substance on at least two respective dimples 5 among dimples 5 on a front surface 4b of an insulating layer 4 of a liquid manipulation device 1, and obtaining a liquid mixture M by using a change in electrostatic force caused by changing voltage applied to the electrodes 3 to thereby cause a relative movement between the at least one first droplet L1 and the at least one second droplet L2 so that the at least one first droplet L1 and the at least one second droplet L2 are mixed together at any one dimple among the dimples 5.
US11548003B1	System and method for determining an immune activation state A system or method for detecting an immune system activation state in a patient can include a sample preparation system configured to isolate white blood cells from a sample of the patient, a cytometry module configured to determine biophysical properties of the white blood cells of the sample, and an analysis module configured to analyze the biophysical properties.
US11548000B2	Structures for automated, multi-stage processing of nanofluidic chips Techniques regarding one or more structures that can facilitate automated, multi-stage processing of one or more nanofluidic chips are provided. For example, one or more embodiments described herein can comprise a system, which can comprise a roller positioned adjacent to a microfluidic card comprising a plurality of fluid reservoirs in fluid communication with a plurality of nanofluidic chips. An arrangement of the plurality of nanofluidic chips on the microfluidic card can defines a processing sequence driven by a translocation of the roller across the microfluidic card.
US11547998B2	Devices to measure flow rates with movable elements An example device includes a microfluidic channel and a movable element retained in the microfluidic channel to move from a first position to a second position by fluid flow through the microfluidic channel. The device includes a sensor to take a sensor reading to determine fluid flow through the microfluidic channel. The device includes a microfluidic pump to return the movable element from the second position to the first position. The device includes a controller to actuate the microfluidic pump and to determine a flow rate of the fluid flow through the microfluidic channel based on the sensor reading.
US11547997B2	Integrated diagnostic devices having embedded biomolecular computing systems and uses thereof Integrated diagnostic devices comprising peptide-DNA conjugates for analyte detection, an embedded biomolecular computing system for sample analysis, and a layered device architecture are provided herein. In particular, provided herein are devices comprising a layered architecture that enables diagnostic reagents, sample components, and reaction products to flow through the system with minimal user intervention.
US11547992B2	Dispenser for taking up and dispensing volumes of fluid and a method for mounting and releasing a piston-cylinder unit from the dispenser A dispenser for receiving and dispensing volumes of fluid, on which a piston/cylinder unit having a piston and a cylinder, can be fitted in a releasable manner by means of a movement running at least substantially in an axial direction of the dispenser. The dispenser has a piston actuator for moving the piston relative to the cylinder. The piston actuator is arranged in a movable manner in the dispenser and is driven by means of a drive. The dispenser has a locking element which is arranged in a movable manner in the dispenser and is driven by a further drive. Also disclosed is a system for receiving and dispensing volumes of fluid, to a method for fitting a piston/cylinder unit in a releasable manner on a dispenser, and to a method for releasing a piston/cylinder unit which has been fitted on a dispenser.
US11547989B2	Cored round trilobe shaped catalyst for producing maleic anhydride The present disclosure provides an improved shaped catalyst containing catalytic material comprised of mixed oxides of vanadium and phosphorus and using such shaped catalysts for the production of maleic anhydride.
US11547986B2	Small crystal SSZ-41, its synthesis and use A method is disclosed for producing small crystal, high aluminum content zincoaluminosilicate crystalline materials having the SSZ-41 framework structure. The compositions made according to that method, as well as uses of the same, are also disclosed.
US11547983B2	Vanadium oxide catalysts on mixed alumina useful for alkane to alkene conversion Oxidative dehydrogenation (ODH) of alkanes to alkenes, e.g., propane to propylene, may use solid phase oxygen in VOx based mixed oxide catalysts. Beyond catalysis, the metal oxide species provide lattice oxygen. The catalysts can be prepared by depositing vanadium oxide(s) on θ-Al2O3 mixed with various alkaline earth metal oxide support, e.g., CaO, MgO, BaO, etc. Surface area, acidity, and reduction properties of the catalyst systems can be modified by the support. The catalysts may allow multistage reduction of VOx, indicating different VOx species. Vanadium on θ-Al2O3/CaO can suppress COx species, while vanadium on θ-Al2O3/BaO can yield at least ca. 49% olefins.
US11547976B2	Reactor for a chemical reaction and method for controlling the chemical reaction A reactor for a chemical reaction, comprising a housing and a reaction chamber, a nozzle member with an inlet for letting at least one reactant flow into the reaction chamber, wherein the nozzle member is mounted in a movable manner relative to the housing, a sensor device and an adjusting device influencing the movement of the nozzle member can be adjusted, a control unit configured for receiving from the sensor device a measurement signal of the sensor device based on the measuring quantity and generating a control signal for the adjusting device depending on the measurement signal.
US11547973B2	Asymmetric polytetrafluoroethylene composite having a macro-textured surface and method for making the same Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) composite articles that have a macro textured surface. The composite articles include at least two different PTFE membranes in a layered or stacked configuration. The composite article has a macro textured surface characterized by a plurality of strands raised from the surface of the PTFE membrane. The strands may be formed of either interconnected nodes of PTFE or of at least one nodal mass of PTFE and have a length equal to or greater than about 1.5 mm. The macro textured surface provides a topography to the first PTFE membrane. The composite articles have a bubble point from about 3.0 psi to about 200 psi, a thickness from about 0.01 to about 3.0 mm, and a bulk density from about 0.01 g/cm3 to about 1.0 g/cm3.
US11547971B2	Ceramic filter membrane module A ceramic filter membrane module enables a fluid to be filtered, such as raw water, with higher efficiency using multiple ceramic filters in a housing. As the diameter of a through-hole located at the center is considerably larger than the diameter of the surrounding flow path, water pressure pushing the raw water is applied from the through-hole at the center toward the outside of a filter body, such that the raw water passes through the filter body smoothly, thereby improving the purification efficiency and uniformly setting the overall flow direction of the raw water. As packing members are installed and fixed between the housing and the ceramic filters, sealing of the incoming raw water and the filtered water becomes more effective, such that the risk of leakage is reduced. As a plurality of ceramic filters are housed in a single housing, economic benefit can be achieved.
US11547970B2	Membrane bundle layout having spacers A membrane module comprising a hollow fiber membrane bundle with a longitudinal extent, a membrane bundle cross section and a first and a second bundle end, the bundle comprising a multitude of hollow fiber membranes extending between the first and the second bundle end, and also comprising, within the membrane bundle cross section, a proportion of threads which are arranged between the hollow fiber membranes and which keep the hollow fiber membranes apart. The arrangement of the threads between the hollow fiber membranes is such that at the first bundle end and/or at the second bundle end the hollow fiber membranes protrude beyond at least some of the threads, such that the hollow fiber membrane bundle has a smaller proportion of threads in a first and/or second end region, extending from the first and/or the second bundle end, than in a bundle region, located between the first and the second bundle end, which has a maximal proportion of threads, the length of the first end region and/or the length of the second end region being 1% to 45% of the bundle length.
US11547967B1	Hydrogen sulfide removal process A process is presented to treat a process gas stream containing hydrogen sulfide using a reverse jet absorber with a liquid treatment solution containing a chelated metal catalyst. A treat gas substantially free of the hydrogen sulfide is separated from a spent liquid treatment solution containing elemental sulfur which can then be regenerated in an oxidation vessel where it is contacted with an oxygen containing gas to convert the spent liquid treatment solution to a regenerated liquid treatment solution that can be recycled for introduction into the reverse jet absorber.
US11547963B2	High efficiency synthetic filter media The present invention is generally related to a high capacity, high efficiency nonwoven filtration media comprising a gradient pore structure. In particular, the filtration media can comprise thermoplastic synthetic microfibers, fibrillated fibers, staple fibers, and a binder. Furthermore, the filtration media may be produced without the use of glass fibers or microglass fibers. Consequently, the filtration media of the present invention does not cause the same issues as conventional filtration media that comprises glass fibers and/or microglass fibers. Moreover, the filtration media can be used to treat fuel, lubrication fluids, hydraulic fluids, and various other industrial gases.
US11547960B2	Filter arrangement with support core and methods A filter arrangement includes first and second media packs with a support core in between. The support core includes a first ring at one end and, optionally, second ring at an opposite end. In some arrangements, at least a first member and second member extend from the first ring while being engagement-free to each other. In some arrangements, no more than a first member extends from the first ring, while being engagement-free relative to itself.
US11547959B2	Magnetic baffle insert for use with a basket strainer A basket strainer insert having a body with one or more magnets disposed therein. The basket strainer insert includes a baffle to disrupt the flow of liquid through the basket strainer and facilitates the attraction of metallic particles to the body. The baffle has a plurality of lobes secured to the body with connection portions and separated from each other by gaps. The lobes may have an inward bend, an outward bend, or may be planar.
US11547956B2	Chromatography system and couplings therefor Disclosed are chromatography systems employing a releasable coupling (100) for holding a fluid tubing to a spigot, the coupling comprising: a cylindrical inner component (110) for accepting a fluid tubing (30), said inner component including a resiliently deflectable portion (118) arranged to urge an outer surface of the tubing toward a spigot; and a cylindrical collar (130) having and internal through-aperture (132) for slideably accepting the inner component, the aperture and resilient portion having complementary surface formations which in a first position of the collar mounted to the inner component provide for said resilient deflection in use, and which in a second different position do not cause said deflection, the coupling being characterized in that the collar comprises a collar flange (134) extending outwardly away from the aperture of a size allowing manual manipulation of the collar between the first and second positions. Chromatography systems employing said couplings is disclosed also.
US11547954B2	Compound extraction from plant based material utilizing terepene saturant A method for extracting compounds from plant material utilizing terpenes as a solvent is described. The invention includes the excitation of the plant material and terpene solvent with microwave, ultrasound, heat input, and physical agitation or combinations thereof. The invention particularly covers the process as it relates to the extraction of THC and CBD and their derivatives from cannabis and hemp for the use in products for medical and recreational use. The combinations of terpene saturant, plant material strain and process variables can be tuned in order to dial in the final resultant product for several variables including but not limited to terpene content, THC or CBD potency, ratios of THC or CBD and their derivatives, or flavor profile.
US11547953B2	Method of producing extract and extraction residue of biological material, extract, and extraction residue A method of producing an extract of an animal-derived or plant-derived biological material includes: extracting a component in the biological material using liquefied dimethyl ether for the biological material to obtain a liquefied dimethyl ether solution including the component; separating the solution from the biological material; and volatilizing or separating the liquefied dimethyl ether from the solution.
US11547951B2	Method of decomposing by-product in phenol preparation process A method of decomposing a phenol by-product produced in a phenol preparation process, in which acetophenone separated from a distillation column is mixed with tar separated and collected in a decomposition reactor, thereby significantly decreasing viscosity of tar. The decomposition method according to the present invention allows tar to have sufficient viscosity for flowability even at room temperature, whereby transfer and storage of tar may be more smoothly done without using any heating device for transfer of tar.
US11547947B2	Robot housing movement mechanism A robot has a main body frame, an elastic body that forms a closed space between the elastic body and the main body frame, a movement mechanism that has a surface that is grounded when moving, and which is provided so as to be able to be housed in the closed space, and a drive mechanism that causes the movement mechanism to advance to an exterior of the closed space or to retreat into an interior. The elastic body elastically transforms owing to a pressing force received in accompaniment to an advancing of the movement mechanism, increasing the size of an aperture portion for exposing the movement mechanism, and elastically recovers in accompaniment to a retreat of the movement mechanism, reducing the size of the aperture portion.
US11547944B2	Systems and methods for algorithmically arranging contests in a lobby interface Systems and methods for algorithmically arranging contests in a lobby interface are provided. A contest management system can generate, execute and maintain a plurality of contests, such as but not limited to, fantasy sports contests. Rank values can be assigned to the contests using pacing parameters of the contests and profile attributes of users who participate in the contests. The pacing parameters, such as registration ratios and registration deadlines, can indicate if a particular contest is on pace to meet a registration threshold prior to their respective registration deadline. The contest management system can dynamically update, responsive to receiving a plurality of registrations from a plurality of users, the rank value of one or more contests responsive to a change in a registration ratio of at least one contest and arrange the plurality of contests in a lobby interface based on the updated rank values.
US11547942B1	Voice separated server architecture systems for privacy of massively multiplayer online games Systems, storage media and apparatus for voice separated server architecture for privacy of a plurality of users of a massively multiplayer online game (MMOG) enabling a gaming computing environment that is separate from a voice channel for the plurality of users of the massively multiplayer online game (MMOG) are disclosed. Some embodiments may include: communicating with a gaming server for a Massively Multiplayer Online Game, the gaming server enabling a Massively Multiplayer Online Game environment, communicating with a voice server for the Massively Multiplayer Online Game, the voice server for the Massively Multiplayer Online Game being completely separate from the gaming server enabling privacy for the plurality of users of the massively multiplayer online game, and providing a MMOG primary voice channel, integrating the MMOG primary voice channel and the Massively Multiplayer Online Game environment, enabling a subsection of the plurality of users to verbally communicate.
US11547941B2	Apparatus for adapting virtual gaming with real world information A server device that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a memory and a processor. The processor can identify first and second players present at first and second physical locations, to identify first and second boundary and topographical information of the first and second physical locations, to map the first and second boundary and topographical information of the first and second physical locations to a virtual gaming space, to capture first and second position and orientation information for the first and second players, to map the first and second position and orientation information to the virtual gaming space, to generate first and second virtual players corresponding to the first and second players, and to transmit to first goggles information representative of the second virtual player for display superimposed onto a transparent viewing apparatus for viewing of the virtual gaming space. Additional embodiments are disclosed.
US11547936B2	Information processing apparatus and information processing system Methods and apparatus provide for downloading application software from a server, including: downloading the application software from the server, where a first application software file contains only a portion of the application software, and a second application software file contains more than the portion of the application software; executing the application software and generating application images based thereon, where execution of the first application software file contains enough of the application software to execute a limited amount of the application software; and displaying the application images on a display screen based on the execution of the application software, where the acquisition unit begins downloading the second application software file in a background process after downloading the first application software file and at least partially during the execution of the first application software file.
US11547931B2	Input apparatus and method An entertainment system includes a two-handed controller comprising corresponding controls in each of opposing halves of the controller, a first of the corresponding controls in each half providing input in at least two dimensions and a second of the corresponding controls in each half providing input in at least one dimension; and an entertainment device comprising a receiver adapted to receive control input signals from the two-handed controller, and adapted to operate in a first mode where the received control input signals from the controller are interpreted according to an asymmetric control assignment, and to operate in a second mode where control input signals from the first and second controls for a respective half of the controller are used to control the position of a respective virtual limb in three dimensions within a virtual environment provided by the entertainment device.
US11547929B2	Interactive play system Embodiments of an interactive play system are provided. In one such embodiment, an interactive play system includes a satellite having a sensor. The satellite is integrated within a component included within a playground environment. A feedback mechanism is also provided within the playground environment. A computing device supports a selective change between a first programming state in which the feedback mechanism will respond to an actuation of the sensor based on a computer instruction provided by a system administrator and a second programming state in which the feedback mechanism will respond to an actuation of the sensor based on a computer instruction provided by someone other than a system administrator.
US11547918B2	Backpack carrier type golf practice tool A golf practice tool is provided having a columnar box. The columnar box is provided with a shoulder belt and the columnar box is carried on the back of the golf player. The columnar box has a substantially flat upper surface. A plurality of striped line patterns or striped patterns substantially parallel to a side surface, which touches a back of a person and is called a back touch side surface, of the columnar box are drawn on the upper surface. The degree of inclination of the upper body of the golf player when playing golf can be adjusted by using the striped line patterns or the striped patterns. On side surfaces other than the back touch side surface of the columnar box, a plurality of vertical striped line patterns or vertical striped patterns are drawn substantially at right angles to the bottom surface of the columnar box. The degree of rotation of the upper body at a golf swing can be adjusted by using the vertical striped line patterns or the vertical striped patterns.
US11547917B2	Surfing simulation device and surfing simulation method A surfing simulation device can be wirelessly connected with virtual reality (VR) glasses. The surfing simulation device includes a surfboard, a surfboard base, and a controller disposed in the surfboard base. The controller controls the actions of the surfboard based on scene information associated with a surfing scene displayed in the VR glasses, such that the actions of the surfboard are synchronous with the surfing scene displayed in the VR glasses. The surfboard of the surfing simulation device can make simulating actions in real time by synchronizing with a surfing scene displayed in VR glasses, such that users can experience the immersive feeling.
US11547910B2	Iron-type golf clubs and golf club heads An iron-type golf club head includes a ball striking face and a rear weight member that are engaged through one or more resilient members with a connection structure that creates a mass-damping effect at impact with a golf ball.
US11547893B1	Portable frame-mounted training apparatus and method of use A portable frame-mounted training apparatus for removable installation on a door frame or other structure having at least one horizontal trim, the apparatus having a mounting member having a front wall with a receiver for selective removable receipt of a grip member and further having a top wall extending rearwardly from the front wall, the top wall configured to engage the door frame first trim, and a capture member extending rearwardly from the mounting member and having an upper face configured to contact the door frame or other structure somewhat opposite of the first trim, whereby engagement of the top wall with the first trim serves as a pivot point for the apparatus to rotationally bring the upper face of the capture member into contact with the door frame or other structure and thereby secure the apparatus on the door frame or the like.
US11547891B2	Ankle exercise device An ankle exercise device comprises a base frame, a heel rest, a rotational component, and a plurality of resistance bands. The resistance bands may be connected to the rotational component. The rotational component rotates 90 degrees to orient the resistance bands in either a horizontal or vertical direction. The heel rest may comprise a u-shaped cutout to cup a user's heel. The heel rest is adjustable to align the heads of a user's metatarsals between the resistance bands. With the resistance bands in the horizontal direction, the user may rotate the ankle in the plantarflexion and dorsiflexion directions. With the resistance bands in the vertical direction, the user may rotate the ankle in the inversion and eversion directions.
US11547887B2	Valves for fire suppression systems A valve comprises a housing having a main inlet, a detection port and an outlet, each providing a channel extending from an exterior of the valve into a hollow interior defined in part by the housing. The inlet is arranged, in use, to be in fluid communication with the interior of a pressurised cylinder of extinguishant fluid. The detection port is arranged, in use, to be in fluid communication with a fire detection system. The valve has two valve parts which are relatively movable between a first position, a second position and a third position. In the first position, a face seal prevents communication between the high pressure chamber and the low pressure chamber, in the second position, the face seal is in an unsealed position and allows communication between the high pressure chamber and the low pressure chamber, and in the third position, the face seal prevents communication between the high pressure chamber and the low pressure chamber.
US11547883B2	Utility and appliance fire suppression system A fire suppression system that includes a non-rigid pouch, a quantity of suppressant, a quantity of gas, and a pressurized gas source. The non-rigid pouch that includes an exterior surface and an interior space. The quantity of suppressant, the quantity of gas, and the pressurized gas source is contained within said interior space. The pressurize gas source is configured to increase the internal pressure of the non-rigid pouch by injecting gas into the interior space. The non-rigid pouch is configured to rupture when the internal pressure exceeds a predetermined threshold pressure.
US11547878B2	Respirators A respirator (10) having an oral-nasal unit (12) with a peripheral seal that seals around the nose and mouth of a wearer's face and having an inlet aperture (40) connectable to a supply of breathable air, and an outlet aperture (42). The unit having a rigid insert (106) with an exterior profile adapted to seat against a correspondingly shaped interior surface of the unit (12); an outlet conduit (112) with a tube adapted to extend through the exhale aperture (40) of the unit (12); and a wing portion (110) with a through aperture (122) registering with the unit's inlet aperture (40). The outlet conduit (112) having a bayonet connector (130, 132) that enables the unit to interchangeably and detachably connect to, a connector formed as part of an exhale aperture of a full-face mask, or of a harness assembly (102). The bayonet connector forms an airtight seal between the two.
US11547870B2	Radiation treatment planning using four-dimensional imaging data A method and apparatus for treatment planning using four dimensional imaging data.
US11547868B2	System for real-time organ segmentation and tool navigation during tool insertion in interventional therapy and method of operation thereof An interventional therapy system may include at least one catheter configured for insertion within an object of interest (OOI); and at least one controller which configured to: obtain a reference image dataset including a plurality of image slices which form a three-dimensional image of the OOI; define restricted areas (RAs) within the reference image dataset; determine location constraints for the at least one catheter in accordance with at least one of planned catheter intersection points, a peripheral boundary of the OOI and the RAs defined in the reference dataset; determine at least one of a position and an orientation of the distal end of the at least one catheter; and/or determine a planned trajectory for the at least one catheter in accordance with the determined at least one position and orientation for the at least one catheter and the location constraints.
US11547865B2	Cold plasma device for treating skin The present application relates to a cold plasma device (1) for treating skin (5). The cold plasma device (1) comprises a cold plasma generator (3) adapted to generate cold plasma that produces reactive species for treating said skin (5), and a manipulator (10) adapted to manipulate said skin (5) to increase exposure of bacteria on said skin to said reactive species during use of the device.
US11547864B2	Multi-threshold sensing of cardiac electrical signals in an implantable medical device An implantable medical device system is configured to sense cardiac events in response to a cardiac electrical signal crossing a cardiac event sensing threshold. A control circuit is configured to determine a drop time interval based on a heart rate and control a sensing circuit to hold the cardiac event sensing threshold at a threshold value during the drop time interval.
US11547863B1	Compact AED with one distal electrode A re-usable, compact automated external defibrillator (AED) having a proximate electrode and a distal electrode for use in delivering an electrical charge to a person in cardiac distress. The components of the AED are packed together in a low-profile device body. The distal electrode may be easily unpacked from the device body and deployed. A circuit board within the device body controls the AED. The proximate electrode is part of the device body such that the device body is attached to the skin of the person when in use. The distal electrode is wired to the device body and also attached to the skin of the person when in use. The circuit board may be used to deliver a biphasic electrical charge to the person. The adhesive pads on the electrodes may be peeled off and replaced for reuse. Also, the electrodes may be replaced, if needed.
US11547852B2	Control of vagal stimulation Methods and apparatuses for stimulation of the vagus nerve to treat inflammation including adjusting the stimulation based on one or more metric sensitive to patient response. The one or more metrics may include heart rate variability, level of T regulatory cells, particularly memory T regulatory cells, temperature, etc. Stimulation may be provided through an implantable microstimulator.
US11547848B2	High-power pulsed electromagnetic field applicator systems Described herein are high-power pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) applicator apparatuses. These apparatuses are configured to drive multiple applicators to concurrently deliver high-power PEMF signals to tissue. The apparatuses may be further configured to wirelessly communicate with local computing device and a remote server for patient monitoring, prescription and/or device servicing.
US11547847B2	Method for minimizing misalignment notifications for a transcutaneous energy transfer system A system for minimizing misalignment notifications for a TETS having an implantable blood pump, an external controller having a power source and a processing circuitry, a transmission coil in communication with the external controller, a receiving coil configured for transcutaneous inductive communication with the transmission coil, and an implantable controller in communication with the receiving coil and the implantable blood pump. The implantable controller having a power source configured to receive power from the receiving coil. The processing circuitry may be configured to: operate in a first mode where an alert is generated when a power efficiency transfer between the transmission coil and the receiving coil is below a first predetermined threshold; and operate in a second mode where the alert is only generated when the power remaining in the power source for the implantable controller is below a first predetermined power source threshold.
US11547842B2	Methods for cancer treatment Residual, refractory or relapsed cancer is treated by immunostimulation in the presence of allogeneic immune effector cells, optimally in combination with radiation therapy. The methods of the disclosure induce a systemic allogeneic anti-tumor immune response that results in tumor regression in untreated sites of disease, i.e. non-injected, non-irradiated, etc.
US11547841B2	Robotic tattooing systems and related technologies An automatic tattoo apparatus can be used to robotically apply tattoos. A customer can shop on an online tattoo marketplace to select designs created by various artists located anywhere. The online tattoo marketplace can process and manage payments, artist and/or customer profiles, bookings, tattoo design uploads, browsing and design selection, design changes, and/or perform other actions. The automatic tattoo device can apply tattoos precisely, quickly, and may with reduced pain. The tattoo apparatus can apply a wide range of different types of tattoos, including but not limited to micro tattoos, dotwork, blackwork tattoos, realism tattoos, fine-line tattoos, etc.
US11547839B2	Long acting gastric residence system The present disclosure is in the field of gastroretentive dosage forms. A gastroretentive dosage form for extended retention in a stomach is provided.
US11547837B2	Double-balloon catheter device for gastrointestinal anastomosis A double-balloon catheter device for gastrointestinal anastomosis. The double-balloon catheter device for gastrointestinal anastomosis includes a liquid injection assembly, a double-balloon assembly, and a supporting device (15) connecting the liquid injection assembly and the double-balloon assembly. The liquid injection assembly includes a first balloon liquid injection connection port (2), a guide wire connection port (3), and a second balloon liquid injection connection port (4). The double-balloon assembly includes a double-balloon catheter device (5), and includes a first balloon (6) and a second balloon (7) that can expand-and that are respectively disposed on the two ends of the double-balloon catheter device (5). The double-balloon catheter device (5) is provided with a first balloon liquid injection channel (51), a guide wire channel (52), and a second balloon liquid injection channel (53).
US11547836B2	Stabilizing and sealing catheter for use with a guiding catheter A coaxial stabilizing and sealing catheter provides increased support to a guide catheter that is seated in an ostium of a branch artery by extending through and out of a distal end of the guide catheter and anchoring in position within the branch artery that is being treated. The stabilizing and sealing catheter includes, as part of a relatively flexible distal section, a balloon that locks a distal end of the stabilizing and sealing catheter in place to provide support to therapeutic devices that are introduced and further seals the branch artery to prevent blood from entering the branch artery. A sealing cuff at a proximal end of the stabilizing and sealing catheter provides a seal between an exterior of the stabilizing and sealing catheter and an interior of the guide catheter. In addition, a fixing mechanism is utilized to lock the guide catheter in place to exchange therapeutic devices.
US11547835B2	Systems, methods and apparatus for guiding and supporting catheters and methods of manufacture A device for guiding and supporting a stent delivery catheter and other catheters is disclosed. The device may comprise a tubular guiding member and an elongated positioning member extending in a proximal direction beyond the tubular guiding member for advancing and retracting the tubular guiding member in distal and proximal directions. A distal portion of the elongate positioning member may be coupled to the proximal portion of the tubular guide. In embodiments, the device includes a ribbon having a distal portion and a proximal portion. In embodiments, the distal portion of the ribbon extends distally into the tubular guiding member and the proximal portion of the ribbon overlays an inner surface of the elongate positioning member. Methods for making medical devices and portions of medical devices (e.g., intravascular catheters, catheter shafts, and tubular guiding members) are also provided. Example methods may include providing a first ribbon comprising one or more thermoplastic materials and a piece of shrink tubing defining a shrink tube lumen and forming a first assembly by positioning the first ribbon inside the shrink tube lumen and urging the first ribbon to assume a tubular shape in which the first ribbon defines a ribbon lumen. A second assembly may be formed by loading an inner tubular member over a mandrel and forming or placing a support structure over an outer surface of the inner tubular member. A third assembly may be formed by inserting the second assembly into the ribbon lumen defined by the first ribbon of the first assembly. The third assembly may be heated to a process temperature.
US11547831B1	Virtual reality augmented massage therapy system and method A virtual reality augmented massage therapy system and method is disclosed. Using this system taps into all of the key senses that people use to evaluate their surroundings, which in turn helps them to relax and feel comfortable. Simply stated, the more stimulus inputs a person's brain receives to determine its presence in an environment, the more immersed the person will become in the generated environment.
US11547829B2	Heated conduit for delivering gas to a patient A conduit for communicating a flow of breathing gas from a pressure generating device to the airway of a patient. The conduit includes a first end which is structured to be coupled to the pressure generating device for receiving the flow of breathing gas and an opposite second end which is structured to be coupled to a patient interface device. The conduit further includes an active control element positioned at or near the second end; a first heating wire connected between the active control element and a first connection terminal positioned at or about the first end; and a second heating wire connected between the active control element and a second connection terminal positioned at or about the first end. Each of the first and second connection terminals are structured to be connected to a tube power supply.
US11547822B2	Aerosol delivery device and operating method for the aerosol delivery device The invention relates to an aerosol delivery device (10) comprising an aerosol generator (3) for generating an aerosol in the aerosol delivery device (10), a sensor (5) configured to detect a use of the aerosol delivery device (10) for aerosol treatment, and a controller (7) configured to deactivate the aerosol generator (3) if no use of the aerosol delivery device (10) for aerosol treatment is detected by the sensor (5). Further, the invention relates to a method for operating an aerosol delivery device (10), comprising the steps of operating an aerosol generator (3) for generating an aerosol in the aerosol delivery device (10), detecting a use of the aerosol delivery device (10) for aerosol treatment by means of a sensor (5), and deactivating the aerosol generator (3) by means of a controller (7) if no use of the aerosol delivery device (10) for aerosol treatment is detected by the sensor (5).
US11547810B2	Drug delivery device for drug suspensions A drug delivery device is provided herein, the device including a reservoir for containing a medicament. The medicament includes a suspension of solids in a liquid carrier. The device also includes a needle having a distal end for injection into a patient, a proximal end in communication with the reservoir, and a lumen extending between the distal and proximal ends. A path is defined from the reservoir to the distal end of the needle through the lumen, the path having an inner diameter that decreases in a proximal to distal direction along at least a portion thereof. Advantageously, with the subject invention, a flow path may be defined which provides a more gradual transition in diameter from the reservoir to a distal tip of the needle. In this manner, changes in velocity of the suspension may be less abrupt than in the prior art, thus better maintaining solid particles in the suspension.
US11547809B2	Medicament delivery device A medicament delivery device is presented having a medicament container having an attached medicament delivery member; a housing where the medicament container is movable between a retracted and an extended position in which the medicament delivery member extends from the housing; a drive unit that advances the medicament container from its retracted position to its extended position to expel the contents through the medicament delivery member; and a medicament container holder for carrying the medicament container as it is advanced, the medicament container holder having a proximal end through which the medicament delivery member extends and a holding member releasably connected to the drive unit and attached to the medicament container holder. The holding member has a biasing element having a resilient structure in the form of a tubular wall provided with slots extending in the generally circumferential direction arranged to bias the medicament container in the proximal direction in the medicament container holder.
US11547803B2	Pen-type drug injection device with controller and time lock-out mechanism for its drive The present invention relates to a drive mechanism for a drug delivery device, comprising: a piston rod to operably engage with a piston of a cartridge to displace the piston in a distal direction during a dose dispensing action, at least one actuation member mechanically coupled with the piston rod to induce a distally directed displacement of the piston rod when actuated by a user, a control to ascertain at least one predefined condition of use, and at least one interlock member coupled with the control to mechanically obstruct displacement of the piston rod if the condition of use is not fulfilled.
US11547802B2	Angled syringe patch injector A syringe cartridge including a reservoir part and an extension extending from the reservoir part. The extension defining a fluid path and including a molding and a first needle extending from the molding. The extension turning to a finite angle with respect to an axis of the reservoir part and at least part of the first needle is likewise at the finite angle. At least some of the part of the first needle at the finite angle being enclosed within the molding of the fluid path. A drug delivery device may be used with the cartridge and includes a skin-contacting surface. In use the longitudinal axis of the interior of the cartridge may be disposed substantially parallel to the skin-contacting surface.
US11547799B2	Patient day planning systems and methods Infusion systems, infusion devices, and related patient monitoring systems and methods are provided. A method of monitoring a physiological condition of a patient involves providing, on a display device, a graphical user interface display depicting forecast values with respect to different time periods in the future and including graphical user interface elements to allow a user to adjust a characteristic of an event likely influence the physiological condition of the patient at a respective time period. In response to an adjustment to a graphical user interface element, the method continues by dynamically updating the forecast values on the graphical user interface display using a forecasting model associated with the patient.
US11547793B2	Fluid injector with syringe engagement mechanism An engagement mechanism associated with a reciprocally movable piston of a fluid injector is configured for releasably engaging an engagement portion at a proximal end of a rolling diaphragm syringe having a flexible sidewall configured for rolling upon itself when acted upon by the piston. The engagement mechanism has a plurality of engagement elements reversibly and pivotally movable about a pivot pin relative to the engagement portion of the syringe between a first position, where the plurality of engagement elements are disengaged from the engagement portion of the syringe, and a second position, where the plurality of engagement elements are pivotally movable about the pivot pin in a radially inward direction to engage with the engagement portion of the syringe. The engagement mechanism further has a drive mechanism for moving the plurality of engagement elements between the first position and the second position.
US11547791B2	Medicament delivery device The present disclosure relates to a medicament delivery device. The medicament delivery device comprises a housing, a needle and a reservoir. The needle is configured to project from a distal end of the housing. The reservoir is disposed in the housing and has a flexible wall. The medicament delivery device further comprises a dispensing member and a biasing member. The dispensing member is disposed in the housing and the biasing member is configured to bias the dispensing member to move in an arcuate path relative to the housing such that the dispensing member moves across the flexible wall of the reservoir to dispense medicament from the reservoir when the reservoir contains medicament.
US11547790B2	Intravenous fluid bag holder An intravenous (IV) fluid bag hanger is described for use in an ambulance or other emergency vehicle. A handle is configured to pivot or rotate between storage and deployed positions. The fluid bag hanger includes a double-sided carabiner. The double-sided carabiner includes a first holding region and a second holding region to hold one or more intravenous fluid bags. The double-sided carabiner forms a hub between the first holding region and the second holding region. An axle of the handle rotates in the hub.
US11547786B2	Expandable ECMO extension cannula system An extension cannula and in-line connector for use with a conventional ECMO return cannula is provided. The extension cannula includes a flexible conduit transitionable between a collapsed insertion state and an expanded deployed state when in communication with blow flow from an ECMO machine via the ECMO return cannula. The extension cannula may be positioned through a conventional ECMO return cannula such that the proximal end of the flexible conduit is disposed within and proximal to the end of the ECMO return cannula, while the distal end of the flexible conduit is disposed in a patient's thoracic aorta to deliver oxygenated blood directly to the patient's thoracic aorta via one or more pores at the distal region of the flexible conduit to improve cerebral oxygenation, maintain systemic arterial pulsatility, and reduce the potential for end-organ injury.
US11547784B2	System for CO2 removal A system for carbon dioxide (CO2) removal from a circulatory system of a patient includes a medical device providing extracorporeal lung assist (ECLA) treatment to the patient through extracorporeal removal of CO2 from the patient's blood; at least one control unit controlling the operation of the medical device so as to control a degree of CO2 removal obtained by the ECLA treatment; and a bioelectric sensor detecting a bioelectric signal indicative of the patient's efforts to breathe. The at least one control unit is configured to control the operation of the medical device based on the detected bioelectric signal.
US11547783B2	Blood filter A blood filter device having an iron-chelating molecule, a haem-binding molecule and a haemoglobin-binding molecule bound to a support. Use of the device in a vessel containing blood, for example a blood bag or a flow line, removes haemolysis-derived components from the blood.
US11547781B2	Methods and materials for reducing venous neointimal hyperplasia of an arteriovenous fistula or graft This document provides methods and materials involved in reducing venous neointimal hyperplasia (VNH) of an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) or graft. For example, methods and materials for using stem cells (e.g., mesenchymal stem cells), extracellular matrix material, or a combination of stem cells and extracellular matrix material to reduce VNH of AVFs or grafts are provided.
US11547780B2	Inducer for regeneration of bone and soft tissue, and method for making same and uses thereof An inducer is directed to the induction of in situ regeneration in regenerative medicine. The inducer including an extracellular matrix and/or a bone morphogenetic protein, can induce the regeneration of bone and soft tissues surrounding the bone such as muscle, blood vessel and skin at the residual tissues where trauma occurs. The amount of regenerated tissue is associated with the dose of the implanted inducer.
US11547777B2	Thermally robust, electromagnetic interference compatible, devices for non-invasive and invasive surgery Techniques to fabricate and use a nanocomposite coating that includes one or more nanotubes such as carbon nanotubes are disclosed. In some examples, a guidewire may include the nanocomposite material. The guidewire is immune to electromagnetic interference, is thermally robust, and is capable of accommodating inactive markers and active electronics.
US11547776B2	Graded porous scaffolds as immunomodulatory wound patches The present invention provides porous biomimetic scaffolds and methods for making the same. The scaffolds have graded pore sizes for enhanced cell penetration. The scaffolds are useful for wound regeneration by facilitating cell penetration into the scaffold interior and due to their inherent immunomodulatory effects. The scaffolds have tissue modeling specification by mimicking the inherent stratified structure of certain tissues.
US11547774B2	Multi-component frame for use in an orthopedic device A multi-component frame includes a first component made from a rigid structural material and a second component connected to at least an end portion the first component. The first component is constructed from a metal or metal alloy, and the second component is constructed from a material different from the first component. The first and second components form at least part of a length of the multi-component frame.
US11547773B2	Facility, an unmanned vehicle and method for processing of dirty surgical instruments The invention relates to a facility which has a dirty facility area and an adjacent clean facility area, baskets for receiving the dirty articles, and a wall separating the dirty area from the clean area, the dirty area including an entry door for receiving the dirty articles, pre-processing stations with tables for the pre-washing and/or sorting by a human operator, or even by a robotic operator, of the dirty articles and for arranging the pre-washed and/or sorted articles in the baskets, pick-up points at the pre-processing stations for pick-up of the baskets with the pre-washed and/or sorted articles, a plurality of washers, eg. machines operating in a manner similar to a dishwasher, positioned along the dividing wall, for washing the pre-washed and/or sorted articles arranged in the baskets, the washers having an inlet opening in the dirty area and an outlet opening for washed articles in the clean area, the clean area including processing stations with tables for processing by a human operator, or even a robotic operator, of the washed articles. One or more unmanned vehicles are configured for travelling on the floor of the dirty area at least between pick-up points and an inlet opening of the respective washers, each vehicle including a base with a front end and a rear end, an upper part with a loading platform configured for supporting the baskets, an on-board control device for receiving and executing mission information, each pre-processing station including a first type control device for direct or indirect communication with one or more of the vehicles, each washer including a respective second type control device for direct or indirect communication with the one or more vehicles and/or for direct or indirect communication with the first control devices, each first control device being for calling a vehicle to the pick-up point and/or for dispatching a vehicle from the pick-up point.
US11547772B2	Pre-doffing disinfection systems and methods Methods and systems are provided which project germicidal light from a lamp toward an individual donned in outerwear to disinfect the outerwear. In specific embodiments, germicidal light is projected toward an individual situated greater than approximately 1 foot from the light source. Some systems include sensor/s for detecting presence of an individual within a target area a set distance from the disinfection apparatus comprising the light source and program instructions for commencing operation of the disinfection apparatus based on information from the sensor/s. In addition or alternatively, some systems include reflective panel/s exhibiting greater than approximately 85% reflectance. In such cases, the systems may include program instructions for determining operating parameters of the disinfection apparatus and/or positions of the reflective panel/s based on information regarding an individual who is in the presence of the disinfection apparatus or who is scheduled to be in the presence of the disinfection apparatus.
US11547771B2	Self-sanitizing touchscreen cover An apparatus includes, among other components, a frame adapted to be connected to the exterior surface of a device that has a touchscreen. A retractable cover is operatively connected to the frame. The size of the retractable cover is equal to at least the size of the touchscreen, and the retractable cover is positioned to extend so as to cover the touchscreen. At least one ultraviolet light is also operatively connected to the frame. The ultraviolet light is positioned to direct ultraviolet lighting toward the touchscreen when the retractable cover extends to cover the touchscreen.
US11547768B2	Unified airflow system for ultraviolet disinfection devices Embodiments of a unified airflow system for ultraviolet disinfection devices are disclosed. One embodiment of the present disclosure includes a unified airflow assembly and a control unit. The unified airflow assembly provides a shared airflow passage between a UV source and an airflow accessory capable of extracting contaminants from a target surface using a suction airstream. The UV source may be fluidically disconnected from the airflow accessory. The unified airflow assembly may include at least one air restriction unit in the shared airflow passage for manipulating a suction airstream therein. The control unit may be configured to drive the at least one air restriction unit to restrict the suction airstream to only one of the UV source and the airflow accessory.
US11547763B2	Enediyne conjugates The invention relates to compounds of general structure (1): Q-(L1)n-(L2)o-(L3)p-(L4)q-D (1), wherein Q is a click probe; D is a cytotoxin containing an enediyne moiety; L1, L2, L3 and L4 are each individually linkers that together link Q to D; n, o, p and q are each individually 0 or 1, provided that n+o+p+q=1, 2, 3 or 4, wherein D comprises a functional moiety (21): wherein R12═C1-3-alkyl, the wavy line indicates the connection to the remainder of the cytotoxin, and wherein D is conjugated to (L4)q by replacing the amine H atom, and to conjugates obtainable by reacting the compound according to the invention with a protein comprising a click probe F capable of reacting with click probe Q in a click reaction. The invention further relates to a bioconjugate according to general structure (2): Pr-[(L6)-Z-(L1)n-(L2)o-(L3)p-(L4)q-D]xx (2), wherein Z is a connecting group that is formed in a click reaction, L6 is a linker that links Z to Pr and Pr is a (glyco)protein.
US11547762B2	Methods for preparing antibody drug conjugates The subject matter described herein is directed to methods of preparing certain antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) wherein the antibody is linked to the drug through a linker, wherein the drug contains a heteroaryl group having a secondary nitrogen, and the linker is attached to the drug via the secondary nitrogen. The resulting conjugates are useful in treating various diseases and conditions.
US11547760B2	Reversible linkers and use thereof Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for preparation and delivery of protein therapeutics, and more particularly reversible linkers and use thereof.
US11547753B2	Cutaneous papilloma virus vaccine The present invention relates to an immunogenic polypeptide comprising a multitude of papillomavirus (PV) L2 N-terminal peptides corresponding to amino acids 20 to 50 of the L2 polypeptide of HPV16, wherein said HPV L2 N-terminal peptides are L2 N-terminal peptides from at least four different cutaneous HPV genotypes; and to the aforesaid immunogenic polypeptide for use in medicine and for use in vaccination of a subject against cutaneous HPV infection and/or mucosal HPV infection. The present invention further relates to a polynucleotide encoding the aforesaid immunogenic polypeptide and to vectors, host cells, methods for producing an antibody, as well as antibodies related thereto.
US11547752B2	Multivalent pneumococcal vaccine compositions comprising polysaccharide-protein conjugates The present disclosure relates to multivalent pneumococcal vaccine compositions comprising capsular pneumococcal polysaccharide serotypes each individually conjugated to carrier proteins. When conjugated, the combination of the capsular pneumococcal polysaccharide serotype and the carrier protein is referred to herein as a polysaccharide-protein conjugate. The pneumococcal vaccine compositions may further comprise one or more of the following; a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, a pharmaceutically acceptable diluent, a buffer, a preservative, a stabilizer, an adjuvant, and/or a lyophilization excipient. Methods of making and administering the pneumococcal vaccine compositions described herein are also provided.
US11547748B2	Adoptive t-cell therapy The present invention generally relates to T-cells, such as CD8+ T-cells, CD4+ T-cells, CD3+ T-cells, γδ T-cells or natural killer (NK) T-cells, transfected/transduced with a fusion protein which is recruited by the use of trivalent, bispecific antibody molecule which specifically binds to/interacts with the extracellular domain of the fusion protein. More precisely, the present invention relates to a kit comprising the nucleic acid molecules, vectors and/or the fusion proteins of the present invention and the trivalent, bispecific antibody molecules of the present invention. Further aspects of the inventions are expression vectors comprising nucleic acid molecules encoding the fusion proteins as well as the trivalent, bispecific antibody molecules. Further, a process for the production of the trivalent, bispecific antibody molecules of the invention and a medicament/pharmaceutical composition comprising said trivalent, bispecific antibody molecules are described. The invention also provides the use of said trivalent, bispecific antibody molecules in a method for the treatment of particular diseases as well as a pharmaceutical compositions/medicament comprising said trivalent, bispecific antibody molecules, wherein said trivalent, bispecific antibody molecule(s) is (are) to be administered in combination with transduced T-cells comprising the fusion protein of the invention. The invention also provides a method for the treatment of particular diseases.
US11547747B2	Treatment and detection of infection and disease associated with different fungal pathogens The invention generally provides methods of treating or preventing infection and/or disease associated with different fungal pathogens in a subject in need, using an isolated antiserum generated against an immunogenic peptide of one fungal pathogen that contains antibodies that cross-protect the subject from infection and/or disease associated with one or more different fungal pathogens. The antiserum may be generated against a Kexin peptide derived from one of a Pneumocystis, Aspergillus, Candida, or Cryptococcus fungal pathogen. The resulting cross-protective, isolated antiserum may be used as a therapeutic for treating or protecting a subject who receives the antiserum against infection and/or disease associated with multiple fungal pathogens, in addition to the pathogen against which the antiserum is generated. Also provided are compositions and kits for detecting or quantifying the presence of antibodies directed against a Kex peptide of one, two, three, or more of Pneumocystis, Aspergillus, Candida, or Cryptococcus in a subject.
US11547744B2	Nutritional formula The present disclosure provides a nutritional formula comprising alpha-lactalbumin enriched whey protein concentrate; beta-casein enriched milk protein; mildly hydrolyzed milk protein; osteopontin; lactoferrin; oleic acid-palmitic acid-oleic acid triglyceride, wherein palmitic acid is at the SN-2 position of the glycerol backbone of the triglyceride; lactose, wherein the lactose is reduced lactose; lutein; docosahexanoic acid; arachidonic acid; galactooligosaccharides; and polydextrose. The provided nutritional formulas may be useful in providing nutrition and/or promoting postnatal development of a subject (e.g., promoting postnatal development of an infant's gastrointestinal functions, nutrient absorption, immune system development, etc.). Also provided are powder forms, reconstituted formulas, kits, methods, and uses that include or involve a nutritional formula described herein.
US11547743B2	Lyophilized formulation of HGF An object of the present invention is to provide a lyophilized formulation having improved storage stability of hepatic growth factor compared to conventional lyophilized formulations. The present invention provides a lyophilized formulation comprising (1) a hepatic growth factor, (2) trehalose and (3) one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of arginine, histidine, lysine, meglumine, glutamic acid, aspartic acid, proline, creatine, creatinine, tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
US11547742B1	Compositions and methods for adjoining type I and type II extracellular domains as heterologous chimeric proteins The present invention relates to, inter alia, compositions and methods, including chimeric proteins that find use in the treatment of disease, such as immunotherapies for cancer and autoimmunity. In part, the invention provides, in various embodiments, fusions of extracellular domains of transmembrane proteins that can have stimulatory or inhibitory effects.
US11547741B2	Methods of use of soluble CD24 for treating immune related adverse events in cancer therapies The present invention relates to a CD24 protein for treating immune-related adverse events (irAEs) associated with cancer immunotherapy. Provided herein is a method of treating, mitigating, minimizing, or preventing immunerelated adverse events (irAEs) associated with a cancer immunotherapy by administering a CD24 protein to a subject in need thereof. The irAE may be diarrhea or another gastrointestinal disorder, pure red cell aplasia, microcytic anemia, lupus, autoimmune nephritism, autoimmune hepatitis, pneumonitis, myocarditis, pericarditis, endocrinopathy, Addison's disease, hypogonadism, Sjogren's syndrome, or type I diabetes. The CCD24 protein may comprise a mature human CD24 or a variant thereof.
US11547737B2	Compositions and methods for treating virus infection Compositions and methods for treating viral infection are disclosed. The compositions contain a combination of zinc and a cyclo(His-Pro), in effective amounts. The composition containing a combination of zinc and a cyclo(His-Pro) can be used to treat viral infections including SARS-CoV-2 infections in mammals.
US11547730B2	Therapy for polyglutamine (polyQ) diseases Provided are methods and articles of manufacture for use in stem cell therapy, for the treatment of diseases or conditions of SCA. Particularly, the invention provides a method for treating SCA, comprising parenterally or locally administering an effective amount of stem cells as a unit dosage to a subject, wherein the administration is performed with one or more treatment cycles, wherein one treatment cycle comprises dosing three unit dosages each at a dosing interval of two to six weeks.
US11547729B2	Nanoparticle modification of human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells for treating brain cancer and other neurological diseases The presently disclosed subject matter provides compositions, methods, and kits for transfecting adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (AMSCs) in freshly extracted adipose tissue using nanoparticles comprising biodegradable polymers self-assembled with nucleic acid molecules. The presently disclosed subject matter also provides methods for treating a neurological disease in a patient in need thereof, the method comprising administering the AMSCs transfected with the nucleic acid molecules to the patient, wherein the nucleic acid molecules encode one or more bioactive molecules functional in the treatment of a neurological disease, particularly wherein the neurological disease is a brain tumor.
US11547728B2	CD19-targeted chimeric antigen receptor and use thereof A chimeric antigen receptor, comprising an amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO. 1. A nucleic acid encoding the chimeric antigen receptor, a vector comprising the nucleic acid, an immune effector cell comprising the chimeric antigen receptor, the nucleic acid molecule and/or the vector, a method for preparing the immune effector cell, a composition comprising the immune effector cell, and use of the chimeric antigen receptor.
US11547723B2	KOC1-derived peptide and vaccine including same The present invention provides KOC1-derived epitope peptides having the ability to induce cytotoxic T cells. The present invention further provides polynucleotides encoding the peptides, antigen-presenting cells presenting the peptides, and cytotoxic T cells targeting the peptides, as well as methods of inducing the antigen-presenting cells or CTLs. The present invention also provides compositions and pharmaceutical compositions containing them as an active ingredient. Further, the present invention provides methods of treating and/or preventing cancer, and/or preventing postoperative recurrence thereof, using the peptides, polynucleotides, antigen-presenting cells, cytotoxic T cells or pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention. Methods of inducing an immune response against cancer are also provided.
US11547720B2	Ayurvedic encapsulated gold nanoparticles, fabrication methods and cancer therapeutic methods Ayurvedic encapsulated gold nanoparticles, methods of fabrication and methods of treatment are provided. A method of fabrication includes mixing dried gooseberry product or mango peel product or phytochemical existent therein, into a liquid medium to form a reducing agent solution. Gold salts are mixed into the reducing agent solution. Reaction of the gold salts proceeds, in the absence of any other reducing agent, to form a nanoparticle solution of stabilized, biocompatible Ayurvedic encapsulated gold nanoparticles. An Ayurvedic medicine consists of a non-radioactive gold nanoparticle encapsulated with phytochemical existent in mango peal or gooseberry in a capsule with curcumin extract and gum Arabic.
US11547719B2	Acetylation of aloe polysaccharides Acetylated polysaccharides and methods of making and using them are provided. One method of making acetylated polysaccharides includes providing polysaccharides, purifying the polysaccharides to 1-90% purity by weight, providing an acetylation agent, providing a catalyst, mixing the acetylation agent and catalyst with the polysaccharides, thereby manufacturing acetylated polysaccharides, and purifying the acetylated polysaccharides.
US11547709B2	Methods of treating disorders associated with castor The present disclosure relates to methods of treating a coenzyme A reduction, elevation, sequestration, toxicity, or redistribution (CASTOR) disease such as, for example, defects in fatty acid oxidation enzymes, methylmalonic acidemia, glutaric acidemia, propionic academia, and HMG-CoA lyase, via small molecule modulators of CoA levels. 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.
US11547707B2	Carbamoyl cyclohexane derivatives for treating autism spectrum disorder The present invention relates to trans-N-[4-[2-[4-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethyl]cyclohexyl]-N′,N′-dimethylurea (cariprazine), its salts, close analogs, derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions, metabolites and combinations for use in the treatment of symptoms of autism spectrum disorder in general, and preferably the object of the present invention is to treat one or more symptoms of autism.Furthermore, it was also found that cariprazine, its salts, close analogs, derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions, metabolites and combinations are suitable for treatment of conditions such as Asperger's syndrome, atypical autism (otherwise known as pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified; PDD-NOS), Rett syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and sensory integration dysfunction.
US11547702B2	Use of amlexanox Disclosed is use of amlexanox or a salt thereof or a solvate thereof in preparation of a drug having an inhibitory action on the smooth muscle cells, in particular a drug for preventing and treating vascular restenosis. Further disclosed is a medical device, particularly a drug stent, the surface of which is distributed with amlexanox or the salt thereof or the pharmaceutical composition thereof. Amlexanox has an activity in inhibition of the proliferation of smooth muscle cells, has a low inhibitory property of the endothelial cell growth, is particularly suitable for applying on a medical device to prevent the incidence of vascular restenosis, while not delaying the repair of endothelium.
US11547700B2	Compositions and methods for treating synucleinopathies The present invention describes the use of a 5HT3-antagonist, in combination with a 6-propylamino-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1,3-benzothiazole-2-amine, to reduce adverse effects and to facilitate the neuroprotective treatment of a patient suffering from a synucleinopathic disorder to enable a therapeutically effective 6-propylamino-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1,3-benzothiazole-2-amine daily dose without the dose-limiting adverse effects caused by pramipexole when administered alone.
US11547698B2	Aryl hydrocarbon receptor modulators The disclosure discloses an aryl hydrocarbon receptor modulators of formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, R′ is H, CN, CH2(OH)R0, CmH2m+1, CnH2n-1, CnH2n-3, two Ra is independently H, or two Ra together form ═O or ═N—W3—R1; A is a C6 to C10 aromatic ring, or a C2 to C10 heteroaromatic ring containing 1 to 5 heteroatom from N, O and S, or 4 to 7 membered non-aromatic heterocyclic ring containing 1 to 3 heteroatom from N, O and S and C═N, which are with no substituent or substituted by 1 or 3 R; Q is R, or a C6 to C10 aromatic ring or a C2 to C10 heteroaromatic ring containing 1 to 5 heteroatom selected from N, O and S, which are with no substituent or substituted by 1 or 3 R; R is Rc connected with C or RN connected with N.
US11547694B2	CXCR4/CXCR7 blockade and treatment of human papilloma virus-associated disease The present invention relates to methods and compositions for treating human papilloma virus (HPV)-associated diseases using an inhibitor of CXCL12 signaling. The invention further relates to methods and compositions for treating immune checkpoint blockade resistant diseases using an inhibitor of CXCL12 signaling. The invention further relates to methods and compositions for enhancing the immune response against an HPV-associated disease using an inhibitor of CXCL12 signaling.
US11547691B1	Dendrilla membranosa compounds, derivatives thereof, and uses thereof Described herein are Dendrilla membranosa compounds and derivatives thereof. Also described herein are formulations that can contain an amount of one or more Dendrilla membranosa compounds or derivatives thereof and a carrier. Also described herein are methods of administering one or more Dendrilla membranosa compound and/or derivative thereof or a formulation thereof to a subject in need thereof.
US11547687B2	Neprilysin inhibitors In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula: where R1-R6, a, b, and Z are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds have neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds.
US11547685B2	Using probenecid to treat polycystic kidney disease This document provides methods and materials for treating polycystic diseases such as polycystic kidney disease. For example, methods for using a TRPV2 agonist (e.g., probenecid) and optionally a vasopressin receptor antagonist (e.g., tolvaptan) to treat a mammal having polycystic kidney disease (e.g., autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease) are provided.
US11547679B2	Mitoriboscins: mitochondrial-based therapeutics targeting cancer cells, bacteria and pathogenic yeast The present disclosure relates to inhibitors of mitochondrial function. Methods of screening compounds for mitochondrial inhibition are disclosed. Also described are methods of using mitochondrial inhibitors called mitoriboscins—mitochondrial-based therapeutic compounds having anti-cancer and antibiotic properties—to prevent or treat cancer, bacterial infections, and pathogenic yeast, as well as methods of using mitochondrial inhibitors to provide anti-aging benefits. Specific mitoriboscin compounds and groups of mitoriboscins are also disclosed.
US11547676B2	Extended buprenorphine transdermal delivery compositions and methods for using the same Aspects of the invention include extended transdermal delivery devices for delivering buprenorphine to a subject for an extended period of time, where the transdermal delivery devices include buprenorphine, an α-hydroxy acid and a pressure sensitive adhesive. In certain instances, buprenorphine, α-hydroxy acid and the pressure sensitive adhesive are provided as a single matrix layer formulation. Also provided are methods of using the subject extended transdermal delivery devices, as well as kits containing the extended transdermal delivery device.
US11547673B1	Coronavirus vaccine This disclosure relates to the field of RNA to prevent or treat coronavirus infection. In particular, the present disclosure relates to methods and agents for vaccination against coronavirus infection and inducing effective coronavirus antigen-specific immune responses such as antibody and/or T cell responses. Specifically, in one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to methods comprising administering to a subject RNA encoding a peptide or protein comprising an epitope of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein (S protein) for inducing an immune response against coronavirus S protein, in particular S protein of SARS-CoV-2, in the subject, i.e., vaccine RNA encoding vaccine antigen.
US11547671B2	Gel product instant-dissolving block and preparation method thereof A method for preparing a gel product instant-dissolving block includes: adding water into a raw material to dissolve the raw material and carrying out concentrating to obtain a gel solution; carrying out a drying treatment on the gel solution to obtain an irregular cellular gel body; grinding the gel body and carrying out screening to obtain gel powder with a particle size being equal to or larger than 80 meshes; moistening the gel powder with 85 to 95% alcohol and carrying out compression at a compression ratio of 30% to 60% to obtain a block, thereby obtaining the gel product instant-dissolving block. The gel product instant-dissolving block of the present invention has a loose pore structure at the inside, has a high superficial area/volume ratio and has a product density of 0.4 to 0.8 g/cm3, and is capable of being rapidly dissolved within 2 minutes in hot water.
US11547670B2	Delayed release methylphenidate compositions The present disclosure provides programmable osmotic-controlled oral compositions providing delayed extended release of a therapeutically acceptable amount of methylphenidate hydrochloride. The programmable osmotic-controlled compositions of the disclosure provide a lag time that is independent of the presence or absence of food, type of food, pH, gastric emptying, and volume of gastric fluid. The compositions of the disclosure can be programmed to provide a desired and precise lag time, and release drug, after the lag time, at a rhythm that matches the circadian rhythm of an individual being treated to optimize therapeutic outcome and minimize side effects.
US11547664B2	Compositions and methods for treating eosinophilic disorders The disclosure relates to methods and compositions to treat an eosinophilic disease or disorder. More particularly, the disclosure provides methods and compositions for treating eosinophilic esophagitis.
US11547662B2	Treatment of immune diseases by administration of antigen-specific formulations The present invention relates to the treatment of autoimmune and allergic diseases by oromucosal administration of a formulation consisting of an optimized combination of antigen, tolerizing agent and mucoadhesive carrier for each immune disease indication.
US11547661B2	Nicoline pouch The disclosure provides chewable nicotine formulations comprising an orally-acceptable nicotine salt, an orally-acceptable alcohol, flavor components, and an orally-acceptable binder in a water-permeable, water-insoluble pouch, together with methods of making and using the same.
US11547660B2	Snuff composition Use of a nicotine-cellulose combination for the preparation of a snuff composition for achievement of a fast onset of action of nicotine after application of the snuff composition to the oral cavity of a subject, wherein the composition has a high release rate so that when subjected to an in vitro dissolution test about 45% or more of the total content of nicotine is released within 30 minutes. Moreover, the invention relates to an improved snuff composition for application to the oral cavity.
US11547656B2	Cryogenic natural skin care compositions and corresponding methods A skin treatment composition is described comprising a cryopreserved blend of natural materials including at least two components selected from the group consisting of wheat grass juice, wheat grass pulp, shea butter, cocoa powder, rice flour, coffee, jojoba oil, hemp oil, castor oil, and sugarcane juice. The skincare treatment composition is applied with a specialty applicator that is frozen into the compound during processing. Methods of making, packaging and using the compositions also are disclosed.
US11547652B2	Combination products and cosmetic compositions for controlling skin disorders and skin aging that affect keratinocytes and/or fibroblasts and the dermis This invention relates to a cosmetic combination product comprising a first cosmetic composition comprising glucosamine or one of the salts thereof, a second cosmetic composition comprising hyaluronic acid, and possibly a third cosmetic composition comprising collagen, a cosmetic composition comprising glucosamine or one of the salts thereof, hyaluronic acid, and possibly collagen, the uses thereof, in particular for inducing the synthesis of hyaluronic acid and as such combat aging of the skin affecting the keratinocytes and/or the fibroblasts and the dermis, as well as a cosmetic method that implements these combination products and compositions.
US11547650B2	Highly mineral-filled adhesive bandage or patch The present invention relates to an adhesive and soluble adhesive bandage or patch comprising a soluble film of natural origin with high mineral content. The soluble film comprises from 20 to 90 wt % of mineral filler and wherein the mineral filler content level is higher than the polysaccharide content level. It also relates to these bandages or patches for use in cosmetics or therapy. Also, a method of making a soluble film.
US11547645B2	Organic UVA filter-stabilized antioxidant composition An organic UVA filter-stabilized antioxidant system demonstrates stabilization after UV exposure as compared with controls lacking the UVA filter stabilizer. The organic UVA filter-stabilized antioxidant system provides a cosmetic composition that confers preserved and sustained antioxidant efficacy to keratinous tissue. The antioxidant system includes a combination of at least one hydroxycinnamate derivative, and an organic, water-soluble UVA filter in a water-based carrier.
US11547640B2	Adhesive patch to oral cavity having improved stability and usability The present disclosure provides a patch which is attached to a tooth or oral mucous membrane and releases an active ingredient to a portion attached, in which the patch comprises a drug layer having an adhesive surface attached to the tooth or oral mucous membrane and a backing layer laminated on the drug layer, and comprises at least one reticular structure inside the drug layer, and is divided into at least 2 drug layers at the boundary of or by the reticular structure.
US11547639B2	Dental composition containing platinum nanoparticles The present invention provides a dental composition that exhibits excellent long-lasting antibacterial activity even as a cured product, and that excels in aesthetic quality with no discoloration occurring in water or in hydrogen sulfide. The present invention relates to a dental composition comprising a platinum nanoparticle (a) uncoated with a colloidal protective material.
US11547635B2	Enteral feeding system A dispensing cap comprising a grasping body, a spout engaging bore and a dispensing coupling. The dispensing coupling has a dispensing cap coupled thereto through a tether. A pouch assembly is likewise disclosed, as is a process of enteral feeding with a pouch and a dispensing cap attachable to the spout. The dispensing cap can be provided and attached to a spout of a pouch (upon removal of a filling cap) wherein the dispensing cap may be provided in a sterilized bag or pouch prior to use. Methods and processes are likewise disclosed.
US11547630B1	Intravenous “Y” shaped (yaseen) adapter An IV adapter to allow for the mixing of multiple compatible medications with one another using a single bag of intravenous fluid. The IV adapter has multiple arms extending which gives rise to the ability to mix multiple medications. There is a spike within each arm to puncture the medication. The plurality of arms have built in mechanisms to control the flow of the medication and stop it from flowing in a certain direction. There are connections at the end of each arm allowing for a tight seal to be made to prevent any medication from leaking out of the IV line.
US11547629B2	Enteral bag system for nutritional composition An enteral bag system constructed of two welded panels.
US11547627B2	Vibrating therapeutic garment A garment assembly that includes a first sleeve member, a first vibration assembly associated with the first sleeve member, and a control module. The first vibration assembly includes a plurality of vibration devices that are arranged in a circle about a center point. The angular distance between each vibration device in the plurality of vibration devices is approximately the same. The control module is associated with the first sleeve member, and includes a battery. The first vibration assembly is in electrical communication with the control module.
US11547615B2	Dispenser for a sterile bandage on a continuous roll A bandage configured to be administered from a continuous roll, comprising: (I) a first layer of flexible webbed material, the first layer including a self-adhesive disposed on a top surface; and (II) a second layer of flexible padded material adhered to the first layer along a longitudinal axis by the self-adhesive, the second layer having a width less than a width of the first layer so that a portion of the self-adhesive is exposed on each longitudinal side of the second layer; wherein the self-adhesive may releasably adhere to a bottom surface of the first layer in a rolled form so that, when unrolled, an adhesive bond is broken free of damaging the first layer; and wherein, when the self-adhesive is bonded to itself and opposing adhesive portions, the resulting peel strength is greater than a peel strength when the self-adhesive is bonded to skin.
US11547614B2	Methods and compositions for studying cell evolution The subject matter disclosed herein is generally directed to methods and compositions for tagging cells of interest, tracking evolution of the tagged cells, and recovering the original tagged cells for further study. Specifically, cells are tagged with a DNA construct encoding a barcode sequence comprising a guide sequence. Barcoded cells can then be recovered using a reporter construct having CRISPR target sequences specific for the cell having a barcode of interest.
US11547612B2	Training undergarment An undergarment facilitating the process to transition from disposable protective undergarments and diapers to underwear or “toilet/potty-training” in individuals where a subject is able to access and use facilities independently and at the proper time. The training undergarment can be made of textile of differing colors and prints with a particular thickness integrated with fasteners, which lock together creating a garment with a front and back. The snaps enable the training undergarment to be removed by unsnapping the closures and removing said undergarment without the individual becoming completely undressed or disrobed. The training undergarment protects the clothing of the individual from excrement in said transition until the individual is fully “trained” and able to use proper facilities at the proper time.
US11547606B2	Enhancing optical detection of micro bubbles by laser pulse expansion In some examples, a laser-based ophthalmological surgical system (hereinafter “system”) includes a therapeutic radiation source configured to emit therapeutic radiation at a first intensity during a therapeutic portion and to emit probe radiation with a second intensity which is less than the first intensity during a probe portion. The system may also include one or more optical elements configured to direct the therapeutic portion and the probe portion into an eye of a patient and to collect reflected radiation from the eye of the patient. The reflected radiation may be indicative of dynamics of microbubbles in the cells of the eye of the patient.
US11547594B2	Ostomy device An adhesive ostomy element comprising a backing layer (3) and having at least a first section (1) and at least a first adhesive (4) on a surface of said backing layer. In the centre is provided a stoma-receiving through-going hole (2) defining an inner boundary in said first section and said first section being adjacent to and extending radially from said through-going hole. At least a part of the portion of the first section is provided with a layer of absorbent foam (7) adjacent the hole. The foam expands towards the stoma when wetted and provides a seal against the stoma.
US11547592B1	Arm support apparatus The arm brace supports the arm weight. The arm brace has a soft elastic arm pad that partially surrounds and protects the forearm. The arm pad is secured to a platform that is supported by a brace structure that is secured to the waist and the thigh of the patient. The weight of the arm can be supported by the hips. The brace is releasably coupled to a side of a patient's torso and thigh with belts. The brace provides rotational stability that immobilizes the arm regardless of the position of the patient. The brace has a hinge adjacent to the hip that allows the brace to immobilize the forearm while the patent dynamically moves during activities including: standing, walking, sitting, and lying down. The hand extends out from the brace so the user can perform activities such as eating, typing, and grasping.
US11547590B2	Orthopedic device having a suspension element An orthopedic device includes a frame, a brace component, and a suspension element supporting the brace component and connecting the brace component to the frame. The suspension element is suspended relative to the frame and capable of independent movement relative thereto in a controlled manner.
US11547589B2	Orthopedic device for unloading a knee An orthopedic device comprising a first shell, a second shell, and a hinge connecting to the first and second shells. A first strap having a first end slidably connects to the first shell and a second end removably anchors to the second shell. An overlay extends over a portion of the first shell and forms a clearance with the first shell into which the first end of the first strap extends. Portions of the overlay secure to the first shell outside of the clearance.
US11547588B2	Foot movement damping device and shoe for damping a foot movement via the ankle joint A foot movement damper for damping a foot movement via the ankle joint, comprising a support arrangement for bearing on a lower leg and a holder arrangement for holding a foot, wherein a damping arrangement with at least one damping element is provided for damping a relative movement between the support arrangement and the holder arrangement, wherein the damping arrangement has a support binding for binding to the support arrangement and a holder binding for binding to the holder arrangement; and wherein the support arrangement has at least one bearing region and at least one bearing fixture, wherein the support arrangement can bear with the at least one bearing region over the malleolus of the ankle joint, and wherein the at least one bearing fixture is designed to fix the position of the at least one bearing region in a state when applied to the lower leg.
US11547586B2	Catheter device with an implant capsule attached via tabs A catheter device for transporting an implant to a target location in a body lumen and also for releasing the implant at the target location. The device includes an outer shaft configured to transport the implant to the target location, and an implant capsule configured to receive the implant. The implant capsule has a tubular capsule core, which surrounds the implant prior to the release. The capsule core, at a proximal end of the capsule core, has a plurality of tabs for fixing the capsule core to the outer shaft, which tabs protrude from a tubular portion of the capsule core along an axial direction of the capsule core.
US11547585B2	System for deploying a resistive shape memory catheterization device and methods for use therewith A system for deploying a shape memory catheterization device within a patient, includes a catheter for endovascular insertion of the shape memory catheterization device. A heat source heats the shape memory catheterization device above the transition temperature. A transformation data generator includes a circuit driver for driving a circuit that includes at least one resistive element of the shape memory catheterization device and a detection circuit for generating transformation data based on a resistance of the at least one resistive element, wherein the transformation data indicates a shape transformation of the shape memory catheterization device from a catheterization shape to a transformed shape.
US11547584B2	Delivery system and method to radially constrict a stent graft A delivery system includes a handle, a guidewire catheter, a nose cone at the distal end of the guidewire catheter that with the guidewire catheter defines an opening concentric with the guidewire catheter, a plurality of wires that extend distally from the handle and essentially parallel with and distributed radially about the guidewire catheter and a stent graft. The wires each extend between a portion of the stents and wall of the stent graft, whereby the stent graft is radially constrained until the wires are retracted. The delivery system can be employed in methods of treating arterial disease, such as aortic aneurysms.
US11547577B2	Devices and methods for correcting vertebral misalignment Devices and methods of correcting vertebral misalignment, including, e.g., spondylolisthesis, are disclosed. In one embodiment, a vertebral implant may include an assembly configured to be secured to a first vertebral body, wherein the assembly includes a frame made of a first material and at least one end plate made of a second material different than the first material; a reducing plate configured to be slidably received over the central portion, wherein the reducing plate is configured to be secured to a second vertebral body; and an actuator configured to move the reducing plate relative to the frame.
US11547576B2	Structure of porous spinal implant Provided is a structure of a porous spinal implant including a cage body inserted between adjacent vertebral bodies and divided by an upper surface, a lower surface, a left surface, a right surface, a front surface, and a rear surface, a plurality of vertical pores formed on the upper surface and the lower surface of the cage body, and a plurality of horizontal structures stacked on the left surface and the right surface of the cage body, wherein the plurality of vertical pores and the plurality of horizontal structures are each formed in a pattern that repeats in up-down, left-right, and front-rear directions. The structure of a porous spinal implant is capable of reducing strength of a cage body close to that of a vertebral body.
US11547574B2	Intervertebral spinal implant An intervertebral implant for implantation in an intervertebral space between vertebrae. The implant includes a body extending from an upper surface to a lower surface. The body has a front end, a rear end and a pair of spaced apart first and second side walls extending between the front and rear walls such that an interior chamber is defined within the front and rear ends and the first and second walls. The body defines an outer perimeter and an inner perimeter extending about the internal chamber. At least one of the side walls is defined by a solid support structure and an integral porous structure, the porous structure extending from the outer perimeter to the inner perimeter. The porous structure embeds or encapsulates at least a portion of the solid support structure.
US11547568B2	Implant and kit for treating a bone defect An implant for treating a bone defect wherein the implant comprises osteoconductive supporting bodies and an insertion aid. The insertion aid is designed for insertion of the osteoconductive supporting bodies into a bone defect and for holding together the osteoconductive supporting bodies. Also disclosed is a kit comprised of an implant for treating a bone defect.
US11547567B2	Artificial bone structure and method of manufacturing artificial bone structure Disclosed is an artificial bone structure for replacement of natural bone and comprising a solid cylindrical portion having an elongate shape. The solid cylindrical portion comprises an auxetic structure of a plurality of artificial osteons and each artificial osteon comprises a first hexagonal unit and a second hexagonal unit having corresponding edges. Furthermore, a first artificial osteon and a second artificial osteon of the plurality of artificial osteons are connected to each other using an edge of a third artificial osteon and about a central axis of each of the first artificial osteon and the second artificial osteon. Moreover, the artificial bone structure comprises a hollow cylindrical portion having an elongate shape, disposed inside of and concentrically with the solid cylindrical portion. The hollow cylindrical portion is configured to comprise an artificial bone marrow therein.
US11547566B2	Inflatable penile prosthesis with guides in valve of pump assembly An inflatable penile prosthesis can comprise a reservoir, an inflatable member, and a pump assembly. The pump assembly can include at least one valve comprising an entry tube interface configured to attach to the entry tube and defining an entry passageway, an entry portion adjacent to the entry tube interface, a middle portion adjacent to the entry portion, an exit portion adjacent to the middle portion, the exit portion being narrower than the middle portion, the exit portion defining an exit portion passageway and comprising multiple guides extending toward a longitudinal exit axis, the multiple guides being symmetrical about the longitudinal exit axis, the exit tube interface adjacent to the exit portion, and a poppet disposed inside the chamber, the poppet being biased to rest against the entry portion.
US11547559B2	Valve prosthesis A valve prosthesis (10), comprising a stent (1), a leaflet (2), and a skirt (3); the stent (1) comprises an inflow end, an outflow end, and a plurality of wavy segments axially connected; the wavy segments comprise a plurality of reticular structure units disposed circumferentially; the leaflet (2) and the skirt (3) are fixed on the stent (1) respectively; the upper portion of the skirt (3) is provided with indentations (321); the skirt (3) is fixed with the leaflet (2) by means of the indentations (321); the skirt (3) further comprises first protrusion portions (323) extending toward the direction of the outflow end of the stent; one ends of the first protrusion portions (323) are connected with the indentations (321), and the other ends of the first protrusion portions are fixed to the stent (1); by such a way, the connection strength of the skirt (3) and the stent (1) is enhanced; and besides, when the valve prosthesis (10) is implanted at a lower position, perivalvular leakage preventing height can be increased by means of the first protrusion portions (323), thereby avoiding the leakage of a part of blood from the stent (1) and further improving the perivalvular leakage preventing effect.
US11547558B2	Heart valve prosthesis anchored to interventricular septum and conveying and releasing method thereof A heart valve prosthesis anchored to an interventricular septum. The heart valve prosthesis includes a valve supporting frame and a fixing device. The valve supporting frame includes a valve stitching section and an artificial valve. The artificial valve is fixedly connected to the valve stitching section. The fixing device includes a fixing and supporting section and a fixing member. One end of the fixing and supporting section is connected to a proximal end of the valve stitching section, and another end of the fixing and supporting section is connected to the interventricular septum of a patient by the fixing member, to support the heart valve prosthesis and prevent the heart valve prosthesis from axially moving.
US11547555B2	Intraocular lens delivery device and method of use An IOL delivery device which has a macro movement actuator which is actuateable to move an IOL into position in the device for the IOL to be delivered, and a micro movement actuator comprising at least one pivotable member which is pivotable to deliver the IOL to the eye. The pivotable member may comprise one or more wheels that are rotatable using one's finger.
US11547550B2	Patellar tendon graft and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction method using suture tape augmentation The present disclosure generally pertains to methods and kits for preparing an ACL repair surgical implant, the method including drilling femoral and tibial bone plugs of a tendon graft to create medial to lateral holes, and passing a braided suture around the tendinous portion of the tibial end, through soft tissue, and out the tibial end. Next, an anterior to posterior femoral hole is drilled, and a flat-braided suture is passed through the femoral medial to lateral hole and, using a bent needle, passed through junctions of the femoral bone plug and the tendinous portion and out through junctions of the tibial bone plug and the tendinous portion on both sides of the graft. Ends of the flat-braided suture are crisscrossed through the medial to lateral tibial hole. A bone-to-bone fixation suture assembly is passed through the anterior to posterior femoral hole.
US11547547B2	Implantable anchoring device and methods of use A method of using an implantable device provides an implantable device including a plurality of links (113, 115, 117, 119), a device closure pin (111), a lock-in unit (103) attached and located between two links, and a quick release unit (105) attached and located between two links. The plurality of links (113, 115, 117, 119), lock-in unit (103) and release unit (105) are constructed in a closed contour. The closed contour of the implantable device, in a rigid state (151), is a figure eight comprised of two arcs (125, 127) and two connected interconnecting sections (131, 133).
US11547539B2	Power varying pedal A system and method for providing variable power is disclosed. The system includes a power supply which provides power to at least one instrument. A pedal comprises a variable resistor that is configured to produce a resistance value within a predetermined range based on an amount of pressure which is being applied to the pedal. The voltage being supplied to the instrument is varied in accordance with the resistance value produced at the pedal.
US11547536B2	Base member for orthodontic implant device A base member for an orthodontic implant device. The base member makes it possible to easily and reliably attach a correction implement. The base member is secured by a plurality of screws that are embedded in a bone inside an oral cavity. Each of the plurality of screws has a screw part that is embedded in the bone and a polygonal-columnar head part that is exposed inside the oral cavity. The base member has at least three engagement holes that are provided so as to be capable of engaging the polygonal-columnar head parts and such that the centers thereof are not on the same straight line.
US11547532B2	Method to modify aligner by modifying tooth position Polymeric shell appliances are provided in which the polymeric shell appliances are configured to provide one or more activation forces to facilitate tooth movement. In many embodiments, the activation forces are arranged to provide force in a direction opposite to an intended direction of tooth movement. The polymeric shell appliances may comprise one or more tooth receiving cavities, in which each of the plurality of tooth receiving cavities is shaped and arranged to provide a counter moment of each of the plurality of teeth.
US11547531B2	Method and apparatus for generating dental data suitable for manufacturing a dental aligner The method for generating dental data suitable for manufacturing of a dental aligner, includes storing 3D scan data of a dental arch, determining (140) a curve in an occlusal plane, determining a positioning of the nodes of the teeth of the dental arch on the curve, determining an elevation of the nodes of the teeth of the dental arch, and determining an orientation of the teeth of the dental arch; said manufacturing data are calculated at least on the basis of the 3D scan data as well as the determined positioning, the determined elevation, and the determined orientation.
US11547525B2	Endotracheal tube cleaning device system and method An endotracheal tube cleaning device, including a rod, and a cleaning head coupled to a distal end of the rod, including a low friction-generating surface; and a high friction-generating surface, wherein the low friction-generating surface contacts an inner surface of the endotracheal tube when moved along the tube in a first direction and the high friction-generating surface contacts the inner surface of the endotracheal tube when moved in a second, opposite direction.
US11547523B2	Universal instrument holder and guide for robotic surgery An instrument holder assembly for use with a robotic surgical system can comprise one or more modules for holding or guiding an instrument. Each module can comprise a variable diameter jaw having movable teeth configured to hold or guide different sized instruments. Each module can be attached to opposite ends of a main shaft that can couple to an arm of the robotic surgical system. A central passage can extend through each module and the main shaft and the variable diameter jaws can constrict the central passage. Teeth of the variable diameter jaws can be biased to a closed or opened position. A tensioner tool can be used to hold biasing elements in position so that the teeth can be loaded into the module. The teeth can be loaded into slots of the module using a tooth holder device.
US11547522B2	Knuckle joint assembly for medical device support system Knuckle joint assembly for a medical device support system. The knuckle joint assembly includes a cartridge assembly that includes a cartridge housing and a rotary bearing. The cartridge housing includes a bore having a central axis and a bearing mount in the bore. The rotary bearing is press fitted in the bearing mount and configured to receive axially therethrough a spindle to rotatably support the spindle about the central axis. The knuckle joint assembly includes a retaining clip and a retaining pin. The retaining clip is selectively movable to disengage and engage a groove in a spindle to respectively support or release the spindle along a central axis. The retaining pin is movable between a first position to allow movement of the retaining clip between positions but prevent removal of the retaining clip, and a second position to block movement of the retaining clip from the engaged position.
US11547521B2	Aerosol containment apparatus, systems and methods Aerosol containment apparatus and methods of use are provided herein. The apparatus provides for creating an interior rest space for a person. The apparatus includes a self-sealable cover which is configurable to seal the interior rest space for use in dental care, cosmetic care or other procedures. Access to the person is provided by arm ports located on the apparatus. These arm ports are flexible and allow for vertical, horizontal and angular arm movement procedures. The apparatus includes a partially or substantially transparent cover for visual access to the client and an internal utility tray for tool storage. The apparatus, also includes, an air filtration port equipped with a replaceable air filter.
US11547518B2	Packaged medical device To provide a packaged medical device in which a medical device in a container is stably fixed and which can be easily opened. Specifically, provided is a packaged medical device comprising a container having an opening portion and a flange portion formed to extend outward in a peripheral portion of the opening portion, a medical device housed inside the container, and a lid member having a gas impermeable film and peelably heat-sealed to the flange portion, in which the inside of the container is set to a negative pressure to the atmospheric pressure so that the medical device is pressed by the lid member and the peel strength to the flange portion of the lid member is 2 to 50 N/in.
US11547515B2	Mobile selection system and treatment carriage The invention relates to a mobile selection system for selecting medical accessories comprising a control system, a user interface and a treatment cart. The treatment cart comprises a plurality of storage devices each having at least two storage areas for a respective accessory type. The control system thereby implements a selection method having the following method steps. The treatment identifier of the treatment to be performed is determined in one method step via the user interface. In a further method step, a plurality of accessory set parameters which characterize a medical accessory set are determined on the basis of an accessory database and on the basis of the treatment identifier of the treatment to be performed. The treatment cart comprises a release mechanism, wherein the control system is designed to control the release mechanism so as to release those medical accessories for which at least one of the storage devices comprises storage area for their accessory types and which are characterized by the accessory set parameters on which the control is based.
US11547514B2	Highly absorbent surgical drape A disposable, multiple layer surgical drape is provided. The surgical drape includes a bottom layer configured as a fluid impervious layer, a middle layer configured as a fluid absorbent layer, and a top layer configured as a fluid repellent layer. The middle layer is disposed between the top and bottom layers and has varying thickness. The top layer includes one or more continuity breaks exposing the middle layer.
US11547512B2	Robotic surgical assemblies and adapter assemblies thereof A torque transducer for mounting a motor includes a mounting flange, a motor flange, a body, and a strain gauge. The mounting flange is configured to secure the torque transducer to a fixed structure. The motor flange is configured to secure to a motor. The body interconnects the mounting and motor flanges. The body defines a channel about a longitudinal axis of the body and is configured to flex in response to the mounting flange and the motor flange rotating relative to one another in response to torque of the motor. The strain gauge is positioned on the body to measure flexation of the body.
US11547510B2	Event initiated release of function selection control for robotic surgical systems A method of controlling a function of a surgical instrument of a surgical robot with a input of a user interface includes selecting a function of a surgical instrument to link a input of the user interface with the function of the surgical instrument, actuating the input to activate the function of the surgical instrument, and delinking the input from the surgical instrument in response to an event of the surgical robot or the user interface.
US11547509B2	Multi-catheter flexible robotic system A multicatheter subsystem is provided for a steerable catheter robotic system. The subsystem includes a flexible output sheath, a plurality of flexible multi-lumen assemblies and a plurality of robotic instruments for performing a surgical procedure. The plurality of flexible multi-lumen assemblies extends through the outer sheath. Each of the multi-lumen assemblies has a proximal end and a distal end. Each of the robotic instruments is operatively and removably attachable to the distal end of one of the multi-lumen assemblies such that each instrument is teleoperable independently of every other robotic instrument. At least a first of the robotic instruments includes a plurality of interconnected articulating segments. Each of the articulating segments is operatively and removably attachable to a different one of the multi-lumen assemblies.
US11547508B2	Robotic surgical assemblies A sterile interface module for coupling an electromechanical robotic surgical instrument to a robotic surgical assembly is provided. The surgical instrument includes an end effector and is configured to be actuated by the robotic surgical assembly. The sterile interface module includes a body member and a drive assembly. The body member is configured to selectively couple the surgical instrument to the robotic surgical assembly. The body member is formed of a dielectric material. The drive assembly is supported within the body member and is configured to transmit rotational forces from the robotic surgical assembly to the surgical instrument to actuate the surgical instrument to enable the surgical instrument to perform a function.
US11547507B2	Variable-length guide apparatus for delivery of a flexible instrument and methods of use An apparatus for guiding an elongated flexible instrument, includes a first plurality of linkages forming a first side of a channel of a variable-length support assembly, a second plurality of linkages forming a second side of the channel, opposite the first side, a third plurality of linkages disposed between the first and second plurality of linkages and forming a third side of the channel, and a fourth plurality of linkages disposed between the first and second plurality of linkages and forming a fourth side of the channel, opposite the third side. Each of the first, second, third, and fourth pluralities of linkages are separable from each other to transition the variable-length support assembly from an elongated configuration to a compact configuration.
US11547506B2	Active and semi-active damping Techniques for active and semi-active damping include a system including a base, a first linkage, a second linkage, and a processor. A proximal end of the first linkage is coupled to the base. The first linkage is configured to support a first instrument. The first linkage includes a first link, a second link, and a first damper coupling the second link to the first link. A proximal end of the second linkage is coupled to the base. The second linkage is configured to support a second instrument. The second linkage incudes a third link, a fourth link, and a second damper coupling the fourth link to the third link. The processor is configured to detect a movement or vibration of the first linkage caused by motion of the second linkage and control the second linkage to mitigate the detected movement or vibration of the first linkage.
US11547501B2	Interfacing a surgical robotic arm and instrument An interface structure for detachably interfacing a surgical robot arm to a surgical instrument, the interface structure comprising: a base portion comprising a first surface for facing the surgical instrument and a second surface for facing the surgical robot arm; and a plurality of first fasteners supported by the base portion and protruding from the first surface, the plurality of first fasteners configured to engage the surgical instrument so as to retain the interface structure to the surgical instrument. The interface structure engages the surgical robot arm so as to retain the interface structure to the surgical robot arm, wherein the plurality of first fasteners and the remainder of the interface structure are shaped such that when the surgical instrument is detached from the surgical robot arm the interface structure is retained to the surgical robot arm.
US11547495B2	System and method for reducing interference in positional sensors for robotic surgery The invention involves a system and method for increasing positional accuracy of surgical systems that utilize magnetic or electromagnetic sensors to provide positional awareness to a surgeon or robot performing the surgery. The system takes advantage of electromagnetic tracking through sensors. These sensors are very accurate and repeatable, while being compact enough to not inhibit surgical procedures. The accuracy and repeatability of the sensors is <1 mm within a predetermined 6 inch×6 inch performance motion box. The system is constructed and arranged to map the distortion patterns of the sensor and, in real time, correct the distortion pattern to provide accurate location of anatomical structures for performance of a surgery.
US11547494B2	Robotic surgical system with virtual control panel for tool actuation A surgical system includes a detector, comprising an array of pixels configured to detect light reflected by a surgical instrument and generate a first signal comprising a first dataset representative of a visible image of the surgical instrument. The surgical system also includes a processor configured to receive the first signal, generate a modified image of the surgical instrument that includes a control panel. The control panel includes one or more control elements representative of one or more operating parameters of the surgical instrument. The processor is further configured to receive an input to the control panel from a user, the input being effective to change one of the operating parameters. The processor is also configured to generate a command signal based on the input to change the one of the operating parameters.
US11547493B2	Connector to couple surgical instrument with navigation system A surgical instrument assembly includes a surgical instrument having an instrument body, an elongate member with a distal end configured to be inserted into an anatomical passageway of a patient, a sensor operable to generate a signal corresponding to a location of the elongate member, and a first electrical connector electrically coupled with the sensor. The assembly further includes a cable assembly having a cable that communicates with a processor, and a coupling that releasably couples with the instrument body. The coupling includes a coupling body having first and second lateral sides that extend parallel to one another and are configured to extend parallel to a side of the instrument body when the coupling is coupled with the instrument body. The coupling includes a second electrical connector that electrically couples with the first electrical connector to transmit the signal from the sensor proximally through the cable and toward the processor.
US11547487B2	Scanner independent ultrasonic tracking of interventional instruments having an acoustic sensor by means of having an additional acoustic transducer coupled to ultrasound imaging probe A system for tracking an instrument with ultrasound includes a probe (122) for transmitting and receiving ultrasonic energy and a transducer (130) associated with the probe and configured to move with the probe during use. A medical instrument (102) includes a sensor (120) configured to respond to the ultrasonic energy received from the probe. A control module (124) is stored in memory and configured to interpret the ultrasonic energy received from the probe and the sensor to determine a three dimensional location of the medical instrument and to inject a signal to the probe from the transducer to highlight a position of the sensor in an image.
US11547486B1	Digital image analysis for robotic installation of surgical implants Computer-implemented digital image analysis methods, apparatuses, and systems for robotic installation of surgical implants are disclosed. A disclosed apparatus plans a route within an anatomy of a patient from an incision site to a surgical implant site for robotic installation of a surgical implant. The apparatus uses digital imaging data to identify less-invasive installation paths and determine the dimensions of the surgical implant components being used. The apparatus segments the surgical implant into surgical implant subcomponents and modifies the surgical implant subcomponents, such that they can be inserted using the identified less-invasive installation paths.
US11547485B2	Dynamic 3D lung map view for tool navigation inside the lung A method for implementing a dynamic three-dimensional lung map view for navigating a probe inside a patient's lungs includes loading a navigation plan into a navigation system, the navigation plan including a planned pathway shown in a 3D model generated from a plurality of CT images, inserting the probe into a patient's airways, registering a sensed location of the probe with the planned pathway, selecting a target in the navigation plan, presenting a view of the 3D model showing the planned pathway and indicating the sensed location of the probe, navigating the probe through the airways of the patient's lungs toward the target, iteratively adjusting the presented view of the 3D model showing the planned pathway based on the sensed location of the probe, and updating the presented view by removing at least a part of an object forming part of the 3D model.
US11547481B2	Systems and methods for laparoscopic planning and navigation A method for performing a surgical procedure includes generating, by a computing device, an anatomical map of a patient from a plurality of images; positioning a trocar obturator adjacent to the patient; calculating, by the computing device, a projected path of the trocar obturator; overlaying, by the computing device, the projected path of the trocar obturator with the anatomical map of the patient; and displaying the projected path of the trocar obturator and the anatomical map of the patient on a display device to define an augmented image.
US11547479B2	Automatic irrigation-coordinated lithotripsy Systems and methods for controlling an irrigation flow rate during a lithotripsy procedure are provided. The system includes a laser configured for lithotripsy procedure, a lithotripsy irrigation system, and a temperature sensor configured to provide input to enable control of a flow of the lithotripsy irrigation system in response to a change in temperature from the operation of the laser.
US11547477B2	Heat transfer through an ablation electrode An apparatus includes a flexible electrically-insulating substrate including an inner surface and an outer surface. The substrate is shaped to define multiple channels passing between the inner surface and the outer surface, at least some of the channels being concave channels. The apparatus further includes an outer layer of an electrically-conducting metal covering at least part of the outer surface, an inner layer of the electrically-conducting metal covering at least part of the inner surface, and respective columns of the electrically-conducting metal that fill the channels such as to connect the outer layer to the inner layer.
US11547476B2	Estimating a temperature during ablation A method for use with an intra-body probe, a distal end of which includes an ablation electrode and a temperature sensor, is described. While (i) the ablation electrode is driving an ablating current into tissue of a subject, and (ii) fluid is passed from the distal end of the intra-body probe at a fluid-flow rate, a processor receives a temperature sensed by the temperature sensor. The processor estimates a temperature of the tissue, based at least on the sensed temperature and at least one parameter selected from the group consisting of: the fluid-flow rate, and a parameter of the ablating current. The processor generates an output in response to the estimated temperature. Other embodiments are also described.
US11547475B2	System for its use in the treatment of vascular stenosis and occlusions A system to be used inside a dialysis unit for dilating obstructed blood vessel, comprises a catheter, a device, a remote-control box, supportive components and connection cables. A catheter comprises an elongated portion, a proximal end and a distal end, extended longitudinally. A distal end of a catheter has a convectively heating tip with a heat generating element and an inflatable balloon. A device has a radiofrequency current generator to supply and control a heating process of a heat generating element of a catheter tip. A remote-control box comprises a valve assembly, a heat activation switch and a balloon inflation switch to facilitate a treatment process.
US11547472B2	Systems and methods for therapeutic nasal neuromodulation The invention generally relates to systems and methods for therapeutically modulating nerves in or associated with a nasal region of a patient for the treatment of a rhinosinusitis condition.
US11547469B2	Reconfigurable instrument An instrument including working arms and a moveable member. The working arms include a first arm, a second arm, a first electrode located on the first arm, and a second electrode located on the second arm. The moveable member includes a passive circuit element, a first terminal, and a second terminal. The moveable member is moveable to a first position and a second position. In the first position, the first terminal is in electrical communication with the first electrode and the second terminal is in electrical communication with the second electrode so that in the first position an electrical circuit is completed. An impedance is measured of the passive circuit element in the completed electrical circuit. The instrument is adapted to provide a modality based on the measured impedance or a determined position of the moveable member.
US11547466B2	Visualization devices and methods for use in surgical procedures A surgical device includes a handle assembly, an elongated portion, an end effector, a visualization device, and a constant horizon mechanism. The elongated portion extends distally from the handle assembly and defines a longitudinal axis. The end effector is rotatable about the longitudinal axis relative to the handle assembly. The visualization device defines a visualization axis. A first portion of the visualization device extends through the elongated portion, and a second portion of the visualization device is disposed at least partially within the handle assembly. The visualization device is rotatable about the longitudinal axis relative to the handle assembly. The constant horizon mechanism is disposed in operative engagement with the visualization device and is configured to prevent the visualization device from rotating about the visualization axis when the visualization device rotates about the longitudinal axis.
US11547465B2	Surgical end effector jaw and electrode configurations A surgical end effector may comprise first and second jaw members. The second jaw member may comprise an offset proximal supply electrode that is positioned to contact an opposing member of the first jaw member when the first and second jaw members are in the closed position. The second jaw member may also comprise a distal supply electrode that is positioned distal of the offset proximal electrode and is aligned with a conductive surface of the first jaw member when the first and second jaw members are in the closed position. When the first and second jaw members are in the closed position, the proximal supply electrode may be in contact with the opposing member and the distal supply electrode is not in contact with the conductive surface of the first jaw member.
US11547464B2	Irrigating bipolar forceps An irrigating bipolar forceps may include a first forceps arm, a conductor tip of the first forceps arm, a second forceps arm, a conductor tip of the second forceps arm, an input conductor isolation mechanism, and irrigation tubing. A proximal end of the first forceps arm may be disposed within the input conductor isolation mechanism and a proximal end of the second forceps arm may be disposed within the input conductor isolation mechanism. An application of a force to a lateral portion of the forceps arms may be configured to close the forceps arms. A reduction of a force applied to a lateral portion of the forceps arms may be configured to open the forceps arms. The irrigation tubing may transport a fluid from an irrigation supply system to a surgical site.
US11547463B2	Smoke evacuation electrosurgical pencil with adjustable electrode and vent tube An electrosurgical smoke evacuation pencil includes a handle housing having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion, the handle housing defining a first lumen therethrough. The electrosurgical pencil also includes a nozzle disposed within the first lumen and defining a second lumen, the nozzle being movable relative to and within the handle housing and extending proximally past the proximal end portion of the handle housing. The electrosurgical pencil may further include a swivel connector coupled to the distal end portion of the handle housing, the swivel connector configured to couple to a suction source. The electrosurgical pencil includes a hub assembly securedly disposed within the second lumen, the hub assembly including a conductive tube configured to couple to a source of electrosurgical energy, and an electrode slidably disposed within the conductive tube, the electrode being movable relative to and within the conductive tube.
US11547460B2	Variable-thickness-handle driver instrument An orthopaedic driving instrument including a first end portion, a second end portion opposite the first end portion, and a central portion, intermediate the first and second end portions, comprising a central section having an outer diameter representing a maximum outer diameter of the driving instrument. The first end comprises a first driving interface sized and shaped to, in operation of the instrument, engage a screw interface of a screw for applying torque to the screw. The second end comprises a second driving interface sized and shaped as the size and shape of the first driving interface.
US11547455B2	Rod link reducer Rod link reducer assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. The rod link reducer assembly provides a manipulator rod having a first end, a second end, and an elongate body extending along a body axis between the first end and the second end. A post extends outwardly from the rod. A rod manipulating joint comprise an elongate joint rod extending along a joint rod axis, a first coupling clamp disposed along the joint rod, the first coupling clamp releasably connectable to the post, and a second coupling clamp disposed along the joint rod adjacent to and rotatable about the joint rod relative to the first coupling clamp. The second coupling clamp is releasably connectable to a shaft. A biasing member is adapted to bias the second clamp against the first clamp.
US11547454B1	Spinal implant system and method An instrument includes an outer sleeve and an inner sleeve positioned in the outer sleeve. The inner sleeve defines a cavity. The shaft extends through the inner sleeve and includes a drive. A latch is positioned in the cavity. An inner sheath extends through an outer sheath and has a proximal end positioned between the inner sleeve and the shaft and a distal end comprising a threaded surface. The proximal end of the inner sheath includes a groove. The inner sleeve is movable relative to the outer sleeve to move the instrument between a first orientation in which the latch is positioned in the groove and the sheaths are prevented from translating relative to the outer sleeve and a second orientation in which the latch is spaced apart from the groove and the sheaths are translatable relative to the outer sleeve. Systems, implants and methods are disclosed.
US11547451B2	Systems and methods for joint replacement Systems and methods for joint replacement are provided. The systems and methods include a surgical orientation device and at least one orthopedic fixture. The surgical orientation device and orthopedic fixtures can be used to locate the orientation of an axis in the body, to adjust an orientation of a cutting plane or planes along a bony surface, to distract a joint, or to otherwise assist in an orthopedic procedure or procedures.
US11547450B2	Expandable polyaxial spinal system A spinal pedicle screw system includes distractions rods and has the ability to be distracted after the screws are inserted into the pedicle and maintain polyaxial motion via polyaxial joints.
US11547448B2	Quick attachment clamp for external fixation systems Clamp (1) for an external fixator, preferably of the quick attachment type, comprising: a plurality of attachments (2; 3) for blocking bars and/or bone screws; a connector (5), provided with an at least partially threaded stem (50), which passes through and connects in series said plurality of attachments (2; 3); at least one first attachment (2) comprising two arms (20; 21), connected by a C-shaped flexible bridge (22); said stem (50) passing through said first attachment (2) in an intermediate position between said flexible bridge (22) and the opposite free ends of said arms (20; 21); wherein, at the free ends, said arms (20; 21) define a screw housing seat (23) for a bone screw, said screw housing seat being selectively configurable, varying the deformation of the flexible bridge (22), to clamp bone screws having different diameter.
US11547447B2	Implantable fluid delivery devices, systems, and methods Devices, systems, and methods for delivering fluid are provided. Devices include a housing configured for intravaginal deployment and retention, at least one reservoir configured to contain a fluid, and a fluid dispensing mechanism configured to dispense the fluid past the cervix and to the uterus of the subject. Methods include intravaginally deploying and retaining a device in the subject, and dispensing the fluid from the device such that the fluid is driven past the cervix to the uterus of the subject.
US11547442B2	Method and apparatus for minimally invasive insertion of intervertebral implants A dilation introducer for orthopedic surgery is provided for minimally invasive access for insertion of an intervertebral implant. The dilation introducer may be used to provide an access position through Kambin's triangle from a posterolateral approach. A first dilator tube with a first longitudinal axis is provided. A second dilator tube may be introduced over the first, advanced along a second longitudinal axis parallel to but offset from the first. A third dilator tube may be introduced over the second, advanced along a third longitudinal axis parallel to but offset from both the first and the second. An access cannula may be introduced over the third dilator tube. With the first, second, and third dilator tubes removed, surgical instruments may pass through the access cannula to operate on an intervertebral disc and/or insert an intervertebral implant.
US11547436B2	Transperineal prostate biopsy device, systems, and methods of use A method of performing a transperineal biopsy procedure including the steps of: inserting an access needle into one of a plurality of needle receiving ports of a displacement member of a transperineal biopsy guide that is secured to the transrectal ultrasound probe; securing the access needle to the displacement member such that a position of the access needle relative to the displacement member is maintained; imaging the prostate of the patient with the transrectal ultrasound probe; inserting the access needle into the perineal access site of the patient; and inserting the biopsy needle through the access needle and into the prostate of the patient.
US11547434B2	Atherectomy device An atherectomy device for removing deposits such as plaque from an interior of a vessel including an outer member and a rotatable shaft positioned for rotational movement within the outer member and fixed axially within the outer member. A tip is mounted to the distal region of the rotatable shaft and is positioned distally of the distal end of the outer member to create a gap between the proximal end of the rotatable tip and the distalmost edge of the outer member. The rotatable tip has a longitudinal axis mounted to the rotatable shaft for rotation about its longitudinal axis upon rotation of the shaft, the shaft including a guidewire lumen for receiving a guidewire to enable over the wire insertion of the device.
US11547431B2	Ultrasonic surgical instrument with removable shaft assembly portion An apparatus includes a body, a shaft assembly, and an end effector. The shaft assembly includes an outer tube, an inner tube, and an acoustic waveguide. The end effector includes an ultrasonic blade and a clamp arm. The ultrasonic blade is acoustically coupled with the acoustic waveguide. A first portion of the clamp arm is pivotably coupled with a distal end of the outer tube. A second portion of the clamp arm is pivotably coupled with a distal end of the inner tube. The outer tube and the inner tube are configured to removably couple with the body such that the outer tube, the inner tube, and the clamp arm are configured to removably couple with the body and the remainder of the shaft assembly and end effector as a unit.
US11547424B2	Instrument set for spinal operations A complete removal and reinsertion of instruments is avoided when the instruments are initially not correctly positioned during a minimally invasive operation on a bone, in particular a vertebra of the spine. This aim is achieved by an instrument set for spinal operations, including a guide rod, which has a cavity extending along the axis of the guide rod, and a guide tube, which can be received in the cavity of the guide rod, wherein the guide rod has a distal lip, which is arranged eccentrically to the cavity and/or to a center axis of the guide rod.
US11547418B2	Embolic implant and method of use A parent artery occlusion (PAO) device which provides for immediate occlusion of a cerebral artery to isolate a defect. The PAO device includes a self-expanding wire-frame prolate structure which is partially covered with an ePTFE membrane.
US11547413B2	Methods and devices for performing a surgical anastomosis A circular stapler is disclosed. The circular stapler comprises a handle assembly, an elongate body, and a cartridge assembly. The elongate body extends from the handle assembly and defines a longitudinal axis. The cartridge assembly is disposed adjacent a distal end of the elongate body. The cartridge assembly includes a pusher assembly and a knife assembly. The pusher assembly is movable to cause staples to be ejected from the cartridge assembly. The knife assembly is selectively movable relative to the pusher assembly to distally translate a knife. A knife carrier of the knife assembly includes at least one latch thereon. The at least one latch is configured to contact an engagement surface of the pusher assembly in response to movement between the knife carrier and the pusher assembly. The at least one latch is prevented from distally translating beyond the engagement surface.
US11547412B2	Surgical instruments and methods of assembly A trocar assembly for use with a circular stapler includes a shaft, a trocar tip, and a band. The trocar tip is configured to mechanically engage a distal portion of the shaft. The trocar tip includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the trocar tip is movable relative to the second portion of the trocar tip prior to assembly of the trocar tip. The band encircles part of the first portion of the trocar tip and part of the second portion of the trocar tip.
US11547407B2	Staple line reinforcement for surgical stapling apparatus A loading unit includes a staple cartridge assembly, an anvil assembly, and an anvil hook assembly. The anvil assembly has an opening defined therethrough, and the anvil hook assembly includes an anvil hook disposed within the opening of the anvil assembly and a pivot pin extending through the anvil hook and the anvil assembly. The anvil hook is pivotable with respect to the anvil assembly about the pivot pin between a loading position and a loaded position. The loading unit may further include a surgical buttress assembly including a cartridge buttress releasably attached to the staple cartridge assembly, an anvil buttress releasably attachable to the anvil assembly by the anvil hook, and a connecting member interconnecting the cartridge and anvil buttresses.
US11547404B2	Surgical instrument assembly comprising a flexible articulation system A surgical instrument can include a shaft, an end effector, and an articulation joint configured to permit the end effector to rotate relative to the shaft about the articulation joint. The surgical instrument can further comprise a first articulation actuator for rotating the end effector in a first direction and a second articulation actuator for rotating the end effector in a second direction. The articulation actuators can be configured to push the end effector. The articulation actuators can assume different configurations depending on whether they are experiencing a compressive load or a tensile load. The articulation joint can comprise an articulation frame which forms a proximal joint with the shaft and a distal joint with the end effector. The joints can comprise fixed axis joints and/or ball-and-socket joints, for example. The articulation joint can comprise links having different sizes to facilitate the articulation of the articulation joint.
US11547402B2	Apparatus for connecting body tissues The invention relates to a device for connecting body tissues with a head part, which has a longitudinal axis and can be pushed into a body opening, wherein a plurality of tissue staples are accommodated in the head part in a storage position which tissue staples consist of a linear main section and two engagement sections projecting perpendicularly therefrom and are each aligned in a first plane which is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. Optimal usability in the human body is achieved in that a hydraulic cylinder and/or a cylinder rod are at least partially arranged in the interior of the space which lies between the engagement sections of the tissue staples in the storage position, and preferably that the cylinder rod is firmly connected to a slider.
US11547398B2	Implant fixation devices and methods of using the same According to an aspect, a medical device includes an elongate member, a needle, and a suture. The needle is movably coupled to the elongate member. The suture is disposed within a lumen defined by the elongate member. The suture has a coupling member coupled to a first portion of the suture. The coupling member is configured to be coupled to a second portion of the suture.
US11547393B2	Endoscope system An endoscope system for delivering a fluid to a patient and retrieving for diagnostic purposes from the patient a specimen. The system includes an endoscope, a fluid container containing a fluid, and a first specimen container for receiving a specimen. The endoscope system has a first user selectable state and a second user selectable state, where the endoscope system in the first user selectable state is configured to automatically deliver the fluid from the fluid container to the patient and in the second user selectable state is configured to automatically retrieve a specimen from the patient and provide the specimen to the first specimen container.
US11547391B2	Acoustic phantom and method for intracardiac ultrasound localization catheter Apparatus for calibration includes a mount and one or more acoustic targets. The mount, which is adapted to hold a medical probe, includes an acoustic imaging device that emits ultrasonic beam in a plane, while permitting an orientation of the plane of the ultrasonic beam to be adjusted. The one or more acoustic targets are arranged to continuously intersect the plane of the ultrasonic beam over a given range of orientation angles.
US11547384B2	Vascular characterization using ultrasound imaging Ultrasound methods provide for the motion tracking of both vessel wall motion and blood flow (e.g., with use of high frame rate ultrasound pulse echo data and speckle tracking both wall motion and flow can be tracked simultaneously). Ultrasound systems provide for the motion tracking of both vessel wall motion and blood flow (e.g., with use of high frame rate ultrasound pulse echo data and speckle tracking both wall motion and flow can be tracked simultaneously).
US11547381B2	Wearable respiratory monitoring system based on resonant microphone array A method for continuous acoustic signature recognition and classification includes a step of obtaining an audio input signal from a resonant microphone array positioned proximate to a target, the audio input signal having a plurality of channels. The target produces characterizing audio signals depending on a state or condition of the target. A plurality of features is extracted from the audio input signal with a signal processor. The plurality of features is classified to determine the state of the target. An acoustic monitoring system implementing the method is also provided.
US11547380B2	Real-time spatial precise magnetic positioning device, radiographic imaging system and magnetic positioning method A real-time spatial magnetic positioning device, a radiographic imaging system and a magnetic positioning method is provided. The radiographic imaging system comprises a radiation source, a collimator, a flat panel detector, and a real-time spatial magnetic positioning device, wherein the magnetic positioning device comprises a processor, a magnetic field generating device and a magnetic sensor array; the magnetic field generating device is arranged coaxially with the collimator, a plurality of sensors of the magnetic sensor array is distributed on the flat panel detector; the magnetic field generating device is configured to generate an alternating magnetic field, the magnetic sensors are capable of independently detecting magnetic induction intensity in real time, and sending real-time detected data to the processor, and the processor determines a position relationship between the collimator and the flat panel detector according to the data detected by respective magnetic sensors in real time.
US11547376B2	Deployable stabilization feet for a portable medical imaging system A hydraulic stabilizer system for a portable medical imaging system. The system includes at least two hydraulic cylinders each having a shaft extending through a first wall of the respective cylinder, wherein each shaft is moveable relative to the respective cylinder. First and second ends of each shaft include a spring support element and a foot for contacting associated uneven floor portions. A retraction spring is located between the spring support element and an inner surface of the first wall of each cylinder. The system also includes a hydraulic circuit for supplying hydraulic fluid to the cylinders, wherein the cylinders are in fluid communication with each other. Hydraulic fluid is pumped into the cylinders to cause downward movement of the shafts until the feet contact the associated uneven floor portions such that the pressure exerted by the feet against the associated uneven floor portions is equalized.
US11547375B2	Radiation shielding apparatuses and applications thereof Apparatuses (devices, systems) and methods for shielding (protecting) surroundings around periphery of regions of interest located inside objects (e.g., patients) from radiation emitted by X-ray systems towards the objects. Apparatus includes: at least one radiation shield assembly including a support base connectable to an X-ray system radiation source or detector, and a plurality of radiation shield segments sequentially positioned relative to the support base, thereby forming a contiguous radiopaque screen configured for spanning around the region of interest periphery with a radiopaque screen edge opposing the object. Radiation shield segments are individually, actively controllable to extend or contract to selected lengths with respective free ends in directions away from or towards the support base(s), for locally changing contour of the radiopaque screen edge. Applicable for shielding (protecting) medical personnel, and patients, from exposure to X-ray radiation during medical interventions or/and diagnostics.
US11547372B2	First responder dispatch system and methods of operation thereof A first responder dispatch system is disclosed comprising a sensing wearable configured to be worn by a first responder. The sensing wearable can comprise a wrist-worn electronic device. The sensing wearable can comprise a plurality of biometric sensors configured to measure a plurality of vital signs of the first responder. The system can comprise a server programmed to receive biometric data concerning a plurality of vital signs of the first responder measured by the sensing wearable. The server can also transmit alerts to a plurality of dispatch client devices over a plurality of secured real-time bidirectional connections concerning a status of the first responder. At least one dispatch client device can transmit a response to the server and the server can, in turn, transmit additional biometric data concerning the first responder to the dispatch client device.
US11547371B2	Intelligent warning system Various embodiments described herein relate to an intelligent warning system in a communication service. One embodiment of the present invention analyzes a user's biometric signals and image data of one of the users in a communication session to determine a distress level. In addition, location data indicating the user's velocity and direction can be used to determine a distress level. If the biometric signals or the image data indicate a distress level that meets or exceeds a threshold level, a notification is automatically sent to a remote user. This can allow a remote user to render assistance to a user in distress, even when the user is unable to communicate one or more conditions.
US11547370B2	Method of infrared imaging An infrared imaging signal is generated to illuminate tissue. An infrared image of an exit signal of the infrared imaging signal is captured. The infrared imaging signal is within a frequency band.
US11547365B2	System and method for skin detection of a human subject The present invention relates to a system and method of skin detection of a human subject using a textile product. The textile product (10, 31, 43) is made from or comprising textile including near-infrared, NIR, absorbing pigments. It supports and/or partially covers the human subject while skin detection and/or detection/monitoring vital signs of the human subject is carried out. A increased contrast between the textile product and skin in the NIR wavelength range is thus achieved.
US11547363B2	Physiological sensor device and system, and correction method A physiological sensor device and system, and a correction method are provided. The physiological sensor device includes a physiological signal sensor, a first compensation sensor, and a signal processing device. The physiological signal sensor is attached to an object to be detected to sense a physiological signal value. The first compensation sensor is disposed on the physiological signal sensor. The signal processing device is coupled to the physiological signal sensor and the first compensation sensor. The signal processing device obtains through the first compensation sensor a failure region of the physiological signal sensor partially detached from the object to be detected and obtains a first failure compensation value according to the failure region, so as to compensate the physiological signal value sensed by the physiological signal sensor.
US11547361B2	Display controller, display device, display system, mobile object, image generation method, and carrier means A display controller (20) includes an information acquisition unit configured to obtain input data of attentional resources of an occupant of a mobile object such as traveling time, occupant status information, driving environment information or display image history and a display-image generation unit configured to generate, in a mode determined based on the input data, a display image to be displayed by a display device (10) provided for the mobile object. The mobile object is for instance a vehicle comprising a head-up display.
US11547359B2	Sensor jacket A sensor guide wire includes a sensor element arranged in a jacket in a sensor region of the sensor guide wire; a core wire extending at least partly along a length of the sensor guide wire; and at least one electrical lead connected to the sensor element. The jacket is tubular and includes proximal and distal end openings, a jacket wall, a first opening arranged in the jacket wall, and a second opening arranged in the jacket wall, the first and second openings being proximate to the sensor element. The core wire is adapted to extend through the jacket via the proximal and distal end openings. At least a portion of the first opening and at least a portion of the second opening are both located in the same cross-section of the sensor guide wire, the cross-section being perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the sensor guide wire.
US11547357B2	Insertion device Embodiments relate to an insertion device that includes: a plunger coupled with a lock collar. The insertion device houses contents including: a striker including self-locking striker snap arm(s) where the striker is kept from firing by a striker spring captured between the plunger and the striker when the insertion device is in a cocked position; a sensor assembly; and a needle carrier that holds a piercing member, the needle carrier captured between the striker and a needle carrier spring where a self-releasing snap(s) keeps the needle carrier cocked, where the plunger prevents the self-releasing snap(s) from repositioning and releasing the needle carrier. The striker fires the needle carrier such that the self-locking striker snap arm(s) are positioned to allow the striker to snap down. The needle carrier is then retracted when the user releases the plunger and the piercing member is encapsulated within the insertion device.
US11547354B2	Bio-electrode composition, bio-electrode, and method for manufacturing a bio-electrode The present invention provides a bio-electrode composition including a silsesquioxane bonded to a sulfonimide salt, wherein the sulfonimide salt is shown by the following general formula (1): wherein R1 represents a linear, branched, or cyclic alkylene group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms that may have an aromatic group, an ether group, or an ester group, or an arylene group having 6 to 10 carbon atoms; Rf represents a linear, branched, or cyclic alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms containing at least one fluorine atom; M+ is an ion selected from a lithium ion, a sodium ion, a potassium ion, and a silver ion. This can form a living body contact layer for a bio-electrode that is excellent in electric conductivity and biocompatibility, light-weight, manufacturable at low cost, and free from large lowering of the electric conductivity even though it is wetted with water or dried.
US11547350B2	Personalized parameter learning method, sleep-aid device and non-transitory computer readable medium A personalized parameter learning method, a sleep-aid device and a non-transitory computer readable medium are provided. The personalized parameter learning method for a sleep-aid device is provided. The personalized parameter learning method includes the following steps. A process device computes a measured sleep quality of a user after operating a sleep-aid device with an inputted parameter setting at least according to a subjective feedback from the user. The processing device generates a plurality of candidate parameter settings according to the measured sleep quality. The processing device generates a plurality of predicting sleep qualities corresponding the candidate parameter settings. The processing device obtains a recommending parameter setting by selecting one of the candidate parameter settings according to the predicting sleep qualities.
US11547349B2	System and method for spectral characterization of sleep A system and method for identifying sleep states of a subject are provided. In some aspects, the method includes acquiring physiological data from a subject over a sleep period using sensors positioned about the subject, and assembling the physiological data into time-series datasets. The method also includes selecting a temporal window in which signals associated with the time-series datasets are substantially stationary, computing a time bandwidth product based on a selected spectral resolution and the selected temporal window, and determining a number of tapers using the computed time bandwidth product. The method further includes computing a spectrogram using the determined number of tapers and the time-series datasets, analyzing the spectrogram to identify signatures of sleep in the subject, and generating, using the identified signatures, a report indicative of sleep states of the subject.
US11547348B2	Non-invasive pH-dependent imaging using quantitative chemical exchange saturation transfer (qCEST) In various embodiments, the invention teaches systems and methods for magnetic resonance imaging. In some embodiments, the invention teaches systems and methods for determining the source of pain in intervertebral discs by measuring one or more physiological biomarkers associated with disc pain and/or disc degeneration.
US11547342B2	Method and apparatus for analysing changes in the electrical activity of a patient's heart in different states A method of analysing changes in the electrical activity of a patient's heart between a reference state and a test state, the method using a reference data set of electrophysiological data captured from the patient in the reference state and at least one test data set of electrophysiological data captured from the patient in the test state, each data set defining a plurality of electrograms for a respective plurality of spatial locations relative to the heart, the method comprising processing the electrophysiological data by, matching each electrogram in the reference data set to a corresponding electrogram in the at least one test data set to create a pair of electrograms for each of the plurality of spatial locations, and deriving a time delay for each spatial location by calculating the time delay between the electrograms of the pair of matched electrograms for that spatial location.
US11547340B2	Analysis map generating device that analyzes a rotating excitation wave in biological tissue An aspect of the present disclosure calculates a phase variance value indicating a degree of variance of a phase in a surrounding of each position in a biological tissue, based on phase values of excitation wave at respective positions in the biological tissue that acts in response to excitation caused by propagation of the excitation wave in the tissue, and generates an analysis map, based on a time series of at least part of the phase variance values at the respective positions. Since the phase variance value indicates the degree of variance of the phase in the surrounding, a position having a large degree of variance of the phase in the surrounding may be specified as a rotation center of rotating excitation wave.
US11547339B2	Method and system to detect R-waves in cardiac activity signals A computer implemented method and system for detecting arrhythmias in cardiac activity are provided. The method is under control of one or more processors configured with specific executable instructions. The method obtains far field cardiac activity (CA) signals and applies a direction related responsiveness (DRR) filter to the CA signals to produce DRR filtered signals. The method compares a current sample from the CA signals to a prior sample from the DRR filtered signals to identify a direction characteristic of the CA signals and defines the DRR filter based on a timing constant that is set based on the direction characteristic identified. The method analyzes the CA signals in connection with the DRR filtered signals to identify a peak characteristic of the CA signals and determines peak to peak intervals between successive peak characteristic. The method detects at least one of noise or an arrhythmia based on the peak to peak intervals and records results of the detecting.
US11547338B2	Electronic functional member, electronic component, and wearable device An electronic functional member according to the present embodiment includes a substrate; a fiber mesh comprising a fibrous resin composition that extends onto and is connected to the substrate; and a patterned conductive coating portion that coats one surface of a portion of the fiber mesh and that also extends onto the substrate.
US11547336B2	Apparatus and methods for monitoring a subject Apparatus and methods are described for monitoring a subject. A sensor monitors the subject and generates a sensor signal in response thereto and a plurality of filters are used to filter the sensor signal using respective filter parameters. A computer processor receives the sensor signal, filters the signal with each of two or more of the filters, and in response to a quality of each of the filtered signals, selects one of the plurality of filters to filter the sensor signal. Subsequently, the computer processor detects that the subject has undergone motion, by analyzing the sensor signal, and in response thereto, filters the signal with each of two or more of the filters, and in response to a quality of each of the filtered signals, selects one of the plurality of filters to filter the sensor signal. Other applications are also described.
US11547331B1	Hydration monitor and methods of use The present disclosure relates to optical methods and devices based on pulsate behavior of blood and optical absorption spectroscopy to measure the level of water and/or other substances or compounds, such as an alcohol or lipid, in the blood and the tissues surrounding blood vessels and arteries.
US11547329B2	Depth resolved noninvasive glucose concentration determination analyzer apparatus and method of use thereof The invention comprises a method for noninvasively determining a sample property, comprising controlling photon generation from a source and analyzing signal from a set of detectors; irradiating an illumination zone of skin with the photons; and detecting diffusely reflected photons from the skin, the set of detectors respectively optically coupled to a set of detection zones of the skin positioned along a spiral path between a first and second radial distance from the illumination zone, where a first detection zone of a first detector of the set of detectors extends radially outward from the illumination zone to at least an inward radial distance, from the illumination zone, of a second detection zone of a second detector of the set of detectors, where at least one detection zone of the set of detection zones has a central radial distance from the illumination zone between the first and second radial distances.
US11547327B2	Analyte measurement system and initialization method Disclosed is a method for initializing an analyte measurement system (1, 2, 3), the analyte measurement system (1, 2, 3) being designed for continuous in-vivo measurement of a body fluid analyte concentration. The method including the steps of: a) providing the analyte measurement system (1, 2, 3,) with a control device (3) and a separate skin-mountable patch device (1, 2), the patch device (1, 2) including a disposable unit (1) and an electronics unit (2), the disposable unit (1) including a transcutaneous analyte sensor (10) and machine-readable sensor identifier (121), the electronics unit (2) being configured to releasable couple for an application time period to the disposable unit (1); b) providing a number of stored initialization data sets in a remote database system (4), each stored initialization data set comprising initialization data for an analyte sensor batch; c) reading, via a reading device (31) of the control device (3), the sensor identifier from the disposable unit (1) into the control device (3) and transmitting the sensor identifier to the remote database system; d) determining a matching initialization data set, the matching initialization data set being a stored initialization data set that matches the sensor identifier; e) transmitting the matching initialization data set from the remote database system to the control device (3); f) transmitting the matching initialization data set to the electronics unit (2) and storing the matching initialization data set in a memory (21) of the electronics unit (2).
US11547324B2	System and method for human motion detection and tracking A system and method for human motion detection and tracking are disclosed. In one embodiment, a smart device having an optical sensing instrument monitors a stage. Memory is accessible to a processor and communicatively coupled to the optical sensing instrument. The system captures an image frame from the optical sensing instrument. The image frame is then converted into a designated image frame format, which is provided to a pose estimator. A two-dimensional dataset is received from the pose estimator. The system then converts, using inverse kinematics, the two-dimensional dataset into a three-dimensional dataset, which includes time-independent static joint positions, and then calculates, using the three-dimensional dataset, the position of each of the respective plurality of body parts in the image frame.
US11547317B2	TI scout for inversion recovery sequence A system comprises determination of an inversion-recovery or saturation-recovery imaging pulse sequence associated with first values of echo spacing, flip angle, effective TR, trigger pulses, artifact post-suppression, and number of image data lines per acquisition, execution of a scout pulse sequence comprising a plurality of single-shot image data acquisitions to acquire respective sets of image data lines, where each of the plurality of single-shot image data acquisitions is executed using a different respective inversion time and where each of the plurality of single-shot image data acquisitions is associated with second values of echo spacing, flip angle, and number of image data lines per acquisition which are substantially similar to corresponding ones of the first values, generation of a plurality of images based on the respective sets of image data lines, determination of one of the plurality of images, the determined one of the plurality of images generated based on a set of image data lines acquired using a first inversion time, and execution of the inversion-recovery or saturation-recovery imaging pulse sequence using the first inversion time.
US11547316B2	Apparatus and method for treatment of pain with body impedance analyzer A patient treatment unit and method analyzes and treats pain in tissues by applying an electrical pulse train to the affected tissue. The impedance of the affected tissue is measured, and the measured impedance is correlated to a level of pain in the patient. The pulse train is further applied in response to the measured impedance to reduce the patient's pain. The patient treatment unit includes a probe stimulus generator that outputs the pulse train. The treatment unit also includes a pair of probes for contacting the patient's body and receiving the pulse train. The pulse has improved shaping based on isolation of high voltage from a low voltage control. The unit further includes a body impedance analysis circuit that senses voltage and current via the probes when the probes are contacting the patient and observe the impedance. A monitor is electrically coupled to the body impedance analysis circuit and provides an indication of the measured impedance indicative of the patient's level of pain in real-time.
US11547314B2	Optical coherence tomography system Disclosed is an optical coherence tomography (OCT) system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. The OCT system may include: a light source unit generating light; an optical interferometer including an optical coupler splitting the light generated by the light source unit into first distribution light and second distribution light, a reference arm reflecting the first distribution light, a sample arm reflecting the second distribution light, and an optical detector detecting the light reflected by the reference arm and the sample arm; an OCT catheter including an optical fiber having a shape in which the optical fiber is insertable into at least a part of a human body and is rotatable and discharging the light to a tissue and collecting OCT data for the tissue; an OCT engine including a processor and a storage unit and processing the OCT data collected by the OCT catheter; and an OCT controller connected to a proximal end of the OCT catheter and controlling rotation of the OCT catheter.
US11547310B2	Autonomous full spectrum biometric monitoring A device may obtain raw heartbeat data associated with a plurality of wavelength channels. The device may generate, based on a feature vector transformation, a plurality of feature vectors, each corresponding to a respective one of the plurality of wavelength channels. The device may identify a set of selected feature vectors, from the plurality of feature vectors, based on a plurality of squares of correlation coefficients, each associated with a respective pair of the plurality of feature vectors. The device may generate, based on a principal component analysis, an average feature vector of the set of selected feature vectors. The device may determine initial heartbeat cycle data based on the average feature vector. The device may correct heartbeat cycle gaps in the initial heartbeat cycle data in order to determine final heartbeat cycle data.
US11547304B2	Composite device for medical image capturing A composite device for medical image capturing according to the present invention includes: a head part including a camera unit provided with an image sensor to capture a tooth image, a printed circuit board for operation control of the camera unit and signal transmission therefrom, a light source panel having multiple light sources mounted therein, the light sources emitting light towards a target tooth of which an image is to be captured by the camera unit, an upper housing having the camera unit, the printed circuit board, and the light source panel which are embedded therein, and a lower housing; and a main body part provided with an operation panel for signal input, and supplying electric power to the head part and transmitting a tooth image signal received from the head part to outside.
US11547303B2	Non-invasive optical detection system and method of multiple-scattered light with swept source illumination An optical source sweeps a source light over an optical wavelength range. An interferometer splits the source light into sample light and reference light, delivers the sample light into an anatomical structure, such that the sample light is scattered by the anatomical structure, resulting in physiological-encoded signal light that exits the anatomical structure, and combines the signal light and the reference light into an interference light pattern having an array of spatial components and a plurality of oscillation frequency components. An optical detector array detects intensity values of the array of spatial components. A processor derives an array of intensity values of each oscillation frequency component from the detected spatial component intensity value array, reduces each derived oscillation frequency component intensity value array to a single frequency component intensity value, and determines a depth of a physiological event in the anatomical structure based on the reduced frequency component intensity values.
US11547300B2	Methods of treating and imaging tumor micrometastases using photoactive immunoconjugates Methods for evaluating micrometastases in a tissue region of a subject are described. The methods include administering to the subject a detectably effective amount of a tumor-targeted photoactivatable immunoconjugate; allowing a sufficient amount of time for the tumor-targeted photoactivatable immunoconjugate to enter micrometastases in the tissue region; illuminating the tumor-targeted photoactivatable immunoconjugate; obtaining an image of the tissue region of the subject using a fluorescent imaging device, and evaluating the micrometastases in the tissue region by conducting algorithmic analysis of the image. Methods of treating micrometastases in a tissue region of a subject are also described.
US11547298B2	Abnormality determination apparatus and non-transitory computer readable medium storing program One aspect of the apparatus comprising, a sensor configured to acquire a biological signal of a user, and a controller configured to, determine whether the biological signal is continuously outside a predetermined range for a first time period, after determining that the biological signal has been continuously outside the predetermined range for the first time period, then determine whether the biological signal is inside the predetermined range, and activate an alarm if the controller has determined that (i) the biological signal has been outside the predetermined range for the first time period, and (ii) the biological signal has been continuously inside the predetermined range for a second time period, the second time period being longer than the first time period.
US11547296B2	Prism array and apparatus for eye-imaging system A prism array light redistribution apparatus for an eye imaging system including light transmitting fibers, light receiving fibers, and a micro prism array optically coupled to bridge the light transmitting fibers and the light receiving fibers. The array may be further configured to receive light having a bell-shaped angular distribution from the light transmitting fibers and refract the received light to enter the light receiving fibers such that a square-shaped angular distribution of light emits from a light emitting end of the light receiving fibers.
US11547293B2	Retinal position tracking A method of processing a sequence of images of a retina acquired by an ophthalmic device to generate retinal position tracking information indicative of retina movement during acquisition. The method includes (i) receiving one or more images of the retina; (ii) calculating a cross-correlation between a reference image and an image based on the received image(s) to acquire an offset between the image and reference image; and repeating processes (i) and (ii) to acquire, as the tracking information, respective offsets for images that are based on the respective received image(s). Another step includes modifying the reference image during the repeating, by determining a measure of similarity between correspondingly located regions of pixels in two or more received images and accentuating features in the reference image representing structures of the imaged retina in relation to other features in the reference image based on the determined measure of similarity.
US11547292B2	Vaginal speculum A speculum includes a first blade member and a second blade member. Each of the first and second blade members extend from a proximal end to a distal end. A speculum control includes a control nut threadingly engaged with a threaded shaft. Internal threads of the control nut are oversized relative external threads of the threaded shaft such that the control nut freely spins upon the threaded shaft.
US11547291B2	Integrated illumination assembly for handheld medical devices A medical device includes a handle portion downwardly extending from an examination portion. The handle portion has opposing upper and lower open ends and a through cavity extending therebetween. An illumination assembly mounted within the open upper end of cavity includes a housing, at least one battery disposed within the housing, and an LED disposed at the distal end of an arm extending from the housing. The housing is mounted through the open upper end of the through cavity. According to at least one version, the at least one battery can be removed without removing the housing from the handle portion. The extending arm is supported by the examination portion and configured to provide illumination to a medical target. The medical device can include a vaginal speculum, sigmoidoscope, laryngoscope, anoscope, or other hand-held medical device.
US11547284B2	Endoscopic surgery device An insertion part of an endoscope and an insertion part of a treatment tool, which are inserted in an outer tube, can be synchronously moved in the axial direction, and, even when the insertion part of the treatment tool is slightly moved in the axial direction, an excellent endoscopic image without shake is obtained. When a treatment tool of an endoscopic surgery device moves by a displacement amount over an allowance amount, an endoscope moves in interlock with the movement of the treatment tool. Moreover, the treatment tool 50 moves in the axial direction with the allowance amount t with respect to the endoscope 10. Therefore, when the treatment tool is moved by a displacement amount of allowance amount or less, the endoscope does not move. By providing such allowance amount, slight movement of the treatment tool is not transmitted to the endoscope.
US11547283B2	Endoscope device and endoscopic detection method The present invention discloses an endoscope apparatus and an endoscopic method. The endoscope apparatus includes a release source, a tether connected to the release source, an elastic clamp member and a capsule endoscope. The elastic clamp member includes an elastic clamp cavity being interconnected to an air outlet of the release source through the tether. In a clamped state, at least a portion of the capsule endoscope is within the elastic clamp cavity, wherein the elastic clamp member has a tendency to recover from deformation to apply a clamping force to the capsule endoscope. In a released state, the elastic clamp member is expanded by the air pressure from the tether, and the capsule endoscope is released from the elastic clamp cavity.
US11547281B2	Sheath assembly for a rigid endoscope A sheath for covering an endoscope includes a latch assembly, an elongate body extending distally from the latch assembly, and a sheath tip extending distally from the elongate body. The latch assembly includes a main housing and a guide housing, the guide housing movable relative to the main housing to increase a longitudinal length of the latch assembly. The sheath tip has a front face including first and second windows disposed within respective first and second openings defined in the front face. The first and second windows are configured to correspond with respective lighting and imaging windows of an endoscope.
US11547277B2	Steerable ultrasound attachment for endoscope A method of providing and processing an ultrasound capable endoscope assembly that uses an endoscope having a proximal and a distal end, and that has been used previously. The endoscope is cleansed to a level appropriate for re-use within a human body. The method also uses an unused ultrasound assembly, sealed in antiseptic packaging, and which includes a multiple signal pathway connector; an ultrasound transducer head including an ultrasound transducer; and a set of signal pathways, extending from the ultrasound transducer to the multiconductor electrical connector. In the method, the ultrasound assembly is to the endoscope, so that the set of signal pathways extends along the elongate body of the endoscope and the ultrasound transducer head is attached at the distal end. After use, the ultrasound assembly is detached from the endoscope and permanently disposed.
US11547275B2	Compact multi-viewing element endoscope system Endoscopes of this disclosure, such as colonoscopes, provide a broader field of view and allow extended access of surgical tools, and also enable efficient packing of all necessary elements in the tip section, while maintaining their functionality. Methods and systems of this disclosure include for capturing and displaying still and video images using an endoscope corresponding to a left-side looking viewing element, a front-looking viewing element, and a right-side looking viewing element of an endoscopic tip generated in a native aspect ratio.
US11547265B2	Cleaning robot A cleaning robot includes a top cover, a bottom cover formed below the top cover and configured to move by external force, a fixed body provided in the bottom cover, a first opening formed in an upper portion of the bottom cover and a first sensor connected to the fixed body and externally exposed between the top cover and the bottom cover through the first opening.
US11547264B2	Adjustable parameters for autonomous cleaning robots A method of operating an autonomous cleaning robot includes presenting, on a display of a mobile device, a representation of each of multiple cleaning levels, each cleaning level corresponding to a respective rank overlap parameter for a wet cleaning mission of the autonomous cleaning robot. The method includes receiving, at the mobile device, an input indicative of a selection of one of the cleaning levels; and controlling the autonomous cleaning robot to execute a wet cleaning mission according to the rank overlap parameter corresponding to the selected one of the cleaning levels.
US11547263B2	Autonomous cleaner A robot cleaner comprising: a cleaner body including a controller, the cleaner body having a dust container accommodation part formed therein; a wheel unit mounted in the cleaner body, the wheel unit of which driving is controlled by the controller; and a dust container detachably coupled to the dust container accommodation part, wherein a first opening and a second opening are disposed at the same height in an inner wall of the dust container accommodation part, wherein the dust container includes: an entrance and an exit, disposed side by side along the circumference of the dust container, the entrance and the exit, respectively communicating with the first opening and the second opening when the dust container is accommodated in the dust container accommodation part; and a flow separating part extending downwardly inclined along the inner circumference of the dust container.
US11547261B2	Moving robot and control method thereof Disclosed are a moving robot and a control method thereof, and the moving robot performs cleaning by moving based on a map and is able to determine, based on a global localization function, the current position on the map no matter where the moving robot is positioned, so that the moving robot is capable of recognizing the current position on the map, and, even when the position of the moving robot is arbitrarily changed, the moving robot is able to recognize the position thereof again and move to an exact designated area, so that the moving robot is capable of perform designated cleaning and move rapidly and accurately, thereby performing cleaning efficiently.
US11547253B2	Dispensing container Disclosed is a container assembly to enclose a volume. The container assembly includes a container, which may be substantially rigid, and an access portal. The access portal or aperture may be covered with a lid that is configurable in a sealed configuration, a closed configuration, and an open configuration.
US11547251B2	Adaptive towelette dispenser An adaptive towelette dispensing device is provided. The device is operable in conjunction with a container storing a plurality of dried, compressed, individually wrapped, preferably sealed towelettes. The adaptive towelette dispensing device is contemplated to include one or more reservoirs adapted to receive additives, one or more pumps configured to transfer additives through a conduit to be incorporated into a dispensed solution. The adaptive towelette dispensing device is further contemplated to include a towelette releasing mechanism, a towelette chute, a towelette dispensing mechanism, and a controller.
US11547250B2	Touch free dispensers powered by focused energy signals Exemplary dispensers that receive power from a wireless focused power signal and methods of charging such dispensers are disclosed herein. An exemplary dispenser for dispensing soap or sanitizer includes a housing, a receptacle for retaining a supply of soap or sanitizer, a processor, and a focused energy signal receiver. The focused energy signal receiver includes a reflector for reflecting at least a portion of the focused energy signal back to a transmission source and a converter for converting at least a portion of the focused energy signal into an output voltage. The dispenser further includes charge control circuitry and one or more capacitors. The charge control circuitry monitors the output voltage of the converter. If the output voltage of the converter is above a threshold, the one or more capacitors receive a charging current.
US11547249B2	Shower curtain with built-in splash guard A shower curtain having a fabric body and a detachment member. The fabric body includes a top edge, a bottom edge, a first side edge and a second side edge. The detachment member is substantially parallel to the top edge and bottom edge and intersects the first side edge. When the detachment member is in a detached position, the fabric body has an upper fabric portion that is separated from a lower fabric portion such that the upper fabric portion is configured to move independently from the lower fabric portion.
US11547248B2	Bath cushion for a child Bath cushions for a child a disclosed herein. One bath cushion includes a set of perimeter portions including a predefined shape and an integrated center support portion coupled to the set of perimeter portions. The integrated center support portion includes a first non-flat profile and a size and the integrated center support portion is configured to accommodate a child. Another bath cushion includes a set of perimeter portions including a predefined shape and a plurality of removable center support portions coupleable to the set of perimeter portions. The set of perimeter portions includes a center space for coupling one of the plurality of removable center support portions at a time. Further, each center support portion in the plurality of center support portions includes a respective size and a respective first non-flat profile and each center support portion is configured to accommodate a child.
US11547247B2	Device for bathing older babies allowing the freedom of appropriate movements A device for bathing infants aids the development of infants by allowing them freedom of movement appropriate to their stage of development. In one embodiment, a basin has an inclined surface with a drainage hole and a plug. In a second embodiment, a basin has a substantially flat bottom and walls shaped to allow the baby to sit in different positions transversely and longitudinally. Preferably, the bottom of this seated baby basin has feet to raise it off the bottom of the adult shower or bathtub. The basin has a perimeter comprising a flexible wall connected to an upper frame and a lower frame, adapted to allow an infant to sit, bend, kneel, walk, or crawl. Preferably, the tension of the flexible wall such as mesh fabric or the equivalent contributes to the good mechanical behavior of the periphery.
US11547239B2	System for detecting a possibility of boiling over and preventing said boiling over A system for detecting a possibility of boiling over and preventing said boiling over, the system comprising a vessel (101) having a lid (102), the lid (102) being characterised in that it is configured: to receive information on an initial level of a vessel content and a current level of the vessel content; and based on a difference between the initial level and the current level as well as the time of a creation of said difference: to instruct, by means of a controller (203), a height actuator (207) of the lid (102) to extend said lid (102) vertically, in order to extend the height of said vessel (101); and to instruct, by means of a controller (203), an aperture actuator (206) to create an aperture in a top of the lid (102) in order to facilitate exchange of heat.
US11547235B2	Beverage dripper assemblies and methods A beverage dripper includes a base portion, including a first tier having a first outer diameter and a second tier having a second outer diameter less than the first outer diameter. A content portion extends from the base portion. The content portion includes an inner surface, and a plurality of ribs protrude from the inner surface.
US11547234B2	Hand tool for cutting and coring an avocado and a method of using same The hand tool has a pair of hand tool elements pivotally joined at one distal end thereof. Each hand tool element has an elongated configuration having a handle portion, a tool portion extending distally away from the handle portion, and a concave blade extending sidewardly and oppositely inwardly relative to one another along each tool portion. Furthermore, each hand tool element has a cutting edge along at least one portion of each concave blade, and at least one avocado seed engaging portion located along, and protruding substantially radially distally away from, each concave blade.
US11547228B2	Oyster opener, multi-functional oyster opener, oyster processing system, and/or portable oyster processing device An oyster opener device, system, kit, and/or method which preferably greatly enhances the ease and enjoyment of preparing oysters or other shellfish. The oyster opener may be entirely manually powered, manually powered and free of all motors and electrical components, may be operated by a powered device, may include a motor, or may be operated manually with a powered assist.
US11547224B2	Covering having a non-slip elastic member A fitted mattress covering includes a body and an elastic strip. The body includes an upper surface and a side portion extending therefrom. The upper surface and the side portion together define a cavity therebetween shaped to receive a mattress. The side portion defines a lower edge of the body. The elastic strip is attached to the lower edge of the body and extends across and/or around a portion of the cavity. The elastic strip includes an inwardly-facing surface facing into the cavity and an outwardly-facing surface facing away from the cavity. At least part of one or both of the inwardly-facing surface and/or the outwardly-facing surface includes a non-slip portion. The non-slip portion is configured to generate a higher coefficient of friction with an adjacent surface than the elastic strip would provide without the non-slip portion.
US11547215B2	Footrest device A footrest device includes a base portion adapted to be switched between a first position and a second position. The base portion includes a first surface having a curved profile, wherein the first surface provides foot support to a user when the base portion is in the first position. The base portion also includes a second surface having a planar profile, wherein the second surface provides foot support to the user when the base portion is in the second position. The base portion further includes a pair of side surfaces extending between the first surface and the second surface, wherein at least one of the pair of side surfaces defines an indentation. The footrest device also includes at least one limit stop projecting from the first surface of the base portion, wherein the at least one limit stop is disposed proximate at least one of the pair of side surfaces.
US11547213B2	Seat cushion A seat cushion is provided. The seat cushion includes an upper pad, a lower pad, a support structure, a plurality of optical modules, and a processor. The upper pad includes a plurality of transparent areas. The lower pad is provided with a plurality of grooves to accommodate the optical modules. The support structure is connected between the upper pad and the lower pad. The optical modules are located below the upper pad and are disposed corresponding to the transparent areas. The optical modules respectively transmit sense signals and respectively receive feedback signals corresponding to the sense signals. The processor is coupled to the optical modules and is configured to collect optical signals.
US11547210B2	Retraction device and method for opening and closing a movable furniture part A retraction device for movable furniture parts has a driver movable along a first guide path, which is movable between a retracted position and a parked position and is directly or indirectly pretensioned into the retracted position by an energy storage device. The driver can be coupled to an activator in order to move the movable furniture part into a closed position. A method uses the driver for opening and closing the movable furniture part and tensioning and releasing a retraction device.
US11547206B2	Foldable supporting frame having independently rotatable legs A foldable supporting frame includes an upper frame and a plurality of legs disposed below the upper frame when unfolded to support the upper frame. The upper frame includes a plurality of bars, with adjacent bars in the plurality of bars coupled to each other or integrally formed with each other at their adjacent end portions. Each of the plurality of legs is coupled with a corresponding bar in the plurality of bars and independently rotatable about an axis defined by the corresponding bar. When folded, the plurality of legs is disposed in an interior defined by the upper frame.
US11547205B2	Collapsible measuring and cutting craft table A collapsible measuring and cutting craft table enables cutting, measuring, and stowing fabric and craft materials from a foldable, height-adjustable, and mobile work surface. The craft table comprises a large, flat work surface having a center panel and two hingedly attached drop leaf panels that fold down for storage. Center support members support the center panel in a horizontal position at the desired working height. Two center support members supports the center panel of the work surface. The outer support members pivot outwardly to a support position to support the drop leaf panels. The outer support members pivot inwardly to a collapsed position to fold the drop leaf panels down perpendicularly relative to the center panel. The center support members telescopically adjust in length to height adjust the work surface. The support members terminates at wheels for mobility. Meshed baskets slide along rails that run between the center support members.
US11547195B2	Touchless, internet-connected beauty tester A universal beauty tester, that is intended for use by any one of a plurality of beauty product suppliers to allow a potential customer at a retail location to obtain a sample testing of one of the beauty products of these suppliers, includes: (a) a display housing configured to house advertising material for the beauty product in such a manner as to not allow unauthorized access to this advertising material, (b) a base, (c) a universal tester bladder that is configured to store any one of the beauty products that are being made available for testing, (d) a liquid dispensing mechanism (e) a non-contact sensing mechanism that is configured to: sense when a customer makes a motion to indicate a desire to receive a test sample of the beauty product, and dispense a test sample, and (f) a processor that controls the operation of the tester and compiles data regarding its use.
US11547188B2	Customizable card wallet A customizable card wallet accommodates a plurality of credit and identification cards. The wallet comprises a substantially rectangular top plate having a window opening in the central portion thereof, a substantially rectangular bottom plate having a pair of oppositely disposed relief channels at the periphery thereof for receiving a pair of oppositely disposed internal springs, and a substantially U-shaped card body interposed between the top and bottom plates, thereby defining an interior pocket. Upon insertion of at least one credit or identification card within the interior pocket, the internal springs urge the at least one card against the top plate interior facing surface.
US11547187B2	Stone setting method A method for assembling a stone on a setting support, the stone being cut to exhibit a table, a crown, a girdle and a pavilion, including the steps of: providing a substrate coated with a pattern including an electrically conductive layer covered with a resin layer, the pattern having an inner contour delimiting a hole through the coated substrate and an outer contour corresponding to the outer contour of the desired setting support; removing the resin layer; after dissolution of the resin layer, positioning the stone in the through hole, the stone resting on the electrically conductive layer; and electrodepositing a metal layer on the electrically conductive layer to form the setting support, in order to make the stone integral with the metal layer.
US11547181B2	Last, method for manufacturing last, and method for manufacturing footwear upper There is provided a user-dedicated last that can be easily manufactured without using large-scale equipment. A last for forming a footwear upper configuring an article of footwear comprises a foot length forming member defining a shape of the last at least in the lengthwise direction of the article of footwear, and a plurality of foot width forming members defining a shape of the last at least in the widthwise direction of the article of footwear and assembled to the foot length forming member.
US11547180B2	Sole structure with overmolded cleats A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a plate made of a polymeric material and a plurality of cleats each made of a metallic material. Each of the cleats is overmolded onto the plate. Each of the cleats includes an internal portion and an external portion coupled to the internal portion. The external portion is disposed outside the plate. The internal portion is disposed inside the plate. The internal portion includes a lattice framework. The lattice framework defines a plurality of holes. The plate partly extends through the holes of the lattice framework to secure the plurality of cleats to the plate.
US11547171B2	Mechanical lock sole structure for braided footwear Present aspects are directed to an interlocking braided shoe and midsole system comprising a midsole insert having a plurality of protruding studs and a braided upper comprising a tubular containment structure. The tubular containment structure has a first zone comprising a first braid density and first braid configuration defining a plurality of apertures located on a top surface of the braided upper and a second zone having a second braid density and a second braid configuration defining a plurality of apertures located on the bottom surface of the braided upper. The plurality of apertures of the second braid configuration correspond to the plurality of protruding studs such that the plurality of protruding studs extend below an exterior surface of the braided upper through the plurality of apertures of the second braided configuration, coupling the bottom surface of the midsole insert with the braided upper.
US11547169B2	Surgical apparel system A medical garment for use with a helmet, wherein the garment comprises a shell and a transparent face shield configured to define a barrier between the wearer and the environment. The transparent face shield may comprise a tab configured to be at least partially disposed within an alignment channel of the helmet when the medical garment is attached to the helmet to orient the shell relative to the helmet. The tab may also be separate from the transparent face shield and disposed on the shell of the medical garment. The transparent face shield may also comprise an attachment element configured to removably couple with a coupling member of the helmet, wherein the attachment element and coupling member comprise complementary coupling surfaces.
US11547167B2	Protection attachment for a helmet A helmet attachment may include a body, a connector, and a fastener. The body may have a rim and a concave inner surface configured to engage convex outer surface of a helmet. The connector may be coupled to the inner surface of the body and the connector may be configured to engage a helmet connector. The fastener may extend from the rim and be configured to engage an element coupled to the helmet.
US11547164B2	Material product holding systems and methods Various examples are provided related to processing and handling of products. In one example, among others, a material product holding system includes a product holding assembly and a structure supporting the product holding assembly, the structure coupled to the positioning assembly. The product holding assembly can include support arms and a positioning assembly that can adjust positioning of the support arms with respect to each other to engage with at least a portion of a product supported by the support arms. In another example, a method include engaging support arms with a surface of at least a portion of a product, the support arms tensioning the product, positioning the support arms to load the product on a workstation, contracting the support arms to remove the tension, processing the product, re-engaging the support arms after completion of the processing, and unloading the product from the workstation.
US11547161B2	Thumb brace A thumb brace comprising a glove having a thumb portion disposed between a palm side and a back side and comprising a first attachment region positioned adjacent a base of the thumb portion and a second attachment region positioned on the back side of the glove; a first elastic strap having a first end, a mid-portion, and a second end, wherein the mid-portion is disposed within a cradle of the glove between the thumb portion and an index finger portion of the glove, the first end is releasably attached to the first attachment region, and the second end is releasably attached to the first attachment region, whereby the first strap extends a distal end of a thumb metacarpal bone of a user of the brace; and a second elastic strap having a first end, a mid-portion, and a second end, wherein the first end is attached to the palm side of the glove and the second end is releasably attached to the second attachment region, whereby the second strap reduces a proximal end of a thumb metacarpal bone of a user of the brace.
US11547160B2	Gown with selectively openable sleeve A garment (300) includes a body-covering portion (301). A sleeve (100) is attached to the body-covering portion at a seam (310) and extends to a terminal edge (102) defining a first linear portion (104), a second linear portion (105), and a curved portion (106) spanning the first linear portion and the second linear portion. A first fastener (107) is coupled to the first linear portion on an interior side (201) of the terminal edge, while a second fastener (108) is coupled to the second linear portion on an exterior side (101) of the terminal edge. A third fastener (212) is coupled to the seam on an exterior side of the seam, while a fourth fastener (211) coupled to the seam on an interior side of the seam.
US11547157B2	Garment, in particular a sports garment Disclosed is a garment, particularly a sports garment, including at least two pieces of fabric assembled to each other by a first weak seam arranged so as to give in the event of traction applied to one of the pieces of fabric so as to allow the separation of the pieces. The at least two pieces of fabric are also assembled by at least one second seam, called a strong seam, which is more solid than the first seam and arranged so as not to give in the event of traction applied to one of the pieces of fabric, and so as to become completely undone by pulling on one of the threads forming the seam so that it no longer joins the at least two pieces of fabric.
US11547156B2	Combination air filter and protective gown A combined air filter and protective gown includes a protective gown; at least one tube; at least one air filter; a waist belt; check valves disposed at a face, two hands, and two ankles of the protective gown respectively; and ties for fastening the face, the hands, and the ankles of the protective gown respectively. One end of each tube is terminated inside the protective gown and the other end thereof is attached to the air filter. Each air filter is attached to the waist belt. Each air filter includes a centrifugal fan, a circuit board, a UV lamp, a filter element formed of activated carbon, a power supply, a housing for enclosing the centrifugal fan, the circuit board, the UV lamp, the filter element, and the power supply, and a cover threadedly secured to the housing.
US11547154B2	Asphyxiation-safe adjustable bib with placemat An asphyxiation-safe adjustable bib and placemat provides a bib having a rear surface that supports a bib retainer in one of a plurality of positions so a length of the bib can be adjusted to accommodate a height of a wearer. The bib retainer and a portion of the bib adjacent the bib retainer are inserted into a bib retainer channel of the placemat to secure the bib to the placemat. The bib retainer in the bib retainer channel resists movement of the bib away from the placemat but enables forceful movement of the bib away from the placemat to protect against injury due to asphyxiation if the wearer slips or falls from a chair while using the bib and placemat.
US11547153B2	Athletic garment with integral cup assembly An athletic garment generally includes a short member, a supporter, and a plurality of straps. The short member may include a front panel, rear panel, two side panels, and a waistband. The supporter is dimensioned to releasably receive an athletic protective cup. The straps are coupled to one end of the supporter and are attached to the opposing rear panel of the short member.
US11547151B2	Electrically operated aerosol-generating device with continuous power regulation An aerosol-generating device is provided, including an electrical power source; an electrical heater; and a power control circuit connected between the power source and the heater, the circuit including a power measuring unit configured to determine a power supplied to the heater from the power source and to output a power measurement voltage proportional to power supplied to the heater, a voltage comparator connected to the power measuring unit and configured to output a voltage difference signal based on a difference between the power measurement voltage and a reference voltage, and a power regulator connected between the power source and the heater and responsive to the voltage difference signal, the power regulator being configured to adjust a current or a voltage supplied to the heater in order to return the voltage difference signal to within a predetermined range or in order to minimize the voltage difference signal.
US11547146B2	Aerosol generating device, method of controlling aerosol generating device, and program An aerosol generating device which is capable of generating an aerosol at an appropriate timing includes: a power source which supplies power in order to atomize an aerosol source and/or heat a flavor source; a sensor which outputs a measurement value for controlling the power supplied; and a controller which controls the power supplied on the basis of the measurement value. The controller controls a power supply amount from the power source to be a first value when the measured value is equal to or larger than a first threshold and smaller than a second threshold larger than the first threshold, and the power supply amount to be larger than the first value when the measured value is equal to or larger than the second threshold.
US11547142B2	Aerosol generation device having structure for preventing liquid leakage An aerosol generation device includes a case into which a cigarette is to be inserted; a protrusion pipe of a hollow shape protruding from one end portion of the case and having an opening; a heater installed in the case such that an end portion thereof is positioned inside the protrusion pipe, and configured to generate heat when an electric signal is applied thereto; and a heater fixing portion installed inside the protrusion pipe to support the heater and comprising a round surface that extends from an inner side surface of the protrusion pipe.
US11547140B2	Banded papers, smoking articles and methods Wrapper for cigarette manufacture includes transversely extending band regions applied by a printing technique, such as gravure printing. The band regions comprise starch, an anti-wrinkling agent such as 1,2 propylene glycol or glycerin, and optionally calcium carbonate. Any suitable printing technique can be used to apply the aqueous solution to the banded regions. The pattern of banded regions may be bands, stripes, two-dimensional arrays, undulated regions, and the like along and/or around the tobacco rod. The pattern can be applied in one or more layers. The pattern may be configured so that when a smoking article is placed on a substrate, at least two longitudinal locations along the length of the tobacco rod have film-forming compound located only on sides of the smoking article not in contact with the substrate.
US11547139B2	Compact system for preparing personal smokable products An apparatus for preparing a smokeable product is provided. The apparatus includes an upper chamber configured to receive feed material, a feed material cutting mechanism comprising a size reducer configured to rotate in two directions, a motor configured to rotate the feed material cutting mechanism, a controller configured to selectively reverse direction of rotation of the feed material cutting mechanism, a power source configured to drive the motor, a switch for turning the power source off and on, and a fan in the uppermost chamber configured to move feed material within the uppermost chamber to a lowermost chamber.
US11547135B2	Mitigation of chronic infant malnutrition Disclosed are nutraceutical formulations, and methods of using these nutraceutical formulations for the mitigation of chronic malnutrition in an infant, wherein the infant is breast feeding from a lactating mother ingesting one or more of said nutraceutical formulations in accordance with a prescribed regimen.
US11547131B2	Method of making dried food products A process for making a shelf-stable food, not requiring preservatives or refrigeration and in a form that is convenient for use as a snack food. A block of tofu or wheat gluten is first frozen so as to cause the formation of ice crystals that form cavities within the block. The frozen block is then thawed, cut into smaller pieces and drained of excess water. The thawed pieces are dried in a microwave-vacuum dehydrator to produce a crunchy food product.
US11547130B2	Nanocomposite bacteriostatic material and a preparation method and an application thereof The present invention discloses a novel nano-composite antibacterial material and a preparation method and an application thereof, and belongs to the technical field of preservative materials. The novel nano-composite antibacterial material disclosed by the present invention is prepared by mixing a dimethylimidazole solution, deionized water and a zinc nitrate solution to prepare a metal-organic framework carrier, compositing with nisin to form a nano antibacterial composite material, separating out from a solution in a precipitate form, centrifuging, removing a supernatant, cleaning and re-suspending with the deionized water. The novel nano-composite antibacterial material prepared by the present invention has an antibacterial effect superior to nisin having a same concentration. The present invention prominently improves an antibacterial activity and thermostability of the nisin under neutral and slightly alkaline conditions, effectively promotes antibacterial property and a usable range of the nisin, and further expands an application field of the metal-organic framework carrier.
US11547124B2	Equipment and method for frozen confectionery product with layered structure having external coating The present invention is concerned with an apparatus for making a coated frozen confectionery product by co-extrusion of a frozen confection and a coating substance, and in particular a nozzle body forming part of the apparatus. The nozzle body according to the invention has a nozzle exit, through which the coated confectionery product is discharged as stream; the stream of coated confectionery product being the frozen confectionery product at least partially coated with the coating substance. The nozzle body preferably comprises: —a frozen confection product channel communicating with at least one frozen confectionery inlet port and leading to the nozzle exit, —at least one coating supply channel communication with at least one coating inlet port and leading to at least one coating application chamber opening into the frozen confection product channel at a position upstream of the nozzle exit, and—a spreading tongue arranged downstream of the at least one coating application chamber and upstream of or forms part of the nozzle exit, said spreading tongue being adapted to distribute the coating substance onto the surface of the frozen confection and define the cross sectional shape of the stream of coated confectionery product. The invention also relates to a method for making a coated frozen confectionery product by co-extrusion.
US11547123B2	Methods for reducing negative flavor attributes in coffee and compositions therefrom The present invention relates to methods of reducing negative flavor attributes, such as bitterness, in coffee products. A coffee product with reduced perceptible bitterness may be prepared by providing a coffee product and adding vanillic acid to the coffee product.
US11547122B2	Preventing physical instability of heat treated dairy based products Methods of preventing creaming and age gelation in heat treated dairy based products are provided herein. Heat treated dairy based products are also provided, in which physical instability is prevented.
US11547118B1	Natural pesticides, substances and methods of fabrication thereof Methods of fabricating a natural substance may include obtaining a particulate silica including perlite, preparing a liquid formula having at least one essential oil and preparing the natural substance by applying the liquid formula to the particulate silica.
US11547117B2	Coating for capturing and killing viruses on surfaces Disclosed herein is a nano-coating platform that is designed to ‘capture’ and ‘kill’ (i.e. inactivate) virus species to prevent surface to surface contamination/transmission and thereby the spread of novel viruses. The platform is comprised of alternating layers of charged polymers (producing a multi-layer coating). The cationic layer may be grafted with oligomeric species, chosen to bind strongly to unique/specific virus surface features, thereby mediating capture of the virus (with the choice of oligomeric species allowing generalization to a given virus). Natural light (excitation) to UV (local emission) up-converting nanoparticles are seeded into the anionic layer and mediate the inactivation (‘killing’) of the bound virus species.
US11547116B2	Metal oxide compounds and infusion into polymer compounds Described is an initial liquid composition with at least antimicrobial, antibacterial, and/or anti-viral properties comprising chelated metal oxide particles suspended in a polyol, such that metal oxide particles are homogeneously dispersed in a primarily liquid based polyol carrier so that chelated metal oxide particles form a stable complex suspension that is optionally an alkaline based aqueous silver oxide dispersion. The liquid composition can be subsequently added to any polymer or polymer compound/system where the polymer degrades or melts at a temperature lower than the polyol carrier degradation or boiling temperature. The metal oxide complex may also impart beneficial semi-conductive or conductive as well as permeability and flammability property changes to the polymer (host) system.
US11547115B2	Wettable agrochemical composition Disclosed is a wettable agrochemical composition comprising an agrochemical active component (A), which is a compound represented by the following formula (I) or an agriculturally and horticulturally acceptable acid addition salt thereof, one or more additives, and one or more surfactants, the wettable agrochemical composition being solid at 30° C. This wettable agrochemical composition has excellent physical properties of the formulation and storage stability.
US11547114B2	Combination of pyroglutamic acid and a strobilurin fungicide for improved plant health effects The subject matter described herein relates generally to compositions and formulations and methods of use of combinations of pyroglutamic acid and a strobilurin fungicide for improving plant growth, health and yields, and for protecting plants against selected stress conditions.
US11547102B2	Method for screening saltiness enhancer using saltiness receptor A method for screening an active ingredient of a saltiness enhancer, the screening method including the following steps: (i) a step for determining whether a test substance is a compound capable of promoting functional expression of the TMC4 gene or TMC4 protein; and (ii) a step for selecting, as an active ingredient of a saltiness enhancer, a test substance that has been determined in step (i) to be a compound capable of promoting functional expression of the TMC4 gene or TMC4 protein.
US11547100B2	Method for screening gene expression in lincRNA-deficient mice or rats Genetically modified non-human animals are provided that exhibit a functional lack of one or more lncRNAs. Methods and compositions for disrupting, deleting, and/or replacing lncRNA-encoding sequences are provided. Genetically modified mice that age prematurely are provided. Also provided are cells, tissues and embryos that are genetically modified to comprise a loss-of-function of one or more lncRNAs.
US11547095B2	Device and method for controlling a flight opening of a beehive box The present disclosure relates to an arrangement (6) for controlling an entrance hole (2) of a beehive (1) of a beehive with bees, comprising a closure element (11) for at least partially closing the entrance hole (2). According to the present disclosure, the arrangement (6) comprises at least one identification unit (5) arrangeable or arranged on a queen bee (4), a reading unit (7) for reading out the at least one identification unit (5), wherein the reading unit (7) or at least one antenna unit (8) of the reading unit (7) is arrangeable or arranged at the entrance hole (2), and an actuation unit (12), in particular coupled with the reading unit (7), for actuating the closure element (11). Moreover, the present disclosure relates to a method for controlling an entrance hole (2) of a beehive (1).
US11547094B1	Poultry fountain and feeding system The poultry fountain and feeding station is a mechanical structure. The poultry fountain and feeding station provides food and water used to feed poultry. The poultry fountain and feeding station comprises a food reservoir, a water reservoir, a control circuit, and a pedestal. The food reservoir, the water reservoir, and the control circuit mount on the pedestal. The pedestal elevates the food reservoir, the water reservoir, and the control circuit above a supporting surface. The food reservoir provides food for the poultry. The water reservoir provides water to the poultry. The control circuit controls access to the food contained in the food reservoir. The control circuit controls the temperature of the water in the water reservoir. The control circuit illuminates the space around the poultry fountain and feeding station.
US11547093B2	Process of using Arkansas net energy formulations of feed ingredients for broiler production This invention relates generally to a process of using Arkansas net energy formulations of feed ingredients for broiler production. In calculating energy requirements, the invention accounts for the heat generated due to maintaining body composition as well as the energy accretion from gain. The process is configured be incorporated into and utilized by a system for formulating feed rations.
US11547088B2	System and method for selecting and executing training protocols for autonomously training an animal One variation of a method for autonomously training an animal includes: loading an autonomous training protocol for the animal onto a training apparatus configured to dispense units of a primary reinforcer responsive to behaviors performed by the animal; during an autonomous training session for the animal, accessing a video feed of a working field near the training apparatus, detecting the animal in the video feed, and executing the first autonomous training protocol; calculating a training score for the autonomous training session based on behaviors performed by the animal during the autonomous training session; selecting a manual training protocol, from a set of manual training protocols, based on the training score; generating a prompt to execute the first manual training protocol with the animal during a first manual training session; and transmitting the prompt to a user associated with the animal.
US11547086B1	Pet liquid feeding appliance A pet liquid feeding appliance includes an appliance body and multiple feeding assemblies installed at an outer end of the appliance body. The appliance body defines a discharge port for use in conjunction with the feeding assembly, and is further provided with a feeding trough. The feeding assembly includes a fixing piece and a nipple installed at one end of the fixing piece. Both ends of the nipple are each provided with a clamping slot. The fixing piece is provided with a clamping column for use in cooperation with the nipple. The fixing piece and the nipple are detachably connected to each other. One end of the clamping column is provided with a hook, and one end of the fixing piece is provided with a liquid outlet. By providing multiple feeding assemblies, multiple pets can drink together at the same time.
US11547079B2	Soybean variety 61257578 The soybean variety 61257578 is disclosed. The invention relates to seeds, plants, plant cells, plant tissue, harvested products and soybean lint as well as to hybrid soybean plants and seeds obtained by repeatedly crossing plants of variety 61257578 with other plants. The invention also relates to plants and varieties produced by the method of essential derivation from plants of 61257578 and to plants of 61257578 reproduced by vegetative methods, including but not limited to tissue culture of regenerable cells or tissue from 61257578.
US11547077B2	Soybean variety 01083688 The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01083688. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01083688. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01083688 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01083688 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.
US11547073B1	Wheat cultivar 01083019 The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated 01083019. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar 01083019. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar 01083019 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar 01083019 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.
US11547067B2	Path-based water capacity determination for ancillary spans Systems and methods for determining optimal water capacity or distribution for each of a plurality of sections of a field to be irrigated by an ancillary span of an irrigation system are provided. A path is determined for a steering tower of the ancillary span that is comprised of a plurality of position-based coordinates. The position of the ancillary span steering tower (and thus the position of the ancillary span) relative to the determined path is always known and, accordingly, the optimal water capacity or distribution for the needs of its location can be readily determined based upon a calculated area factor percentage.
US11547066B2	Mobile drip tube irrigation system having adjustable drip tube positioning A mobile drip irrigation system includes a plurality of drip tubes anchored at a first end to a water supply conduit. As the mobile irrigation system travels across a surface to be watered a second, free end of each drip tube is pulled along the surface to provide precise and uniform water distribution through the drip tubes. A cable extending across each section of the mobile irrigation system is attached to the plurality of drip tubes within that section, with the cable movable via a winch mechanism to shift the position of the drip tubes within that section to correspondingly shift the drag path of the tubes to a desired location. In exemplary embodiments, a lower manifold distributes water to the drip tubes, and in further embodiments a support restraint provides support to the lower manifold.
US11547064B2	Device for growing plants above a selected surface A device for growing plants above a selected surface includes a bottom member disposed upon a selected surface; a top member disposed upon and secured to said bottom member via two longitudinal securing seams, whereby, said top member includes two outer longitudinal flap portions and a longitudinal center portion, which ultimately receives a growing material in which plants and/or seeds are disposed. The longitudinal flap portions are ultimately folded above the growing material whereby longitudinal edge portions of the flap portions are separated a predetermined distance for allowing water and light to engage the growing material. Pipe members are removably secured to longitudinal edge portions of each longitudinal side of the bottom member, thereby enabling the manual lifting and transport of the device for disposal upon a selected surface.
US11547063B1	Light-emitting devices for horticulture applications Solid-state lighting devices and more particularly light-emitting devices for horticulture applications are disclosed. Light-emitting devices are disclosed with aggregate emissions that target chlorophyll absorption peaks while also providing certain broader spectrum emissions between the chlorophyll absorption peaks. The aggregate emissions may be provided by light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that emit wavelengths that correspond with certain chlorophyll absorption peaks and lumiphoric materials that provide broader spectrum emissions. The aggregate emissions are configured to have reduced emissions from lumiphoric materials in ranges close to certain chlorophyll absorption peaks, such as above 600 nanometers (nm). In this regard, light-emitting devices according to the present disclosure provide the ability to efficiently target specific chlorophyll absorption peaks for plant growth while also providing suitable lighting for occupants in a horticulture environment.
US11547058B2	Agricultural baler An agricultural baler includes a feeder duct communicating with a bale chamber for charges of crop material to be transferred into a bale chamber. The baler also includes a door that defines at least a portion of a bottom wall of the feeder duct. The door is movable between: (i) a door-open-position, in which an opening in the bottom wall is provided; and (ii) a door-closed-position in which the opening is closed. The baler further includes a pick-up device that is movable between: (i) a lowered-position in which it is operable to convey crop material into the feeder duct; and (ii) a raised-position in which it is spaced further away from the ground than in the lowered-position. The pick-up device is mechanically coupled to the door of the bottom wall such that movement of the pick-up device causes the door to move from the door-open-position to the door-closed-position.
US11547056B2	Frame assembly for an agricultural round baler A frame assembly of an agricultural round baler. The agricultural round baler includes at least one roller and a tail gate. The frame assembly includes a main frame and a pair of frame modules removably connected to the main frame. Each frame module of the pair of frame modules includes at least one roller mount configured for mounting the at least one roller and a tail gate mount configured for mounting the tail gate and defining a pivot axis of the tail gate. The pair of frame modules defines a baler size for producing a correspondingly sized round bale.
US11547055B2	Rotor for a high capacity baler A square baler including a pickup mechanism configured to pick up crop material from a single windrow on the ground, and a rotor configured to receive crop material picked up by the pickup mechanism. The rotor includes a first toothed section, a second toothed section, and an interior auger flighted section located between the first toothed section and the section toothed section. The rotor is configured to separate crop material into two streams of crop material.
US11547054B2	Weed seed destruction Weed seeds are destroyed in the chaff from a combine harvester by repeated high speed impacts caused by a rotor mounted in one of a pair of side by side housings which accelerate the discarded seeds into contact with stator bars at angularly spaced positions around the axis of the rotor. The stator bars are formed from bent sheet metal which are L-shaped or U-shaped in cross-section to define a first leg lying in a cylindrical surface surrounding the axis of the rotor and a second leg extending outwardly from the cylindrical surface connected to the first leg at an apex at a leading end of the first leg relative to the direction of rotation of the rotor. When U-shaped, the bars are symmetrical and can be reversed when the second leg is worn for extended life.
US11547051B2	Hydrostatic transaxle A hydrostatic transaxle includes: a casing that is provided with an openable and closable filter insertion port and is filled with hydraulic oil; a hydraulic continuously variable transmission that is arranged inside the casing; a filter holding member that includes a support base that is a hollow cylindrical portion and oil-tightly partitions an inside of a cylinder and an outside of the cylinder, and a filter connection port that is a hollow cylindrical portion extending from a peripheral side surface of the support base and communicating with the inside of the cylinder, the support base communicating the inside of the cylinder to the port, and arranged between the center section and the casing facing the port; and a filter body that is freely inserted to and removed from the casing via the filter insertion port.
US11547049B2	Windrower variable rate header floatation system An agricultural machine includes a float cylinder interconnecting a header linkage system and a frame of the machine. A first rod side accumulator and a second rod side accumulator are both in fluid communication with a rod side fluid port of the float cylinder. A first accumulator control valve is positioned to control the first rod side accumulator, and is selectively controllable between an open position allowing fluid communication between the first rod side accumulator and the rod side fluid port of the float cylinder, and closed position blocking fluid communication between the first rod side accumulator and the rod side fluid port of the float cylinder. The system provides a slower first float response with the first accumulator control valve open, and a faster second float response with the first accumulator control valve closed.
US11547048B2	Spreader system for an agricultural harvester with an oscillating deflector A spreader system of an agricultural vehicle for spreading crop residue over a field includes a first spreader device including a plurality of first paddles configured to rotate about a first axis to define a first spread path; and a second spreader device including a plurality of second paddles configured to rotate about a second axis to define a second spread path. The second spreader device and the first spreader device are located side-by-side. The spreader system further includes deflector that include a first deflector portion for deflecting the first spread path and a second deflector portion for deflecting the second spread path. The spreader further includes a deflector driver connected to the deflector. The deflector driver is configured to move the first deflector portion and the second deflector portion of the deflector in a direction generally parallel to the first axis or the second axis in an oscillating pattern.
US11547047B2	Lawn maintenance device having offset wheels A lawn maintenance device has a transverse center line, a frame, and a power source including an output shaft attached to the frame. The lawn maintenance device further includes a rotating cutting blade. A left side is located on one side of the transverse center line and a right side located on a second side of the transverse center line. A plurality of ground engaging members are attached to the frame enabling movement of the lawn maintenance device along an associated driven surface. The ground engaging members on the left side are located at a first distance from the transverse center line that is different from a second distance that those on the right side are located from the transverse center line. Another example includes ground engaging members on opposite sides of the lawn maintenance device being located at different distances from a central axis of the cutting blade.
US11553624B1	Integrated thermal interface detachment mechanism for inaccessible interfaces Integrated Thermal Interface Detachment Mechanism for Inaccessible Interfaces are disclosed. According to an aspect, an exemplary device for an electronic component having a thermal interface material, comprising a heat sink configured to contact the thermal interface material and configured to heat transfer interface with the electronic component while the thermal interface material is in contiguous contact with both the heat sink and the electronic component, and a separator mechanism configured to advance a separator ram with respect to the heat sink and effect a force upon the thermal interface material, such that advancing the ram breaks the contiguous contact of the thermal interface material with at least one of the heat sink and the electronic component.
US11553622B2	Connector assembly The present disclosure provides a connector assembly including a receptacle connector, a shielding shell and a heat sink. The shielding shell covers the receptacle connector. The heat sink is assembled to the shielding shell and includes a heat dissipating base plate and a heat dissipating fin soldered on the heat dissipating base plate. The heat dissipating base plate has a soldering region on which solder is provided and a recessed channel provided between a rim of the heat dissipating base plate and an outer periphery of the soldering region. The solder is provided within the soldering region in a manner such that a face of the soldering region is covered by the solder.
US11553615B2	Magnetic operator interface assembly A system for connecting and monitoring a magnetic operator interface assembly. The assembly can provide protection of an operator interface by limiting glare, UV damage, and exposure to rain. It can also protect the operator interface from high pressure cleaning equipment. The assembly is removably magnetically mountable to a sealed enclosure without breaching the enclosure's seal. The magnetic operator interface assembly can withstand operational forces, staying at a magnetically fixed position and without becoming accidentally detached. It is also easy to intentionally install and remove. The system may include sensors that can inform a local or remote dashboard about the status of the magnetic operator interface assembly, such as whether it is installed and whether the cover is open or closed. The system may also include a locking system to prevent tampering and limit access to the operator interface.
US11553613B2	Foldable display device A foldable display device includes a display panel; a first support member and a second support member disposed on a surface of the display panel and respectively including first biasing members; a first member and a second member that are respectively slideably coupled to the first support member and the second support member and respectively include second biasing members; and a hinge member connected to the first member and the second member to vary an angle between the first member and the second member with respect to at least one rotation axis.
US11553604B2	Display apparatus Discussed is a display apparatus including a display panel, and a back cover coupled to a rear surface of the display panel. The back cover includes a hemming part formed to face a rear surface of the back cover by bending at least a portion of the back cover.
US11553601B2	Wiring board and method for manufacturing the same A wiring board includes a resin insulating layer having a component mounting surface, first connection pads formed on the component mounting surface of the resin insulating layer, second connection pads formed on the component mounting surface of the resin insulating layer such that the second connection pads are surrounding the first connection pads, and a protruding part including a metal material and formed on the component mounting surface of the resin insulating layer such that a portion of the protruding part is embedded in the resin insulating layer and that the protruding part is positioned between the first connection pads and the second connection pads and surrounding the first connection pads.
US11553599B2	Component carrier comprising pillars on a coreless substrate A component carrier includes a stack with an electrically conductive layer structure and an electrically insulating layer structure. The electrically conductive layer structure having a first plating structure and a pillar. The pillar has a seed layer portion on the first plating structure and a second plating structure on the seed layer portion. A method of manufacturing such a component carrier and an arrangement including such a component carrier are also disclosed.
US11553575B2	Server apparatus, information processing system, and operating method for system A server apparatus includes a communication interface and a controller configured to transmit and receive information via the communication interface, wherein the controller is configured to transmit an instruction for controlling light emission by a plurality of floor coverings, each floor covering including a light emitting element, to the plurality of floor coverings based on positional information for a first point where a pedestrian is located in an area where the plurality of floor coverings are disposed and positional information for a second point different from the first point in the area.
US11553573B2	Relay circuit and electric junction box A relay circuit includes a relay and a current divider. The relay includes a coil and a contact. The contact is configured to switches on and off a supply of power to a load that is configured to operate with power supplied from a direct-current power supply through conduction of the coil. The current divider is connected between the contact and the load and configured to split a current supplied from the power supply to the load. The current divider incudes a resistor and a capacitor connected in series and grounded.
US11553572B2	Power converter circuit for a lighting device A power converter circuit may include a control circuit configured to generate a drive signal for rendering a semiconductor switch conductive and non-conductive to generate a bus voltage across a bus capacitor. The control circuit may adjust a minimum operating period of the drive signal to a first value when an output power of the power converter circuit is greater than a first threshold and to a second value when the output power is less than a second threshold. The control circuit may comprise a comparator that generates the drive signal in response to a sense voltage and a threshold voltage. When operating in a standby mode, the control circuit may adjust a magnitude of the threshold voltage based on an instantaneous magnitude of an alternating-current line voltage received by the power converter circuit, such that an input current drawn by the power converter circuit is sinusoidal.
US11553561B2	Protection of the UE identity during 802.1x carrier hotspot and wi-fi calling authentication This disclosure relates to techniques for performing Wi-Fi authentication in a wireless communication system. Public key cryptography may be used to enhance the confidentiality of the user's permanent identity in transit. In some embodiments, a RSA-OAEP(SHA-256) encryption scheme may be used to protect the permanent identity when the EAP client needs to send the user's permanent identity to the server in the absence of pseudonym or fast re-authentication identity. In some embodiments, a server certificate is used to authenticate a iWLAN tunnel to protect an IMSI during setup of a Wi-Fi call. Using the methods described herein on both or either of the EAP client and server side may offer improved privacy protection.
US11553558B2	Method and apparatus for accelerating ciphering and deciphering in wireless communication system An apparatus and a method capable of effectively providing services in a mobile communication system, and a data processing method of a data reception apparatus are provided. The apparatus and method includes obtaining, by a first lower packet data convergence protocol (PDCP) layer and a second lower PDCP layer, a plurality of PDCP packet data units (PDUs) based on data received from a first base station (BS) and a second BS, parallel deciphering, by the first and second lower PDCP layers, the plurality of PDCP PDUs, transmitting, from the first and second lower PDCP layers to an upper PDCP layer, the plurality of deciphered PDCP PDUs, and reordering, by the upper PDCP layer, the plurality of deciphered PDCP PDUs.
US11553556B2	Emergency services support for a device which does not have a valid subscription This disclosure is related to a procedure to provide emergency services support for a UE which does not have a valid subscription for the serving PLMN. This disclosure more specifically provides procedure to support IMS emergency call or eCall support for a UE which is in limited state on a E-UTRA cell is connected to both EPC and 5GCN.
US11553554B2	Device and method for controlling idle mode discontinuous reception Embodiments include methods for discontinuous reception (DRX) performed by a wireless device. Such methods include receiving, from an access node while operating in idle mode, a first set of beams during operative instants of at least one DRX cycle according to a first DRX cycle pattern. Such methods include determining reception quality metrics for respective beams of the first set and determining a second DRX cycle pattern based on the reception quality metrics. Such methods include receiving, from the access node while operating in idle mode, a second set of beams during operative instants of a subsequent DRX cycle according to the second DRX cycle pattern. Other embodiments include wireless devices configured to perform such methods and computer-readable media storing program code that embody such methods.
US11553549B2	Multi-access PDU session state synchronization between UE and network A PDU session status information element (IE) is used to bi-directionally synchronize the state of a multi-access (MA) Protocol data unit (PDU) session between UE and NW. In the downlink, the PDU session status IE is included in a 5GMM message sent from NW to UE over an access type, and it indicates the user plane resources are NOT established at NW side on the access type the 5GMM message is sent over. For MA PDU sessions having user plane resources established in the UE side only on the access type the 5GMM message is sent over, the UE performs a local release of those MA PDU sessions. For MA PDU sessions having user plane resources established in the UE side on both access types, the UE performs a local release on the user plane resources on the access type the 5GMM message is sent over.
US11553547B2	Callback tokens for dropped calls A method and system that support re-establishing a dropped call or communication is disclosed. A terminal may publish its parameters to other terminals through in-band or out-of-band signaling. Token values may then be determined by a weighted sum of parameters, where the terminal having the largest weighted sum possesses the token. If the call or communication drops, the terminal possessing the token then initiates communication to the other terminals. In addition, a plurality of tokens may be used when there are more than two terminals in a call. The terminals may be partitioned into groups, where one of the terminals in each group possesses a token.
US11553546B2	Methods and systems for radio access network aggregation and uniform control of multi-RAT networks Methods and systems for Radio Access Network (RAN) aggregation of multiple Radio Access Technologies (RATs). A method disclosed herein includes aggregating the RATs at a RAN level to provide at least one User Equipment (UE) with multi-connectivity. The method further includes enabling at least one Centralized unit (gNodeB-CU) within at least one RAN node to uniformly control Distributed Units (DUs) of different RATs (5G New Radio (NR) and Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) RATs). The method further includes enabling the at least one gNB-CU to control the at least one UE and allow the at least one UE to connect with an additional RAT irrespective of an initial RAT, the UE is connected to. The method further includes controlling WLAN Access Point (AP) as a 5G distributed unit (gNB-DU).
US11553543B2	Link combining and component carrier selection across sidelink and access link interfaces Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a relay user equipment (UE) may detect, on a sidelink, a sidelink transmission that carries a transport block (TB) to be forwarded to a base station. The relay UE may detect, on an access link, an uplink transmission that carries the TB. The relay UE may generate a message that includes the TB to be forwarded to the base station, wherein the message includes data associated with the TB that is obtained from one or more of the sidelink transmission or the uplink transmission. The relay UE may transmit the message to the base station via the access link. Numerous other aspects are described.
US11553542B2	Device-to-device signaling Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a first user equipment (UE) may encapsulate, into a link layer sidelink management message, upper layer signaling for managing a direct communication connection with a second UE. The first UE may transmit, to the second UE, the link layer sidelink management message including the upper layer signaling. The second UE may selectively transmit, to the first UE, a link layer sidelink response message based at least in part on a content of the upper layer signaling in the link layer sidelink management message. Numerous other aspects are provided.
US11553538B2	Network connection selections based on quality scores In example implementations, methods for selecting a network connection for paired endpoint devices and an apparatus for performing the same is provided. The method includes establishing a connection to a mobile endpoint device. A first quality score associated with a wireless connection of the mobile endpoint device is calculated based on a parameter associated with the wireless connection between the mobile endpoint device and a wireless network. A network selection is made based on a comparison of the first quality score and a second quality score. The second quality score is associated with a connection between the computer and a communication network.
US11553529B2	Methods and apparatuses for determining and configuring a time-frequency resource, in the random access process The present application provides a method for determining a random access resource by a terminal in a wireless communication system, the method comprising: receiving, from a base station, configuration information corresponding to a synchronization signal block (SSB) including a SSB index, a random access preamble index and a random access channel mask index; determining a random access resource based on the SSB index and the random access channel mask index; determining a random access preamble based on the random access preamble index; and transmitting, to the base station, the random access preamble on the random access resource.
US11553528B2	Method of configuring random access resource, terminal, and network node A method of configuring a random access resource, a terminal, and a network node are provided. The method includes: receiving configuration information of a physical random access channel PRACH resource transmitted by a network node; wherein the configuration information is configured to indicate a PRACH transmission resource reserved by the network node for the terminal and used to transmit a beam failure recovery request.
US11553523B2	Uplink listen-before-talk failure recovery Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. A user equipment (UE) may identify a bandwidth part (BWP) to switch to after identifying consistent uplink listen-before-talk (LBT) failures on a first BWP based on parameters indicated by a base station. For example, the base station may transmit a switching parameter to the UE that the UE then uses to switch to a second BWP based on identifying the consistent uplink LBT failures on the first BWP. Subsequently, after selecting the second BWP, the UE may attempt to use the second BWP for uplink transmissions (e.g., after performing a random access procedure). Additionally, the UE may indicate the consistent uplink LBT failures to a base station associated with the failed BWP based on a type of cell that is using that failed BWP.
US11553521B2	Channel listening type indication method and apparatus Embodiments provide a channel listening type indication method and apparatus. In those embodiments, the method includes: determining, by a network device based on a relationship between a first sub-band set and a second sub-band set, a corresponding channel listening type for performing channel listening by a terminal device for the first sub-band set, where the first sub-band set includes at least one sub-band occupied when the network device schedules the terminal device to send uplink information, the second sub-band set includes at least one sub-band occupied by the network device to send downlink information, and the channel listening type includes a long listening type or a short listening type; and sending, by the network device, first indication information to the terminal device, where the first indication information is used to indicate the channel listening type.
US11553520B2	System and method for dynamically scheduling wireless transmissions without collision A system and method dynamically schedule wireless transmissions without collision. A master transmitter periodically transmits a time mark during a first predefined time slot of a plurality of consecutive time slots that form a transmission block. Multiple consecutive transmission blocks form a frame. An announcement transmission from a wireless transmitting device is received via at least one receiver during a second predefined time slot of the plurality of time slots. An allocator allocates, at least partly based upon the received announcement transmission, a third time slot of the plurality of time slots to the wireless transmitting device. A time slot reservation area of at least one subsequently transmitted time mark includes indication of the allocation of the third time slot to the wireless transmitting device. The wireless transmitting device receives the subsequently transmitted time mark and transmits only during the third time slot of subsequent frames.
US11553518B2	Prioritization of uplink transmissions on NR-U In an aspect, the present disclosure includes a method, apparatus, and computer readable medium for wireless communications for receiving, from a network entity, a configured grant associated with a listen-before-talk (LBT) procedure; determining a transmission priority on the configured grant associated with the LBT procedure; and determining a logical channel based on the transmission priority on the configured grant, wherein determining the logical channel further comprises determining that a scheduled transmission includes one or more signaling data transmissions on the configured grant, the one or more signaling data transmissions corresponding to at least one of a signaling radio bearer 0 (SRB0), SRB1, and SRB3; adjusting a priority level for the one or more signaling data transmissions to a highest priority level corresponding to a higher channel access priority class; and transmitting, to the network entity, on the configured logical channel of the configured grant after successfully performing the LBT procedure.
US11553517B2	Resource scheduling method, terminal device, and network device The embodiments of the application relate to a resource scheduling method, a terminal device and a network device. The method includes that: a first terminal device receives indication information and resource grant information from a network device, the resource grant information being to indicate a granted resource allocated to the first terminal device by the network device and the indication information being to indicate that the granted resource is configured to transmit data born on a target logical channel; and the first terminal device transmits the data born on the target logical channel to a second terminal device through the granted resource according to the indication information and the resource grant information. According to the resource scheduling method, terminal device and network device of the embodiments of the application, flexible configuration of a transmission resource for a terminal device in a special application scenario may be implemented.
US11553514B2	User terminal and radio communication method To appropriately control UL transmission such as a CSI reporting when performing communication by applying a different configuration from those of legacy LTE systems, a user terminal according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes: a transmission section that transmits one or more UL signals by using an uplink shared channel based on an instruction from a base station; and a control section that controls the transmission assuming that transmission durations of a plurality of UL signals do not overlap in a same symbol, or, when at least part of the transmission durations of the plurality of UL signals overlap in the same symbol, performs control to select and transmit the part of the UL signals.
US11553508B2	Uplink resource allocation among different OFDM numerology schemes The present disclosure relates to a resource allocation procedure, performed between a user equipment and radio base station. The UE is configured with at least one numerology scheme, each associated with parameters partitioning time-frequency radio resources into resource scheduling units differently. The UE is configured with logical channels each of which is associated with at least one numerology scheme. A receiver of the UE receives from the radio base station an uplink scheduling assignment, which indicates uplink radio resources usable by the UE. A processor of the UE determines for which numerology scheme the received uplink scheduling assignment is intended based on the received uplink scheduling assignment. The processor performs a logical channel prioritization procedure by allocating the assigned uplink radio resources to the configured logical channels and by prioritizing those logical channels that are associated with the numerology scheme for which the uplink scheduling assignment is intended.
US11553504B2	Handling overhead messages in 5G Certain aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods and apparatus for handing overhead messages in new radio (NR). An exemplary method generally includes receiving a first overhead message of a first type comprising first configuration information for the UE, determining a first priority level of the configuration information in the first overhead message, taking one or more first actions based on the first priority level, attempting to receive a second overhead message of a second type comprising second configuration information for the UE, if the second overhead message is received, determining a second priority level of the second configuration information in the second overhead message, taking one or more second actions based on the second priority level.
US11553500B2	UE assisted TCI state signaling for interference coordination In a particular implementation, a method of wireless communication includes detecting, at a user equipment (UE) associated with a first base station, one or more interfering beams generated by a second base station. The second base station is a neighboring base station of the first base station. The method also includes transmitting, from the UE to the first base station, an interference identification message indicating the one or more interfering beams. The method further includes receiving, from the first base station, a scheduling message indicating a set of beams of the second base station that are scheduled for use in upcoming transmissions.
US11553498B2	PDCCH resource configuration method, PDCCH resource determining method, network device and user equipment The present disclosure provides a PDCCH resource configuration method, a PDCCH resource determining method, a network device and a user equipment. The PDCCH resource configuration method is applied to a network device and includes: determining resource configuration information of PDCCH, where the resource configuration information at least includes: REG bundle size, CCE-REG mapping manner, and REG mapping manner; and configuring PDCCH resources according to the resource configuration information, and transmitting the resource configuration information to a user equipment.
US11553497B2	PUCCH collision processing method and terminal A PUCCH collision processing method and a terminal are provided, and the method includes: transmitting, in a case that a first PUCCH and a second PUCCH overlap in a first slot, one of the first PUCCH and the second PUCCH within the first slot according to a configuration of at least one of the first PUCCH and the second PUCCH, wherein, the first PUCCH is configured as multi-slot PUCCH repetition transmission, and a carried content in the first PUCCH includes one of Channel State Information CSI and a Scheduling Request SR, the second PUCCH is configured as single-slot or multi-slot PUCCH repetition transmission, and a carried content in the second PUCCH includes one of CSI and an SR; the first slot is one or more slots.
US11553494B2	Techniques for signaling a beam for periodic communications Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may receive a first transmission on a first beam of a set of beams in a first time period of a first transmission duration. The UE may identify a second beam of the set of beams in a second time period of the first transmission duration. The UE may transmit an indication of the identified second beam of the set of beams for an uplink transmission and/or a downlink transmission in a second transmission duration. Numerous other aspects are provided.
US11553493B2	Sidelink beam management Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. A device may be configured to support multi-beam, or multi-panel operations, or both which may allow multiple sidelink transmissions to occur simultaneously. In some cases, flexible beam-management for the beamformed sidelink communications is implemented to manage the beams. A transmitting UE may indicate transmission beam information to the base station that the base station may use to schedule sidelink transmissions as part of a beam management procedure. The beam management procedure may allow a transmitting UE to update transmission beam information based on the mobility of the sidelink UEs and other environmental factors. In some cases, beam management includes a beam training procedure that may be implemented to refine the sidelink beams, where support for multi-panel and multi-beam operation may allow for multiple beams to be trained simultaneously.
US11553492B2	Slot resource configuration method in wireless communication and device A slot resource configuration method in wireless communication and a device are provided, to resolve a problem of how to configure a flexible resource included in a new slot structure. In this method, user equipment-specific downlink control information (UE-specific DCI) sent by a base station is received, where the UE-specific DCI indicates a use configuration status of a flexible resource in at least one slot; and the flexible resource is configured according to the use configuration status. This method implements configuration of a flexible resource, so that the flexible resource can be used for communication, thereby improving slot resource usage.
US11553489B2	SFN transmission procedure for FR2 In an aspect, the present disclosure includes a method, apparatus, and computer readable medium for wireless communications for receiving, by a network entity from a user equipment (UE), a measurement report, wherein the network entity corresponds to a serving network entity; and determining, by the network entity, a single frequency network (SFN) network entity group for the UE based on the measurement report, wherein the SFN network entity group corresponds to a one or more neighbor network entities designated for transmitting SFN data to the UE.
US11553487B2	Method for selecting carrier and communication device A carrier selection method and a communications device includes obtaining channel busy ratios (CBR) of a plurality of candidate carriers. The method also includes performing filtering processing on the CBRs of the plurality of candidate carriers to obtain CBRs of the plurality of candidate carriers after filtering. The method also includes selecting a carrier from the plurality of candidate carriers according to the CBRs of the plurality of candidate carriers that are obtained after filtering. Therefore, filtering processing is performed on a measurement result of the CBRs of the plurality of candidate carriers, and the carrier is selected from the plurality of candidate carriers according to the CBRs of the plurality of candidate carriers that are obtained after filtering processing, thereby reducing carrier switching frequency and ensuring system stability while the carrier is selected.
US11553484B2	Communication device, communication method, and communication system A communication device is a communication device connected to a mobility network which is a network mounted in a mobility and which is used by a plurality of electronic control devices for communication. The communication device includes: a holding unit which holds range information indicating a transferable path range determined for a message on the mobility network; a receiving unit which receives the message on the mobility network; and a determining unit which determines validity of the received message by using the range information.
US11553479B2	Method and apparatus for transmitting S-SSB in NR V2X According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, provided is a method by which a first apparatus performs sidelink communication. The method comprises the steps of: receiving, from a base station, information about an S-SSB transmission resource; determining, on the basis of the information about the S-SSB transmission resource, a plurality of first slots within a first S-SSB period having an S-SSB period length, associated with a plurality of first S-SSBs; transmitting, to a second apparatus, the plurality of first S-SSBs on the plurality of first slots, wherein a slot interval between the plurality of first slots may be the same within the first S-SSB period.
US11553477B2	Dynamic switching among sidelink bandwidth parts associated with sidelink communication Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may receive switching information to switch from utilizing a first sidelink bandwidth part (SL-BWP) to utilizing a second SL-BWP, the first SL-BWP and the second SL-BWP being configured for sidelink communications. The UE may transmit or receive data associated with a sidelink communication based at least in part on the switching information. Numerous other aspects are provided.
US11553474B2	Communicating repetitions of multiple transport blocks scheduled by single downlink control information Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. Transport blocks may be scheduled using a single downlink control information (DCI) message. A wireless device may identify mapping pattern for mapping the transport blocks and repetitions of the transport blocks to communication resources. Mapping the transport blocks, or determining a mapping of the transport blocks, to communication resources may include partitioning the communication resources into subunits, where each subunit includes resources spread across each subband of a frequency hopping pattern and at least one instance of each of the scheduled transport blocks.
US11553471B2	Method and apparatus for transmitting data The present disclosure provides a user equipment and a method for performing data transmission. The method includes receiving at least one of downlink control information (DCI) or higher layer signaling from a base station; determining a transmission format of the data transmission based on at least one of the DCI or the higher layer signaling; and performing the data transmission based on the determined transmission format. The present disclosure also provides a base station and a method for performing data transmission.
US11553466B2	Method for transmitting and receiving uplink control signal and device for implementing same Disclosed are a communication technique for merging, with IoT technology, a 5G communication system for supporting a data transmission rate higher than that of a 4G system; and a system therefor. The present disclosure can be applied to intelligent services (for example, smart home, smart building, smart city, smart car or connected car, health care, digital education, retail, security, and safety-related services, and the like) on the basis of 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology. The present invention relates to a method and device for managing transmission beams of a terminal in a 5G system.
US11553461B2	User equipment autonomous resource selection Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide techniques for user equipment (UE) autonomous sidelink resource selection. A method that may be performed by a UE includes performing autonomous sidelink resource selection. The selection includes excluding resources, from a first resource set, associated with transmissions at a signal strength above a signal strength threshold to form a second resource set. The selection includes determining a resource amount in the second resource set is at or above a threshold percentage of a resource amount in the first resource set. The selection includes excluding, from the second resource set, resources associated with physical sidelink control channels (PSCCHs) without excluding resources associated with physical sidelink shared channels associated with the PSCCHs to form a third resource set. The selection includes randomly selecting resources for a PSCCH transmission from the third resource set. The method includes sending the PSCCH transmission using the randomly selected resources.
US11553460B2	Transmit and receive switching for sidelink communications Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. The methods include determining a sidelink message to transmit to a second user equipment (UE) over a time resource of a sidelink connection between a first UE and the second UE, encoding at least a subset of time periods of the time resource according to a configuration that is based on a switching time for the second UE for switching from a receiving mode to a transmitting mode during reception of the sidelink message during at least the subset of time periods of the time resource, and transmitting the sidelink message to the second UE using a set of time periods of the time resource that includes the subset of time periods.
US11553458B2	Apparatus and method for selecting resources in wireless communication system The disclosure relates to a pre-5th-Generation (5G) or 5G communication system to be provided for supporting higher data rates Beyond 4th-Generation (4G) communication system such as Long Term Evolution (LTE). The disclosure pertains to selection of resources in a wireless communication system. A method of operating a User Equipment (UE) is provided. The method includes acquiring configuration information of a plurality of sidelink resource pools and transmitting a sidelink signal to another UE using one resource pool among the plurality of sidelink resource pools. The plurality of sidelink resource pools may be configured within an equal Bandwidth Part (BWP).
US11553447B2	Registering an endpoint with multiple headend systems Techniques described herein register an endpoint device, such as a utility meter, with multiple headend systems. A system described herein includes a utility meter, which measures consumption of a resource, and a Network Management System (NMS) headend system, which manages a network. The utility meter joins the network and obtains an Internet Protocol (IP) address of the NMS headend system. The utility meter transmits a network registration request to the NMS headend system using the IP address of the NMS headend system and receives, from the NMS headend system, network-related settings of the network. The utility meter obtains an IP address of a second headend system configured to provide a service over the network. Further, the utility meter receives, from the second headend system, configuration settings for using the service of the second headend system and, as such, configures the radio with the network-related settings and the configuration settings.
US11553446B2	Technologies for managing internal time synchronization Technologies for managing internal time synchronization include an internet-of-things (IoT) device configured to determine a transport delay value as a function of a transmit path delay corresponding to a first message transmitted from an I/O device of the IoT device to a central timer of the IoT device and a receive path delay corresponding to a second message transmitted from the central timer to the I/O device. The IoT device is further configured to update, in response to having received a broadcast message from the central timer subsequent to having determined the transport delay value, a timestamp value of the received broadcast message as a function of the transport delay value. Other embodiments are described herein.
US11553444B2	Method, network apparatus, and terminal apparatus for indicating position of synchronization signal block Disclosed in the present invention are a method, network apparatus, terminal apparatus, and computer storage medium for indicating a position of a synchronization signal block. The method comprises: determining a transmission position of a synchronization signal block of at least one cell of a first type; and sending to a terminal apparatus, by means of signaling, the transmission position of the synchronization signal block of the at least one cell of the first type, wherein the terminal apparatus is covered by a cell of a second type managed by the network apparatus.
US11553443B2	Power headroom reporting procedure for multiple cells Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. In some wireless communications systems, a device, such as a user equipment (UE), may report power headroom measurements. To support accurate and reliable power headroom reports (PHRs), the UE may receive a first downlink control information (DCI) transmission for a first cell and determine whether a second DCI transmission for a second cell is received. The UE may generate the PHR based on whether a second DCI transmission was received after the first DCI transmission and may transmit the PHR including power headroom values for both cells. The UE may determine whether to perform an actual or virtual power headroom calculation for the second cell based on when the second DCI was received. Additionally or alternatively, the UE may determine whether to drop resources scheduled by the first or second DCI and may transmit the PHR in the remaining resources.
US11553436B2	Airborne status dependent uplink power control related task(s) for aerial UEs Systems and methods are disclosed herein for uplink power control in a cellular communications network that are particularly well-suited for flying wireless devices (e.g., aerial User Equipments (UEs)). In some embodiments, a method performed by a wireless device for uplink power control comprises receiving, from a base station, reference altitude information comprising one or more height thresholds and detecting that a height of the wireless device is above a height threshold. The method further comprises triggering and sending a measurement report to the base station upon detecting that the height of the wireless device is above the height threshold, and receiving, from the base station, an indication to use a particular one of two or more fractional pathloss compensation factors for uplink power control. The two or more fractional pathloss compensation factors for uplink power control comprise one or more wireless device specific fractional pathloss compensation factors.
US11553434B2	Power supply method and electronic device therefor An electronic device may include, for example: a first battery; at least one second battery; a power management module configured to monitor capacity information of the first battery; and a processor electrically connected to the first battery, the at least one second battery, and the power management module. The processor may be configured to: monitor whether a designated event or a low-power state in which a voltage of the first battery drops below a reference value has occurred, while the electronic device is driven using the first battery; determine that the designated event has occurred or that the first battery corresponds to the low-power state; and parallel-connect the first battery and at least one of the at least one second battery, based on determining that the designated event has occurred, or that the first battery corresponds to the low-power state. Various other embodiments are possible.
US11553428B2	Signal sending method, signal receiving method, and apparatuses The disclosure discloses a high-efficiency short training field sequence generation method, a signal sending method, a signal receiving method, and related apparatuses, where the high-efficiency short training sequence generation method includes: increasing frequency domain density of a frequency domain sequence corresponding to a first high-efficiency short training field sequence to generate a frequency domain sequence with increased frequency domain density; generating a second high-efficiency short training field sequence according to the frequency domain sequence with increased frequency domain density; and using the second high-efficiency short training field sequence as a high-efficiency short training field sequence in a preamble sequence of a data transmission frame in a wireless local area network WLAN. In embodiments of the disclosure, a cycle of a high-efficiency short training field sequence used for performing stage-2 AGC adjustment in the WLAN may be increased, and a maximum CSD value that can be used is further increased.
US11553427B2	Wake-up signaling for discontinuous reception groups Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may selectively monitor, based at least in part on a configuration of the UE, a cell of a first discontinuous reception (DRX) group for a wake-up signal (WUS); and selectively start, during a DRX cycle of the first DRX group associated with the WUS, a DRX on duration timer for a second DRX group based at least in part on the WUS and whether the second DRX group has a DRX on duration occasion during the DRX cycle of the first DRX group. Numerous other aspects are provided.
US11553424B2	Fast wakeup signal detector Aspects of the disclosure relate to a user equipment (UE) for wireless communication. The UE wakes to monitor for a wakeup signal (WUS) having a maximum WUS duration and configured to indicate an upcoming transmission of a paging signal corresponding to the WUS. The UE detects a reference signal tone energy from tones carrying reference signals, detects a WUS tone energy from tones designated for carrying the WUS, and determines whether the WUS is present or absent based on the WUS tone energy and the reference signal tone energy. The UE then transitions to a sleep state prior to an end of the maximum WUS duration when the WUS is determined to be absent. Alternatively, the UE remains awake when the WUS is determined to be present and receives the paging signal corresponding to the WUS. Other aspects, features, and embodiments are also claimed and described.
US11553418B2	Reporting transmission for discontinuous reception Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for reporting transmission for discontinuous reception. One method includes determining whether a symbol occurs within a discontinuous reception on duration time period. The method includes, in response to determining that the symbol occurs within the discontinuous reception on duration time period, determining whether to transmit a report. The method includes transmitting the report regardless of whether a discontinuous reception on duration timer is running.
US11553412B2	Enhanced broadband and mobility access Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a network communication device that includes a backhaul link circuit and a Wi-Fi access point to provide broadband services to a service provider's broadband customers and to provide mobility services to the service provider's mobility customers. This network communication device is installed outside of a dwelling unit in order to simplify the installation procedure and avoid property disruption. An extender device registered to a broadband customer user account may associate to the access point for seamless service. User equipment (UE) of the service provider's mobility customers may associate to the access point to receive Wi-Fi roaming services. Other embodiments are disclosed.
US11553411B2	End-to-end network slice selection and configuration A system and associated method for enabling end-to-end (E2E) network slicing in a 5G network are described. A (Radio) Access Network-Network Slice Selection Function ((R)AN-NSSF) can be configured to receive a (R)AN slice selection request and to select, from a pool of (R)AN slice instances, a (R)AN network slice instance including one or more (R)AN slice components. A Core Network-Network Slice Selection Function (CN-NSSF) can be configured to receive a CN slice selection request to select, from a pool of CN slice instances, a CN network slice instance including one or more CN slice components. A Network Slice Policy Control (NSPC) function can be configured to verify that the selected (R)AN slice instance and CN slice instance are consistent with operator policies.
US11553406B2	Evaluation period in NR-U networks In an aspect, the present disclosure includes a method, apparatus, and computer readable medium for wireless communications for determining, by a user equipment (UE), a first time period for an evaluation procedure during communications with a network entity; performing, by the UE, a first set of measurements of a quality of a first set of discovery reference signals during the first time period; and determining, by the UE, whether to initiate a set of actions associated with the evaluation procedure based on the first set of measurements of the quality of the first set of discovery reference signals.
US11553405B2	Discovery channel for unlicensed frequency band This disclosure provides systems, methods, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer-readable media, for advertising operating channels that are being operated in an unlicensed frequency band. One or more access points (APs) may transmit discovery information on a dedicated discovery channel for the unlicensed frequency band. The discovery information may indicate at least one operating channel that is being used by an AP for providing wireless access. The discovery information also may include other information useful for a station (STA) to discover APs, operating channels, and operating parameters. The STA may monitor the dedicated discovery channel to obtain the discovery information without conducting an active scanning or passive scanning procedure.
US11553402B2	Systems and methods for subscription based multicast service discovery A method may include receiving registration information from a first user equipment (UE) device and identifying a first multicast service associated with the first UE device. The method may also include transmitting, to the first UE device, a first file associated with the first multicast service and determining a number of UE devices associated with the first multicast service that have provided registration information. The method may further include determining whether a threshold associated with the number of UE devices that have provided registration information has been reached and initiating a broadcast of content associated with the first multicast service, in response to determining that the threshold has been reached.
US11553400B2	Fast cell allocation scheduling device and method for mobile node in 6TiSCH network Disclosed are fast cell allocation scheduling device and method for a mobile node in a 6TiSCH network, in which when link quality of the mobile node is changed, a fixed path directed to a route node is allocated to establish a movement-route node fixed path minimizing a delay time between the mobile node and the route node.
US11553399B2	Custom content for premises management Methods and systems for managing a premises are described. A premises or devices at a premises may be associated with one or more premises zones. The one or more premises zones may be associated with corresponding content. If data is received from a device associated with a particular premises zone, then the content may be output. The content may be used to notify a user of an event, state change, or other indication associated with the particular premises zone.
US11553398B2	Systems and methods for internet of things security environment A system for monitoring the communication with a connected Internet of Things (IoT) device is provided. The system includes a first computing device including a least one processor in communication with at least one memory device. The at least one memory device stores a plurality of instructions, which when executed by the at least one processor cause the at least one processor to execute an IoT device communication application. The IoT device communication application monitors the IoT device. The instructions also cause the at least one processor to store IoT device data including a current location of the IoT device, determine an optimal communication path between the IoT device communication application and the IoT device based on the IoT device data, and transfer execution of the IoT device communication application to a second computing device based on the optimal communication path.
US11553395B2	Data transmission method, apparatus and terminal Embodiments of this application provide a data transmission method and apparatus and a terminal. The method includes: performing, by a terminal, a first action according to first information, where the first action is that at least one user module of the terminal transmits a same piece of application data through a plurality of connections.
US11553390B2	Seamless roaming for multi-link device clients Seamless client roaming for Multi-Link Device (MLD) clients may be provided. First, a Traffic Identifier (TID)-to-link map may be established by an Upper Service Access Point (U-SAP) of a multi-AP MLD entity that assigns subsets of TIDs to at least two links of the entity. For example, a client device logically associates with the U-SAP, while the client device physically connects to a first and second AP of the entity on a respective first and second link, where the first and second AP include first and second Lower Service Access Points (L-SAPs) and are non-collocated. Next, using the map, data received at the U-SAP is directed over one of the two links for transmission to the client device. Further, frame aggregation and block acknowledgment functions may be performed by one of the first or second L-SAP based on whether data transmission is over the first or second link.
US11553384B2	Wireless communication method and device Embodiments of the present application provide wireless communication method and device, which can obtaining a determination of a signal quality of a cell according to a measurement result of at least one synchronization signal block of a plurality of synchronization signal blocks transmitted in the cell, thereby realizing a judgment of the signal quality of the cell in a 5G system. The method includes: performing, by a terminal device, measurement on at least one synchronization signal block of a plurality of synchronization signal blocks transmitted in a first cell; determining, by the terminal device, a signal quality corresponding to the first cell according to a measurement result.
US11553381B2	Method and apparatus for multiple registrations A user device having a security context with a first network based on a first key may establish a security context with a second network. In a method, the user device may generate a key identifier based on the first key and a network identifier of the second network. The user device may forward the key identifier to the second network for forwarding to the first network by the second network to enable the first network to identify the first key at the first network. The user device may receive a key count from the second network. The key count may be associated with a second key forwarded to the second network from the first network. The user device may generate the second key based on the first key and the received key count thereby establishing a security context between the second network and the user device.
US11553380B2	Support of CS fallback in an evolved packet system An embodiment of the present invention is a method for support of Circuit Switched (CS) fallback in an Evolved Packet System (EPS), said support including moving a User Equipment (UE) from an evolved Radio Access Network (RAN) to a legacy RAN for access to CS domain services, and moving back said UE from said legacy RAN to said evolved RAN at termination of said CS domain services, said support including moving back said UE to said evolved RAN in the Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) that was serving said UE over said evolved RAN before moving said UE to said legacy RAN.
US11553379B2	Method and apparatus for supporting data synchronization for 4G/5G dual-registered mobile communication terminal The present disclosure relates to a pre-5th-Generation (5G) or 5G communication system to be provided for supporting higher data rates Beyond 4th-Generation (4G) communication system such as Long Term Evolution (LTE). The embodiments in the present disclosure allow to transfer remaining data between different base stations in a dual-registration interworking process, which provides terminal mobility between 4G and 5G networks without a data loss. Further, it provides the terminal mobility with no data loss without changing 5G and 4G base station implementation through addition of a simple function of new equipment, such as SMF and UPF. Further, it supports different QoS and forwarding path units in the 5G/4G networks without changing 5G and 4G base station functions. Further, it exempts additional function implementation costs for re-ordering in a terminal and a network through in-order delivery of packets to the terminal without changing the packet order during 4G-5G network movement.
US11553375B2	Method and apparatus for signaling for beam indication in a wireless communication system Methods and apparatuses are provided for ensuring, for a unified TCI framework, a MAC CE format for associating code-point of a TCI field, and a TCI state for DL/UL beam indications. A UE can receive a MAC CE for associating at least one TCI state with at least one code-point of a TCI field in a DCI, wherein the MAC CE comprises at least a first octet including a first TCI state ID field associated with a first TCI state and a first field indicating DL or UL for the first TCI state, a second octet including a second TCI state ID field associated with a second TCI state and a second field indicating DL or UL for the second TCI state, and a third octet including a third field for the UE to determine whether the first TCI state and the second TCI state are associated with a same code-point or different code-points of the TCI field.
US11553374B2	Identifying a hybrid automatic repeat request mode Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. A communications device may receive a downlink control message that supports indicating multiple modes for reporting hybrid automatic repeat request feedback, including a first mode for reporting hybrid automatic repeat request feedback and channel information according to a bundled configuration and a second mode for reporting hybrid automatic repeat request feedback according to a standalone configuration. The communications device may use the downlink control message to determine a mode for transmitting hybrid automatic repeat request feedback. The communications device may also transmit either bundled hybrid automatic repeat request feedback and channel information or standalone hybrid automatic repeat request according to the determined mode.
US11553372B2	Data transmission method and apparatus thereof The present disclosure relates to data transmission methods and apparatus. One example method includes receiving, by user equipment, a first message sent by a control plane network element or a user plane network element, where the first message includes a correspondence between a first quality of service identifier NQI and a first reflective quality of service identifier (RQI), obtaining, by the user equipment, a second message sent by the user plane network element, and if the second message does not carry a second RQI, generating, by the user equipment, a first quality of service rule based on the second message and the correspondence between the first NQI and the first RQI, where the second RQI is used to instruct the user equipment to activate a reflective quality of service (RQ) mechanism.
US11553369B2	Radio bearer switching in radio access In accordance with the example embodiments of the invention there is performing a communication including transmitting packets of a first traffic subflow and packets of a second traffic subflow via a first radio bearer to a second device; detecting that further packets of the second traffic subflow are to be transmitted via a second radio bearer to the second device; and based on the detecting, transmitting a packet data unit via the first radio bearer to the second device, wherein the packet data unit includes an indication of a switch of the second traffic flow to the second radio bearer, and wherein packets of the first traffic flow continues to be transmitted via the first radio bearer. In accordance with the example embodiments there is receiving from a first device a communication packets of a first traffic subflow and packets of a second traffic subflow via a first radio bearer; receiving from the first device a packet data unit including an indication that further packets of the second traffic subflow are to be received via a second radio bearer, wherein the first traffic flow continues to be received via the first radio bearer; establishing the second radio bearer between a second device and the first device; and based on the establishing, receiving the further packets of the second traffic flow via the second radio bearer.
US11553368B2	Communication device A non-AP/PCP communication apparatus comprises: a receiver which receives a measurement request which is transmitted from an AP/PCP communication apparatus and which requests measurement used in SPSH executability determination; and a transmitter which transmits to the AP/PCP communication apparatus the result of carrying out the measurement on the basis of the measurement request. Using a first period, which is a period in which communication is to be carried out with a first non-AP/PCP communication apparatus, the transmitter and the receiver carry out communication with the first device using a first protocol, and in a second period which is included in the measurement request and in which communication is not carried out with the first device, the receiver carries out measurement of a received signal using the first protocol. The result includes information relating to the measurement of the received signal and information relating to the first protocol.
US11553362B2	Cross-relay interference mitigation in wireless relays that serve wireless user devices In a wireless communication relay, a network transceiver wirelessly detects wireless access points. The network transceiver beamforms wireless test signals and wirelessly transmits the beamformed wireless test signals to the wireless access points. A user transceiver in the relay wirelessly detects cross-relay interference levels when the network transceiver wirelessly transmits the beamformed wireless test signals to the wireless access points. The user transceiver transfers the cross-relay interference levels for the wireless access points to the network transceiver. The network transceiver selects one of the wireless access points based on the cross-relay interference levels for the wireless access points. The network transceiver wirelessly exchanges user data with the selected one of the wireless access points and exchanges the user data with the user transceiver. The user transceiver exchanges the user data with the network transceiver and wirelessly exchanges the user data with the wireless user devices.
US11553361B2	System and method for large-scale radio frequency signal collection and processing A large-scale radio frequency signal collection and processing system comprising a plurality of sensor systems mounted on a plurality of collection platforms that integrates a plurality of overlapping datasets with differing characteristics (e.g., different resolutions, different view angles, different heights, different time periods, unrelated types of data) to generate an enriched dataset or datasets using a variety of processing techniques (e.g., statistical analysis, signal processing, image processing) that allows for more comprehensive analysis of the radio frequency signal landscape than would be possible using any of the datasets individually, or in combination but without such integration.

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