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US11572633B2	Tin-plated copper terminal material and method of manufacturing the same A tin-plated copper terminal material in which on a substrate made of copper or copper alloy, a nickel-or-nickel-alloy layer, a copper-tin alloy layer, and a tin layer are laminated in this order; in this material, the tin layer has an average thickness 0.2 μm to 1.2 μm inclusive; the copper-tin alloy layer is a compound alloy layer in which Cu6Sn5 is a main ingredient and part of copper in the Cu6Sn5 is substituted with nickel, and an average crystal grain size is 0.2 μm to 1.5 μm inclusive; part of the copper-tin alloy layer appears on a surface of the tin layer and tin solidification parts exist like islands; and the tin solidification parts have an average diameter 10 μm to 1000 μm inclusive in a direction along the surface of the tin layer and an area ratio to the surface of the tin layer 1% to 90% inclusive.
US11572629B2	Use of polyoxometalate mediators The present invention provides methods for producing hydrogen using a mediator that is capable of reversibly donating and accepting four or more electrons. A method of the invention comprises the steps of reducing a mediator by four or more electrons to yield a reduced mediator, and oxidising a reduced mediator to yield a mediator, and reducing protons to yield hydrogen.
US11572609B2	Metallic matrix composite with high strength titanium aluminide alloy matrix and in situ formed aluminum oxide reinforcement Metallic matrix composites include a high strength titanium aluminide alloy matrix and an in situ formed aluminum oxide reinforcement. The atomic percentage of aluminum in the titanium aluminide alloy matrix can vary from 40% to 48%. Included are methods of making the metallic matrix composites, in particular, through the performance of an exothermic chemical reaction. The metallic matrix composites can exhibit low porosity.
US11572606B2	High-tensile brass alloy and high-tensile brass alloy product A special brass alloy containing 62.5 to 65% by weight Cu, 2.0 to 2.4% by weight Mn, 0.7 to 0.9% by weight Ni, 1.9 to 2.3% by weight Al, 0.35 to 0.65% by weight Si, 0.3 to 0.6% by weight Fe, 0.18 to 0.4% by weight Sn and Cr, either alone or in combination, ≤0.1% by weight Pb, the remainder consisting of Zn and inevitable impurities.
US11572605B2	Process for leaching a mineral particulate material A process for leaching a mineral particulate material comprising the steps of feeding the mineral particulate material to a leaching step (10) in which at least one valuable metal in the mineral particulate material is leached into a leach solution to form a pregnant leach liquor and a solid residue containing undissolved mineral matter, the leaching step being conducted under conditions such that elemental sulphur is formed in the leaching step, wherein beads or particles that take up elemental sulphur are added to the leaching step such that elemental sulphur is taken up by or collects on the beads or particles, and separating the beads or particles from the pregnant leach liquor and the solid residue. The beads or particles may be treated to remove sulphur and the beads or particles are returned to the leaching step. Alternatively the mineral doesn't need to comprise a soluble component and can be a refractory sulphide of iron and/or arsenic containing precious metals that require oxidation before downstream conventional processes such as cyanidation.
US11572603B2	Hot-rolled steel strip and manufacturing method Disclosed is a hot-rolled steel strip having a tensile strength greater than 875 MPa and containing in mass-%: C 0.06-0.12, Si 0-0.5, Mn 0.70-2.20, Nb 0.005-0.100, Ti 0.01-0.10, V 0.11-0.40, whereby the total amount of V+Nb+Ti is 0.20-0.40 Al 0.005-0.150, B 0-0.0008, Cr 0-1.0, whereby the total amount of Mn+Cr is 0.9-2.5, Mo 0-0.5, Cu 0-0.5, Ni 0-1.0, P 0-0.05, S 0-0.01, Zr 0-0.1 Co 0-0.1 W 0-0.1 Ca 0-0.005, N 0-0.01, balance Fe and unavoidable impurities, and having a microstructure at ¼ thickness that is: at least 90% martensite and bainite with island-shaped martensite-austenite (MA) constituents, the remainder being: less than 5% polygonal ferrite and quasi-polygonal ferrite, less than 5% pearlite, less than 5% austenite, so that the total area percentage is 100%.
US11572601B2	Coated steel member, coated steel sheet, and methods for producing same This coated steel member includes: a steel sheet substrate having a predetermined chemical composition; and a coating formed on a surface of the steel sheet substrate and containing Al and Fe, in which the coating has a low Al content region having an Al content of 3 mass % or more and less than 30 mass % and a high Al content region formed on a side closer to a surface than the low Al content region and having an Al content of 30 mass % or more, a maximum C content of the high Al content region is 25% or less of a C content of the steel sheet substrate, a maximum C content of the low Al content region is 40% or less of the C content of the steel sheet substrate, and a maximum C content in a range from an interface between the steel sheet substrate and the coating to a depth of 10 μm on a side of the steel sheet substrate is 80% or less of the C content of the steel sheet substrate.
US11572599B2	Cold rolled heat treated steel sheet and a method of manufacturing thereof A cold rolled and heat treated steel sheet having a composition with the following elements, expressed in percentage by weight: 0.10%≤Carbon≤0.5%,1%≤Manganese≤3.4%, 0.5%≤Silicon≤2.5%, 0.03%≤Aluminum≤1.5%, 0%≤Sulfur≤0.003% 0.002%≤Phosphorus≤0.02%, 0%≤Nitrogen≤0.01% and can contain one or more of the following optional elements 0.05%≤Chromium≤1%, 0.001%≤Molybdenum≤0.5%, 0.001%≤Niobium≤0.1%, 0.001%≤Titanium≤0.1%, 0.01%≤Copper≤2%, 0.01%≤Nickel≤3%, 0.0001%≤Calcium≤0.005%, 0%≤Vanadium≤0.1%, 0%≤Boron≤0.003%, 0%≤Cerium≤0.1%, 0%≤Magnesium≤0.010%, 0%≤Zirconium≤0.010% the remainder composition being composed of iron and unavoidable impurities caused by processing, the microstructure of the steel sheet having in area fraction, 10 to 30% Residual Austenite, 10 to 40% Bainite, 5% to 50% Annealed Martensite, 1% to 20% Quenched Martensite and less than 30% Tempered Martensite, wherein the cumulated amounts of Bainite and Residual Austenite is more than or equal to 25%.
US11572596B2	Compositions and methods for detecting HEV nucleic acid Disclosed are nucleic acid oligomers, including amplification oligomers, capture probes, and detection probes, for detection of Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) nucleic acid. Also disclosed are methods of specific nucleic acid amplification and detection using the disclosed oligomers, as well as corresponding reaction mixtures and kits.
US11572591B2	Methods and assays for subtyping Staphylococcus aureus clonal complex 8 strains The present invention provides a method of detecting Staphylococcus aureus in a subject, by contacting a sample obtained from the subject with at least one detectably labeled probe of the invention or detecting in the sample identity to a sequence of the invention. The invention is also directed to kits, microarrays and detectable Staphylococcus aureus polynucleotide probes useful in detecting the presence of Staphylococcus aureus.
US11572590B2	Methods for evaluating tumor cell spheroids using 3D microfluidic cell culture device Provided herein are methods for evaluating tumor cell spheroids in a three-dimensional microfluidic device by determining changes in the relative levels of live cells and dead cells in aliquots cultured under different conditions. Methods described herein allow ex vivo recapitulation of the tumor microenvironment such that the in vivo effectiveness of a test compound in treating tumor tissue may be predicted.
US11572587B2	Method for diagnosing subclinical and clinical acute rejection by analysis of predictive gene sets Disclosed herein are methods for diagnosing acute cellular rejection (ACR) of an allograft by analysis of predictive gene sets and kits for practicing these methods.
US11572582B2	Enzymatic methods for genotyping on arrays The invention relates to methods for enzymatic, genotyping of polymorphisms on solid supports. In some aspects, the methods include ligation of allele or base specific 5′ interrogation probes to an array probe. The array probe is labeled by ligation of the interrogation probe. Ligation is dependent on the identity of the base immediately adjacent to the end of the array probe. In other aspects array bound probes are labeled by template dependent extension.
US11572580B2	Oligonucleotide preservation method The present invention pertains to: an oligonucleotide preservation method; and a kit comprising an oligonucleotide. The present invention provides a method for stably preserving an oligonucleotide-containing solution by adding a nucleic acid-binding protein to said oligonucleotide-containing solution in advance.
US11572578B2	Reagent kit for detecting biofilm and method for detecting biofilm The present invention relates to a reagent kit for detecting biofilm in test tissue, the reagent kit comprising: (a) a pretreatment liquid comprising at least one surfactant selected, from the group consisting of nonionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, and cationic surfactants, (b) a staining liquid comprising a dye, and (c) a decolorizing liquid comprising at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of nonionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, and cationic surfactants; wherein after a membrane is brought into contact with the test tissue and released from contact, the pretreatment liquid (a), the staining liquid (b), and the decolorizing liquid (c) are brought into contact with the contact surface of the membrane in this order.
US11572576B2	Limiting yeast-produced trehalose in fermentation The present disclosure relates to recombinant yeast host cells having (i) a first genetic modification for reducing the production of one or more native enzymes that function to produce glycerol or regulating glycerol synthesis and/or allowing the production of an heterologous glucoamylase and (ii) a second genetic modification for reducing the production of one or more native enzymes that function to produce trehalose or regulating trehalose synthesis and/or allowing the expression of an heterologous trehalase. The recombinant yeast host cells can be used to limit the production of (yeast-produced) trehalose (particularly extracellular trehalose) during fermentation and, in some embodiments, can increase the production of a fermentation product (such as, for example, ethanol).
US11572575B2	Compositions for transfecting resistant cell types A transfection reagent composition comprising: 30-60 MOL. % of a cationic lipid, or a pharmaceutical acceptable salt thereof; 10-60 MOL % of a structural lipid; 10-20 MOL % of a triglyceride; and 0.1 to about 10 MOL. % of a stabilizing agent, is provided. The transfection agent is effective in transfecting cells, particularly neurons, with siRNA, mRNA and plasmid nucleic acid, Sand maintaining viability of the cells as well as activity of the delivered nucleic acid.
US11572571B2	Plants having increased tolerance to herbicides The present invention refers to a method for controlling undesired vegetation at a plant cultivation site, the method comprising the steps of providing, at said site, a plant that comprises at least one nucleic acid comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding a wild-type or a mutated protoporphyrinogen oxidase (PPO) which is resistant or tolerant to a benzoxazinone-derivative herbicide by applying to said site an effective amount of said herbicide. The invention further refers to plants comprising wild-type or mutated PPO enzymes, and methods of obtaining such plants.
US11572568B2	Regulating alkaloids MPO1 and MPO2 can be regulated for either decreasing or increasing alkaloid levels in plants, in particular in Nicotiana plants. In particular, suppressing or overexpressing one or more of MPO1 and MPO2 may be used to decrease or increase nicotine and nicotinic alkaloid levels in tobacco plants. Suppression or overexpression of one or more of MPO1 and MPO2 may be used in combination with modification of expression of other genes encoding enzymes on the nicotinic alkaloid biosynthetic pathway such as A622, NBB1, PMT, and QPT.
US11572567B2	Promoter, promoter control elements, and combinations, and uses thereof The present invention is directed to promoter sequences and promoter control elements, polynucleotide constructs comprising the promoters and control elements, and methods of identifying the promoters, control elements, or fragments thereof. The invention further relates to the use of the present promoters or promoter control elements to modulate transcript levels in plants, and plants containing such promoters or promoter control elements.
US11572566B2	Gold optimized CAR t-cells Control Devices are disclosed including RNA destabilizing elements (RDE), RNA control devices, and destabilizing elements (DE) combined with Chimeric Antigen Receptors (CARs) or other transgenes in eukaryotic cells. Multicistronic vectors are also disclosed for use in engineering host eukaryotic cells with the CARs and transgenes under the control of the control devices. These control devices can be used to optimize expression of CARs in the eukaryotic cells so that, for example, effector function is optimized. CARs and transgene payloads can also be engineered into eukaryotic cells so that the transgene payload is expressed and delivered after stimulation of the CAR on the eukaryotic cell.
US11572560B2	Splicing-dependent transcriptional gene silencing or activation Disclosed herein are methods for inhibiting or activating the transcription of a gene of interest, or inhibiting or activating the transcription of specific mRNA isoforms of a gene by using antisense oligonucleotides and/or small molecules. Also described herein are methods for activating transcription from a promoter and increasing overall gene expression by creating of a new splice site in a gene of a cell.
US11572555B2	Method and system for CRISPR-based library preparation and sequencing Embodiments of a method and system for improved microbiome sequencing can include: generating guide RNA complexes for a set of targets corresponding to a set of taxa associated with the microorganism-related condition; processing the biological sample with the gRNA complexes to generate microorganism nucleic acid fragments comprising a set of end regions associated with the set of targets; ligating the set of end regions with a set of adapters sharing an adapter sequence; and amplifying the set of targets based on the ligated set of end regions and a set of primers sharing a primer sequence associated with the adapter sequence.
US11572554B2	Target irrelevant guide RNA for CRISPR The present invention relates to a method of obtaining an enriched population of a target polynucleotide using a synthetic single guide RNA (sgRNA) for an sgRNA-guided nucleic acid-binding protein, as well as to a method of obtaining a pool of target-irrelevant synthetic single guide RNAs (sgRNAs) for a sgRNA-guided nucleic acid-binding protein. Also provided is a target polynucleotide and sgRNAs obtainable by the methods of the invention. Further envisaged is a kit comprising a pool of sgRNAs obtainable by the method of the invention, and the use of a pool of sgRNAs obtainable by the methods of the invention.
US11572550B2	Engineered aryl sulfate-dependent enzymes The present invention provides several non-naturally occurring sulfotransferase enzymes that have been engineered to react with aryl sulfate compounds as sulfo group donors, instead of the natural substrate 3′-phosphoadenosine 5′-phosphosulfate (PAPS), and with heparosan-based polysaccharides, particularly heparan sulfate, as sulfo group acceptors. Each of the engineered sulfotransferase enzymes have a biological activity characterized by the position within the heparosan-based polysaccharide that receives the sulfo group, including glucosaminyl N-sulfotransferase activity, hexuronyl 2-O sulfotransferase activity, glucosaminyl 6-O sulfotransferase activity, or glucosaminyl 3-O sulfotransferase activity. Methods of using the engineered sulfotransferases to produce sulfated heparosan-based polysaccharides, including polysaccharides having anticoagulant activity, are also provided.
US11572548B2	Reaction mixture for synthesis of alpha1-2-fucosides α1-2-fucosyltransferases, and methods and compositions for making and using α1-2-fucosyltransferases, are described herein.
US11572546B2	Methods and compositions involving promoters derived from Yarrowia lipolytica The current methods and compositions provide for nucleotide sequences of promoters from Yarrowia lipolytica which may be used to drive gene expression in a cell. In some aspects, the promoters are useful for modulating lipid production in oleaginous organisms such as yeast.
US11572544B2	Hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells derived from hemogenic endothelial cells by episomal plasmid gene transfer Embodiments herein relate to in vitro production methods of hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) and hematopoietic stem and progenitor cell (HSPC) that have long-term multilineage hematopoiesis potentials upon in vivo engraftment. The HSC and HSPCs are derived from pluripotent stem cells-derived hemogenic endothelia cells (HE) by non-integrative episomal vectors-based gene transfer.
US11572536B2	Well inserts with brittle membranes Disclosed is a well insert for cell culture, including: a membrane support having an upper end and a lower end, the upper end being adapted to engage a well of a microplate so as to suspend the well insert therein; and a permeable membrane for supporting a tissue culture, the permeable membrane being attached at the lower end of the membrane support and sealed thereto, the permeable membrane being of brittle material. The membrane support is overmolded or fastened on to the permeable membrane so as be sealed thereto.
US11572535B2	Fermentation and aging apparatus A fermentation and aging apparatus may include a fermentation tank, into which a fermentation container may be put, an object to be fermented being accommodated in the fermentation container, a first channel connected with the fermentation tank and opened and closed by a first valve, a second channel connected with the fermentation tank and opened and closed by a second valve, a pressure sensor provided in the first channel, an air pump configured to supply air to the fermentation tank, and a controller configured to close the first valve and the second valve based on a beverage making start request, drive the air pump, and detect whether the fermentation container is put into the fermentation tank, based on a pressure measured by the pressure sensor.
US11572533B2	Quaternary alkylammonium hypochlorite solution, method for manufacturing same, and method for cleaning semiconductor wafer A method for producing a quaternary alkylammonium hypochlorite solution includes a preparation step of preparing a quaternary alkylammonium hydroxide solution, and a reaction step of bringing the quaternary alkylammonium hydroxide solution into contact with chlorine, wherein a carbon dioxide concentration in a gas phase portion in the reaction step is 100 ppm by volume or less, and pH of a liquid phase portion in the reaction step is 10.5 or more.
US11572532B2	Antimicrobial composition An antimicrobial cleaning composition having a pH of from about 9 to about 14 wherein the composition comprises a bispyridinium alkane antimicrobial active and the composition is substantially free of a quaternary ammonium antimicrobial active.
US11572529B2	Liquid laundry detergent compositions A liquid laundry composition comprising: (i) one or more anionic surfactants; and (ii) a non-ionic ethoxylated C10 Guerbet alcohol surfactant with a degree of ethoxylation in the range of 1 to 10; wherein the total amount of anionic surfactant in the composition is in the range of 3 to 18 wt % of the total composition and the weight ratio of the total amount of anionic surfactant to the non-ionic ethoxylated C10 Guerbet alcohol surfactant is in the range of 6:1 to 60:1. Use of a liquid laundry detergent composition including said non-ionic ethoxylated C10 Guerbet alcohol surfactant for laundering textiles wherein effective foam is maintained during a main wash step and an easy rinse of the textiles is provided during a rinse step.
US11572527B2	Grease composition and use of grease composition Provided is a grease composition which contains (A) a mixed base oil containing (A1) a low-viscosity base oil having a kinematic viscosity at 40° C. of 10 to 50 mm2/s and (A2) a high-viscosity base oil having a kinematic viscosity at 40° C. of 200 to 700 mm2/s, (B) a lithium-based thickener and (C) a polymer having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of 1,000 to 100,000 mm2/s, and has an apparent viscosity at −10° C., as measured according to JIS K2220:2013 and at a shear rate of 10 s−1, of 50 to 250 mPa·s. The grease composition is excellent in pumpability and is also excellent in wear resistance under poor lubrication conditions.
US11572521B1	Corrosion resistant dry film lubricants A corrosion-resistant dry film lubricant composition includes a lubricating pigment, a binder, and a solvent. The lubricating pigment comprises graphene platelets and is dispersed in the binder, and the solvent solubilizes the lubricant pigment and the binder. The graphene platelets are oxidized and functionalized with a silane. A method of producing a corrosion-resistant lubricant includes oxidizing exfoliated graphene to produce oxidized graphene platelets, functionalizing the oxidized graphene platelets with a silane to produce functionalized graphene platelets, and dispersing the functionalized graphene platelets in a lubricant composition, wherein the lubricant composition comprises a binder and a solvent.
US11572515B2	Process for hydrocracking a hydrocarbon feed stream A hydrocracking process is disclosed. The hydrocracking process comprises hydrocracking a hydrocarbon feed stream in a hydrocracking reactor in the presence of a hydrogen stream and a hydrocracking catalyst to produce a hydrocracked effluent stream. The hydrocracked effluent stream is separated in a separator to provide a vapor hydrocracked stream and a liquid hydrocracked stream. The liquid hydrocracked stream is fractionated to provide a naphtha stream, a kerosene stream having a T90 temperature of about 204° C. (399° F.) to about 238° C. (460° F.), a diesel stream having a T90 temperature of about 360° C. (680° F.) to about 383° C. (721° F.) and an unconverted oil stream. The kerosene stream, the unconverted oil stream, and a portion of the diesel stream is recycled to the hydrocracking reactor for hydrocracking.
US11572513B2	Integrated waste conversion system and method An entirely water-based, energy self-sufficient, integrated in-line waste management system is provided for comprehensive conversion of all organic fractions of municipal and wider community waste to fuels suitable for use in transportation, with all solid residues converted to high nutrition compost. The system is based on a combination of pre-treatment, involving alkaline hydrolysis and saponification; three-way separation of the pre-treated waste into different streams that are each directed to suitable further processing including fuel production; which includes biodiesel generation in a continuous-flow catalytic esterification unit, and anaerobic digestion to produce methane or other small molecule biofuel. Remaining solids are converted to compost in a quasi-continuous process.
US11572512B2	Gasification process An integrated process for the production of a useful liquid hydrocarbon product comprises: feeding a gasification zone with an oxygen-containing feed and a first carbonaceous feedstock comprising waste materials and/or biomass, gasifying the first carbonaceous feedstock in the gasification zone to produce first synthesis gas, partially oxidising the first synthesis gas in a partial oxidation zone to generate partially oxidised synthesis gas, combining at least a portion of the first synthesis gas and/or the partially oxidised synthesis gas and at least a portion of electrolysis hydrogen obtained from an electrolyser in an amount to achieve the desired hydrogen to carbon monoxide molar ratio of from about 1.5:1 to about 2.5:1, and to generate a blended synthesis gas, wherein the electrolyser operates using green electricity; and subjecting at least a portion of the blended synthesis gas to a conversion process effective to produce the liquid hydrocarbon product.
US11572511B2	Integrated process for pyrolysis and steam cracking A process for converting pyrolysis effluent stream into hydrocarbon products. Waste plastics are pyrolyzed at high temperature in a pyrolysis reactor to obtain a plastic pyrolysis effluent stream. The plastic pyrolysis effluent stream is further sent to a steam cracking unit for the separation of plastic pyrolysis effluent stream into a C5+ hydrocarbon stream and a C4 hydrocarbon stream. The pyrolysis reactor is operated at a to obtain hydrocarbon products of high value.
US11572507B2	Liquid-crystal polyester resin composition A liquid crystal polyester resin composition includes: (A) liquid crystal polyester; (B) talc; and (C) mica, in which the total amount ((B)+(C)) of the (B) talc and the (C) mica is in a range of 5 parts by mass to 100 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the (A) liquid crystal polyester, and a mass ratio ((B)/(C)) of a mass of the (B) talc to a mass of the (C) mica is in a range of 9/1 to 1/9.
US11572505B1	Flash-type chemiluminescence system based on CUINS2@ZNS nanomaterial A CuInS2@ZnS nanomaterial synthesized with thiosalicylic acid and sodium citrate as dual-stabilizers is taken as a chemiluminescent luminophore, and Tris buffer containing both N2H4.H2O and H2O2 is taken as the triggering solution; introducing the H2O2 into the triggering solution can bring out greatly enhanced CL emission and obviously shortened CL process, enable the CuInS2@ZnS nanomaterial with strong flash-type and near-infrared CL; the luminophore of CuInS2@ZnS nanomaterial is synthesized by a one-pot method; compared with acridinium ester (a classical flash-type chemiluminescent substance), the CuInS2@ZnS nanomaterial is simple in synthesis method, mild in conditions and short in the required time, the synthesized CuInS2@ZnS nanomaterial is not easy to decompose under light, and the CL waveband is in the near-infrared region.
US11572498B2	Thixotropic sealing composition and injection thereof for use during drilling A thixotropic composition having a cross-linkable polymer, cross-linking agent, initiator and a thixotropic agent. The thixotropic agent may be a clay or a saccharide polymer. The thixotropic composition may be introduced into a drill string via a batch or on-the-fly process to prevent loss of drilling fluid into the surrounding formation.
US11572496B2	Expandable metal slurry for wellbore isolation and sealing A method includes providing an expandable metal slurry downhole in a wellbore. The expandable metal slurry includes granules of an expandable metal material suspended or dispersed in a fluid. Further, the method includes positioning the expandable metal slurry within the wellbore such that the granules of the expandable metal material in the expandable metal slurry are activatable to expand and form a seal within the wellbore.
US11572493B2	Adhesive composition The present invention provides a hot-melt adhesive having a sufficiently long usable time and exhibiting good strength and good heat resistance. The present invention relates to a hot-melt adhesive composition comprising a hydrocarbon cyclic polymer (A), an α-olefin polymer (C), and a tackifying resin (D).
US11572490B2	Polishing liquid, polishing liquid set, and polishing method A polishing liquid containing abrasive grains, a hydroxy acid, a polyol, and a liquid medium, in which a zeta potential of the abrasive grains is positive, and the hydroxy acid has one carboxyl group and one to three hydroxyl groups.
US11572489B1	One component self-crosslinking coatings A waterborne one-component coating composition capable of self-crosslinking and exhibiting a gloss and hardness improvement when cured that is similar to a solventborne two-component composition. The composition includes a urethane phase including a polyurethane polymer with at least polyester diol monomer units, polycarbonate diol monomer units, and ketone-functionalized diol monomer units. The composition may include an optional acrylic phase including an acrylic polymer having monomer units selected from one of alkyl (meth)acrylate monomer units, vinyl acetate monomer units, styrene monomer units, ketone-functional vinyl monomer units, or combinations thereof. The composition includes a hydrazine-functionalized crosslinking agent configured to crosslink one of the ketone-functionalized diol monomer units, the ketone-functional vinyl monomer units, or both. The composition further includes one or more tertiary amine reaction moderators or neutralizing agents.
US11572485B2	Ink set An ink set includes a pigment ink, containing a pigment, and a dye ink containing the compound represented by formula (y-1) below or a salt thereof.
US11572481B2	Inkjet ink composition In one aspect the present disclosure relates to an aqueous inkjet ink composition comprising a yellow azo pigment, a pigment synergist, a polymeric dispersant, 5 to 20 wt % of a latex polymer, 5 to 40 wt % of an organic co-solvent that has a boiling point of a boiling point in the range of about 170° C. to about 285° C., and water. The pigment synergist comprises a pigment of the formula (I): where each of R1 to R10 is each independently selected from H, carboxylate, and/or a sulphonate group.
US11572474B2	Compositions comprising lignocellulosic byproducts for tire ballasts and associated methods Provided is a solvent borne tire ballast composition which includes in a solvent, a low molecular weight lignin in an amount of at least 5 weight % (or optionally, 10 or 15 or 20 weight %) to 30 or 40 or 50 weight % of the solids, and hemicellulose in an amount of at least 0.1 weight % (or optionally, 0.2 or 0.5 or 1.0 or 2.0 or 5.0 weight %) to 20 weight % (or 10 or 15 or 18 or 25 or 30 weight %) of the solids.
US11572469B2	Resin composition and article made therefrom A resin composition includes 100 parts by weight of a vinyl-containing polyphenylene ether resin; 2 parts by weight to 50 parts by weight of any compound having a structure of Formula (1) or a combination thereof; and 20 parts by weight to 80 parts by weight of a polyolefin resin; the polyolefin resin includes styrene-butadiene-divinylbenzene terpolymer, styrene-butadiene-maleic anhydride terpolymer, styrene-butadiene copolymer, hydrogenated styrene-butadiene copolymer, polybutadiene, maleic anhydride-butadiene copolymer or a combination thereof. Moreover, an article may be made from the resin composition, including a prepreg, a resin film, a laminate or a printed circuit board.
US11572466B2	Low-gloss cured product having excellent stain resistance, and manufacturing method therefor The present invention relates to a cured product having excellent stain resistance and low gloss, a method of manufacturing the same, and an interior material including the cured product. The cured product according to the present invention is formed by sequentially applying light in different specific wavelength ranges to a composition to cure the composition, thereby being capable of realizing a low gloss of 9 or less, based on a 60 degree gloss meter, without use of a matting agent and excellent stain resistance and exhibiting excellent abrasion resistance. Accordingly, the cured product may be usefully used as an interior material such as a flooring material.
US11572465B2	Fluororubber composition and fluororubber sealing material Provided are a fluororubber composition maintaining rubber properties and excellent in flowability and mold releasability as well as capable of reducing a cross-linking time when molded, and a fluororubber sealing material formed of the fluororubber composition. The fluororubber composition contains a polyol cross-linkable based fluororubber; an aliphatic acid amide based compound; at least one member selected from a phosphoric acid ester based compound, an aliphatic acid ester based compound and a fluorine-containing based compound; and a polyol based cross-linking agent. The fluororubber sealing material is formed of the fluororubber composition.
US11572464B2	Medical rubber composition, medical rubber component, and prefilled syringe An object of the present invention is to provide a medical rubber composition having excellent non-elution characteristic and gas permeability. The present invention provides a medical rubber composition containing: (a) a butyl rubber, (b) a diene-based rubber containing polybutadiene, (c) a peroxide-based crosslinking agent, and (d) a co-crosslinking agent, wherein an amount of (b) the diene-based rubber in 100 parts by mass of the rubber component composed of (a) the butyl rubber and (b) the diene-based rubber is 15 parts by mass or more and 90 parts by mass or less, and a mass ratio ((d)/(c)) of (d) the co-crosslinking agent to (c) the peroxide-based crosslinking agent is 1.2 or more and 25 or less.
US11572460B2	Thermoplastic elastomer for carbon fiber reinforced plastic bonding lamination The present invention relates to a thermoplastic elastomer for carbon fiber reinforced plastic bonding lamination, which is contained in a layer to be laminated on a layer composed of a carbon-fiber reinforced plastic, wherein the thermoplastic elastomer for carbon fiber reinforced plastic bonding lamination contains a styrene-based thermoplastic elastomer and a polymer modified by an α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid, the styrene-based thermoplastic elastomer contains components (a) to (d), and a concentration of an α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid derived from the polymer modified by the α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid is 0.01 to 10% by mass.
US11572459B2	Composite electrolytes with binders Functionalized polymeric binders for electrolyte and electrode compositions include a polymer having a polymer backbone and functional groups. In some embodiments, a polymer includes a non-polar polymer backbone and a functional group that is 0.1 to 5 wt % of the polymer. In some embodiments, a polymer includes a polar backbone and a functional group that is 0.1 to 50% weight percent of the polymer. Also described are composites for electrolyte separators and electrodes that include argyrodite ion conductors and polar polymers.
US11572455B2	Antidegradant blend The present invention is directed to an antidegradant blend, comprising: at least one metal carboxylate; at least one inorganic phosphite; at least one phenolic antioxidant; and at least one organic phosphite antioxidant. As examples, the metal carboxylate may comprise a metal stearate, a metal lactate and/or a metal benzoate while the inorganic phosphite may comprise one or more metal hypophosphites.
US11572453B2	Plasticizer composition and resin composition including the same The present invention relates to a plasticizer composition and a resin composition including the same. The compositions comprise a terephthalate-based material, a dibenzoate-based material, and a citrate. The compositions and methods have a weight ratio of the terephthalate-based material to the benzoate-based material of 99:1 to 1:99. The citrate-based material is included at 1 to 80 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the total weight of the terephthalate-based material and the dibenzoate-based material.
US11572452B2	Method for recycling continuous alcoholysis of waste polyester material The present invention is in related to a method for recycling a waste polyester material, more particularly to a method for recycling the waste polyester material through a chemical way to produce DMT. It belongs to the technical field of recycling and utilization of waste polyester materials. The present invention adopts the technology of continuous feeding and continuous alcoholysis, so that the material undergoes homogeneous alcoholysis in a melting state, and the required alcoholysis time is short. Two or more alcoholysis tanks are used in series for continuous alcoholysis. The product quality is stable. At the same time, due to the optimization of the amount of EG in the alcoholysis process, distillation and concentration are not required after the alcoholysis step is completed. The alcoholysis product is directly entered into the transesterification tank for the transesterification reaction, and pure DMT products can then be generated.
US11572449B2	Polyester film and method for manufacturing the same A polyester film and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. The polyester film includes a physically recycled polyester resin and a chemically recycled polyester resin. The physically recycled polyester resin is formed by a plurality of physically recycled polyester chips. The chemically recycled polyester resin is formed by a plurality of chemically recycled polyester chips and mixed with the physically recycled polyester resin. The plurality of chemically recycled polyester chips further includes chemically recycled electrostatic pinning polyester chips. The chemically recycled electrostatic pinning polyester chips contain electrostatic pinning additives, and the electrostatic pinning additives are metal salts. Expressed in percent by weight based on a total weight of the polyester film, a content of the electrostatic pinning additives in the polyester film is between 0.005% and 0.1% by weight.
US11572448B2	Polarizing plate-carrier film laminate, method for producing same, method for producing polarizing plate using same, and polarizing plate A polarizing plate-carrier film laminate and a polarizing plate are provided. A method to manufacture the polarizing plate-carrier film laminate and a method to manufacture a polarizing plate using the polarizing plate-carrier film laminate are also provided. The polarizing plate-carrier film laminate includes a polarizer, a bonding agent layer and a protective film sequentially on a first surface of the polarizer and a protective layer and a carrier film sequentially on a second surface of the polarizer.
US11572446B2	Lignin dispersion composition and its use in stabilizing emulsions A lignin dispersion composition comprising spherical lignin particles dispersed in an aqueous medium, wherein the spherical lignin particles have a size exclusively within a range of 100 nm to 5 microns. Also described herein is a method of producing the lignin dispersion, by: (i) dissolving lignin in an organic solvent substantially devoid of water yet miscible with water to result in a solution of the lignin in the organic solvent; and (ii) producing the lignin dispersion by dialyzing the solution of the lignin with water until substantially all of the organic solvent is replaced with water with simultaneous formation of spherical lignin particles dispersed in the water. Also described herein is a method for stabilizing an emulsion by intimately mixing the emulsion with the lignin dispersion. Also described herein is a hierarchical assembly of porous microparticles produced by mixing the lignin dispersion with an emulsion and an amphiphilic block copolymer.
US11572445B2	Modified asphalt and preparation method therefor The modified asphalt provided by the disclosure is prepared from the following raw materials in parts by weight: 100 to 120 parts of asphalt, 6 to 20 parts of a modifier, 3 to 9 parts of a compatibilizer, 0.15 to 0.25 parts of sulfur, 0.4 to 0.6 parts of a non-amine anti-stripping agent and 0.2 to 0.4 parts of a coupling agent; and the modifier comprises a styrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymer, a rubber, and a polyurethane. The modified asphalt provided by the disclosure can simultaneously satisfy an elastic recovery at 25° C. of ≥98%, a dynamic viscosity at 60° C. of ≥500,000 Pa·s, a composite shear modulus at 60° C. of ≥10 Pa, and a critical temperature at G*/Sin≥2.2 kPa of ≥94° C.
US11572442B2	Compound, polyimide resin and method of producing the same, photosensitive resin composition, patterning method and method of forming cured film, interlayer insulating film, surface protective film, and electronic component Provided is a compound that can be used as a base resin for a photosensitive resin composition. The photosensitive resin can form a fine pattern and can achieve high resolution without impairing mechanical strength and solubility. The compound is represented by the general formula (1): wherein Z represents a linear, branched or cyclic divalent hydrocarbon group having 2 to 30 carbon atoms; X1 to X3 represent any of —CO2—, —CONRX1—, —O—, —NRX1—, —S—, —SO2—, —SO3— and —SO2NRX1— and may be the same as or different from each other, provided that RX1 is a hydrogen atom or a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms; Ar represents a divalent aromatic group having 2 to 30 carbon atoms; L1 and L2 independently represent a divalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms; and x and y are each independently 0 or 1.
US11572441B2	Polyamides with pendent pigments and related methods A nonlimiting example method for synthesizing a pigment-pendent polyamide (PP-polyamide) may comprise: functionalizing metal oxide particles bound to a pigment particle with a compound having an epoxy to produce a surface treated pigment having a pendent epoxy; and reacting the pendent epoxy with a polyamide to yield the PP-polyamide. Another nonlimiting example method for synthesizing a PP-polyamide may comprise: functionalizing metal oxide particles bound to a pigment particle with a silica particle having a carboxylic acid surface treatment to produce a surface treated pigment having a pendent carboxylic acid; converting the pendent carboxylic acid to a pendent acid chloride; and reacting the pendent acid chloride with a polyamide to yield the PP-polyamide. Said PP-polyamide may be useful in producing objects by methods that include melt extrusion, injection molding, compression molding, melt spinning, melt emulsification, spray drying, cryogenic milling, freeze drying polymer dispersions, and precipitation of polymer dispersions.
US11572439B2	Copolycarbonate and polycarbonate composition comprising the same Provided are a copolycarbonate and a polycarbonate composition comprising the same. The copolycarbonate comprises repeat units of the following Chemical Formula 1 and repeat units of the following Chemical Formula 2:Chemical Formula 1 Chemical Formula 2
US11572435B2	Method for reducing the aldehyde emissions of polyurethane foams The present invention relates to a process for producing polyurethanes having reduced aldehyde emissions using large amounts of phenolic antioxidants. The present invention further relates to the polyurethanes obtainable from this process, and to the use of such polyurethanes, for example in the interior of automobiles.
US11572434B2	Curable composition, method for producing same, and article using same A composition including at least one compound having a perfluoropolyether group and a curable site, wherein in a molecular weight distribution curve in gel permeation chromatography measurement, the following formula is satisfied: M2/M1≤3.5, wherein M1 is a molecular weight at a main peak, and M2 is a molecular weight at 25% intensity of an intensity of the main peak on a higher molecular weight side than M1. Also disclosed is a curable composition containing the composition and a method for producing the curable composition.
US11572429B2	Hydrogels based on vinyl-caprolactam The invention relates to a hydrogel based on vinyl caprolactam, with or without additional monomers, and at least two crosslinkers. The invention also relates to a method for obtaining said material and to the use thereof to culture cells/engineer cell monolayers, as well as supports for cell culture and transplant.
US11572423B2	Processes for introduction of liquid activators in olefin polymerization reactions The present disclosure provides methods and systems for introducing an activator to a polymerization reactor. The methods may include introducing liquid activator to a mixing vessel or an inline mixer and mixing aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent to form an activator solution which is introduced to a polymerization reactor. The systems may include a storage vessel, a mixing vessel or inline mixer configured to mix a liquid activator with a hydrocarbon solvent, and a polymerization reactor. The present disclosure also provides a process for producing a polyolefin. The process may include introducing liquid activator to an inline mixer and mixing an aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent with the liquid activator to form an activator solution. The process may include introducing the activator solution, a catalyst, and an olefin feed to a polymerization reactor.
US11572419B2	Method for decolorizing and deproteinizing brown algae polysaccharides A method for decolorizing and deproteinizing brown algae polysaccharides belongs to the field of deep processing of brown algae. The method combines ultraviolet (UV) with hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), including the following steps: extracting dried and pulverized brown algae by hot water to obtain brown algae polysaccharide, dissolving the brown algae polysaccharide in an aqueous solution containing H2O2 and irradiating under ultraviolet light, wherein the mass concentration of the brown algae polysaccharide is 2.5-10.0 mg/mL, the concentration of the H2O2 is 25-150 mmol/L, and the UV irradiation time is 1.0-2.0 h, so as to deproteinize and decolorize the brown algae. The invention does not use acids, bases and organic solvents, which is green with no pollution, simple in operation, safe, economical and time-saving.
US11572400B1	T cell receptors The present invention relates to T cell receptors (TCRs) which bind the HLA-A*0201 restricted peptide GVYDGREHTV (SEQ ID NO: 1) derived from the MAGE-A4 protein. The TCRs of the invention demonstrate excellent specificity profiles for this MAGE epitope. Also provided are nucleic acids encoding the TCRs, cells engineered to present the TCRs, cells harbouring expression vectors encoding the TCRs and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the TCRs, nucleic acids or cells of the invention.
US11572395B2	Fusion protein comprising an FGF-18 moiety The present invention relates to new fusion proteins comprising an FGF-18 moiety fused to an anti-NGF moiety. Said fusion protein can be used for the treatment of a cartilage disorder such as osteoarthritis or cartilage injury.
US11572394B2	Peptides for targeting LRP6-overexpressed cells A composition for targeting low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 6 (LRP6)-overexpressed cells. The composition includes a peptide including at least one of SEQ ID NO: 1 and SEQ ID NO: 3.
US11572393B2	HMGN partial peptide and cancer therapy using the same Disclosed are a novel therapeutic means effective and practical against cancer, and a novel substance useful as such a therapeutic means. Provided are novel peptides derived from a partial region of HMGN1, HMGN2, HMGN4 or HMGN5, and anti-cancer agents and anti-cancer effect enhancers containing the peptide as an active ingredient. The peptide of the present invention has an anti-tumor effect even independently, and exerts a remarkably excellent anti-tumor effect particularly when used in combination with an immune checkpoint regulator, or an anti-CD4 antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof.
US11572390B2	Chimeric insect-specific flaviviruses Chimeric proteins that comprise one or more amino acid sequences of an insect-specific flavivirus and one or more other immunogenic proteins are provided. The chimeric proteins are suitably capable of forming virus particles. The chimeric protein and/or virus particle may be suitable for delivery to a subject to elicit an immune response to a pathogen and/or for diagnosis or detection of a pathogen. Also provided are nucleic acids and vectors encoding the chimeric proteins, and isolated chimeric insect-specific flaviviruses comprising the chimeric proteins and/or nucleic acids.
US11572388B2	Chimeric polypeptides and uses thereof The invention provides novel peptides (e.g., linkers) and polypeptide compositions comprising the linkers (e.g., fusion proteins) and methods of using the polypeptide compositions. Peptides (e.g., linkers) are useful as tags and for engineering fusion proteins (e.g., antigen binding molecules, scFv). Polypeptide linkers described herein facilitate flexibility of linked peptides allowing for proper folding, conformation and reduced immunogenicity.
US11572387B2	Protein pores The present invention relates to novel protein pores and their uses in analyte detection and characterisation. The invention particularly relates to an isolated pore complex formed by a CsgG-like pore and a modified CsgF peptide, or a homologue or mutant thereof, thereby incorporating an additional channel constriction or reader head in the nanopore. The invention further relates to a transmembrane pore complex and methods for production of the pore complex and for use in molecular sensing and nucleic acid sequencing applications.
US11572386B2	Process for the preparation of linaclotide The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of Linaclotide by oxidizing linear Linaclotide of formula (II) using combination of air and oxidizing agent followed by purification using RP-HPLC.
US11572384B2	Unusual substrates of tubulin tyrosine ligase The present invention provides means and methods for functionalizing a polypeptide of interest at its C-terminus with an amino acid derivative.
US11572383B2	Methods of synthesizing substituted purine compounds The present invention provides an efficient process for the synthesis of (2R,3R,4S,5R)-2-(6-amino-9H-purin-9-yl)-5-((((1r,3S)-3-(2-(5-(tert-butyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)ethyl)cyclobutyl)(isopropyl)amino)methyl)tetrahydrofuran-3,4-diol and hydrates thereof and methods for treating disorders in which DOT1-mediated protein methylation plays a part, such as cancer and neurological disorders, by administering these compounds and pharmaceutical compositions to subjects in need thereof. The present invention also provides novel crystalline forms of (2R,3R,4S,5R)-2-(6-amino-9H-purin-9-yl)-5-((((1r,3S)-3-(2-(5-(tert-butyl)-1H-benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)ethyl)cyclobutyl)(isopropyl)amino)methyl)tetrahydrofuran-3,4-diol and hydrates thereof (Form A, Form B, and Form C), characterized by a unique X-ray diffraction pattern and Differential Scanning Calorimetry profile, as well as a unique crystalline structure.
US11572380B2	Saccharide polycondensate, method for producing the same, and application therefor An object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing a saccharide polycondensate which is inexpensive and is applicable to a food or beverage product. Disclosed is a method for producing a saccharide polycondensate, which comprises carrying out a saccharide polycondensation reaction in the presence of activated carbon.
US11572377B2	Nucleotide analogs Disclosed herein, inter alia, are acyclic nucleotide analogs and methods of using an acyclic nucleotide analog for treating and/or ameliorating a papillomavirus infection.
US11572374B2	N-cyano-7-azanorbornane derivatives and uses thereof The present invention provides a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of the invention, a method for manufacturing compounds of the invention and therapeutic uses thereof.
US11572372B2	Anti-HBVtetrahydroisoxazolo[4,3-c]pyridine compounds Disclosed are a class of anti-HBV tetrahydroisoxazolo[4,3-c]pyridine compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof or isomers thereof, the compounds being represented by the formula (I).
US11572369B2	Bicyclic pyridine compositions and methods of using the same for cancer therapy Disclosed herein are bicyclic pyridines, such as thienopyridine, pyrrolopyridine, furopyridine compounds, and methods for treating cancers.
US11572367B2	Antiviral heterocyclic compounds The present invention discloses compounds of Formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, or prodrugs thereof: which inhibit Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus (HRSV) or Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) inhibitors. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the aforementioned compounds for administration to a subject suffering from HRSV or HMPV infection. The invention also relates to methods of treating an HRSV or HMPV infection in a subject by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compounds of the present invention.
US11572363B2	Substituted bicyclic pyrimidine compounds with tubulin and multiple receptor inhibition This invention provides substituted bicyclic pyrimidine compounds of the following formula: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R is selected from the group consisting of a straight or a branched chain alkyl group having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein the alkyl group is partially or completely saturated. Methods of treating a patient diagnosed with cancer are disclosed comprising administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of the substituted bicyclic pyrimidine compounds, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
US11572357B2	Quinoline derivatives The present invention covers new quinoline compounds of general formula (I), in which A, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, and Q are as defined herein, methods of preparing said compounds, intermediate compounds useful for preparing said compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and combinations comprising said compounds and the use of said compounds for manufacturing pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment, control and/or prevention of diseases, in particular of helminth infections, as a sole agent or in combination with other active ingredients.
US11572356B2	Biaryl inhibitors of Bruton's tyrosine kinase The present invention provides compounds and compositions thereof which are useful as inhibitors of Bruton's tyrosine kinase and which exhibit desirable characteristics for the same.
US11572355B2	Methods for synthesizing vinylidenes and alkenes The present disclosure provide synthetic methods for the synthesis of N-substituted vinylidene and alkene compounds in addition to compounds formed from such methods.
US11572353B2	Alkynyl-substituted heterocyclic compound, preparation method therefor and medical use thereof The present invention relates to an alkynyl-substituted heterocyclic compound acting as an FGFR inhibitor, a preparation method therefor and a medical use thereof. In particular, the present invention relates to a compound as shown in general formula (I) and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; a pharmaceutical composition including the compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; a method for treating and/or preventing FGFR-associated diseases, particularly tumors, by using the compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and a preparation method for the compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present invention also relates to the use of the compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or the pharmaceutical composition including the compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in the preparation of a drug for treating and/or preventing FGFR-associated diseases, particularly tumors, wherein the definition of each substituent group in general formula (I) is the same as that in the description.
US11572348B2	Syntheses of N-heterocyclic carbenes and intermediates therefor A method of preparing a 2,6 disubstituted anilines includes, reacting a 2-amino isophthalic acid diester with sufficient Grignard reagent R2CH2MgX to form the corresponding diol product, dehydrating the diol product to the corresponding dialkene; and hydrogenating the diol product to form the corresponding aniline. The 2,6 disubstituted anilines can be used to produce N-Heterocyclic Carbenes (NHCs). The NHCs can find application in various fields such as organic synthesis, catalysis and macromolecular chemistry. Palladium catalysts containing the NHCs are also described.
US11572346B2	Compound, coating composition comprising same, and organic light-emitting device The present specification relates to a compound, a coating composition including the same, and an organic light emitting device.
US11572344B2	Cyanoaryl-aniline compounds for treatment of dermal disorders Provided herein are compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, methods of preparing the compounds, and methods of using the compounds and compositions in treating diseases or disorders in a subject where the subject is in need of an inhibitor of MEK where the compound is according to formula where R1, R2, R2a, R3, R3a, and X are as described herein.
US11572343B2	Perfluoro diacyl peroxide as polymerization initiator and polymer preparation method A perfluorodiacyl peroxide represented by the following formula (1): (C5F11COO)2 (1). Also disclosed is a solution containing the perfluorodiacyl peroxide, a polymerization initiator containing the perfluorodiacyl peroxide, a method for producing a polymer which includes polymerizing a radically polymerizable monomer with the perfluorodiacyl peroxide, and a perfluoroacyl chloride represent by the following formula (2): C5F11COCl (2).
US11572342B2	Antimicrobial and antiviral sulfur containing glycerol monoester derivatives The disclosure relates generally novel sulfur containing glycerol mono-ester derivatives and methods useful for treating gram positive, gram negative, fungal and envelope viral infections in a patient.
US11572335B2	Formamide monomers and polymers synthesized therefrom Formamide group-containing monomers and polymers made by polymerizing the monomers are provided. Also provided are methods of polymerizing the monomers and methods of synthesizing functionalized polymers by pre- and/or post-polymerization functionalization. The monomers are non-toxic and can generate highly reactive isocyanate and isonitrile precursors in a one-pot synthesis that enables the incorporation of complex functionalities into the side-chain of the polymers that are synthesized from the monomers.
US11572328B2	Process for manufacture of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene The present invention pertains to a novel process of manufacturing the compound 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (1234yf). The compound 1234yf is the newest refrigerant with zero OPD (Ozone Depleting Potential) and zero GWP (Global Warming Potential). Thus, the invention relates to a process, involving a carbene generation route, for the manufacture of the compound 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (1234yf), of the compound 243db (2,3-dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoropropane), and optionally of the compound 2-chloro-1,1,1-trifluoropropene (1233xf) via carbene route and compound 243db (2,3-dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoropropane). The invention also relates to a process for the manufacture of the compound 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (1234yf), wherein the compound 243db (2,3-dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoropropane) serves as a starting material, for the manufacture of the compound 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (1234yf). Further, the invention relates to a process for the manufacture of the compound 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (1234yf), and of the compound 243db (2,3-dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoropropane), the initial starting materials are selected from the group consisting of com-pound 123 (2,2-dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane), compound 124 (2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane), and compound 125 (pentafluoroethane).
US11572327B2	Process for the preparation of 1,1,1,2,2-pentafluoropropane The present invention provides a process for preparing 1,1,1,2,2-pentafluoropropane (245cb), the process comprising gas phase catalytic dehydrochlorination of a composition comprising 1,1,1-trifluoro-2,3-dichloropropane (243db) to produce an intermediate composition comprising 3,3,3-trifluoro-2-chloro-prop-1-ene (CF3CCI═CH2, 1233xf), hydrogen chloride (HCl) and, optionally, air; and gas phase catalytic fluorination with hydrogen fluoride (HF) of the intermediate composition to produce a reactor product composition comprising 245cb, HF, HCl and air; wherein the process is carried out with a co-feed of air.
US11572326B2	Method for preparing 1,1,1,2,2-pentafluoropropane A method hydrofluorinates an olefin of the formula: RCX=CYZ to produce a hydrofluoroalkane of formula RCXFCHYZ or RCXHCFYZ, where X, Y, and Z are independently the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of H, F, Cl, Br, and C1-C6 alkyl which is partially or fully substituted with chloro or fluoro or bromo; and R is a C1-C6 alkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted with chloro or fluoro or bromo. The method includes reacting the olefin with HF in the vapor phase, in the presence of SbF5, at a temperature ranging from about −30° C. to about 65° C. and compositions formed by the process.
US11572316B2	Method for molding ceramic material, method for producing ceramic article, and ceramic article A method for molding a ceramic material includes: mixing a ceramic powder, a resin, a curing agent and a solvent to obtain a raw material slurry for a ceramic material; injecting the raw material slurry into an elastic container; curing the resin in the raw material slurry injected into the elastic container to form a molded body having a desired shape; and demolding the molded body from the elastic container.
US11572313B2	Ceramic slurries with photoreactive-photostable hybrid binders Ceramic slurries may include ceramic particles, a photoreactive-photostable hybrid binder, and a photoinitiator. The photoreactive-photostable hybrid binder may include a photoreactive organic resin component, a photoreactive siloxane component, and one or more photostable siloxane components. Methods of forming a ceramic part may include curing a portion of a ceramic slurry by exposing the portion of the ceramic slurry to light to form a green ceramic part, and partially firing the green ceramic part to form a brown ceramic part. The brown ceramic part may be sintered at or above a sintering temperature of the ceramic particles to form a ceramic part, wherein sintering includes heating the brown ceramic part to a sufficient temperature to promote reaction bonding that converts silica from the photoreactive-photostable hybrid binder into silicates that bond with the ceramic particles.
US11572307B1	Process for modifying steel slag through acidification and carbonization coupling The present invention belongs to the technical field of metallurgical solid waste resource utilization, and particularly relates to acidification and carbonization coupling modified steel slag as well as a preparation process and an application thereof. The process specifically includes the following steps of adopting acetic acid, tributyl phosphate, ethanolamine and a NaOH and Ca(OH)2 emulsion as reaction reinforcing agents, and modifying the steel slag together with CO2-rich lime kiln flue gas. The process for modifying the steel slag through acidification and carbonization coupling provided in the present invention has the advantages of simple reaction conditions and no need of high-pressure CO2, additionally, the carbonation reaction rate can be greatly increased, and f-CaO and f-MgO in the steel slag can be effectively eliminated.
US11572306B2	Method of manufacturing hydrated lime A method of providing highly reactive hydrated lime and the resultant lime hydrate where an initial lime feed comprising calcium and impurities is first ground to a particle-size distribution with relatively course particles. Smaller particles are then removed from this ground lime and the smaller particles are hydrated and flash dried to form a hydrated lime, which is then milled to a significantly smaller particle size than that of the relatively course particles.
US11572305B2	Glass for chemical strengthening The present invention relates to a glass for chemical strengthening including, in mole percentage on an oxide basis: 45 to 75% of SiO2; 1 to 30% of Al2O3; 1 to 20% of Li2O; 0 to 5% of Y2O3; 0 to 5% of ZrO2; and 0 to 1% of TiO2, having a total content of one or more kinds of MgO, CaO, SrO, BaO and ZnO of 1 to 20%, having a total content of Na2O and K2O of 0 to 10%, having a total content of B2O3 and P2O5 of 0 to 10%, and having a value M expressed by the following expression of 1,000 or more: M=−5×[SiO2]+121×[Al2O3]+50×[Li2O]−35×[Na2O]+32×[K2O]+85×[MgO]+54×[CaO]−41×[Sr O]−4×[P2O5]+218×[Y2O3]+436×[ZrO2]−1180, in which each of [SiO2], [Al2O3], [Li2O], [Na2O], [K2O], [MgO], [CaO], [SrO], [P2O5], [Y2O3], and [ZrO2] designates a content of each component in mole percentage on an oxide basis.
US11572304B2	Glass An alkali-free glass of the present invention includes as a glass composition, in terms of mass %, 55% to 70% of SiO2, 15% to 25% of Al2O3, 0% to 5% of B2O3, 3% to 10% of MgO, 7% to 20% of SrO, and 0% to 5% of BaO, is substantially free of an alkali metal oxide, and has a strain point of more than 720° C.
US11572302B2	Lithium containing aluminosilicate glasses A glass pharmaceutical package having a glass composition of 68.00 mol % to 81.00 mol % SiO2, from 4.00 mol % to 11.00 mol % Al2O3, from 0.10 mol % to 16.00 mol % Li2O, from 0.10 mol % to 12.00 mol % Na2O, from 0.00 mol % to 5.00 mol % K2O, from 0.10 mol % to 8.00 mol % MgO, from 0.10 mol % to 5.00 mol % CaO, from 0.00 mol % to 0.20 mol % fining agent. The glass pharmaceutical package is delamination resistant, and has class 1 or class 2 chemical durability in acid, base, and water. The glass pharmaceutical package may have a surface compressive stress of at least 350 MPa.
US11572300B2	Method for manufacturing medical glass container and fire blast device provided with rotator To provide a method for manufacturing a medical glass container prevented from breakage and deformation and a fire blasting device.A method for manufacturing a medical glass container includes a processing process of placing a glass container 10 on the outer peripheral surface of each of a first roller 61 and a second roller 62, which are disposed side by side in such a manner that the axis lines are parallel to each other, so that the axis line of the glass container 10 is parallel to the axis lines of the first roller 61 and the second roller 62 and the entire outer peripheral surface in an inner surface 15 of the glass container 10 corresponding to a region deteriorated by processing is made to abut on the outer peripheral surface of each of the first roller 61 and the second roller 62, and then applying a flame ejected from a point burner 30 to the region deteriorated by processing in the inner surface 15 of the glass container 10 while rotating the glass container 10 by rotating the first roller 61 and the second roller 62 around the axis lines.
US11572296B1	Method for extending time of activity of chlorite-based biocides This invention relates to the use of chlorite-based antimicrobials in a manner where the time of biocidal activity is extended for the microbial control in the water used for drilling, completion and remediation of wells. The invention involves mixing of a compatible extender in the form of sodium chlorate with sodium chlorite to form an antimicrobial formulation. This combination is used with an acid on the site to generate chlorine dioxide which is injected into the water used for hydraulic fracturing or remedial workover. The formulation is a much more effective bactericide for the subterranean oil and gas rich formations. The potency and longevity of biocidal activity is controlled by varying the ratios of chlorate and acid which provide different profiles of the antimicrobial activities.
US11572294B2	Methods of treating water to remove contaminants and water treatment plants for the practice thereof The present disclosure relates to methods of treating water to remove contaminants, including harmful metal ions, and water treatment plants for practicing such methods. In an embodiment, the process includes adding a sulfur-containing, metal-decreasing agent; an iron (III)-containing, metalloid-decreasing agent; forming a solid precipitate from the contaminated water, wherein the solid precipitate includes a solid metal sulfide, a solid iron metalloid, a solid calcium metalloid, or a combination thereof; and separating the contaminated water from the solid precipitate to form purified water.
US11572292B2	Copper-boron-ferrite graphite silica-sol composites Copper-boron-ferrite (Cu—B—Fe) composites may be prepared and immobilized on graphite electrodes in a silica-based sol-gel, e.g., from rice husks. Different bimetallic loading ratios can produce fast in-situ electrogeneration of reactive oxygen species, H2O2 and .OH, e.g., via droplet flow-assisted heterogeneous electro-Fenton reactor system. Loading ratios of, e.g., 10 to 30 wt. % Fe3+ and 5 to 15% wt. Cu2+, can improve the catalytic activities towards pharmaceutical beta blockers (atenolol and propranolol) degradation in water. Degradation efficiencies of at least 99.9% for both propranolol and atenolol in hospital wastewater were demonstrated. Radicals of .OH in degradation indicate a surface mechanism at inventive cathodes with correlated contributions of iron and copper. Copper and iron can be embedded in porous graphite electrode surface and catalyze the conversion of H2O2 to .OH to enhance the degradation. Inventive cathodes can be stable catalytically after 20 or more cycles under neutral and acidic conditions.
US11572286B2	Systems and methods for a low environmental impact treatment of contaminated fluid In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a system for treating an intake fluid comprising a contaminant, the system comprising a strainer configured to receive the intake fluid and separate the intake fluid into a first retentate and a strained filtrate; a filtration unit connected to the strainer through a strained fluid connector, the strained fluid connector configured to facilitate transfer of the strained filtrate from the strainer to the filtration unit, wherein the filtration unit is configured to separate the strained filtrate into a second retentate and a filtration unit filtrate; a fixed film biological filter connected to the filtration unit through a filtrate connector, the filtrate connector configured to facilitate transfer of the filtration unit filtrate from the filtration unit to the fixed film biological filter, wherein the fixed film biological filter is configured to reduce a biological oxygen demand of at least one of the filtration unit filtrate and a contaminant concentrating module permeate to form a permeate; and a CCM connected to a first retentate connector and a second retentate connector, the first retentate connector configured to facilitate transfer of the first retentate from the strainer to the CCM, the second retentate connector configured to facilitate transfer of the second retentate from the filtration unit to the CCM, wherein the CCM is configured to separate each of the first retentate and the second retentate into a third retentate and the contaminant concentrating module permeate.
US11572283B2	Molecular sieve having mesopores, preparation method therefor, and application thereof A molecular sieve has a silica/alumina molar ratio of 100-300, and has a mesopore structure. One closed hysteresis loop appears in the range of P/P0=0.4-0.99 in the low temperature nitrogen gas adsorption-desorption curve, and the starting location of the closed hysteresis loop is in the range of P/P0=0.4-0.7. The catalyst formed from the molecular sieve as a solid acid not only has a good capacity of isomerization to reduce the freezing point, but also can produce a high yield of the product with a lower pour point. The process for preparing the catalyst involves steps including crystallization, filtration, calcination, and hydrothermal treatment.
US11572282B2	Synthesis of Janus nanomaterials Synthesizing Janus nanoparticles including forming a lamellar phase having water layers, organic layers, and a surfactant, and reacting chemical precursors in the lamellar phase to form the Janus nanoparticles at interfaces of the water layers with the organic layers.
US11572275B2	Aluminum nitride film, method of manufacturing aluminum nitride film, and high withstand voltage component An aluminum nitride film includes a polycrystalline aluminum nitride. A withstand voltage of the aluminum nitride film is 100 kV/mm or more.
US11572272B2	Process for producing a hydrogen storage means A process for producing a hydrogen storage means. Separate layers comprising a hydrogen-storing material and a heat-conducting material are introduced into a press mold. The separate layers of the hydrogen-storing material and the heat-conducting material are compressed together to generate a sandwich structure. The heat-conducting material, on use of the sandwich structure as hydrogen storage means, assumes the task of conducting heat.
US11572271B2	Method for manufacturing an etch stop layer and MEMS sensor comprising an etch stop layer The disclosure relates to a method for manufacturing a planarized etch-stop layer, ESL, for a hydrofluoric acid, HF, vapor phase etching process. The method includes providing a first planarized layer on top of a surface of a substrate, the first planarized layer having a patterned and structured metallic material and a filling material. The method further includes depositing on top of the first planarized layer the planarized ESL of an ESL material with low HF etch rate, wherein the planarized ESL has a low surface roughness and a thickness of less than 150 nm, in particular of less than 100 nm.
US11572270B2	3D-structured sensors having stretchable multi-functional tactile electronic hairs A sensor comprising a support and a flexible structure arranged on the support is provided. The flexible structure comprises a frustum-shaped portion having a wider end and a narrower end, wherein the wider end of the frustum-shaped portion is arranged proximal to the support, and an elongated portion extending from the narrower end of the frustum-shaped portion, wherein the flexible structure further comprises a stretchable conducting film arranged on the frustum-shaped portion. A method of preparing such a sensor is also provided.
US11572268B1	Buffered refueling system A refueling system has a fuel tank, a sealing member, a camera, and a controller. The fuel tank includes a main chamber. The sealing member is disposed between the main chamber and the atmosphere. The sealing member is configured to selectively move between a first position in which the fluid communication between the fuel tank and atmosphere is allowed and a second position in which fluid communication with atmosphere is inhibited. The camera is configured to retrieve an image of a fuel source within a predetermined proximity of the fuel tank. The controller is configured to actuate the sealing member in response to an evaluation of the image determining that fuel from the fuel source is consumable with the fuel tank.
US11572266B2	Beverage dispensers configured for front serviceability A beverage dispenser configured for servicing from the front. A front cover is coupled to a cabinet and positionable in open and closed positions. A housing is positioned in an interior of the cabinet and supports cartridges containing ingredients for dispensing a beverage. The housing at least partially defines a cavity within the interior of the cabinet. An electronics box is configured for coupling to the cabinet in an operating position within the cavity and also in a service position in front of the housing. The cavity is accessible from the front of the cabinet when the front cover is in the open position and the electronics box is in the service position.
US11572263B2	Tube opening and closing device and dispensing system including same According to one embodiment of the present invention, a tube opening and closing device capable of opening and closing a lid of a tube and comprising a container, a lid coupled to the container so as to enable the container to be blocked, and a joint part for connecting the container and a first side of the lid comprises: a tube supporting rack having a plurality of openings formed on one surface thereof, wherein the containers of the tubes can be inserted into each of the plurality of openings; an opening and closing part positioned at an upper part of the tube supporting rack, rotating around a first rotary shaft and having a coupling groove in which a second side of the lid, which faces the first side of the tube, can be accommodated; and a driving part for rotating the opening and closing part, wherein the lid can be opened and closed with respect to the container through the rotation of the opening and closing part.
US11572262B2	Implement position tracking for a lift device A machine includes a base, a lift assembly, a first wireless transceiver, a plurality of second wireless transceivers, and a processing circuit. The lift assembly is coupled to and repositionable relative to the base. The first wireless transceiver is coupled to a portion or component of the lift assembly. The first wireless transceiver is configured to transmit a first wireless signal. The plurality of second wireless transceivers are coupled to the base. The plurality of second wireless transceivers are configured to detect the first wireless signal and transmit a plurality of second wireless signals in response to detecting the first wireless signal. The first wireless transceiver is configured to detect the plurality of second wireless signals. The processing circuit is communicably coupled to the first wireless transceiver. The processing circuit is configured to determine a position of the portion or component based on information acquired from the first wireless transceiver.
US11572259B2	System and method for aerial cord release mechanisms A method for passive aerial cord release mechanisms and an aerial cord release mechanism for an aerial vehicle (AV). A method includes determining a retracting force to be applied to a winch of an aerial vehicle (AV), wherein the determined retracting force is a force required to retract a cord to be coiled around the winch within the AV, and the cord is temporarily coupled to the winch, such that an external force exceeding a predetermined threshold causes decoupling between the cord and the winch.
US11572255B2	Door lock operation member for elevator door lock device Provided is a door lock operation member for elevator door lock device for operating an elevator door lock device, the elevator door lock device including an interlock and a car door lock, the interlock being configured to lock the movement of a landing door in the opening direction when the landing door is in a closed state, the car door lock being configured to lock the movement of a car door in the opening direction when the car door is in a closed state. The door lock operation member further includes a lock operation part configured to actuate both the interlock and the car door lock in association with movements of the car door in the opening direction and in the closing direction.
US11572254B2	Elevator door engagement device Provided is a door engagement device including an engaging body including an engaging part, the engaging part being configured to engage with an engaged part provided on a driven door that is either one of the landing door and the car door of an elevator, and transmit a driving force that moves a driving door in an opening and closing direction to the driven door, the driving door being the remaining one of the landing door and the car door; and a base that is connected to the driving door and the engaging body. The position of the engaging part is changeable relative to the base in an aligning direction, in which the landing door and the car door align with each other when the landing and car doors are opened and closed.
US11572253B2	Incline elevator and modular deck system and methods for the assembly, use and shipping thereof An incline elevator system includes a pair of laterally spaced rails and a carriage configured with restraining members extending laterally beneath a bottom surface of the rail in a vertically spaced relationship therewith. A rail kit, together with methods of assembling the elevator system, is also provided. A modular deck system includes a plurality of box treads arranged in an array and a plurality of stanchions supporting the array. Methods of assembling the array of box treads are also provided.
US11572251B2	Elevator door sensor fusion, fault detection, and service notification A system for elevator door sensor fusion, fault detection, and service notification is provided. The system includes a processor and a memory including computer-executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations. The operations include monitoring outputs of a plurality of sensors. It is determined whether the outputs of the plurality of sensors follow an expected pattern. Based at least in part on determining that the outputs of the plurality of sensors do not follow the expected pattern: identifying a sensor in the plurality of sensors that is not following the expected pattern, and transmitting a notification indicating that the sensor is exhibiting unexpected behaviour.
US11572250B2	Hose coiling device A hose coiling device is provided. The hose coiling device includes an elongated shaft having an upper end and a lower end. An offset handle extends from the elongated shaft. A grip is affixed to the upper end, and a connector is disposed on the lower end. The connector removably secures one of a plurality of interchangeable tool heads thereto, wherein the plurality of interchangeable tool heads includes at least a flat hose coiling tool head and a garden hose coiling tool head. The flat hose coiling tool head includes a base removably securable to the connector, wherein the base includes a first prong and a second prong extending therefrom. The first prong is disposed parallel to the second prong. The garden hose coiling tool head includes a U-shaped member removably securable to the connector having at least one platform extending perpendicularly inwardly from an arm of the U-shaped member.
US11572240B2	Sheet feeding apparatus and image forming apparatus A sheet feeding apparatus includes a sheet feeding roller including a core portion to rotatably support the feeding roller on a feeding roller shaft and a roller portion provided on an outer periphery of the core portion, with the core portion including an engaging mechanism to engage with the feeding roller shaft to restrict movement of the feeding roller in an axial direction of the feeding roller shaft. The core portion also includes a protrusion extending in the axial direction and located on an opposite side of the feeding roller shaft from the engaging mechanism. An end portion of the protrusion is positioned at downstream side of a tip portion of the feeding roller shaft in a removing direction of the feeding roller from the feeding roller shaft.
US11572239B2	Vehicle leveler with safety features The vehicle leveler includes a first portion which has a leading edge and a trailing edge, the trailing edge is disposed further from the driveway than the leading edge. The embodiment also includes a second portion which has a leading edge and a trailing edge, the leading edge of the second portion is attached to the trailing edge of the first portion and the leading edge of the second portion is disposed further from the driveway than the trailing edge of the second portion. The second portion also includes an extension portion. The vehicle leveler also includes opposing side portions which extend the length of and contact the second portion and extension portion, the opposing side portions have a top surface which forms a walkway.
US11572231B2	Storage system with modular container handling vehicles The present invention provides a storage system comprising a storage grid comprising vertical column profiles defining a plurality of grid columns, the grid columns comprise storage columns, in which storage containers can be stored one on top of another in vertical stacks, the storage grid comprising at least one rail grid at the upper ends of the column profiles, a first container handling vehicle and a second container handling vehicle, the first and the second container handling vehicles each comprising at least one wheel base unit (2) and a first container handling module (13) or a second container handling module (12 or 14), respectively, connected to the wheel base unit 82), each wheel base unit (2) having a wheel arrangement for movement of the wheel base unit in two perpendicular directions upon a rail grid of the storage system, and a horizontal periphery fitting within the horizontal area defined by a grid cell of the rail grid such that wheel base units may pass each other on any adjacent grid cells of the rail grid, each of the wheel base units comprises an upper surface configured as a connecting interface for connection to any of the first and second container handling modules, and the first container handling module is a different type of container handling module to the second container handling module.
US11572228B2	Foldable container A foldable container comprises a base and two pairs of side plates. The side plates are mounted on the base by means of a hinge mechanism in manner of being foldable relative to the base. The hinge mechanism is provided with an elastic reset structure, thereby the hinge structure on the side plates moves downwards synchronously in the courses that the side plates overturn from a folding state to an upright state. The hinge structure solves the problem of delay in the falling of a hinge in the prior art, is well adapted to the operation habits of various users, and is simple in structure and skillful in the concept.
US11572225B2	On-demand inflatable packaging A packaging material includes a web of pouches and an outer skin. One panel of the web has an inflation pattern that is not inflated. The web has a continuous inflation channel that is in fluid communication with the inflation pattern. Each of the pouches of the web can be inflated by inflating the inflation pattern while the outer skin already attached to the outside of the web. The outer skin is attached to the web only along edge lines of the pouches. The outer skin is detached from the web between the edge lines of the pouches. The outer skin is attached to the outside of the web such that the continuous inflation pattern extends above the outer skin.
US11572222B2	Cap assemblies with distinct dispensing modes and drink containers including the same A closure assembly including a closure base configured to be selectively coupled to a neck of a liquid vessel and a valve assembly operatively coupled to the closure base, the valve assembly comprising a nozzle that extends away from the closure base and defines at least one drink outlet, shower outlets spaced around the at least one drink outlet, and a barrel valve, the barrel valve being configured to be selectively rotated relative to the closure base to transition the valve assembly between a closed configuration, in which a flow of liquid from the liquid vessel through the closure assembly is restricted, a drink configuration, in which liquid is permitted to flow from the liquid vessel through the drink outlet but not the shower outlets, and the shower configuration, in which liquid is permitted to flow from the liquid vessel through the shower outlets but not the drink outlet.
US11572221B1	Canister lid A lid of molded plastic construction, includes a lid body and a cap attached to the lid body by a tether. The tether is substantially continuous with an adjacent peripheral edge of the lid body, with a tear zone between the tether and the adjacent peripheral edge of the lid body formed during molding of the lid. The tear zone is disruptable by application of a tearing pressure to free the tether from the peripheral edge.
US11572220B2	Paper lid A paper lid that is mainly made of paper includes a top plate portion extending in a first direction, an inner fitting portion extending in a second direction and being continuous with the top plate portion, a peak portion extending in a third direction and being continuous with the inner fitting portion, an outer fitting portion extending in a fourth direction, facing the inner fitting portion at a distance, and being continuous with the peak portion, and a flange portion extending in a fifth direction, being continuous with the outer fitting portion, and including an end of the paper lid.
US11572216B2	Method of using a blank with ramp panel The method includes a blank with a lid and a top wall respectively connected to a first side and a second side of a bottom wall, a first sidewall connected to a first end of the bottom wall, and a ramp panel connected to the first sidewall along a first edge of the first sidewall, the method including first folding the ramp panel so that a second end of the ramp panel contacts the bottom wall, second folding the top wall into a first closed position over the bottom wall to at least partially form a package, the top wall defining an opening, at least part of the ramp panel and the first edge being viewable through the opening when the top wall is in the closed position, the lid in a second closed position at least partially covering the opening.
US11572211B2	Packaging systems with clipper trigger and reset cam assemblies each comprising a plurality of cams and related cam assemblies Packaging systems with a rotatable table top held by a rotatable column, a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart clipper assemblies held at respective clipper stations provided by the rotatable table top, plurality of spaced apart pneumatic valves under the table top in fluid communication with the clipper assemblies, and at least one of: (a) a clipper reset cam assembly held under the rotatable table top with first and second reset cams cam that selectively automatically engage the pneumatic valves as the table rotates; and (b) a clipper trigger cam assembly held under the rotatable table top circumferentially spaced apart from the clipper reset cam assembly with first and second trigger cams that selectively automatically engage the pneumatic valves as the table rotates.
US11572207B2	Packaging apparatus for forming sealed packages There is described a packaging apparatus (1) for forming a plurality of sealed packages (2) from a tube (3) of a web of packaging material (4) which is continuously filled with a pourable product. The packaging apparatus comprises a delimiting element (37) arranged, in use, within the tube (3) and being designed to divide the tube (3), in use, into a first space (38) and a second space (39). The packaging apparatus (1) also comprises a sterile gas supply device (43) for pressurizing the isolation chamber and the second space (39) by means of a respectively a first flow of sterile gas and a second flow of sterile gas.
US11572199B2	End effector for cleaning objects having multiple surfaces A method and apparatus for cleaning surfaces of an object. A platform may be moved along a path relative to the object using a robotic device. A liquid may be applied onto the plurality of surfaces of the object using an applicator associated with the platform. The liquid may be worked into the plurality of surfaces using a plurality of cleaning elements associated with the platform to dislodge undesired material from the plurality of surfaces. A plurality of flexible members may be moved along the plurality of surfaces to dry the plurality of surfaces and remove the undesired material from the plurality of surfaces. An airflow may be generated that moves the undesired material into a vacuum duct in a vacuum system.
US11572198B2	Modular power charging unit for retrofitting existing aircraft monuments A system for retrofitting a wall of an aircraft monument includes a modular power charging unit and mounting hardware. The modular power charging unit includes a housing containing an electrical port component, a cable harness, and a switch. The housing has a plurality of screw holes and a back panel having an opening through which the cable harness extends. The mounting hardware includes a plurality of threaded inserts, each configured to be inserted into one of a plurality of mounting holes formed in the wall, and a plurality of screws, each configured to extend through a screw hole of the housing and into a threaded insert. The housing is configured to be secured to a first side of the wall so that the entirety of the housing projects outward from the first side and only the cable harness extends through a cable-harness hole formed through a thickness of the wall.
US11572195B2	Lightning-dissipative aircraft assemblies and valve frames utilized in the same Lightning-dissipative A/C assemblies are provided, as are valve frames utilized within lightning-dissipative A/C assemblies. In embodiments, the lightning-dissipative A/C assembly includes a base dielectric component having a mount interface, a strike-susceptible metallic component coupled to the base dielectric component, and mounting hardware configured to engage the mount interface to attach the base dielectric component to an A/C. An electrically-conductive coating overlies or is formed over at least a portion of the base dielectric component to complete a lightning strike dissipation path. The lightning strike dissipation path extends from the strike-susceptible metallic component, through the electrically-conductive coating, through the mounting hardware, and to an A/C electrical ground plane when the lightning-dissipative A/C assembly is installed on the A/C. In one implementation, the base dielectric component assumes the form of a valve frame, while the strike-susceptible metallic component assumes the form of a valve door movably mounted to the valve frame.
US11572194B2	Aircraft door latch assembly The present disclosure provides a door latch assembly including (a) a locking pin movable from an extended position where the locking pin is positioned in an aperture of a driver, to a retracted position where the locking pin is configured to be removed from the aperture of the driver, (b) a solenoid including a solenoid plunger having a first end coupled to the locking pin and a second end coupled to a shaft, (c) a lever arm having a first end engaging the shaft, and (d) a switch including an actuator button in contact with the lever arm, wherein when the solenoid is actuated the solenoid plunger moves to retract the locking pin from the aperture and causes the shaft to displace the lever arm and the actuator button to activate the switch.
US11572191B1	Propeller-type propulsion system for an aircraft A propeller-type propulsion system for aircraft comprising a propeller, a plurality of electric motors and a gearbox. The gearbox has an output shaft onto which the propeller is mechanically coupled, and has an input shaft onto which the plurality of electric motors is mechanically coupled, the input shaft being off-center with respect to the output shaft. All of the electric motors are mechanically coupled one after the other along the input shaft such that the electric motors are at least partially integrated into a space, on the opposite side of the gearbox from the propeller, that is left free owing to the input shaft and the output shaft being off-center with respect to one another. As a result, the diameter of the propulsion system, in a plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the propeller, is reduced. This improves the aerodynamics and the fuel consumption of the aircraft.
US11572189B2	Acoustic absorption structure comprising a liquid drainage system and propulsive assembly comprising such an acoustic absorption structure An acoustic absorption structure comprising a plurality of resonators. Each resonator comprises a first chamber which has a first mouthpiece delimited by an edge pressed against an inner surface of a porous zone of a skin so that the first chamber and the skin delimit a first cavity, a second chamber, in which is positioned the first chamber, which delimits, with the first chamber, a second cavity, at least one acoustic orifice passing through the first chamber, at least one drainage orifice passing through the first chamber and at least one drainage hole passing the second chamber, each drainage orifice and each drainage hole being configured to limit an accumulation of fluid in the resonator. Also, an aircraft propulsive assembly or an aircraft comprising the acoustic absorption structure are provided.
US11572184B2	Front engine attachment system for an aircraft engine, having rod systems with two rods A front engine attachment system for an engine of an aircraft, the front engine attachment system having an engine pylon having, in its front part, a frontal part having an attachment wall that has a front face, and a front engine attachment having a beam that is fixed against the front face and to which is fixed, on either side of a median plane, a rod system, wherein each rod system is fixed to the beam in an articulated manner by at least one first connection point, and is configured to be fixed to a front part of the engine in an articulated manner by at least one second connection point. Such a front engine attachment system thus has rod systems having two rods, allowing the shape of the rods and the shape of the beam to be simplified.
US11572180B2	Interior drogue parachute assembly for ejection seats A drogue parachute assembly may comprise a canopy housing and a mortar. The mortar may include an inner mortar tube and an outer mortar tube configured to telescope relative to the inner mortar tube. The canopy housing may be coupled to the outer mortar tube. A guide plate may be configured to contact an interface surface of the canopy housing and pivot the mortar about a pivot joint.
US11572177B2	Seat cable adjustment system and method A seat assembly within an internal cabin of a vehicle includes an electrical interface housing that contains a first portion of a cable that is configured to provide one or both of electrical power or electrical signals to one or more electrical components. A cable reel rotatably coupled to a body of the electrical interface housing. The cable reel is configured to rotate about an axis. The first portion of the cable includes an adjustable coil that is coiled around the cable reel. The cable reel is rotatable in a first direction to deploy the first portion of the cable outwardly from the electrical interface housing and a second direction to retract the first portion of the cable inwardly into the electrical interface housing.
US11572176B2	Critical seat selection and validation A method of assessing performance of a seat is provided. The method comprises identifying a number of critical seats for testing from a layout of passenger accommodation and building a computer simulation model, following a building block approach, for each identified critical seat. A number of loads are tested on each simulation model. Critical seats are selected for physical testing from simulation model test results according to a specified criteria assessment matrix.
US11572173B2	Aircraft cabin system control by gestures within task envelopes A control system for an aircraft cabin includes a first sensor, a second sensor, and a processor. The first and second sensors are configured to detect communicative gestures of a subject and are oriented to detect the communicative gestures in first and second cabin volumes, respectively. The second cabin volume at least partially overlaps the first cabin volume. The processor is configured to: identify a control volume defined by an overlap between the first and second cabin volumes; define a task envelope as a sub-set of the control volume in which the subject may perform the communicative gestures; disregard communicative gestures outside of the task envelope; compare an identified gesture of the communicative gestures performed inside the task envelope with a plurality of stored gestures; and generate a control task to command cabin devices in response to a match between the identified gesture one of the stored gestures.
US11572172B2	Optimally configured air-flow galley cart A galley cart has a rear wall with an inlet port and an outlet port. A first divider has a first edge, wherein a first distance is defined between the first edge and a front wall. A second divider has a second edge, wherein a second distance is defined between the second edge and the front wall. The second distance is less than the first distance for control of the flow of cooling air.
US11572171B2	Passenger service unit having a covering, passenger seating area and vehicle having a passenger service unit A passenger service unit, a passenger seating area, and a vehicle having a passenger service unit are provided, wherein the passenger service unit comprises a carrier element that can be extended in a longitudinal direction and a covering. The covering covers at least a section of the carrier element. At least one electrical and/or electronic element is integrated in the covering.
US11572170B2	Aircraft interior structure including actuatable panels and a footwell An aircraft interior structure may include a primary monument, an auxiliary monument, and a passenger seating section. The primary monument may include one or more storage compartments and a primary panel configured to actuate between a primary panel stowed position and a primary panel deployed position. The auxiliary monument may be spaced a select distance from the primary monument across a floor area of an aircraft cabin, and may include an auxiliary panel configured to actuate between an auxiliary panel stowed position and an auxiliary panel deployed position. The passenger seating section may include a footwell at least partially within the primary monument and proximate to the one or more storage compartments. The footwell may correspond to an aircraft seat. The aircraft seat may be configured to form a bed surface with at least a portion being within the footwell when the aircraft seat is in a lie-flat position.
US11572169B2	Loading structure with tether guide for unmanned aerial vehicle A payload loading system is disclosed. The payload loading system includes a UAV and a loading structure. A retractable tether is coupled to a payload coupling apparatus at a distal end and the UAV at a proximate end. A payload is loaded to the UAV by coupling the payload to the payload coupling apparatus. The loading structure of the payload loading system includes a landing platform and a tether guide. The tether guide is coupled to the landing platform and directs the tether as the UAV approaches and travels across at least a portion of the landing platform such that the payload coupling apparatus arrives at a target location. The payload is loaded to the payload coupling apparatus while the payload coupling apparatus is within the target location.
US11572166B2	Unmanned aerial vehicle operation systems A method of deploying an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operation system may be provided. A method may include estimating an amount of traffic for one or more routes based on a demand of the one or more routes. The method may also include determining a required number of docking stations for each route of the one or more routes based on the estimated amount of traffic for the route, a distance of the route, and a maximum travel distance for a UAV. Further, the method may include installing the required number of docking stations for each route of the one or more routes, wherein each docking station of the required number of docking stations including at least one of a power supply, a wireless charger, a communication module, a control module, and a camera.
US11572165B2	Tandem-tiltrotor apparatus A tandem-tiltrotor apparatus, comprising a right-wing, a pin extending substantially in an inboard-outboard direction of the aircraft, a leadingedge-leaf connected to the hollow-pin providing the leadingedge-leaf 1-degree of rotational freedom around the pin. A tandem-tiltrotor power apparatus, comprising a right-wing, a front-wingleaf, hollow-pin extending substantially in an inboard-outboard direction of the aircraft, a leadingedge-leaf connected to a pin providing the leadingedge-leaf having 1-degree of rotational freedom around the hollow-pin, and a power cable threaded through the hollow-pin. A tandem-tiltrotor link apparatus, comprising a right-wing, a hollow-pin extending substantially in a inboard-outboard direction of the aircraft, a leadingedge-leaf having 1-degree of rotational freedom around the hollow-pin, a frontlink, fixed to the leadingedge-leaf lower surface and a frontlink-hinge fixed to the frontlink.
US11572164B2	Method of flight control in a fixed-wing drone The disclosure provides a method of controlling the yaw of a fixed-wing UAV, with two traction propellers arranged parallel to each other and providing thrust for the UAV; A plurality of motors configured to drive the two traction propellers, wherein the thrust ratio provided by the two traction propellers is changed to generate asymmetric thrust which controls the active yaw of the UAV. The fixed-wing UAV provided by the disclosure improves the reliability of the thrust system and active yaw.
US11572161B2	Ducted fan of an aircraft, and aircraft A ducted fan of an aircraft includes a rotor-side fan and a stator-side duct that surrounds the rotor-side fan radially at the outside and that defines a flow channel for air flowing via the fan. The stator-side duct has an inner wall facing toward the fan, an outer wall averted from the fan, and at least one stiffening strut that runs within the flow channel. The stiffening strut, at one respective end, extends through the duct and protrudes radially relative to the outer wall of the duct. At the respective end of the stiffening strut, a fastening device is formed. The fastening device is configured to mount the ducted fan on a structural component of the aircraft. The fastening device has an insert composed of a fiber-reinforced plastic and laminated into the respective end of the stiffening strut.
US11572160B1	Unmanned aerial vehicle with object detection propeller stoppage Systems, devices, and methods for stopping the rotation of propellers used in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) such as drones are disclosed. The propellers are stopped in response to detecting when beams of light adjacent the propellers are blocked.
US11572157B2	Pressure sensor and moving device having pressure sensor A pressure sensor includes a detection element that detects a change in pressure, and a cover member that accommodates the detection element and that includes a first through hole and a second through hole. Each of the first through hole and the second through hole is provided at a position that does not overlap the detection element in a front view of the respective hole.
US11572155B2	Rotorcraft having propeller generated power during autorotations A rotorcraft having pusher propeller generated power during autorotations. The rotorcraft has an engine powered mode and an autorotation mode. The rotorcraft includes an engine and a drivetrain configured to receive torque and rotational energy from the engine in the engine powered mode. A main rotor system is coupled to the drivetrain and is rotatable to generate lift and forward thrust for the rotorcraft in the engine powered mode. A pusher propeller is coupled to the drivetrain and is rotatable to generate forward thrust for the rotorcraft in the engine powered mode. In the autorotation mode, the pusher propeller is aerodynamically driven responsive to airflow therethrough and the drivetrain is configured to receive torque and rotational energy from the pusher propeller, thereby providing power to the main rotor system.
US11572150B2	Door arrangement for an aircraft segment A door arrangement for an aircraft segment, which door arrangement comprises a passenger door, a fuselage portion accommodating the passenger door, and a girt bar for arming and disarming an emergency slide. The passenger door is movable relative to the fuselage portion between a raised position and a lowered position. The girt bar is connectable by means of a connecting arrangement to the passenger door and/or to the fuselage portion. The connecting arrangement comprises a mechanism which is configured to, during arming of the emergency slide, actuate a locking mechanism of an engagement device fastened to the fuselage portion, such that the girt bar is fixed in a decouplable manner to the engagement device.
US11572149B2	Anti-microbial decorative laminate A decorative laminate is disclosed, including a first laminate layer containing an anti-microbial agent and a second laminate layer. A decorative layer is disposed selectively between the first laminate layer and the second laminate layer. The first and second laminate layers include a thermoplastic fluoropolymer material. The first laminate layer, the decorative layer, and the second laminate layer are laminated together to form the decorative laminate, which is configured for application to a structural component.
US11572148B2	Aircraft stringers having CFRP material reinforced flanges Aircraft stringers having carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) material reinforced flanges are disclosed. An example stringer to be coupled to a skin of an aircraft comprises a flange. The flange includes a first portion of a first stiffening segment. The flange further includes a first portion of a second stiffening segment coupled to the first portion of the first stiffening segment. The flange further includes a CFRP reinforcement segment coupled to the first portion of the first stiffening segment and to the first portion of the second stiffening segment. The CFRP reinforcement segment strengthens the first portion of the first stiffening segment and the first portion of the second stiffening segment.
US11572146B2	Stowable marine propulsion systems A stowable propulsion system for a marine vessel. A base is configured to be coupled to the marine vessel. A shaft has a proximal end and a distal end with a length axis defined therebetween, where the shaft is pivotably coupled to the base and pivotable about a transverse axis between a stowed position and a deployed position, and where the distal end is closer to the marine vessel when in the stowed position than in the deployed position. A gearset is engaged between the shaft and the base, where the gearset rotates the shaft about the length axis when the shaft is pivoted between the stowed position and the deployed position. A propulsion device is coupled to the distal end of the shaft. The propulsion device is configured to propel the marine vessel in water when the shaft is in the deployed position.
US11572141B2	Lift bag with automatic gas volume regulation A lift bag for moving an object underwater includes a lift bag body and a buoyancy regulator device within an internal cavity of the lift bag body. The buoyancy regulator device includes concentric regulator tubes. Each regulator tube includes a regulator tube opening and the regulator tube openings may be aligned to define a regulator tube aperture. The regulator tube aperture is in fluid communication with a lift bag slot formed in the lift bag body. A constant buoyancy for the lift bag is determined by adjusting the position of the regulator tube aperture by moving the inner and outer regulator tubes with respect to each other.
US11572140B2	Watercraft with battery ballast system A watercraft comprising a battery ballast system is shown and described. The battery ballast system comprises a plurality of carriage assemblies, each comprising a plurality of tiers along the watercraft's height axis, and each being movable along the watercraft's length axis. The batteries sit on movable supports that are movable along the watercraft's width axis. Each tier is loaded to less than 50 percent with batteries and battery supports so that the batteries in each tier can be moved along the ship's width axis relative to the hull in a manner that will affect the ship's list. The carriage assemblies occupy a portion of the length along which they are movable so that they can be moved along the ship's length axis relative to the hull to affect the ship's trim. In certain examples, the ship's potable water system is used to change the watercraft's total amount of ballast by changing the total volume of treated water on board such as by expelling treated water overboard or changing the rate of untreated water being fed to the potable water system.
US11572139B2	Apparatus for sensing movement of an object relative to a fluid Disclosed is inter alia an apparatus (63) for sensing a movement of an object (10, 11) relative to a fluid (12, 13), e.g. for sensing relative movements of a surf board in water. A particular characteristic of the invention is that the housing (21) is mounted in fixed arrangement to a surface (20) of the object, the housing receiving a spring member (62) having a plurality of blades (25a, 25b, 25c, 25d), wherein each blade has an outer end (27) which is fixed to the housing, and an inner end (28) which is connecting to a center portion (65) of the spring, the plurality of blades defining a plane (73), wherein a plurality of strain gauges (26a, 26b, 26c, 26d) is positioned on the blades, and wherein a rigid pin (17) is mounted on the center portion of the spring member which is extending in a direction of a normal vector (74) of the plane and which is protruding from the surface (20) of the object and configured to dip into the fluid.
US11572138B2	Inflatable stand up paddleboard with thermally insulated compartment An inflatable stand up paddleboard, combined with a thermally insulated compartment is disclosed herein. The compartment may be used for storage of food, drink, personal effects, and other items that may require storage in a temperature stabilized medium. As constructed, the compartment and storage of items therein does not diminish the functionality or versatility of the inflatable paddleboard.
US11572136B2	Surf wake system for a watercraft An adjustable surf wake system enhances a wake formed by a watercraft travelling through water. The system may include a flap for deflecting water traveling past the stern of the watercraft, and/or a positioner operably connected to the flap for positioning the flap relative to a longitudinal axis of the watercraft between a neutral position and an outward position. Positioning a port flap in its extended position enhances a starboard surf wake, and positioning the starboard flap in its extended position enhances a port surf wake. A wake modifying system for modifying a wake produced by a watercraft traveling through water may include a rudder pivotally mounted to the watercraft for steering the watercraft, a fin pivotally mounted to the watercraft substantially along a centerline of the watercraft and forward the rudder, wherein the fin pivots about an upright axis to modify the wake produced by the watercraft traveling through the water, an actuator mounted within the watercraft and operably coupled to the fin for pivoting the fin relative to the centerline, and a controller mounted on the watercraft allowing an operator to control the actuator and selectively pivot the fin to a desired angle θd relative to the centerline.
US11572135B2	Bicycle gearbox having segmented sprockets A gearbox may include a drive spindle and several interconnected gear clusters arranged in a housing. A first of the gear clusters is coaxially fastened to the spindle, and has an outboard gear and an inboard gear. The first gear cluster drives a belt or chain to operate one or more of the other gear clusters, and the inboard gear is physically divided into a plurality of segments. A shifting system for the gearbox includes an actuator configured to urge the segments of the inboard gear of the first gear cluster into and out of the plane of the belt or chain via a toggle and slider mechanism, such that a gear ratio of the gearbox is changeable without displacing the belt or chain out of the plane.
US11572133B2	Electric drive motorcycle An electric drive motorcycle (100), comprises: a front portion comprising one or more front wheels (103) and a handlebar (104); a rear portion comprising a saddle (101), a shell body (107) arranged below said saddle (101), and a rear wheel (105) arranged below said shell body (105); an intermediate portion (108) extending as a connection between said front portion and said rear portion; an electric drive unit (8) connected to said rear wheel (105); a power supply unit feeding said electric drive unit (8); and a helmet carrying compartment (11) placed in the shell body (107) below the saddle (101), wherein said power supply unit is arranged in a position below said helmet carrying compartment (11), so that said saddle (101), said helmet carrying compartment (11) and said power supply unit are substantially stacked on each other, being said helmet carrying compartment (11) and said power supply unit arranged inside the shell body (107), wherein said supply unit comprises a battery unit (15) or a battery unit (15) and an electric motor/generator, wherein a control unit apt to control said drive unit (8) and said battery unit (15) is provided, said control unit comprising a case (20) arranged below the battery unit (15), wherein a rear fork (1) jointed to the shell body (107) is provided, said rear fork comprising at least a fork arm (3, 4) extending between said shell body (107) and said drive unit (8), and wherein said rear fork (1) is placed beside and/or surrounds said case (20).
US11572131B2	Bicycle gearbox having segmented sprockets A gearbox may include a drive spindle and several interconnected gear clusters arranged in a housing. A first of the gear clusters is coaxially fastened to the spindle, and has an outboard gear and an inboard gear. The first gear cluster drives a belt to operate one or more of the other gear clusters, and the inboard gear is physically divided into a plurality of segments. A shifting system for the gearbox includes an actuator configured to urge the segments of the inboard gear of the first gear cluster into and out of the plane of the belt, such that a gear ratio of the gearbox is changeable without displacing the belt out of the plane.
US11572130B1	Bike pedal attachment system A bicycle pedal attachment includes an elongated pole, similar to hiking pole, which is removably attachable to the pedals of a bicycle or tricycle. The bike pedal attachment includes a bracket assembly and a pole assembly. The bracket assembly includes a support bracket attachable to a bicycle pedal. The distal end of the support bracket includes a ball joint extend therefrom. The ball joint then serves as an operative connection point for the pole assembly. The pole assembly includes an elongated telescopic pole with a locking mechanism at a distal end. The locking mechanism includes a slidable locking member that engages with the ball joint thereon. Once assembled thereon, the bike pedal attachment allows a user to use their hands eases the cycling motion performed on the bicycle.
US11572128B2	Piston assembly for human-powered vehicle A piston assembly is provided for a human-powered vehicle. The piston assembly includes a main body, a primary seal and a secondary seal. The main body is configured to be movable from a rest position to an actuated position along an actuation direction in a cylinder bore. The primary seal includes a primary seal body arranged on the main body, the primary seal body being made of the first seal material. The secondary seal includes a secondary seal body arranged on the main body at upstream of the primary seal with respect to the actuation direction. The secondary seal body is made of a second seal material that is more elastic than the first seal material.
US11572127B2	Shock-absorbing front fork and method of shock-absorbing of the same A shock-absorbing front fork for a bicycle includes an inner part securely inserted in the crown of the front fork. The inner part includes multiple first slots and second slots defined axially in the outside thereof. Each first slot receives a pin therein, and each second slot receives a roller therein. A rod extends through a dust-proof unit, a first ring and a spring. The lower section of the rod is connected to the top end of the inner part. An outer part is a tube which includes multiple first grooves and second grooves defined axially in the inner periphery thereof. The outer part is mounted to the inner part. The pins are partially accommodated in the first grooves, and the rollers are partially accommodated in the second grooves. The outer part is axially movable relative to the inner part by the pins and the rollers with less friction.
US11572124B2	Composite structures and methods of forming composite structures Composite structures and methods of forming composite structures are provided. A composite structure as disclosed herein incorporates one or more composite structure components, such as composite panels and composite inserts. A composite panel is formed from one or more sheets of fiber reinforced thermoplastic material. Composite inserts can include one or more composite blocks or braided sleeves. A composite block can be formed as a stacked or molded structure from trimmings or waste produced during the formation of the composite structures. A braided sleeve can include a seamless, woven sleeve formed of reinforcing fibers and thermoplastic threads. In a completed composite structure, composite inserts are at least partially disposed within a volume defined by surfaces of composite panels. The various composite structures and inserts can be given a final shape and can be fused to one another in a molding and fusing step.
US11572121B2	Accessory mounting system for a vehicle and method for using the same An accessory mounting fixture for a vehicle is provided. The accessory mounting fixture includes a fixture body connectable to a vehicle surface and having a substantially U-shape defining a frontal opening and adapted to receive an accessory portion. The accessory mounting fixture also includes a locking assembly adapted to selectively secure the accessory portion within the frontal opening. The locking assembly has a first lock member pivotally connected to the fixture body on a first side of the frontal opening and a second lock member pivotally connected to the fixture body on the second side of the frontal opening. The first and second locking members are operable between a closed position for confining the accessory portion within the frontal opening, and an open configuration. Positioning the first and second lock members in the closed position secures the accessory portion within the frontal opening.
US11572120B2	Support device for component gripping device and vehicle door detaching device A support device supports a component gripping device including an engagement part to be engaged with a predetermined component. The component gripping device grips the component in a state in which the engagement part is caused to be engaged with the component. The support device contains a support body part, a first shift mechanism part, a second shift mechanism part, a third shift mechanism part, a first rotation mechanism part, a second rotation mechanism part, and a third rotation mechanism part.
US11572117B2	Obstacle traversing mobile robot Disclosed is a mobile robot adapted to traverse vertical obstacles. The robot comprises a frame and at least one wheel positioned in a front section of the robot, at least two middle wheels and at least two rear wheels. The at least one middle wheel and at least one rear wheel are connected by a tilting lever that is arranged on each of the opposing sides of or to the frame, forming a pair of wheels. Each tilting lever can be turned around a lever bearing located between the respective axial centers of rotation of each pair of wheels.
US11572116B2	Track adjust monitor A work machine includes a frame assembly supporting an idler and a drive sprocket. A track is looped around the idler and the drive sprocket. A track-adjust mechanism is configured to extend and to retract the frame assembly to adjust a tension of the track. A position sensor is configured to measure an extension of the track-adjust mechanism. A controller is configured to receive an extension measurement from the position sensor, determine a track tension based on the extension measurement, and output a track tension signal.
US11572111B2	Track-module apparatus A track-module apparatus comprising: (a) idler-arm axle structure for a vehicle and having leading and trailing idler-arm axles; (b) a leading idler arm rotatably attached to the leading idler-arm axle and extending forwardly to a leading-arm distal end at which a leading ground-engaging idler wheel is rotatably attached and rearwardly to a rearward suspension end; (c) a trailing idler arm rotatably attached to the trailing idler-arm axle and extending rearwardly to a trailing-arm distal end at which a trailing ground-engaging idler wheel is rotatably attached and forwardly to a forward suspension end; (d) bogie-axle structure (i) affixed to one of the idler arms, (ii) having at least one bogie-arm axle, and (iii) positioning the at least one bogie-arm axle adjacent to and below the idler-arm axle of the idler arm to which it is affixed; (e) leading-arm and trailing-arm suspension elements rotatably attached to and extending downwardly from the rearward and forward suspension ends, respectively, and each having a lower end; (f) front and rear bogie connecting arms rotatably attached to the front and rear axles, respectively, and extending forwardly and rearwardly to rotatable attachments at the leading-arm and trailing-arm suspension-element lower ends, respectively; (g) front and rear ground-engaging bogie-wheel sets rotatably attached to distal ends of the front and rear bogie connecting arms, respectively; and (h) an endless track extending around the wheels.
US11572108B2	Active integrated deflector A method for controlling a vehicle includes providing a first vehicle having a deflection system, a control system includes a controller electronically connected to the deflection system, and a first tow connection, the deflection system including a movable deflection member and at least one actuator coupled to the deflection member, providing a second vehicle coupled to the first vehicle, the second vehicle having a second tow connection, providing at least one sensor coupled to the first vehicle and electronically connected to the control system, the at least one sensor configured to capture data corresponding to a frontal area of the second vehicle, monitoring, by the controller, sensor data received from the at least one sensor, and automatically generating, by the controller, a control signal to control the at least one actuator.
US11572107B2	Drive unit and method for controlling a drive unit, in particular for an air deflector element of a motor vehicle A drive unit for an air deflector element of a motor vehicle includes a drive motor transmission unit formed by a drive motor connected with, as a single unit, at least one transmission, a control unit configured to control the drive unit, and a temperature sensor configured to detect a temperature of the drive unit.
US11572102B1	Land vehicles incorporating impact management systems A land vehicle includes a frame structure, a plurality of wheels, and an impact management system. The frame structure includes an operator cage that at least partially defines an operator cabin and a rear compartment positioned rearward of the operator cage in a longitudinal direction. The frame structure includes a pair of rails that each extends in the longitudinal direction from a first end arranged adjacent a pair of front wheels to a second end arranged adjacent a pair of rear wheels. The plurality of wheels are supported by the frame structure. The plurality of wheels includes the pair of front wheels and the pair of rear wheels. The pair of front wheels are positioned forward of the pair of rear wheels in the longitudinal direction.
US11572101B2	Sub-frame A sub-frame includes: a main body portion that has a vehicle body support portion supported by a vehicle body; and a reinforcement plate that is attached to a bottom surface of the main body portion. The main body portion includes a torque rod support portion which supports a torque rod coupled to a power unit. The torque rod support portion has a first shaft support portion which supports one end of a shaft supporting the torque rod, a first opening portion into which the torque rod is able to be inserted, and a second opening portion which is formed below the first shaft support portion. The reinforcement plate has a second shaft support portion supporting the other end of the shaft and covers the second opening portion from below.
US11572097B2	Steering controller and steering control method A steering controller includes processing circuitry configured to execute a first operation process that, when an angle command value is not input from outside of the processing circuitry, calculates a first torque command value corresponding to a steering-side operation amount and operating a drive circuit of an electric motor to adjust torque of the electric motor to the first torque command value. The processing circuitry is further configured to execute a second operation process that, when the angle command value is input from the outside of the processing circuitry, calculates a second torque command value corresponding to at least an angle-side operation amount of the steering-side operation amount and the angle-side operation amount and operating the drive circuit of the electric motor to adjust the torque of the electric motor to the second torque command value.
US11572095B2	Method and system for electronic power steering angle control with non-zero initial condition Technical solutions described herein include a method of controlling, in an electric power steering system, a steering angle according to a target steering angle by computing an initial value of an integral control term in a proportional integral derivative (PID) control loop used to calculate a control output signal, such as a motor torque command. The initial value of the integral control term is computed as a negative of the initial value of the feedforward term minus the initial value of the feedback term. The initial value of the integral control term corresponds to an initial value of a control output. Accordingly, the technical solutions described herein facilitate handling non-zero initial condition in Electric Power Steering angle control.
US11572094B2	Steering column telescope assembly and energy absorption device An assembly for a steering column assembly including an engagement plate and a telescope plate at least partially disposed within the engagement plate. The engagement plate may be adapted to be located between a column tube of a steering column assembly and the telescope plate. The engagement plate and the telescope plate have one or more features for engaging with or contacting each other to provide energy absorption during an impact exceeding a threshold load. These features may include one or more projections or protrusions, one or more slots, one or more ribs, or a combination.
US11572093B2	Stroller The present invention relates to a stroller, and provides a stroller including: a seat part, and a seat accommodation part configured to accommodate a seat; a connection frame part including a first connection frame configured to support the seat and to include vertical portions and lateral portions, and a second connection frame formed in a “U” shape including vertical portions and a lateral portion and configured such that the vertical portions are rotatably connected to the first connection frame; and a bicycle structure including a main frame configured such that the connection frame part is mounted thereon in such a manner that the first connection frame is coupled to the front end thereof and the second connection frame is coupled to the rear end thereof, a front wheel installed under the front of the main frame, and rear wheels installed under the back of the main frame.
US11572088B2	Rail break detection device A rail break detection device to which an output waveform from a vibration sensor, which is a first vibration sensor, and an output waveform from a vibration sensor, which is a second vibration sensor, are input, the vibration sensors being mounted on different positions of rails, includes a waveform similarity determination unit to compare impulse waveforms separated from the output waveforms or compare continuous waveforms separated from the output waveforms, and determine similarity therebetween, and detects a break of a rail.
US11572086B2	Electric aerial sky tram An aerial sky tram system includes a plurality of towers, a cable track suspended from the plurality of towers by a support cable, and a sky tram coupled to the cable track. The sky tram includes a plurality of rotors that propel the sky tram along the cable track.
US11572082B2	Driving risk assessment and control decision-making method for autonomous vehicle A driving risk assessment and control decision-making method for an autonomous vehicle includes: detecting the surrounding state of the vehicle multiple times to generate multiple sensing signals; quantifying the sensing signals to generate multiple sensing values and calculating a sensing average value of the sensing values; calculating a sensing error value between each sensing value and the sensing average value, a sensing error average value of sensing error values and a sensing error variation value; integrating the sensing error average value, the sensing error variation value and a sensor systematic error average value and a sensor systematic error variation value to generate a sensing signal correction value; combining the sensing values and the sensing signal correction value to generate multiple sensing signal reference values; judging whether a stability of the sensing signal reference values falls within a preset range; generating a control mechanism based on the judgement.
US11572078B2	Vehicle navigation guidance system and vehicle Disclosed are a vehicle navigation guidance system and a vehicle. The system includes: a navigation controller, a steering angle sensor, a motor steering controller and a display controller. The steering angle sensor is communicatively connected to the navigation controller, and is configured to acquire rotational angular velocity information of a wheel relative to a vehicle body, and output the angular velocity information to the navigation controller. The navigation controller is configured to output navigation guidance information according to positioning information and the angular velocity information, where the navigation controller includes a first positioning device, and the first positioning device is configured to acquire the positioning information. The motor steering controller is communicatively connected to the navigation controller, and is configured to perform steering control according to the navigation guidance information. The display controller is communicatively connected to the navigation controller, and is configured to display the navigation guidance information.
US11572076B2	Track wear detection based on pressure data and flow data In some implementations, a controller may obtain, during an event, pressure data regarding an amount of pressure of fluid associated with a component of the machine. The controller may obtain, during the event, flow data regarding a flow of the fluid associated with the component of the machine. The controller may determine, based on the pressure data and the flow data, an amount of wear of a track of the machine. The controller may perform an action based on the amount of wear of the track of the machine.
US11572070B2	Driving assistance device and traffic system A driving assistance device includes a guide line detecting unit configured to detect the guide line, a remaining distance acquiring unit configured to acquire a remaining distance to the scheduled stop position, and a braking control unit configured to control deceleration of a vehicle. The guide line detecting unit detects a base-point mark, a curvature of the guide line, and a curvature feature point. The remaining distance acquiring unit acquires the remaining distance on the basis of the position of the base-point mark when the guide line detecting unit has detected the base-point mark, and acquires the remaining distance on the basis of the position of the curvature feature point when the guide line detecting unit has not detect the base-point mark and has detected the curvature feature point.
US11572062B2	Driving assistance control device A driving assistance control device includes an active pedal configured to control a driving and braking force of a vehicle, an electronic control unit configured to detect a potential risk area in which an obstacle entering a scheduled traveling route of the vehicle is likely to be present, and determine a reference speed at which contact between the vehicle and the obstacle can be avoided even when the obstacle enters the scheduled traveling route of the vehicle from the detected potential risk area based on a positional relationship between the vehicle and the potential risk area, and a force feedback unit configured to apply an assistance reaction force in a direction in which the amount of manipulation is reduced, to the active pedal when a current speed of the vehicle exceeds the reference speed.
US11572058B2	Method for determining the biting point of a hybrid disconnect clutch of a hybrid vehicle A method determines the biting point of a hybrid disconnect clutch of a hybrid vehicle. The hybrid disconnect clutch disconnects or connects an internal combustion engine and a first electric motor, which is arranged on the output side. A second electric motor, which is arranged on the internal combustion engine side and is rigidly connected to the internal combustion engine, is operated at a constant rotational speed during electric travel by means of the first electric motor. The hybrid disconnect clutch is moved from the open state toward the closed state and the load on the second electric motor is monitored. When the load on the second electric motor reaches a predefined load threshold value, it is determined that the biting point has been reached.
US11572055B2	Method and control unit for operating a hybrid vehicle A method for operating a hybrid vehicle that includes a prime mover (1) with an internal combustion engine (2), an electric machine (3), a transmission (4) connected between the prime mover (1) and a driven end (5), and multiple shift elements, including a separating clutch (7) connected between the internal combustion engine (2) and the electric machine (3), and a starting component (8), is provided. After release of a brake pedal (12) or together with the release of the brake pedal (12) for a driving start or an crawling start, an engagement speed threshold (22) for the starting component (8) is established below an idling speed of the prime mover (1) and a previously disengaged starting component (8) is engaged. A control unit (9, 10, 11) for carrying out such a method is also provided.
US11572051B2	Evaluation electronics and method for estimating a master brake cylinder pressure in a vehicle brake system equipped with an electromechanical brake booster In an electronic evaluation system for a vehicle braking system equipped with an electromechanical brake booster, a method for estimating a brake master cylinder pressure includes: estimating a first initial value of the pressure based on a first current intensity of a current of a motor of the booster at the first time and on a first rotation angle of a rotor of the motor at the first time; specifying a correction value as a difference between the first initial value and a measured value of the pressure; estimating a second initial value of the pressure based on a second current intensity of the current at the second time and on a second rotation angle of the rotor at the second time; and specifying, based on the second initial value and the correction value, an estimated value of the pressure at the second time.
US11572043B2	Parking brake for an electric vehicle with multi-speed gearbox A commercial vehicle with at least one driven axle, at least one service brake, at least one propulsion engine, and wheels characterized in that the parking brake function of the vehicle is solved by a bistable locking means acting on both wheels. At least one multi-speed gearbox is provided to concurrently activate a first gear stage and a second gear stage having different ratios.
US11572042B2	Method and system for washing a vehicle A wash equipment assembly for a car wash and method of operating the equipment are described. For example, the assembly includes a cleaning element configured to clean a vehicle, an arm assembly operably attached to the cleaning element and configured to move the cleaning element to a vehicle cleaning position, the arm movably fixed to a support at a first end and the cleaning element mounted on the arm at a second end, a controlled locator for positioning the arm relative to the support such that the cleaning equipment is moved to the vehicle cleaning position, and a sensor for evaluating an actual orientation of the cleaning element relative to a default orientation of the cleaning element. In certain implementations, the controlled locator can modify the position of the arm in response to a signal from the sensor, thereby providing a closed loop control system.
US11572041B2	Wiper The present disclosure related to a wiper including a buckling seat (10), an elastic arm (20), a scrapping strip (40) and an end sleeve (50). The elastic arm (20) is connected to the buckling seat (10) and has an end part (21) with a buckling hole (22), and one side of the elastic arm (20) has a bottom surface (23). The scrapping strip (40) is disposed on the bottom surface (23) of the elastic arm (20). The end sleeve (50) has a buckling hook (51) buckled with the buckling hole (22). Accordingly, the wiper may be easily assembled and the scrapping strip (40) may be effectively fastened.
US11572040B2	Method for detecting the theft of a vehicle A method for detecting theft of a vehicle, includes the following steps: detecting a vehicle movement by an inductive vehicle charging system, checking the authorization for a detected vehicle movement, and outputting a message signal if an unauthorized vehicle movement is detected. The checking of the authorization for a detected vehicle movement is started after the start of a vehicle charging process.
US11572039B2	Confirmed automated access to portions of vehicles In general, techniques are described by which provide confirmed automated access to portions of vehicles. A control system comprising a processor, and a memory may be configured to perform the techniques. The memory may store instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to determine that the authorized operator of the vehicle is intending to access a portion of the vehicle, and output, responsive to determination, a confirmation request to the authorized operator. The confirmation request may request confirmation that the authorized operator is intending to access the portion of the vehicle. The memory may also store instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to receive, from the authorized operator, a confirmation response indicating whether the authorized operator is intending to access at least the portion of the vehicle, and automatically open, based on the confirmation response, at least the portion of the vehicle.
US11572038B2	Localization and passive entry/passive start systems and methods for vehicles Systems and methods for localization and passive entry/passive start (PEPS) systems for vehicles are provided. A communication gateway in a vehicle configured to establish a Bluetooth low energy (BLE) communication connection with a portable device. Sensors are configured to measure signal information about a communication signal sent from the portable device. A localization module is configured to receive the signal information from the sensors and determine a location of the portable device based on the signal information. A passive entry/passive start (PEPS) system is configured to receive the location of the portable device from the localization module and perform a vehicle function including at least one of unlocking a door of the vehicle, unlocking a trunk of the vehicle, and allowing the vehicle to be started based on the location of the portable device. Each of the plurality of sensors are synchronized.
US11572037B2	Driver assistance system and driver assistance method A driver assistance system uses a wireless authentication functionality to perform authentication using key information through wireless communication between a portable terminal that obtains the key information required to operate a vehicle through network communication and an authentication device arranged in the vehicle. The authentication device actuates the vehicle through an electronic key system of the vehicle when the authentication is accomplished. A determination unit of the driver assistance system receives operation information based on a vehicle operation performed by a driver who is driving the vehicle, performs an abnormality determination that checks whether the vehicle operation is abnormal from the operation information, and performs a predetermined action when the vehicle operation is determined as being abnormal. The determination unit uses the wireless authentication functionality to execute at least part of a series of processes of the abnormality determination and the predetermined action.
US11572036B1	Vehicle theft prevention device A vehicle theft prevention device detachably connected to a vehicle, the vehicle theft prevention device including a switch assembly, and an ignition disabler assembly connected to the switch assembly and the vehicle to complete a circuit between an ignition switch and an electronics system of the vehicle in response to depressing the switch assembly, and prevent start of the vehicle using a vehicle key while the circuit between the ignition switch and the electronics system is incomplete.
US11572035B2	Alert system technology to conduct in-cabin child restraint system monitoring and facilitate compliance with location-dependent constraints Methods, systems and apparatuses may provide for technology that conducts an automated vision analysis of image data associated with an interior of a vehicle cabin, determines a state of a child restraint system (CRS) based on the automated vision analysis, and generates an alert if the state of the CRS does not satisfy one or more safety constraints. In one example, the technology identifies the safety constraint(s) based on a geographic location of the vehicle cabin.
US11572033B2	Rider holder and vehicle having at least one such rider holder for an amusement ride, method for operating a vehicle, and amusement ride having at least one such vehicle The present invention relates to a rider holder for an amusement ride (14), comprising a holding portion (16) for holding a rider, a restraining device (24) which can be moved between an open position, in which the rider can access the holding portion (16), and a closed position, in which the held rider in the holding portion (16) can interact with the restraining device (24), a lockable securing device (32) which, in a locked state, fixes the restraining device (24) in the closed position and, in an unlocked state, releases the restraining device (24), and a control unit (52) which has detection means (55), by means of which it can be redundantly determined in a fail-safe manner whether the securing device (32) is in the locked or unlocked state, wherein the control unit (52) generates corresponding state signals. The invention further relates to a vehicle having at least one such rider holder for an amusement ride and to a method for operating such a vehicle. Furthermore, the invention relates to an amusement ride having at least one such vehicle.
US11572029B2	Side impact airbag for a motor vehicle A side impact cushion device of a motor vehicle contains at least one impact cushion which can be inflated by a gas generator. The impact cushion in an installation state has an upper portion, a central portion and a lower portion. In this case, the upper portion is arranged substantially horizontally in a deployed state, the central portion is formed in the form of a shell surface of a rotationally symmetrical, developable body, the lower portion can be supported on an upper side of an armrest and a rotational axis of the rotationally symmetrical body is oriented vertically in the deployed state.
US11572028B2	Vehicle A vehicle may include: a front grille including an air intake; a radiator arranged behind the front grille; an air duct configured to guide air from the air intake to the radiator, the air duct widening upward from the air intake to the radiator; and a horn arranged in front of the air duct at a position higher than the air intake.
US11572026B2	Fastener A fastener includes a fastening pin and a sleeve component disposed around the fastening pin and movable up and down relative to the fastening pin. The sleeve component includes fixing claws that are able to stretch outward and retract inward. A pin of the fastening pin comprises a small-diameter rod section and an upper large-diameter rod section. When the fixing claws move relative to the pin to abut against an outer surface of the upper large-diameter rod section, the fixing claws stretch outward, and the fastener is in a locked state. When the fixing claws move to the outside of the small-diameter rod section relative to the pin, the fixing claws retract inward, and the fastener is in a release state.
US11572019B2	Extending and retracting step assembly The present disclosure is directed to a staircase assembly for a vehicle, such as a recreational vehicle (RV). The stair case assembly includes a pair of substantially flat, spaced apart, support brackets that are configured to mount to a vehicle, and define a storage space for a linkage system and associated plurality of steps. The linkage system is configured to move the plurality of attached steps from a vertically orientated stored position to a horizontally oriented deployed position extending outwardly from the vehicle allowing a person to easily enter and exit the vehicle.
US11572013B2	Vehicular control system using a camera and lidar sensor to detect objects A vehicular control system includes a plurality of sensors that include at least a camera and a 3D point-cloud LIDAR. As the vehicle travels along a road, and responsive at least in part to processing at an electronic control unit of 3D point-cloud LIDAR data captured by the 3D point-cloud LIDAR, the vehicular control system (a) determines presence of a pedestrian or cross traffic vehicle present exterior of the vehicle that (i) is not on the road that is being travelled along by the vehicle and is approaching the road to cross the road ahead of the vehicle and (ii) is at least in the field of sensing of the 3D point-cloud LIDAR and (b) at least in part controls at least one vehicle function of the vehicle responsive at least in part to the determined presence of the pedestrian or cross traffic vehicle.
US11572010B2	Vehicle headlamp mounting assembly and vehicle The invention belongs to the technical field of vehicles, and aims to provide a headlamp mounting structure which can achieve a trade-off between the “weakness” for pedestrian safety and protection and the “strength” for durability, impact resistance and modal parameters. To this end, the invention provides a vehicle headlamp mounting assembly and a vehicle. The vehicle headlamp mounting assembly includes an upper mounting bracket, a middle mounting bracket, a lower mounting bracket, a fender bracket, a connecting plate, and a reinforcing bracket. A bottom end of the reinforcing bracket is connected to the lower mounting bracket via at least one blind rivet. A first mounting structure is provided near an inner end of the upper mounting bracket. The fender bracket is provided with a second mounting structure. A third mounting structure is provided near the bottom end of the middle mounting bracket. A fourth mounting structure is provided near the bottom end of the reinforcing bracket. When assembled, an upper part of a headlamp is fixed via the first mounting structure and the second mounting structure, and a lower part of the headlamp is fixed via the third mounting structure and the fourth mounting structure.
US11572009B2	Covering device, body part and motor vehicle A covering device for arrangement on at least one outer or one inner region of a motor vehicle includes at least one form element which is produced and/or can be produced by means of injection moulding and has an inner side oriented towards the motor vehicle and an outer side oriented away from the motor vehicle, one or more lighting devices for emitting light. The covering device also includes at least one covering element which, for covering the form element at least in regions, is arranged at least in regions on the outer side of the form element, at least part of the light emitted by the lighting device being able to pass through the form element and/or the covering element.
US11572007B2	Mobile platform systems and methods A mobile work system and methods for operationally receiving a work performing and/or energy delivering attachment. A work platform is powered by a power output device and includes a source of electricity for powering the attachment. The platform has a first end and a second end generally opposite the first end. A first attachment interface is connected to the first end, and a second attachment interface, substantially operationally equivalent to the first attachment interface, is connected to the second end. The first end of the platform also includes a first steering mechanism, and the second end includes a second steering mechanism substantially operationally equivalent to the first steering mechanism, whereby the platform is configured to be propelled and steered in a first direction and propelled and steered in a second direction generally opposite the first direction by the first and second steering mechanisms, respectively.
US11572005B2	Recovery unit for recovering vehicles A vehicle recovery unit for use with an operating vehicle. The vehicle recovery unit has a frame, a mounting system coupled to the frame, a boom assembly, a pivoting horse head assembly coupled to the boom assembly, a winch, and a cable wound upon the winch. The frame has an angled front plate and a rear plate. The mounting system is configured for releasable attachment to the operating vehicle. The boom assembly is coupled to the frame and extends beyond the front plate of the frame.
US11572004B1	Land vehicles adapted for use as electric delivery vehicles A land vehicle includes a frame structure, a plurality of wheels supported by the frame structure, and a body supported by the frame structure. The frame structure includes an operator cage that at least partially defines an operator cabin and a rear compartment positioned rearward of the operator cage in a longitudinal direction. The body includes a first sidewall arranged on one side of the vehicle and a second sidewall arranged on another side of the vehicle opposite the first sidewall.
US11571997B2	Seat component for a vehicle seat and vehicle seat A seat component for a vehicle seat having at least one air outlet unit configured to be connected to an air supply. In order to be able to adapt a ventilation function of the vehicle seat individually to a contact area between the vehicle seat and a person sitting thereon, the air outlet unit has at least one flexible air guide funnel and at least one diaphragm valve which is arranged within the at least one flexible air guide funnel and which is connected to the at least one flexible air guide funnel in such a way that the diaphragm valve closes the air guide funnel when the air guide funnel is not deformed, and at least partially opens the air guide funnel when the air guide funnel is deformed.
US11571996B2	Suspended vehicle seating system Examples herein describe a vehicle seating system. The vehicle seating system may include a rail mounted to a vehicle roof and supported by a vehicle frame. The vehicle seating system may include an anchor system movable along the rail, the anchor system including: a locking device that locks the anchor system in a position along the rail; and a heating, vacuuming, and air conditioning (HVAC) port in communication with a HVAC duct within the vehicle roof. The vehicle seating system may include an interchangeable seat module that connects to the anchor system to suspend the seat module above a floor of the vehicle, wherein the seat module connects to the HVAC port.
US11571995B2	Quick-release seat fitting A seat configured for removably securing to a track includes a quick-release fitting for operation by hand to releasably secure a bottom end of a seat leg to a floor-mounted track for facile adjustment and removal of the seat. A threaded stud includes a shaft portion arranged through an opening in an end of the seat leg and a radially extending base. A pivot mechanism has a through-hole arranged around the shaft portion of the threaded stud. A first transverse member and a second transverse member each extend transversely from the pivot mechanism in opposite directions along a pivot axis. A lever is configured to pivot about the pivot axis causing the threaded stud to move up or down via the pivot mechanism, which raises and lowers the radially extending base for alternately securing the seat leg to the track and releasing the seat leg from the track.
US11571992B2	Adjustable motor vehicle seat A motor vehicle seat adjustable from an entry position to a use position or vice versa includes first, second and third structural components which are movable relative to each other, and a locking device configured to impede a movement of the second structural component relative to the third structural component, when the first structural element is unlocked by a movement relative to the second structural component.
US11571991B2	Sliding device for a vehicle seat A sliding device for a vehicle seat is provided. The sliding device includes a pair of parallel slideways, each of which comprises a lower rail, an upper rail slidably mounted to the lower rail and a latch for allowing/preventing a movement of the upper rail relative to the lower rail. A releasing member is provided for driving the latches to a position in which the upper rails are free to move relative to the lower rails. Each latch has a rear portion which is bent into a “U”-like shape and comprises a lower leg carrying latching elements configured to cooperate with corresponding latching elements provided in the lower rail and an upper leg configured to engage the releasing member. The design of the latches improves the reliability of the sliding device.
US11571986B2	Managing the exchange between a power grid and charging/discharging stations The server executes a process that includes receiving predetermined information from each terminal in a facility, if it is determined that the electric vehicle is connected to a charging/discharging station, associating a user or a user terminal with the charging/discharging station, scheduling a power demand and supply adjustment, receiving behavior information of the user, if it is determined that it is necessary to reschedule the power demand and supply adjustment, predicting a connection period, rescheduling the power demand and supply adjustment, and if the current time has reached the start time of a power supply and supply adjustment period, executing the power demand and supply adjustment.
US11571980B2	Reception of frequency spectra on the receiver side A robotic lawnmower system comprising a charging station (210) and a robotic work tool (100), the charging station comprising a signal generator (240) to which a boundary cable (250) is to be connected, the signal generator (240) being configured to transmit a signal (245) through the boundary cable (250), and the robotic working tool (100) comprising a sensor (170) configured to pick up magnetic fields generated by the signal (245) in the boundary cable (250) thereby receiving the signal (245) being transmitted and a controller (110) configured to analyse the picked up signal, wherein the signal generator (240) is further configured to: prefilter the signal through an filter model; and transmit the prefiltered signal to through the boundary cable (250) by means of a current generator.
US11571979B2	Electric vehicle charging systems and platforms A rapidly deployable electric vehicle (EV) charging station and components thereof are disclosed herein. The rapidly deployable electric vehicle charging station is connected to a distribution point on an electrical grid. In one embodiment, the rapidly deployable electric vehicle charging station includes an elevated platform having a top surface and a bottom surface and opposing sides, and at least one beam spanning between the opposing sides and affixed to the bottom surface of the platform. The rapidly deployable electric vehicle charging station includes an electric vehicle charging dispenser coupled to the top surface of the elevated platform. A plurality of cable blocks spanning between the platform and the electrical distribution point, wherein the cable blocks house electrical cabling extending from the electrical distribution point to the electric vehicle charging dispenser.
US11571978B2	Passively cooled high power electric cable, system and method A charging cable apparatus having a connector, an electrically-conductive cable extending from the connector, the cable configured to be connectable to a charging station for receiving a charging current from the charging station, and having a heat pipe with a phase change section having a wicking structure, the wicking structure having a working fluid therein during operation for receiving heat generated during current flow within the cable. The charging cable apparatus may further have an external condensing surface in fluid communication with the phase change section of the heat pipe for accelerating condensation of evaporated working fluid. The charging cable apparatus may be connected to a charging station for charging an electric battery such as a battery of an electric vehicle.
US11571977B2	Method, server, and program for reporting electric car charging space in parking lot The present invention relates to a method for reporting an electric car charging space in a parking lot, the method comprising: identifying whether a charger of each of charging spaces in a parking lot is being used; identifying whether a car exists in each of the charging spaces; and selecting a chargeable space and reporting the selected chargeable space.
US11571976B2	Foreign object detection using heat sensitive material and inductive sensing In certain aspects, an enclosure for a wireless power transfer pad is disclosed. The enclosure includes a cover shell configured to be positioned over a portion of the wireless power transfer pad configured to face a wireless power receiver when wirelessly transferring power, wherein at least a portion of the cover shell is made of a heat resistant material.
US11571974B2	Systems and methods for mobile charging of electric vehicles A method, a system, and a computer readable medium for managing recharging of a shared electric vehicle are provided. The method includes determining whether an energy storage device of the electric vehicle requires charging, identifying a charging method based on a plurality of parameters including an ambient temperature, a current state of charge, a current load, and a power estimate for a planned route, altering the planned route of the electric vehicle to enable charging based on the identified method, and charging a second energy storage device associated with a second electric vehicle during transit via the electric vehicle. The charging method includes swapping electric vehicles, exchanging the energy storage device, and charging via a charging bot.
US11571965B2	Side vehicle body structure of vehicle A vehicle body side structure is provided where an exhaust apparatus is located on the vehicle-width-direction outer side relative to a side sill without widening the vehicle. Embodiments include an internal combustion engine equipped on the front side of a partition wall defining a front edge of a vehicle cabin space, an exhaust apparatus through which exhaust gas exhausted from the internal combustion engine passes, and a side sill extending along the vehicle front-rear direction on the side of a floor forming a floor surface of the vehicle cabin space. The side sill has a recess having a cross section recessed toward the vehicle-width-direction inner side from the vehicle-width-direction outer side in a cross-sectional view orthogonal to the vehicle front-rear direction and extending in the vehicle front-rear direction, and an exhaust system member provided in the exhaust apparatus is disposed at the recess.
US11571961B2	Transmission for a motor vehicle, motor vehicle powertrain, and method for operating a transmission A transmission (G) for a motor vehicle includes an electric machine (EM1), a first input shaft (GW1), a second input shaft (GW2), an output shaft (GWA), two planetary gear sets (P1, P2, P3), and at least five shift elements (A, B, C, D, E). Different gears are implementable by selectively actuating the at least five shift elements (A, B, C, D, E) and, in addition, in interaction with the electric machine (EM1), different operating modes are implementable. A drive train for a motor vehicle with the transmission (G), and to a method for operating the transmission (G) are also provided.
US11571959B2	Power transmission device for hybrid vehicle A power transmission device for a hybrid vehicle may include: an engine part; a transfer part configured to transfer power of the engine part; a motor part configured to provide power to the transfer part, and driven when power is applied thereto; and a plurality of torsion damper parts disposed between the engine part and the motor part, and connected in series.
US11571952B2	Head up display device and image display apparatus therefor A HUD device and an image display apparatus for solving a problem that a HUD image cannot be seen in a HUD device that displays a virtual image when wearing the sunglasses having polarization function are provided. A head up display device for a vehicle is provided with an image display apparatus configured to project an image onto a windshield or a combiner by polarized light and means of converting polarization of polarized light of the image projected from the image display apparatus, the means being provided on a part of a light path from the image display apparatus to the windshield or the combiner.
US11571951B2	Connector system and heater system The present disclosure concerns a connector system, e.g., for connecting an electrical component with a circuit board. The connector system includes an electrical heater-function-component having an electrical component-contact-surface for an electrical connection of the electrical heater-function-component. A circuit-board having an electrical board-contact surface is provided for an electrical connection of the circuit-board. A connector assembly connects the heater-function-component with the circuit-board. The connector assembly is arranged at the electrical component-contact-surface and the electrical board-contact-surface for connecting the heater-function-component with the circuit-board.
US11571945B2	Roof top air conditioner unit, methods for producing, assembling and installing the roof top air conditioner unit and vehicle with the roof top air conditioner unit A roof top air conditioner unit for a vehicle, in particular a recreational vehicle, wherein the roof top air conditioner at least in part is made of expanded polypropylene (EPP). At least one stabilizing and/or connecting element of the roof top air conditioner unit is mold in the section of the roof top air conditioner unit made of EPP. Furthermore, the present invention refers to a method for producing, assembling and installing such roof top air conditioner units and a vehicle having such a roof top air conditioner assembly.
US11571937B2	Apparatus and method for an improved trailer hitch An improved trailer hitch is presented. The tractor trailer has a main trailer frame, the main trailer for hauling cargo. To help couple a trailer cab to the trailer frame a swivel box having a spring-loaded locking pin and a permanent hinge pin is coupled to a tongue that is used to couple the trailer cab and the trailer frame. The swivel box swivels or swings the tongue to a position to accommodate a misaligned trailer cab easing the coupling process.
US11571936B1	Self contained tire inflator A tire inflator having an air compressor to inflate a tire to a predetermined pressure threshold. A central OBD module plugged into in a vehicle uses a short-range radio to transmit to the inflator the predetermined pressure threshold fit for a vehicle. An OBD vehicle bus reader can obtain a VIN of an associated vehicle model. A predetermined tire pressure threshold memory contains a predetermined look-up table of tire pressure thresholds for models. A processor uses the VIN to identify the vehicle model in the look-up table to select the one of the predetermined tire pressure thresholds including a spare tire pressure threshold. A short-range radio wirelessly transmits the looked-up tire pressure threshold including a spare tire pressure threshold to each inflator. The tire inflator has an optical moisture sensor on air inlet or air outlet. The air compressor is disabled when moisture is detected.
US11571933B2	Tire A tire having a tread portion with a designated mounting direction. An outer shoulder land portion has outer shoulder lateral grooves. An inner shoulder land portion has inner shoulder lateral grooves. Each outer shoulder lateral groove includes a first outer portion extending in a tire axial direction at an outer tread edge side, and a second outer portion that connects the first outer portion to an outer shoulder main groove and that has a smaller groove width and groove depth than the first outer portion. Each inner shoulder lateral groove has a tie bar raised at a groove bottom thereof. The tie bar is connected to the inner shoulder main groove.
US11571926B2	Vehicle with articulated wheel A vehicle includes a frame including a front frame part and a rear frame part. An elongated single wheel is rotatably connected to one of the front frame part and the rear frame part. The elongated wheel houses an expansion device including a linkage mechanism adapted to reconfigure a shape of the elongated wheel between a cylindrical shape in top view of the vehicle when the vehicle is traveling in a straight direction and a frustoconical shape in top view of the vehicle in a turning condition of the vehicle.
US11571918B2	Printing apparatus An example printing apparatus is illustrated. The printing apparatus includes a print engine assembly. The print engine assembly further includes a bottom chassis portion. The print engine assembly also includes a top chassis portion. The print engine assembly also includes a print head positioned within the top chassis portion. The print engine assembly also includes a plurality of offset pins coupled to the print head, where the plurality of offset pins abuts the bottom chassis portion, and where the plurality of offset pins enables the print head to be positioned at a predetermined distance from the bottom chassis portion.
US11571914B2	Method of printing using overlapping printhead segments A method of printing an image using a printing system including at least first and second overlapping printhead segments, the method includes the steps of: feeding media past the printhead segments along a media feed direction; determining an extent of wander of the media in a direction perpendicular to the media feed direction; selecting a stitching method based on the determined extent of wander; and printing the image using the first and second printhead segments. The printing step includes stitching the first and second printhead segments using the selected stitching method.
US11571913B2	Reconfigurable support pads for fabric image transfers The techniques described herein relate generally to reconfigurable support pads for fabric image transfers. Specifically, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, reconfigurable support pads are provided for fabric image transfers (e.g., silk screening, heat transfer, direct-to-garment printing, etc.). In particular, the techniques herein provide for various adjustable configurations of portions of the fabric substrate support, which may be changed for different thicknesses of garments, and more particularly, that allow for varied thicknesses found on the same garment. For example, by configuring the support in a first “flat” configuration, a plain tee shirt may lay flat, and then configuring the support in a second “two-tiered” configuration, with one portion lower (or higher) than the other, allows for a hoodie with a thicker pocket portion at the “belly” of the garment to also lay flat. Other configurations are also available, whether manually adjusted or else dynamically controlled (e.g., using actuators) based on the type of garment selected on an associated control system.
US11571910B2	Printer A printer comprising a printhead configured to selectively cause a mark to be created on a substrate, a stepper motor having an output shaft coupled to the printhead, the stepper motor being arranged to vary the position of the printhead, a sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of an angular position of the output shaft of the stepper motor, and a controller arranged to generate control signals for the stepper motor. Said control signals being at least partially based upon an output of said sensor and at least partially based upon a target position. Said control signals for the stepper motor are arranged to cause a magnetic field to be generated by windings of the stepper motor. A field angle being defined between an angular position of the output shaft of the stepper motor, and an orientation of the generated magnetic field. Said control signals comprise a first control signal configured to cause said field angle to have a predetermined value, and a second control signal configured to cause said magnetic field to have a predetermined magnitude, and said controller is configured to vary said first and second control signals based upon said target position and said output of said sensor.
US11571907B2	Liquid cartridge provided with liquid supply portion having guide groove A liquid cartridge configured to be inserted into a cartridge attachment section includes: a cartridge body having a liquid storage chamber, and a liquid supply portion configured to supply the liquid stored in the liquid storage chamber to an outside. The liquid supply portion includes: a front end face facing frontward, an outer peripheral surface extending rearward from the front end face, and at least one guide provided at the outer peripheral surface. Each of the at least one guide is guided by corresponding at least one projection of the cartridge attachment section during attachment of a liquid supply tube of the cartridge attachment section to the liquid supply portion at a time of attachment of the liquid cartridge to the cartridge attachment section. Each of the at least one guide includes: a first guide portion, and a second guide portion.
US11571900B2	Printing apparatus and control method A printing apparatus comprises: a printing unit configured to print onto a sheet by ejecting ink from a printing head; a maintenance unit configured to perform a maintenance operation capable of being performed in parallel with the printing performed by the printing unit; and a control unit configured to control the maintenance unit such that when the printing by the printing unit and the maintenance operation by the maintenance unit are performed in parallel, and the maintenance operation is not completed by the time the printing by the printing unit has ended, the maintenance operation is ended without being completed.
US11571898B2	Liquid supply device, liquid discharge device, and liquid discharge apparatus A liquid supply device includes a collection sub tank and a collection flow path. The collection sub tank collects liquid from a liquid discharge head. The collection flow path connects the liquid discharge head and the collection sub tank. The collection sub tank includes a first inflow port connected with the collection flow path and a first inner wall portion on an extension line extending from the first inflow port in a direction in which the liquid flows into the collection sub tank from the collection flow path. The first inner wall portion has one of an inclined surface inclined with respect to the extension line, an arc-shaped surface, and a curved surface.
US11571896B2	Customization of multichannel printhead A method of forming a print head, by forming a heater chip. Via zones having peripheries are defined on a substrate, with heaters formed along the entire peripheries of the via zones. Traces that electrically connect to each of the heaters are formed. In some embodiments, the heater chip is then stored for a period of time. After storing the heater chip, vias are formed in only a selected portion of the via zones, which is a subset of the via zones. A channel layer is formed on the heater chip by forming a first layer on the heater chip. Flow channels are formed in the first layer from the vias to only those heaters on the heater chip that are disposed along the selected portion of the via zones. Bubble chambers are formed in the first layer around only those heaters on the heater chip that are disposed along the selected portion of the via zones. A nozzle plate in formed on the channel layer by forming a second layer on the first layer, and forming nozzles in the second layer above only those heaters on the heater chip that are disposed along the selected portion of the via zones.
US11571892B2	Manifold length in a printhead Printheads and manifolds within printheads. In one embodiment, a method comprises determining a resonant frequency of jetting channels for a printhead, and selecting a target length for a manifold fluidly coupled to the jetting channels such that resonant frequencies of the manifold differ from the resonant frequency of the jetting channels by a threshold amount.
US11571870B2	Press machine and method for monitoring abnormality of press machine A press machine includes: a learning-model generating unit that uses one data from among data collected from sensors, as an objective variable, and uses data other than the one data as an explanatory variable to perform machine learning to generate a learning model for the one data, the generation being performed for all the data; a predicted-value calculating unit that inputs an actually measured value of data other than one data from among the data collected from the sensors, into the learning model for the one data to calculate a predicted value of the one data, the calculation being performed for all the data; a degree-of-abnormality calculating unit that calculates a degree of abnormality based on a difference between an actually measured value and a predicted value of the data; and a degree-of-abnormality outputting unit that outputs the calculated degree of abnormality.
US11571865B1	Overmolded electronic eyewear device frame A process of overmolding a frame of a portable eyewear electronic device and a frame produced by the process is presented. A frame that includes a first material and includes a releasably mountable feature is attached to the mold in a desired position and does not contact other areas of the mold. The mold is filled with a second material to at least partially encase the frame insert.
US11571862B2	Surface feature transfer media and methods of use Forming features in the surface of a bicycle component involves depositing a substance onto a substrate in a geometric pattern to form a transfer medium. Forming features may also involve positioning the transfer medium relative to an unformed bicycle component, and forming a negative of the geometric pattern in the bicycle component through the application of heat and/or pressure to the transfer medium and the unformed bicycle component. The transfer medium may be configured for use in the molding of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (“CFRP”) bicycle components and may include a substrate formed of a flexible material, and a geometric pattern formed of a hard material, the hard material different than the flexible material.
US11571860B2	Room temperature glass-to-glass, glass-to-plastic and glass-to-ceramic/semiconductor bonding A process for room temperature substrate bonding employs a first substrate substantially transparent to a laser wavelength is selected. A second substrate for mating at an interface with the first substrate is then selected. A transmissivity change at the interface is created and the first and second substrates are mated at the interface. The first substrate is then irradiated with a laser of the transparency wavelength substantially focused at the interface and a localized high temperature at the interface from energy supplied by the laser is created. The first and second substrates immediately adjacent the interface are softened with diffusion across the interface to fuse the substrates.
US11571858B2	Method of printing an unsupported part with a robotic additive manufacturing system A method of printing a hollow part with a robotic additive manufacturing system includes extruding thermoplastic material onto a build platform movable in at least two degrees of freedom in a helical pattern along a continuous 3D tool path with an extruder mounted on a robotic arm, to thereby print a hollow member having a length and a diameter. The method includes orienting the hollow member during printing by moving the build platform based on a geometry of the hollow member wherein the movement of the build platform and the movement of the robotic arm are synchronized to print the part without support structures.
US11571857B2	Apparatus for additively manufacturing of three-dimensional objects Apparatus (1) for additively manufacturing of three-dimensional objects (2) by means of successive layerwise selective consolidation of layers of a build material, comprising a build material removal device (3) with at least one build material removal unit (4) adapted to remove non-consolidated build material (5) surrounding an additively built object (2), wherein the build material removal device (3) comprises a build material removal chamber (6) delimiting a build material removal volume (7), wherein the build material removal chamber (6) is arranged or arrangeable above the object (2), wherein the object (2) is successively moveable into the build material removal chamber (6), wherein the at least one build material removal unit (4) is adapted to remove non-consolidated build material (5).
US11571854B2	Print particle replenishment device Examples of a print a print particle replenishment device are described. In some examples, a print particle replenishment device includes a rotating member to rotate about a central axis of the print particle replenishment device. In some examples, the rotating member includes an opening offset from the central axis. In some examples of a print particle replenishment device, a nozzle is offset from the central axis, where the nozzle is to slide with respect to an interior plane of the rotating member to align with the opening to transfer print particles through the nozzle and opening when in an open position. In some examples, a print particle replenishment device includes an extension that protrudes with respect to the opening to engage a port cover of a host device to move the port cover to open a port for replenishment at rotation.
US11571853B2	Precision optical assembly for three dimensional printing A three-dimensional printer includes a light engine, a support plate, and a resin vessel. The light engine is configured to selectively harden photocurable resin at a build plane in the resin vessel. The support plate is formed from cast metal and is in a fixed vertical relation to the light engine. The support plate includes an upper side with an upstanding ridge. The upstanding ridge has an upper datum surface that has been machined to a controlled height. The support plate also includes a separately formed ring disposed upon the upper datum surface. The separately formed ring defines a crest of the upstanding ridge. The resin vessel includes a transparent sheet that defines a lower bound for resin contained in the resin vessel. The transparent sheet impinges upon the crest to define a vertical location of the build plane in relation to the light engine.
US11571851B2	Stereolithography apparatus and light emission control method A stereolithography apparatus according to an embodiment of the present technology includes a light source unit, a photo-detector, and a control unit. The light source unit includes a plurality of light-emitting elements that emits light for curing a photo-curing resin. The photo-detector detects the light emitted from the light source unit. The control unit generates an amount-of-light profile indicating an amount-of-light distribution of the light on the basis of the light detected by the photo-detector and controls light emission of the plurality of light-emitting elements on the basis of the amount-of-light profile.
US11571848B2	Method, apparatus and system for attaching a label on a product The present disclosure relates to a method of attaching a shrinkable label (22) on a product (23) wherein the shrinkable label comprises a multi-layered film (1, 10) comprising a heat shrinkable material and a photothermic material (3, 4, 14), the method comprising: —transporting the at least one product on a conveyor (65); —arranging the at least one product in an irradiation volume, the irradiation volume being defined by a plurality of LED UV light emitters (63) arranged to emit UV-light in the direction of at least a shrinkable label arranged around the at least one product; —controlling the UV-light emitters to irradiate the at least one shrinkable label arranged around the one or more products in the irradiation volume in order for the photothermic material to heat up causing the heat shrinkable material to shrink around the at least one product.
US11571843B2	Foam molding mold and method for manufacturing foam molding body According to the present invention, a side part cavity (23) in which a side part is molded, a body part cavity (24) in which a body part is molded, and an attachment part cavity (25) in which an attachment part is molded are formed between a plurality of molding molds (21, 22), and a guiding part (26) that is configured to guide a foam to the body part cavity when an undiluted foam solution of the second synthetic resin material supplied to the side part cavity foams is arranged at a part of the side part cavity adjacent to, in a left-right direction X, a rear end part of the body part cavity in which a non-contact part is molded.
US11571839B2	Web of impregnated fibrous material, production method thereof and use of same for the production of three-dimensional composite parts A web of impregnated fibrous material(s) including N individual tapes of fibrous material(s) stacked and/or joined in relation to one another, in which said N tapes adhere to each other and can overlap at least partially. The tapes of fibrous material(s) include continuous fibers impregnated with at least one thermoplastic polymer, and optionally a chain extender. The web has a surface, in cross-section perpendicular to the axis of the fibers, S, that is substantially equal to the sum of the surface, in cross-section perpendicular to the axis of the fibers, of each initial individual tape, denoted Sth, Sth being equal to N×l×Ep, wherein l represents the average width of a tape and Ep represents the average thickness of a tape, N being between 2 and 2000, and the average thickness of each individual tape being less than or equal to 150 μm.
US11571829B1	Nape hair shaving device A nape hair shaving device for allowing a user to shave hair on a nape located behind the user's neck, comprising an arcuate shaving bar and a plurality of razors projecting therefrom to form a curved shaving arc which conforms to the shape of the user's neck. The user employs the shaving device by grasping the shaving device via a pair of grips with the arcuate shaving bar horizontally positioned therebetween, positioning the shaving arc above the nape, and making a shaving motion by drawing the shaving arc downwardly over the nape to cut the hair growing thereon. The arcuate shaving device is further flexible and is adapted to be bent inwardly or outwardly to selectively vary the size of the shaving arc. The plurality of razors are selectively detachable, allowing dulled razors to be removed and replaced.
US11571824B2	Utility knife A utility knife includes a handle base and a neck connected to the handle base for pivotal movement relative to the handle base between a closed position and an open position. The knife also includes a utility blade holder slidingly carried by the neck for sliding movement relative to the neck between a retracted position and an extended position. A utility blade is carried by the blade holder such that movement of the utility blade holder between its extended and retracted positions moves the utility blade between an exposed position in which a cutting edge of the blade is exposed, and a protected position in which the cutting edge of the blade is protected by the neck.
US11571822B2	Control device, grease cooling method and management device A control device configured to control a robot including an articulated arm having a plurality of joints each provided with a motor and turned by driving of the motor and a base supporting the articulated arm includes: a temperature information obtaining unit configured to obtain temperature information about the plurality of joints; a joint specifying unit configured to specify one of the joints that requires cooling, based on the obtained temperature information about the plurality of joints; and a motor control unit configured to control the motor of each of the plurality of joints, wherein, when the joint specifying unit specifies one of the joints, the motor control unit controls the motor of at least one of the joints that is located on a side closer to the base from the specified joint so as to turn the joint on the base side for a given time.
US11571819B1	System for an insert for holding a tumbler while spinning during decoration A system and method directed for a tumbler insert which secures a tumbler from the inside without contacting any exterior surfaces, the insert having a plurality of flexible members or claws that may be bent or contracted when pressed into the tumbler, which creates sufficient tension to secure the holder within the vessel.
US11571816B2	Method and control system for updating camera calibration for robot control A robot control system and a method for updating camera calibration is presented. The method comprises the robot control system performing a first camera calibration to determine camera calibration information, and outputting a first movement command based on the camera calibration information for a robot operation. The method further comprises outputting, after the first camera calibration, a second movement command to move a calibration pattern within a camera field of view, receiving one or more calibration images, and adding the one or more calibration images to a captured image set. The method further comprises performing a second camera calibration based on calibration images in the captured image set to determine updated camera calibration information, determining whether a deviation between the camera calibration information and the updated camera calibration information exceeds a defined threshold, and outputting a notification signal if the deviation exceeds the defined threshold.
US11571813B2	Systems and methods for managing a semantic map in a mobile robot Described herein are systems, devices, and methods for maintaining a valid semantic map of an environment for a mobile robot. A mobile robot comprises a drive system, a sensor circuit to sense occupancy information, a memory, a controller circuit, and a communication system. The controller circuit can generate a first semantic map corresponding to a first robot mission using first occupancy information and first semantic annotations, transfer the first semantic annotations to a second semantic map corresponding to a subsequent second robot mission. The control circuit can generate the second semantic map that includes second semantic annotations generated based on the transferred first semantic annotations. User feedback on the first or the second semantic map can be received via a communication system. The control circuit can update first semantic map and use it to navigate the mobile robot in a future mission.
US11571809B1	Robotic control using value distributions Techniques are described herein for robotic control using value distributions. In various implementations, as part of performing a robotic task, state data associated with the robot in an environment may be generated based at least in part on vision data captured by a vision component of the robot. A plurality of candidate actions may be sampled, e.g., from continuous action space. A trained critic neural network model that represents a learned value function may be used to process a plurality of state-action pairs to generate a corresponding plurality of value distributions. Each state-action pair may include the state data and one of the plurality of sampled candidate actions. The state-action pair corresponding to the value distribution that satisfies one or more criteria may be selected from the plurality of state-action pairs. The robot may then be controlled to implement the sampled candidate action of the selected state-action pair.
US11571807B2	Drive unit for robotic manipulators In one form there is disclosed an internally balanced involute-type speed reducer; the reducer comprising a stator stage, an input stage, an output stage, and a plurality of gear sets in mesh. In a further form there is disclosed an actuator assembly for a robot; said actuator assembly comprising a stator core located within an outer housing and subtended by inner and outer mounting hubs; said hub supporting a drive train and bearings within the actuator assembly. In a further form there is disclosed a transducer system operable in conjunction with the reducer or actuator assembly.
US11571804B2	Device for holding and releasing an object, and related methods The invention relates to a device for holding and releasing an object, comprising a main body comprising a housing to at least partially accommodate said object and an opening to enable at least a portion of the object to be removed, a lid that can be moved from a closed position preventing access to said opening and an open position enabling access to said opening, and a stop mechanism designed such that it can be moved to different positions relative to the main body towards the opening of said main body, but blocked in the other direction, to enable the stop mechanism to be brought into contact with or close to the object while preventing any recoil of the stop mechanism. The invention also relates to a corresponding production method and release methods.
US11571802B2	Electric power tool A metal wire may be provided inside a hanger portion extending with an annular shape and which is integrally formed with an outer casing. An electric power tool may be prevented from falling, etc. due to deformation or breakage of the hanger portion by being reinforced by the wire.
US11571801B2	Forced air cooling from piston movements of nailer tool A fastener driving tool that forces air from its variable venting volume beneath the piston of the working cylinder and directs that forced air through passageways and toward an electronic controller and/or an electric motor before being vented to atmosphere, thereby drawing heat away from those components during an operational cycle of the movable piston. When the piston returns to its initial position, environmental air is drawn through the same passageways, again past the electronic controller and/or electric motor, thereby twice cooling these “hot” components during a single operational cycle.
US11571800B2	Cooling arrangement for a power tool and power tool electronics The application concerns a cooling arrangement for a power tool and a power tool comprising the cooling arrangement. According to an aspect of the invention a cooling arrangement for a power tool comprises a housing of the power tool and electronics. The electronics include at least one circuit board and at least one electronic component. The electronics comprise at least one heat conductive area. The at least one heat conductive area is arranged to be heat conductively connected to the housing of the power tool.
US11571798B2	Multi-function tool A multi-function tool. The multi-function tool includes a first socket body having a first sidewall defining a first socket and a second socket, the first socket body being aligned with a first axis. The multi-function tool also includes a second socket body having a second sidewall defining a third socket, the second socket body being aligned with a second axis that is substantially parallel to the first axis. The first socket body is connected to the second socket body by a bridge.
US11571797B1	Pneumatic impact tool having vibration reducing structure A pneumatic impact tool having a vibration reducing structure includes a handle with a bucket member and a directional control valve. A tube member including a cylindrical wall and a chamber is coupled with the bucket member. The chamber is divided into a front and a rear chamber portion by a hammer member. Gas may be guided into the front or the rear chamber portion by the directional control valve. A vent is disposed on the cylindrical wall. An exhaust channel which communicates with the front chamber portion and not communicates with the rear chamber portion is disposed on an outer peripheral surface of the hammer member. The hammer member is pushed to return if gas is guided into the front chamber portion. Gas in the front chamber portion is exhausted when the exhaust channel communicates with the vent.
US11571793B2	Driving tool A driving tool includes a housing having a support shaft for operably supporting an operating member, a contacting member which is capable of contacting and separating from a workpiece into which a fastener is to be driven, and which operates by contacting the workpiece, a pressure chamber to which and from which a compressible gas is supplied and discharged, a striking part operating in a direction to strike the fastener, a gas supply mechanism, and a transmission control member for controlling the operation of the gas supply mechanism, said operation being based on the operation of at least one of the operating member and the contacting member or the operation of both of them, wherein the fastener is struck when an operating force is applied to the operating member and to the transmission control member, and the contacting member is operated.
US11571789B2	Spanner for simultaneously gripping a plurality of fasteners and a method for simultaneously gripping a plurality of fasteners A spanner for simultaneously gripping a plurality of fasteners. The spanner includes a body, the body having a plurality of spaced apart fastener grips for simultaneously gripping the plurality of fasteners. The spanner also includes at least one attachment member for attaching the spanner to a structure the fasteners attach to.
US11571786B2	Consumable part monitoring in chemical mechanical polisher A polishing apparatus includes a polishing station to hold a polishing pad, a carrier head to hold a substrate in contact with a polishing pad at the polishing station, a camera positioned to capture an image of a lower surface of a consumable part when the consumable part moves away from the polishing pad, and a controller configured to perform an image processing algorithm on the image to determine whether the consumable part is damaged. The consumable part can be a retaining ring on a carrier head, or a conditioner disk on a conditioner head.
US11571785B2	Workpiece processing device and method A workpiece processing device includes a workpiece supporting unit configured to support a workpiece so that the workpiece is rotatable around a first axis parallel to a central axis of the workpiece, a cutting unit having a blade configured to cut a surface of the workpiece, a detecting unit configured to calculate a position of a vertex of the surface in a direction along a second axis which is perpendicular to the first axis and parallel to the blade, and a control unit configured to control the workpiece supporting unit so that a cutting position on the surface is located at a vertex in the direction along the second axis, and relatively move the workpiece supporting unit and the cutting unit so that an incision direction of the blade is on a plane defined by the central axis and the cutting position, thereby forming a groove at the cutting position.
US11571782B2	Single bodied platen housing a detection module for CMP systems The present disclosure provides a chemical mechanical polishing system having a unitary platen. The platen includes one or more recesses within the platen to house various components for the polishing/planarization process. In one embodiment, the platen includes a first recess and a second recess. The first recess is located under the second recess. An end point detector is placed in the first recess and a detector cover may be placed in the second recess. A sealing mean is provided in a space between the end point detector and the detector cover to prevent any external or foreign materials from coming in contact with the end point detector. A fastener used for fastening the detector cover to the platen also provides addition protection to prevent foreign materials from coming in contact with components received in the recesses.
US11571778B2	Process for operating a virtual sensor for determining the condition of a tool holder on a tool machine; virtual sensor for determining the condition of a tool holder and tool machine A process for operating a virtual sensor for determining the condition of a tool holder on a tool machine, such as a spindle, and the condition of a tool machine which has at least one tool holder and at least one tool, attached or attachable to the tool holder, which allows a workpiece to be processed by running a machine program, and which has at least one control unit comprising at least one sensor.
US11571773B1	Vehicle sensor assembly A method for installing sensors to a vehicle includes fixing a plurality of tolerance compensators to the vehicle. The method includes fixing a plurality of sensor brackets to a jig. The method includes fixing the jig to a vehicle. The method includes, after fixing the sensor brackets to the jig and the jig to the vehicle, fixing the sensor brackets to the vehicle by connecting the tolerance compensators to the sensor brackets and adjusting dimensions of the tolerance compensators to maintain positions of the sensor brackets relative to the vehicle and each other, the positions defined by the jig.
US11571772B2	Flux Provided is a flux that allows soldering to be performed without requiring a step of removing a Cu-OSP film even with a Cu-OSP processed substrate. This flux containing rosin, an organic acid, a benzimidazole-based compound, and a solvent is characterized in that 30% by mass or more and 70% by mass or less of the rosin, 1% by mass or more and 10% by mass or less of the organic acid, 0.2% by mass or more and 10% by mass or less of the benzimidazole-based compound, and 20% by mass or more and 60% by mass or less of the solvent, wherein the benzimidazole-based compound is composed of at least one of 2-alkylbenzimidazole and a salt of 2-alkylbenzimidazole hydrohalide.
US11571770B2	Solder alloy, solder paste, solder ball, solder preform, and solder joint Provided are a solder alloy which has excellent temperature cycle characteristics and in which yellowish discoloration is suppressed, excellent wettability is maintained, and an increase in viscosity of a solder paste over time can be suppressed, and a solder paste, a solder ball, and a solder joint in which the solder alloy is used.The solder alloy consists of, by mass %, 1.0% to 5.0% of Ag, 0.5% to 3.0% of Cu, 0.5% to 7.0% of Sb, 0.0040% to 0.025% of As, and a balance of Sn.
US11571768B2	Manufacture of cooling holes for ceramic matrix composite components Systems and methods for machining openings of a component are provided. In one exemplary aspect, a laser system includes features for machining an opening into a component, such as a cooling hole for a CMC component of a gas turbine engine. The component can be oriented in a first position and lasered while oriented in the first position to form a portion of the opening. The component is then oriented to a second position and lasered while oriented in the second position to form another portion of the opening. The component is alternated between the first and second positions until the predetermined geometry of the opening is formed. The component is oriented in the first and second positions such that the laser beam can machine the component without clipping areas that are not desired to be machined.
US11571764B2	Weld overlay machine assembly A weld overlay machine assembly includes a carriage to support a hinged index bar and a wire feed assembly. The index bar has an auto height control unit and an index assembly to locate the position of a weld torch relative to the index bar. The assembly is configured to adjust the index bar to interior contours of the vessel while applying a layer of overlay material to a surface therein. The assembly runs along a track in the interior of the vessel. The assembly is configured to transition from sides of the vessel to that of the top or bottom domes wherein the curve of the domes are perpendicular to that of the radial sides. This transition is done without the need to add or remove components to the assembly. This is accomplished by providing the pivoting of the index bar relative to the track.
US11571761B2	Thread restoration tool A thread restoration tool (10), including: a first (30A) and second (30B) jaw, being horizontally rotatable (72B) one in relation to the other, for gripping the thread (22) in between; at least one knife (20A, 20B), extending from at least one of the first (30A) and second (30B) jaws, for being inserted into the thread (22) by the gripping; a vertical to horizontal convertor (208), for converting vertical motion of a vertically positioned rod (36) to the horizontal rotating of one of the jaws (30A, 30B) in relation to the other, thereby the gripping of the thread (22) is operable via the top (44A) of the rod (36) being disposed above the thread (22), thereby reducing occupied space (220) around the thread (22), required for the gripping.
US11571759B2	Cutting tool with directed fluid flow to facilitate chip evacuation A cutting tool, such as a reamer, includes a rear machine connection member, a center tube, a front cutting ring, and a rear cutting ring. The front cutting ring includes a sleeve member and one or more cutting head assemblies. Each cutting head assembly includes at least one support arm extending radially outwardly from a rotational axis, RA, of the cutting tool, and a cutting head supported by the at least one support arm. The at least one support arm of the cutting head assembly defines a fluid dynamic structure for directing fluid flow in a desired direction to facilitate chip evacuation during a cutting operation. The fluid dynamic structure can be an airfoil, a turbine blade, or similar structure that produces a directed fluid flow.
US11571756B2	Internal pile cutter An assembly to cut a hollow piling has a pressurized hydraulic fluid supply force to cut through a piling; a housing having a cavity to receive the hydraulic fluid, the housing having at least one cylinder wall; at least one piston assembly slidably disposed within the at least one cylinder wall configured to extend from the at least one cylinder wall in response to the introduction of pressurized hydraulic fluid into the housing cavity; a blade attached at a radially distal end of the piston assembly, whereby as the blade extends, a cutting force is applied to an encountered piling wall; wherein the blade edges are stepped/shingled on the upper and lower surface to allow overlapping of the blades when the blades are retracted. Spacers extend to a diameter equal to or beyond a blade tip diameter in its retracted position; and wherein the blade has a piercing point.
US11571755B2	Pipe cutting device A pipe cutting device with a positioning element and a counter-support, which are formed on a c-shaped working head, wherein the working head also transitions into a foot part that can also be used as a grip region, and the positioning element can be displaced relative to the foot part to change an opening width of the working head, wherein the positioning element can also be fixed on the foot part by a detent device, which has a hand-operable engagement element that interacts with a receiving part to fix the detent. In order to improve the design in terms of handling, the engagement element is situated on the positioning element and can be displaced together with the positioning element relative to the receiving part.
US11571754B2	Single-lip deep-hole drill with a chamfered rake face The invention relates to a single-lip drill with an inner and an outer rake face. Very good hole straightness deviation values and endurance are obtained with the ground face according to the invention.
US11571738B2	Water soluble polymer for core forming A core forming method is provided for forming a core. The core forming method includes forming one or more mold parts of water-soluble polymer (WSP), each mold part including a bond area and a part forming area, moistening the bond areas, bonding the mold parts together with the bond areas moistened and the part forming areas aligned to form a cavity shaped as a negative of the core, injecting a slurry, which is non-reactive with the WSP, into the cavity and removing the WSP with water once the slurry is cured.
US11571736B2	C-shaped frame and device for cold joining A C-shaped frame for a cold-joining tool has two leg sections spaced apart from one another and a connection section. A punch unit and a die unit are provided opposite one another to define a tool axis. The C-shaped frame has a first surface side and a second surface side. An outer contour of the C-shaped frame is determined by an outer edge of the C-shaped frame in the transition between the two surface sides. The C-shaped frame includes a reinforcing section provided on the outer edge along the outer contour of the C-shaped frame. There are multiple portions of the reinforcing section, each with an associated thickness dimension of the portion, over a profile of the reinforcing section as seen along the outer edge. The extent of the respective portions along the outer edge and parallel to a surface side is in each case at least 30 millimetres.
US11571735B2	Fastener installation A method for installing a fastener system. A position on a structure relative to an overhang on the structure is automatically sensed for installing a fastener system in a hole using an offset collar installer. The offset collar installer is moved about a rotation axis to the position such that a collar in the fastener system is held in the position over the hole. The offset collar installer is connected to a platform and rotatable about the rotation axis. The collar is fastened to an engagement feature for a bolt in the hole.
US11571733B2	Binding machine A binding machine includes a wire feeding unit configured to feed two wires to be wound on an object to be bound, a wire guide configured to align the two wires in parallel, a binding unit having an engaging member in which the wires are to be engaged, and the binding unit configured to twist the wires which are wound on the object to be bound and which are engaged in the engaging member, a curl guide configured to curl the wires being fed by the wire feeding unit into a loop shape, an inductive guide configured to guide the wires curled by the curl guide toward the binding unit, and a parallel alignment regulation part configured to guide an alignment direction of the two wires to be engaged with the engaging member in a radial direction of the loop.
US11571729B2	Roll stamping apparatus and method A roll stamping apparatus includes sets of rollers rotating while facing each other so as to press opposite surfaces of a material which is continuously supplied to move between the rollers; and molding portions having a stamping structure applied to outer surfaces of the sets of rollers so as to mold the material, wherein a plurality of sets of rollers are disposed in a movement direction of the material, the molding portions of the sets of rollers are formed to sequentially change a cross section of the material in the movement direction of the material, wherein at least one of the sets of rollers before a final set of rollers through which the material finally passes is a set of over-molding rollers having molding portions of which a length in a circumferential direction is longer than a length of the molding portions of the final set of rollers.
US11571722B2	Cleaning coke deposits from process equipment A method for cleaning a coke deposit from an internal surface of a process equipment, comprising removing at least a portion of the coke deposit from the internal surface using a flexible pig comprising a plurality of bristles, without damaging a metal protective layer of the internal surface of the process equipment. A flexible pig for cleaning a coke deposit from an internal surface of a process equipment without damaging a metal protective layer of the internal surface, comprising a flexible body formed of a polymeric material, and a plurality of bristles partially encapsulated by the polymeric material of the flexible body.
US11571720B2	Carwash machine Provided is a carwash machine. The carwash machine includes: a steam generator and a spray gun connected to the steam generator. The steam generator has a gas outlet used for discharging gas. The spray gun includes a spray gun outer shell and an operating handle. The operating handle is provided on the spray gun outer shell. The steam generator includes: a boiler body, the boiler body having a combustion chamber, and the combustion chamber being in communication with the gas outlet; an inner cover, the inner cover being sleeved on an outer side of the boiler body, and a gap between the inner cover and the boiler body forming a gas discharge channel used for connecting the combustion chamber and the gas outlet; and an outer cover, the outer cover being sleeved on an outer side of the inner cover. The spray gun also includes: a locking switch.
US11571719B2	Nozzle and a substrate cleaning device A nozzle for generating fine bubbles, the nozzle including: a hollow housing; and a plurality of plates provided in the housing and partitioning the housing into a plurality of spaces, wherein an upper face or a side face of the housing is provided with an inflow port into which a gas-dissolved liquid flows and which communicates with an uppermost space of the spaces partitioned by the plate, each of the plates is provided with a plurality of through-holes, and a lower face of the housing is provided with a slit communicating with a lowermost space of the spaces partitioned by the plate.
US11571718B2	Cleaning device with tail swab A cleaning device with tail swab having a plurality of soft elongated strips.
US11571715B2	Sequencing station A sequencing station includes a buffer including a plurality of positions, each position being configured to receive an item. An industrial robot is configured to place items to the positions and pick items from the positions, and a transport device is configured to move items into and out of a work area of the robot. The robot has at least four degrees of freedom. A robot with four degrees of freedom manages both sequencing and restacking tasks faster and with lower investment than conventional machines dedicated to specific tasks.
US11571714B2	Continuous sieving apparatuses for pupae separation A continuous sieving apparatus is described. The continuous sieving apparatus includes an inclined sieve surface attached to a wall. The inclined sieve surface is inclined with respect to a horizontal axis for pupae to continuously flow across down the incline. A set of openings is formed in the sieve surface so as to define a set of pathways extending through the sieve surface. The set of opening are defined by a length dimension that is greater than a width dimension. When the inclined sieve surface is submerged in a liquid, a first pupa having a first cephalothorax width that is less than the width dimension is free to move through any one of the set of openings, and a second pupa having a second cephalothorax width that is greater than the width dimension is prevented from moving through the set of openings.
US11571708B2	Method for manufacturing golf ball A method for manufacturing a golf ball having a non-uniform dot pattern is provided. Firstly, a semi-finished product of a golf ball is provided, which includes a ball body and a base layer covering an outer surface of the ball body. After that, the semi-finished product of the golf ball is rotated at a predetermined rotation speed, and a color paint is applied to the semi-finished product of the golf ball in a spraying manner from each of an upper position and a lower position.
US11571701B2	Cyclone separator and methods of using same One illustrative cyclone separator disclosed herein includes an outer body, an inner body positioned at least partially within the outer body, an internal flow path within the inner body, the internal flow path having a fluid entrance and a fluid outlet, a first fluid flow channel between the inner body and the outer body, and a re-entrant fluid opening that extends through the outer body and is in fluid communication with the fluid flow channel, wherein the re-entrant fluid opening is positioned at a location upstream of the fluid entrance of the internal flow path in the inner body.
US11571699B2	Melting device and melting method A melting device is provided that melts a bio-derived frozen product contained in a container including a heat transfer section comprising at least two heating bags, each of which is filled with a heating liquid and is capable of sandwiching the container between the at least two heating bags and a suction mechanism that sucks air from a space between the at least two heating bags and surrounding the container.
US11571698B2	Bacterial test plate having antibacterial agent introduced thereinto, and transparent plate Provided is an antibacterial agent-containing dried plate having no cracks on an observation surface (a part of the plate corresponding to an observation visual field of a microscope). According to the present embodiment, an antibacterial agent-introduced plate obtained by introducing an antibacterial agent and performing vacuum drying has a recess at an edge of a well, and a microscopic observation portion, which has a surface substantially parallel to a well bottom surface, near the center of the well. The recess is provided between the microscopic observation portion and a side wall of the well, and is lower in height than the microscopic observation portion. Further, at least the bottom surface of the well and the microscopic observation portion are made of a material having a light-transmitting property in order for optical measurement (FIG. 1).
US11571696B2	Biological entity separation device and method of use The current invention generally relates to apparatus and method to analyze and separate biological entities, including cells, bacteria and molecules from human blood, body tissue, body fluid and other human related biological samples. The claimed apparatus and method analyze, or detect, biological entities based on optical signals received from said entities by using optical detectors. The claimed apparatus and method further separate biological entities with using micro-actuator activated sorting devices.
US11571694B2	Modular active surface devices for microfluidic systems and methods of making same Modular active surface devices for microfluidic systems and methods of making same is disclosed. In one example, the modular active surface device includes an active surface layer mounted atop an active surface substrate, a mask mounted atop the active surface layer wherein the mask defines the area, height, and volume of the reaction chamber, and a substrate mounted atop the mask wherein the substrate provides the facing surface to the active surface layer. In other examples, both facing surfaces of the reaction chamber include active surface layers. Further, the modular active surface device can include other layers, such as, but not limited to, adhesive layers, stiffening layers for facilitating handling, and peel-off sealing layers. Further, a large-scale manufacturing method is provided of mass-producing the modular active surface devices. Further, a method is provided of using a plasma bonding process to bond the active surface layer to the active surface substrate.
US11571691B2	Pipette-fillable printhead body A unitary, molded fluid reservoir body to which a fluid ejection head substrate is attached. The unitary, molded fluid reservoir body includes one or more discrete fluid chambers therein. Each of the one or more fluid chambers have an open top, side walls, and sloped bottom walls attached to the side walls, wherein each of the one or more fluid chambers terminates in a fluid supply via, and wherein the sloped bottom walls have an angle ranging from about 6 to about 12 degrees relative to a plane orthogonal to the sidewalls. An ejection head support face is disposed opposite the open top for attachment of a single fluid ejection device to the ejection head support face for ejecting fluid provided from the one or more chambers through the one or more fluid supply vias.
US11571690B2	Catalyst complex Embodiments relate to a method of producing a modified double metal cyanide complex, a method of producing a monol or polyol that includes providing the modified double metal cyanide complex, an alkylene oxide polymerization process that includes providing the modified double metal cyanide complex, a batch, semi-batch, or continuous manufacturing process that includes providing the modified double metal cyanide complex, and a polyether polyol prepared using the batch, semi-batch, or continuous manufacturing process that includes providing the modified double metal cyanide complex.
US11571686B2	Removal of homogeneous catalysts from NMR/MRI agents hyperpolarized via sabre or PHIP The present disclosure provides a method that embodies a simple and effective route to remove homogeneous catalysts from solutions wherein NMR/MRI signal amplification by reversible exchange (SABRE) or parahydrogen-induced polarization (PHIP) is performed. A method for recovering a homogeneous SABRE/PHIP catalyst for reuse is also described.
US11571685B2	Molecular sieve SSZ-116, its synthesis and use A novel synthetic crystalline aluminogermanosilicate molecular sieve material, designated SSZ-116, is provided. SSZ-116 can be synthesized using 3-[(3,5-di-tert-butylphenyl)methyl]-1,2-dimethyl-1H-imidazolium cations as a structure directing agent. SSZ-116 may be used in organic compound conversion reactions and/or sorptive processes.
US11571682B2	Selective catalytic reduction catalyst composition A SCR catalyst composition comprises a SCR catalyst; and a binder comprising a porous inorganic material, wherein the porous inorganic material comprises a disordered arrangement of delaminated layers, has a disordered porous structure, and has a multimodal pore size distribution comprising at least a first modal maximum having a macroporous or mesoporous pore size and a second modal maximum having a microporous pore size. The SCR catalyst composition can be manufactured using the method comprising the steps of: (i) providing an inorganic material having a layered structure; (ii) contacting the material with a cationic surfactant to form a swollen material; (iii) agitating the swollen material to form an agitated material; and (iv) calcining the agitated material to recover a delaminated inorganic material, wherein an SCR catalyst is mixed with the inorganic material prior to step (iv).
US11571681B2	Aminated siliceous adsorbent from rice husk ash and a method of capturing carbon dioxide An aminated siliceous adsorbent, which is the reaction product of dried acidified rice husk ash having disordered mesopores and an amino silane, wherein amine functional groups are present on an external surface and within the mesopores of the dried acidified rice husk ash, and wherein the aminated siliceous adsorbent has a carbon content of 24 to 30 wt. %, based on a total weight of the aminated siliceous adsorbent. A method of making the aminated siliceous adsorbent and a method of capturing CO2 from a gas mixture with the aminated siliceous adsorbent.
US11571680B2	Method for enhancing volumetric capacity in gas storage and release systems The present disclosure provides for a porous gas sorbent monolith with superior gravimetric working capacity and volumetric capacity, a gas storage system including a porous gas sorbent monolith of the present disclosure, methods of making the same, and method for storing a gas. The porous gas sorbent monolith includes a gas adsorbing material and a non-aqueous binder.
US11571677B2	Peptide synthesis instrumentation A peptide synthesis instrument can be used for small scale peptide synthesis. The instrument can include several unique features, including a compression style reaction vessel permitting quick setup of the reaction vessel, a double reaction vessel system permitting efficient mixing without loss of solvent or solvent-to-resin contact, gravity-fed heated reservoirs establishing a fixed volume for delivery to the reaction vessel, fume-free solvent addition permitting solvent addition to fixed bottles, and an improved amino acid manifold assembly which reduces the number of components and increases the ease of use of the instrument. Each of these features improve upon the current state of the art in solid phase automated peptide synthesizers.
US11571676B2	Opening-closing type microwave catalytic reaction apparatus The present disclosure provides an opening-closing type microwave catalytic reaction apparatus, including a microwave system, a microwave cavity, a protective cover, a cooling system, and a vertical furnace tube, where two ends of the furnace tube are respectively stretched out of the microwave cavity, the microwave system includes a plurality of microwave transmitting units, and the microwave transmitting unit includes a microwave transmitter; the furnace tube is provided with a gas inlet on a top and a gas outlet on a bottom; a compression hinge and a cavity cover capable of being opened or closed are arranged on the microwave cavity, a convex edge plate is disposed at an edge of the cavity cover, the compression hinge can compress the cavity cover such that the convex edge plate is tightly attached to a concave edge plate on the microwave cavity, and the protective cover can cover the entire cavity cover.
US11571675B2	Method and apparatus for fabricating high performance optoelectronic devices Methods, apparatuses, and systems are provided for using laser ablation to manufacture nanoparticles. An example method includes steps of generating, by a laser beam generator, a laser beam, splitting, by a set of beam splitters, the laser beam into a plurality of derivative laser beams, and directing each derivative laser beam towards a plurality of targets. In this example method, the plurality of targets are submerged in corresponding synthesis solvents within corresponding synthesis chambers. Moreover, interaction of each derivative laser beam with its corresponding target releases nanoparticles into the corresponding synthesis solvent to create a nanoparticle solution including both the corresponding synthesis solvent and the released nanoparticles.
US11571673B2	Fluid distributor, reaction device and application thereof A fluid distributor includes one or more fluid transport main pipe. The fluid transport main pipe is configured to assume a closed shape when its centerlines and/or centerline extensions are joined end-to-end. Each of the fluid transport main pipe has at least one fluid inlet and is connected with a plurality of fluid transport branch pipes. Each of the fluid transport branch pipes has a plurality of open pores disposed along the length of the fluid transport branch pipe and a connection portion. The connection portion is configured to connect the fluid transport branch pipe to the housing after the fluid transport branch pipe passes through the housing of the vessel into the inner cavity.
US11571671B2	Ultrafine bubble generating apparatus and ultrafine bubble generating method Provided is an ultrafine bubble generating apparatus that generates ultrafine bubbles by generating film boiling by causing a heater provided in a liquid to generate heat, the ultrafine bubble generating apparatus including: an element substrate including a first heater that generates the film boiling in the liquid and a second heater that is arranged adjacent to the first heater, in which the first heater and the second heater are driven in different timings.
US11571666B2	Base material, for membrane filter and method for producing same A base material for a membrane filter contains 90% by mass or more of aluminum oxide and 0.1% by mass or more and 10% by mass or less of titanium oxide. In a pore distribution curve measured by a mercury porosimeter, the base material has a first peak and a second peak which is higher than the first peak and is located at a pore size larger than that of the first peak, and the volume of pores with a pore size of 7 μm or more is 0.02 cm3/g or more.
US11571663B2	Desalination membranes Polymer-based membranes and methods for fabricating membranes are described. The methods include forming a casting solution featuring a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)-based solvent and a polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)-based modifying agent, dispersing the casting solution to form a first element, generating a plurality of active sites on a surface of the first element, and forming a polymer-based membrane by exposing the surface of the first element to a fluorosilane composition to form a fluorosilane layer on the surface, where the fluorosilane composition includes a silane compound having at least one alkyl substituent that includes between 9 and 21 fluorine atoms.
US11571658B2	Carbon dioxide capture An apparatus includes a housing that defines a first zone, a second zone, a third zone, and a fourth zone. The apparatus includes an inlet, a first outlet, a second outlet, and a conveyor belt. The inlet is configured to receive a carbon dioxide-containing fluid in the first zone. The first outlet is configured to discharge a carbon dioxide-depleted fluid from the first zone. The second outlet is configured to discharge a carbon dioxide-rich fluid from the third zone. The conveyor belt passes through each of the zones. The conveyor belt includes a carbon dioxide sorbent. Within the first zone, the carbon dioxide sorbent is configured to adsorb carbon dioxide from the carbon dioxide-containing fluid to produce the carbon dioxide-depleted fluid. Within the third zone, the carbon dioxide sorbent is configured to desorb the captured carbon dioxide to produce the carbon dioxide-rich fluid.
US11571657B2	System and method for extracting carbon dioxide from atmospheric air via pressure-swing absorption One variation of a method for carbon sequestration includes: mixing ambient air including carbon dioxide and secondary gases with a working fluid to generate a first mixture; conveying the first mixture through a compressor to pressurize the first mixture from a first pressure to a second pressure greater than the first pressure to promote absorption of carbon dioxide into the working fluid; depositing the first mixture in a high-pressure vessel to generate an exhaust stream of secondary gases and a second mixture including carbon dioxide dissolved in the working fluid; conveying the second mixture through a turbine configured to extract energy and reduce pressure of the second mixture, from the second pressure to the first pressure, to promote desorption of carbon dioxide from the working fluid; transferring the second mixture into the low-pressure vessel; and releasing carbon dioxide, desorbed from the working fluid, from the low-pressure vessel for collection.
US11571653B2	Ethylene separations using small pore zeolite SSZ-45 The present invention and embodiments thereof provide a process to separate ethylene products from impurities such as nitrogen, hydrogen, ethane, propane and isobutane without the need for distillation processes.
US11571651B2	Core-shell composite adsorbent for use in hydrogen and helium PSA processes The invention relates to the intensification of hydrogen PSA processes through utilization of specifically engineered core-shell composite adsorbents. Different embodiments of core-shell adsorbents can be used with either high or low heat capacity cores, and different adsorbent shells (e.g. activated carbon, zeolite, silica gel, alumina etc.) resulting in higher mass transfer rates and hence sharper mass transfer fronts during the PSA process. The location of the limiting impurity front determines the product purity. Therefore, with sharper impurity fronts, lower height of adsorbent bed is required, and cycle time can be proportionally reduced. Also, thermal swing during the PSA can be reduced by use of such adsorbents. The use of a high heat capacity core to reduce the thermal swing, leads to higher overall working capacity of the adsorbent bed.
US11571648B2	Air cleaner An air cleaner disposed in an indoor space is disclosed. The air cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a blowing device including a suction port and a discharging port, a fan motor configured to cause air flow, a purification unit installed in the blowing device to clean air, a flow conversion configured to change a flow direction of air discharged from the discharging port, a communication unit configured to communicate with a moving agent moving in the indoor space, and a processor configured to receive feature information collected by the moving agent and associated with a structure of the indoor space, obtain a type of the indoor space by using the feature information, and control an operation of at least one of the fan motor and the flow conversion device by using the type of the indoor space to adjust at least one of an operation mode, a wind direction, and a wind volume.
US11571647B2	Gel-sealed air supply box A gel-sealed air supply box includes an air inlet and a box body, wherein the box body is internally provided with a filter. A plurality of filter profiles that are sequentially connected are arranged on the inner side surfaces of the box body, and a corner dust generating pipe is arranged between two filter profiles. A dust distributing pipe is arranged at the top end of the filter profile, and the dust distributing pipe is communicated with the corner dust generating pipe. A plurality of dust holes are formed in the top end of the dust distributing pipe. According to the disclosure, dust can be uniformly generated and a more precise detection result can be achieved.
US11571645B2	Fibrous nonwoven and method for the production thereof The invention relates to a fibrous nonwoven, in particular for a filter medium, having a first layer, wherein at least one single-piece fiber strand of said first layer has a first fiber portion and a second fiber portion in the longitudinal direction, and wherein the fiber strand has a thickening substantially in said second fiber portion.
US11571643B2	Filter element of a filter for liquid, filter and filter housing An exchangeable filter element of a liquid filter has a filter medium surrounding circumferentially a virtual axis of the filter element. A discharge closure element is arranged eccentrically at an axial end face of the filter element. The discharge closure element closes off a discharge opening of a discharge channel of the filter housing when the filter element is installed in the filter housing. The discharge channel serves to empty liquid from the filter when the filter element is removed. The discharge closure element has a limited circumferential expansion with respect to the virtual axis. The discharge closure element has a closure surface arranged at an axial end face of the discharge closure element. The closure surface is at least partially axially oriented. The closure surface rests so as to seal axially at a sealing section of the filter housing that surrounds the discharge opening of the filter housing.
US11571641B2	Fuel filter with coalescer A filter element, for use filtering liquids such as fuel, includes a first section of filter media, an optional layer of coalescer media, and a section of barrier media. The first section and optional coalescer filter media are held between opposite first and second end caps. The second end cap is integrated with the barrier filter media. The barrier media extends at least part way into an interior of the first section and can be conical in shape.
US11571639B2	System for preventing gas bubbles in oil flow to enter a high-voltage device and a method for preventing gas bubbles to enter a high-voltage device The disclosure relates to a system for preventing gas bubbles in oil flow to enter a high-voltage device, which system is located in flow direction of the oil before the high-voltage device and comprises a gravitational gas bubble filter in which velocity of the oil flow is decreased by an enlargement of space for the oil flow and in which the gas bubbles in the oil are separated from the oil flow based on the effect of gravity. The invention also relates to a method for preventing gas bubbles in oil flow to enter a high-voltage device, in which method velocity of the oil flow is decreased by an enlargement of space for the oil flow and the gas bubbles of the oil flow are separated from the oil flow based on the effect of gravity.
US11571637B2	Spacers for ion-exchange device Provided are spacers, ion-exchange devices comprising spacers, and methods of preparing spacers for improved fluid distribution and sealing throughout an ion-exchange device. These spacers can include an internal cavity surrounded by a perimeter of the spacer. The perimeter can have a first opening and a second opening within the perimeter, and the first opening and the second opening can be located on opposite sides of the internal cavity. The spacers can also have a first and second plurality of channels located within the perimeter, wherein each channel of the first and second plurality of channels extends from the internal cavity towards the first opening or the second opening.
US11571635B2	Liquid chromatography system, a device, and a method The present invention relates to a liquid chromatography system for the separation of bio-molecules in a fluid including at least two unit operations, wherein the first unit operation is a step of multi-column chromatography and the second unit operation is a step modifying said bio-molecules and/or the fluid, wherein the modification comprises feeding the fluid resulting from the last chromatography column of the first unit operation into a system comprising at least two containers, wherein each container has a volume and a moveable sidewall arranged to divide the volume into a first sub-volume and a second sub-volume, and each container comprises a first port connected to the first volume and a second port connected to the second sub-volume. The invention also relates to a virus inactivation device for a chromatography system according to the invention, which enables continuous or semi-continuous processing of biomolecules, as well as a method of using such a device.
US11571632B2	Suspended theater edge actuated seat moving machine A seat moving machine comprises a passenger seat assembly disposed in between opposing seat supports which raise and lower the passenger seat assembly. One or more passenger seat beam rotators are operative to rotate the passenger seat assembly to change the pitch independently of the raising and lowering. In embodiments, rather that the seat rows being pivoted up with a rotating floor, a rotate function alters their mutual positions to one another while the lift function is taking place which brings the back seat rows up and over the front seat rows, allowing control over mutual row position during lift and in the show. Though no cables are involved, by combining the motions of lift and rotate and without any further equipment, an immersive theater system comprising the seat moving machine still employs seating that is suspended.
US11571628B2	Modifying game content to reduce abuser actions toward other users Methods and systems for modifying game content include providing content of a video game to a first user. A request is received from a second user for accessing the video game. Responsive to the request, behavior of the first user is determined and content representing the second user is modified to hide the identity of the second user. The modified content representing the second user is included with content of the video game presented to the first user, and the unmodified content representing the second user is included with content of the video game presented to the second user.
US11571625B2	Systems and methods for gated in-game access based on collections of unique digital articles Systems and methods to providing gated in-game access based on collections and/or combinations of unique digital articles in an online gaming platform are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may execute instances of a game; manage player accounts associated with the players, including a first player account associated with a first player, wherein a first account inventory includes a first and a second unique digital article; receive, from the first player, a first action request for an in-game action that requires ownership of the first and second unique digital articles (as recorded on an immutable ledger); permit the first action request (and other similar requests) unless and until the first player is no longer the registered owner of the first and second unique digital articles.
US11571624B2	Adjusting individualized content made available to users of an online game based on user gameplay information This disclosure relates to adjusting individualized content made available to users of an online game based on user gameplay information. In implementations, information relating to prospective usage of the online game is used to classify users according by user type, and content made available to the users is customized accordingly. Information relating to prospective usage may include predictive information such as demographic and geographic information, as well as game usage information for the users. User types may include resource collection, player versus player, and player versus environment. Customized content may include content made available to the users through the users in-game actions, such as exploring a map, researching a technology or skill, purchasing an in-game item, and completing an in-game achievement, including in-game items, in-game powers, in-game skills, in-game technologies, in-game pets, in-game transportation units, in-game units, and in-game buildings.
US11571623B2	System and method for creating an avatar An avatar or avatar environment to visualize data may be provided within a social networking system or service, for example as part of the Internet, and/or within a desktop widget, panel, gadget, or the like. The avatar may further evolve or alter its appearance, animation, or other visual or audio characteristics in response to the data or other input such as athletic activity performed by a corresponding user. In particular, the avatar of an embodiment may respond to and provide visualization of athletic or sport performance data.
US11571622B2	In-vehicle gaming systems and methods A gaming system of a vehicle includes: a game application embodying an interactive game and stored in memory; a sensor of a vehicle configured to determine a present condition while the vehicle is moving; a gaming module of the vehicle, the gaming module configured to, while the vehicle is moving: execute the game application; display a virtual environment of the interactive game via one or more displays in the vehicle; output sound of the interactive game via one or more speakers in the vehicle; control action within the virtual environment of the interactive game based on user input received via one or more input devices of the vehicle; and adjust one or more characteristics of the virtual environment of the interactive game based on the present condition.
US11571618B1	Multi-region game server fleets A multi-region game server fleet may span a plurality of computing regions including a home computing region and one or more remote computing regions. A fleet management service operating in the home computing region may receive a request to perform a modification to the multi-region game server fleet, such as adding an additional remote computing region, removing an existing remote computing region, or making a configuration change. The modification may be performed, at least in part, by one or more region specific worker processes hosted in the home region. The fleet management service operating in the home computing region may also receive a request to perform an interaction with a specific remote region game server. An instruction corresponding to the interaction may be transmitted, by a region-specific computing function hosted in the home region, to the specific remote region game server.
US11571610B1	Process for incorporating graphene into a core of a golf ball A method for forming a golf ball with a graphene core disclosed herein. The method includes mixing a graphene masterbatch material with a polybutadiene material to form a core mixture, wherein the graphene masterbatch material comprises graphene in an amount from 0.1 to 80.0 weight percent of the graphene masterbatch material mixed with a carrier polymer in an amount from 99.9 to 20 weight percent of the graphene masterbatch material.
US11571603B2	Multi-function foldable exercise equipment An exercising equipment having base formed of a U-shape pipe; first and second arms, each rotatably connected to the base and having a securing knob engageable to affix the arm at an acute angle to the base; first paddle rotatably connected at a first connecting point to the first arm; second paddle rotatably connected at a second connecting point to the second arm; foldable connecting bar assembly connected at one end to the first paddle and at the second end to the second paddle, to thereby form an S-shape together with the first and second paddles when assuming an extended position and form a W-shape together with the first and second paddles when assuming a folded position; and, at least one variable friction pivot assembly attached at the first or second connecting points thereby applying variable friction to rotation of at least one of the first or second paddles.
US11571598B2	Adaptable exercise platform with strength compensation features An adaptable exercise apparatus for assisting individuals with reduced physical abilities, whether due to injury or age, perform a range of low impact exercises and stretches to the best of their ability given their physical condition. The apparatus comprises a plurality of ergonomically shaped stackable exercise platforms allowing for variable height adjustment and a variety of strength compensating features specially adapted to integrate with the stackable exercise platforms and assist the performance of the individuals.
US11571597B1	System and method for packaging an absorbent for solidification of liquid medical waste The invention includes a system and method for delivery and storage of an absorbent for solidification of liquid waste. The system includes a plurality of nestable containers configured to receive aqueous liquid to be solidified and forming a packet safe space when nested one within another. The system also includes a plurality of packets at least partially soluble in the aqueous liquid to be solidified. The containers include at least one packet and each packet contains a solidifier for use as an absorbent composition for the aqueous liquid to be solidified. A packet may be housed within the containers inside a packet safe space. The invention also includes an improved system and method for packaging a solidifier for solidification of liquid medical wastes.
US11571595B2	Ignition-quenching covers and methods for aerospace applications Ignition-quenching covers are configured to quench an ignition event in a combustible environment triggered by an ignition source associated with an ignition-risk structure. Ignition-quenching covers comprise a porous body that includes two or more porous elements and are configured to cover the ignition-risk structure, wherein the ignition-risk structure is associated with a potential ignition source that may produce the ignition event in the combustible environment. The porous body defines passages sized to quench the ignition event. Methods comprise installing a porous ignition-quenching cover over an ignition-risk structure to prevent bulk combustion, e.g., of a fuel vapor in a fuel tank, due to an ignition event associated with the ignition-risk structure.
US11571590B2	Radiation method and apparatus for radiating a fluence map having zero fluence region The present disclosure provides a radiation method for radiating a fluence map having a zero-fluence region under a movement of MLC (Multi-Leaf Collimator) includes a determining step of determining at least one basic fluence map from the fluence map. The basic fluence map includes a first non-zero fluence region and a second non-fluence region having the zero-fluence region therebetween. The radiation method includes a first radiating step including radiating the first non-zero fluence region, along with moving a first group of leaf pairs and moving a vertical jaw to shade the first group of leaf pairs, and a second radiating step including radiating the second non-zero fluence region, along with moving a second group of leaf pairs and withdrawing the vertical jaw to expose the second group of leaf pairs.
US11571589B2	System for assisting in performing an interventional procedure A system for assisting in performing an interventional procedure includes a first subsystem (1) and a second subsystem at different places, especially in different rooms. At a first place the first subsystem a) generates a first image of a subject (22) while an interventional device (12) is introduced into the subject and b) determines the position of the interventional device within the subject. At a second place the second subsystem a) generates a second image of the subject with the introduced interventional device and b) plans and/or monitors a treatment based on the second image and the already determined position of the interventional device, i.e. the second subsystem does not need to start a completely new position determination procedure, thereby reducing technical efforts. Moreover, the first and second images are generated by different imaging modalities which allows for, for instance, improved image guidance, planning and/or monitoring.
US11571588B2	Chair-type phototherapy device An object of the present invention is to provide a chair-type phototherapy device that enables a patient to perform light irradiation accurately targeted at a treatment site in a seated position on a chair and consequently achieves effective phototherapy even when the treatment site is in the back region that the patient is unable to see, for example, as in light irradiation for dysuria patients and patients with pain, and the patient performs light irradiation by himself/herself at home. The present invention provides a chair-type phototherapy device having a seat on which a patient is seated. The chair-type phototherapy device includes a radiation module configured to emit radiation light toward a living body, a drive module positioned behind the patient for moving the radiation module, and a fixing module fixing the drive module to the seat.
US11571584B2	Tooth and bone restoration via plasma deposition A natural and sustainable material is derived from the nut of the tagua palm tree that may be fashioned into devices for humans and animals. A pulverized and reconstituted material is disclosed herein that is also treated with a low temperature atmospheric plasma treatment. In an embodiment, a biocompatible carrier gas is ionized to form a biocompatible atmospheric plasma stream. Material, such as nano-scale powdered hydroxyapatite, is introduced into the plasma stream, which is then applied to the natural nut material.
US11571581B2	Header assembly having threadless interconnection A leadless biostimulator, such as a leadless cardiac pacemaker, having a header assembly is described. The header assembly includes a helix mount mounted on a flange. An inner surface of the helix mount conforms to an outer surface of the flange, and the outer surface has a non-circular profile such that the conforming surfaces interfere with rotation of the helix mount relative to the flange. The non-circular profile includes a linear segment, such as a radial segment, that resists rotational movement of the helix mount. The helix mount has a protrusion that extends into a recess of the flange to interfere with longitudinal movement between the helix mount and the flange. The protrusion is formed before or after mounting the helix mount on the flange. The interfering surfaces threadlessly interconnect the header assembly components. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
US11571579B2	System and method for determination of connected neurostimulation leads The types of electrode leads that are connected to an implantable medical device are determined based on electrical parameters that are measured at the electrodes that are positioned on the leads. The different types of known electrode leads have different physical electrode arrangements that impact the measured electrical parameters. Properties in the measured electrical parameters that are indicative of the physical arrangements of electrodes of known types of electrode leads are utilized to determine the types of leads that are connected to the implantable medical device.
US11571578B2	Electrical stimulator configuration with initial high-density stimulation An example method includes delivering, by an implantable medical device and during a first period of time, high density electrical neurostimulation therapy to a patient using a first set of electrodes of a plurality of electrodes; and delivering, by the implantable medical device and during a second period of time, high density electrical neurostimulation therapy to the patient using a second set of electrodes of the plurality of electrodes.
US11571573B2	Evaluation of efficacy of epilepsy therapy A method of detecting an improvement in a seizure condition of a patient includes identifying a first EEG synchronization of the seizure condition of the patient; applying a therapy configured to improve the seizure condition of the patient; and identifying a second EEG synchronization of the seizure condition of the patient subsequent to application of the therapy, wherein an improvement of the seizure condition of the patient is demonstrated by a reduced EEG synchronization of the patient such that the second EEG synchronization is less than the first EEG synchronization.
US11571569B2	High-voltage catheters for sub-microsecond pulsing Flexible catheters adapted to be inserted into a body to deliver high-voltage, fast (e.g., microsecond, sub-microsecond, nanosecond, picosecond, etc.) electrical energy to target tissue may include a plurality of conductive layers, that may be coaxial. These catheters and method of using them to treat tissue are configured to reduce or avoid arcing.
US11571568B2	Dermatological electroporation devices and methods Devices and methods can be used to treat dermatologic disorders, hyperhidrosis, and wrinkles using DC electroporation. In some cases, such electroporation is essentially non-thermal modulation that can be used to ablate keratinocyte neoplasms, such as seborrheic keratosis, and other non-keratinocyte derived neoplasms of the skin and adnexal structures and related structures in other anatomic sites. In some implementations, the devices and methods described herein can be used for therapy delivery for the treatment of early or pre-malignant skin cancers. In some implementations, the devices and methods described herein can be used for treatment of hyperhidrosis and cosmetic issues.
US11571565B2	Electrode array, a lead paddle and a neuromodulation system The present invention relates to an electrode array for neuromodulation, comprising a first electrode section with more than two electrodes being arranged parallel and densely packed in the first electrode section, further comprising a second electrode section with more electrodes than in the first electrode section, the electrodes in the second electrode section being arranged symmetrically with respect to the longitudinal axis and transversal offset to each other. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a lead paddle and a neuromodulation system.
US11571561B2	Modular electrical therapy device A therapeutic electrode component includes a base plate having a first side and a second side having a conductive surface. A repository having an internal volume to releasably retain a conductive fluid is disposed on the first side of the base plate. A rupturable membrane is disposed between the internal volume of the repository and the conductive surface of the base plate. A coupling is disposed on the base plate that is configured to detachably engage a gas charge, whereby the gas charge is detachable from the coupling without causing destruction of the gas charge, to provide a hermetic seal with an outlet of the gas charge, and to provide fluid communication between the internal volume of the repository and the outlet of gas charge when the gas charge is engaged by the coupling. A retainer is configured to detachably secure the gas charge to the base plate.
US11571555B2	Automatic pleural-peritonal pump An automatic pump-based fluid management system, as described herein, comprises an intercostal pump that is, generally, a resiliently flexible bulb having an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is attached to a first tube that extends from the intercostal pump to a first area of a patient's body, for example, the patient's pleural cavity. The outlet is connected to a second tube that extends from the intercostal pump to a second area of a patient's body, for example, the patient's peritoneal cavity. In use, the intercostal pump is placed between a first rib and a second rib in a patient. The intercostal pump operates by being successively compressed and decompressed between the first and second ribs as the patient breaths.
US11571553B2	Balloon guide catheter with thermally expandable material A balloon catheter including a heating element disposed about a portion of an outer surface of a catheter shaft; a balloon mounted about the outer surface of the catheter shaft to coincide with the heating element; and thermally expandable material disposed inside the mounted balloon. The balloon catheter eliminating the need for pressurized liquid inflation media to be dispensed into/expelled from the balloon in order to inflate/deflate, respectively, the balloon.
US11571550B2	Catheter system with remote instrument delivery In some embodiments, a catheter system may include a catheter adapter having a distal end, a proximal end, and a lumen extending there between. In some embodiments, the catheter system may also include a catheter extending distally from the distal end of the catheter adapter, an extension tube, and a connector coupled to a proximal end of the extension tube. In some embodiments, a distal end of the extension tube may be coupled to the proximal end of the catheter adapter. In some embodiments, the connector, the extension tube, the lumen, and the catheter may form a straight pathway for delivery of an instrument to the catheter system. In some embodiments, an extension set for a catheter assembly may include the extension tube, the connector coupled to the proximal end of the extension tube, and another connector coupled to the distal end of the extension tube.
US11571548B2	Instrument for endoscopic applications An instrument (203; 204) for endoscopic applications. The instrument is able to be guided through a curved shaped tube (201; 202) and has an intermediate cylindrical element (3) with a handling end portion with a flexible portion and actuating means located at an actuating end portion. The intermediate cylindrical element (3) has a first cylindrical part (31; 151) at the handling end portion, a second cylindrical part (35; 155) at the actuating end portion and a number of longitudinal elements (38; 60; 70; 80; 90; 100; 110; 130; 153) for transferring the movement of the actuating means to the handling end portion. The longitudinal elements are separated by longitudinal slits in the intermediate cylindrical element.
US11571543B2	Catheter system clamp, systems, and methods A method to manage flushing of a catheter assembly may include providing a clamp for a fluid tube configured to be coupled to the catheter assembly. The clamp may include a sensor configured to detect the clamp is closed. The method may include starting a timer in response to the sensor detecting the clamp is closed. The method may include providing an alert in response to the timer reaching a predetermined duration of time. The alert may indicate to a clinician that the catheter assembly should be opened and flushed, which may prevent occlusion of the catheter assembly.
US11571538B2	Gas delivery devices A gas delivery device includes a nitric oxide generating system. The system has a medium including a source of nitrite ions. A working electrode is in contact with the medium. A Cu(II)-ligand complex is in contact with the working electrode. A reference/counter electrode is, or a reference electrode and a counter electrode are in contact with the medium and separated from the working electrode. An inlet conduit is to deliver nitrogen gas to the medium, and an outlet conduit is to transport a stream of nitrogen gas and nitric oxide from the medium. An inspiratory gas conduit is operatively connected to the outlet conduit to introduce an oxygen-containing gas and form an output gas stream of the gas delivery device.
US11571535B2	Wearable device and program A wearable device includes a blood pressure sensor configured to continuously measure blood pressure of a measurement subject; a check section configured to, in response to an instruction for commencing a continuous measurement of the blood pressure, check whether a treatment device to be used during the continuous measurement of the blood pressure is attached to the measurement subject; a measurement controller configured to, when the check section confirms that the treatment device is attached, execute a continuous measurement of the blood pressure with the blood pressure sensor; and a display section configured to, when the check section does not confirm that the treatment device is attached, display a form of guidance to prompt attachment of the treatment device.
US11571527B2	Article for use with an apparatus for heating an aerosol generating agent An article for use with an apparatus for heating aerosol generating agent to volatilize at least one component of the aerosol generating agent, the article including a support layer having a first surface, wherein at least a portion of the first surface is rough and an aerosol generating agent on the portion of the first surface that is rough.
US11571525B2	Universal cannula seal A medical device can include a housing, a first seal structure, and a seal expander. The first seal structure can have a proximal end and a distal end, and a side wall surrounding and defining an interior chamber. A seal wall can be connected to the side wall and include an expandable opening. A seal expander can be coupled to the housing, and can be at least partially in the interior chamber of the first seal structure. The seal expander can include an expandable neck portion and a seal interface portion, the seal interface portion being near an intersection of the side wall and the seal wall.
US11571522B2	Rigid needle protector, method and machine for assembling such a rigid needle protector An assembly machine for assembling a rigid needle guard (10) having an inner part (11) made of elastomeric material, and a rigid outer body (12) that is fastened to the inner part (11) made of elastomeric material via a folded-in portion (121) of the bottom axial end of the rigid outer body (12). The folded-in portion (121) extends radially inwards from the outer peripheral surface (125) of the rigid outer body (12), the outer surface of the folded-in portion (121) forming, at its axially-bottom and radially-outer edge, a sharp and acute angle relative to the outer peripheral surface (125) of the rigid outer body (12).
US11571521B2	Medicament delivery device comprising a locking mechanism having a lever Medicament delivery device comprising a movable guard (10) being movable between a proximal and a distal position and a locking mechanism (15) having a lever (16), the lever (16) restricting movement of an actuation locking member (24) until the movable guard is positioned in a distal position and the lever (16) restricting movement of the guard (10) in a proximal position after actuation of the device.
US11571519B2	Bi-directional motion of a Lorentz-force actuated needle-free injector (NFI) The present invention relates to a method and corresponding apparatus for just in time mixing of a solid or powdered formulation and its subsequent delivery to a biological body. In some embodiments, a powdered formulation is maintained in a first chamber of a plurality of chambers. A plurality of electromagnetic actuators are in communication with the plurality of chambers. The actuators, when activated, generate a pressure within at least the first chamber. The pressure results in mixing of the powdered formulation and a diluent in time for delivering into the biological body.
US11571518B2	Emergency devices Described herein are syringe devices comprising a syringe including a therapeutic dose of at least one drug to be used in a drug or substance overdose.
US11571516B2	Multiple use computerized injector A computer-controlled injector for use with a medicament cartridge and including a housing having a medicament cartridge receiving volume and a medicament cartridge insertion and removal opening communicating with the medicament cartridge receiving volume; a pivot mount element mounted onto the housing for selectably enabling access to the medicament cartridge receiving volume via the opening; a mechanical latch selectably locking the pivot mount element in a closed operative orientation; and an injection drive mechanism including a computer-controlled motor for driving a piston, forming part of the medicament cartridge, for injecting a medicament, the computer-controlled motor also being operative for operating the mechanical latch.
US11571515B2	Controlling medical device operation and features based on detected patient sleeping status A system includes a medical device that regulates delivery of medication to a user, a sleep detection system configured to generate user status data that indicates sleeping status of the user, and configured to communicate the user status data, and at least one controller that controls alerts associated with operation of the medical device. The at least one controller receives the user status data generated by the sleep detection system, determines, from the user status data, that the user is sleeping, activates a sleep mode alerting scheme of the medical device when it determines that the user is sleeping, and, after activating the sleep mode alerting scheme, controls generation and outputting of alerts associated with operation of the medical device in accordance with the sleep mode alerting scheme.
US11571514B2	System and/or method for glucose sensor calibration The subject matter disclosed herein relates to systems, methods and/or devices for calibrating sensor data to be used in estimating a blood glucose concentration. A relationship between sensor measurements and reference readings may be used to estimate a relationship between sensor measurements and blood glucose concentration. Such sensor measurements may be weighted according to a decreasing function of uncertainty associated with sensor values.
US11571511B2	Insertion mechanism and method of inserting a needle of a drug delivery device An insertion mechanism for a drug delivery device. The insertion mechanism includes a proximal end, a distal end, a first opening disposed near the proximal end, and a second opening disposed in the distal end. A needle or cannula assembly is disposed within a housing and has a base with a proximal surface and a distal surface and a needle or cannula coupled to the distal surface. A retraction member is disposed within the housing to maintain the needle or cannula assembly in a retracted position before movement to an extended position, the retraction member in contact with the base. Upon supplying pressure through the first opening until an amount of pressure P1 applies an application force to the proximal surface of the base that surpasses a resistive force of the retraction member, the needle or cannula assembly is moved from the retracted position to the extended position.
US11571509B2	Medicament delivery device A medicament delivery device comprises a needle configured to move between a retracted position and an inserted position; an insertion mechanism to move the needle from the retracted position to the inserted position when activated; a locking arm which, in a locked position, is engaged with the insertion mechanism to prevent activation of the insertion mechanism and, in an unlocked position, is disengaged from the insertion mechanism; a retraction mechanism to move the needle from the inserted position to the retracted position when activated; and a trigger configured to move between a disengaged position and an engaged position. On moving from the disengaged position to the engaged position, the trigger is configured to move the locking arm from the locked position to the unlocked position. On moving from the engaged position to the disengaged position, the trigger is configured to activate the retraction mechanism.
US11571508B2	System and method of monitoring and managing a remote infusion regimen A method and system for monitoring and managing a remote infusion regimen where a prescribed infusion regimen is provided and compared to subsequent infusion event data to determine if the data falls within predetermined parameters. If the data does not fall within predetermined parameters a monitoring technician, supportive caregiver, patient or some combination thereof are immediately notified so that corrective action may be taken.
US11571507B2	Ambulatory device and components thereof Certain embodiments provide multi-medicament or single medicament infusion systems for preventing the cross-channeling or improper delivery of medicaments. The system may include one or more of an infusion pump, medicament cartridges, cartridge connectors, a multi-channel fluid conduit, and an infusion set. The medicament cartridges may be sized and shaped differently such that the medicament reservoirs can only be inserted into the pump under selected configurations.
US11571505B2	Drug delivery device with a cap A needle assembly for use with a drug delivery device comprises a cap releasably secured to the drug delivery device and a blocking member. The blocking member comprises a disinfectant swab and a user graspable portion. The blocking member is configured to be physically moved with respect to the needle assembly by a user. The needle assembly is configured such that in an initial position, the blocking member blocks the cap from being removed from the drug delivery device and movement of the blocking member from the initial position causes the disinfectant swab to contact a septum of a cartridge retained within the drug delivery device.
US11571501B2	Apparatus and method for testing integrity of an ultrafilter membrane An apparatus for extracorporeal treatment of blood (1) has a supply line (2), a waste line (13) and an ultrafilter (19; 70) inserted in the supply line (2). An air inlet line is connected to the first chamber (21; 72) of the ultrafilter (19; 70) and a pressure sensor (41) configured for detecting pressure in the waste line (13). A controller (50) is configured to carry out, with the hydraulic circuit (100) in by-pass configuration, an integrity test procedure for detecting if the ultrafilter membrane has multiple or single fiber breaks. A method of testing the ultrafilter (19; 70) is also disclosed.
US11571483B2	E2F reporter melanoma cells A modified melanoma cell line capable of quantification of the effects of MEK inhibitors and CDK4/6 inhibitors in a quantitative, temporal and non-invasive manner both in vitro and in vivo.
US11571482B2	Human antibodies to S. aureus Hemolysin A toxin The present invention provides antibodies that bind to Staphylococcus aureus Hemolysin A toxin, and methods of use. According to certain embodiments of the invention, the antibodies are fully human antibodies that bind to Hemolysin A. The antibodies of the invention are useful for inhibiting or neutralizing Hemolysin A activity, thus providing a means of preventing or treating a Hemolysin A-related disease or disorder such as S. aureus infection. In some embodiments, the antibodies of the present invention are used in treating at least one symptom or complication of a S. aureus infection.
US11571481B2	Peptide-linked drug delivery system The present disclosure relates to a systemically administered peptide delivery platform that biodistributes to the kidney or urinary tract. The disclosure further relates to methods of treating a disease of the kidney or urinary tract in a subject in need thereof.
US11571478B2	Methods for photodynamic therapy A method of enhancing penetration of a topical composition of 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) into tissue for photodynamic therapy includes topically applying ALA to a treatment area to be treated with photodynamic therapy. The method further includes, after the ALA is applied to the treatment area, covering the treatment area with a low density polyethylene barrier. The treatment area is covered with the low density polyethylene barrier prior to light treatment to minimize transepidermal water loss from the treatment area.
US11571477B2	Anti-VLA-4 antibodies This invention relates to alpha-4 binding antibodies, and fragments thereof.
US11571476B2	Anti-tumor/anti-tumor associated fibroblast/anti-hapten trispecific antibodies and use thereof The present invention relates to an anti-tumor/anti-tumor-associated fibroblast (TAF)/anti-hapten trispecific antibody (TsAb). The anti-hapten domain enables TsAb to arm various hapten-conjugated anti-cancer drugs (nanocarrier drugs, small molecule drugs, protein drugs, and radioactive drugs). The anti-tumor domain enables TsAb-armed drugs to target tumor cells, while the anti-TAF domain enables the TsAb-armed drugs to target TAFs. The present invention allows the simultaneous killing of tumor cells and TAFs by various drugs through arming with TsAb.
US11571475B1	Anti-CD70 and BCR-ABL inhibitor combination therapy Provided are methods and compositions for the treatment of a BCR-ABL1 related disorder (e.g., chronic myelogenous leukemia) using a therapeutic combination of a WNT signaling pathway inhibitor and a BCR-ABL1 tyrosine kinase inhibitor.
US11571474B2	Compositions against cat allergy The present invention relates to the use of a composition in a method of reducing the allergenicity of a cat. Moreover, the present invention relates to the use of a composition in a method of reducing the allergenicity of a cat for a human exposed to the cat. Furthermore, the present invention relates to compositions comprising a virus-like particle (VLP) and at least one Fel d1 protein. The compositions of the invention induce efficient immune responses, in particular antibody responses, in cats and are useful for the treatment and/or prevention of cat allergy.
US11571471B2	Recombinant modified vaccinia virus ankara (MVA) equine encephalitis virus vaccine The present invention relates to recombinant modified vaccinia virus Ankara (MVA) and to methods of using the same. In particular, the invention relates to recombinant MVA comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding for a structural protein of an equine encephalitis virus (EEV) excluding encoding for a capsid protein of the EEV, a composition in particular a pharmaceutical composition, a vaccine or kit comprising the recombinant MVA, uses and methods thereof e.g., suitable for treating and/or preventing a western, Venezuelan, and/or eastern equine encephalitis virus caused disease.
US11571470B2	IL-15-based fusions to IL-12 and IL-18 The invention features multi-specific fusion protein complexes with one domain comprising IL-15 or a functional variant and a binding domain specific to IL-12 or IL-18.
US11571469B2	Methods of treating cancer with interferon wherein the cancer cells are HLA negative or have reduced HLA expression The invention described herein relates to methods for treating a patient having a plurality of HLA-negative cancer cells or cancer cells with reduced HLA expression with IFN-alpha in an amount sufficient to expand and/or activate immune cells such that the activated and/or expanded immune cells kill one or more of HLA-negative cancer cells or the cancer cells with reduced HLA expression.
US11571467B2	Dodecafluoropentane emulsion as a stroke and ischemia therapy The present invention provides methods and combinations for reducing the infarct volume in a tissue of a subject undergoing ischemia or at risk of developing ischemia.
US11571466B2	Compositions and methods for treating Gaucher disease Methods and compositions for treating Gaucher disease are described.
US11571465B2	Treatment of cancer with alpha thymosin peptide and PD-1 inhibitors The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating cancer or a metastasis thereof in a subject. In some embodiments, the methods involve administering a composition comprising therapeutically effective amount of at least one immune stimulator to the subject. In some embodiments, a combination of at least two immune stimulators is used for the treatment. In some embodiments, the combination includes an alpha thymosin peptide and an additional immune stimulator, and/or optionally one or more additional anti-cancer agents.
US11571461B2	Methods of use of soluble CD24 for treating lupus nephritis The present invention relates to the use of a CD24 protein for treating Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Lupus, SLE).
US11571460B2	Composition including melittin for removing M2-type tumor-associated macrophage The present invention relates to a composition including melittin as an active ingredient for removing an M2-type tumor-associated macrophage (TAM), and more specifically, the present invention relates to a composition exhibiting an effect of selectively suppressing only M2-type tumor-associated macrophages among tumor-associated macrophages. The composition according to the present invention only suppresses M2-type tumor-associated macrophages without affecting M1-type tumor-associated macrophages or cancer cells, thus exhibiting anti-cancer and metastasis suppressing effects by blocking angiogenesis through control of the microenvironment of cancer cells, while reducing the side-effects of existing anti-cancer effects.
US11571454B2	Anticancer peptides that synergistically enhance chemotherapeutic potency Provided is a method for treating cancer by administering to an individual who has the cancer a MAD1 peptide. The peptide can enhance the effect of a chemotherapeutic agent that is administered to the individual in combination with the peptide.
US11571449B2	Pharmaceutical composition comprising a combination of probiotic and prebiotic to treat stunting The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition including a probiotic and a prebiotic for treatment of stunting in children. More particularly, the pharmaceutical composition includes at least one Lactobacillus specie(s) as a probiotic and at least one oligosaccharide as a prebiotic. The present invention further provides a method of treatment of stunting including administering an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition including a probiotic and a prebiotic to children in need thereof.
US11571440B2	Defibrotide for the prevention and treatment of cytokine release syndrome and neurotoxicity associated with immunodepletion The present disclosure provides method of preventing, lessening the effects, or treating cytokine release syndrome (CRS) or related disorders, and/or neurotoxicity associated with immunotherapy comprising administering defibrotide. The defibrotide can be administered after the immunotherapy begins or be administered prophylactically before immunotherapy begins or before the patient develops CRS and/or neurotoxicity.
US11571438B1	Nutraceutical compositions to up-regulate SIRT1 and methods of use The present invention discloses a nutraceutical composition for up-regulation of SIRT 1 expression. The nutraceutical composition comprises NMN at in an amount between 300 mg and 500 mg, in an amount of 500 mg, and a soluble agent. The NMN and polyphenol are wrapped in a soluble agent as a protective bio-active agent to increase bioavailability and protect the polyphenol compounds during gut absorption. The invention also discloses a method of preparing a nutraceutical composition by weighing polyphenol at a suitable concentration, mixing the polyphenol with a suitable soluble agent and finally adding NMN to the mixture and blended it to form the nutraceutical composition. The nutraceutical composition up regulates SIRT1 and hence is suitable for treatment of various diseases and used in the form of powder, liquid, tablets, capsules, chewable form, gels, etc.
US11571436B2	Oral formulations of cytidine analogs and methods of use thereof The present disclosure provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising cytidine analogs for oral administration, wherein the compositions release the cytidine analog substantially in the stomach. Also provided are methods of treating diseases and disorders using the oral formulations provided herein.
US11571431B2	Aramchol salts The present invention relates to salts of arachidyl amido cholanoic acid (Aramchol), pharmaceutical compositions comprising Aramchol salts, methods for their preparation, and methods of use thereof in medical treatment.
US11571430B2	Platinum(II) ammine selenourea complexes and methods of treating cancer A platinum(II) complex of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable solvate or tautomer thereof, wherein R1 and R2 are each independently a hydrogen, an optionally substituted alkyl, an optionally substituted cycloalkyl, an optionally substituted arylalkyl, or an optionally substituted aryl; or wherein R1 and R2 together form a five-, six-, or seven-membered ring with the nitrogen atoms to which they are attached; and X is a nitrate anion, a hexafluorophosphate anion, a hexafluoroantimonate anion, a trifluoromethanesulfonate anion, a tetrafluoroborate anion, a perchlorate anion, or a halide anion. A pharmaceutical composition containing the platinum(II) complex of formula (I), and a method of treating cancer are also disclosed.
US11571425B2	Topical formulation for a JAK inhibitor This invention relates to pharmaceutical formulations for topical skin application comprising (R)-3-cyclopentyl-3-[4-(7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-yl)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl]propanenitrile, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and use in the treatment of skin disorders.
US11571422B2	Composition including rilpivirine and method for treating tumors or cancer The present invention provides a composition and method for preventing the growth of and/or treating cancerous tumors and/or delaying onset of cancer from tumor-initiating cells. The composition includes an effective amount of a compound of Formula (I) or Formula (II): or any pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The composition is administered alone or in combination with one or more chemotherapeutic agents, biological agents and/or anticancer agents. The method may include administering the composition of the present invention with or without the chemotherapeutic, biological, or other cancer treatment agent to a subject in need thereof intravenously, parenterally, nasally, topically or locally, orally, or by liposome, implant or via vessel-targeted nanosuspension delivery.
US11571420B2	Pyrazine compounds and uses thereof The present disclosure novel pyrazine compounds targeting adenosine receptors (especially A1 and A2, particularly A2a). The present disclosure also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more of the compounds as an active ingredient, and use of the compounds in the treatment of adenosine receptor (AR) associated diseases, for example cancer such as NSCLC, RCC, prostate cancer, and breast cancer.
US11571418B2	Platinum compounds that inhibit constitutive STAT3 signaling and induce cell cycle arrest and apoptosis of malignant cells The subject invention concerns a compound and compositions having activity as an inhibitor of Stat3 protein and methods of using the compound and compositions. In one embodiment, a compound of the invention has the structure shown in formula I, formula II, or formula III. The subject invention also concerns methods of using the compounds and compositions of the invention.
US11571413B2	Nicotinamide riboside treatments of domesticated meat animals Described herein are methods of increasing meat quantity and/or improving meat quality of domesticated meat animals using treatments of nicotinamide riboside. The nicotinamide riboside may be in the form of a chloride salt mixed or dissolved in a biologically-acceptable carrier. The treatments may be provided as an in ovo injection or orally administered to the live domesticated meat animal. The methods described herein advantageously increase the size and weight of the domesticated meat animals, reduce the incidences of transportation fatigue, and decrease meat discoloration over time.
US11571410B2	Use of carbamate compounds for prevention, alleviation or treatment of bipolar disorder The present invention relates to a use for the purpose of preventing, alleviating, or treating bipolar disorder by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising a carbamate compound of the following chemical formula 1.
US11571409B2	Substituted phenylpyrrolecarboxamides with therapeutic activity in HIV Substituted phenylpyrrolecarboxamide compounds such as those represented by Formula A can be used in the treatment of HIV infection and related conditions.
US11571408B2	Cancer treatment using docetaxel by controlling peak plasma levels Treatments of cancers involve a wide range of treatment. The current invention relates to chemotherapy of tumors using taxanes, in particular docetaxel. More in particular it relates to a method for the treatment of a cancer in a patient comprising orally administering an effective dose of docetaxel, whereby side effects are controlled by preventing peak plasma levels of docetaxel that induce said side effects, whilst maintaining an effective plasma level of docetaxel to eradicate tumor cells.
US11571406B2	Method of synthesising sulforaphane The present invention relates to a method of synthesising sulforaphane by reacting a compound of formula (A) with an oxidizing agent in an aqueous solvent and in the presence of a catalyst. The invention further provides a method of synthesising a stabilised complex of sulforaphane and cyclodextrin by mixing the sulforaphane prepared by the methodology defined herein with cyclodextrin in an aqueous solvent.
US11571400B2	ACAT1 inhibitors for treating cancer The present disclosure relates to methods and compositions for the treatment of cancer using an ACAT1 inhibitor. The cancer may be any of melanoma, lymphoma, esophageal cancer, liver cancer, head and neck cancer, bladder cancer, endometrial cancer, kidney cancer and thyroid cancer. In some embodiments, the cancer itself it not responsive directly to the ACAT1 inhibitor but is rather treated through the immune system activated by the ACAT1 inhibitor. Combination therapies are also provided, for instance in combination with an alkylating antineoplastic agent.
US11571395B2	Methods and nutraceutical compositions for the prevention and/or mitigation of veisalgia Nutraceutical compositions and the methods for preventing and/or mitigating veisalgia by the administration thereof. The nutraceutical compositions address the challenged state of the individual and potentiate their ability to be compliant with treatment when the metabolic functions of the liver are overwhelmed as alcohol metabolism depletes hepatic supplies of needed molecules. The methods provide the nutraceutical composition directly to the end organs where alcohol and toxin infused blood is also metabolized and neutralized.
US11571388B2	Lyophilized formulations of tegavivint Lyophilized formulations of tegavivint, methods of making such formulations, and methods of treatment of cancer by administering the formulations.
US11571385B2	Self-emulsifiable composition, production method therefor, nanoemulsion, and production method therefor The present invention relates to a self-emulsifiable composition including a monoacyl phospholipid, a diacyl phospholipid, oils and fats, and a polyhydric alcohol, in which the content ratio between the monoacyl phospholipid and the diacyl phospholipid is in the range of monoacyl phospholipid:diacyl phospholipid=1:9 to 9:1 as a mass ratio.
US11571381B2	Composition for forming coating Provided is a method for forming a good fibrous coating on a target surface even in a high-humidity environment when electrostatically spraying is performed directly on the target surface such as skin.A composition for forming a coating of fibers on a target object by electrostatic spraying, comprising the following components (a), (b), (c) and (d): (a) 1 mass % or more and 45 mass % or less of a polymer having a film-forming ability; (b) 45 mass % to 95 mass % of one or more volatile substances selected from the group consisting of an alcohol and a ketone; (c) a conductivity controlling agent to control the conductivity of the composition to 8 μS/cm or more and 300 μS/cm or less; and (d) 0.2 mass % or more and 25 mass % or less of water.
US11571380B2	Compositions for nail varnish Compositions for nail varnish, which are free or substantially free of nitrocellulose, include, in a cosmetically acceptable organic solvent: a primary film-forming agent consisting of polyvinyl butyral, a fumed silica, at least one secondary resin, at least one plasticiser, at least one colourant, which is insoluble in said solvent. The disclosure also relates to the use of the compositions for protecting and/or making-up the nails, as well as to packaged, ready-to-use items intended for the use.
US11571379B2	Skin care composition Methods and compositions for improving the appearance of skin are provided. The methods and compositions are especially suited for improving sallow-looking skin by enhancing bilirubin degradation in skin. The methods and compositions herein utilize one or more sucrose esters, which demonstrate a surprising ability to reduce bilirubin levels. The method involves applying a skin care composition containing an effective amount of a sucrose ester to a target portion of skin where a reduction in bilirubin level is desired.
US11571377B2	Surfactants for use in personal care and cosmetic products Personal care products, such as shampoos, conditioners, hair dyes, hair removal products, cleansers, cosmetics, mascaras, and toothpastes may be formulated to include one or more surfactants, from one or more surfactant classes, such as siloxane derivatives of amino acids that have surface-active properties.
US11571375B2	Dual phase products A discrete dispensed product comprising a first portion; and a second portion at least partially surrounding the first portion provides a premium and distinct appearance to consumers.
US11571371B2	Method for manufacturing coating film by electrostatic spraying The coating formation method of the present invention is a method for forming a coating on a surface of a coating formation target. The formation method of the present invention includes an electrostatic spraying step of electrostatically spraying a composition directly onto the coating formation target, thereby forming a coating composed of a deposit containing fibers. The composition contains a component (a), a component (b), and a component (c) below. (a) One or more volatile substances selected from water, alcohols, and ketones. (b) A polymer having coating formability. (c) A liquid agent containing one or more selected from oils and polyols that are in a liquid form at 20° C.
US11571370B2	Antifungal solution and wipe A wipe has a substrate, a treatment solution impregnated into the substrate, the treatment solution including an antifungal agent, an antifungal agent solvent, and a carrier fluid, wherein the treatment solution is essentially free of alcohol. A treatment solution, has an antifungal agent, an antifungal agent solvent, and a carrier fluid, wherein the treatment solution has an alcohol content of 6 wt % or below of the total solution.
US11571369B2	Method for manufacturing colored sheet and colored sheet A method for manufacturing a colored sheet for coloring an object by adhesion to the object includes, a coloring step of applying by spraying, a first coating fluid containing first microp articles for coloring to a thin film of a print receiver body which has a sheet-shaped support body and the thin film, the thin film being peelably held on the sheet-shaped support body to serve as a base material of an adhesive sheet which is to be adhered to the object, and a restricting step of applying by spraying, before the coloring step, a second coating fluid for restricting the first microparticles from penetrating the thin film to a location where the first coating fluid is to be applied.
US11571364B1	Baby bottle with built-in protector An infant feeding bottle assembly includes a container and a top assembly including a collar coupled to the container at a top portion of the container, a nipple, and a nipple protector. The collar further includes a holding portion. The nipple protector is coupled to the collar and is capable of transitioning between an open state and a closed state. In the closed state, the nipple protector covers and protects the nipple. In the open state, the nipple protector retracts into or rests on the holding portion and exposes the nipple.
US11571363B2	Method and system for improving and assisting in medication compliance A medication adherence system for facilitating adherence to a medication dosage schedule is provided, comprising a smart case to receive or adhere to a medication pack, a sensor for detecting a medication event, and a tangible computer readable medium interface for users to obtain feedback regarding their adherence to their respective medication dosage schedules.
US11571361B2	Pressurized gas powered liquid transfer device and system A transfer device for transferring a medical fluid from a vial to a medical fluid injection device includes a vial holder where a vial spike positioned within the vial holder is configured to enter a vial containing a medical fluid when the vial is inserted into the vial holder. An expansion chamber having an interior cavity is in fluid communication with the vial spike. A pressurized gas cartridge is positioned with the interior cavity of the expansion chamber, while a puncture tip is configured to puncture the pressurized gas cartridge when actuated by a user. The vial spike is also configured to be in fluid communication with an injection device attached to the transfer device.
US11571353B2	Motion assistant apparatus A motion assistance apparatus includes a proximal support configured to support a proximal part of a user, a power transmitting frame configured to rotate relative to the proximal support, a driving frame connected to the power transmitting frame and configured to enclose at least a portion of a distal part of the user, a reinforcement belt attached to a front surface of the driving frame, a rear belt connected to the driving frame or the reinforcement belt and configured to support a rear surface of the distal part of the user, and a front belt with a central portion spaced apart from the driving frame, the front belt provided between the driving frame and the rear belt and configured to support a front surface of the distal part of the user.
US11571348B2	Medical isolation transport system—MITS A flexible rapid deployable system that may be used create an isolated space within a medical transport vehicle for use when transporting infected or contaminated patients, including a flexible tent-like liner that creates a room inside the vehicle where both the patient and medical personnel can be isolated and that isolates contaminants within and a filtration system capable of producing the required air flow to maintain a negative pressurized isolated environment, sized to effectively accomplish this for the isolated cubic space.
US11571340B2	Taped and pant diapers comprising substantially identical chassis The present disclosure relates to taped and pant articles comprising substantially identical chassis.
US11571339B2	Suboccipital compression pad A suboccipital compression pad including a pad member configured to contact an occipital region of a patient, and a pair of securing straps extending respectively from opposing ends of the pad member, at least one of the securing straps being provided with a fastening member at a distal end thereof and configured to fasten the at least one of the securing straps to the other securing strap proximate the forehead of the patient to compress the pad member to the occipital region, wherein each of the securing straps are configured with an open space such that portions of the respective securing straps are located above and below the patient's ears, without covering the ears, when the securing straps are fastened together.
US11571337B2	Ear cup assembly for a hearing protector According to an aspect of the present disclosure, an ear cup assembly for a hearing protector is provided. In accordance with an example, the ear cup assembly comprises an outer casing, a sealing ring detachably attached on the rim of the outer casing and suitable for sealingly abut against the head of a user around an ear of the user, and a user operable release mechanism for loosening the sealing ring from the outer casing, said release mechanism arranged within the outer casing.
US11571336B2	Refractive index shaping laser writing process control Refractive index writing system and methods employing a pulsed laser source for providing a pulsed laser output at a first wavelength; an objective lens for focusing the pulsed laser output to a focal spot in an optical material; a scanner for relatively moving the focal spot with respect to the optical material at a relative speed and direction along a scan region for writing one or more traces in the optical material defined by a change in refractive index; and a controller for controlling laser exposures along the one or more traces in accordance with a calibration function for the optical material to achieve a desired refractive index profile in the optical material. The refractive index writing system may be for writing traces in in vivo optical tissue, and the controller may be configured with a calibration function obtained by calibrating refractive index change induced in enucleated ocular globes. A real-time process control monitor for detecting emissions from the optical material transmitted through the objective lens at a second wavelength may further be employed while writing the one or more traces.
US11571331B2	Temperature controlled and vibrating therapeutic garment A temperature controllable wrap assembly that includes a wrap portion configured to be worn around a user's body part, and at least a first temperature control module positioned on the wrap portion. The first temperature control module includes a housing, a controllable temperature element, a spreader member and at least a first finger spreader pivotably attached to the spreader member. The lower surface of the spreader member is positioned to contact the user's body part. The controllable temperature element is configured to transfer thermal energy to an upper surface of the spreader member, and the spreader member is configured to conduct thermal energy to the first finger spreader.
US11571325B2	Ostomy faceplate including invertible stoma collar A faceplate assembly for an ostomy pouch system including an invertible stoma collar is provided. The invertible stoma collar protrudes toward a stoma and defines an inlet opening. The invertible stoma collar is formed from a flexible material having an elastic memory, such that the stoma collar hugs the stoma as the stoma is received through the inlet opening, and becomes inverted. The inverted stoma collar has a tendency to regain its original shape, and thus, applies sufficient pressure to seal around the stoma without strangulating the stoma.
US11571324B2	Ostomy pouch with tortuous path An ostomy pouch includes an outer wall (12) having an inlet opening (24) and a filter (20), the outer wall defining an interior volume (14), an internal wall structure (16) disposed within the interior volume, a one-way valve (22) connected to the internal wall structure, and a path (18) formed by the internal wall structure, the path having an opening (28) at one end and the one-way valve at another end, wherein the filter is positioned within the path.
US11571317B2	Devices and methods for controlled delivery of a stent The present disclosure relates generally to the field of medical devices. In particular, the present disclosure relates to devices and methods for controlled delivery of a stent, such as a self-expanding stent, and more particularly for controlling the full deployment of a stent in incremental steps from a sheath and for controlling the reconstrainment of a stent in incremental steps within a sheath.
US11571314B2	Implantable systems, devices and related methods The present application is generally directed to implantable systems, devices and related methods pertaining to spinal surgery. In particular, the present application discloses a frame and spacer system for inserting into a disc space. The frame and spacer system is of low profile. The frame can receive different fixation devices, including threaded and non-threaded fixation devices.
US11571312B1	Process, kit, and implant for correction of a bone injury There is a process for correcting a bone injury, an implant for correcting the bone injury and a kit for applying the implant for correcting the bone injury. The process can be made substantially uniform with the application of a standardized kit. In at least one application the process is for correcting a bunion on a patient. The process can include applying a first drill guide to a bone, and then a second drill guide. Once the drill guides have been applied and wires have been inserted into a bone, an implant can then be applied to correct a bone injury and to allow the bone injury to heal.
US11571311B2	Total ankle replacement trial and preparation systems Instruments, guides, systems and related methods for total ankle prostheses are disclosed. The instruments, guides, systems and related methods facilitate preparation of a tibia and/or talus of a patient for implantation of a total ankle prosthesis therein. The instruments, guides, systems and related methods also facilitate selection of a particular size of a tibial component, a talus component and/or a tibial insert of the total ankle prosthesis that suits the patient. The instruments, guides, systems and related methods include a tibial trial component, a talar trial component and tibial insert trial component that replicate one or more aspects of the tibial component, the talus component and the tibial insert, respectively, of the total ankle prosthesis. The talar trial component includes an articulation surface that articulates with the tibial insert trial component, and slots that facilitate chamfered resection of the patient's talus for the implantation of the talus component thereon.
US11571309B2	Orthopaedic surgical instrument system and a method of trialing an orthopaedic prosthetic assembly An orthopaedic surgical instrument system includes a hinged tibial insert trial and a tibial base trial. A post adapter is sized to be positioned over a post of the tibial base trial and to be positioned in a central opening defined in the hinged tibial insert trial. The hinged tibial insert trial includes a housing configured to be received in a femoral component and a button mechanism to selectively secure the hinged tibial insert trial to the femoral component. The system may include a shim trial sized to be attached to an inferior surface of the hinged tibial insert trial.
US11571300B2	Serially expanding an artificial heart valve within a pediatric patient Some embodiments are directed to methods for serially expanding an artificial heart valve within a pediatric patient. For example, the artificial heart valve can be implanted into the pediatric patient during a first procedure, and then expanded during a second procedure to accommodate for the pediatric patient's growth. Some embodiments include introducing an expander into the implanted valve when the frame is expanded to a first working diameter, and then actuating the expander to expand the frame to a second working diameter greater than the first working diameter, to accommodate for the pediatric patient's growth.
US11571297B2	Apparatus and methods for delivery of a prosthetic valve within an existing implanted prosthetic valve Apparatus and methods are described herein for a secondary valve apparatus that can be deployed within an existing implanted prosthetic heart valve. In some embodiments, a secondary prosthetic heart valve apparatus is implanted in series with an existing deteriorating implanted prosthetic valve. The secondary valve apparatus can restore proper valve function without disruption to the failing previously implanted valve. In some embodiments, the secondary valve apparatus can be positioned on an atrial portion of the existing valve, and be delivered transseptally. In other embodiments, the secondary valve apparatus can be positioned at a ventricular portion of the existing valve and delivered transapically. Devices and methods to prepare the existing valve to receive a secondary valve apparatus are also described herein. In some embodiments, a balloon expansion device can be used to expand an inner diameter of the existing valve to provide space for the secondary valve to be disposed.
US11571288B2	Urethral artificial sphincter with bistable actuation system An artificial sphincter to be implanted in a urethra, for treating patients suffering from urinary incontinence, includes a container configured to be connected to a wall of a urethra, inside or outside it, a valve unit housed within the container and configured to move from a release configuration to a block configuration and vice-versa. An actuation magnet is movably (rotatably or slidably) arranged between a first and a second position in the container, and is connected to the valve unit such that a predetermined (rotation or translation) movement of the actuation magnet from a first towards a second position, or from the second towards the first position, under the effect of an external manoeuvre magnet, brings the valve unit from the release configuration to the block configuration, where the valve is stably maintained, and from the block configuration to the release configuration, where the valve is stably maintained.
US11571284B2	Dental restoration molding techniques A custom tool for forming a dental restoration in a mouth of a patient includes a mold body providing for a customized fit with at least one tooth of the patient. The mold body includes a facial portion forming a facial surface corresponding with a facial surface of the tooth, and a separate lingual portion forming a lingual surface corresponding with a lingual surface of the tooth. The mold body is configured to combine with the tooth of the patient to form a mold cavity encompassing missing tooth structure of the tooth.
US11571283B2	Bonding of soft gingival tissues with dental prostheses Methods and dental prosthetics for providing soft tissue adhesion to a temporary healing abutment, or other dental prosthetic (e.g., temporary or permanent). Existing prosthetics generally do not provide any significant adhesion of the soft tissue surrounding the prosthetic, to the outer surface of the prosthetic itself. Because of the presence of gaps between such structures, or simple non-adhesion even where the structures may touch (but be free and unattached relative to one another), there is a tendency for pathogenic microbes to enter into such space between the structures, and for the soft gingival tissue to recede, particularly in patients with “thin” type periodontal tissue. The present disclosure provides materials and/or surface treatment (e.g., texturing) that ensures good bonding between the prosthetic and the soft tissue, reducing risk of infection, and reducing undesirable gingival recession surrounding the prosthetic anchored on a dental implant.
US11571279B2	Aligner damage prediction at weak spots with simulation Embodiments relate to an aligner breakage solution that tests probability of aligner breakage at weak points. A method includes gathering a digital model representing an aligner for a dental arch of a patient, receiving material property information for a material to be used to manufacture the aligner, and analyzing one or more regions of the aligner. Analyzing a region of the aligner comprises simulating application of a load around the region, determining at least one of a stress, a strain or a strain energy density at the region, evaluating a strength of the aligner at the region, and determining whether the region satisfies a damage criterion based on the strength of the aligner at the region.
US11571273B2	Marker delivery device and method of deploying a marker A marker delivery device is described and claims. The marker delivery device is used to implant a detectable marker after a biopsy procedure is performed. The marker delivery device includes a cannula comprising a distal end and a marker exit positioned proximate the distal end; a rod extending within the cannula; and a flexible deployer operatively coupled with the rod and positioned proximate the marker exit.
US11571271B2	Tissue expanders and methods of use thereof Tissue expanders and methods of their manufacture and use are disclosed herein. A tissue expander shell according to the present disclosure may include a shape and topography that facilitates uniform or substantially uniform expansion and contraction of the tissue expander. In at least one example, the shell may include a series of topographical features, such as ridges, grooves, channels, valleys, canals, protrusions, pleats, creases, or folds. In some embodiments, these features may have a curved or wavy cross sectional profile. For example, the shell may include a series of concentric curved ridges.
US11571268B1	Medical continuum robot extraction and methods thereof The subject disclosure is directed to an articulated medical device having a sensor for detecting outside movements applied upon the medical device while in a subject or patient, wherein the device is capable of maneuvering within the subject or patient while taking the outsides movements into consideration.
US11571266B1	Robotic surgical system for insertion of surgical implants Methods, apparatuses, and systems for robotic insertion of a screw, a rod, or another component of a surgical implant into a patient are disclosed. Clinical data from previous surgical procedures or information received from a supervising surgeon can be leveraged to minimize the risk of harm to the patient and improve outcomes. The methods disclosed thus provide more precise placement of implanted surgical components and implants.
US11571260B2	Pre-operative registration of anatomical images with a position-tracking system using ultrasound measurement of skin tissue A method includes, receiving multiple measurements, which are acquired using a registration tool including an ultrasound (US) transducer and a position sensor of a position-tracking system. The measurements are acquired by positioning the registration tool, while maintaining a gap from skin tissue, at multiple respective locations on a patient head and acquiring respective position measurements of the position sensor and respective US measurements of the skin tissue at the locations. First positions, of the skin tissue at the multiple locations, are calculated based on the position measurement and the US measurements obtained using the registration tool. Second positions, of the skin tissue at the multiple locations, are identified in an anatomical image of the patient head. The anatomical image is registered with a coordinate system of the position tracking system, by correlating the first positions and the second positions, so as to enable tracking a medical instrument, which is inserted into the patient head and includes another position sensor of the position-tracking system, using the anatomical image registered with the position-tracking system.
US11571259B2	Systems and methods for guiding an instrument using haptic object with collapsing geometry A system includes a surgical device, an instrument coupled to the surgical device and defining an instrument axis, and a processor operatively coupled to the surgical device. The processor is configured to determine a current orientation angle of an instrument axis based on an orientation of a target axis, establish a virtual boundary, control the surgical device to apply a force to constrain the instrument axis within the virtual boundary, and collapse the virtual boundary as the instrument axis is brought into alignment with the target axis.
US11571258B2	Path planning method with artificial potential field based on obstacle classification and medical system for steering flexible needle An artificial potential field path planning method and an apparatus based on obstacle classification solve the problem of path and motion uncertainty in steering a flexible needle in soft tissue. The apparatus includes an image sensing system, a control module, an execution system and an upper PC. Using the apparatus, the method includes: the image sensing system obtains real-time images of the puncture environment, identifies a target and obstacles from the real-time images, classifies the obstacles, and calculates total potential energy of points in the current environment based on artificial potential field. With a curvature constraint and an optimization index for the flexible needle, the path planning module carries out static path planning to obtain an initial path and the needle entry point, then conducts dynamic path planning to determine the path for steering the flexible needle in the soft tissue accordingly.
US11571257B2	System and method for catheter-based intervention Systems and methods for planning delivery of an object via a catheter, such as transseptal delivery of a prosthetic mitral valve to a patient's heart are disclosed.
US11571249B2	Devices and methods for treatment of skin conditions Disclosed is a method for treating actinic keratosis of tissue of a patient, the method including contacting non-thermal, atmospheric pressure plasma over areas of the tissue having actinic keratosis for a time and at treatment conditions effective to give rise to an at least partial amelioration of the keratosis.
US11571248B2	Bone implant and method for treating long bone angular deformities Bone plate and instrument systems include interconnections and locking mechanisms to fix the bone plates to the instruments, and guide features that aim k-wires, drills, and/or fasteners to pass through holes in the bone plates when the bone plates are fixed to the instruments. The locking mechanisms include elongated flexible elements that connect to the bone plates.
US11571245B2	Bone stabilizing implants and methods of placement across SI joints Threaded sacro-iliac joint stabilization (e.g., fusion, fixation) implants and methods of implantation and manufacture. Some implants include a threaded distal region, an optionally threaded central region, and an optionally threaded proximal region. The distal, central, and proximal regions have lengths such that when the implant is laterally implanted across a SI joint, the distal region can be positioned in a sacrum, the central region can be positioned across an SI-joint, and the proximal region can be positioned in an ilium.
US11571242B2	Skin care apparatus A device includes a first arm having a first rotating member including a first gear coupled thereto and a first rotation imparting member fixed thereto, a second arm pivotally coupled to the first arm at proximal ends of the first arm and the second arm, the second arm having a second rotating member including a second gear coupled thereto and a second rotation imparting member fixed thereto, wherein when the first arm and the second arm are brought towards each other, the first rotation imparting member engages with the second gear to cause the second rotating member to rotate in a first direction, and the second rotation imparting member engages with the first gear to cause the first rotating member to rotate in a second direction, opposite the first direction.
US11571240B2	Surgery multichannel device The invention provides a pneumatic sealing system device which allows sealing a working channel, a surgery multichannel device comprising a pneumatic sealing system and a method for installing said pneumatic sealing system on a multichannel device. The device is a mentioned instruments simultaneously.
US11571239B2	Intravascular catheter having an expandable incising portion and medication delivery system An intravascular catheter device includes an expandable portion with a plurality of struts operable between a closed position where the expandable portion has a first diameter, and an opened position where the expandable portion has a second diameter that is larger than the first diameter. An incising element is provided on and extends from the outward facing surface of a particular one of the struts. A medication delivery tube is associated with the particular one of the struts and the incising element.
US11571238B2	Endarterectomy device An endarterectomy device configured to remove plaque from an occluded artery is disclosed. The endarterectomy device uses an adjustable wire loop end effector to establish and advance a dissection plane in the subadventitial space of the artery. The endarterectomy device is passed down the length of an artery in the subadventitial plane, adjusting the size of the wire loop end effector as needed to navigate the artery and dissect a plaque column, until the end of the plaque is reached. The wire loop end effector is then used as a plaque cutter to transect the distal end of the plaque column. The endarterectomy device is further configured along its length with support arms that facilitate removal of the plaque column as the device is removed from the artery.
US11571235B2	Ultrasonic surgical blade, waveguide and ultrasonic scalpel thereof An ultrasonic surgical blade, wherein the blade has a curved shape, and both sides of the blade are provided with cutting surfaces, one surface is a concave surface and the other surface is a convex surface. The thickness of the blade is gradually thinned along a cutting direction from a proximal end to a distal end. The concave surface length is set as L1, the radius of curvature R1; the length of the convex surface L2, the radius of curvature R2; the angle of the bending of the center line of the blade is α; the diameter of the proximal end of the blade is D; the thickness of the most distal end surface of the blade is T. The relationship among them is: L1=L2+L2/1.5(D−T)SIN(α) (1), R1=R2+2T (2). The range of each size is adjustable within 10%. An ultrasonic wave guide and an ultrasonic scalpel using this blade have fewer potential resonant frequencies, so the thermal damage to the tissue is small, and the performance is more stable.
US11571233B2	Tissue removal handpiece with integrated suction A surgical handpiece for removing tissue includes a housing defining a cavity therein, the housing having a proximal hub connector disposed at a distal end thereof. An end effector assembly is operably supported by the proximal hub connector and includes an outer shaft supporting a cutting shaft configured to remove tissue upon activation thereof via translation or rotation. A fluid pump is disposed within the cavity of the housing and is configured to evacuate fluid from the cutting shaft upon activation thereof. A motor is disposed within the cavity of the housing and includes a power coupler operably coupled to both the cutting shaft and the fluid pump for suppling power thereto.
US11571231B2	Staple cartridge having a driver for driving multiple staples A surgical staple cartridge comprising a cartridge housing and a knife channel is disclosed. The cartridge housing comprises a longitudinal axis. The knife channel is disposed along the longitudinal axis dividing the cartridge housing into a first side and a second side. The surgical staple cartridge further comprises a first, a second, and a third row of staple pockets located on the first side of the cartridge housing. The first, the second, and the third row of staple pockets are aligned parallel to the knife channel. The second row of staple pockets is offset from the first and the third rows of staple pockets along a transverse axis. The surgical staple cartridge further comprises staples removably stored in the first, the second, and the third row of staple pockets. The surgical staple cartridge further comprises a staple driver configured to drive at least four staples from the staple pockets simultaneously.
US11571227B2	Percutaneous thrombus extraction device and method A percutaneous thrombus extraction device for removing a thrombus from within a blood vessel includes a flexible outer sheath defining a first passage between a proximal end and a distal end. An inner sheath is movably positionable within the first passage. The inner sheath defines a second passage between a proximal end and a distal end. The inner sheath is moveable in a radial direction between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration along a length of the inner sheath defined between the proximal end and the distal end. A catheter is movably positionable within the second passage, and has an expandable body at a distal end portion of the catheter. The expandable body is movable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration.
US11571224B2	Tibial cut guide Methods and apparatuses including apparatuses that can be used for guiding resection of a tibia during a knee replacement surgery procedures are disclosed. According to one example, an apparatus for guiding a tibial bone cut during knee replacement surgery is disclosed. The apparatus can comprise a first portion and a second portion. The first portion can be configured to position the apparatus relative to one or more of a medial condyle of a femur, a lateral condyle of the femur, a medial condyle of a femoral component and a lateral condyle of the femoral component. The second portion can be connected to the first portion and can define one or more slots. The slots can be configured for at least one of a first proximal cut and a first sagittal cut to the tibia.
US11571222B2	Neurosurgical ultrasonic focusing assisted three-stage atomization cooling and postoperative wound film forming device A neurosurgical ultrasonic focusing assisted three-stage atomization cooling and postoperative wound film forming device has a transducer housing and a nozzle, wherein a horn is arranged in the transducer housing, at least two layers of piezoelectric ceramic sheets are arranged at the top of the horn, an electrode sheet connected with an ultrasonic generator is arranged between two adjacent layers of piezoelectric ceramic sheets, the bottom of the transducer housing is of a hemispherical structure, and a plurality of piezoelectric elements connected with the ultrasonic generator are arranged inside the hemispherical structure; and the nozzle is arranged at the bottom of the horn and connected with a medical nanofluid storage cup, compressed gas can also be introduced into the nozzle, and an electrode is also arranged inside the nozzle.
US11571221B2	Combined bone tap and rasp A system and method for providing a surgical instrument having a shaft with a proximal end, a distal end, a longitudinal axis, and a central lumen extending therethrough; and a tapered head at the distal end. The tapered head has a plurality of longitudinal channels, a plurality of threaded sections, and a plurality of lateral lumens. The plurality of longitudinal channels may form a plurality of flutes configured to cut bone, tissue, or both.
US11571220B2	Device and method for punching bone The invention resides in the field of medical technology. It relates in particular to a sonotrode suitable for use with an ultrasonic surgical instrument. The invention refers further to an ultrasonic surgical instrument for cutting or punching bones, including such a sonotrode as well as a method for manufacturing the sonotrode of the invention.
US11571216B2	Aortic occlusion device Aortic occlusion and embolic protection devices include radially expandable and collapsible proximal and distal end portions, such as annular self-expanding stents or frames, that are configured to radially expand within an aorta to secure the device within the aorta. The devices can also include a catheter extending axially between the distal end portion and the proximal end portion and a porous covering, or filter, positioned around the catheter and between the proximal end portion and the distal end portion and configured to filter emboli from blood flowing into upper-body arteries. The device can further include a one-way valve positioned at or adjacent to the distal end portion of the device and configured to restrict retrograde blood flow through the device toward the heart.
US11571213B2	Staple cartridge A staple cartridge can comprise a plurality of staples positioned within a cartridge body, wherein the cartridge body can comprise a tissue-contacting deck and a plurality of ridges extending from the tissue-contacting deck. The ridges can be configured to prevent, or reduce the possibility of, tissue from moving relative to the staple cartridge during use. The staple cartridge can further comprise a plurality of staple cavities, wherein each staple cavity can comprise an opening in the deck which is at least partially surrounded by a ridge. The ridges can comprise a uniform height or a height which varies along the length thereof. The height can vary relative to a proximal end and a distal end of the cartridge body and/or between the center of the cartridge body and the side.
US11571208B2	Surgical buttress loading units A surgical buttress loading assembly includes a surgical buttress applicator, an anvil buttress, and a cartridge buttress. The surgical buttress applicator includes an anvil buttress loading unit defining a buttress cavity and a strap cavity therein, and a cartridge buttress loading unit defining a buttress cavity and a strap cavity therein. The anvil buttress includes a tubular body disposed within the buttress cavity of the anvil buttress loading unit and a strap extending from the tubular body and positioned within the strap cavity of the anvil buttress loading unit. The cartridge buttress includes a tubular body disposed within the buttress cavity of the cartridge buttress loading unit and a strap extending from the tubular body and positioned within the strap cavity of the cartridge buttress loading unit.
US11571206B2	Tibial plateau leveling osteotomy systems and methods Systems and methods for tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) are disclosed. According to some embodiments, an osteotomy method may include cutting a tibia with an arcuate cut to separate a tibial plateau of the tibia from a tibial base of the tibia, rotating the tibial plateau relative to the tibial base from a first orientation to a second orientation, and, with the tibial plateau in the second orientation relative to the tibial base, securing an implant to the tibia to secure the tibial plateau to the tibial base. Securing the implant to the tibia may include embedding a first leg of the implant into the tibial base, and embedding a second leg of the implant into the tibial plateau such that the first and second legs apply compression urging the tibial plateau toward the tibial base.
US11571205B2	Surgical visualization feedback system A surgical visualization feedback system is disclosed. The surgical visualization feedback system comprises an emitter assembly configured to emit electromagnetic radiation toward an anatomical structure. The emitter assembly comprises a structured light emitter configured to emit a structured light pattern on a surface of the anatomical structure and a spectral light emitter configured to emit spectral light capable of penetrating the anatomical structure. The surgical visualization feedback system further comprises a waveform sensor assembly configured to detect reflected electromagnetic radiation corresponding to the emitted electromagnetic radiation and a control circuit in signal communication with the waveform sensor assembly. The control circuit is configured to receive an input corresponding to a selected surgical procedure, determine an identity of a targeted structure within the anatomical structure based on the selected surgical procedure and the reflected electromagnetic radiation, and confirm the determined identity of the targeted structure through a user input.
US11571203B2	Deformable suture bridge having an insert and methods of manufacturing and using same A suture bridge includes an elongated rigid insert including a first material, and a deformable shell including a second material, the second material being different than the first material, the shell at least partially surrounding the rigid insert, the insert and the shell collectively forming a bridge body having a first leg including a first patient contacting surface configured to contact a patient's skin, a second leg spaced from the first leg and including a second patient contacting surface configured to contact the patient's skin, a first support connected to the first leg, a second support connected to the second leg, and a traversing member extending between the first support and the second support, the traversing member being connected to the first support distal the first leg and connected to the second support distal the second leg.
US11571201B2	Suture anchor system with threaded plug A suture anchor system including an anchor, a plug and an inserter. The anchor inserter includes a tubular outer shaft having a cannulation dimensioned to receive an inner shaft. The distal end of the outer shaft cannulation is threaded for engagement with the plug. The anchor includes a longitudinal cannulation formed within the anchor body, including a smooth-sided portion and a threaded portion. An eyelet, dimensioned to receive a suture therein, extends transverse to the longitudinal axis of the anchor and intersects the distal portion of the cannulation. The plug is a generally elongated, tubular threaded rod comprising a cannulation adapted to receive a distal end of the inner inserter shaft.
US11571200B2	Method for knotless fixation of tissue A swivel suture anchor for knotless fixation of tissue. The suture anchor includes an anchor tip configured to capture suture, the anchor tip being rotatably received within a fixation device upon advancement of the fixation device over a shaft of the anchor tip. The anchor tip is configured to receive a suture to be anchor in bone without requiring suture knots. The anchor tip can be a conical metal tip which is self-punching and avoids the need for pre-drilling a hole in bone. The anchor tip includes a closed aperture to allow free sliding of a suture strand. The suture is secured in a hole in bone by inserting the anchor tip into bone, and advancing a fenestrated fixation device, such as a cannulated interference screw, over a shaft of the anchor tip.
US11571190B2	Methods and devices for fallopian tube diagnostics Methods and devices for performing minimally invasive procedures useful for Fallopian tube diagnostics are disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the proximal os of the Fallopian tube is accessed via an intrauterine approach; an introducer catheter is advanced to cannulate and form a fluid tight seal with the proximal os of the Fallopian tube; a second catheter inside the introducer catheter is provided to track the length of the Fallopian tube and out into the abdominal cavity; a balloon at the end of the second catheter is inflated and the second catheter is retracted until the balloon seals the distal os of the Fallopian tube; irrigation is performed substantially over the length of the Fallopian tube; and the irrigation fluid is recovered for cytology or cell analysis.
US11571187B2	Method for obtaining sterile human amniotic fluid and uses thereof Provided herein is a pre-Caesarean method for collecting amniotic fluid from a patient. A needle is inserted into the incision site for the future C-section, which may be under ultrasound guidance, through which the amniotic fluid is drawn under a low level suction and, optionally, gravity to a sterile collection container. The method encompasses filtering and/or irradiating the amniotic fluid to collect biomolecules of interest such as growth factors and/or stem cells. Also provided is the sterile amniotic fluid or filtrates thereof collected by the method described herein.
US11571186B2	Ultrasound system for imaging and protecting ophthalmic or other sensitive tissues An ultrasound imaging system includes a processor programmed to identify the type of tissue being imaged and to confirm that one or more system settings and/or the energy of ultrasound imaging signals delivered is set appropriately for such tissue. In one embodiment, an image obtained with the ultrasound imaging system is analyzed to determine if the tissue is ophthalmic (eye) tissue. If so, the system parameter settings and/or the transmit power of the signals produced by the ultrasound system are adjusted or maintained at a level that is appropriate for imaging such tissue.
US11571185B2	Medical image displaying apparatus and method of displaying medical image using the same Provided are a medical image displaying apparatus and a medical image displaying method for registering an ultrasound image with a previously obtained medical image and outputting a result of the registration, the medical image displaying method including: transmitting ultrasound signals to an object and receiving ultrasound echo signals from the object via an ultrasound probe of the medical image displaying apparatus; obtaining a first ultrasound image based on the ultrasound echo signals; performing image registration between the first ultrasound image and a first medical image that is previously obtained; obtaining a second ultrasound image of the object via the ultrasound probe; obtaining a second medical image by transforming the first medical image to correspond to the second ultrasound image; and displaying the second medical image together with the second ultrasound image.
US11571178B2	Radiation imaging system comprising a plurality of camera apparatuses, radiation imaging control apparatus and control method of radiation imaging system, and medium A radiation imaging control apparatus is provided that includes a camera imaging control unit configured to control a camera apparatus to image an implementation state of a radiation imaging examination, a subject body shape recognition unit configured to recognize a body shape in an imaging part of a subject by using a camera image imaged by the camera apparatus under a control of the camera imaging control unit, a specifying unit configured to specify a radiation imaging setting related to the radiation imaging examination by using the body shape in the imaging part of the subject recognized by the subject body shape recognition unit, and a selecting unit configured to select the radiation imaging setting specified by the specifying unit as setup information of the radiation imaging examination.
US11571177B1	Method and apparatus for improved medical imaging This invention provides a method to optimize an x-ray beam for more than one structure within the field of view. The preferred embodiment comprises a modular construction of a collimator comprising multiple materials of varying thickness. A first attenuation is performed by the first portion of the collimator to optimize a first anatomic feature and a second attenuation is performed by the second portion of the collimator to optimize a second anatomic feature.
US11571176B2	Multimodal system for breast imaging A multimodal system for breast imaging includes an x-ray source, and an x-ray detector configured to detect x-rays from the x-ray source after passing through a breast. The system includes an x-ray detector translation system operatively connected to the x-ray detector so as to be able to translate the x-ray detector from a first displacement from the breast to a second displacement at least one of immediately adjacent to or in contact with the breast. The system includes an x-ray image processor configured to: receive a CT data set from the x-ray detector, the CT data set being detected by the x-ray detector at the first displacement; compute a CT image of the breast; receive a mammography data set from the x-ray detector, the mammography data set being detected by the x-ray detector at the second displacement; and compute a mammography image of the breast.
US11571173B2	Pressure regulator for X-ray apparatus A pressure regulator for an x-ray apparatus includes a piston housing having a recess formed therein and a piston seated in the recess. The piston is free to reciprocate, and define a variable volume chamber, within the recess. A circumferential groove is formed in an exterior surface of the piston, and a seal is seated in the circumferential groove. A manifold in the piston housing places the chamber in fluid communication with an exterior of the piston housing.
US11571171B2	Compound curve cable chain Embodiments generally relate to routing a bundle of loose cables with a cable chain during a medical procedure. The cable chain comprises split tubing and a plurality of links extending discretely along a length of the split tubing. Each link comprises a housing including an outer surface and an inner surface. The outer surface comprises a magnet and the inner surface forms a recess in the link. The split tubing is disposed within the recesses of the links.
US11571162B2	Recurrent neural network architecture based classification of atrial fibrillation using single lead ECG Conventionally, Atrial Fibrillation (AF) has been detected using atrial analyses which is vulnerable to background noise. Again there is a dependency on statistical features which are extracted from R-R intervals of long ECG recordings. The present disclosure addresses AF detection from single lead short ECG recordings of less than one minute wherein automatic detection of P-R and P-Q intervals is difficult, which introduces error in feature computing from the segregated intervals and compromises the performance of the classifier. In the present disclosure, a Recurrent Neural Network (RNN) based architecture comprising two Long Short Term Memory (LSTM) networks is provided for temporal analysis of R-R intervals and P wave regions in an ECG signal respectively. Output sates of the two LSTM networks are merged at a dense layer along with a set of hand-crafted statistical features to create a composite feature set for classification of the AF.
US11571160B2	Methods and systems for wavelength mapping cardiac fibrillation and optimizing ablation lesion placement A system that executes a process for mapping cardiac fibrillation and optimizing ablation treatments. The process, in some embodiments, includes: positioning a two dimensional electrode array to several locations in a patient's heart and at each location, obtaining a conduction velocity and a cycle length measurement from at least two local signals in response to electrical activity in the cardiac tissue. In some embodiments, a regional wavelength is calculated by multiplying the local conduction velocity with the local minimum cycle length. The system can then create a wavelength distribution map that identifies the location of the drivers in the heart. In certain embodiments, the system uses variability of conduction velocity and cycle length in an area to determine the driver type. In some embodiments, the system calculates average distance of drivers to non-conductive tissue boundaries. The system then selects ablation placements that maximize treatment efficacy while minimizing tissue damage.
US11571158B2	Electrode and biosignal measuring device An electrode includes a living body contact portion that is to be in contact with a living body and that contains a rubber material and at least one carbon material selected from carbon nanotubes and graphene. The ratio of the volume resistivity of the living body contact portion to the surface resistivity of the living body contact portion is 1.2 or more. The amount of the carbon material in the living body contact portion is 3 parts by mass or more and 20 parts by mass or less relative to 100 parts by mass of the rubber material, or the living body contact portion has a 25% compression hardness of 20 kPa or more and 110 kPa or less.
US11571156B2	Renal function assessment method, renal function assessment system and kidney care device A renal function assessment method includes following steps. A target kidney ultrasound image data of a subject is provided. An image pre-processing step is performed, wherein an image size of the target kidney ultrasound image data is adjusted, and the target kidney ultrasound image data is normalized according to an average and a standard deviation of a visual image database to obtain an after-processed target kidney ultrasound image data. A feature extracting step is performed, wherein the after-processed target kidney ultrasound image data is trained to achieve a convergence by a first deep-learning classifier to obtain an image feature of the after-processed target kidney ultrasound image data. A determining step is performed, wherein the image feature of the after-processed target kidney ultrasound image data is analyzed by the first deep-learning classifier to obtain an assessing result of an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR).
US11571155B2	System and method for completing a measurement of anxiety A system and method for determining a measurement of anxiety in a vehicle that include receiving sensor data from a plurality of sensors disposed within a plurality of areas of the vehicle. The system and method also include processing the sensor data into metrics associated with a type of measurement. Processing of the sensor data is completed by a neural network. The system and method also include analyzing the processed metrics and determining an anxiety level associated with an occupant of the vehicle. The system and method further include training the neural network based on the anxiety level and at least one driving event that is correlated with the anxiety level.
US11571154B2	Special needs IoT device and system for parents, schools and medical collaboration An IoT device and system improves on prior approaches to tracking and analyzing symptoms and behavior of special needs individuals. The IoT device may include one or more buttons that can be pressed or held for an extended time by the user. Button presses and duration may be registered in a remote computer as being associated to a symptom or behavior. Patterns may be registered based on a sequence of the button presses and duration. Triggered button events may be collected and transmitted to a host server/network for re-transmission to support team members. In some embodiments, a machine learning module may analyze the collected data for patterns and/or deviations of behavior, which may be displayed to team members. In some embodiments, an automatic prognosis may be generated.
US11571150B2	Optical device, system and method for monitoring blood-borne chromophores Described herein are various embodiments of systems and devices operable to detect individual oxygen delivery events at a user body region which are associated with external oxygen boluses administered to a user. Such devices and system may be useful, for example, in assessing the efficacy of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or intubation.
US11571149B1	Systems, devices, and methods for energy efficient electrical device activation Systems, devices, and methods are provided for changing the power state of a sensor control device in an in vivo analyte monitoring system in various manners, such as through the use of external stimuli (light, magnetics) and RF transmissions.
US11571145B2	Heart rate detection method and apparatus A heart rate detection method and an apparatus, where the method is applied to an electronic device, and the electronic device includes a heart rate sensor. The method includes detecting, by the electronic device, a current motion status of a user carrying the electronic device, determining, based on a prestored correspondence between a motion status, a startup period, and a sampling rate, a startup period and a sampling rate corresponding to the current motion status, where the startup period is a period in which the heart rate sensor is started to detect a heart rate of the user carrying the electronic device, and the sampling rate is a sampling rate of collecting heart rate data by the heart rate sensor, and starting the heart rate sensor at regular intervals based on the startup period to collect heart rate data at the sampling rate.
US11571142B2	Fall detection and identification by using data from human condition safety tags A fall detection and identification system includes a tag worn by a user and a server. The tag collects acceleration data from one or more sensors embedded within the tag and transmits the data to the server. The server receives the data from the tag and performs an analysis on the data to detect and identify a fall. The analysis includes determining a change in acceleration of the user over the time window based on the acceleration data; comparing the change in acceleration of the user against one or more thresholds; and determining a status of the user based on the comparison of the change in acceleration of the user against the one or more thresholds.
US11571140B1	Systems, devices, components and methods for breath analysis Various systems, devices, components, and methods are disclosed for measuring the concentration of an analyte, such as acetone, in a breath sample. The disclosed devices include a breath sample analysis device having a mouthpiece configured to facilitate engagement with a user's mouth to receive a breath sample. The disclosed devices also include a breath sample capture cartridge containing an interactant that extracts the analyte from a breath sample passed through the cartridge. Also disclosed are devices for routing the breath sample through the cartridge during exhalation, and for analyzing a reaction in the cartridge to measure a concentration of the analyte.

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