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| US11733008B1 |
Dual initiator coupler kit
An explosive initiator retention assembly comprises a pair of opposed shell elements. The shell elements have a pair of spaced-apart passages, each configured to receive an elongated initiator having a cylindrical form. Each passage has a rotation inhibitor element configured to rotationally engage an initiator, such the initiators are retained against rotation. |
| US11733004B2 |
Systems and methods for multi-accessory mount assembly for a firearm
A multi-accessory mount assembly for use with a firearm, and methods for coupling the assembly to the firearm are provided. The assembly may include a proximal portion having a lower surface configured to be removably coupled to the firearm and an upper surface configured to be removably coupled to a sub mount. The sub mount may be configured to be removably coupled to a first firearm accessory, e.g., an optic scope, a red dot sight, a reflex sight, a night vision monocular or scope, or a magnifier. The assembly further may include a distal portion extending distally from the proximal portion via a neck portion, such that the distal portion is elevated higher than the proximal portion. An upper surface of the distal portion may be configured to be removably coupled to a second firearm accessory, e.g., an infrared laser or a night vision monocular or scope. |
| US11733000B2 |
Riflescope with turret encoder controlled laser rangefinder
Provided is a weapon aiming system including a riflescope and a laser rangefinder (LRF). The riflescope has at least one turret for adjusting the position of an internal reticle aimpoint. At least one encoder senses a relative position change of the turret and/or reticle. The LRF includes at least one pair of Risley prisms operable to adjustably position a LRF aimpoint to coincide with the aimpoint of the riflescope reticle. A motor is associated with each Risley prism. The system is configured such that adjusting the aimpoint of the riflescope reticle causes the encoder to send a position change signal to a controller programmed to, in response, direct the motor to reposition the prisms so that the LRF aimpoint continues to coincide with the reticle aimpoint. |
| US11732995B2 |
Accessory mount for machine gun spade grip
Implementations of an accessory mount for a machine gun spade grip are provided. A machine gun spade grip includes twin handles that are disposed on opposite sides of, and adjacent to, a thumb pad trigger mechanism for a firearm, such as a machine gun. The accessory mount is attached to the upper arm of the spade grip, adjacent one of the twin handles. One or more control devices used to operate weapon-mounted electrical accessories can be attached to the accessory mount. An example accessory mount comprises: a bridge member having a top and a bottom, the top of the bridge member includes a mounting interface and the bottom of the bridge member includes a cutout adapted to receive a portion of a spade grip arm therein; and a clamp member removably attached to the bottom of the bridge member. |
| US11732994B1 |
Laser tag mobile station apparatus system, method and computer program product
A system, method, and computer program product for managing a game can include: receiving, by at least one electronic computer processor, a request to establish a game; establishing the game, including: authenticating a plurality of authorized users; unlocking a plurality of unit devices to provide each of the unit devices to each of the plurality of authorized users from at least one station; and/or managing the game between the plurality of unit devices. The system can include a service provider system. The system can include a station, which can include one or more skates, configured to receive and/or removably lock and unlock a unit device via an exemplary lock and latch mechanism. The station can wirelessly communicate with the unit devices and can be in communication with the service provider system for authentication and/or electronic payment system transactions. The unit device in one embodiment is a laser tag unit device. |
| US11732991B2 |
Firearm bipod
This disclosure describes systems, methods, and apparatus for a bipod having pivot and cant functionality built into a unified cant/pivot assembly, housing, and pivot block. Rotation of a locking knob under the housing can gradually increase or decrease friction of the cant and pivoting degrees of freedom. Sufficient loosening of the locking knob can allow a pivot block to be lifted from the housing and rotated 180°, and then retightened to lock in a given pivot position. Before this 180 rotation of the pivot block, the pivot block and hence the firearm is free to pivot up to 10°, or up to 20°, or up to 30°. |
| US11732990B2 |
Compensating muzzle brake (CMB) with supersonic gas stream interruption system
FIELD: gas units.SUBSTANCE: muzzle brake-compensator (MBC) with a system for interrupting a supersonic gas flow contains a housing, annular elements connected to each other by cutting off chambers with nozzles. The nozzles are united by an internal through channel for the passage of the projectile and the gas jet. In the working area of each cut-off chamber, at least one side outlet window is located so that when the MBC is installed on the end of the weapon barrel, the side outlet windows of each chamber are oriented perpendicularly or at an angle back to the direction of the outgoing gases. EFFECT: technical result is an increase in the effectiveness of the muzzle device, a decrease in recoil and a decrease in toss when fired. |
| US11732989B2 |
Mounting and retention assembly for suppressors
An assembly is configured for retaining a muzzle accessory mounted on a firearm barrel or to a muzzle adapter on the barrel, where the muzzle accessory has a mount with female threads on an inside and male threads on an outside of the mount. The outside of the muzzle adapter has male threads and a bearing surface. A locking nut has inner female threads and an inside taper located proximally of the female threads. A locking ring has a tapered outside face configured to engage the inside taper of the locking nut and an inside face configured to engage the bearing surface. When assembled, the mount is threaded onto the muzzle adapter and the locking nut is threaded onto the accessory mount with the locking ring engaging the bearing surface of the muzzle adapter and the inside taper of the locking nut. |
| US11732987B1 |
Magazine loader
The present disclosure provides a magazine loader for loading a cartridge into a magazine. The magazine loader has a housing, a stopper, a cartridge loading slide and a guider mounted on the housing. The housing has a recessed portion as a magazine opening for receiving at least a portion of the magazine. The recessed portion of the housing has a front wall, a rear wall and a rear wall with a cartridge opening. A cartridge loading slide with an angle relative to a horizontal line is located on the bottom wall of the recessed portion. The cartridge loading slide has a linear channel aligned with the cartridge opening, a length of the linear channel is less than a distance between the front wall and the rear wall and greater than a width of the magazine. |
| US11732985B2 |
Multi-ammunition weapon
A multi-mode and/or multi-ammunition type weapon is described, whereupon being removed from a stored position is always initially in a default mode that fires one form of ammunition type, and can be quickly placed by a user into a different mode that fires a second, and different, form of ammunition type. When returned to the stored position, an integral ammunition type selector is automatically placed into an initial position enabling the weapon to fire one of the multiple ammunition types as selected by an integral ammunition sequence selector. The ammunition sequence selector enables selection of either the first or second form of ammunition type as the default ammunition type when the weapon is placed into the stored position. A shot sequence recorder is optionally included for recording sequences of ammunition types fired, providing an un-alterable record of firing events. |
| US11732984B2 |
Slide-installed feed tray for belt-fed weapon
A belt-fed weapon includes an upper part defining a feed tray cavity, and a feed tray in the feed tray cavity, wherein the feed tray and feed-tray cavity are co-configured for lateral sliding insertion and removal of the feed tray to and from an installed position in the feed tray cavity. The arrangement enables insertion and removal of the feed tray without interference with an installed scope or similar optic, enabling maintenance or field stripping without requiring removal or re-sighting of the scope. |
| US11732982B2 |
Heat sinks with vibration enhanced heat transfer
The heat sinks with vibration enhanced heat transfer are heat sinks formed from a first body of high thermal conductivity material. The first body of high thermal conductivity material is received within a thermally conductive housing such that at least one contact face of the first body of high thermal conductivity material is exposed, forming a direct contact interface with a heat source requiring cooling. The heat source requiring cooling may be a liquid heat source, including but not limited to water. The thermally conductive housing is disposed such that at least one contact face of the thermally conductive housing is in direct contact with the vibrating base. The vibrating base applies oscillating waves to the heat sink, thereby increasing heat transfer between the heat source and the heat sink. |
| US11732980B2 |
Port connection for a heat exchanger
A port connection includes a first element, a second element, and a seal. The first element has a first sleeve and a first flange. The first sleeve is configured to slide into a port disposed through a pressure plate of the plate heat exchanger and the first flange having a first bearing surface to bear upon a first face of the pressure plate. The second element has a second sleeve and a second flange. The second sleeve is configured to slide into the port and the second flange having a second bearing surface to bear upon a second face of the pressure plate. The seal is generated in response to the first sleeve telescoping into the second sleeve. |
| US11732979B2 |
Collector plate, corresponding header box and corresponding heat exchanger
The invention relates to a collector plate (11) for a heat exchanger (1), the collector plate (11) comprising: a peripheral groove (21) having a bottom (22), at least one upper step (25) protruding with respect to the bottom (22) of the said groove (21) over a predefined height (H1), and at at least one longitudinal end of the collector plate (11), an intermediate portion (27) between the upper step (25) and the said groove (21), According to the invention, at the said at least one longitudinal end of the collector plate (11), the said groove (21) has an inner wall (23), at least one section of which connects the intermediate portion (27) to the bottom (22) of the said groove (21) and extends over a height (H2) which is not zero and is less than the height (H1) of the upper step (25).The invention also relates to a corresponding header box (3) and a corresponding heat exchanger (1). |
| US11732978B2 |
Laminated microchannel heat exchangers
In one general aspect, a microchannel heat exchanger is disclosed. It includes a cover, a base, and thermally conductive sheets between the cover and the base that each define a series of side-by-side lanes aligned with a flow direction. The lanes each include aligned slots that define microchannel segments and are separated by cross ribs. The sheets are stacked between the base and cover so as to cause at least some of the ribs to be offset from each other and allow the microchannel segments in the same lane in adjacent sheets to communicate with each other along the flow direction to define a plurality of microchannels in the heat exchanger. |
| US11732972B2 |
Liquid panel assembly
A liquid panel assembly configured to be used with an energy exchanger may include a support frame having one or more fluid circuits and at least one membrane secured to the support frame. Each of the fluid circuits may include an inlet channel connected to an outlet channel through one or more flow passages. A liquid is configured to flow through the fluid circuits and contact interior surfaces of the membrane(s). The fluid circuits are configured to at least partially offset liquid hydrostatic pressure with friction loss of the liquid flowing within the fluid circuits to minimize, eliminate, or otherwise reduce pressure within the liquid panel assembly. |
| US11732970B2 |
Heat exchange unit and method of manufacture thereof
The present disclosure generally relates to a heat exchanger (50) and a heat exchange unit (100) for the heat exchanger (50). The heat exchange unit (100) comprises: a plurality of plain fins (102) stacked perpendicularly to a first plane, such that a first fluid (104) is communicable through the first plane between the fins (102); and a plurality of tubes (112) for communicating a second fluid (110) therethrough for heat exchange with the first fluid (104), the tubes (112) extending perpendicularly through the fins (102), each tube (112) comprising an oblique cross-section (114) having a pair of opposing first sides (114a) and a pair of opposing second sides (114b). For each oblique cross-section (114), the first sides (114a) are perpendicular to the first plane and the second sides (114b) are angled approximately 60° to the first plane, the first sides (114a) being longer than the second sides (114b). |
| US11732969B2 |
Water cooling radiator
A water cooling radiator includes a water pump assembly and a water drain assembly. The water pump assembly includes a base and a housing spliced with the base to form an accommodating cavity. A water inlet portion and a water outlet portion in the accommodating cavity are formed on the base. The water inlet portion includes a water inlet tank provided on the base, a water inlet pump arranged in the water inlet tank and connected with the base, and a water inlet nozzle connected to the base and communicated with the water inlet tank. The water inlet tank is communicated with the water drain assembly. The water outlet portion includes a water outlet tank provided on the base, a water outlet pump arranged in the water outlet tank and connected with the base, and a water outlet nozzle connected to the base and communicated with the water outlet tank. |
| US11732964B2 |
Lyophilization promoting element
A lyophilization promoting element to facilitate the transfer of heat between a lyophilizer and a pre-lyophilization solution. The element includes a base plate with a plurality of apertures. The base plate is made of a thermally conductive material and the apertures are regularly arranged within the base plate, each aperture being sized to receive a pharmaceutical vial container containing a pre-lyophilization solution. A method of lyophilizing includes inserting one or more pharmaceutical vial containers into the plurality of apertures of the lyophilization promoting element and placing the lyophilization promoting element holding the one or more pharmaceutical vial containers on a shelf of a lyophilizer. |
| US11732963B2 |
Fabrication method of a plant facility
To reduce work at an installation site when a plant facility is manufactured, modules are conveyed in order from a fabrication yard to the installation site, and expansion and contraction amounts of pipe spools are calculated based on a temperature difference between a temperature at the fabrication yard when the modules are manufactured and a temperature at the installation site when the modules are installed at the installation site. Further, an installation position of a foundation is adjusted toward a direction to cancel out the expansion and contraction amounts of the plurality of pipe spools, and the pipe spool is moved toward the direction to cancel out the expansion and contraction amounts of the plurality of pipe spools. The modules are installed with the positions of the end portions of the pipe spools being adjusted. |
| US11732962B2 |
Mixed refrigerant system and method
A system for cooling a gas with a mixed refrigerant includes a heat exchanger that receives and cools a feed of the gas so that a product is produced. The system includes a mixed refrigerant processing system having compression devices and aftercoolers as well as a low pressure accumulator and a high pressure accumulator. A cold vapor separator receives vapor from the high pressure accumulator and features a vapor outlet and a liquid outlet. Vapor from the cold vapor separator vapor outlet is cooled, expanded and directed to a primary refrigeration passage of the heat exchanger. Liquid from the liquid outlet of the cold vapor separator is subcooled, expanded and directed to the primary refrigeration passage. Liquid from the low pressure accumulator is subcooled, expanded and directed to the primary refrigeration passage. Liquid from the high pressure accumulator is subcooled, expanded and directed to the primary refrigeration passage. |
| US11732960B2 |
Refrigerator appliance having a weight-detecting shelf assembly
A refrigerator appliance may include a cabinet, a door, and a shelf assembly. The cabinet may define a chilled chamber. The door may be rotatably hinged to the cabinet to provide selective access to the chilled chamber. The shelf assembly may be disposed below the image module within the chilled chamber. The shelf assembly may include a mounting bracket attached to the cabinet, a shelf attached to the mounting bracket, and a weight sensor disposed within the cabinet in cantilevered engagement with the shelf to detect stored mass at the shelf. |
| US11732958B2 |
Refrigerator and method of controlling a refrigerator
A method of controlling a refrigerator includes starting a first cooling cycle to cool a first storage compartment by operating a compressor and a first fan, determining whether a start condition of a second cooling cycle to cool a second storage compartment is satisfied, operating a second fan for the second storage compartment when the start condition of the second cooling cycle is satisfied, determining whether an output change condition of the second fan is satisfied while the second fan operates, and changing a speed of the second fan when the output change condition of the second fan is satisfied. |
| US11732957B2 |
Refrigerator
A refrigerator includes a cabinet including an inner case, and a drawer assembly installed in the inner case. The drawer assembly includes a basket which forms a receiving space and can be pulled in and out of the inner case, a supporter assembly connected to the basket to guide an insertion or withdrawal of the basket, and a cover connected to the supporter assembly to cover or uncover the receiving space. The cover may be movable in a direction opposite to a movement of the basket when the basket is inserted or withdrawn. The basket includes a protrusion configured to engage with or disengage from a notch of a connection member to facilitate or prevent transmission of a movement force of the basket to the cover. |
| US11732956B2 |
Refrigerator having wiring mechanism
A refrigerator has a wiring mechanism. The refrigerator comprises a cabinet and a drawer-type door body, wherein the cabinet forms a compartment provided with an opening facing forward, and the drawer-type door body is provided with an electrical component. The wiring mechanism comprises a cable for supplying power to the electrical component, and a drag chain for accommodating part of the cable, wherein one end of the drag chain is fixed inside the compartment, and the other end of the drag chain is connected to the drawer-type door body and moves forward and backward along with the drawer-type door body, thereby preventing the cable from being deformed and damaged, and ensuring a reliable electrical connection. |
| US11732954B2 |
Refrigeration appliance cabinet assembly
A refrigerating appliance includes a cabinet assembly that defines an access opening for storing food goods. The cabinet assembly defines an insulating cavity that receives insulation. A mullion assembly extends across the access opening and a trim breaker extends about the access opening. The trim breaker includes a body portion that covers the insulating cavity. First and second connecting flanges extend outwardly from the body portion in a first direction and operably coupled to an inside wall and an outside wall of the cabinet assembly, such that the trim breaker seals the insulating cavity. A forward spacing flange extends outwardly from the body portion of the trim breaker in a second direction that is opposed to the first direction of the first and second connecting flanges. The forward spacing flange contacts the mullion assembly and at least partially defines a receiving space between the mullion assembly and the trim breaker. |
| US11732943B2 |
Universal controller for integration of cryogenic equipment, requiring different control mechanisms, onto a single operating platform
A universal controller for integration of cryogenic equipment, requiring different control mechanisms, onto a single operating platform. The universal controller may include a power supply element that is configured to simultaneously drive a plurality of cryogenic devices that have different power supply requirements and a protocol translator element that is configured to enable communication between a plurality of cryogenic devices that use different, incompatible communication protocols, wherein the protocol translator element translates communications sent by a first type of cryogenic device from a first cryogenic device communication protocol into a second cryogenic device communication protocol and translates communications sent by a second type of cryogenic device from a second cryogenic device communication protocol into the first cryogenic device communication protocol, enabling the first type of cryogenic device and the second type of cryogenic device to communicate with each other. |
| US11732939B2 |
Detection apparatus and method for refrigerant leakage of air source heat pump system
An apparatus and a method for detecting refrigerant leakage in an air source heat pump system. The method for detecting refrigerant leakage in an air source heat pump system includes the following steps in a cooling mode: S110: obtaining a running parameter of an air source heat pump system, wherein the running parameter at least includes a compressor rotational speed; S120: comparing the running parameter with a preset running parameter range; S130: updating a cumulative score when the running parameter falls within the preset running parameter range; and S140: when the cumulative score exceeds a predetermined cumulative score, determining that refrigerant leakage occurs, and when the cumulative score does not exceed the predetermined cumulative score, return to step S110. |
| US11732938B2 |
Refrigeration system with combined superheat and subcooling control
A controller for a refrigeration system includes a processing circuit having one or more processors and memory. The processing circuit is configured to calculate a superheat of a gas refrigerant exiting a first side of a subcooler based on a measured temperature and a measured pressure of the gas refrigerant and compare the calculated superheat to a superheat threshold. In response to a determination that the calculated superheat is less than the superheat threshold, the processing circuit closes an expansion valve to restrict a flow of the gas refrigerant through a second side of the subcooler. In response to a determination that the calculated superheat is equal to or greater than the superheat threshold, the processing circuit operates the expansion valve to drive a temperature of a subcooled liquid refrigerant exiting the second side of the subcooler to a subcooled liquid temperature setpoint. |
| US11732937B2 |
Multi-profile adapter assembly
A multi-profile adapter assembly is disclosed for connecting a pressurized fluid source to two or more different fittings. The adapter assembly includes an injector connector removably attachable to a hose connected to a pressurized fluid source and including an internal conduit for channeling a flow of pressurized fluid. An inner housing is connected to the injector connector and includes a channel leading to a second opening and a cavity configured to receive an access fitting on an AC system. A one way valve controls flow from the conduit in the injector connector into the inner housing. An adapter is connected to the inner housing and includes a first contour configured to engage with a first fitting and a second contour configured to engage with a second fitting. The inner housing and adapter are movable relative to one another for changing the location of the first contour and second contour. |
| US11732935B2 |
Thermal regulation system
A sorption heat pump having an evaporator containing a working fluid to evaporate the fluid to produce a gas, a sorber containing a sorption material to sorb the gas during a sorption phase, a vapor pathway connecting the evaporator and sorber, and a thermal control unit controlling the rate of vapor flow between the evaporator and sorber through the pathway, and being selectively operable to permit, stop and restart the flow of gas through the pathway. The pump may be used with a compartment storing temperature sensitive material. The evaporator may be positioned inside and the sorber outside the compartment, or the sorber may be positioned inside and the evaporator outside the compartment. The pump may be used in an apparatus including both cool and warm compartments, with an insulation layer in each. A method is disclosed for reusing the pump after the sorption material has been sorbed. |
| US11732934B2 |
Heat of compression energy recovery system using a high speed generator converter system
A recovery system is provided to recover energy from heat. In an embodiment, the system includes an evaporator to receive a flow of natural gas at a first temperature and output the flow at a second, lower temperature. The evaporator may receive a flow of cooling media to cool the natural gas and output a flow of heated cooling media. The system may further include: a heat-to-mechanical energy converter coupled to the evaporator to receive the flow of heated cooling media and to output first cooled cooling media; an induction generator coupled to be driven by the heat-to-mechanical energy converter; a medium voltage drive coupled to receive power from the induction generator and to condition the power for output to an electrical distribution system; and a condenser to condense the first cooled cooling media to provide the flow of cooling media to the evaporator. |
| US11732932B2 |
HFO-1234ZE, HFO-1225ZC and HFO-1234YF compositions and processes for producing and using the compositions
A fluoropropene composition comprising Z-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, E-1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, 1,1,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene, 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, and optionally 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane wherein the 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene being present in an amount of 0.00001 to 1.0%. A method of producing the fluoropropene, methods for using the fluoropropene and the composition formed are also disclosed. |
| US11732931B2 |
Pneumatic drive cryocooler
A Gifford-McMahon cryogenic refrigerator comprises a reciprocating displacer within a refrigeration volume. The displacer is pneumatically driven by a drive piston within a pneumatic drive volume. Pressure in the pneumatic drive volume is controlled by valving that causes the drive piston to follow a programmed displacement profile through stroke of the drive piston. The drive valving may include a proportional valve that provides continuously variable supply and exhaust of drive fluid. In a proportionally controlled feedback system, the valve into the drive volume is controlled to minimize error between a displacement signal and a programmed displacement profile. Valving to the warm end of the refrigeration volume may also be proportional. A passive force generator such as a mechanical spring or magnets may apply force to the piston in opposition to the driving force applied by the drive fluid. |
| US11732927B2 |
Systems and methods for preventing and removing chemical deposits in a fluid heating device
The disclosed technology includes a fluid heating device that can include a heating chamber in communication with a heating element, and an ultrasonic transducer in communication with the heating chamber and for transmitting ultrasonic sound waves. The disclosed technology includes an ultrasonic transducer system that includes an assembly configured to attach to a fluid heating device, and an ultrasonic transducer affixed to the assembly. The disclosed technology also includes a method for ultrasonic cleaning within a fluid heating device that can include a controller configured to receive flow data from a flow sensor; based on the flow data, determine that fluid is flowing through a heating chamber; and output instructions for an ultrasonic transducer to output ultrasonic sound waves. |
| US11732925B2 |
Screen cover for attaching to open end of conduits
A screen cover for attaching to an open end of a conduit of a water heater is provided. The screen cover includes a first diametric portion having a first diameter and a second diametric portion having a second diameter. The first diameter is greater than the second diameter. The first and second diametric portions are coaxially aligned and configured to allow flow of air or gas therethrough. The screen cover includes a shoulder portion defined between the first diametric portion and the second diametric portion. The screen cover further includes a mesh disposed at a first opening of the first diametric portion. The mesh prevents entry of external objects into the water heater through the open end of the conduit. |
| US11732918B2 |
Air conditioner and piping communication method thereof
The disclosure provides an air conditioner capable of smoothly performing communication between an outdoor unit and indoor units using piping communication, and a piping communication method thereof. When communicating between an outdoor unit and indoor units using piping communication, a communication mode is automatically changed to a differential mode and a single mode to set the most suitable communication method for field characteristics according to a communication state, so that communication between the outdoor unit and the indoor units can be performed smoothly. This enables smooth piping communication by increasing a communication success rate even if a physical short between refrigerant pipes occurs in a multi-system air conditioner that connects a plurality of indoor units to a single outdoor unit, or even if there are more branch pipes for branching the refrigerant pipe. |
| US11732908B2 |
Integrated desiccant-based cooling and dehumidification
Integrated systems comprising both i) heat and mass exchange systems and ii) electrolysis stacks are disclosed, together with related methods of use. The disclosed systems cool and/or dehumidify air using two streams of salt solutions as liquid desiccants. |
| US11732899B2 |
Electric range and controlling method of the electric range
A cooking apparatus is provided. The cooking apparatus includes a first manipulation part, a second manipulation part, an electric heating element for heating an object to be cooked, a switch connected with a relay that is turned on/turned off, and which is for providing power provided through the relay in a turned-on state to the electric heating element according to a user manipulation input through the first manipulation part, and a processor which, based on receiving input of a user manipulation of the second manipulation part, turns on the relay for a predetermined time period. |
| US11732896B2 |
Mobile kitchen unit
A mobile kitchen unit includes a storage container, a first module, and a second module. The first module can include a sink for receiving water. The first module can be positioned within the storage container and mounted on a first set of rails such that it can slide at least partially out from the storage container. The second module can have a stove and propane tank in one example. The second module can be positioned within the first module and mounted on a second set of rails such that the second module can slide at least partially out from the first module. In one example, the first and second modules are independently slidable with respect to one another. In an example, the second module can fit substantially within the first module with the stove and propane tank still attached to the second module. |
| US11732895B1 |
Methods and systems for open-loop ignition of a smoke generator fuel source
In an aspect, data characterizing an instruction for an activation of an igniter and an operating mode of a smoke generator that includes the igniter can be received. A first amount of energy required for an ignition of a fuel source by the igniter can be determined based on the operating mode characterized by the received data. The igniter can be caused to activate based on the received data. A second amount of energy, output by the igniter over a period of time during which the igniter is activated, can be determined. A determination of whether the second amount of energy exceeds the first amount of energy can be made. The igniter can be caused to deactivate in response to a determination that the second amount of energy exceeds the first amount of energy. Related systems, apparatus, techniques, and articles are also described. |
| US11732891B2 |
Combustion system with inferred fuel and associated methods
Systems and methods operate to infer a fuel composition in a combustion system. The fuel composition may be inferred by receiving measured operating parameters including one or more of fuel data defining fuel characteristics used in combustion within a heater of the combustion system, emissions data defining emission gasses exiting the heater, airflow data defining ambient air being supplied to the heater and airflow rate of the air within the heater. One or more relationships within the measured operating parameters may be identified that result in a list of potential fuel compositions. One of the potential fuel compositions from the list may be selected having sufficient likelihood of resulting in the measured operating parameters as an inferred fuel composition. The output the inferred fuel composition to a heater controller of the combustion system and used for automatic control thereof. |
| US11732889B2 |
Reducing mercury emissions from the burning of coal by remote sorbent addition
Sorbent components containing halogen, calcium, alumina, and silica are used in combination during coal combustion to produce environmental benefits. Sorbents such as calcium bromide are added to the coal ahead of combustion and other components are added into the flame or downstream of the flame, preferably at minimum temperatures to assure complete formation of the refractory structures that result in various advantages of the methods. When used together, the components reduce emissions of elemental and oxidized mercury; increase the level of Hg, As, Pb, and/or Cl in the coal ash; decrease the levels of leachable heavy metals (such as Hg) in the ash, preferably to levels below the detectable limits; and make a highly cementitious ash product. |
| US11732886B2 |
Fuel-fired burner with internal exhaust gas recycle
A fuel-fired burner 100 includes a combustion air inlet 113 for receiving combustion air coupled to a combustion air nozzle 136 at an input to a second chamber 152 within a burner housing 110 spaced apart from a third chamber 168 within the second chamber. The combustion air nozzle 136 directs the combustion air 171 into the third chamber 168. A fuel inlet 111 coupled to a burner nozzle 167 secured to a burner mounting plate 161 has a recycle port 164 for receiving hot exhaust gas provided to an exhaust gas path 165. A jet pump located entirely inside the burner housing is configured to receive the hot exhaust gas from the exhaust gas path. The jet pump operates by flowing the combustion air through the combustion air nozzle 136 which suctions in the hot exhaust gas through the recycle port into the exhaust gas path then into a gas mixing zone 178 for mixing the hot exhaust gas and the combustion air. |
| US11732885B2 |
Economizer
An economizer having a structure capable of efficiently warming water and facilitating inspection and cleaning is obtained.In an economizer for warming water by combustion exhaust gas generated by a boiler, to a cylindrical water pipe in which an inflow port and an outflow port are formed on a side surface and through which the water passes, a plurality of gas pipes erected for circulating the combustion exhaust gas are arranged in corresponding fan-shaped portions of the water pipe. The combustion exhaust gas introduced from a bottom surface side of the water pipe folds back at an upper part of the water pipe and flows downward, then folds back at a lower part of the water pipe, flows upward, and flows out from an upper surface side of the water pipe, whereby the plurality of gas pipes efficiently warms the water in the water pipe. |
| US11732880B2 |
LED system without heat sink
The invention relates to a powerful, robust and durable light-emitting diode lighting system with a protection rating of up to IP69, while maintaining a low manufacturing cost.It consists of an insulated metal substrate, on which at least one light-emitting diode is placed, supplied by a cable or a connector. The resulting circuit is then wrapped in a heat-shrinkable sheath, which will remove the air and dissipate the heat from the substrate and diodes in an optimal manner, the heat dissipation power thereof being about ten times that of air. Each end is then overmoulded, in order to make the system sealed and robust. The overmoulding can be used to add a sealing lip around the connector, as well as specific recesses to allow various attachment methods, individually or in groups.The device according to the invention is intended for domestic, industrial and horticultural lighting, depending on whether a translucent or transparent substrate is used. |
| US11732875B2 |
Method of mounting lighting appliance, mounting structure for lighting appliance, lighting appliance, and method of constructing building
The present disclosure provides a method of mounting a lighting appliance that can be easily attached to a building material, a mounting structure for a lighting appliance, a lighting appliance, and a method of constructing a building.An electrical cable of a power supply unit disposed at a position that does not overlap a mounting hole on a rear side of a building material is passed through an inner opening of an annular mounting bracket, and a power supply side connector provided at an end portion of the electrical cable is positioned on a front side of the building material.The power supply side connector is connected to a lighting appliance side connector fixed to an upper surface of a fitting adapter provided on a rear surface of a lighting appliance body on a side opposite to a light emitting surface.The fitting adapter is fitted into the inner opening of the mounting bracket fitted into the mounting hole, and the upper surface of the fitting adapter is exposed to a space on a rear side of the building material. |
| US11732874B2 |
Light strip, backlight module and display device
The present disclosure provides a light strip, including a circuit board. A plurality of LEDs is arranged on the circuit board and spaced apart from each other in an extension direction of the circuit board, a positive connection end and a plurality of negative connection ends are arranged on the circuit board, and a plurality of LEDs is coupled between each negative connection end and the positive connection end. A plurality of LEDs between the first negative connection end and the positive connection end includes a head-end LED and a tail-end LED. The plurality of LEDs between the first negative connection end and the positive connection end includes a first LED and a second LED arranged at opposite sides of a first position in the extension direction of the circuit board. The present disclosure further provides a backlight module and a display module. |
| US11732872B2 |
Light-emitting system for healthy lighting, light bar and light apparatus
A light-emitting system for healthy lighting, a light bar and a light fixture, wherein they are applied to the field of lighting and can emit white light with a color temperature range of 2700 K to 6500 K. A relative spectral power of the light-emitting system is set to be ϕ (λ), and a relative spectral power distribution of a solar spectral curve corresponding to the color temperature is set to be S (λ). The white light has a first characteristic waveband, and a wavelength region of the first characteristic waveband is 380-405 nm. The white light has a second characteristic waveband, and a wavelength region of the second characteristic waveband is 415-455 nm. The white light has a third characteristic waveband, and a wavelength region of the third characteristic waveband is 465-495 nm. |
| US11732865B2 |
LED module, LED module and reflector arrangement, and vehicle headlamp
An LED module includes a heat sink. The heat sink has a mounting surface that defines, with respect to ambient light incident thereon, one main direction of a beam perpendicular to the mounting surface and secondary directions of the beam inclined to the main direction of the beam at angles having absolute values smaller than or equal to 90 degrees. The heat sink also has a reflection surface oriented such that, with respect to the ambient light incident on thereon, a main direction of the beam of the reflection surface is perpendicular to the reflection surface and points in a direction included in the angle range determined by the main direction of the beam of the mounting surface and the secondary directions of the beam of the mounting surface. The LED module further includes an LED light source on the mounting face and pigments on the reflection surface. |
| US11732863B2 |
Illumination device for a motor vehicle
An illumination device for a motor vehicle includes at least one light source and an elongated waveguide which is delimited along the length thereof by a lateral surface. The waveguide is configured to guide light from the at least one light source along a light propagation direction in a totally reflective manner, the light propagation direction corresponding to the length of the waveguide. The light of the at least one light source can be coupled into the waveguide via a coupling surface at an end face of the waveguide, and a decoupling structure is provided in the lateral surface of the waveguide for decoupling light, which exits the waveguide via an exit region of the lateral surface along the light propagation direction, thereby overriding the total reflection condition. |
| US11732861B2 |
Lighting device
An embodiment relates to a lighting device. An embodiment may comprise a lighting device comprising: a light emitting module comprising a circuit board and a plurality of light emitting devices arranged on the circuit board; and a coupling member coupled to the lower surface of the circuit board, wherein the coupling member comprises: a head portion arranged on the lower surface of the circuit board and comprising a first side, a second side opposite the first side, a third side connected to the first side and the second side, and a fourth side opposite the third side; a first support portion extending from one end portion of the head portion in the vertical direction; a second support portion extending from the other end portion of the head portion in the vertical direction; a first elastic portion bent from the first support portion in an outward direction from the first support portion; a second elastic portion bent from the second support portion in an outward direction from the second support portion; a first detachment preventing portion extending from an end of the first elastic portion toward the first support portion; a second detachment preventing portion extending from an end of the second elastic portion toward the second support portion; a first leg portion extending from an end of the first detachment preventing portion toward the lower surface of the circuit board; and a second leg portion extending from an end of the second detachment preventing portion toward the lower surface of the circuit board, wherein the first leg portion has a plurality of first elastic pieces, the second leg portion has a plurality of second elastic pieces, the first elastic pieces of the first leg portion are inclined outwards from the first leg portion, and the second elastic pieces of the second leg portion are inclined outwards from the second leg portion. |
| US11732857B2 |
Illumination device of a motor vehicle headlamp having a projection optics system guided along optical axis direction
Lighting device of a motor vehicle headlamp comprising a projection optics system (1) and a light source unit (2), wherein the light source unit comprises a surface (20), wherein the light source unit (2) can generate a lighting pattern on the surface (20), wherein the lighting pattern which can be generated on the surface (20) can be projected in front of the lighting device in the form of a light distribution by means of the projection optics system (1), wherein the light source unit (2) comprises a support structure (3), whereinthe support structure (3) has an opening (30), wherein the opening (30) is arranged and designed to match the surface (20) and the lighting pattern can be generated at least on one side (201) of the surface (20) facing the projection optics system (1), wherein the projection optics system (1) has guiding elements (10) and the support structure (3) has elongated guides (31) corresponding to the guiding elements (10), wherein the guiding elements (10) are arranged in such a way that they can be guided in the elongated guides (31) along a longitudinal direction (X) of the elongated guides (31), wherein the projection optics system (1) rests on the support structure (3) and is movable along the longitudinal direction (X). |
| US11732855B2 |
Lamp module and vehicle lamp including the same
A lamp module includes a light source unit that generates light; a light guide unit that guides the light incident on an incidence portion from the light source unit to be emitted to an emission portion; and an optical unit that transmits the light emitted from the light guide unit to allow a predetermined beam pattern to be formed. In particular, the optical unit includes a plurality of lenses disposed in a vehicle width direction, and the emission portion includes a plurality of emission surfaces disposed in the vehicle width direction to correspond to the plurality of lenses. |
| US11732854B2 |
Trough-shaped lamp housing
A trough-shaped lamp housing (10) which is integrally produced in a deep-drawing process and has a housing bottom (11) and a housing wall (12) which laterally surrounds the housing bottom (11) and which, together with the housing bottom (11), delimits a lamp chamber, wherein the housing bottom (11) has a planar region (20, 25) for receiving at least one lamp component (120, 130) in a planar manner, wherein the planar region (20, 25) is circumferentially surrounded by a raised and/or recessed annular structure (35) which is integrally formed in a deep-drawing process, and wherein the housing wall (12) discontinues at the circumferential edge thereof that faces away from the housing bottom (11) in a circumferentially closed edge portion (16), which lies in a plane. |
| US11732853B2 |
Underground lamp
An underground lamp includes a lamp body, a seal ring, a reflection cup and a panel. The seal ring and a reflection cup provided with a support ring are adopted, and the support ring and the seal ring together support the panel so as to form a buffer space between the panel and the lamp body, thereby reducing the risk of damaging the panel caused by being pressed. |
| US11732852B2 |
Downlight apparatus
A downlight apparatus includes a driver box, a light source, a light housing, multiple leaf springs, multiple shaft connectors and multiple pads. The light housing has a light holder and a rim. The light holder has a holder plate and a holder wall defining a holder cavity. The multiple leaf springs are placed between the driver box and the light holder. Each pad has a pad hole and a pad scraper surrounding the pad hole. The pad scraper has a protruding part engaging an electric insulation layer on a top side of the holder plate. The shaft connector sequentially passes through a spring hole of the leaf spring, the pad hole and the top plate of the light holder. The protruding part of the pad scraper scraps a portion of the electric insulation layer of the holder plate for connecting the holder plate to ground. |
| US11732851B2 |
Downlight
A downlight, including a metal housing, an insulating reflective shell, a photoelectric module and a diffusion plate; the metal housing includes a base plate, a side wall, an assembly cavity, and a mounting opening, and a power port; the insulating reflective shell includes a mounting base plate, a reflective side wall, a light source cavity, and a light emission opening, a power port corresponding to the power port of the metal housing, and a ring of protrusion wall; the photoelectric module is provided in the light source cavity and is attached to the mounting base plate, the insulating reflective shell is fixed in the assembly cavity and the power port of the insulating reflective shell is aligned with the power port of the metal housing; and the diffusion plate is fixed to the metal housing and seals the mounting opening of the metal housing. |
| US11732849B1 |
Emergency lighting assembly
An emergency lighting assembly includes a drum that has a chute extending into the drum. A spool is rotatably disposed within the drum. The spool is biased to rotate in a first direction and the spool is urgeable to rotate in a second direction. A locking mechanism is movably integrated into the drum to inhibit the spool from rotating and to facilitate the spool to rotate. A light rope is attached to the spool and the light rope can be pulled outwardly through the chute thereby facilitating the light rope to be positioned on the roadway. The light rope is illuminated when the light rope is turned on to visually alert motorists on the roadway to the hazard on the roadway. A clasp is attached to the light rope and the clasp is attachable to a support object for retaining the light rope in a desired position on the roadway. |
| US11732845B1 |
Adapter and LED lamp using the adapter
The present disclosure provides an adapter and an LED lamp using the adapter, the adapter including a first body with an upper portion detachably connected with the LED lamp, and a lower portion opposite to the upper portion and detachably connected with an external electronic control member, a first electrical connection member fixedly installed on the upper portion, extending out of the upper portion and electrically connected to the LED lamp, a second electrical connection member fixedly installed between the upper and lower portions, with one end electrically connecting with the first electrical connection member and the other end connecting with the external electronic control member; the external electronic control member including a third electrical connection member electrically connected with the first electrical connection member by a conductive post and an elastic connecting member respectively formed thereof, which can connect with different external electronic control members by the adapter. |
| US11732844B2 |
Hydrogen storage tank and fuel cell system, as well as motor vehicle having such a hydrogen storage tank and fuel cell system
The invention relates to a hydrogen pressure tank using a metal hydride arranged in a porous matrix material. It is provided that the metal hydride is fixed in the structure of the matrix material. |
| US11732843B2 |
On-tank regulator for high-pressure tank
A storage tank includes a tank wall, a pressure regulator, a low-pressure coupling, and a fill coupling. The tank wall of the storage tank is configured to contain a stored fluid at an internal pressure within the tank wall, the tank wall including an outer layer, an inner layer, and a regulator mount. The pressure regulator of the storage tank is connected to the regulator mount and is configured to receive a flow rate of the stored fluid and reduce the stored fluid from the internal pressure to an output pressure. The flow rate of the stored fluid is provided, via the low pressure coupling and at the output pressure to an external system. The fill coupling extends through the tank wall and receives the stored fluid from a fluid source to be stored within the storage tank. |
| US11732841B2 |
Medical multi-link boom
A suspension arm assembly including at least three horizontally aligned members relatively rotatable about each other. Each adjacent pair of members are connected to each other by a joint. At least one conduit extends along the at least three horizontally aligned members, with the at least one conduit being routed horizontally along the horizontally aligned members and not being located within a periphery of the at least three horizontally aligned members. |
| US11732840B2 |
Mounting apparatus for an electronic device
An adjustable mounting apparatus for electronic devices is configured to be adaptable to various support structures, and to facilitate a customized mount orientation for the electronic devices through several degrees of pivot freedom. The mounting apparatus is particularly adaptable to outdoor or industrial environments in which standard support structure modalities may not be available. |
| US11732836B2 |
Pan tilt unit
A pan tilt unit comprises a support, a slip ring, a rotating platform, and a tilting mechanism. An outer rotating portion of the slip ring is able to rotate about the support. The slip ring comprises connections between an inner static portion of the slip ring and the outer rotating portion of the slip ring. The rotating platform is coupled to the outer rotating portion of the slip ring. The tilting mechanism is coupled to the rotating platform. |
| US11732833B2 |
Pipeline inspection devices and methods
A pipeline inspection device including a housing, an antenna, an imaging device having one or more lenses, two diaphragms extending from the housing and distal to one another along the length of the housing, the two diaphragms sharing a longitudinal axis with the housing, a processor, a storage device in communication with the processor, and a memory in communication with the processor, storing a machine learning algorithm and instructions to be executed by the processor, wherein the antenna is operable to communicate with a remote transceiver, the remote transceiver being located on a pipeline through which the pipeline inspection device travels. Also disclosed herein are systems and methods for using the same. |
| US11732832B2 |
Pipe traversing apparatus and methods
A robotic apparatus comprising first, second, and third wheel assemblies, and a clamping mechanism configured to apply a force for urging the second wheel and the third wheel to pivot in opposing directions towards a plane of the first wheel for securing the first wheel, the second wheel, and the third wheel to the pipe, each wheel assembly including an alignment mechanism for adjusting an orientation of the wheels to allow the robotic apparatus to move along a straight path or a helical path on the pipe. A method for navigating an obstacle on a pipe comprising advancing the robotic apparatus along a helical pathway on the pipe to position an open side of the robotic apparatus in longitudinal alignment with the obstacle, and advancing the robotic apparatus along a straight pathway on the pipe such that the obstacle passes unobstructed through the open side of the robotic apparatus. |
| US11732828B2 |
Holding element and terminal connector having such a holding element
A holding element for a terminal connector, having at least one socket part and at least one plug part, wherein the plug part can be inserted or is inserted in a socket portion of the socket part. The holding element can be plugged or is plugged onto the plug part for detachably holding the plug part in the socket part. The holding element has a holding element body, holding arms having latching lugs that are directed inwards with respect to the holding element, holding arms having latching lugs that are directed outwards with respect to the holding element, and axially on both sides, has an uninterrupted, continuous edge on the end side. The holding arms each have a free end that is spring-elastically movable in the radial direction, and an end opposite thereof that is fixed to the holding element body. |
| US11732827B1 |
Pipe connector apparatus
A connector apparatus featuring a main pipe with first and second opposed ends. Each has a corresponding male-threaded fastening section for mating with the complimentary female-threaded fastening section on a respective conventional pipe-locking ring or collar. A valve-housing for supporting a one-way flow valve assembly interiorly, and a riser mounted on and supported by the valve housing for ultimate connection to the output or exhaust nozzle of a medical scavenger device. |
| US11732826B2 |
Garden hose with metal sheath and fabric cover
A garden hose has an inner tube for conveying water at domestic water pressure from a first coupler disposed at a first end of the inner tube to a second coupler disposed at a second end of the inner tube, the inner tube being waterproof and flexible, the first coupler adapted to threadedly connect to a conventional water faucet and the second coupler adapted to threadedly connect to a conventional garden appliance. The hose has a metal sheath disposed over the inner tube and extending from the first coupler to the second coupler, the flexible metal sheath having a first shoulder near the first coupler and a second shoulder near the second coupler, the metal sheath being flexible, and a fabric sheath disposed over the metal sheath and fixed to the metal sheath by a first constricting band disposed at the first shoulder and a second constricting band disposed at the second shoulder. |
| US11732825B1 |
Swiveling hose coupler assembly
A swiveling hose coupler assembly for inhibiting hoses from becoming kinked includes a first male fitting that is insertable into a female end of a first hose. The first male fitting is hollow to pass a fluid from the first hose outwardly through the male fitting. A second male fitting is rotatably coupled to the first male fitting such that each of the first male fitting and the second male fitting extends along a common axis, and the second male fitting is rotatable about the common axis. The second male fitting is insertable into a female end of a second hose to inhibit the first hose and the second hose from becoming kinked. The second male fitting is hollow to pass the fluid from the first male fitting into the second hose. |
| US11732816B1 |
Valve assembly including low force umbrella valve insertion
A valve assembly is provided. The valve assembly includes a body having an annular valve seat. A central ring is concentric with the annular valve seat, and a plurality of vanes extend radially between the central ring and the annular valve seat. A receiver is defined by an axial through hole in the central ring and an annular outer lip adjacent the through hole. The outer lip includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced notches disposed in an inner perimeter of the lip. The assembly also includes an umbrella valve having a flexible, disk-shaped cap and an elongated stem extending axially from a center of the cap. The stem has an enlarged portion proximate a terminal end that is received through the outer lip and into the receiver to secure the umbrella valve in the central ring. A fuel reservoir and a method of making the valve assembly are also provided. |
| US11732814B2 |
Plug valve assembly
A plug valve assembly has a valve body with an inlet and an outlet each defining a fluid passageway in fluid communication with a cavity defined within the valve body. The valve body further has a collar defining a service opening extending upward from the valve body. A plug with a spindle top and a plug body is disposed within the cavity. The plug has an opening that is operable to obstruct the fluid passageway when it is in a closed position and to connect the inlet to the outlet when it is in an open position. The spindle top of the plug has a hexagonal outer profile and a through opening and adaptable to engage with a variety of actuating devices. A threaded cap is removably engaged with the collar of the valve body and is operable to retain the plug within the valve body cavity. |
| US11732813B2 |
Ball valve assembly
A dielectric insulating insert arranged to be positioned between a drive shaft and a ball shaft of a motorised ball valve assembly. The insert includes a body of dielectric material to form an insulating layer and having opposing sides from each of which extends an engagement portion having a non-circular cross-section and configured to engage, respectively, with the drive shaft and the ball shaft in torque transfer engagement. |
| US11732812B1 |
Ball valve with integral seal retraction
Disclosed embodiments include ball valves with an asymmetric seal and seat, to minimize seal wear. In embodiments, a seal is disposed upon a ball with a first and second section, where the first section of the seal is disposed at a different angle from the second section. A seat has a first and second section at different angles that correspond to angles of the first and second section of the seal, respectively, such that the seal fully contacts the seat when the ball is in a closed position. When the ball is rotated to an open position, the different angles of the first and second sections allow the second section of the seal to clear the first section of the seat without contact. |
| US11732809B2 |
Low-profile valve, pipeline and immersion cooling system
A low-profile and small-size valve to a shut off a flow of fluid in a pipeline includes a frame, a tube, a moving part, a lever, an elastic part, a latch, and a trigger. The tube is movable with the moving part. The lever is rotatable around an axis. The elastic part can push the lever to rotate after the trigger pushes the buckle away from the lever to unlatch the lever and allow rotation. During the rotation of the lever, the lever pulls on the moving part, and the moving part pulls on the tube together to disconnect the tube from the pipe. The valve improves the convenience and efficiency of shutting off a flow of fluid. A pipeline and an immersion cooling system is also disclosed. |
| US11732805B2 |
Valve component
The valve component comprises a valve member movable between an open position and a closed position. The valve component comprises a valve control mechanism including a drive member that moves the valve member. The drive member rotates the valve member between the open position and an intermediate position and linearly moves the valve member between the intermediate position and the closed position. The valve control mechanism includes a cam to drive the drive member. The cam includes a cam slot to engage the drive member. The cam slot includes a recess to receive the drive member in the closed position of the valve member so that the recess locates the drive member to resist or prevent linear movement of the valve member away from the valve closed position towards the valve intermediate position. |
| US11732796B1 |
Double baffle differential lubrication strategy
Systems and methods are presented herein for lubricating a differential assembly using a double baffle assembly. The differential assembly comprises a lubrication jet, an output gear, and the double baffle assembly. The output gear comprises openings and the lubrication jet is aligned with the openings in the output gear. The double baffle assembly comprises an inner baffle and an outer baffle that collectively form a slot aligned with the openings in the output gear. The inner baffle is configured to guide lubrication expelled from the lubrication jet towards the openings in the output gear, regardless of whether the differential assembly is in an engaged state or disengaged state. |
| US11732792B2 |
Pulley device for a tensioner roller or winding roller
A pulley device for a tensioner roller or winding roller of a transmission element, providing a pulley, and a bearing. The bearing includes a rotating outer ring mounted to the pulley, a fixed inner ring, and at least one row of rolling elements arranged between the rings. The inner ring of the bearing has at least one end portion protruding axially with respect to the outer ring. The pulley is provided with at least one pulley element that is C-shaped in axial section. One of the at least one pulley elements is provided with a lateral portion extending substantially radially to pass into the immediate vicinity of an outer surface of the axially protruding end portion of the inner ring. |
| US11732790B2 |
Powertrain system for an electric or a hybrid vehicle
A vehicle includes an engine, an electric machine, a torque converter, a weldment, an engine disconnect clutch, and a torque converter lockup clutch. The engine has a crankshaft. The electric machine has a rotor. The torque converter has an impeller and a turbine. The weldment is configured to rotate about an axis and to transfer power from the crankshaft and the rotor to the impeller. The weldment has a first hub, a second hub, a torque converter cover, an impeller housing, and a third hub. The engine disconnect clutch is configured to rotatably connect and disconnect the crankshaft to and from the weldment. The torque converter lockup clutch is configured to rotatably connect and disconnect the turbine to and from the weldment. |
| US11732789B2 |
Assembly for use in an electric vehicle
An assembly for an electric vehicle includes an input shaft extending along a first axis and an electric motor rotatably coupled to the input shaft and co-axially aligned with the first axis. The assembly also includes an intermediate input shaft extending along a second axis and rotatably coupled to the input shaft. The assembly also includes an output shaft extending along the second axis and spaced from the intermediate input shaft along the second axis. The assembly further includes a planetary gearset rotatably coupled to the intermediate input shaft and to the output shaft, and co-axially aligned with the second axis. The assembly includes a final drive co-axially aligned with the first axis and rotatably coupled to the output shaft for providing rotational torque to at least one of a first and second set of wheels of the electric vehicle. |
| US11732787B2 |
Shifting mechanisms for split-pulley variable transmissions
A variety of shifter mechanisms are provided for controlling the axial distance between half-pulleys of a split pulley variable transmission, thus controlling the transmission ratio of the variable transmission. Some of these embodiments include a differential such that a variable transmission can be driven and shifted differentially by two inputs. A torque or rotation difference between the inputs results in a change in the transmission ratio and in-common torque or rotation is transmitted through the transmission to an output. The same motors used to drive the output of the transmission are thus also able to effect shifts in the transmission ratio. Accordingly, motor mass that is not being used to effect high-speed shifts may be used to drive the transmission output, and vice versa. The provided shifter embodiments are well-suited to application to nested-pulley variable transmissions, including nested-pulley infinitely variable transmissions. |
| US11732784B2 |
Tensioner lever
To provide a simple-structured tensioner lever capable of consistently exerting a correct reaction force to various fluctuations of tension accompanying varying chain behaviors, whereby vibration and noise when the chain runs can be reduced. The tensioner lever of the present invention includes a lever body having a shoe surface that slidably guides a chain; a first pressing spring configured to have a first pressing arm extending from one end of a first helical part, with a distal end portion contacting the lever body to form a first loading point, and a first support arm extending from the other end of the first helical part, with a distal end portion contacting and being supported by a first support part provided to an attachment surface to form a first support point; and a second pressing spring supported on the lever body at a different position from that of the first pressing spring. |
| US11732783B2 |
Chain guide
An object of the present invention is to provide a chain guide that can reduce vibration and noise while maintaining necessary strength, rigidity, and durability. The chain guide has a support wall extending forward from a boss part, which constitutes a circumferential wall of a pivot shaft, along a plane perpendicular to a pivot axis line. The support wall includes a base part that is provided with a running surface-side rib, and a connecting portion with a cross-sectional area thereof reducing toward the boss part. The running surface-side rib is not in contact with the boss part. The chain guide does not include a connecting portion that has a larger width than the thickness of the support wall and extends in a pivoting direction on a back side of the running surface-side rib in a region at a pivot shaft side end thereof. |
| US11732780B2 |
Electric vehicle transmission
Disclosed is an electric vehicle transmission (6″) comprising a drive input shaft (11), a drive output shaft (13), a first planetary gearset (15), and a second planetary gearset (16). The drive input shaft (11) is provided for connection to an electric machine (7), where each of the first planetary gearset (15) and the second planetary gearset (16) includes a first element (17, 18), a second element (19, 20) and a third element (21, 22), respectively. A first shifting element (A) and a second shifting element (B′) are provided, by the selective actuation of which the drive input shaft (11) can be connected to the drive output shaft (13) by means of the planetary gearsets (15, 16) by engaging a gear. Also disclosed is a drive module (2″) with such an electric vehicle transmission (6″) and a method for operating an electric vehicle transmission (6″). |
| US11732778B2 |
Speed reducer
A speed reducer according to one embodiment of the disclosure includes: a casing; a carrier disposed rotatably relative to the casing; a speed reduction mechanism that is disposed in the casing and reduces rotation inputted from a motor and outputs reduced rotation; and a bolt protruding from the carrier toward the outside of the casing. The bolt has a male threaded portion that is configured to engage with a female threaded portion provided in a second arm. |
| US11732776B2 |
Vertical cable railing assembly
A railing system is provided that illustratively includes a first rail and a second rail where the first rail is spaced-apart from the second rail. At least one cable that extends between the spaced-apart first and second rails. The at least one cable includes a stop sleeve disposed about the cable and positioned adjacent an end of the at least one cable. A cable tensioner having a body, a bore disposed through the body, and a stop surface is located adjacent an opening in the cable tensioner. An adapter that includes a body and a bore that extends into the body. The body of the adapter forms a surface located in contact with an underside surface of the top panel of the second rail between the first and second sidewalls of the second rail. |
| US11732774B2 |
Combined isolation and torsional vibration damping device
In an aspect a device for a driven shaft is provided that receives an input torque that varies cyclically between a peak input torque and a low input torque at a peak input torque frequency, which includes a shaft adapter, a rotary drive member, at least one isolation member, a torsional vibration damping structure including an inertia member and a elastomeric damping member, and a supplemental damping structure. The supplemental damping structure applies a supplemental damping torque to resist relative movement between the rotary drive member and the inertia member in addition to damping provided by the elastomeric damping member. A sum of torques including the supplemental damping torque limits a maximum twist between a first end of the driven shaft and a second end of the driven shaft, to below a yield point of the driven shaft. |
| US11732773B2 |
Liquid composite spring
A liquid composite spring for vehicles includes: a core shaft; an outer sleeve arranged on an upper portion of the core shaft, the upper portion of the core shaft being located inside the outer sleeve while the lower portion of the core shaft being located outside the outer sleeve; an upper liquid chamber formed in an upper portion of the outer sleeve, a lower end of the upper liquid chamber being connected to a top of the core shaft; and a lower liquid chamber formed in a lower portion of outer sleeve, the lower liquid chamber and the upper liquid chamber being connected with each other through a metal-rubber main spring. At least one flow channel body is provided in the metal-rubber main spring, so that liquid in the upper liquid chamber and liquid in the lower liquid chamber are communicated with each other through the flow channel body. |
| US11732772B2 |
Limiting system for a vehicle suspension component
The damper assembly includes a tubular member, a rod, a primary piston, a secondary piston, and a resilient member. The tubular member includes a sidewall and a cap positioned at an end of the sidewall. The sidewall and the cap define an inner volume. The sidewall includes a shoulder separating the tubular member into a first portion and a second portion. The resilient member is disposed between the secondary piston and the cap and thereby is positioned to bias the secondary piston into engagement with the shoulder. |
| US11732771B2 |
Hydraulic damper assembly and a piston for a hydraulic damper assembly
A hydraulic damper assembly comprises a housing extending between a first end and a second end. A main piston is slidably disposed in the fluid chamber dividing the fluid chamber into a first chamber and a second chamber. A piston rod extends along a center axis and attaches to the main piston. An additional piston is coupled to the piston rod and axially spaced from the main piston. The additional piston includes a main body defining a compression channel and a rebound channel that allow fluid to flow through the additional piston. A securing member secures the additional piston to the piston rod and defines an outer groove. A piston ring is located in the outer groove between the additional piston and the securing member. The piston ring is radially spaced from the securing member to allow the piston ring to be in engagement with the housing. |
| US11732770B2 |
Mass damper for vehicle air conditioning system
A mass damper for a refrigerant pipe is configured to insulate vibration and noise of the refrigerant pipe for the flow of a refrigerant circulating in a vehicle air conditioner system and a mass damper for a vehicle air conditioner system is configured to prevent an external circumferential surface of a casing from cracking due to thermal deformation. |
| US11732765B2 |
Clutch device
A prime mover includes a stator fixed to the housing and a rotor rotatable relative to the stator. The prime mover outputs torque by being supplied with electric power. A speed reducer reduces the torque of the prime mover and outputs the reduced torque. A rotational translation unit includes a rotation portion that rotates relative to the housing upon receiving the torque from the speed reducer, and a translation portion that moves relative to the housing in an axial direction. A clutch allows torque transmission in an engaged state, and interrupts the torque transmission in a disengaged state. A state changing unit changes the state of the clutch by receiving a force along the axial direction from the translation portion. Cogging torque generated between the rotor and the stator is set to such a magnitude that the rotor is stoppable at any rotation position relative to the stator. |
| US11732760B2 |
Power transmission device
A power transmission device has an interlocking member 9 moving a pressure member 5 from an inactive position to an active position. A release spring (m) applies an urging force, while allowing movements of the interlocking member 9 and the pressure member 5, until drive-side clutch plates 6 and driven-side clutch plates 7 reach an engaged state before the drive-side clutch plates 6 and the driven-side clutch plates 7 are pressed against each other. A clutch spring 11 is compressed in a process where the interlocking member 9 moves after the drive-side clutch plates 6 and the driven-side clutch plates 7 have reached the engaged state. The clutch spring applying a press-contact force between the drive-side clutch plates 6 and the driven-side clutch plates 7 while allowing movements of the interlocking member 9 and the pressure member 5. The set load of the clutch spring 11 is set to be smaller than the maximum load of the release spring (m). |
| US11732758B2 |
Assembly method and assembly apparatus for cross shaft universal joint
An assembly apparatus includes backup jigs, a press-fitting and caulking part, and an expansion part. The backup jigs is configured to back up arms of a yoke of the cross shaft universal joint from inside in an axial direction. The press-fitting and caulking part is configured to press-fit cup bearings from outside in the axial direction between bearing holes of the arms and a shaft portion of a cross shaft, and configured to caulk the cup bearings. The expansion part is configured to push a wedge body between the backup jigs and to expand the arms outward via the backup jigs. The press-fitting and caulking part is configured to press-fit the cup bearings and to caulk the cup bearings in a state in which the arms are expanded. The expansion part is configured to release an expansion of the arms after the press-fitting and caulking of the cup bearings. |
| US11732752B2 |
Bearing unit for a rotor unit of a wind turbine and wind turbine
Provided is a bearing unit for a rotor unit of a wind turbine, including a first bearing ring, a second bearing ring, a plurality of rolling elements and a sealing member including a sealing member base portion, a first sealing member tip portion and a second sealing member tip portion, wherein the first sealing member tip portion abuts a first wall of the first bearing ring and the second sealing member tip portion abuts a second wall of the bearing unit, wherein the sealing member is configured and arranged such that a first contact pressure between the first sealing member tip portion) and the first wall is transmitted through the sealing member to the second sealing member tip portion to increase a second contact pressure between the second sealing member tip portion and the second wall. Also provided is a wind turbine. |
| US11732748B2 |
Uniform distribution support structure of rotary shaft link assembly
A uniform distribution support structure of rotary shaft link assembly includes a rotary shaft assembly and a support assembly. The rotary shaft assembly has multiple connection members. Each connection member is formed with a hollow section and a perforation. A guide face is disposed in each hollow section. A spacer shaft rod is disposed between each two adjacent connection members. Each spacer shaft rod is formed with a through hole. A guide arched face is disposed in each through hole. The support assembly has a support member and a lateral support member passing through the through holes and the hollow sections. Multiple opposite guide arched faces are disposed on the support member. Multiple opposite guide faces are disposed on the lateral support member. The guide faces and the guide arched faces respectively abut against the opposite guide faces and the opposite guide arched faces. |
| US11732745B2 |
Fastener system
A fastener system including a nut body and a helical thread insert. The nut body having an internally threaded bore containing a plurality of bore threads, and at least one bore obstruction. The helical thread insert formed to create a plurality of internal HTI threads and a plurality of external HTI threads, with the helical thread insert received in the internally threaded bore and not occupying all of the plurality of bore threads, and having its movement limited by the bore obstruction. The helical thread insert having threads with both circular end profiles and a non-circular end profile. The non-circular end profile including at least three straight segments, and located between circular threads. |
| US11732742B2 |
Anti-loosening bolt and nut assembly structure
An anti-loosening bolt and nut assembly structure includes a bolt having a bolt head and a bolt shank, two elastic washers, and a nut. The two elastic washers are sleeved on the bolt shank. The two elastic washers are matched with the bolt head and the nut, respectively. Each elastic washer includes an annular body having an opening. A bottom of the annular body is provided with anti-slip teeth. A top of the annular body extends upward to form an anti-loosening ring. An outer inclined surface is formed on an outer side of the anti-loosening ring. The anti-loosening ring is provided with a plurality of first unidirectional teeth. The bolt head and the nut each includes a unidirectional anti-loosening device matched with the first unidirectional teeth. |
| US11732736B1 |
Hydraulic pump with alternate power system
Provided in this disclosure is a digger/derrick system (or generally any type of machine) having a diesel engine to power a hydraulic system for raising and lowering the digger/derrick and powering other components. The system includes a centrifugal clutch that engages the diesel engine while the engine is running, thereby powering an electrical generator that drives the hydraulic pump while also charging an on-board battery bank system. When the engine is turned off, the centrifugal clutch is decoupled. The battery banks then power the generator, which in turn drives the hydraulic pump. In this manner, the digger/derrick offers the advantages of noise reduction as the hydraulic systems can be operated without running a noisy diesel engine. This noise reduction after enhances safety since operators elevated in the derrick and operators on the ground can more readily communicate to give clear warnings to avoid danger and other undesirable circumstances. |
| US11732734B2 |
Hydraulic control system
A hydraulic control system includes a first hydraulic cylinder, a second hydraulic cylinder, a fluid supply apparatus, a first control valve bank, a second control valve bank, a third control valve bank, and a first check valve. The first control valve bank is configured to independently control the first hydraulic cylinder; the second control valve bank is configured to independently control the second hydraulic cylinder; and the third control valve bank is configured to synchronously control the first hydraulic cylinder and the second hydraulic cylinder. Synchronous volume control is implemented through series connection of the hydraulic cylinders, and has quite high synchronization precision, which is measured to be up to two percent. |
| US11732731B2 |
Diffuser and deswirl system with integral tangential onboard injector for engine
A diffuser and deswirl system associated with an engine includes a throat ring defining a plurality of passages spaced apart about a perimeter of the throat ring, a plurality of pockets and a support flange. Each passage of the plurality of passages is to receive a working fluid and each pocket of the plurality of pockets is defined about a portion of a respective passage of the plurality of passages. The diffuser and deswirl system includes a plurality of conduits, with each conduit including a first conduit end and a second conduit end opposite the first conduit end. The first conduit end of each conduit is received within and coupled to the pocket of a respective one of the plurality of passages to receive the working fluid, and each conduit includes a mating feature defined between the first conduit end and the second conduit end coupled to the support flange. |
| US11732730B2 |
Blower assembly
In accordance with one aspect of the current disclosure, a blower assembly is provided that includes a housing having a pair of side walls and an outer wall connecting the side walls. The outer wall has a cutoff portion and an outlet portion. The housing includes an outlet defined at least in part by an outlet end of the outlet portion and the cutoff portion. The outer wall includes a scroll portion connecting the cutoff portion and the outlet portion. The outlet portion flares outwardly away from the cutoff portion as the outlet portion extends from the scroll portion to the outlet end of the outlet portion. |
| US11732728B2 |
Diagonal fan wheel with increased strength
A diagonal fan wheel (1) has a cover disk (2) and a bottom disk (3). A plurality of three-dimensionally curved blades (S) are arranged between the cover disk (2) and bottom disk (3). The blades (S) are connected to the cover disk (2) and bottom disk (3) in a materially bonded manner. |
| US11732725B2 |
Protection method and system for use in fan malfunction
Provided is a protection method for use in fan malfunctions, applicable to an electronic device, and effective in preventing the electronic device from being overheated. The electronic device includes a fan, temperature sensor, and processor. The method includes steps of: limiting the processor's performance, upon determination that not only is the fan's rotation speed greater than or equal to a predetermined upper rotation speed limit, but the electronic device's temperature sensed by the temperature sensor is also greater than or equal to a predetermined upper temperature limit; determining whether the fan's rotation speed is less than or equal to a first restored rotation speed when the fan's rotation speed is determined to be less than the predetermined upper rotation speed limit; and stopping the limiting of the processor's performance when the fan's rotation speed is determined to be less than or equal to the first restored rotation speed. |
| US11732723B2 |
Power modules with regenerative compressor wheels
A power module includes a turbine arranged along a rotation axis, an interconnect shaft fixed in rotation relative to the turbine, and a compressor with a regenerative compressor wheel. The regenerative compressor wheel is fixed in rotation relative to the interconnect shaft supported for rotation with the turbine about the rotation axis. Generator arrangements, unmanned aerial vehicles, and methods of generating electrical power are also described. |
| US11732722B2 |
Vacuum pump
A vacuum pump includes a housing, a rotor cylindrical portion, and a stator cylindrical portion. The housing has an inlet port for sucking gas and an outlet port for discharging the sucked gas. The rotor cylindrical portion is housed in the housing. The stator cylindrical portion is housed in the housing, and is arranged to face the rotor cylindrical portion. A screw groove is formed on one of opposing surfaces of the stator cylindrical portion and the rotor cylindrical portion. The groove depth D of the screw groove is smaller at an end on an exhaust side than at an end on a suction side. The decrement of the groove depth D is greater on the suction side than on the exhaust side. |
| US11732718B2 |
Multi-stage rotor
This invention relates to a multi-stage rotor (10). More specifically, the invention relates to a multistage rotor (10) for the compressor stage of a machine that, through a concentric configuration of its innermost (12), outermost (24) and intermediary (16) blade sets co-operative with a reverse flow convoluting ducting arrangement, provides an axially compact, lighter and more easily maintainable compressor rotor for such machine. The multi-stage rotor (10) includes innermost (30), outermost (34) and intermediary (32) duct ports comprising a radial duct spans, as measured between respective diametrically inner and outer duct walls of the duct port, being greater than respective innermost (48), outermost (54) and intermediary (50, 52) radial blade spans of the respective blade sets rotatable at least partially within such duct port. In this manner, a gap is defined between: (i) the at least one diametrical ends of the radial rotating blades ending radially short of the respective radial duct span to form free ends of the blades; and (ii) a stationary part of the respective duct the free ends of the blades sweep neared to; for generating a friction wash between such free ends of the blades and the stationary part of the respective duct. |
| US11732711B2 |
External gear pump
In an external gear pump, a first bushing of a rotational shaft of a first gear has a second surface facing to a first surface of a pump body. A recess for supplying high-pressure lubricating oil between an inner circumferential surface of the first bushing and an outer circumferential surface of the rotational shaft is opened on the inner circumferential surface within a low pressure range associating with an inlet chamber of fluid. A bushing-side supply passage for supplying the high-pressure lubricating oil to the recess is formed within the first bushing. A bushing-side inlet port of the bushing-side supply passage is opened on the second surface within a high pressure range associating with an outlet chamber of the fluid. A body-side supply passage for supplying the high-pressure lubricating oil to a body-side supply port opened on the first surface is formed within the pump body. |
| US11732708B2 |
Displacement pump mounting and retention
A pump rod has a head extending from a neck, and the head is received within a drive slot of a drive link. The head includes a projection, and has an area smaller than an area of the head. The projection contacts an inner surface of the drive slot. The drive link may include a projection aligned with a centerline of the drive link. The drive link projection contacts a head of the pump rod. The projections provide a reduced contact area between the pump rod and the drive link, thereby reducing any side-loading on the pump rod and increasing a lifespan of the wear parts. |
| US11732704B2 |
Air compressor
An air compressor includes: a motor actuating a mechanism to generate compressed air; a tank part in which the compressed air is stored; a pressure detector detecting a pressure value in the tank part; and a controller driving the motor when the pressure value is equal to or smaller than an ON pressure value and to stop drive of the motor when the pressure value is equal to or greater than an OFF pressure value. The controller executes processing for detecting a continuous drive time or a continuous stop time of the motor and changing at least one of the ON pressure value, the OFF pressure value and an output of the motor, and the controller detects a change amount of the pressure value, and to determine an execution cycle of the processing or a change amount of a value in the processing, based on the detected change amount. |
| US11732694B2 |
FTIR data quality optimization
A method for fabrication of a composite component, e.g. wind turbine blade, comprises forming a composite structure within a mold, the composite structure including a resin dispersed throughout the fibers in the composite structure and applying a surface treatment, e.g. sanding, to at least one region of the composite structure. A Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometer is employed to irradiate the treated surface area with infrared light; and determining the amount of infrared light absorbed in the treated area of the composite structure to measure the chemical bond (distribution efficacy, chemical composition, and cure state) of the composite product. Calibration models for a variety of materials are made using a partial least squares 2-variable regression. These calibration files incorporate spectrum from samples of varying resin-hardener mix ratio, and at varying degree of cure. After library comparison confirms the material, the device automatically selects the correct calibration file, ensuring accurate results. |
| US11732693B1 |
Hydration turbine
A tower and a wind turbine and be able to shoot water from the center point of a three to five blade wind turbine in a concentrated direction and from the blades to disperse water/fire retardant in a light to heavy spray from the tips of the blades covering a wider area for creating clean energy and suppressing wildfires. |
| US11732692B2 |
Device and method of damping front and backward movements of a tower of a wind turbine
Provided is a device and a method of damping front and backward movements of a tower of a wind turbine, wherein the wind turbine includes the tower and a rotor, the rotor being mounted at the top of the tower to rotate about a rotational axis in which the front and backward movements of the tower occur, and the rotor has a plurality of blades, wherein each blade has at least one corresponding active add-on member which is actuated by a corresponding actuator to alter aerodynamic properties of the blade. Each add-on member is actuated by the corresponding actuator to alter the aerodynamic properties of the blade in a manner that the rotor is configured to damp the front and backward movements of the tower of the wind turbine. |
| US11732690B2 |
Damping cardanic suspension for pendulum dampers
A new type of independently damping pendulum suspension for pendulum dampers for use in tall slender constructions and technical installations, more particularly used in wind turbines. A Cardan joint is equipped with damping elements and mounted at the other end opposite the pendulum mass. The Cardan joint is able, despite the small motions, to sufficiently damp the oscillations of the pendulum produced by disturbing frequencies. |
| US11732687B2 |
Manufacturing of a wind turbine rotor blade
Provided is a method of manufacturing a rotor blade of a wind turbine, the method including: placing fiber material on a shape forming surface; arranging phase change material being in a first state at at least one predetermined first region and/or arranging phase change material being in a second state at at least one predetermined second region; soaking the fiber material with resin to be in thermal contact with the phase change material at the first region and/or second region; during a crosslinking reaction for crosslinking the resin: absorbing heat generated within the resin by the phase change material at the first region; and/or releasing heat from the phase change material toward the resin at the second region. |
| US11732686B2 |
Replacement insert for repair of a joint connecting a wind turbine rotor blade to a rotor hub
A replacement insert for the repair of a joint connecting a wind turbine blade to a rotor hub of a wind turbine is disclosed. The replacement insert includes a bushing having a first end, a second end, an outer surface, and an internal passageway. The replacement insert further includes a cover around at least a portion of the outer surface of the bushing. The replacement insert may have a non-circular cross-sectional profile. The cover defines an outer surface, and a plurality of protrusions extending from the outer surface of the cover. The protrusions are configured to operate as spacers when the replacement insert is positioned in a bushing cavity in the wind turbine blade to define a gap between the replacement insert and the walls of the bushing cavity. |
| US11732683B2 |
Methods and system for operating an engine
Systems and methods for operating an engine that may be selectively automatically stopped and started are described. In one example, the method adjusts an amount of time that the engine may be inhibited from automatically stopping based on driver inputs such as driver demand pedal position, vehicle speed, and braking torque. |
| US11732680B2 |
Evaporative fuel vapor emission control systems
The present disclosure describes an evaporative emission control canister system that includes: one or more canisters comprising at least one vent-side particulate adsorbent volume comprising a particulate adsorbent having microscopic pores with a diameter of less than about 100 nm; macroscopic pores having a diameter of about 100-100,000 nm; and a ratio of a volume of the macroscopic pores to a volume of the microscopic pores that is greater than about 150%, and having a retentivity of about 1.0 g/dL or less. The system may further include a high butane working capacity adsorbent. The disclosure also describes a method for reducing emissions in an evaporative emission control system. |
| US11732679B2 |
Failure diagnostic device for fuel vapor processing apparatus
A failure diagnostic device is configured to determine saturated vapor pressures of a fuel within a fuel tank. In a fuel vapor processing apparatus, some or all of the passages and spaces into which the fuel vapor flows into the fuel vapor processing apparatus are closed to the atmosphere. In this condition, the failure diagnostic device determines a plurality of saturated vapor pressure characteristics over time. The failure diagnostic device is configured to diagnose whether or not a leakage or a blockage failure in the fuel vapor processing apparatus is present. The failure diagnostic device determines a Reid vapor pressure (RVP) based on each of the plurality of determined saturated fuel vapor pressure characteristic and diagnoses whether or not a failure is present in accordance with a change in these RVPs over time. |
| US11732677B2 |
Ring-shaped booster rocket
A rocket booster has an annular shape, with a casing defining an annular space therewithin, and a solid rocket fuel in the annular spacing. The rocket booster also includes one or more nozzle pieces, mechanically coupled to the casing, that define one or more nozzles at the aft side of the rocket booster. The rocket booster may be mechanically coupled to an object protruding from the back of a fuselage of a flight vehicle, such as a missile. For example, the rocket booster may be placed around an aft turbojet nozzle of the flight vehicle. This allows the rocket booster to be used in situations where primary propulsion must be running both before and after (and perhaps during) the firing of the rocket booster. |
| US11732675B1 |
Traveling finger lock for an actuator
The subject matter of this specification can be embodied in, among other things, a linear actuator lock apparatus having a housing having an inner surface defining an axial cavity having a first housing portion where the axial cavity has a first lateral size, a second housing portion having a second, larger lateral size, and a face from the first housing portion to the second housing portion, a lock assembly having a lock carrier configured for movement within the cavity between a first position and a position, and a lock finger affixed to and extending away from the lock carrier, where the second finger end is configured to contact the face when extended and fit within the first housing portion when retracted, and a sleeve configured to move between a position in which the lock finger is permitted to extend and a position configured to contact and retract the lock finger. |
| US11732668B1 |
Systems and methods for cylinder misfire detection
Methods and systems are provided for detection of cylinder misfire in an engine. In one example, a system may comprise a first cylinder and second cylinder of the engine having exhaust flows combined together in an exhaust system before being combined with other cylinders of the engine. The first cylinder and second cylinder may share an exhaust gas sensor mounted in the exhaust in a position to sense exhaust from the first cylinder and second cylinder, and being positioned before exhaust from other cylinders is combined with sensed exhaust from the first cylinder and second cylinder. The system may further include a control system with instructions stored therein to indicate detected misfire in one or more of the first and second sensors based on an output from the exhaust gas sensor. |
| US11732666B2 |
Injection control device
An injection control device includes a control IC that obtains, as sample data, a time change of a voltage generated when a fuel injection valve is driven, and determines a valve closing timing at which injection of fuel from the fuel injection valve is stopped by calculating a degree of variation from the sample data of the voltage. Further, the control IC changes the calculation of the degree of variation when a predetermined condition is satisfied. |
| US11732662B2 |
Control apparatus for hybrid electric vehicle
A CPU performs a regeneration process of stopping combustion control in one or some of cylinders and making the air-fuel ratio of an air-fuel mixture in the other cylinders or cylinder richer than a theoretical air-fuel ratio, when the amount of PM collected by a GPF increases. In performing the regeneration process, the CPU itself compensates for a fall in the output of an internal combustion engine by gradually increasing the filling efficiency of the other cylinders or cylinder. It should be noted, however, that since the output of the internal combustion engine temporarily fluctuates, the CPU compensates for the fluctuations through the use of a second motor-generator. The CPU varies the retardation amount of a timing of starting the regeneration process with respect to a timing of gradually increasing the filling efficiency, in accordance with the state of a battery. |
| US11732661B2 |
Mixed fuel system
The present invention provides a novel combination of devices to measure and transmit to an electronic controller data pertaining to differential pressures, temperatures, regeneration status, exhaust content, accumulated gas consumption and substitute fuel consumption. The electronic controller compares the data to thresholds; when the controller receives signals indicating these thresholds or limits are met, the controller causes the gas substitution rate to be diminished or set to zero until after-treatments elements are fully regenerated thereby facilitating integration of a mixed fuel system with an application internal combustion engine. |
| US11732660B2 |
Method for operating an internal combustion engine
The present disclosure relates to a method for operating an internal combustion engine (IO). The method includes generating a pressure pulse in an exhaust gas system of the internal combustion engine (IO). The method also includes supplying exhaust gas from a combustion chamber of a cylinder during an exhaust outlet stroke of the cylinder into an inlet channel of the cylinder by propagating the pressure pulse from the exhaust gas system into the combustion chamber of the cylinder. The method further includes supplying the exhaust gas from the inlet channel of the cylinder into the combustion chamber of the cylinder during an intake stroke of the cylinder. By means of internal residual gas control (residual exhaust gas control), the method permits the exhaust gas temperature to be raised in at low load without negatively influencing the full load performance of the internal combustion engine (IO). |
| US11732656B2 |
Turbine engine with soaring air conduit
An assembly is provided for a turbine engine. This turbine engine assembly includes a case structure and an air conduit. The case structure extends circumferentially about and axially along an axis. The air conduit has a conduit centerline, a conduit first end and a conduit second end. The air conduit extends longitudinally along the conduit centerline between the conduit first end and the conduit second end. The conduit first end is connected to the case structure at a first location. The conduit second end is connected to the case structure at a second location. The air conduit is displaced from the case structure longitudinally between the conduit first end and the conduit second end. At least a majority of the conduit centerline follows a non-straight trajectory. |
| US11732651B2 |
Supercritical CO2 power cycle with dry reforming of methane
A power plant comprises a combustor for combusting first and second constituents to generate a gas stream, a turbine for rotation by the gas stream, a compressor to receive a first portion of the gas stream and provide compressed gas to the combustor, a recompressor configured to receive a second portion of the gas stream and provide compressed gas to the combustor, a generator to be driven by the turbine, and a methane reforming reactor configured to dry reform methane to provide the first constituent. A method of operating a power plant comprises operating a supercritical CO2 power cycle to turn a turbine, driving a generator with the turbine, extracting CO2 byproduct from the power cycle, reacting fuel and CO2 to produce a synthesis gas in a dry reforming of methane reactor, and mixing the synthesis gas with oxygen to execute a combustion process for the power cycle. |
| US11732648B2 |
Gas turbine engine
A gas turbine engine includes: a casing that accommodates a compressor and the like; bearings; a main lubricator including an oil mist generator that generates oil mist by mixing oil with compressed air extracted from the compressor and a first supply passage through which the oil mist is guided to the bearings; and a starting lubricator including a second supply passage through which a gas flowing out from a gas source is guided to a connection portion of the first supply passage, the connection portion being connected to the second supply passage, and an opener that starts supply of the gas from the gas source. The main lubricator supplies the oil mist to the bearings through the first supply passage by the pressure of the compressed air extracted from the compressor. When the opener starts the supply of the gas, the starting lubricator supplies the oil mist to the bearings by the pressure of the gas flowing out from the gas source. |
| US11732647B2 |
Centralized oil distribution system
An oil distribution system including a shaft assembly, bearing assembly and mounting assembly is disclosed. The shaft assembly includes a shaft with an inner shaft. A pocket is defined between the shaft and the inner shaft. A ringed lattice containing oil is secured within the pocket, melting of the ringed lattice releases the oil. The shaft includes shaft slots to usher oil from the pocket towards the bearing assembly. The bearing assembly includes an inner and outer race. The inner and outer race each include axial slots and radial slots. The axial slots of the inner race align with the shaft slots to allow oil to flood the inner race. The mounting assembly includes a bearing support having bearing support slots to receive a stringed lattice. Oil from the bearing support flows into the outer race when the axial slots of the outer race align with the bearing support slots. |
| US11732645B2 |
Bleed air offtake assembly for a gas turbine engine
A gas turbine engine comprising: a duct extending about an axis, the duct including an outer-duct wall having an interior-duct surface circumscribing an interior of the duct and an exterior-duct surface radially outward of the interior-duct surface relative to the axis, the outer-duct wall defining an offtake opening extending from the interior-duct surface to the exterior-duct surface, the offtake opening in fluid communication between an offtake location inside the duct and outside the duct, and a bleed air offtake assembly including: an air line in fluid communication with inside the duct via the offtake opening, the air line having a first-line end defining a line inlet proximate to the outer-duct wall and a second-line end spaced from the first-line end; a valve located outside the duct and fluidly connected to the air line via the second-line end, and a conduit having a conduit inlet in fluid communication with inside the air line at a resonance location between the first-line end and the second-line end upstream of the valve, and a conduit outlet in fluid communication with inside the duct at a relief location spaced from the offtake location. |
| US11732642B2 |
Hydrogen intake assembly for a hydrogen internal combustion engine
A hydrogen intake assembly for a hydrogen internal combustion engine characterized in that the hydrogen intake assembly includes at least one air intake manifold comprising an air intake pipe comprising at least one air inlet and air outlets, air intake runners comprising air inlets and air outlets, a spacer having a wall defining an inner chamber receiving a mixture of air, water and hydrogen and comprising air inlets and mixture outlets delivering said mixture, a water rail comprising at least one water inlet and water outlets, said water outlets being embedded in the wall of the spacer and a hydrogen rail comprising at least a hydrogen inlet and hydrogen outlets. |
| US11732641B2 |
Internal combustion engine with an epicyclic gear train and reciprocating pistons
Internal combustion engine with cylinders disposed radially around an axis (Z), in each of which slides a piston carrying out reciprocating rectilinear movements, reversibly transformed into a continuous rotation of an output shaft by: an active unit and passive unit each respectively having a planet gear, the axis of which is parallel to (Z), being capable of meshing with a ring gear, being maintained on its orbit via a planet carrier and having a pitch diameter identical to the pitch radius of the corresponding ring gear. The planet gear is driven in rotation by the planet gear and/or the planet carrier. Each planet gear is respectively rigidly connected to a connecting rod having crank pins, the axes of which are parallel to the axis (Z), pass through the pitch circle of the corresponding planet gear and being capable of cooperating by contact with rods rigidly connected to the pistons. |
| US11732638B2 |
E-charger with longitudinal cooling passage
An e-charger includes a motor case that encases the motor and an outer housing that houses the motor case. The e-charger additionally includes a cooling system with passages cooperatively defined by the outer housing and the motor case. First and second longitudinal passages extend between the first and second ends of the motor, and a second longitudinal passage extends between the second and first ends of the motor. The end passage fluidly connects the first and second longitudinal passage. The cooling system is configured for directing flow of the coolant from the inlet, through the first longitudinal passage in a first longitudinal direction with respect to the axis, through the end passage, and back through the second longitudinal passage in a second longitudinal direction with respect to the axis. |
| US11732636B2 |
Cooling system and vehicle comprising such a cooling system
Disclosed is a cooling system comprising: a first cooling circuit with a first coolant pump; a second cooling circuit with a second coolant pump; an expansion tank provided with an expansion chamber for accumulation of coolant, wherein the expansion chamber is connected to the second cooling circuit to allow the expansion chamber to receive coolant from the second cooling circuit; and a deaeration device arranged in the first cooling circuit for separation of air bubbles from the coolant circulating therein. The deaeration device is located at a lower position than the expansion tank and connected to said expansion chamber via a static line to allow air bubbles separated from the coolant in the deaeration device to migrate upwards in the static line towards the expansion chamber. |
| US11732634B1 |
Engine
An engine according to the present disclosure includes: a crankcase which supports a crankshaft of the engine; a cylinder which is removably connected to the crankcase and protrudes from the crankcase in a cylinder axis direction; a cooling fan which is attached to the crankshaft and rotates in conjunction with the crankshaft; and a cover which guides cooling air generated by the cooling fan to an outer surface of the cylinder. The cover includes an opening part which allows a portion of the cooling air to flow toward an outer surface of the crankcase. |
| US11732632B1 |
Systems and methods for determining an efficiency value associated with a catalyst member
A system comprising an aftertreatment system comprising: a catalyst member, and a first exhaust conduit upstream of the catalyst member; a first temperature sensor operatively coupled to the catalyst member; a flow sensor coupled to the first exhaust conduit; and a controller. The controller determines a temperature of the catalyst member, a flow rate of exhaust within the first exhaust conduit, and a space velocity of the exhaust within the catalyst member. The controller determines a first degradation value indicative of a degradation of the catalyst member. The controller determines a first difference between the first degradation value and a first degradation reference value and a second difference between the first degradation value and a second degradation reference value. After determining that the first difference is less than the second difference, the controller selects a first calibration metric. The controller determines a first efficiency value associated with the catalyst member. |
| US11732629B1 |
System, apparatus, and method for diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) dosing
Systems, apparatuses, assemblies, and methods for diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) dosing can include a body defining an injector adaptor inlet and an injector adaptor outlet; and an injector mount or interface extending from the body. The injector mount can be between the first and second ends of the injector adaptor. The injector adaptor outlet can define an area greater than an area of the injector adaptor inlet. In a side view of the injector adaptor, at a bottom side of the body, a first straight line can extend along the body from the injector adaptor inlet to the injector adaptor outlet, and at a top side of the body opposite the bottom side, a second straight line can extend along the body from the injector adaptor inlet to the injector adaptor outlet. The second straight line can be at an acute angle relative to the first straight line. |
| US11732628B1 |
Diesel exhaust fluid
A diesel exhaust fluid includes (a) water, (b) urea, (c) a 3-dimensional siloxane component, (d) optionally, a tridecyl alcohol ethoxylate, (e) optionally, an ammonium-containing salt, and (f) optionally, a titanium-containing salt or hydrate. |
| US11732626B2 |
Mixer and mobile body
A mixer is mounted in an aircraft. A rear end part of a cylindrical portion of the mixer is divided by a guide vane into a plurality of divided tubular portions. In the plurality of divided tubular portions, a notch nozzle is formed on an outer wall of the cylindrical portion. A plurality of guide holes are formed to extend from the outer wall of the cylindrical portion to a rear end surface of the guide vane. |
| US11732625B2 |
Low temperature NOx reduction using H2-SCR for diesel vehicles
Disclosed herein are emission treatment systems, articles, and methods for selectively reducing NOx compounds. The systems include a hydrogen generator, a hydrogen selective catalytic reduction (H2-SCR) article, and one or more of a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) and/or a lean NOx trap (LNT) and/or a low temperature NOx adsorber (LTNA). Certain articles may comprise a zone coated substrate and/or a layered coated substrate and/or an intermingled coated substrate of one or more of the H2-SCR and/or DOC and/or LNT and/or LTNA catalytic compositions. |
| US11732618B2 |
Use of perfluoroheptenes in power cycle systems
A process is provided for converting heat energy from a heat source to mechanical work or electricity by utilizing a working fluid comprising perfluoroheptene. The process comprises heating a working fluid using heat supplied from the heat source; and expanding the heated working fluid to generate mechanical work. Also provided is an organic Rankine power cycle system utilizing a working fluid comprising perfluoroheptene. Further provided is a method of replacing the working fluid of an Organic Rankine Power Cycle System designed and configured to utilize a working fluid comprising HFC-245fa with a working fluid comprising of a perfluoroheptene. |
| US11732617B2 |
Installation comprising an auxiliary module
An installation with a steam turbine, a steam generator, and also a condenser, the steam generator being connected in terms of flow to an inlet of the steam turbine, and an outlet of the steam turbine being connected to the condenser, with the condenser being connected to the steam generator. A booster is arranged in a steam line that leads into the steam turbine in which an oxyhydrogen reaction takes place, the resulting steam being fed to a steam turbine. |
| US11732614B2 |
Gas turbine engine case fixture assembly with platform adaptor
A fixture assembly includes a support stand, a support platform and a platform adaptor. The support platform is rotatably coupled to the support stand and rotatable about an axis. The support platform extends circumferentially about a centerline angularly offset from the axis. The support platform extends longitudinally along the centerline to a platform top surface. The platform adaptor is disposed on the platform top surface and attached to the support platform. The platform adaptor includes a case receptacle formed by an adaptor top surface and an adaptor shoulder surface. The platform adaptor extends longitudinally along the centerline to the adaptor top surface where the adaptor top surface is configured to longitudinally engage and support the case. The platform adaptor extends radially relative to the centerline to the adaptor shoulder surface where the adaptor shoulder surface is configured to radially engage and position the case on the adaptor top surface. |
| US11732609B2 |
Connecting arrangement between components of an aircraft engine
An aircraft engine comprises a casing extending circumferentially around a central axis. A support flange is secured to the casing and extends circumferentially around the axis. The support flange has an inner and an outer flange face. A component is drivingly engaged by a shaft of the engine. The component has a connecting section extending around the central axis. The connecting section has a connecting face. The inner flange face is in abutment against the connecting face. A retaining ring extends circumferentially around the central axis. The retaining ring is in abutment against the outer flange face of the support flange. The retaining ring has a coefficient of thermal expansion, which is less than that of the support flange. |
| US11732608B2 |
Lubricating oil distributor for a mechanical reduction gear of an aircraft turbine engine
Lubricating oil distributor for a mechanical reduction gear of a turbine engine, in particular of an aircraft, wherein it has a general annular shape around an axis X and is formed of a single part, the distributor including first and second independent oil circuits, the first oil circuit including a first oil inlet connected by a first annular chamber to several oil outlets, and the second oil circuit including a second oil inlet connected by a second annular chamber to several oil outlets, the first chamber including a section that is at least partially nested in a section of the second chamber. |
| US11732607B2 |
Bearing structure, turbocharger having the same, and assembly method of turbocharger
Provided is a bearing structure that can support a rotary shaft with a small number of components. The bearing structure includes: a cylindrical sleeve (32) provided so as to surround the outer circumference of a rotary shaft (4) that rotates about a center axis line (CL) and configured to rotate together with the rotary shaft (4); thrust collars (34a, 34b) provided so as to abut against both ends in the center axis line (CL) direction of the cylindrical sleeve (32), respectively, having a larger diameter than the cylindrical sleeve (32), and configured to rotate together with the rotary shaft (4); and a compressor-side journal bearing (12) arranged on the outer circumference side of the cylindrical sleeve (32) and between the thrust collars (34a, 34b). |
| US11732606B2 |
Cooling structure and turbocharger
A cooling structure includes: a housing including an inner cylindrical portion through which a shaft is inserted; a coolant flow path formed in the housing and opened on one side of the housing in a rotational axis direction, the coolant flow path being located radially outside the inner cylindrical portion; a lid member disposed in an opening of the coolant flow path, the lid member located radially outside the inner cylindrical portion and adjacent to the coolant flow path; a first end portion on the lid member, the first end portion contacting, in the radial direction, an inner circumferential surface of the coolant flow path on one side in the radial direction; and a second end portion on the lid member, the second end portion contacting, in the rotational axis direction, an abutment surface on the housing on the other side in the radial direction. |
| US11732605B2 |
Combined power system
For a rotary electric machine housing, a cooling jacket and compressed air flow passages are formed on an outer circumferential side of the cooling jacket. On an outer side wall of the rotary electric machine housing, a terminal casing is formed and electric terminal portions are accommodated in the terminal casing. Air bleed ports are formed in a shroud case of a gas turbine engine. Compressed air that is compressed by a compressor wheel flows into the air bleed ports. The compressed air that has passed through the air bleed ports flows through air bleed passages formed in an engine housing and the compressed air flow passages. Then, the compressed air reaches the terminal casing. |
| US11732604B1 |
Ceramic matrix composite blade track segment with integrated cooling passages
A turbine shroud assembly adapted for use with a gas turbine engine includes a carrier, a seal segment, and a mount pin assembly. The carrier is configured to be coupled to a turbine case. The seal segment is shaped to define a gas path boundary of the shroud assembly. The mount pin assembly is configured to couple the seal segment to the carrier. |
| US11732598B2 |
Ceramic matrix composite turbine shroud shaped for minimizing abradable coating layer
A turbine shroud segment for use in a gas turbine engine includes a ceramic shroud segment formed to define a circumferentially extending channel that opens radially inwardly and a layer of abradable material that extends axially along a radial inner surface of the ceramic shroud segment to provide a flow path surface of the turbine shroud segment. |
| US11732595B2 |
Abrasive tip blade manufacture methods
A blade comprises an airfoil having a root end and a tip. A metallic substrate is along at least a portion of the airfoil. An abrasive tip coating comprises an abrasive and an aluminum-based matrix. An aluminum-based base layer is between the tip coating and the substrate. |
| US11732594B2 |
Cooling assembly for a turbine assembly
A cooling assembly includes a coolant chamber disposed inside an airfoil of a turbine assembly that directs coolant inside the airfoil. The airfoil extends between a leading edge and a trailing edge along an axial length of the airfoil. Inlet cooling channels are fluidly coupled with the coolant chamber and direct the coolant in a direction toward a trailing edge chamber of the airfoil. The trailing edge chamber is fluidly coupled with at least one inlet cooling channel. The trailing edge chamber is disposed at the trailing edge of the airfoil and includes an inner surface. The inlet cooling channels direct at least a portion of the coolant in a direction toward the inner surface of the trailing edge chamber. One or more outlet cooling channels direct at least a portion of the coolant in one or more directions away from the trailing edge chamber. |
| US11732591B2 |
Film cooling structure and turbine blade for gas turbine engine
The film cooling structure includes a wall part extending forward and rearward, and a cooling hole including a tubular inner peripheral surface and inclined such that an outlet is positioned rearward of an inlet. The cooling hole includes a throat having a minimum cross section, and a diffuser part extending from the throat to the outlet. The diffuser part includes a channel cross section expanding rearward and along the wall part as it approaches the outlet. The inner peripheral surface of the cooling hole includes a flat portion extending in a direction perpendicular to the cooling hole and along the wall part at a front part of the inner peripheral surface, and a convex portion projecting from a rear part of the inner peripheral surface toward the flat portion, extending in parallel with the flat portion, and forming the throat between the flat portion and the convex portion. |
| US11732590B2 |
Transition section for accommodating mismatch between other sections of a cooling aperture in a turbine engine component
An apparatus is provided for a turbine engine. This turbine engine apparatus includes a turbine engine component that includes a sidewall and a cooling aperture. The cooling aperture includes an inlet, an outlet, a meter section, a diffuser section and a transition section between and fluidly coupled with the meter section and the diffuser section. The cooling aperture extends through the sidewall from the inlet to the outlet. The meter section is at the inlet. The diffuser section is at the outlet. The transition section is configured to accommodate lateral misalignment between the meter section and the diffuser section. |
| US11732588B2 |
Profiled structure for an aircraft or turbomachine for an aircraft
A turbomachine includes a rotor and a stator, the stator having a plurality of profiled structures, each profiled structure being elongated in a direction of elongation in which the profiled structure has a length exposed to an airflow, and having a leading edge and/or a trailing edge, at least one of which is profiled and has, in said direction of elongation, serrations defined by a succession of peaks and troughs and having a geometric pattern transformed, over at least a part of said length exposed to the airflow, by successive scaling, via multiplicative factors, in the direction of elongation and/or transverse to the direction of elongation. The geometric pattern, as defined with reference to a radial distribution of the integral scale of the turbulence, evolves in a non-periodic manner. |
| US11732582B2 |
Microwave plasma adaptive rock breaking device for micro wave-insensitive rocks and method for using the same
The invention provides a microwave plasma adaptive rock breaking device for microwave-insensitive rocks and a using method thereof, and relates to the technical field of rock breaking. The microwave plasma adaptive rock breaking device comprises a microwave system, a microwave plasma conversion system and a cutter head system. The microwave system and the microwave plasma conversion system are mounted in the cutter head system, and the microwave system is connected with the microwave plasma conversion system. Under the premise that only a microwave source is used to supply energy, the combined action of ordinary microwave irradiation and plasma irradiation in the form of high-temperature flame is realized, and a full-section hard rock tunnel boring machine is in cooperation for breaking rocks, so that the problem of microwave-induced cracks of the microwave-insensitive rocks is solved, and the application scope of a microwave rock breaking technology is enlarged. |
| US11732579B2 |
Method to tailor cement properties and optimize injection schedule for near wellbore integrity in carbon storage/injection wells
A method of designing a cement blend for a wellbore isolation barrier based on the analysis of a stress state of the wellbore isolation barrier from the injection of CO2 into a porous formation. The analysis software may determine an optimized cement blend for a future CO2 injection schedule. The analysis software may determine a current near wellbore stress state for a current CO2 injection schedule. The analysis software may optimize a CO2 injection schedule based on the analysis of a future near wellbore stress state of the wellbore isolation barrier. The near wellbore stress state of the isolation barrier may be determined by at least one model accessed by the analysis software. The inputs into the model comprise periodic CO2 injection pressure and flowrate datasets, cement properties, and formation properties. |
| US11732578B2 |
Topside interrogation for distributed acoustic sensing of subsea wells
A distributed acoustic system (DAS) method and system. The system may comprise an interrogator and an umbilical line comprising a first fiber optic cable and a second fiber optic cable attached at one end to the interrogator. The DAS may further include a downhole fiber attached to the umbilical line at the end opposite the interrogator and a light source disposed in the interrogator that is configured to emit a plurality of coherent light frequencies into the umbilical line and the downhole fiber. The method may include generating interferometric signals of the plurality of frequencies of backscattered light that have been received by the photo detector assembly and processing the interferometric signals with an information handling system. |
| US11732577B2 |
Downhole multiplexed electrical system
A control module for operation of downhole well tools and apparatuses is disclosed. The control module can control multiple tools, electronics, subs, etc. based on one electronic input and optionally one hydraulic input from the wellhead or surface. The control module can transmit along selected electronic lines and optionally hydraulic lines in order to control specific apparatuses of the downhole well tools. By allowing a single electronic line from the surface or shut in to control multiple tools, total electronic complexity is reduced. A three conductor control module can control operations of up to twelve downhole tools, and a two conductor control module can control operations of up to six downhole tools, in some embodiments. |
| US11732572B2 |
Method and system for determining depths of drill cuttings
Techniques for determining depths of provenance of drill cuttings contained in a drilling fluid received from a wellbore. The drilling fluid contains drill cuttings of different sizes that arrive at surface at different times, and the drill cuttings originate from different formation layers at different depths along the wellbore. Such techniques may include extracting samples of drill cuttings from the drilling fluid and repeating this step as necessary to provide samples of drill cuttings that arrive at surface at different recorded times; characterizing one or more formation attributes associated with the drill cuttings; and for each formation attribute, estimating a distribution of formation attribute characterization versus depth of provenance. |
| US11732571B2 |
Downhole tool with sensor set(s) sensitive to circumferential, axial, or radial forces
A rotary tool for operation within an underground borehole or within tubing in a borehole has a tool body and at least one sensor-containing unit attached to the tool body and positioned to contact the conduit wall. The sensor-containing unit includes an exterior portion to contact the borehole or tubing wall and one or more sensors is located in a cavity between the exterior portion and the tool body. The sensor-containing unit may be formed from the exterior portion, an attachment portion for attachment to the tool body, and one or more connecting portions extending between the attachment and exterior portions, with the sensor-containing cavity between the attachment and exterior portions. Possible rotary tools include drill bits, reamers, mills, stabilizers, and rotary steerable systems. |
| US11732567B2 |
Apparatus and methods for hydrocarbon recovery
Apparatus and methodologies of mining hydrocarbons from a target area within a subterranean formation, wherein a first phase involves providing at least one production well having at least one mechanical excavator rotatably disposed therein and rotating the mechanical excavator to convey the mined hydrocarbons from the formation to the surface, and a second phase involves, as the hydrocarbons being mined are depleted, withdrawing the mechanical excavator away from the formation, such that additional hydrocarbons are mined. |
| US11732563B2 |
Hydraulic fracturing pumps to enhance flow of fracturing fluid into wellheads and related methods
Systems and methods to enhance the flow of fracturing fluid into a wellhead during a high-pressure fracturing operation may include providing a pump frame and a crankshaft. A plurality of first plungers may be connected to the crankshaft and may reciprocate in a first plane. The hydraulic fracturing pump also may include a plurality of second plungers connected to the crankshaft and positioned to reciprocate in a second plane. The first plane and the second plane may define a non-zero offset angle between the first plane and the second plane. The crankshaft may include a plurality of crankpins, and each of the crankpins may be connected to one of the first plungers and one of the second plungers. The first plungers may pump a first fracturing fluid and the second plungers may pump a second fracturing fluid different from the first fracturing fluid. |
| US11732562B1 |
Offshore frac head clamp apparatus and method of use thereof
The present invention relates to clamping devices that connect to a fracking tool body and associated attached flow lines and the method of use thereof. More particularly, the present invention relates to clamping devices that connect to and stabilize a fracking tool body and associated attached flow lines that aid in locating and supporting the inlet connection allowing it to be closer to the rig floor, and consequently, making it safer to install the rest of the rig flow lines. |
| US11732559B2 |
In situ injection or production via a well using selective operation of multi-valve assemblies with choked configurations
Oil recovery can include providing a tubing string and isolation devices to define isolated intervals for an existing well previously operated using plug-and-perf and primary production. Valve assemblies are installed in respective isolated intervals, each valve assembly including at least two valves. The valve can be operated in open and closed configurations, and at least one open configuration provides choked flow via an elongated passage. The valves can have a housing and a shiftable sleeve. The valve assemblies can be operated to provide a desired openness based on the injectivity or other properties by shifting the sleeves of the valves. Different flow resistance levels can be provided to facilitate enhanced operations for water flooding and other oil recovery processes. |
| US11732554B2 |
Universal plug and play perforating gun tandem
A method and apparatus for providing a universal plug in cartridge detonator capability in box-by-box perforating guns. |
| US11732551B1 |
Fully electrically controlled intelligent subsurface safety valve
A fully electrically controlled intelligent subsurface safety valve is provided, including an upper joint, a lower joint, a magnetic switch, an upper electromagnetic suction module, a central flow pipe, a magnetic piston ring, a lower electromagnetic suction module, a rebound flap valve mechanism, a displacement sensor, a temperature and pressure sensor, a flow sensor, and a power communication composite cable connector. With the magnetic assisted reset of the two electromagnetic suction modules, the safety valve closes more quickly in emergency situations, improving the reliability of the safety valve. By using a magnetic excitation switch, the safety valve can be quickly opened and closed, and the open or close state can be maintained independently, saving energy consumption in the control system. The present disclosure can better meet the needs of onshore and offshore oil and gas production operations and gas storage operations. |
| US11732550B2 |
Low power consumption electro-hydraulic system with pilot cartridge
An electro-hydraulic control system actuates a control valve. A control module is controlled via two hydraulic lines and two electrical power lines. The control module uses one of the hydraulic lines as a “supply” line and the other line as a “return” line. The control module includes two normally closed (NC) solenoid valves (SOVs) that are coupled to the electrical power lines and can be controlled from the surface to open or close. The opening or closing of the NC SOVs in cooperation with hydraulic pressure on a “supply” line of the hydraulic lines operates the control valve. A NC hydraulic activated pilot cartridge in the control module can be actuated open, and movement of the control valve in either direction can continue for a short time without energizing either of the NC SOVs, therefore lowering a power demand required by the system. |
| US11732549B2 |
Cement placement in a wellbore with loss circulation zone
A method includes deploying a cementing assembly within a wellbore. The wellbore includes a loss circulation zone. The cementing assembly includes a work string and a liner assembly coupled to the work string. The liner assembly includes a polished bore receptacle, a liner hanger attached to a downhole end of the polished bore receptacle, a liner, and a cementing sub disposed between the liner hanger and the liner. The method includes anchoring the liner hanger on the casing of the wellbore, cementing an open hole annulus of the wellbore, and setting an annulus packer of the cementing sub on the. The method also includes cementing a casing annulus of the wellbore defined between an external surface of the cementing sub and a wall of wellbore. |
| US11732543B2 |
Rotating control device systems and methods
A pressure control system includes a housing having a bore and a first pair of opposed rams positioned within the housing. The first pair of opposed rams is configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position relative to the bore. The pressure control system further includes a rotating control device (RCD) seal assembly, which includes a frame that is configured to couple to the first pair of opposed rams while the first pair of opposed rams are in the extended position relative to the bore, an annular seal element coupled to the frame, and a bearing assembly positioned between the annular seal element and the frame. The annular seal element is configured to seal about a tubular within the bore, and the bearing assembly is configured to enable the annular seal element to rotate relative to the frame and the first pair of opposed rams. |
| US11732536B2 |
Setting and retrieval mechanism
A setting and retrieval mechanism for a well tool including a mandrel, a body lock ring disposed on the mandrel, a body lock ring engagement member engaged and disengagable with the body lock ring, and a setting load and retrieval sleeve disposed on the mandrel and having an engagement member support region and an engagement member release region. A method for retrieving a downhole tool including moving a setting and retrieval sleeve to position an engagement member release region of the setting and retrieval tool to allow disengagement of an engagement member with a body lock ring, placing a tensile force on the setting and retrieval sleeve, disengaging the engagement sleeve from the body lock ring under the impetus of the tensile force on the setting and retrieval sleeve, and releasing captured energy in the downhole tool by the disengaging and the tensile force on the setting and retrieval sleeve. |
| US11732535B2 |
Multi-component downhole treatment
A downhole treatment system, apparatus, and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments a treatment apparatus includes a first conduit configured to transport a first fluid from a first fluid source through a first enclosed channel to a first outlet. A second conduit is configured to transport a second fluid from a second fluid source through a second enclosed channel to a second outlet. The treatment apparatus further comprises a mixing applicator that includes the first outlet positioned to provide a discharge path for the first fluid that at least partially intersects a flow path of the second fluid within a confluence region within or external to the second conduit. |
| US11732528B2 |
Door fastener retaining assembly, system, and method
A system including a door, a fastener, and a fastener retaining assembly is provided. The fastener is extending at least partially through an aperture in the door. The fastener retaining assembly includes a bracket and a retainer washer. The fastener retaining assembly is attached to the door and retains the fastener to the door. The retainer washer is disposed around the fastener and disposed between the bracket and the door. |
| US11732527B2 |
Wirelessly powered and powering electrochromic windows
Electrochromic windows powered by wireless power transmission and powering other devices by wireless power transmission are described along with wireless power transmission networks that incorporate these electrochromic windows. |
| US11732522B2 |
Automated window mechanism with disengaged motor calibration
An automated window mechanism has a motor that moves a sliding window along a frame to open and close the window. A position sensor, such as an encoder, monitors a position of the sliding window relative to the frame. The automated window mechanism can receive an instruction to calibrate to the frame by disengaging the motor while the position sensor remains engaged. The user then manually moves the sliding window between two end points and then reengages the motor. The position sensor records the end points, and then the automated window mechanism uses the end points as limits of movement for the sliding window. |
| US11732517B2 |
Damper device
Provided is a damper device capable of increasing torque of a coil spring without increasing an outer diameter of a case. The damper device includes the case (2), a shaft (3) that is relatively rotatable with respect to the case (2), fluid filled in a damper chamber (5) formed between the case (2) and the shaft (3), a bearing member (4) that forms a partition wall (5a) that closes one end of the damper chamber (5) in an axial direction and is separate from the shaft (3), and a coil spring (9) having one end connected to a side of the case (2) and the other end connected to the shaft (3) or the bearing member (4) to apply torque to the shaft (3) with respect to the case (2). The bearing member (4) is arranged between a winding portion (9a) of the coil spring (9) and the damper chamber. |
| US11732514B2 |
Closure latch assembly with a power release mechanism and an inside handle release mechanism
A closure latch assembly for a motor vehicle closure system includes a power release mechanism and an inside handle release mechanism mechanically connected to an inside door handle. The power release mechanism is used to shift the inside handle release mechanism from a normally Disengaged operating state to an Engaged operating state. In the Disengaged state, the inside handle release mechanism is uncoupled from the latch release chain of components to prevent latch release via actuation of the inside door handle. In the Engaged state, the inside handle release mechanism is coupled for the latch release chain of components to permit latch release via actuation of the inside door handle. The power release mechanism only shifts the inside release mechanism from its Disengaged state into its Engaged state in the event of an emergency condition. |
| US11732510B2 |
Security tag with 3-ball clutch releasable by unlocking assembly
An electronic article surveillance tag with a locking member having a clutch mechanism including a plunger member formed from a non-ferromagnetic material. The tag further includes a tag body member and a releasably engageable pin portion of a connecting member, the pin portion extending along a first axis. The clutch mechanism is movable parallel to the first axis between a first position that engages the pin portion to define a locked state and a second position corresponding to an unlocked state that allows pin portion detachment. The tag further includes an unlocking member slidably engaged with the tag body member and clutch mechanism and moveable along a second axis perpendicular to the first axis between a locked position and an unlocked position. Additionally, the tag may include an actuator connected to the unlocking member and configured to move the unlocking member from the locked position to the unlocked position. |
| US11732506B2 |
Electronic lock
A lock can include a motor assembly, a gear assembly, and an unlocking assembly. The motor assembly can include a motor and a drive shaft. The gear assembly can include a cam, a pinion gear, and a pinion. The pinion gear can include a plurality of teeth disposed along only a portion of a perimeter of the pinion gear. The pinion gear can be configured to engage the pinion. The pinion can be configured to translate laterally to release a biasing member to unlock a door of a container. |
| US11732503B2 |
Device for closing and opening and/or for locking and unlocking doors, in particular doors of household appliances such as washing machines or the like
A device for closing and opening doors and/or hatches and/or similar components, in particular of household appliances such as washing machines, in particular with top loading, dishwashers and similar household appliances, said device comprising a closing and opening assembly adapted to be fixed to one of a fixed part and the hatch of a household appliance and including a closing and opening element which is adapted to be switched by translation between a first end-stop position and a second end-stop position and vice versa; wherein said device comprises a permission element which is adapted to be switched by translation between a first end-stop own position thereof and a second end-stop own position thereof and vice versa, and wherein said permission element, during the translation thereof from said first end-stop own position thereof to said second end-stop own position thereof, is adapted to be locked in a third intermediate own position thereof between said first and second end-stop own positions thereof. |
| US11732500B2 |
Lever return mechanism using magnets
A lever apparatus having a lever connected to a latch assembly operable to open the latch when rotated to a second position from a first position under an actuation torque. The apparatus further includes a magnet assembly with first and second magnets operably coupled to the lever apparatus. The magnet assembly is operable to generate a return torque in an opposite direction to that of the actuation torque such that the lever is returned to the first position after the actuation torque is removed from the lever. |
| US11732499B2 |
Guide device and method for constructing a fence
A guide device (10) is disclosed for constructing a wire or cable fence. The device (10) is arranged for contact with, and movement along, strands of pretensioned wire or cable (64) which form the fence wires. The guide device (10) has a number of rotatable members (16) on a generally horizontal axis of rotation, which are each arranged in use to support one of the strands (64) at a respective, pre-determined elevation above surrounding ground (8). A plurality of fence posts (66) having through-holes (68) that are arranged for receipt of the respective strand(s) (64) can then be caused to slide along the strands (64) in use without contacting the surrounding ground (8), and be spaced apart along those strands (64) to form the posts of the fence. |
| US11732495B2 |
Impulse tuned mass damper for tall, slim structures
An impulse damper device, which is specifically provided for the construction or the dismantling of tall, slim constructions, in particular towers and preferably towers of wind turbines, in order to minimize or eliminate undesired vibration states, which often occur during the construction or taking apart and lead to large increases in the vibration amplitudes of the vibration system. The impulse tuned mass dampers are preferably provided for temporary mobile use, but, in principle, are also suitable for permanent use. |
| US11732493B2 |
Urban transformation and construction method for creating a public access tropical style swimming lagoon with beaches within vacant or abandoned sites
An urban transformation and construction method is disclosed that creates a tropical style swimming lagoon at vacant and/or abandoned sites. The transformation includes demolishing at least part of the vacant or abandoned site, excavating material from within the site; forming a basin for a large water body having a surface area of at least 3,000 m2, and constructing water containment walls on a first section of the basin to form a waterfront perimeter. The shape of the waterfront perimeter is mainly curved, the basin has a maximum width of 300 meters, and the bottom is covered with a non-permeable material. A sloped access area is constructed in a second section of the basin to form a beach. A barrier is constructed to control access into the area including the beach. At least one recreational facility is constructed including restaurants, bars, kiosks, stores, and/or cafes about the waterfront perimeter. |
| US11732492B2 |
UHPC material for reinforcing existing stone masonry wall and reinforcing method thereof
A method for reinforcing an existing stone masonry wall, wherein, the UHPC (ultra high performance concrete) material for reinforcing an existing stone masonry wall as a reinforcing material, comprising following steps: step (1): carrying out a pretreatment to the existing stone masonry wall to be reinforced; step (2): tensioning and thereby reinforcing the existing stone masonry wall pretreated in the step (1); step (3): injecting a prepared UHPC material into the mortar joint by a manual squeezing; step (4): spraying prepared UHPC material onto the existing stone masonry wall that has been treated in the step (3) by a spraying process; step (5): maintaining; the UHPC material includes: 550-600 kg/m3 of silicate cement, 180-200 kg/m3 of white silica fume, 510-530 kg/m3 of limestone powder, 715-735 kg/m3 of quartz sand, 60-75 kg/m3 of iron ore tailings particles, 50-60 kg/m3 of pumice particles, 15-30 kg/m3 of polycarboxylic acid water reducing agent, 230-255 kg/m3 of water and 25-35 kg/m3 of POM fiber. |
| US11732488B2 |
Vehicle for a thick matter pump apparatus
A vehicle having a thick matter pump has multiple supporting devices, a rotatable mast assembly with part-mast members, and a hydraulic drive assembly with hydraulic drives for the supporting devices and the mast assembly. A valve assembly is provided for the hydraulic drive assembly. The valve assembly has a group of proportional valves and a group of switching valve devices which are each connected to at least one hydraulic drive of the supporting devices or the part-mast members. The switching valve devices are connected downstream of the proportional valves. Exactly one switching valve device is supplied by exactly one proportional valve and is connected downstream of exactly one proportional valve such that outputs of the proportional valves lead exclusively to inputs of the switching valve devices. |
| US11732486B2 |
Plastic floor and production apparatus and production process of the same
At least on or near one of its edges a plastic floor includes a chamfer formed during a rolling press and plate press forming process. During the rolling press and plate press forming process of the plastic floor, a chamfer is formed at the periphery on the front surface of the plastic floor. The wear-resistant layer and color film layer at the chamfer are not damaged. When splicing, the chamfers on the two pieces of plastic floor are connected to each other to form a joint seam, and there is no need to cut chamfers at the edge of the floor before grooving, thereby reducing the production process, and improving the appearance of the joint seam. |
| US11732484B2 |
Flooring system
This invention relates to a method for adhering floor tiles together and the flooring system thereby created. The method utilizes individual adhesive units as fasteners for attachment of each floor tile to the next contiguous floor tile. The adhesive units are a multi-layered composite comprised of at least one adhesive layer and at least one layer of polymer film or textile substrate. When a series of floor tiles are attached to one another in this manner, a floating floorcovering article is achieved. |
| US11732483B2 |
Exterior cladding panels and methods for installing them
One aspect of the disclosure is an exterior cladding panel including one or more courses of simulated shingles, a locking clip extending from a front face of the exterior cladding panel, and a locking leg extending from a rear face of the exterior cladding panel. The exterior cladding panel also includes a first plurality of tabs extending from a top edge of the exterior cladding panel, where each tab in the first plurality of tabs includes at least one projection extending approximately perpendicular to the front face. A respective top end of each tab in the first plurality of tabs extends a common distance from the top edge of the exterior cladding panel. A second plurality of tabs extends from the top edge of the exterior cladding panel, where a respective top end of each tab in the second plurality of tabs extends the common distance from the top edge. |
| US11732482B2 |
Vertical cable barrier having rails with internal cable fitting engagement features
A rail panel includes a top rail defining a plurality of fastener receiving holes and a plurality of top cable holes. The rail panel includes a bottom rail defining a plurality of bottom cable holes and a plurality of clip receiving holes. The rail panel includes a plurality of vertical cables extending from the top rail to the bottom rail. The rail panel includes a plurality of threaded swage fittings, each coupled to a respective top end of one of the plurality of vertical cables, and a plurality of clip receiving swage fittings, each coupled to a respective bottom end of one of the plurality of vertical cables, and a plurality of clips, each received by a respective clip receiving swage fitting. |
| US11732481B2 |
Cantilever stair assembly
A cantilever stair assembly for installation in segments or sections includes a stair tread module including a stair tread plate having a tread hole. An embedded stair tread is inserted into and fixed within the tread hole. The stair tread module may include a first inner wall stair tread support and a second inner wall stair tread support for mounting to opposite sides of a vertical support member. Each of the first and second inner wall stair tread supports has a first plate with a plurality of support-member-engagement holes therethrough and a second plate perpendicular to the first plate and having a plurality of stair-tread-plate-engagement holes therethrough. The stair tread plate is secured to at least one of the plurality of stair-tread-plate-engagement holes of each of the first and second inner wall stair tread supports. |
| US11732476B2 |
Structural truss module with fastener web and manufacturing method therefor
A method of manufacturing a structural truss module that employs a fastener web to interconnect elongated wood chords includes spacing a pair of elongated chords in a parallel spaced relationship, followed by driving fasteners through a first of the chords and into the second of the chords at oblique angled. The fasteners may converge toward each other. The chords may optionally be cut at an intermediate position between longitudinal ends. The chords may be spaced with use of a jig assembly. A matrix of quasi-convergent adjacent pairs of fasteners may be employed. The structural truss modules may form part of a roof for a header or a structural wall. The fasteners may be threaded. |
| US11732470B2 |
Acoustic mount
An acoustic mount is described for damping vibrations between a primary structure of a building and a secondary structure of a building and which has a vibration damper interposed in use between the primary and secondary structures. The vibration damper is resiliently compressible in the axial direction and has at least one resiliently compressible damper element which is elongated in the axial direction so that the axial length of the damper element is greater than half of a transverse width thereof. The damper element reduces in cross sectional area in the axial direction; has a convex outer surface in planes containing the axial direction; and possesses non-linear axial deflection or compression characteristics under a range of static loading conditions enabling effective vibration damping or vibration isolation for a substantial range of loadings of the acoustic mount in use. Damper elements have a continuous convexity of outer surface extending to a tip and the continuous convex outer surface in a plane containing the axial direction has a curved shape defined by a quadratic equation, including segments of ellipses, parabolas, hyperbolas. |
| US11732468B2 |
Sound attenuating laminate materials
Sound absorbing or attenuating laminate flooring materials are provided, which are directed to be used in the production of floor covering, floor panels, furniture panels, cabinets, counter-tops and wall panels. As well, the methods for producing such products are provided. In particular, abrasion resistant panels, with a laminated structure, created by forming an assembly which consists of laminating a heat-activated resin impregnated paper wear layer, a decorative layer with printed graphics or a wood veneer decorative layer, a medium density (MDF) or high-density (HDF) natural fiber-based core and a resin impregnated paper balancing layer. To achieve sound absorbing and/or attenuating properties, any or all paper layers may be pre coated with an additional flexible elastomeric coating, film or material prior to assembly of the panel, or the natural fiber core panel may be coated with a flexible elastomeric coating, film or material prior to assembly with the papers. The flexible elastomeric coating, film or material acts to absorb, reduce, and/or ameliorate the sound transmissions inherent in laminated panels. |
| US11732464B2 |
Securing assembly
A securing assembly (10) for use in suspending an article, the securing assembly comprising an insertion arrangement (14) for insertion into the article, and an attaching arrangement (12) for attaching the insertion arrangement to a connector (104). The connector is configured to connect the securing assembly (10) to an elongate suspending member (100). Each of the insertion arrangement (14) and the attaching arrangement (12) define a respective through passage (46, 48) to allow the suspending member (100) to be inserted through the securing assembly (10). |
| US11732461B1 |
Article to suppress drywall cracking at interior corners
An article to suppress cracking of drywall at interior corners features a thin metal brace that includes a piece of sheet metal between 3 and 30 gauge thickness. If the device as-produced or as-received starts out as a flat sheet of metal, the base or flange of the device is then bent at about a 90 degree angle with respect to the rest of the device—the tongue. When the base or flange is then placed flat along the side of a stud or framing, the tongue of the device will then lie flat or flush along the front side of the stud, but at an angle, for example, 45 degrees, with respect to the longitudinal axis of the stud. In a door or window frame, another stud will intersect the first stud at a right angle. Where the tongue crosses this second stud, the tongue may be fastened to this second stud. In another embodiment, the tongue may be bent or folded over and fastened to the side of the stud. This device can be fastened with screws, nails, or staples, as well as a pressed gang plate system. Thus, the instant device serves to tie the framing members together. |
| US11732459B2 |
Locating pin assembly for a modular frame
A locating pin assembly for coupling a first modular frame to a second modular frame is disclosed. The locating pin assembly has a first gusset plate positioned between the first modular frame and the second modular frame. The first gusset plate has a first gusset plate aperture and a second gusset plate aperture for receiving fastening means for coupling the first-modular-frame-first-beam and the second-modular-frame-first-beam the gusset plate. The pin assembly also has a pin engaging the first gusset plate, the first modular frame and the second modular frame. Also disclosed are modular frame units having the pin assembly, system of modular frame units having the pin assembly and a method of coupling modular frame units. |
| US11732455B2 |
Unpowered automatic flushing module for flush valve having integrated flushing opening/closing portion
An unpowered automatic flushing module for a flush valve having an integrated flushing opening/closing portion is proposed. The module controls time to dispose of toilet paper with feces and flushing of the feces while suctioning air from outside through a toilet paper time adjustment part when a toilet user defecates and leaves a toilet seat, and controls time to dispose of the toilet paper with urine and flushing of the urine so as to flush an amount of water for urination while rapidly suctioning the air from the outside through the toilet paper time adjustment part and a urine flushing adjustment part when the toilet user urinates and leaves the toilet seat, thereby preventing the toilet user from wasting the water by unnecessarily pressing a lever. In addition, the flushing opening/closing portion is integrated into a module of a detection switch instead of fixing to the toilet seat separately. |
| US11732452B2 |
In-wall cistern and drinking water pipe system
The invention relates to a cistern, in particular an in-wall cistern, for a toilet or urinal, with a drain valve which has a closure body which can be lifted from a closed position into a flushing position. The closure body is designed as an overflow pipe and has a seal which rests tightly on a valve seat in the closed position, with at least one water intake line, with a valve assembly for letting in drinking water present in the water intake line, with a water discharge line for discharging the drinking water let in by the valve assembly, and with a controller which generates a control signal for actuating the valve assembly as a function of a sensor signal and/or when a predefined time interval has been exceeded. |
| US11732445B2 |
Retention system for attaching tool bits to a blade assembly
A tool bit includes a shank portion defining a longitudinal axis, a free end, and a perimeter, at least one anti-rotation feature on the perimeter extending to the free end, and a cross-hole defining a cross-hole axis along which the cross-hole extends through the shank portion. The tool bit also including a working portion extending downwardly axially from the shank portion. The working portion includes a rear region, a front working region defining a width with a midpoint, a first side region and a second side region. The first side region and the second side region define an angle of extension measured in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The cross-hole axis pass through the width of the front working region when projected onto a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. |
| US11732439B2 |
Remote control system and main control device
A master acquires, from a slave, a surrounding image obtained by capturing an image of surroundings of a construction machine from inside a cab seat of the construction machine, determines whether or not a working device is included in the surrounding image, and in a case of determining that the working device is not included in the surrounding image, calculates a position of the working device from a posture of the construction machine and displays, on a display device, a display object for informing an operator of the calculated position, together with the surrounding image. |
| US11732438B2 |
System and method for controlling bulldozer
A controller determines that a signal from an operating device represents either a normal operation to manually control a blade or a trigger operation to automatically control the blade. The controller moves the blade so that the angle of the blade is changed in accordance with the operation of the operating device when the signal from the operating device is determined as representing a normal operation. The controller moves the blade until the angle of the blade reaches a predetermined target angle when the signal from the operating device is determined as representing the trigger operation while the bulldozer is traveling. |
| US11732436B2 |
Loader lift arm
Disclosed embodiments include power machines and related structures of lift arms, implement carriers, follower links, and driver links which improve manufacturability, reduce component failures, and improve power machine design and functionality. In some embodiments, lift arm structures include cast lower lift arm portions. The cast lower lift arm portions include contoured upper ends which are sleeved onto contoured lower ends of upper lift arm portions to control stress points and to reduce stresses on welds. The follower link structures can include follower links which are configured to be positioned at least partially outside of the lift arm structure to improve rear visibility. The driver link structures can be configured to be laterally overlapping with innermost surfaces on the lift cylinder, but configured such that as the lift arm is raised the laterally overlapping portions are moved above the innermost surfaces of the lift cylinder. |
| US11732435B2 |
Latching system for dipper
A latching system associated with a dipper door of a dipper includes a latch bar that engages with a body of the dipper. The latch bar defines a longitudinal axis. The latch bar includes a housing, one or more shims, and a wear member removably coupled to the housing. The wear member defines a wear surface and a wear axis extending parallel to the wear surface. An angle defined between the wear axis and the longitudinal axis is less than 45 degrees. The latching system also includes an arm member pivotally coupled to the dipper door such that the arm member is pivotable along a first pivot plane. The arm member contacts a portion of the latch bar for moving the latch bar along the longitudinal axis. The latching system includes a guide assembly having a guide pulley and an actuation member that causes pivoting of the arm member. |
| US11732432B2 |
Method of constructing underwater concrete block structure
Disclosed is a method of constructing an underwater concrete block structure, including: fabricating a plurality of concrete blocks having a vertical hole extending in the vertical direction; forming a foundation concrete block structure by installing the concrete block on the seafloor; vertically installing at least one guide pole in the foundation concrete block structure; forming a concrete block stack by repeating a process of positioning the concrete block to be installed above the surface of the water; and forming a main concrete column for binding the plurality of concrete blocks. |
| US11732426B2 |
Systems and methods for counting work machine bit removal
A method of removing cutting bits from a milling work machine includes engaging a cutting bit connected to a rotary drum of the machine with a bit removal tool, actuating the bit removal tool to disconnect the bit from the machine, sensing a plurality of characteristics of removing the bit from the machine, and determining that the bit has been disconnected from the machine based on the sensed characteristics. |
| US11732425B2 |
Apparatus for distributing cement
There is a hopper having a substantially closed interior space that is configured to receive a binder, a fill assembly that is configured to be in fluid communication with the interior space of the hopper, and an exit port. Secured to the hopper is a base with at least one carrier. A pneumatic pump is secured to the hopper. An ingress pipe is secured to be in fluid communication with the pneumatic pump. A valve housing is secured to the ingress pipe and the exit port of the hopper. A valve is secured within the valve housing. An egress pipe is secured to the valve housing, and a spreader bar is secured to the egress pipe. |
| US11732422B2 |
Process for making multi-ply fibrous structure containing articles
Articles, for example multi-ply fibrous structure-containing articles such as multi-ply sanitary tissue products, containing two or more fibrous structure plies, and more particularly to multi-ply articles containing two or more fibrous structure plies having a plurality of fibrous elements wherein the articles exhibit improved bulk and absorbent properties compared to known articles and methods for making same, are provided. |
| US11732418B2 |
Composite structures for packaging articles and related methods
The composite structure includes a fiber-containing layer, such as a fiberboard layer or other layer having fibers from natural and/or synthetic sources, and a mineral-containing layer covering the fiber-containing layer. The fiber-containing layer and mineral-containing layer can be shaped, sized and manufactured such that the composite structure formed therefrom is capable of being machined to form a storage article. The composite structure has advantages in that it can improve whiteness, opacity, ink adhesion, materials reduction, barrier properties, recyclability, and printability. The composite can reduce polymer mass requirements for heat seal, barrier, and fiber adhesion. Further improvements include economics, pliability, and flexibility that is increased over the pliability of the fiber-containing layer alone. |
| US11732416B2 |
Method of making a molded paper web
A method of making a molded paper web. The method includes forming a nascent web from an aqueous solution of papermaking fibers, moving a dewatered web on a transfer surface, and applying a vacuum at a molding zone defined between the transfer surface and a molding roll. The molding roll includes a permeable patterned surface on an exterior of the molding roll. The method also includes transferring the dewatered web from the transfer surface to the permeable patterned surface at the molding zone. The vacuum is applied during the transferring of the dewatered web, and the papermaking fibers of the dewatered web are (i) redistributed on the permeable patterned surface and (ii) drawn into a plurality of recess of the permeable patterned surface, in order to form the molded paper web. |
| US11732413B2 |
Deflecting member for making fibrous structures
A method of making deflection members is disclosed. The deflection members are 3D objects that include cross-linkable polymers and are printed directly onto permeable materials utilizing at least two different printer settings. |
| US11732408B2 |
Method and apparatus for dyeing garments
Described herein are apparatuses and methods for dyeing garments. An exemplary apparatus comprises a dye injection system configured to dispense concentrated liquid dye; a dyeing machine comprising a dyeing chamber configured for dyeing at least one garment in a dyebath; and a controller in communication with the dye injection system and the dyeing machine, wherein the controller is configured: to receive at least one garment parameter corresponding to the at least one garment; based at least in part on the at least one received garment parameter, cause the dye injection system to dispense a volume of concentrated liquid dye containing an amount of dyestuff that can be substantially absorbed by the at least one garment; and cause the dyeing machine to execute a dye cycle such that substantially all of the dyestuff in the dispensed concentrated liquid dye is absorbed by the at least one garment within the dyeing chamber. |
| US11732406B2 |
Textured fibrous structures
Textured fibrous structures, and more particularly textured fibrous structures having a plurality of deformations such that the textures fibrous structures exhibit novel surface height properties compared to known fibrous structures, and methods for making such textured fibrous structures. |
| US11732399B2 |
Clothing treatment apparatus
A clothing treatment apparatus according to the present disclosure includes a cabinet which forms a treatment space for accommodating clothing, a duct in which an inside air channel which sucks inside air from the treatment space and guides the inside air to discharge the inside air to the treatment space, and an outside air channel which sucks outside air from an outer space of the cabinet and guides the outside air to discharge the outside air to the treatment space are preset, a fan which moves air in the duct, and (i) an opening and closing module which is operated to change whether or not a through-channel including at least one of an outside air inlet channel between the outer space and the outside air channel and (ii) an exhaust outlet channel between the treatment space and the outer space is blocked. |
| US11732397B2 |
Foam plug for reducing noise in a washing machine appliance
An appliance, such as a washing machine appliance, includes a cabinet comprising a wall defining an aperture configured for receiving support features during shipment of the appliance. When the appliance is installed, the support features are removed, leaving the aperture open and creating a path for noise transmission. Therefore, a sound reducing plug is configured for receipt within the aperture, the sound reducing plug being slightly oversized relative to the aperture such that an interference fit is formed between the sound reducing plug and the wall when the sound reducing plug is installed. |
| US11732391B2 |
Method of making article with ribbon structure and embroidered edges
A method of making an article of footwear with an upper including a ribbon structure is disclosed. The method includes laying down ribbon elements in straight and winding sections. The method includes stitching or otherwise attaching the ribbon elements to a backing layer. The method also includes embroidering a periphery of the ribbon structure to tack down any raised portions of the ribbon at the periphery. The method also includes inserting a lace through loops in the ribbon structure. |
| US11732390B2 |
Sewing machine threading device
Provided is a sewing machine threading device that is compactly configured, and that is capable of preventing a thread hooking claw from disturbing sewing work. When an up-and-down movement operation lever 9 is raised, a thread hooking claw 10 is located above a sewing needle not to disturb sewing work. When the up-and-down movement operation lever 9 is lowered, a sliding member 15 slides along a thread hooking guide shaft 16 to cause the thread hooking claw 10 to be lowered together with a thread hooking support rod 13, rotating unit 23 rotates the thread hooking claw 10 from behind the sewing needle toward an eye of the sewing needle in connection with lowering of the thread hooking support rod 13, and the thread hooking claw 10 is inserted into the eye of the sewing needle. |
| US11732388B2 |
Composite low-twist yarn towel and production method thereof
A composite low-twist towel that is formed of three parts: terry yarn, ground warp yarn and weft yarn. The ground warp yarn and the weft yarn are normal towel yarns and the terry yarn is a composite low-twist yarn. The composite low-twist yarn is composed of two yarns of different thickness, among them, the spun yarn is synthetic fiber spun yarn or filament yarn, and the thick yarn is the pure cotton yarn or the blended yarn of pure cotton and other fibers. The composite low-twist yarn is made into a warp beam through warping and sizing. Then, it interweaves with ground warp yarns and weft yarns through a towel loom or warp loom to form terry fabrics. |
| US11732387B2 |
Trim piece with variable stretch characteristics
Elastic trims and articles incorporating the same, and also methods of manufacturing and processing elastic trims and articles incorporating the same, are provided. An elastic trim may include a base textile that is knitted or woven, and may further include cables that are movably positioned in tunnel structures located within the base textile, the cables having a lower stretch characteristic than the base textile. The cables may be secured and removed at certain locations, thereby imparting a variable stretch characteristic to the elastic trim. The elastic trims may be incorporated into various articles, including waistbands, apparel, footwear, and bags. |
| US11732382B2 |
Roll-to-roll manufacturing machines and methods for producing nanostructure-containing polymer films
A roll-to-roll manufacturing machine suitable for processing and producing polymer films that contain nanostructures, including but not limited to multifunctional polymer films. The machine applies a liquid polymer on a substrate to form a liquid polymer film, at least partially embeds nanostructures into the liquid polymer film, melt casts a layer of a molten polymer on the liquid polymer film to produce a thin polymer film, organizes the nanostructures in a thickness direction of the thin polymer film comprising applying an electric field to the thin polymer film, aligns the nanostructures in the thin polymer film by simultaneously subjecting the thin polymer film to heat and a field that aligns the nanostructures, and solidifies the thin polymer film to freeze the nanostructures along nanocolumns in a thickness direction of a solidified polymer film resulting therefrom. |
| US11732381B2 |
Systems and methods to identify transcription factor activation domains and uses thereof
Embodiments herein describe systems and methods to identify transcription factor activation domains and uses thereof. Many embodiments obtain activation measurements of tiles or segments of known transcription factors in an organism. Further embodiments train a machine learning model, such as a convolutional neural network, to identify transcription factors and activation domains in other organisms of the same or different species. Such methods and systems can be used for industrial, medical, and research purposes. |
| US11732379B2 |
Treatment system and method
The treatment system provides a feature that may reduce cost of the electrochemical plating process by reusing the virgin makeup solution in the spent electrochemical plating bath. The treatment system provides a rotating filter shaft which receives the spent electrochemical plating bath and captures the additives and by-products created by the additives during the electrochemical plating process. To capture the additives and the by-products, the rotating filter shaft includes one or more types of membranes. Materials such as semi-permeable membrane are used to capture the used additives and by-products in the spent electrochemical plating bath. The treatment system may be equipped with an electrochemical sensor to monitor a level of additives in the filtered electrochemical plating bath. |
| US11732377B2 |
Methods for fabricating and etching porous silicon carbide structures
The present disclosure relates to methods of fabricating a porous structure, such as a porous silicon carbide structure. The methods can include a step of providing a structure to be rendered porous, and a step of providing an etching solution. The methods can also include a step of electrochemically etching the structure to produce pores through at least a region of the structure, resulting in the formation of a porous structure. The morphology of the porous structure can be controlled by one or more parameters of the electrochemical etching process, such as the strength of the etching solution and/or the applied voltage. |
| US11732376B2 |
Roughened plated sheet
Provided is a roughened plated sheet comprising a roughened plated layer having a roughened nickel plated layer and a zinc plated layer formed on at least one surface of a metal substrate in this order from the metal substrate side, wherein a ten-point average roughness Rzjis of a surface of the roughened plated layer, according to laser microscope measurement, is 3 μm or more. |
| US11732374B2 |
Reaction products of amine monomers and polymers containing saturated heterocyclic moieties as additives for electroplating baths
Reaction products of amines and polymers containing saturated heterocyclic moieties may be used as levelers in metal electroplating baths. The reaction products may plate metal with good surface properties and good physical reliability. |
| US11732365B2 |
Composition for removing ruthenium
The present invention addresses the problem of providing a remover composition which can sufficiently remove ruthenium (Ru) remaining on substrates and can be inhibited from evolving RuO4 gas. The remover composition, which is for removing ruthenium remaining on substrates, has a pH at 25° C. of 8 or higher and includes one or more pH buffer ingredients. |
| US11732364B2 |
Metal plate for deposition mask, and deposition mask and manufacturing method therefor
A metal plate to be used in the manufacture of a deposition mask comprises: a base metal plate; and a surface layer disposed on the base metal plate, wherein the surface layer includes elements different from those of the base metal plate, or has a composition ratio different from that of the base metal plate, and an etching rate of the base metal plate is greater than the etching rate of the surface layer. An embodiment includes a manufacturing method for a deposition mask having an etching factor greater than or equal to 2.5. The deposition mask of the embodiment includes a deposition pattern region and a non-deposition region, the deposition pattern region includes a plurality of through-holes, the deposition pattern region is divided into an effective region, a peripheral region, and a non-effective region, and through-holes can be formed in the effective region and the peripheral region. |
| US11732360B2 |
Film forming apparatus
Inside a heating space of a heating chamber, a first heating treatment of moving a substrate along a substrate moving direction is performed by a first conveyor. After that, first conveyance processing of moving the substrate along a conveying direction is performed by a second conveyor. At this time, source mist is sprayed on the substrate by first thin film forming nozzles. Subsequently, second heating treatment is performed by a third conveyor. After that, second conveyance processing is performed by a fourth conveyor. At this time, source mist is sprayed on the substrate by second thin film forming nozzles. |
| US11732346B2 |
Physical vapor deposition chamber and physical vapor deposition apparatus
Embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a physical vapor deposition (PVD) chamber and a PVD apparatus. The PVD chamber includes a chamber body. An upper electrode assembly is arranged in the chamber body. The upper electrode assembly includes a base plate assembly for carrying a magnetron, a backplate arranged at an interval with the base plate assembly, and a connection assembly that connects the base plate assembly to the backplate. The connection assembly is connected to the base plate assembly. The connection assembly is threadedly connected to the backplate, so that the interval between the base plate assembly and the backplate can be adjusted by moving the connection assembly relative to the backplate. The PVD chamber and the PVD apparatus of embodiments of the present disclosure can conveniently adjust a size of a target magnetic gap between the base plate assembly and the target according to requirements or actual conditions. |
| US11732345B2 |
Vapor deposition apparatus and method for coating a substrate in a vacuum chamber
A vapor deposition apparatus is described. The vapor deposition apparatus includes a substrate support for supporting a substrate to be coated; a vapor source with a plurality of nozzles for directing vapor toward the substrate support through a vapor propagation volume; and a heatable shield extending from the vapor source toward the substrate support. The heatable shield surrounds the vapor propagation volume at least partially and includes an edge exclusion portion for masking areas of the substrate not to be coated. The substrate support may be a rotatable drum with a curved drum surface, and the vapor deposition apparatus may be configured to move the substrate on the curved drum surface past the vapor source in a circumferential direction. |
| US11732342B2 |
Method for carburizing steel member, steel component, and carburizing agent
A method for carburizing a steel member of the present invention includes: bringing a carburizing agent into contact with at least a part of a surface of a steel member; and heating the steel member and the carburizing agent to allow carbon to penetrate into at least a part of the surface, in which the carburizing agent contains a Fe-C alloy powder, a graphite powder in an amount of 20% by volume or more and 70% by volume or less relative to a total volume of the carburizing agent, and a binder that binds the Fe-C alloy powder and the graphite powder to each other, and in the heating, a heating temperature is held for a certain period of time within a temperature range of an austenite region of a eutectic point of the steel member or higher and lower than the peritectic point of the steel member. |
| US11732334B2 |
Properties and parameters of novel biodegradable metallic alloys
The invention relates to biodegradable, metal alloys, methods for their preparation and applications for their use. The alloys include magnesium and other components, such as, yttrium, calcium, zirconium, and zinc. These elements are alloyed together in specific combinations and amounts in order to achieve an alloy having desired properties and characteristics. In certain embodiments, strontium or cerium may be included as an additive. The resulting alloys are particularly suitable for forming various medical devices for implantation into the body of a patient. |
| US11732333B2 |
Process for manufacturing sheet metal made of aluminum-copper-lithium alloy for manufacturing an airplane fuselage
The subject of the invention is a process for manufacturing a wrought product made of aluminum alloy comprising the following steps: a) casting a plate made of alloy comprising, in percentages by weight, Cu: 2.1 to 2.8; Li: 1.1 to 1.7; Mg: 0.2 to 0.9; Mn: 0.2 to 0.6; Ti: 0.01-0.2; Ag<0.1; Zr<0.08; Fe and Si #0.1 each; unavoidable impurities #0.05% each and 0.15% in total; remainder aluminum; b) homogenizing said plate at 480-520° C. for 5 to 60 hours; c) hot-rolling and optionally cold-rolling said homogenized plate to give a sheet; d) solution annealing the sheet at 470-520° C. for 5 minutes to 4 hours; e) quenching the solution-annealed sheet; f) controlled tensioning of the solution-annealed and quenched sheet with a permanent set of 1 to 6%; g) tempering of the tensioned sheet by heating at a temperature of at least 160° C. for a maximum time of 30 hours. |
| US11732329B2 |
Copper alloy, copper alloy plastic-processed material, component for electronic and electric devices, terminal, bus bar, and heat-diffusing substrate
A copper alloy has a composition including: 70 mass ppm or more and 400 mass ppm or less of Mg; 5 mass ppm or more and 20 mass ppm or less of Ag; less than 3.0 mass ppm of P; and a Cu balance containing inevitable impurities. In the copper alloy, the electrical conductivity is 90% IACS or more, and the average value of KAM values is 3.0 or less. |
| US11732326B1 |
Extraction of lithium from mudstone and sequestration of carbon dioxide
Embodiments of the present disclosure may include method for extracting lithium from a mudstone ore. Embodiments of the present disclosure may also include a method for extracting lithium from a mudstone formation and sequestering carbon dioxide into the mudstone formation in situ. |
| US11732325B2 |
Acid balance in a chloride heap leach
A method of controlling the acid balance in a high chloride heap leach process tomaximise the copper dissolution in a cure step and to increase overall copper recovery which include an agglomeration stage in which acid and process solutions are combined with the ore prior to stacking to form a heap followed by a cure phase to leach a portion of the copper in the ore in the heap followed by an irrigated leach phase in which the remaining copper minerals are leached and copper is recovered from a pregnant leach solution by a solvent extraction step followed by an electrowinning step wherein the acid concentration in the pregnant leach solution which reports to the solvent extraction step is less than 10 g/L to allow effective copper recovery from the pregnant leach solution in the solvent extraction step. |
| US11732318B2 |
Method for manufacturing magnetostrictive torque sensor shaft
A method for manufacturing a magnetostrictive torque sensor shaft (100) to which a sensor portion (2) of a magnetostrictive torque sensor (1) is to be attached includes: a heat treatment step of subjecting an iron-based shaft member to a carburizing, quenching, and tempering process; a shot peening step of performing shot peening using a steel shot media having a Vickers hardness at least equal to 1100 and at most equal to 1300, at least in a position on the shaft member, after the heat treatment step, to which the sensor portion (2) is to be attached; and a surface polishing step of subjecting the shaft member after the shot peening to surface polishing. |
| US11732315B2 |
Rapid diagnostic test for lamp
Compositions and methods are described that are directed to specific and sensitive methods of target nucleic acid detection and more specifically detecting target nucleic acids directly from biological samples. The compositions and methods were developed to be easy to use involving a minimum number of steps and giving rapid and consistent results either at point of care or in high throughput situations. The compositions and methods are directed to labelled probes and their uses in Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) diagnostic tests to detect target DNA from the environment or from an individual and also to detect specific variants of the target DNA, both with similar sensitivity. The compositions and methods may use any single improvement or combination of improvements selected from thermolabile enzyme variants, poloxamers, various salts, indicators and one or more LAMP primer sets for detecting single and/or multiple targets, probes for detecting variants of the targets including SARS-CoV-2 variants and lateral flow devices. |
| US11732312B2 |
Molecular marker of plasmodium falciparum artemisinin resistance
K13-propeller polymorphism is a useful molecular marker for tracking the emergence and spread of ART-resistant P. falciparum. The invention encompasses methods, compositions, and kits for detecting and genotyping Plasmodium, for example, Plasmodium falciparum. The methods, compositions, and kits can be used to detect the presence or absence of a mutated K-13 propeller nucleic acid or protein in the sample. |
| US11732310B2 |
DNA chip for detecting dental caries bacteria
Provided is a means/method with which it is possible to quickly and efficiently detect bacteria that cause dental caries and evaluate dental caries. The present invention pertains to a DNA chip, etc., that carries, for example, the following probe (a) and at least one probe from among the following probes (b) and (c). (a) A probe comprising a nucleic acid that hybridizes to 16S rRNA specific to each of one or more oral bacteria to be detected, wherein the probe is any of the following sequences (i)-(iii): (i) at least one sequence selected from nucleotide sequences represented by SEQ ID NOS: 2-7; (ii) a complementary sequence of a sequence of (i); or (iii) a sequence substantially identical to a sequence of (i) or (ii). (b) A total amount indicator probe. (c) An absolute amount indicator probe of one type or a plurality of types. |
| US11732309B2 |
Identification of white leghorns red plumage mutagenic mutant genotype and cultivation method for supporting system of red plumage pink shell layer chickens
The present invention discloses a method for breeding the commercial strains of red feather pink-shell laying hens. It provides a primer pair for identifying the red feather causative mutation homozygous genotype of white leghorn chickens, which is composed of the single-stranded DNA molecule shown in Sequence 2 of the Sequence List and the single-stranded DNA molecule shown in Sequence 3 of the list. After the primer was designed according to the upstream and downstream nucleotide sequences of the 18,288,303rd deoxynucleotide in the positive-sense strand of the 11th chromosome as shown in the sequence information of the chicken reference genome Gallus_gallus-4.0 version published in NCBI, the genotype (SNP) at this site is tested through the restriction fragment length polymorphism, the genotype of the site (SNP) was tested through the restriction fragment length polymorphism; the offspring hens obtained by cross breeding the homogenous female parent (the homogenous female parent was obtained through expanded propagation of the white leghorn chickens with the red feather causative mutation homozygous genotype) and the Rhode Island Red rooster as a male parent are all of red feather phenotype, meeting the market demands and enjoying a broad prospect for promotion. |
| US11732308B2 |
Methods and compositions for prediction of therapeutic efficacy of cancer treatments and cancer prognosis
The invention generally relates to methods and compositions for the prediction of therapeutic efficacy of cancer treatments and the prognosis of cancer. The invention discloses markers that are associated with favorable and unfavorable outcomes, respectively, in certain cancer treatments and are useful as prognostic markers for cancer. Methods involving these markers are disclosed for predicting cancer therapy benefit and prognosing clinical outcome for cancer patients. |
| US11732301B2 |
Hybrid nanopore sensors
The disclosure provides detection apparatus having one or more nanopores, methods for making apparatus having one or more nanopore and methods for using apparatus having one or more nanopores. Uses include, but are not limited to detection and sequencing of nucleic acids. |
| US11732300B2 |
Increasing efficiency of spatial analysis in a biological sample
Disclosed herein are methods of amplifying an analyte in a biological sample using a bridging oligonucleotide that hybridizes to a captured analyte. The methods disclosed herein include steps of (a) contacting a biological sample with a substrate having capture probes comprising a capture domain and a spatial barcode; (b) hybridizing the analyte to the capture domain; and (c) contacting the analyte to a bridging oligonucleotide comprising (i) a capture-probe-binding sequence, and (ii) an analyte-binding sequence; (d) extending the bridging oligonucleotide; and (e) determining (i) all or a part of the sequence of the analyte, or a complement thereof, and (ii) the spatial barcode, or a complement thereof, and using the determined sequence of (i) and (ii) to determine the location of the analyte in the biological sample. |
| US11732298B2 |
Methods for biological sample processing and analysis
Provided are methods for biological sample processing and analysis. A method can comprise providing a substrate configured to rotate. The substrate can comprise an array having immobilized thereto a biological analyte. A solution comprising a plurality of probes may be directed, via centrifugal force, across the substrate during rotation of the substrate, to couple at least one of the plurality of probes with the biological analyte. A detector can be configured to detect a signal from the at least one probe coupled to the biological analyte, thereby analyzing the biological analyte. |
| US11732296B2 |
Two-dimensional channel FET devices, systems, and methods of using the same for sequencing nucleic acids
An apparatus includes a biosensor integrated circuit (IC) chip having multiple well structures configured to receive a liquid comprising one or more biological analytes. The well structures include a passivation layer with an opening over one or more field effect transistors (gFETs) which include a layer of 2D channel material selected from molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) and graphene; a drain electrode connected to a first end of the channel; a source electrode connected to a second end of the channel, wherein the individual gFETs are configured such that liquid received by the well structure is confined to form a liquid gate above a top surface of the channel. A system and method perform various functions of the apparatus. |
| US11732293B2 |
Biomarker detection from fluid samples
Described herein are systems and methods which utilize an array of wells to isolate pathogens and nucleic acid detection techniques to accurately and rapidly detect pathogens in fluid samples, even in very low concentrations, including from solid or semi-solid samples that have been fluidized. The provided systems and methods dry the fluid sample to deposit a fraction of the total volume in a number of wells and perform nucleic acid detection on individual wells to detect even individual pathogens and provide a quantitative analysis of the amount of pathogen within the sample. Also provided are methods and systems for precise delivery of dried materials, including biomolecules that are enzymes of use in the process, to microwells. |
| US11732291B2 |
Asymmetric hairpin target capture oligomers
The invention provides an improved stem-loop target capture oligomer and methods of use. Such a target capture oligomer has a target-binding segment forming a loop flanked by stem segments forming a stem. The stem segments are of unequal length. Such probes show little or no binding to immobilized probes in the absence of a target nucleic acid but offer good target sensitivity. The probes are particularly useful in multiplex methods of detection in which multiple target capture oligomers are present for detecting of multiple target nucleic acids (for example, detecting multiple polymorphic forms of a target gene). |
| US11732286B2 |
T5 exonuclease-based method to identify DNA topoisomerase inhibitors
The present invention provides assays and methods for studying DNA topology and topoisomerases. The assays and methods utilize a circular plasmid DNA comprising one or more hairpin structures and the ability of T5 exonuclease (T5E) to digest the circular plasmid DNA in a specific configuration. The assays and methods can be used as a high throughput screening for inhibitors of, for example, DNA gyrases and DNA topoisomerases I for anticancer drug and antibiotics discovery. |
| US11732284B2 |
Trichoderma reesei mutant strain, and method of producing protein
A mutant strain of Trichoderma reesei has a mutation that eliminates or reduces a function of a polypeptide consisting of the amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO: 2. A method produces a protein, the method including a step of cultivating the mutant strain. |
| US11732281B2 |
Methods for making L-glufosinate
Methods for the production of L-glufosinate (also known as phosphinothricin or (S)-2-amino-4-(hydroxy(methyl)phosphonoyl)butanoic acid) are provided. The methods comprise a two-step process. The first step involves the oxidative deamination of D-glufosinate to PPO (2-oxo-4-(hydroxy(methyl)phosphinoyl)butyric acid). The second step involves the specific amination of PPO to L-glufosinate, using an amine group from one or more amine donors. By combining these two reactions, the proportion of L-glufosinate in a mixture of L-glufosinate and D-glufosinate can be substantially increased. |
| US11732275B2 |
Cell microinjection system with force feedback
A novel piezo-driven cell injection system with force feedback overcomes the unsatisfied force interaction between the pipette needle and embryos in conventional position control. By integrating semiconductor strain-gage sensors for detecting the cell penetration force and the micropipette relative position in real time, the developed cell microinjection system features high operation speed, confident success rate, and high survival rate. The effectiveness of the developed cell injection system is experimentally verified by penetrating zebrafish embryos. The injection of 100 embryos are conducted with separate position control and force control. Results indicate that the force control enables a survival rate of 86%, which is higher than the survival rate of 82% produced by the position control in the same control environment. The experimental results quantitatively demonstrate the superiority of force control over conventional position control for the first time. |
| US11732274B2 |
Methods and compositions for evolving base editors using phage-assisted continuous evolution (PACE)
The instant specification provides for evolved base editors which overcome deficiencies of those in art (including increased efficiency and/or decreased requirement for specific sequence-context at an editing site) and which are obtained a result of a phage-assisted continuous evolution (PACE) system. In particular, the instant specification provides for evolved cytidine base editors (e.g., based on APOBEC1, CDA, or AID cytidine deaminase domains) which overcome deficiencies of those in art (including increased efficiency and/or decreased requirement for specific sequence-context at an editing site) and which are obtained a result of a phage-assisted continuous evolution (PACE) system. |
| US11732272B2 |
Polynucleotides and polypeptides of plant and bacterial origin for protecting plants from pathogenic fungi
The present invention relates to polynucleotides and polypeptides derived from plants and bacteria which are associated with increased resistance of plants to pathogenic fungi and/or Oomycetes. The fungicidal polypeptides of the invention are particularly effective in combating fungi inducing root rot and stalk rot in plants. The present invention further provides methods of using the polynucleotides and polypeptides of the invention for controlling plant fungal/Oomycetes pathogens and for producing transgenic plants having increased resistance to the pathogens. |
| US11732271B2 |
Stem rust resistance genes and methods of use
Compositions and methods and for enhancing the resistance of wheat plants to wheat stem rust caused by Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici are provided. The compositions comprise nucleic acid molecules encoding resistance (R) gene products and variants thereof and plants, seeds, and plant cells comprising such nucleic acid molecules. The methods for enhancing the resistance of a wheat plant to wheat stem rust comprise introducing a nucleic acid molecule encoding an R gene product into a wheat plant cell. Additionally provided are methods for using the wheat plants in agriculture to limit wheat stem rust. |
| US11732269B2 |
Recombinant maize B chromosome sequence and uses thereof
The present disclosure provides maize B chromosome genomic loci and methods of using for agronomic practices. |
| US11732263B2 |
Compounds and methods for modulating PLP1
Provided are compounds, methods, and pharmaceutical compositions for reducing the amount or activity of PLP1 RNA in a cell or subject, and in certain instances reducing the amount of proteolipid protein 1 in a cell or subject. Such compounds, methods, and pharmaceutical compositions are useful to ameliorate at least one symptom or hallmark of a leukodystrophy. Such symptoms and hallmarks include hypotonia, nystagmus, optic atrophy, respiratory distress, motor delays, cognitive dysfunction, speech dysfunction, spasticity, ataxia, seizures, choreiform movements, and death. Such leukodystrophies include Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease. |
| US11732261B2 |
Selective antisense compounds and uses thereof
The present invention provides oligomeric compounds. Certain such oligomeric compounds are useful for hybridizing to a complementary nucleic acid, including but not limited, to nucleic acids in a cell. In certain embodiments, hybridization results in modulation of the amount activity or expression of the target nucleic acid in a cell. |
| US11732260B2 |
Compounds and methods for the modulation of amyloid-β precursor protein
Certain embodiments disclosed herein are directed to compounds and methods for modulating APP expression. In certain embodiments, modulating the splicing of amyloid precursor protein (APP) reduces amyloid β (Aβ) production. |
| US11732259B2 |
Peptide oligonucleotide conjugates
Oligonucleotide analogues conjugated to carrier peptides are provided. The disclosed compounds are useful for the treatment of various diseases, for example diseases where inhibition of protein expression or correction of aberrant mRNA splice products produces beneficial therapeutic effects. |
| US11732256B2 |
Multivalent glycopeptides that tightly bind to target proteins
The invention relates to a glycopolypeptide that includes one or more modified amino acid residues having a sidechain comprising a monosaccharide or an oligosaccharide, wherein the glycopolypeptide binds specifically to a carbohydrate-binding monoclonal antibody with an affinity of less than 100 nM. Immunogenic conjugates that include the glycopolypeptide, and pharmaceutical compositions that include the glycopolypeptide or the immunogenic conjugate are also disclosed. Various method of using the glycopolypeptides, immunogenic conjugates, and pharmaceutical compositions are disclosed, including inducing an immune response, inhibiting viral or bacterial infection, treating a cancerous condition, and detecting a neutralizing antibody. |
| US11732255B2 |
CBLB endonuclease variants, compositions, and methods of use
The present disclosure provides improved genome editing compositions and methods for editing a CBLB gene. The disclosure further provides genome edited cells for the prevention, treatment, or amelioration of at least one symptom of, a cancer, an infectious disease, an autoimmune disease, an inflammatory disease, or an immunodeficiency. |
| US11732253B2 |
Repurposing beads in sample cleanup
The present invention provides methods for repurposing beads and other solid supports for separately capturing RNA and DNA without a loss of binding capacity by using a surfactant. |
| US11732248B2 |
Engineered biocatalysts and methods for synthesizing chiral amines
The present disclosure provides engineered transaminase polypeptides for the production of amines, polynucleotides encoding the engineered transaminases, host cells capable of expressing the engineered transaminases, and methods of using the engineered transaminases to prepare compounds useful in the production of active pharmaceutical agents. |
| US11732244B2 |
Methods for increasing the infectivity of viruses utilizing alkyne-modified fatty acids
Methods of using viruses labeled with alkyne-modified biomolecules, such as fatty acids, carbohydrates and lipids, to treat a plant, an insect or an animal infected with a virus or to increase the infectivity of a virus, such as the human immunodeficiency virus, are provided. Also provided are methods of labeling a virus, such as human immunodeficiency virus, with an alkyne-modified biomolecule, such as a fatty acid, a carbohydrate, or an isoprenoid lipid. The viruses labeled with alkyne-modified biomolecules may be combined with a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient to produce a pharmaceutical composition, optionally containing another anti-viral agent and/or a delivery agent, such as a liposome. |
| US11732240B2 |
Direct conversion method of somatic cell into Hepatic stem cell, hepatic cell, or cholangiocyte
The present invention relates to a composition for inducing direct conversion from a somatic cell into one or more kinds selected from the group consisting of an induced Hepatic stem cell (iHSC), a hepatocyte, and a cholangiocyte, and a method of direct conversion of a somatic cell into one or more kinds selected from the group consisting of an induced Hepatic stem cell, a hepatocyte, and a cholangiocyte. |
| US11732238B2 |
Main-chain liquid crystalline hydrogels for cell culture
Provided are polymers, which may be crosslinked to form a main-chain liquid crystalline (LC) hydrogel with a three-dimensional network. Also provided are methods of using the hydrogel as a substrate for tissue culture. For example, the hydrogel may organize into LC phases and encapsulate a plurality of cells within its polymeric network. In some embodiments, human stem cells are cultured using the present method with good viability and demonstrate faster proliferation in the present LC hydrogel compared to a non-LC gel. |
| US11732233B2 |
Adipose tissue digestion system and tissue processing method
A tissue processing system for dissociation of and release of cellular components from adipose tissue to prepare stromal vascular fraction includes a portable tissue processing unit for containing biological material including adipose tissue during enzymatic digestion processing and a digestion drive unit configured to receive the tissue processing unit for rotational processing of the tissue processing unit about an axis of rotation. The unit has an upright orientation and a reclined orientation in which the axis of rotation is at a reclined angle to horizontal relative to the upright orientation. The digestion drive unit is configured to receive and drive rotation of the tissue processing unit in the reclined orientation. Methods for processing biological material including adipose tissue include enzymatically digesting adipose tissue with rotation of a tissue processing unit around an axis of rotation in a reclined orientation. |
| US11732230B2 |
Biomimetic system
A biomimetic system is provided for evaluating an effect of a test sample in vitro, and includes at least one organ chip, at least one medium container, a liquid pump, a nebulizer, a gas pump, and a chamber device. The liquid pump is provided to drive a liquid medium in the medium container to flow into a lower sub-channel of the organ chip and then to be discharged back into the medium container. The nebulizer is provided for atomizing a test solution including the test sample into an aerosol. The gas pump is provided to generate a pressurized gas which force the aerosol to flow out of a chamber of the chamber device and then to flow through an upper sub-channel of the organ chip. |
| US11732224B2 |
Solid perfume-containing composition
A solid, particulate composition having at least one water-soluble carrier material, at least one fragrance and at least one rheology modifier, wherein the carrier material is a water-containing salt (hydrate) whose water vapor partial pressure at a specific temperature in the range from 30 to 100° C. corresponds to the H2O partial pressure of the saturated solution of this salt, such that the salt melts at this temperature in its own crystal water. The invention further relates to processes for producing the solid composition, and to a washing or cleaning product including the solid composition. In addition, the present invention also relates to the use of a washing or cleaning product of this kind for cleaning of textiles or hard surfaces, and corresponding methods of cleaning textiles or hard surfaces using a washing or cleaning product of this kind. |
| US11732212B2 |
Aqueous metalworking fluids and methods for using the same
This disclosure relates generally to metalworking fluids. This disclosure relates more particularly to water-soluble metalworking fluids that include high viscosity polymers, and that can be used in metal cold rolling operations. |
| US11732210B2 |
Marine engine lubrication
An additive concentrate package for a marine engine cylinder lubricant is made by mixing an oil of lubricating viscosity, a metal detergent and an oil-soluble alkoxylated alcohol. |
| US11732207B2 |
Lubricating oil composition for internal combustion engine
A lubricating oil composition for an internal combustion engine has a HTHS viscosity at 150° C. of 2.55-2.84 mPa·s and includes: (A) a lubricating base oil including (a) mineral base oil(s) and/or (a) synthetic base oil(s), and having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of 3.8-4.6 mm2/s; (B) 1000-2000 mass ppm, in terms of metal content, of a metallic detergent including (a) metal salicylate detergent(s), and delivering ≥10 mmol/kg of total salicylate soap base per kilogram of the composition; (C) 1.0 to 4.0 mass % of a comb-shaped poly(meth)acrylate having a Mw of 350,000-1,000,000 and a PDI of ≤4.0; and (D) 100-1000 mass ppm, in terms of nitrogen, of a succinimide dispersant including (i) (a) non-modified succinimide dispersant(s) and/or (ii) (a) boric acid-modified succinimide dispersant(s), wherein the (i) and the (ii), in total, deliver ≥70 mass % of total nitrogen content of the component (D). |
| US11732202B1 |
Integration process for pyrolysis oil upgrading with maximized BTX yield
A method for producing aromatic compounds from pyrolysis oil comprises: upgrading the pyrolysis oil to pyrolysis gasoline in a multi-stage reactor comprising a slurry-phase reactor and a fixed-bed reactor, wherein the slurry-phase reactor comprises a mixed metal oxide catalyst, and the fixed-bed reactor comprises a mesoporous zeolite-supported metal catalyst; aromatizing the pyrolysis gasoline in an aromatization unit; hydrodealkylating and transalkylating a product from the aromatization unit in a hydrodealkylation-transalkylation unit, thereby producing an aromatic stream; and processing the aromatic stream in an aromatics recovery complex to produce the aromatic compounds comprising benzene, toluene, and xylenes (BTX). |
| US11732197B2 |
Circular economy for plastic waste to polyethylene and chemicals via refinery crude unit
Provided is a continuous process for converting waste plastic into recycle for polyethylene polymerization or for normal alpha olefins. The process comprises selecting waste plastics containing polyethylene and/or polypropylene and then passing the waste plastics through a pyrolysis reactor to thermally crack at least a portion of the polyolefin waste and produce a pyrolyzed effluent. The pyrolyzed effluent is separated into offgas, a naphtha/diesel fraction, a heavy fraction, and char. The naphtha/diesel fraction is passed to a crude unit in a refinery from which is recovered a straight run naphtha fraction (C5-C8) or a propane/butane (C3-C4) fraction. The straight run naphtha fraction, or propane and butane (C3-C4) fraction, is passed to a steam cracker for ethylene production. The ethylene is converted to normal alpha olefin and/or polyethylene. Also, a heavy fraction from the pyrolysis reactor can be combined with a heavy fraction of normal alpha olefin stream recovered from the steam cracker. The combined heavy fraction and heavy fraction of normal alpha olefin stream can be passed to a wax hydrogenation zone to produce wax. |
| US11732196B2 |
Method for upgrading pyrolysis oil through seawater electrochemical pretreatment of biomass feedstock
Provided is a method for upgrading pyrolysis oil through seawater electrochemical pretreatment of biomass and use thereof. The method includes: (1) crushing and sieving a biomass raw material to obtain a crushed biomass raw material, adding the crushed biomass raw material to a salt solution and mixing to be uniform to obtain a reactant mixture; performing an electrolytic reaction on the reactant mixture under conditions of stirring and an external voltage of 5-15 V for 2-8 hours to obtain a product mixture; after the electrolytic reaction, subjecting the product mixture to a suction filtration, collecting a filter cake, washing the filter cake and drying to obtain a pretreated biomass, and (2) subjecting the pretreated biomass obtained in step (1) to a pyrolysis reaction at a temperature of 400-600° C. for 30-90 minutes in a protective gas atmosphere, and collecting a pyrolysis oil by an organic solvent. |
| US11732191B2 |
Compound, polymerizable composition, cured product, optical film, polarizing plate, and image display device
Provided is a compound which is capable of reducing a tilt angle of a liquid crystal molecule, and a polymerizable composition, a cured product, an optical film, a polarizing plate, and an image display device, each using the compound. The compound is represented, for example, by Formula (I), P-Sp-Z-G1-(X1-Cy1)n-(X2-A1)m-X3-A2. |
| US11732189B2 |
Quantum dots and method of manufacturing quantum dots
Tetrapod-shaped quantum dots having a tetrapod shape in which a core includes a plurality of arms, and each of the arms have a different growth degree depending on the crystal direction. |
| US11732186B2 |
Core/shell nanocrystals with copper sulfide cores and lead sulfide shells
A process for synthesizing Cu2-xS/PbS core/shell nanocrystals. Pb-oleate is mixed with 1-octadecene and heated to 60° C. Cu2-xS core solution and bis(trimethylsilyl)sulfide stock solution are added and the mixture is stirred at 60° C. for 6 minutes to form the PbS shell around the Cu2-xS nanocrystal cores. The flask is cooled and acetonitrile and toluene is added and the mixture is centrifuged to precipitate and remove the Cu2-xS/PbS core/shell nanocrystals from the reaction mixture. The reaction also produces homogeneously nucleated PbS nanocrystals, which are removed from the Cu2-xS/PbS core/shell reaction mixture via size-selective precipitation. By tailoring the amounts of Pb-oleate and bis(trimethylsilyl)sulfide stock solution in the reaction vessel, while maintaining their molar ratio of 1.5:1 and the number of Cu2-xS cores in the reaction, Cu2-xS/PbS core/shell nanocrystals having a predetermined shell thickness of PbS, and thus a predetermined level of chemical stability, can be obtained. |
| US11732185B2 |
High viscosity friction reducer for fracturing fluid
A friction reducer includes a polysaccharide-graft-water-soluble polymer is provided. A polysaccharide in an amount of from about 0.1 to 50% by weight (wt. %) may make up the polysaccharide-graft-water-soluble polymer. A wellbore treatment fluid is provided that includes an aqueous base fluid and the friction reducer in an amount up to about 10% of the wellbore treatment fluid. A method of using a wellbore treatment fluid includes the step of introducing the wellbore treatment fluid as previously provided into a wellbore. |
| US11732184B2 |
Method of manufacture and using rod-shaped proppants and anti-flowback additives
A sintered rod-shaped proppant and anti-flowback agent possesses high strength and high conductivity. The sintered rods comprise between about 0.2% by weight and about 4% by weight aluminum titanate. In some embodiments, the sintered rods are made by mixing bauxitic and non-bauxitic sources of alumina that may also contain several so-called impurities (such as TiO2), extruding the mixture, and sintering it. The starting material may optionally be milled to achieve better compacity and crush resistance in the final sintered rod. A fracturing fluid may comprise the sintered rods alone or in combination with a proppant, preferably a proppant of a different shape. |
| US11732179B2 |
Proppant-fiber schedule for far field diversion
Methods include pumping a fracturing pad fluid into a subterranean formation under conditions of sufficient rate and pressure to create at least one fracture in the subterranean formation, the fracturing pad fluid including a carrier fluid and a plurality of bridging particles, the bridging particles forming a bridge in a fracture tip of a far field region of the formation. Methods further include pumping a first plurality of fibers into the subterranean formation to form a low permeability plug with the bridging particles, and pumping a proppant fluid comprising a plurality of proppant particles. |
| US11732174B2 |
Thermally conductive polymer compositions containing carbon black
A composite polymer composition comprising partially crystallized carbon black. The composition exhibits superior thermal transfer properties in plastic formulations. The polymer precursor exhibits excellent rheology when compared to similar compositions comprising traditional carbon blacks. The composite polymers provide for higher loading of more thermally conductive carbon blacks in a variety of composite polymer compositions. |
| US11732171B2 |
Encapsulation of thermal energy storage media
In one embodiment, a metal-plated polymer object includes a polymer surface, a first metal layer that has been applied to the polymer surface to render it electrically conductive, and a second metal layer that has been deposited on the first metal layer. |
| US11732168B2 |
Water-based adhesive consisting of dispersed polymer and emulsified silicone resin polymer
A water-based adhesive which comprises a dispersed polymer and an emulsified silicone resin polymer. The adhesive is postcrosslinkable via reactive groups. |
| US11732164B2 |
Low-dielectric adhesive composition
The present invention aims to provide an adhesive composition which exhibits high adhesive property not only to the conventional polyimide and polyester film but also to a metal substrate, can achieve high solder heat resistance and exhibits excellent low-dielectric characteristics. According to the present invention, there is provided an adhesive composition containing an acid-modified polyolefin (a), an oligo-phenylene ether (b) having a number-average molecular weight of 3000 or less, and an epoxy resin (c), wherein the adhesive composition satisfies the following requirement(s) (A) and/or (B): (A) The adhesive composition contains more than 20 parts by mass and 60 parts by mass or less of the epoxy resin (c) to 100 parts by mass of the acid-modified polyolefin (a); (B) The adhesive composition further contains a polycarbodiimide (d). |
| US11732162B2 |
Anisotropic conductive adhesives for thermo-compression bonding containing solder conductive particles and flux additives and method of connecting electronic parts using the same
Disclosed are an anisotropic conductive adhesives for thermo-compression bonding containing solder conductive particles and flux additives and a method of connecting electronic parts using the same. The anisotropic conductive adhesives for thermo-compression bonding may include a flux activator, solder particles and polymer resin. |
| US11732159B1 |
Methods of disassembling apparel products having boronate adhesives
Embodiments provide methods of disassembling an apparel product. The methods include exposing an adhesive of the apparel product to a composition having an acidic pH. The adhesive is disposed at least partially between a major component and a minor component of the apparel product. The adhesive includes a material having a boronate ester bond. The major component forms a base portion of the apparel product and is configured to be supported and worn at least partially over a portion of a wearer. The minor component forms a secondary portion configured to be coupled to the major component with the adhesive. The methods include separating the major component from the minor component adjoined by the adhesive. |
| US11732154B2 |
Coating composition and method for forming multilayer coating film
The present invention provides a coating composition capable of forming a coating film having a good appearance and design of a coating film and having coating film properties such as scratch resistance with a good balance. Furthermore, the present invention provides a method for forming a multilayer coating film including forming a coating film using the coating composition of the present invention. |
| US11732153B2 |
Coating liquid composition and process for producing article provided with film using it
To provide a coating liquid composition containing a fluororesin, whereby a film excellent in the surface flatness can be formed by a plate printing method. A coating liquid composition comprising a fluororesin having an aliphatic ring in the main chain and a fluorinated solvent, wherein the fluorinated solvent has a boiling point of at least 185° C., and the composition has a viscosity of at most 1,000 mP·s at 25° C. |
| US11732147B2 |
Material for 3D printing and method of making and use of the material
A transparent, elastic, and biocompatible 1K silicone for additive manufacturing that can be printed by stereolithographic processes, includes at least 25-75% by weight of a monomeric or oligomeric dimethacrylate based on silicone or silicone urethanes having a viscosity of <100 Pa·s, 20-50% by weight of one or more monomeric/oligomeric cyclic (meth)acrylates having a viscosity of <0.5 Pa·s, 1-25% by weight of silicone oil having a viscosity of <1 Pa·s, 0.5-20% by weight of fillers with a particle size of <100 μm, 0.1-5% by weight of one or a combination of a plurality of photoinitiators whose absorption is in the wavelength range of the laser beam or irradiation source used. |
| US11732141B2 |
Functionalized dimethoxyphenol monomers and methods for preparing such monomers
Dimethoxyphenol-based monomers containing polymerizable functional groups such as [meth]acrylate groups are useful for the preparation of polymers, wherein one or more dimethoxyphenyl moieties are part of side chains pendant to the backbones of the polymers. The polymers thereby obtained may have different, improved properties, such as higher glass transition temperatures, thermal stability and solvent resistance, as compared to polymers based on other types of lignin-derived monomers. |
| US11732139B2 |
Use of a substrate coating for decreasing leakage of matter
There is provided a method for decreasing leakage of matter from an object to a surrounding, said object being coated with a coating at least partially applied on the object, said coating comprising an at least partially covering layer comprising silver, said object optionally comprising area(s) without said layer, said coating comprising metal particles applied on the layer and optionally on areas without said layer, said metal particles comprising palladium and at least one metal selected from the group consisting of gold, ruthenium, rhodium, osmium, iridium, niobium, neodymium and platinum and wherein the amount of the metal particles is in the interval 0.01-8 μg/cm2. Advantages include that leakage of matter such as latex allergens of metal ions can be reduced while the coating is both biocompatible and antimicrobial. Further, the blood clotting can be reduced. |
| US11732138B2 |
Deep ultraviolet-excitable water-solvated polymeric dyes
Water solvated polymeric dyes having a deep ultraviolet excitation spectrum are provided. The subject polymeric dyes include a light harvesting multichromophore having conjugation-modifying repeat units incorporated into the polymer backbone to provide segments of π-conjugated co-monomers having limited π-conjugation between segments. Polymeric tandem dyes are also provided that further include a signaling chromophore covalently linked to the multichromophore in energy-receiving proximity therewith. Also provided are labelled specific binding members that include the subject water solvated polymeric dyes. Methods of evaluating a sample for the presence of a target analyte and methods of labelling a target molecule in which the subject polymeric dyes find use are also provided. Systems and kits for practicing the subject methods are also provided. |
| US11732134B2 |
Benzocyclobutene-containing polyimide resin and its composition, manufacturing method, redistribution layer, polyimide film, and use
A benzocyclobutene-containing polyimide resin and a benzocyclobutene-containing polyimide resin composition are provided. The composition includes: (a) a filler: hollow silica, a perfluoroalkoxy alkane resin, or a combination thereof, and (b) a benzocyclobutene-containing polyimide resin with characteristics of high heat resistance, low dielectric property, low elastic modulus, and suitable for manufacturing a redistribution layer and a polyamide film of a semiconductor packaging material in a high-speed and high-frequency field. |
| US11732127B2 |
Polymeric composite materials and methods of making them
Disclosed are processes for making polymeric composite materials and composite materials made from those processes, the process comprising: providing a mixture, comprising: a liquid, a polymer precursor, and a dispersed-phase precursor; and subjecting the mixture to reaction conditions sufficient: to effect polymerization of the polymer precursor to produce a polymer and a reaction product; and to remove substantially all the liquid and reaction product from the mixture; wherein said reaction conditions comprise: pressure between about 10 millitorr and about 300 torr; and temperature: greater than or equal to the highest boiling point of the liquid and reaction product; less than the decomposition temperature of the polymer; and less than the decomposition temperature of the dispersed-phase precursor. |
| US11732125B2 |
Coating compositions
Disclosed herein is a composition comprising: an epoxy-containing component, elastomeric particles in an amount of greater than 11% by weight to 25% by weight based on total weight of the composition; and a curing component activatable by an external energy source, the curing component comprising at least one guanidine having a D90 particle size of 25 μm measured by dynamic light scattering. Also disclosed is the composition in an at least partially cured state. Also disclosed is a method for treating a substrate comprising applying the composition to a surface of a substrate; and applying an external energy source to cure the composition. Also disclosed are substrates comprising the composition. Also disclosed are substrates formed by the method of the present invention. |
| US11732121B2 |
Elastomeric propylene-alpha-olefin-diene terpolymer compositions
A propylene-α-olefin-diene (PEDM) terpolymer may comprise 75 to 95 wt % propylene, 5 to 20 wt % α-olefin, and 0.5 to 5 wt % diene, said wt % based on the weight of the PEDM terpolymer. The propylene-α-olefin-diene terpolymer may be blended with an ethylene-based copolymer and optionally a variety of additives to form an elastomeric composition. An exemplary elastomeric composition includes 5 to 40 parts by weight per hundred parts by weight rubber (phr) of the PEDM terpolymer, 60 to 95 phr of the ethylene-based copolymer, and optionally additives like carbon black, zinc dimethacrylate, paraffinic oil, zinc oxide, and/or zinc stearate. |
| US11732120B2 |
UV stable fiber-reinforced polymer composition
A fiber-reinforced polymer composition that contains a polymer matrix, stabilizer system, and a plurality of long reinforcing fibers that are distributed within the polymer matrix is provided. The stabilizer system comprises an antioxidant, an ultraviolet light stabilizer, and a carbon material that includes carbon particles. The polymer composition defines a surface that exhibits a ΔE value of from about 0.6 to about 3 after being exposed to UV light at a total exposure level of 2,500 kJ/m2 according to SAE J2527_2017092. |
| US11732119B2 |
Composite of polar organic polymer and ultralow-wettability carbon black
A semiconductive composite material consisting essentially of a polar organic copolymer and an electrical conducting effective amount of an ultra-low-wettability carbon black. Also a method of making the composite material; a crosslinked polyethylene product made by curing the composite material; manufactured articles comprising a shaped form of the inventive composite material or product; and methods of using the inventive composite material, product, or articles. |
| US11732118B2 |
Resin composition, modifier, and resin composition including the modifier
An object of this invention is to provide a resin composition usable as a modifier with which the brittleness of a plastic material including a plurality of resins, such as a laminate of different kinds of materials collected for recycling, can be overcome and the impact resistance and elongation at break can be enhanced. Provided is a resin composition (A) including the following components (1) and (2): (1) a composition (a1) including at least two kinds of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers having different vinyl acetate contents; and (2) a copolymer (a2) that is at least one copolymer selected from an ethylene-acrylic acid copolymer and an ethylene-methacrylic acid copolymer. |
| US11732117B2 |
Rubber compositions comprising a specific combination of a coupling agent and a hydrocarbon-based resin
A rubber composition is based on at least: a diene elastomer; a reinforcing inorganic filler; an agent for coupling the reinforcing inorganic filler with the diene elastomer, said coupling agent being a blocked mercaptosilane of formula (I), as described in the claims; a hydrocarbon-based resin predominantly composed of monomers chosen from the group consisting of cyclopentadiene, dicyclopentadiene, methylcyclopentadiene and mixtures thereof, and a crosslinking system. A semi-finished article and a tire may comprise at least one such rubber composition. |
| US11732114B2 |
Rubber compound for tire portions
A rubber compound for the production of tire portions comprising a polymer base with a cross-linkable unsaturated chain, a filler system and a vulcanization system. The filler system comprises (a) a quantity, greater than or equal to 25 phr, of a first carbon black having a surface area smaller than or equal to 170 m2/gr; (b) a second carbon black having a surface area greater than or equal to 300 m2/gr in a quantity that is such that the ratio between the quantity of said first carbon black and the quantity of said second carbon black is greater than or equal to 5 and smaller than or equal to 13; (c) a quantity ranging between 0.5 and 2.0 phr of a dispersant agent comprised in the class of aromatic amides and having an unsaturation suited to interact with the polymer base with a cross-linkable unsaturated chain. |
| US11732113B2 |
Puncture sealant
Provided is a tire puncture sealant having excellent puncture seal durability. The present disclosure relates to a puncture sealant containing at least one natural rubber latex, at least one antioxidant, at least one antifreezing agent, and at least one selected from the group consisting of protease inhibitors and phosphatase inhibitors. |
| US11732111B2 |
Natural rubber composition and molded article manufactured using the same
A natural rubber composition includes a base resin including natural rubber, a filler including carbon black and silica, and an additive. The carbon black has a diameter of 20 nm to 50 nm, and the silica has a surface area of 100 to 150 m2/g. The additive includes at least one of a coupling agent, an activator, a crosslinking agent, an accelerator, or an anti-aging agent. |
| US11732110B2 |
Polyalpha-1,3-glucan esters and articles made therefrom
The disclosure generally relates to poly alpha-1,3-glucan compositions and articles containing them. In particular interest is comprising poly alpha-1,3-glucan ester derivatives. The poly alpha-1,3-glucan derivatives are useful in thermoprocesses and in particular, injection molding processes. |
| US11732101B2 |
Polypropylene-based resin expanded beads and polypropylene-based resin expanded beads molded article
An expanded bead having a through hole and including a foamed core layer which defines the through hole therein and which is constituted of a resin composition containing two kinds of polypropylene-based resins having different melting points, and a cover layer covering the foamed core layer and constituted of a polyolefin-based resin. The expanded bead gives a DSC curve in which an endothermic peak intrinsic to the resin composition and another endothermic peak on a higher temperature side thereof appear in a specific heat of fusion ratio. Molded articles include a multiplicity of the expanded beads. |
| US11732097B2 |
Low shrinkage low oligomer polyester film and method for manufacturing the same
A low shrinkage low oligomer polyester film and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. The method includes forming at least one polyester composition into an unstretched polyester thick film and stretching the unstretched polyester thick film in a machine direction (MD) and a transverse direction (TD) at a stretch ratio of two to six times. The polyester composition includes 94% to 99.974% by weight of a polyester resin, 0.01% to 1% by weight of a primary antioxidant, 0.01% to 1% by weight of a secondary antioxidant, 0.003% to 2% by weight of a nucleating agent, and 0.003% to 2% by weight of a flow aid. The polyester resin has an intrinsic viscosity between 0.60 dl/g and 0.80 dl/g. |
| US11732081B2 |
HCFO-containing isocyanate-reactive compositions, related foam-forming compositions and flame retardant PUR-PIR foams
HCFO-containing isocyanate-reactive compositions, foam-forming compositions containing such isocyanate-reactive compositions, rigid PUR-PIR foams made using such foam-forming compositions, and methods for producing such foams, including use of such foams as insulation in discontinuous foam panel applications. The isocyanate-reactive composition includes a polyol blend, a blowing agent composition, and a tertiary amine catalyst. The polyol blend includes: (1) an aromatic polyester polyol having a functionality of 1.5 to less than 2.5 and an OH number of 150 to 360 mg KOH/g; (2) an aromatic polyester polyol having a functionality of at least 2.5 and an OH number greater than 360 mg KOH/g, which is present in an amount of at least 10% by weight, based on the total weight of the aromatic polyester polyol in the polyol blend; and (3) an amine-initiated polyether polyol having an OH number of at least 500 mg KOH/g and a functionality of 2.5 to 4. The blowing agent composition includes a hydrochlorofluoroolefin and a carbon dioxide generating chemical blowing agent. |
| US11732076B2 |
Cyclic diene-based copolymers
Disclosed herein are copolymers formed by cationic polymerization of one or more cyclic dienes and a comonomer selected from the group consisting of a monoterpene, a branched styrene, and combinations thereof, in the presence of a catalyst. Random copolymers having repeat units derived from a cyclic conjugated diene, such as 1,3-cyclohexadiene, and a comonomer such as a monoterpene, can be prepared as soluble products in hydrocarbon solvents. The copolymers can be crosslinked with various crosslinking agents to form materials having good oxidative stability and fire retardancy. The uncrosslinked and crosslinked copolymers have useful properties such as a low dissipation factor, low dielectric constants, and a good balance of thermomechanical and electrical properties that make them valuable in electronic applications. |
| US11732069B2 |
Polypropylene and method for preparing the same
The present disclosure relates to a polypropylene for injection having a high content of ultra-high molecular weight and excellent rigidity, and a method for preparing the same. |
| US11732067B2 |
High stiffness polypropylene impact copolymer
Disclosed is a polypropylene with an MFR of at least 20 g/10 min comprising a homopolypropylene and optionally within a range from 2 wt % to 30 wt % of an propylene-α-olefin copolymer by weight of the polypropylene; wherein the homopolypropylene has a MFR within a range from 30 g/10 min to 200 g/10 min, an Mw/Mn within a range from 7 to 16, and comprising 1.1 wt % or less atactic polypropylene based on the total weight of the homopolypropylene and atactic polypropylene, where the propylene-α-olefin copolymer has within a range from 30 wt % to 50 wt % α-olefin derived units by weight of the propylene-α-olefin copolymer, and an intrinsic viscosity within a range from 4 to 8 dL/g. The impact copolymer may be obtained by combining a Ziegler-Natta catalyst having at least two different internal electron donors with propylene in reactors in series to produce the homopolypropylene followed by a gas phase reactor to produce a propylene-α-olefin copolymer. |
| US11732065B2 |
Chromium-on-silica catalysts and methods of making the same
A composition, such as a catalyst precursor or a catalyst comprising a Cr coated silica support with particularly defined levels of Na and Al, such that the resulting Cr/Silica catalyst has an increased MI potential is disclosed. In an embodiment, the disclosed catalyst composition comprises a silica-containing substrate made using a base-set gel and comprising a catalytically active metal consisting of Cr, with Al impurities of less than 50 ppm and Na in an amount of less than 800 ppm of the catalyst composition. The disclosed composition has an increased MI potential over a catalyst having higher Al content, a lower Na:Al ratio, or both. Methods of making the disclosed composition, and methods of using it to prepare a polyethylene are also disclosed. |
| US11732064B2 |
Process for preparing functional polymers through addition of amino and polymeryl groups to aldehyde moieties
The present disclosure relates to a one-pot process for synthesizing functional compounds or functional polymers by reacting an aldehyde with an alkyl-zinc or polymeryl-zinc composition in the presence of a specific Lewis acid, wherein the reaction is rapid and facile at high temperatures. |
| US11732059B2 |
Sphingan oligosaccharides
Disclosed herein is a sphingan oligosaccharide composition, its uses, and a process for preparing the same. |
| US11732058B2 |
Thermoplastic starch and starch-based biodegradable film
A multi-stage modified thermoplastic starch (TPS) masterbatch is obtained by four-stage modification treatment as follows: (i) 100 parts of starch with a moisture content of 15% to 30% are added to a high-speed mixer and stirred under room temperature; (ii) Heated to 50° C. to 70° C., polybutadiene (PB), plasticizer and a chemical modifier are added. The mixture is then stirred a second time; (iii) Heated to 75° C. to 95° C., tackifier, lubricant, filler and chain extender are added. The mixture is again stirred a third time. (iv) A biodegradable resin is added at this temperature, and the resulting mixture is stirred a fourth time. After the stirring is completed, the resulting mixture is incubated at this temperature for a predetermined time, and then added to a twin-screw extruder for melt extrusion. The present invention also discloses a preparation method and use. |
| US11732056B2 |
Pollen polysaccharide extract and application thereof in plant growth
A pollen polysaccharide extract prepared by the following method: mixing rape pollen with water, then heating and stirring for extraction, filtering, mixing filtrates, adding chitosan to a resulting filtrate to obtain a liquid to be clarified, keeping the liquid to be clarified at 60-80° C. for at least 1 h, cooling and allowing to stand, and performing solid-liquid separation to obtain a liquid, namely the pollen polysaccharide extract. |
| US11732051B2 |
Subcutaneous formulations of anti-CD38 antibodies and their uses
The present invention relates to subcutaneous formulations of anti-CD38 antibodies and their uses. |
| US11732050B2 |
Neutralizing human anti-CD27 antibodies
Human antibodies immunospecific for human CD27 are capable of blocking CD27 binding to its ligand CD70 and neutralizing bioactivity of CD27 including, but not limited to, CD27 intracellular signaling, T-cell proliferation and activation, B-cell proliferation and differentiation, plasmablast formation and alleviation of antibody responses, stimulation of tumor cells by CD70, and the production of soluble mediators from T and B-cells. The antibodies are useful in diagnosing or treating CD27 activity associated diseases and conditions. |
| US11732048B2 |
Anti-axl antagonistic antibodies
The present disclosure relates to antibodies that specifically bind a novel epitope on the Axl protein. Also disclosed are methods for the production and use of the anti-Axl antibodies. |
| US11732045B2 |
Multi-specific binding proteins for cancer treatment
The present invention relates to novel B7H6/CD3 binding proteins. The invention also relates to nucleic acids encoding such proteins; to methods for preparing such proteins; to host cells expressing or capable of expressing such proteins; to compositions comprising such proteins; and to uses of such proteins or such compositions, in particular for therapeutic purposes in the field of cancer diseases. |
| US11732042B2 |
Compositions and methods for using the CD2-based signaling pathways to block HIV infection
The present disclosure relates to composition and methodology for using the CD2 receptor to block viral replication, such as HIV-1 infection. In one embodiment, viral target cells such as blood CD4 T cells can be rendered resistant to HIV through stimulation of the CD2 receptor with either an antibody, a ligand, or a small molecule that binds to the CD2 receptor. Pre-stimulation of CD2 can be used to enhance the anti-HIV immunity and used to promote immune response from HIV infection or from an anti-HIV vaccine. |
| US11732040B2 |
Anti-CD33 and anti-CD7 combination treatment
This invention relates to the dual targeting of cell inhibiting agents to the cell surface receptors CD7 and CD33 in the treatment of hematological malignancy. In particular, the invention relates to cell inhibiting agents that bispecifically binds to CD33 and CD7 for use in the treatment of a CD7+CD33+ hematological malignancy. Such agents may comprise bispecific antibody drug conjugates. |
| US11732039B2 |
Treating cancer by blocking the interaction of TIM-3 and its ligand
Provided herein are methods of activating immune response and/or treating cancer in a patient comprising administering to the patient a Gal3:TIM-3 inhibitor that interferes with the interaction between Gal3 and TIM-3, where said inhibitor is administered in an amount sufficient to activate immune response. Also provided are a humanized anti-Gal3 antibodies that can block the interaction between Gal3 and TIM3 and methods of using the anti-Gal3 antibody to treat cancer. Methods for determining if a patient's cancer is suitable for treatment with a Gal3:TIM-3 inhibitor and methods for selecting compounds that can block interaction between Gal3 and TIM-3, activating immune response and/or treating cancer are also provided. |
| US11732036B2 |
Antibody that binds to VEGF-A and ANG2 and methods of use
The present invention relates to anti-VEGF-A/anti-ANG2 antibodies, e.g. in the form of a bispecific Fab fragment, and methods of using the same. |
| US11732033B2 |
Immunogenic peptide against group a Streptococcus
A modified p145 peptide having enhanced mucosal immunogenicity for use in eliciting a mucosal immune response to group A Streptococcal bacteria in a mammal such as a human. Intramuscular administration of the modified p145 5 peptide may be particularly efficacious. An S2 peptide or variant may be co-administered with the modified p145 peptide to enhance the immune response. |
| US11732030B2 |
Anti-SARS-CoV-2-spike glycoprotein antibodies and antigen-binding fragments
The present disclosure provides antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof that bind specifically to a coronavirus spike protein and methods of using such antibodies and fragments for treating or preventing viral infections (e.g., coronavirus infections). |
| US11732028B2 |
Contaminant removal method
A method for purifying Apo A-I is provided including the steps of providing a solution comprising Apo A-I and guanidine hydrochloride and filtering the solution through a filter having a pore size in a range from 15 nm to 35 nm to thereby reduce viral contamination of the Apo A-I. An Apo A-I preparation is provided having at least a 12 log LRV (log reduction value) for a parvovirus; and/or at least 9 log LRV for a non-enveloped virus; and/or at least 8.5 log LRV for a lipid enveloped virus. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions and reconstituted high density lipoprotein formulation comprising Apo A-I and methods of treating diseases disorders or conditions. |
| US11732027B2 |
Protease-activated receptor-2 modulators
Provided herein are peptides comprising a mutated fragment of a wild-type protease-activated receptor-2 (PAR2). The peptides comprising a hydrophobic moiety can penetrate the cell membrane and act as an antagonist of PAR2. Also provided herein are compositions and cells comprising the peptides and methods of using the peptides. |
| US11732024B2 |
VEGF antagonist formulations suitable for intravitreal administration
Ophthalmic formulations of a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-specific fusion protein antagonist are provided suitable for intravitreal administration to the eye. The ophthalmic formulations include a stable liquid formulation and a lyophilizable formulation. Preferably, the protein antagonist has an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:4. |
| US11732023B2 |
Engineered polypeptides
Provided herein are polypeptides that bind to a blood-brain barrier (BBB) receptor, methods of generating such polypeptides, and methods of using the polypeptides to target a composition to a BBB receptor-expressing cell, e.g., for transport across the BBB. Also provided herein are transferrin receptor (TfR) constructs that comprise a monomeric TfR apical domain or one or more portions of the TfR apical domain which have been circularly permuted relative to the full-length TfR sequence. |
| US11732016B2 |
Polypeptide exhibiting granulocyte-colony stimulating factor activity
The present disclosure relates to a polypeptide exhibiting granulocyte-colony stimulating factor activity. The polypeptide comprises at least one non-native cysteine residue at a site selected from the group consisting of T1CP2 (SEQ ID NO: 25), P2CL3 (SEQ ID NO: 26), L3CG4 (SEQ ID NO: 27), G4CP5 (SEQ ID NO: 28), P5CA6 (SEQ ID NO: 29), A6CS7 (SEQ ID NO: 30), S96CP97 (SEQ ID NO: 31), P97CE98 (SEQ ID NO: 32), L99CG100 (SEQ ID NO: 33), P101CT102 (SEQ ID NO: 34), E122CE123 (SEQ ID NO: 35), L124CG125 (SEQ ID NO: 36), M126CA127 (SEQ ID NO: 37), P138CA139 (SEQ ID NO: 39), A143CF144 (SEQ ID NO: 40), R146CR147 (SEQ ID NO: 41), R169CH170 (SEQ ID NO: 42), H170CL171 (SEQ ID NO: 43), L171CA172 (SEQ ID NO: 44), A172CQ173 (SEQ ID NO: 45), and Q173CP174 (SEQ ID NO: 46) in an amino acid sequence having at least 90% sequence identity to sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 2. |
| US11732006B2 |
IBAT inhibitors for the treatment of liver diseases
The present invention regards specific IBAT inhibitors useful in the prophylaxis and/or treatment of a liver disease. It also relates to compositions comprising these IBAT inhibitors, a method for treatment of the disorders and a kit comprising the substances or the compositions. |
| US11731997B2 |
Method for preparing amphiphilic lignin nanomaterial based on pulping black liquor, amphiphilic lignin nanomaterial, and oil sludge detergent
The disclosure provides a method for preparing an amphiphilic lignin nanomaterial based on pulping black liquor, an amphiphilic lignin nanomaterial, and an oil sludge detergent. In the disclosure, physical treatments such as ball milling and high-pressure jet homogenization treatment are conducted on alkali lignin at the early stage to adjust the molecular weight and size of alkali lignin and thus to give alkali lignin nanoparticles with uniform particle sizes; and on this basis, a chemical treatment such as alkylation grafting modification is conducted to give amphiphilic lignin nanoparticles with both hydrophilicity and lipophilicity. Due to the nano-size effect, the amphiphilic lignin nanomaterial has a significantly-increased specific surface area (SSA) and effectively-improved surface properties, which can reduce the oil-water interfacial tension, and emulsify the crude oil and peel off the crude oil from the surface of rock particles, so as to achieve the purpose of oil-solid separation. |
| US11731995B2 |
Organometallic compound, organic light-emitting device including the same, and diagnostic composition including the same
An organometallic compound represented by Formula 1: wherein, in Formula 1, groups and variables are the same as described in the specification. |
| US11731991B2 |
Augmenting moieties for anti-inflammatory compounds
Augmented or synergized anti-inflammatory constructs are disclosed including anti-inflammatory terpenes and/or vanilloids covalently conjugated to one another so that the activity of the conjugate is greater than the sum of its parts. Also disclosed are methods of improving the potency of an anti-inflammatory terpene or vanilloid by linking it to another anti-inflammatory terpene or vanilloid via a carbamate linkage, where the potency of the conjugate is greater than the sum of its parts. |
| US11731986B2 |
Inhibitors of low molecular weight protein tyrosine phosphatase (LMPTP) and uses thereof
Protein tyrosine phosphatases (PTPs) are key regulators of metabolism and insulin signaling. As a negative regulator of insulin signaling, the low molecular weight protein tyrosine phosphatase (LMPTP) is a target for insulin resistance and related conditions. Described herein are compounds capable of modulating the level of activity of low molecular weight protein tyrosine phosphatase (LMPTP) and compositions, and methods of using these compounds and compositions. |
| US11731985B2 |
Compositions and methods for treating cancer
The present invention relates to the field of anti-cancer compounds. More particularly, the invention relates to a family of benzothiazolyl urea or thiorurea compound useful as such agents. The present invention also relates to methods for treating cancers using these compounds. |
| US11731981B2 |
CCR2 receptor antagonists and uses thereof
The present invention relates to novel antagonists for CCR2 (CC chemokine receptor 2) and their use for providing medicaments for treating conditions and diseases, especially pulmonary diseases like asthma and COPD. |
| US11731980B1 |
Furo[3,4-b]quinolone compounds as antibacterial agents
The furo[3,4-b]quinolone compounds are antibacterial agents. The emergence of drug-resistant bacteria calls for constant development of new antibacterial agents with the aim of generating medicaments that are potent against drug sensitive and resistant bacteria and are well tolerated. The present compounds are not only new, but have very valuable antimicrobial properties. These compounds showed a broad spectrum of activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, as well tuberculosis mycobacteria. They also showed potent activity against drug-resistant bacteria, such as MRSA and VRSA. The molecular target of these compounds was identified as DNA Gyrase B. Based on their pharmacological profiles, the present compounds may find important clinical applications for severe infectious diseases and tuberculosis. |
| US11731979B2 |
Opioid ketal compounds and uses thereof
This invention relates to opioid ketal compounds of Formula (I), Formula (II), or Formula (III): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1 is H or CH3, R2 is H or OH, n is 0, 1, 2 or 3, R3 and R4 are independently H or optionally substituted C1-C4 alkyl, or when n is 0, then R3 and R4 and the carbon atoms to which they are attached together form six, or seven membered ring, which is optionally mono or disubstituted by C1-C4 alkyl. The invention also relates to oxycodone ketal compounds of Formula (IV) or (V): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds for the treatment, prevention, or amelioration of pain. |
| US11731976B2 |
3-(ethoxydifluoromethyl)-6-(5-fluoro-6-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)pyridin-3-yl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]pyridine as an ion channel modulator
The present invention is directed to 3-(ethoxydifluoromethyl)-6-(5-fluoro-6-(2,2,2-trofluoroethoxy)pyridine-3-yl)-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]pyridine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a composition thereof, which is useful for preventing and/or treating a disease or condition relating to aberrant function of a voltage-gated, sodium ion channel, for example, abnormal late/persistent sodium current. Methods of treating a disease or condition relating to aberrant function of a sodium ion channel including neurological disorders (e.g., Dravet syndrome, epilepsy), pain, and neuromuscular disorders are also provided herein. |
| US11731971B2 |
Processes for preparing a diazabicyclooctane compound
A process for preparing a diazabicyclooctane compound represented by the following formula (I): wherein A represents RcO—; B represents NH or NC1-6 alkyl; C represents a benzyl group; Rc represents a C1-6 alkyl group; A is substituted with one substituent Fn1, wherein Fn1 represents an azetidine group; the process including: (a) silylating the compound represented by the following formula (IV-c): wherein in the formula (IV-c), OBn represents benzyloxy, and (b) carrying out an intramolecular urea formation reaction. |
| US11731966B2 |
Compounds and their methods of use
The present invention is directed to, in part, fused heteroaryl compounds and compositions useful for preventing and/or treating a disease or condition relating to aberrant function of a voltage-gated, sodium ion channel, for example, abnormal late/persistent sodium current. Methods of treating a disease or condition relating to aberrant function of a sodium ion channel including Dravet syndrome or epilepsy are also provided herein. |
| US11731964B2 |
Benzamide antibacterial agents
The present invention generally relates to compounds as a new antibiotic to treat various infections, including infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, vancomycin-intermediate and vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecalis and Clostridioides difficile. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating those diseases are within the scope of this invention. |
| US11731962B2 |
LpxC inhibitor and methods of making
Provided herein is an LpxC inhibitor compound, as well as methods of making and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compound, and methods of use thereof in the treatment of disease that would benefit from treatment with an LpxC inhibitor, including gram-negative bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections and the like. |
| US11731960B2 |
Biheterocyclic compound
The present invention provides a compound of formula (1) and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound useful as a nerve regeneration promoter wherein R1-L- is R1—OC(O)—, or the like, R1 is hydrogen atom, optionally-substituted C1-6 alkyl group, optionally-substituted 3- to 8-membered cycloalkyl group, or the like, R2 is hydrogen atom or the like, Ring A is formula (2) or formula (3) wherein R3 is hydrogen atom, optionally-substituted C1-6 alkyl group, or the like, the part of X, Y, and Z is X═Y—Z, X—Y═Z, or X—Y—Z, X is nitrogen atom, NR4 (R4 is hydrogen atom, optionally-substituted C1-6 alkyl group, or the like), or the like, Y is carbon atom or the like, and Z is carbon atom, nitrogen atom or the like. |
| US11731958B2 |
Carboxamide compounds and uses thereof
Disclosed are compounds of Formula (I′) methods of using the compounds for inhibiting HPK1 activity and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds. The compounds are useful in treating, preventing or ameliorating diseases or disorders associated with HPK1 activity such as cancer. |
| US11731954B2 |
Histone demethylase inhibitors
The present disclosure relates generally to compositions and methods for treating cancer and neoplastic disease. Provided herein are substituted pyridine derivative compounds, and compositions (including pharmaceutical compositions) that include these compounds. The subject compounds and compositions are useful for inhibition of at least one histone demethylase. Furthermore, the subject compounds and compositions are useful for the treatment of cancer or neoplastic disease, such as prostate cancer, breast cancer, bladder cancer, lung cancer, melanoma, retinoblastoma, or multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1. |
| US11731953B2 |
Methods and compounds for restoring mutant p53 function
Mutations in oncogenes and tumor suppressors contribute to the development and progression of cancer. The present disclosure describes compounds and methods that restore DNA binding affinity of p53 mutants. The compounds of the present disclosure can bind to mutant p53 and restore the ability of the p53 mutant to bind DNA and activate downstream effectors involved in tumor suppression. The disclosed compounds can be used to reduce the progression of cancers that contain a p53 mutation. |
| US11731945B2 |
Redox-active compounds and uses thereof
The present invention relates to novel lignin-derived compounds and compositions comprising the same and their use as redox flow battery electrolytes. The invention further provides a method for preparing said compounds and compositions as well as a redox flow battery comprising said compounds and compositions. Additionally, an assembly for carrying out the inventive method is provided. |
| US11731939B1 |
Indole-based chalcone compounds as antibacterial agents
The indole-based chalcone compounds are antibacterial agents. The emergence of drug-resistant bacteria calls for constant development of new antibacterial agents with the aim of generating medicaments that are potent against drug sensitive and resistant bacteria and are well tolerated. The present compounds are not only new, but have very valuable antimicrobial properties. These compounds showed a broad spectrum of activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, as well tuberculosis mycobacteria. They also showed potent activity against drug-resistant bacteria, such as MRSA and VRSA. The molecular target of these compounds was identified as DNA Gyrase B. Based on their pharmacological profiles, the present compounds may find important clinical applications for severe infectious diseases and tuberculosis. |
| US11731936B2 |
Diisocyanate composition, preparation method thereof and optical material using same
In the embodiments, an aqueous hydrochloric acid solution instead of hydrogen chloride gas and solid triphosgene instead of phosgene gas may be used in the process of preparing a diisocyanate from a diamine through a diamine hydrochloride. In addition, the embodiments provide processes for preparing a diisocyanate composition and an optical lens of high quality in which the content of water, the content of cations, or the content of an aromatic compound containing 3 or more of chlorine (Cl) in the organic solvent used in the reaction of a diamine hydrochloride composition and triphosgene is adjusted to a specific range. |
| US11731930B2 |
Processes for preparing a (1,2-dimethyl-3-methylenecyclopentyl)acetate compound and (1,2-dimethyl-3-methylenecyclopentyl)acetaldehyde
The present invention provides a process for preparing a (1,2-dimethyl-3-methylenecyclopentyl)acetate compound of the following general formula (3), wherein R represents a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, the process comprising subjecting a haloacetaldehyde alkyl 2,3-dimethyl-2-cyclopentenyl acetal compound of the following general formula (1), wherein R is as defined above, and Y represents a halogen atom, to a dehydrohalogenation reaction in the presence of a base, followed by a rearrangement reaction to obtain a (1,2-dimethyl-2-cyclopentenyl)acetate compound of the following general formula (2), wherein R is as defined above, and subjecting the (1,2-dimethyl-2-cyclopentenyl)acetate compound (2) to an epoxidation reaction, followed by an isomerization reaction and then a methylenation reaction to obtain the (1,2-dimethyl-3-methylenecyclopentyl)acetate compound of the following general formula (3). The present invention also provides a process for preparing (1,2-dimethyl-3-methylenecyclopentyl)acetaldehyde of the following formula (4), the process comprising the aforesaid process for preparing the (1,2-dimethyl-3-methylenecyclopentyl)acetate compound (3), and converting an alkoxycarbonylmethyl group (i.e., —CH2C(═O)OR) of the (1,2-dimethyl-3-methylenecyclopentyl)acetate compound (3) to a formylmethyl group (i.e., —CH2CHO) to obtain (1,2-dimethyl-3-methylenecyclopentyl)acetaldehyde (4). |
| US11731922B2 |
Method for separating aromatic hydrocarbon using extractive distillation
A method for separating aromatic hydrocarbons by an extractive distillation, comprising introducing a hydrocarbon mixture containing aromatic hydrocarbons into the middle of an extractive distillation column (8); introducing an extraction solvent into the upper part of the extractive distillation column; after an extractive distillation, a raffinate containing benzene is discharged from the top of the column, wherein the benzene content is 3-40% by mass, and sent to the lower part of the extraction column (10); the extraction solvent is introduced to the upper part of the extraction column for a liquid-liquid extraction; a raffinate liquid free of aromatic hydrocarbons is discharged from the top of the extraction column; a rich solvent containing benzene is discharged from the bottom of the column and enters the upper-middle part of the extractive distillation column; the rich solvent obtained at the bottom of the extractive distillation column is sent to the solvent recovery column to separate the aromatic hydrocarbons and the solvent. By combining an extractive distillation with a liquid-liquid extraction ingeniously, the method can achieve the separation of aromatic hydrocarbons with a high purity and a high recovery rate, and a significant decrease of the energy consumption in the extraction and separation process. |
| US11731920B2 |
Methods for co-producing hydrocarbon products and ammonia
A method of a hydrocarbon product and ammonia comprises introducing C2H6 to a positive electrode of an electrochemical cell comprising the positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a proton-conducting membrane between the positive electrode and the negative electrode. The proton-conducting membrane comprising an electrolyte material having an ionic conductivity greater than or equal to about 10−2 S/cm at one or more temperatures within a range of from about 150° C. to about 600° C. N2 is introduced to the negative electrode of the electrochemical cell. A potential difference is applied between the positive electrode and the negative electrode of the electrochemical cell. A system for co-producing higher hydrocarbons and NH3, and an electrochemical cell are also described. |
| US11731917B2 |
Production method for radiolabeled aryl compound
The invention relates to a method of producing the radiolabeled aryl compound (I) Ar—X, or a salt thereof, wherein X is 211At, 210At, 123I, 124I, 125I, or 131I. The method involves reacting the aryl boronic acid compound (II) Ar—Y, or a salt thereof, wherein Y is a borono group (—B(OH)2) or an ester group thereof, with a radionuclide selected from 211At, 210At, 123I, 124I, 125I and 131I, in the presence of an oxidizing agent selected from an alkali metal iodide, an alkali metal bromide, N-bromosuccinimide, N-chlorosuccinimide and hydrogen peroxide, in water. |
| US11731916B2 |
Composition for plants' root development and growing bag comprising it
The composition contains, as essential components, coconut fibers, compost of sheep manure and Glomus iranicum var. tenuihypahrum. The composition is included into a bag that has at least two parts joined together through at least a first weakened portion, allowing to separate it into two bags each having an opening wherein the composition contained in the bag parts is accessible. The composition inside each of the bags is contacted with a plant or at least a seed via the opening. |
| US11731911B2 |
Porous material, cell structure, and method of producing porous material
A porous material includes aggregate particles and a binding material. In the aggregate particles, oxide films containing cristobalite are provided on surfaces of particle bodies that are silicon carbide particles or silicon nitride particles. The binding material binds the aggregate particles together in a state where pores are provided therein. The porous material contains at least one of copper, calcium, and nickel as an ancillary component. |
| US11731907B2 |
Ceramic material with high thermal shock resistance and high erosion resistance
Certain embodiments of the present disclosure relate to ceramic materials with high thermal shock resistance and high erosion resistance. In one embodiment, a ceramic material is formed from a composition comprising Al2O3, MgO, SiO2. |
| US11731905B2 |
Emulsifying composition for spreading bitumen
Provided is an aqueous acidic emulsifying composition comprising a specific amine and a polymerized fatty acid, a process for preparing the composition, a process for preparing bituminous emulsion and to the use of the composition for spreading bitumen. |
| US11731904B2 |
Antimicrobial coating for building panel
In general, the present invention is directed to a building panel, such as a gypsum board, comprising a core having a first side and a second side opposing the first side and at least one facing material having a coating comprising at least one fungicide, at least one polymeric binder, and at least one pigment. The panel satisfies at least one of the following: the board exhibits a rating of 2 or less when tested in accordance to ASTM G21-15 or the board exhibits a rating of at least 8 when tested in accordance to ASTM D3273-16. The panel may also exhibit at least a Level 3 finish. |
| US11731902B2 |
Textured glass articles and methods of making the same
A glass article is provided that includes: a glass substrate comprising a thickness and a primary surface; and a textured region defined by the primary surface. The textured region comprises a plurality of sub-surface hillocks, each hillock having a top surface and a base, the base located below the primary surface of the substrate. The plurality of hillocks comprises an average lateral feature size from 0.1 μm to 3 μm and an average height from 5 nm to 200 nm. Further, the primary surface of the substrate is substantially planar. |
| US11731894B2 |
Mobile water treatment system
A mobile treatment system is provided for treating contaminates in water, particularly during emergency situations such as natural disasters and planned attacks. The mobile treatment system includes a mobile framework; one or more treatment modules mounted on the mobile framework; a piping system in fluid communication with the one or more treatment modules, said piping system comprising one or more pumps configured to convey water to and from the one or more treatment modules; and at least one power source to provide power to the one or more pumps and one or more treatment modules. The treatment modules may include pre-filtration, chlorination treatment that generates chlorine by electrolysis, activated carbon treatment, and treatment using a disinfecting, silver coated composite material. |
| US11731889B2 |
Enhanced peroxygen stability in multi-dispense TAED-containing peroxygen solid
Stabilized compositions employing a sequestrant system and a binding system for improving shelf stability and dispensing stability of a solid activated bleach composition are disclosed. The compositions contain a peroxygen source and a catalyst activator which require generation of a peroxycarboxylic acid or other active oxygen sanitizing agent at a point of use. Stabilized compositions employ a sequestrant system including a phosphonic acid and/or dipicolinic acid sequestrant and a binding system comprising an anionic surfactant for a solid formulation of a catalyst activator and peroxygen source to provide shelf stability and dispensing stability for a activated bleach composition. Methods of formulating and use are further disclosed. |
| US11731888B1 |
Bottle for use in a drinking water mineralization system
A bottle for use with a system for mineralizing drinking water has a body and an inner cap fixedly positioned in the opening of the body. The body has a neck extending outwardly therefrom. The neck defines an opening at the upper end of the body. The inner cap has an upper surface affixed over the opening of the body. The inner cap has an annular portion extending downwardly from the upper surface. The annular surface bears against an inner wall of the neck of the body. The inner cap has a receptacle opening at the upper surface. The inner cap has a channel extending downwardly therefrom so as to open to the interior volume of the body. A straw extends through the channel and into the interior volume of the body so as to have an end position in proximity to the bottom of the body. |
| US11731884B2 |
Water purifier filter, and water purifier comprising same
The present invention relates to a water purifier filter, and a water purifier including the same. The water purifier filter and the water purifier including the same according to the present invention include a filter housing including an inlet and an outlet, and a filter module provided in the filter housing to purify water introduced through the inlet and to supply the water to the outlet, and a material of the filter module includes sodium orthotitanate (Na4TiO4) to remove a heavy metal under water, thereby effectively removing a heavy metal including cadmium under water. |
| US11731879B2 |
Apparatus and method of producing activated carbon material
The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method of producing activated carbon material in a reactor from carbonised material using at least in part the flue gas from another reactor pyrolytically producing the carbonised material from a feed material. |
| US11731878B2 |
Production of carbon fiber from asphaltenes
There is provided a process and system for producing carbon fiber products. The process can involve deasphalting a heavy hydrocarbon feedstock, which can contain native asphaltenes, to produce a solid asphaltene particulate material, which can be further treated to produce the carbon fiber products. In some implementations, the solid asphaltene particulate material can be extruded in the presence of a polymer. In some implementations, the solid asphaltene particulate material can be chemically treated with a chemical agent including a Lewis acid, an oxidizing agent and/or a reducing agent before extrusion. In some implementations, the process can further produce activated carbon fibers. |
| US11731874B2 |
System and method for resource recycling of sulfur dioxide
A system for resource recycling of sulfur dioxide includes a charcoal reduction furnace, a high temperature dust remover, a cooling separator A, a liquid sulfur tank, a cooling separator, a tail gas absorption tower, a gas stripping tower, a hypo reactor, a centrifuge, a mother liquor tank and a thickener. And a method for resource recycling of sulfur dioxide includes the following steps: (1) preparing elemental sulfur, (2) removing dust from a process gas containing gaseous sulfur, (3) separating elemental sulfur, (4) reabsorbing residual SO2 gas, (5) purifying sulfur powder, (6) preparing a slurry of cured hypo, (7) performing liquid-solid separation, and (8) preparing an absorption slurry. According to the method, SO2 gas is reduced into liquid sulfur and sulfur powder, and sodium thiosulfate is coproduced. |
| US11731873B2 |
Gas-solid separating method and system for simple substance sulphur in sulphur-containing exhaust
A gas-solid separating method and a gas-solid separating system for simple substance sulphur in sulphur-containing exhaust are provided. The gas-solid separating method for simple substance sulphur in sulphur-containing exhaust comprises the following steps: first, cooling sulphur-containing exhaust at an extremely high speed; then, separating dust; finally, recycling a heavy liquid phase solvent and simple substance sulphur. The system comprises a quick cooling system, a low-temperature washing and purifying system, a light liquid phase and heavy liquid phase separating system, a washing liquid recycling system and a simple substance sulphur recycling system. |
| US11731872B2 |
Hydrogen generation systems
A water gas shift (WGS) reactor system includes a housing; a reaction tube disposed in the housing, wherein a reaction channel is defined within the reaction tube and a cooling fluid channel is defined between the housing and the reaction tube; a catalyst disposed in the reaction channel, the catalyst configured to catalyze a hydrogen generation reaction; and a heat transfer material disposed in the reaction channel. |
| US11731870B2 |
Devices, systems, and methods for obtaining sensor measurements
Some embodiments of a device comprise an image-forming medium and one or more sensors that are attached to the image-forming medium. Also, in some embodiments, the image-forming medium is paper or a medium that has paper-like characteristics, at least some of the one or more sensors are microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), or the one or more sensors are configured to be powered by wireless power transfer. And some embodiments of the device further comprise a system-on-a-chip that is in communication with the one or more sensors, a transceiver that is in communication with the system-on-a-chip, or a radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag. |
| US11731869B1 |
MEMS with small-molecule barricade
A MEMS element within a semiconductor device is enclosed within a cavity bounded at least in part by hydrogen-permeable material. A hydrogen barrier is formed within the semiconductor device to block propagation of hydrogen into the cavity via the hydrogen-permeable material. |
| US11731866B2 |
In-ground lifting system for lifting a vehicle comprising a cover, and method for lifting a vehicle
The invention relates to an in-ground lifting system and corresponding method for lifting a vehicle. The lifting system includes one or more lifts including at least one moveable lift; a support structure for mounting the one or more lifts in a pit; a moving drive configured for moving the one or more moveable lifts in the pit; a lifting drive configured for lifting one or more of the lifts for raising and/or lowering the vehicle; and a cover configured for covering the pit. The cover includes a number of cover elements. An individual cover element extends in a width direction of the pit. The cover elements are configured to move between a pit covering state and a lift moving state such that the one or more moveable lifts pass over and/or by the cover elements. The cover elements move when one of the one or more moveable lifts moving through the pit is approaching. |
| US11731863B2 |
Knuckle boom crane, for offshore application
Disclosed is a knuckle boom crane for offshore application, wherein the crane includes a knuckle boom, carried by a support structure and equipped with an operating unit. The knuckle boom includes a main boom and a terminal boom. The operating unit of the knuckle boom include at least one downstream linear actuator, arranged between the main boom and the terminal boom, for the rotational operation of the terminal boom about a downstream articulation axis. And the at least one downstream linear actuator is fastened to one of the lateral faces of the main boom and to one of the lateral faces of the terminal boom, in order to provide an improved lever arm between the main boom and the terminal boom. |
| US11731862B2 |
Combination crane and methods of use
A crane may comprise a mast that includes a base end and a top end located opposite the base end, at least one support beam fixedly coupled to the mast adjacent the top end of the mast, a first runway beam fixedly coupled to the at least one support beam, and a second runway beam spaced from the first runway beam. In some embodiments, the first runway beam defines a first end and a second end, and the mast is located closer to the first end than the second end. The crane may also comprise a bridge movably coupled to the first runway beam and the second runway beam, a trolley movably coupled to the bridge, and a hoist coupled to the trolley. In some embodiments, the crane only comprises one mast. |
| US11731860B2 |
Lifting vehicle frame, aerial transportation vehicle and aerial rail container transportation method
The disclosure relates to a lifting vehicle frame and an aerial transportation vehicle. The aerial transportation vehicle includes a lifting vehicle frame, which includes an upper vehicle frame (1), a lower vehicle frame (2), a lifting assembly (a) and a locking device (b), wherein the upper vehicle frame (1) and the lower vehicle frame (2) are connected through the lifting assembly (a); at least two lifting assemblies (a) are provided opposite to each other in a first direction; the lower vehicle frame (2) and the upper vehicle frame (1) can move close to or apart from each other by operating the at least two lifting assemblies (a); the locking device (b) is disposed on the lower vehicle frame (2); when the lower vehicle frame (2) and the upper vehicle frame (1) move close to each other, the lower vehicle frame (2) and the upper vehicle frame (1) are locked together by operating the locking device (b). The aerial transportation vehicle of the disclosure can achieve connection and assembly with a container by its own devices, which is simple in operation, and has high automatic level and good practicability. |
| US11731857B2 |
Movable machine room, elevator arrangement and method for constructing elevator
The invention relates to a movable machine room comprising a support platform of a hoisting machine, the support platform comprising one or more releasable mounting mechanisms for releasably mounting the moveable machine room in a hoistway, and a hoisting machine mounted on the support platform; a working platform on top of the support platform, preferably forming a roof of the moveable machine room and/or comprising handrails; and at least one support structure supported by which the working platform rests on the support platform; and wherein each said support structure is selectively actuatable to expand in vertical direction for hoisting the working platform higher above the support platform taking reaction force from the support platform, or to contract in vertical direction for lowering the working platform back towards the support platform. The invention relates to an arrangement and a method implementing the movable machine room. |
| US11731854B2 |
Chuck assembly for holding a reel
A chuck assembly for holding a reel is provided. The chuck assembly includes a tubular wall defining a central hole therethrough and extending along a longitudinal axis. The chuck assembly includes a flange member that is coupled to a first end portion of the tubular wall. The chuck assembly includes first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth ball roller assemblies that are coupled to the tubular wall. The chuck assembly further includes first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth gripper assemblies that are coupled to the tubular wall. The second ball roller assembly is spaced 60 degrees apart from the first ball roller assembly relative to the longitudinal axis and is disposed between the first and second gripper assemblies. |
| US11731853B2 |
Roll holder for a label roll
The invention relates to a roll holder for a label roll, in particular for a label printer for a packaging machine for wrapping products with a packaging film, having an horizontally arranged, fixed-position holding mandrel whose one end is fastened to a carrier and whose other end projects in an unsupported manner from the carrier, and having a first roll mount and a second roll mount separate from the first roll mount, wherein the first roll mount is configured to engage into a first end of the label roll, and wherein the second roll mount is configured to engage into a second end of the label roll, such that the label roll is receivable between the two roll mounts, with the second roll mount being pushable onto the holding mandrel from the unsupported end of the holding mandrel. |
| US11731847B1 |
Cutting plotter
A cutting plotter includes a cutting plotter shell, a placement plate disposed outside the cutting plotter shell, an upper transmission assembly and a lower transmission assembly disposed at two ends of the cutting plotter shell, and a belt assembly disposed in the cutting plotter. The lower transmission assembly and the upper transmission assembly correspond to each other to assist paper in entering the cutting plotter. A slide rod is disposed in the cutting plotter shell and located at the top of the upper transmission assembly, and a cutting tool assembly is disposed on the slide rod. The belt assembly includes a driving motor. A belt body is steered through a steering belt wheel of the belt assembly, and the distance between parallel parts of the belt body is decreased through two small-radius tensioning belt wheels, such that the chain installation space is reduced and the cutting plotter is compact. |
| US11731845B2 |
Loading device for particulate material
The present invention relates to a loading device for loading particulate material, comprising a body with a first opening and a second opening, wherein a gasket is arranged at the first opening. The present invention also relates to a mixing device with a loading device according to the invention and a method of loading particulate material using the loading device according to the invention. |
| US11731844B2 |
Apparatus and method for separating individual bowls from a stack of bowls
An apparatus is provided for separating individual bowls from a stack of bowls for receiving foodstuffs. The apparatus includes a machine frame for fixing components of the apparatus, a holding device for holding the stack, a separating device for separating individual bowls from the stack, having a separating element, and a drive device. The holding device has at least one bottom carrier element that is mounted in the region of a bottom of a lowermost bowl of the stack moveably by the device such that it temporarily carries the bowl from below and can be moved away from the region of the bottom of the lowermost bowl so that the lowermost bowl can be separated from the stack in a downward direction while the stack remains in the holding device. In addition, a corresponding method is provided of separating a bowl from a stack of bowls for receiving foodstuffs. |
| US11731843B1 |
Conveyance constraint
A conveyance device can include a conveyance surface and a conveyance constraint. The conveyance surface can receive a container and advance the container along the conveyance pathway. The conveyance constraint can be positioned across the conveyance pathway and include an opening. The conveyance constraint can block containers having a width or height larger than the respective width or height of the opening. |
| US11731837B2 |
Material conveying device
The present invention provides a material conveying device including a material conveying groove, having a traveling track; a material bearing and conveying assembly, including: an annular chain; traveling units arranged on the chain at intervals, drivable by the chain to move on the traveling track along a material conveying direction, and provided with a bottom surface close to the material conveying groove, a top surface opposite the bottom surface and side surfaces extending between the top and bottom surfaces; a belt-shaped elastic material bearing portion, connected to the top surfaces and/or the side surfaces of the two adjacent traveling units; and a driving device to drive the chain to circularly rotate relative to the material conveying groove along the material conveying direction. The working state of material conveying equipment can be improved, and the stability and economic index of the equipment can be enhanced. |
| US11731834B2 |
Material handling system
A system may include a vehicle for delivering items and a moveable track that cooperates with the vehicle. The moveable track may cooperate with a storage system having storage locations for storing items. The vehicle may drive into the moveable track and lift the track using a vertical drive mechanism. The vehicle may include a horizontal drive system operable to drive the vehicle horizontally along the ground to carry the moveable track to a position adjacent the storage location. The vehicle may operate the vertical drive system to drop the moveable track adjacent the storage system. Additionally, the vehicle may operate the vertical drive to drive up the moveable track to an elevated position adjacent one of the storage locations in the storage system. The vehicle may include a transfer mechanism for transferring items between the vehicle and the storage location while the vehicle is in the elevated position. |
| US11731832B2 |
Storage and retrieval system
A storage array in an automated storage and retrieval system includes storage spaces arrayed on racks along picking aisles, multiple level decks, where at least one deck communicates with each aisle, where the decks and aisles are configured to define a rolling surface for an autonomous transport vehicle at each level of the decks, racks along at least one aisle at each level are at multiple rack levels that are accessed from a respective rolling surface that is common to the multiple rack levels, and a vertical pitch between rack levels varies for a portion of a respective aisle, the vertical pitch between at least two rack levels of the portion of the respective aisle is related to another vertical pitch between at least two other rack levels of another aisle portion of the respective aisle so the vehicle effects multiple picks in ordered sequence in a common aisle pass. |
| US11731829B2 |
Paint dispensing method and apparatus
A paint container for use with a reusable dispensing apparatus, and the reusable dispensing apparatus are provided to dispense paint under pressure. The paint container includes a housing defining an interior space that is devoid of an internal valve, and a combination comprising a propellant combined with paint within the interior space. A container cap is installed on the housing to enclose the propellant combined with the paint within the interior space at an elevated pressure, and defines a channel that cooperates with a portion of the housing. A compressible gasket is disposed within the channel and compressed between the container cap and the portion of the housing to form a seal that interferes with an escape of the propellant combined with the paint between the container cap and the housing. A releasable fastener engages releasably couples the reusable dispensing apparatus to the container cap. |
| US11731828B2 |
Hand-operated bottle and container dispensing assistance device and method
An apparatus, method, and system that uses a lever action hand grip that can include an adjustable receiver for a variety of diameters, form factors, and other variables for different containers of liquids or aerosols that are desired to be dispensed. A linkage connects the lever action hand-grip to a working end. The working end moves in arcuate fashion in response to pivoting of the lever. The proportional working end motion path can serve to both push down an aerosol spray head to dispense, or laterally push or pump other types of dispensing heads. Optionally, the linkage can have at least one, and sometimes two or three, different adjustments for such things as size and location of a dispensing head for a variety of dispensing containers and types, range of motion, type of interface at the working end, and specifically what type of working end relative to a dispensing head of a container or bottle. |
| US11731824B2 |
Package comprising means for retaining an object
A package including: a case having a bottom and a peripheral rim which can adopt: a stowing position in which the peripheral rim extends substantially parallel to the bottom; a use position in which the peripheral rim extends from the bottom; a cover; and holding means for maintaining in the case an object to be transported. The holding means includes: a first part secured to the case; and a second part secured to the cover. At least one of the first part and the second part is relaxed in the stowing position of the peripheral rim, and tensioned in the use position of the peripheral rim. |
| US11731820B2 |
Packaging material and method for providing a packaging material
A packaging material having a core layer and inside and outside laminate portions is provided. The packaging material comprises a first area to form a first package, and a second area to form a second and adjacent package. The first area and the second area have a transversal sealing area between them, and the core layer is provided with at least one weakening portion at the transversal sealing area. |
| US11731805B2 |
Collapsible containers including attachment brackets
A container includes a first panel with a detent and a pin extending therefrom, a second panel that extends transverse to the first panel, and a bracket removably coupled to the first panel via engagement with the detent and the pin such that the bracket prevents movement of the second panel relative to the first panel. The detent is selectively depressed to thereby decouple the bracket from the first panel. |
| US11731804B2 |
Pallet including a carrier arrangement connected to skid arrangements
A pallet has a carrier arrangement (1), with at least one platform or base surface (6), for carrying at least one item and at least two skid arrangements (2) and at least two coupling arrangements (3). The at least two coupling arrangements (3) are provided for intercoupling the carrier arrangement (1) and the skid arrangements (2) when needed. |
| US11731803B2 |
Collapsible crate with stowable hinged lid
A collapsible crate or container movable between an erect configuration and a collapsed configuration, has a crate member having an upper peripheral rim, a bottom member, two hinged and collapsible opposing side walls and two hinged end walls that collectively define an interior volume when the crate member is in the erect configuration, and a lid member with first and second lid portions and a hinge that releasably couples the first and second lid portions. The crate member and the lid member also includes latch member to releasably latch the lid member to the crate member in a use/deployed position and a stowed position. |
| US11731801B2 |
Folded leak-proof container with side handles and a top handle
The following summary concerns the development of a folded leak-proof container (46) that consists of one piece of fiberboard or cardboard (1) containing slits and folds that produce the center panel (3), the top panel (4), the bottom panel (5), the side panels (6 and 7), and the end panels (8-15), the latter of which contain lengthwise slits (18-25) to be folded in order to form the side handles of the container (46); the container may also include a top handle (2). The main function of the container (46) is to keep cool, transport, and cool items that must be refrigerated; it can do so through the addition of ice or any coolant compatible with the material used to manufacture the container. |
| US11731798B2 |
Hybrid fluid cartridge
A fluid cartridge and a method for eliminating mechanical stresses on an ejection head chip. The fluid cartridge includes a plastic fluid body having a front wall, a rear wall opposite the front wall, left and right side walls attached to the front wall and to the rear wall, a bottom wall attached to the front wall and the rear wall, and to the left and right side walls. A die bond member is attached to the plastic fluid body adjacent to the bottom wall and an ejection head chip is disposed on the die bond member so that the die bond member is between the bottom wall and the ejection head chip. |
| US11731796B2 |
Device for, and method of, applying, drying and activating hot glue on a packaging machine
The invention relates to a device for, and method of, applying, drying and activating hot glue on the packaging machine itself. In the case of the basic option, the device works as follows: two assemblies (1) for applying and drying glue are positioned on the plates (3) of machine (M). Assemblies (1) are made up of consoles (11) mounted in a way that enables them to slide and move, their front end on the lever (32) and their rear end on the shaft (31) attached between two plates (3). The lever (32) is attached, by way of levers (33), between the plates (3). One device (12) for applying hot glue is attached to the consoles (11), just above the lever (32), while a number of fans (13) are fastened along the console (11), above the device (12), as well as on the opposite side. The heater (4) is horizontally attached to the carrier (42) and positioned in the opening (43) on the plate (41). The strip heater (7) is made up of an endless strip (71) and vertical heaters (72). In the case of the basic option, the method of applying, drying and activating hot glue on the packaging machine itself consists of the following: paper (5) from the roll (51) is introduced under the consoles (11). The devices (12) apply hot glue to the top side of the paper in a continuous strip (61) and a discontinuous strip (62). Strips of glue (61, 62) are dried by fans (13) and further transported through the machine (M), together with the paper (5). Once the product is packaged, packages reach a horizontal heater (4) which activates the glue (61, 62) on the bottom side of the package, after which product packages pass between vertical heaters (72) which activate the glue on the sides of packages. |
| US11731795B2 |
Method and apparatus for manufacturing pillow packages
To provide a method and an apparatus for manufacturing pillow packages provided with a fixing tape with high efficiency while preventing damage to the pillow packages. The method for manufacturing pillow packages includes placing a pillow package 1a among a plurality of pillow packages conveyed by a conveying section 21 on an inclined placement section of the conveying section 21 to incline the pillow package 1a in a predetermined direction to thereby expand the gap between a pillow package 1b placed next to the pillow package 1a on the conveying section 21 and the pillow package 1a and bringing a cutting blade 25 into contact with a string of double-sided tape 16 bonded between the pillow package 1a and the pillow package 1b to cut the double-sided tape 16. |
| US11731792B2 |
Kitting machine
A kitting machine is disclosed. In various embodiments, the machine includes an actuator configured to move a surface or receptacle to a position associated with item retrieval; and a controller configured to control operation of the actuator to position an item in the position associated with item retrieval, in a manner that is synchronized at least in part with operation of a robotic retrieval device configured to retrieve the item from the position associated with item retrieval. |
| US11731790B2 |
Health monitoring of aircraft landing gear mechanical structures
Methods and systems are provided that facilitate the maintenance of levered landing gears by monitoring the condition of the stop pads of such landing gears. One embodiment provides for calibrating a sensor for measuring a condition of a stop joint formed by a first stop pad and a second stop pad of a levered landing gear against a nominal condition of at least one of the first stop pad and the second stop pad; monitoring, by the sensor, a current condition of the at least one of the first stop pad and the second stop pad from the nominal condition; determining whether a non-conformance from the nominal condition of the at least one of the first stop pad and the second stop pad has been detected by the sensor for the current condition; and in response to determining that the non-conformance has been detected, generating an alert. |
| US11731789B2 |
Hybrid airship and related assembly and/or maintenance method
The present invention concerns hybrid airship comprising at least one buoyancy enclosure containing a gas lighter than air, a gondola attached below the buoyancy enclosure, the gondola extending along a longitudinal axis, at least one propeller configured to propel the hybrid airship, the at least one propeller being attached to the buoyancy enclosure, at least one generator, configured to provide power to the propeller, the generator being connected to the gondola. The hybrid airship comprises an arm protruding from the gondola and connecting the generator to the gondola. |
| US11731787B2 |
Sensor based control of swage tools
Systems and methods are provided for inspecting installation of a fastener. One method includes monitoring hydraulic pressure of a tool that is installing the fastener, detecting that the hydraulic pressure has dropped by more than a threshold amount within a period of time, determining that a pintail of the fastener has snapped in response to the detecting, and reducing the hydraulic pressure in response to the determining. |
| US11731781B2 |
Aircraft cabinet comprising at least one flight-data display screen and at least one avionics module
A cabinet comprising at least one screen allowing display of data necessary for a flight-control of an aircraft connected to at least one avionics module for management of the data. The screen at least partially forms one of the sides of the cabinet and the module or modules are installed inside the cabinet. The cabinet has a base allowing the screen or screens to be placed at a desired height. As a result, a length of cable between screen and avionics modules is reduced to a minimum. |
| US11731777B2 |
Control circuit for a power distribution node
A power distribution node, includes a power switch controllably operable to supply energy from an input to an output when the power switch is closed and to not supply energy from the input to the output when the power switch is open, a controller module, a supply power source connected with and energizing the controller module, and a control circuit configured to sense a power characteristic of the power distribution node. |
| US11731775B2 |
Aircraft nacelle comprising a cowl and an automatically-operated locking device that limits the deformation of the cowl
An aircraft nacelle including an automatically-operated locking device for limiting deformations of the cowl. This automatically-operated locking device includes at least one locking post connected to the cowl, at least one latch able to move between a first position corresponding to a locked state in which the latch prevents the locking post from becoming distanced from a fixed structure and a second position corresponding to an unlocked state in which the latch allows the locking post to become distanced from the fixed structure, at least one return system configured to hold the latch in its second position corresponding to the unlocked state, the cowl holding the latch in its first position when the cowl is in the closed position and allowing the latch to pivot toward its second position when the cowl is in the open position. |
| US11731771B2 |
Yoke strap with shock absorber
A restraint arrangement for an inflatable slide may comprise a releasable restraint and a yoke coupled to the releasable restraint. The yoke may comprise a first strap and a second strap. A first dampener may be coupled to the first strap. A second dampener may be coupled to the second strap. The first dampener and the second dampener may deform in response to a tensile load. |
| US11731770B2 |
Dual-flow nozzle for dispersing a high-pressure fluid and a low-pressure fluid
A nozzle configured to receive and disperse a high-pressure fluid or a low-pressure fluid is disclosed. The nozzle includes a nozzle body defining an open end, a closed end, and a side wall connecting the open end to the closed end, where the open end of the nozzle body configured to receive either the high-pressure fluid or the low-pressure fluid. The side wall defines a plurality of low-pressure apertures, a plurality of high-pressure apertures, and a compressible member positioned within the nozzle body. The plurality of high-pressure apertures are positioned downstream from the plurality of pressure apertures. The low-pressure apertures are smaller in size by a predefined ratio when compared to the high-pressure apertures. The compressible member is in an expanded position and blocks the plurality of high-pressure apertures when the open end of the nozzle body receives the low-pressure fluid. |
| US11731763B2 |
Methods and systems for identifying and addressing passenger issues in an aircraft
Disclosed are methods and systems for identifying and addressing passenger issues in an aircraft. For instance, the method may include receiving sensor data corresponding to one or more sensors associated with a passenger compartment of the aircraft, analyzing the received sensor data to determine a condition of the passenger compartment of the aircraft, identifying one or more passenger issues occurring in the aircraft, and determining one or more response options to address the one or more passenger issues, based at least in part on the one or more passenger issues and an operational parameter of the aircraft. The method may further include communicating, the one or more passenger issues and the one or more response options to a passenger user interface or a ground control station and modifying an operation of the aircraft in accordance with one or more of the one or more response options. |
| US11731761B2 |
Secondary airfoil apparatus, system, and method for improving lift and aerodynamic performance of a floatplane
The present disclosure relates to a secondary airfoil apparatus, system and method for improving lift, takeoff, landing and aerodynamic performance of a floatplane. The secondary airfoil can be integrated into the floatplane during manufacture, or retrofitted to an existing floatplane after manufacture. The secondary airfoil is itself of sufficient structural rigidity to withstand any and all forces added by the airfoil during floatplane operation. The secondary airfoil is fixedly attached between the floats of the floatplane, and are purposefully not attached to spreader bars that can exist typically between the floats. The secondary airfoil can be arranged at an optimal angle of incidence and vertical lift position relative to the primary airfoil, or wing of the aircraft, and relative to the floats center of gravity and drag for optimal maneuverability of the floatplane. |
| US11731757B2 |
Rotor blade pitch trajectory control
An aircraft uses trajectory-based control algorithms for blade pitch (or twist). This approach greatly enhances the ability of the actuator to accurately achieve the desired blade pitch and to track the commanded pitch position. An actuator includes an electronic rotor blade controller that converts communicated or desired changes in pitch (or similar parameter) to actual physical effects that match the desired changes as closely as possible. The controller preferably includes a motor drive circuit, such as an h-bridge, a communication circuit for connection to external commands, and a processor with associated enabling circuitry (e.g. memory, I/O) to coordinate and implement the control. |
| US11731755B2 |
Linear drive device for an aircraft, a drive arrangement and an aircraft having such a linear drive device
In order to improve linear drives on aircraft with regards to backlash, gear reduction, self-lock capability, load transfer and wear, a linear drive device is provided that has a first member with engaging teeth, such as a tooth rack and a second member which functions as a drive unit. The second member includes a plurality of movable teeth that are actuated by a cam shaft. The cam shaft has a control cam portion that is shaped such that the movable teeth perform a wave-like motion that forces the first member along its longitudinal direction relative to the second member. |
| US11731751B1 |
Dry storage, raw water system for marine vehicles
A system for providing raw water for cooling Auxiliary Systems of a Luxury Boat in Temporary Dry Storage involves a pump coupled to a Dry Storage Lift capable of moving the Luxury Boat between an in-water position and a dry storage position, a raw water inlet of the pump is movable between a first position out of a source of the raw water and a second position in the raw water source, and wherein, when the Dry Storage Lift has the Luxury Boat in the in-water position, the raw water inlet will be in the first position and when the Dry Storage Lift has the Luxury Boat in the dry storage position, the raw water inlet will be in the second position. |
| US11731748B2 |
Autonomous ocean data collection
A system for autonomous ocean data collection includes at least one sensor capable of collecting sensor data, at least one transmission device, and at least one computing device comprising one or more hardware processors and memory coupled to the one or more hardware processors, the memory storing one or more instructions which, when executed by the one or more hardware processors, cause the at least one computing device to generate data for transmission based on the sensor data collected by the at least one sensor, and cause the at least one transmission device to transmit the data. |
| US11731743B2 |
System and method for optimizing fuel usage of a marine vessel
A marine vessel advisory system may be configured to calculate and provide operational information that show fuel consumption savings based on adjustment of vessel speed and/or heading. In an embodiment, the advisory system may operate real-time to collect operational and/or environmental conditions information to be used to calculate alternative operational performance of the marine vessel that will save fuel and reduce emissions. The calculations may include a simulation, machine learning, and/or artificial intelligence to determine a speed and/or heading of the marine vessel that will reduce fuel consumption. The advisory system may display the computed information for the operator, and the operator may elect to switch to the alternative operating parameters (e.g., slower speed). In an embodiment, the advisory system may interact directly with a marine vessel system and automatically cause the marine vessel system to adjust operating parameters based on computed operating parameters that saves fuel and reduces emissions. |
| US11731737B2 |
Portable solar-electric watercraft
A watercraft includes at least one float, a first frame supported by the at least one float, and a main panel affixed across the first frame. The watercraft further includes a second frame affixed to the first frame rotatably about a first edge and a second panel affixed across the second frame. In an embodiment, the first edge includes a shared frame member belonging to both said the frame and the second frame. In an embodiment, the watercraft includes a third frame affixed to the first frame rotatably about a second edge distinct from the first edge and a third panel affixed across the third frame. In an embodiment, the watercraft includes a shade rotatably affixed to a shade support edge member of the second frame and a shade panel affixed across the shade frame. The shade frame includes a pair of shade frame edge members rotatably affixed to the shade support edge member of the second frame. |
| US11731736B2 |
Deep-sea manned submersible and design method for pressure resistant hull curved structure thereof
A deep-sea manned submersible and a design method for a pressure resistant hull curved structure thereof, the deep-sea manned submersible comprising a main hull body, a propeller assembly, annular sliding channels, a brake disc, and a brake. Two annular sliding channels are provided, and are fixed symmetrically on two opposite side surfaces of the main hull body. The main hull body is inserted vertically through the upper surface of the propeller assembly, and by means of the two annular sliding channels is slidingly connected to the propeller assembly, such that the outer contour of the whole body formed by the impeller assembly and the main hull body takes a nautilus shell shape. The brake disc is of an annular shape, and fixed on an outer ring of the main hull body, and the brake is mounted on the propeller assembly and corresponds matchingly with the brake disc. |
| US11731731B2 |
Bicycle propulsion system for electric bicycle conversion
A bicycle propulsion system including a concentric rotor assembly and a chassis assembly. The concentric rotor assembly: defines an outer drive surface; defines an inner retention surface; includes a set of sprocket brackets arranged about the inner retention surface of the concentric rotor assembly and configured to engage with teeth of a bicycle sprocket; and is configured to engage around the bicycle sprocket, wherein a center axis of the outer drive surface is concentric with a rotational axis of the bicycle sprocket. The chassis assembly: is configured to secure to a stay of the bicycle; includes a retention subassembly configured to translationally constrain the concentric rotor assembly relative to the chassis assembly; includes a drive subassembly configured to engage the outer drive surface of the concentric rotor assembly; and includes a motor configured to rotate the concentric rotor assembly via the drive subassembly. |
| US11731729B2 |
Reciprocating mechanism, bicycle, and method of achieving reciprocating motion
A reciprocating mechanism includes a first connecting element, a crankshaft and a second connecting element. The crankshaft includes a rotation shaft, a first following element and a second following element. The first following element is pivotally disposed on one side of the rotation shaft and movably coupled to the first connecting element. The second following element is pivotally disposed on the other side of the rotation shaft, and a first angle is formed between the first following element and the second following element. The second connecting element is movably coupled to the second following element. The first following element and the second following element are configured to rotate around the rotation shaft so as to be movably coupled to and cause each of the first connecting element and the second connecting element to reciprocate and cyclically pivot along an arc-shaped trajectory. |
| US11731726B2 |
Method of converting a two-wheel motorcycle to a three-wheel motorcycle with reduced trail distance
A front fork for a motorcycle includes a bottom portion configured to engage an axle of a front wheel, the bottom portion having a center line at an angle relative to vertical. An angled middle portion extends from a top of the bottom portion at an angle relative to vertical that is larger than the bottom portion center line angle relative to vertical. A steering head attachment extends from a top of the angled middle portion. |
| US11731725B2 |
Electric vehicle
An electric self-balancing vehicle including a top cover, a bottom cover, an inner cover, a rotating mechanism, two wheels, two hub motors, a plurality of sensors, a power supply, and a controller is described herein. The top cover includes a first top cover and a second top cover disposed symmetrically and rotatable relative to each other. The bottom cover is fixed to the top cover and includes a first bottom cover and a second bottom cover disposed symmetrically and rotatable relative to each other. The inner cover is fixed between the top cover and the bottom cover and includes a first inner cover and a second inner cover disposed symmetrically and rotatable relative to each other. The rotating mechanism is fixed between the first inner cover and the second inner cover. The two wheels are rotatably fixed at two sides of the inner cover, respectively. The two hub motors are fixed in the two wheels, respectively. The plurality of sensors is disposed between the bottom cover and the inner cover, respectively. The power supply is fixed between the first bottom cover and the first inner cover. The controller is fixed between the second bottom cover and the second inner cover, the controller is electrically connected with the plurality of sensors, the power supply, and the hub motors, and the controller controls the hub motors to drive the corresponding wheels to rotate according to sensing signals transmitted by the sensors. |
| US11731723B2 |
Rider recognition device for human-powered vehicle and control system of human-powered vehicle
To provide a rider recognition device for a human-powered vehicle and a control system of a human-powered vehicle that improve the usability, a rider recognition device for a human-powered vehicle includes a detector and an artificial intelligence processing unit. The detector detects state information while the human-powered vehicle is traveling. The state information is related to at least one of a state of the human-powered vehicle and a state of a rider of the human-powered vehicle. The artificial intelligence processing unit recognizes the rider corresponding to the state information detected by the detector. |
| US11731720B2 |
Method for controlling electric vehicle and electric vehicle
A method for controlling an electric vehicle and the electric vehicle are provided. The method includes: under a condition in which the electric vehicle is in unlocked and motor control shielded states, first predetermined information is detected, wherein the first predetermined information is used for indicating that a rider is located on the electric vehicle; the electric vehicle is controlled to switch from the motor control shielded state to a motor control unshielded state; a predetermined control signal is received in the motor control unshielded state; and a motor of the electric vehicle is controlled to rotate according to a rotational speed corresponding to the predetermined control signal. With the disclosure, the problems of complex operation and poor user experience of a manner for controlling the electric vehicle in the related art are solved. |
| US11731717B2 |
Spacer tool
A spacer tool for assembling a glass panel on a frame is provided. The spacer tool includes a body defining a central axis and a width along the central axis. The spacer tool includes a bore disposed within the body and axially aligned along the central axis. The bore is adapted to receive an alignment pin disposed on the frame. The spacer tool also includes a plurality of lands disposed on the body. Each of the plurality of lands is disposed substantially parallel to and spaced apart from the central axis, each of the plurality of lands is adapted to selectively contact an edge of the glass panel. Each of the plurality of lands is disposed at a distance relative to the central axis different from one another. |
| US11731712B2 |
Emergency trailer release device
An emergency trailer release device for separating a trailer from a towing truck during an emergency situation includes an actuating module and a controller, which are mountable to a fifth wheel and within a cab of the towing truck, respectively. The actuating module is operationally engaged to and can selectively open a set of locks so that a king pin engaging the trailer to the fifth wheel is released. The controller is operationally engaged to the actuating module and can be engaged an electrical circuit of the towing truck. The controller can be selectively actuated by a driver of the towing truck in an emergency situation to signal the actuating module to open the set of locks to disengage the trailer from the towing truck, for example, when the driver believes the towing truck, the trailer, or both, are in danger of rolling over. |
| US11731711B2 |
Vehicle front structure
A vehicle front structure is provided for preventing a vortex from being generated between high-speed air separated from an outer edge of a deflector and low-speed air in a front wheel house due to a wind speed difference. Embodiments include a deflector disposed in front of a front wheel house projected downward from a lower surface of a bumper face. The deflector includes an air introducing section to introduce air into a space inside the deflector in a front portion of the deflector; and an intermediate-speed wind generating hole section that communicates with the air introducing section and generates an airflow at an intermediate wind speed, lower than a wind speed of air separated from deflector outer edges and higher than a wind speed of air in the front wheel house, in an area not opposing a tire in a vehicle front view of a portion immediately behind the deflector. |
| US11731709B1 |
Aero cladding system for a vehicle
A vehicle is provided including a body having a side, and at least one aero cladding element operably connected to the body along the side so as to be supported for movement between a cladding position and an aero position. In another aspect, an aero cladding system for a vehicle is provided. The aero cladding system includes a base cladding element and an aero cladding element operably connected to the base cladding element so as to be movable relative to the base cladding element between a first position and a second position different from the first position. At least one actuator is operably connected to the aero cladding element and is structured to be operable to move the aero cladding element between the first position and the second position. |
| US11731708B2 |
Facility, provision method, and provision system
A facility provides an infrastructure service to a vehicle including a first unit that includes a driving wheel and a second unit that has a vehicle cabin space and is separable from the first unit. The facility includes a connection unit that connects to the second unit and a provision unit that provides the infrastructure service to the second unit when the connection unit is connected to the second unit. |
| US11731707B2 |
Instrument panel support for a motor vehicle
An instrument panel support for installation between the two A-pillars of a motor vehicle. The instrument panel support comprises a crossmember which extends between the A-pillars and has at least one connecting member at each end for connecting the instrument panel support to the vehicle via fasteners. The connecting members have a U-shaped main body connected to the crossmember, its longitudinal axis aligned in the z-direction, with at least one support insert extending between the two wings and penetrated by a fastener for connecting the instrument panel support on the vehicle side. The opening side of the main body points in the transverse direction to the longitudinal extension of the crossmember. The support insert and the spine of the main body have fastening apertures aligned with one another at least in regions for passing the shank of a fastener therethrough. |
| US11731706B2 |
Roof siderail and vehicle
In a vehicle, a roof siderail outer includes an upper flange, a first portion that is disposed across a gap from a roof siderail inner, and a second portion disposed between the first portion and the upper flange. A boundary line between the upper flange and the second portion is configured of a first bent portion that is bent to form a valley crease line on an outer face of the roof siderail outer. A boundary line between the second portion and the first portion is configured of a second bent portion that is bent to form a ridge crease line on the outer face. The second bent portion extends toward the first bent portion in a rearward direction, and is connected to the first bent portion. The upper flange is welded to a rear pillar. |
| US11731705B2 |
Roof module for autonomous vehicles
A roof module for an autonomous vehicle comprising: an electronic unit containing a number of electronic components and/or environment recognition sensors; a carrier unit for accommodating the electronic unit; and fastening means for fastening the electronic unit to the carrier unit; wherein the carrier unit is designed as a roof structure component which can be fastened directly to a lateral body framework component and/or to a front body framework component and/or to a rear body framework component of the vehicle via fastening means and which forms a load-hearing receptacle for a roof outer skin of the vehicle. |
| US11731698B2 |
Solar vehicle navigation
Navigation of a solar vehicle is provided by obtaining a target geographic destination for the vehicle having one or more photovoltaic solar arrays; obtaining configuration data defining a target solar vector relative to a reference frame of the vehicle; identifying a current geographic positioning of the vehicle via a geo-positioning system of the vehicle, including a current geographic location and a current geographic orientation of the vehicle; identifying a current solar vector relative to the reference frame of the vehicle; and during at least a portion of a solar day, outputting a steering command for the vehicle for an indirect path from the current geographic location toward the target geographic destination that is based, at least in part, on a comparison of the current solar vector to the target solar vector. The steering command can be presented to a human operator or programmatically implemented by an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle. |
| US11731696B2 |
Offset tie rod joint
An apparatus and a method are provided for an offset tie rod joint for vehicle steering systems. The offset tie rod joint comprises a ball rotatably retained within a casing that is disposed in an opening of an offset housing. A threaded shank fixedly coupled with the offset housing is received by a steering rod. The opening is displaced from a longitudinal axis of the threaded shank by a distance that provides clearance between the offset housing and a spindle assembly during articulation of the spindle assembly during steering. A rear backstop and a front snap-ring in a groove retain the casing within the opening. A bore extending through the ball receives a bolt that fixates the ball between parallel prongs of the spindle assembly. A misalignment spacer on each side of the ball provides clearance for rotation of the ball within the offset housing. |
| US11731694B2 |
Steering control apparatus and steering control method
In a steering control apparatus, a reaction force torque command value is calculated so that a detection value of a torque sensor follows a target value obtained by adding at least a viscosity command value and a return command value to a steering torque command value, and an electric current that flows to a reaction force rotary electric machine is controlled based on the reaction force torque command value. Whether a steering state is a turning state or a returning state is determined by comparing a physical quantity corresponding to an output torque of a reaction force device and the detection value of the torque sensor. Characteristics of one or more of a reaction force amount operation, a viscosity amount operation, and a return amount operation are made differ between the turning state and the returning state. |
| US11731690B2 |
Redundant steering system and machines and methods thereof
A redundant steering system comprises a primary power source; a secondary power source; first and second pumps operatively coupled to the primary and secondary power sources, respectively, to output first and second supplies of hydraulic fluid to a steering cylinder based on operation of the primary and secondary power source, respectively; first and second pairs of selector valves respectively coupled to the first and second pumps; and a charge circuit coupled to respective control inputs of the first and second pairs of selector valves to selectively supply hydraulic fluid to the control inputs of the first and second pairs of selector valves to stop hydraulic fluid from only one of the first pump and the second pump from being provided to the steering cylinder and to provide hydraulic fluid to the steering cylinder from only one of the other of the first pump and the second pump. |
| US11731686B2 |
Method for position control for a steering system
A method is described for position control for an electromechanically assisted steering system of a motor vehicle, which has electromechanical steering assistance with an electric motor and at least one controller, wherein a torque to be applied by the electric motor is the controlled variable of the at least one controller, and wherein the controlled system for the design of the at least one controller comprises at least a lower part of the steering system containing the electric motor. A frequency response of the controlled system is determined based on a mathematical model of the controlled system and/or by measuring the controlled system. Controller parameters of the at least one controller are adjusted based on the frequency response of the controlled system. |
| US11731684B1 |
Recirculating ball track telescope interface assembly for steering column
An axially adjustable steering column assembly includes a first support structure. The axially adjustable steering column assembly also includes a second support structure, wherein the first support structure is axially adjustable relative to the second support structure in a telescoping manner. The axially adjustable steering column assembly further includes a plurality of telescope interface assemblies disposed between the first support structure and the second support structure. Each of the telescope interface assemblies include a track formed in at least one of the first support structure and the second support structure. Each of the telescope interface assemblies also includes a plurality of metal balls disposed in the track to provide a rolling interface between the first support structure and the second support structure during axial adjustment therebetween. |
| US11731675B2 |
Exclusive track resource sharing system
A system for exclusive track resource sharing is provided. Some embodiments provide an exclusive track resource sharing system including onboard control units and a resource manager. Onboard control unit is provided in each of trains and is configured to communicate with another onboard control unit in another train. The resource manager is configured to record ownership status information of track resources of the plurality of trains, to provide the ownership status information of the track resources to the onboard control unit, and to generate and deliver a resource entitlement or resource authority to the onboard control unit. The resource authority is configured to be owned by a single onboard control unit. The onboard control unit possessing the resource authority is configured to seize or release the track resources corresponding to the resource authority and to control the track resources corresponding to the resource authority. |
| US11731674B2 |
Operation adjustment method and system for metro trains in delay scenario
The present disclosure provides an operation adjustment method and system for metro trains in a delay scenario. The method includes: acquiring basic parameters, current delay information and current online train information in a metro system; determining a detaining position of a departing train and an operation strategy of a waiting train according to the acquired; determining a next state of a running train according to the detaining position, the operation strategy, and the acquired; and optimally configuring an available rolling stock resource of the metro system according to the next state of the running train and operation data. The present disclosure can automatically adjust the operation diagram according to the delay information and reasonably change the operation plan of the rolling stock, so as to reduce influences of the delay on passengers and improve the actual fulfillment rate of the operation diagram. |
| US11731672B2 |
Automated signal compliance monitoring and alerting system
An automated signal compliance monitoring and alerting system (ASCMAS) that automatically monitors and provides historical and real-time alerting for mobile assets in violation of a signal aspect, such as a stop light, traffic light, and/or speed limit signal, and/or operating the mobile asset unsafely in an attempt to maintain compliance to a signal. ASCMAS works in conjunction with a data acquisition and recording system (DARS) for mobile assets that includes a data center onboard the mobile asset and a data center remote from the mobile asset. A first artificial intelligence model of at least one of the data centers determines whether the mobile asset is a leading and/or controlling mobile asset. From video content obtained from one of the data centers, a second artificial intelligence model determines an episode involving the mobile asset. |
| US11731670B2 |
Holder for mounting a second part on a main structure between car body ends of a rail vehicle
The present invention relates to a holder for mounting a second part on a main structure between car body ends of a rail vehicle, comprising —a first holding structure having a first contact surface, the first holding structure being configured to be attached to a main structure; —a second holding structure having a second contact surface, the second holding structure being configured to be attached to a second part, and the second holding structure further being arranged to be mounted on the first holding structure with one of the first and second contact surfaces resting on the other; —a fastening device for fastening the second holding structure to the first holding structure to form a mounted state, the first and second contact surfaces being pressed against each other in the mounted state, and wherein the first and second contact surfaces in the mounted state each extend at a first angle in relation to a horizontal axis, said first angle (α) being more than 1 degree and less than 30 degrees, and wherein the fastening device (53) extends in a direction parallel to or coinciding with the horizontal axis (A). |
| US11731667B2 |
Rail engine with technical equipment attachment device
The present invention concerns a railway power car comprising: A body (12) extending in a longitudinal direction (X) and defining a technical room (22); and cabinets (15) accommodated in the technical room.The power car comprises at least two rails (28) disposed on the floor, each of said rails extending in the longitudinal direction, an upper part (42) of each of said rails forming a first means of joining with a cabinet; each cabinet comprises at least one foot (56), said or each foot comprising a second means of joining (60, 62) capable of mating with the first means of joining of one of said rails, each first means of joining and each second means of joining being configured so that each cabinet can be fastened to said corresponding rail at an infinite number of positions along said rail. |
| US11731665B2 |
Driving control method and driving control device
A driving control method comprises: acquiring a destination of a vehicle; referring to a first map that includes identification information of a travel lane and a second map that does not include the identification information of the travel lane; calculating a route from a current position of the vehicle to the destination; when traveling along a first route included in the route and belonging to the first map, setting first driving control, while when traveling along a second route included in the route and belonging to the second map, setting second driving control with a lower level of autonomous driving than that of the first driving control; and creating a driving plan for the vehicle to travel along the route with contents of the set driving control. A driving control apparatus is based on the method. |
| US11731663B2 |
Systems and methods for actor motion forecasting within a surrounding environment of an autonomous vehicle
Systems and methods are provided for forecasting the motion of actors within a surrounding environment of an autonomous platform. For example, a computing system of an autonomous platform can use machine-learned model(s) to generate actor-specific graphs with past motions of actors and the local map topology. The computing system can project the actor-specific graphs of all actors to a global graph. The global graph can allow the computing system to determine which actors may interact with one another by propagating information over the global graph. The computing system can distribute the interactions determined using the global graph to the individual actor-specific graphs. The computing system can then predict a motion trajectory for an actor based on the associated actor-specific graph, which captures the actor-to-actor interactions and actor-to-map relations. |
| US11731661B2 |
Systems and methods for imminent collision avoidance
Systems and methods for operating a vehicle are disclosed. The methods comprise: generating, by a computing device, a vehicle trajectory for the vehicle while the vehicle is in motion; detecting an object within a given distance from the vehicle; generating at least one possible object trajectory for the object which was detected; performing a collision check to determine whether a collision between the vehicle and the object can be avoided based on the vehicle trajectory and the at least one possible object trajectory; performing a plausibility check to determine whether the collision is plausible based on content of a map, when a determination is made in the collision check that a collision between the vehicle and the object cannot be avoided; and performing operations to selectively cause the vehicle to perform an emergency maneuver based on results of the plausibility check. |
| US11731660B2 |
Automatic running vehicle and operation management device for automatic running vehicle
An automatic running vehicle executes regular operation control based on an operation schedule provided from an operation management device. The automatic running vehicle includes an automatic running control unit. The automatic running control unit executes retreat control to move to a retreat position on the predetermined route and stop there upon receipt of a retreat instruction from the operation management device or an immediately following overtaking vehicle. |
| US11731655B2 |
System and method for controlling motion of a vehicle technical field
A controller and a method for controlling motion of a vehicle is provided. The method comprises acquiring motion information including a current state of the vehicle and a desired state of the vehicle, determining a combination of a steering angle of the wheels and motor forces for moving the vehicle from the current state into the desired state by using a first model of the motion of the vehicle and a second model of the motion of the chassis of the vehicle, determining a cost function of the motion of the vehicle, optimizing the cost function of the motion of the vehicle to compute a command signal for controlling the steering wheel and the plurality of electric motors, and controlling the steering angle of the wheels and the motor forces based on the command signal. |
| US11731653B2 |
Conditional motion predictions
Among other things, techniques are described for conditional motion predictions. The techniques include generating, by a planning circuit, a set of candidate trajectories for a vehicle based on possible macro actions by the vehicle, predicting, by the planning circuit and for at least some trajectories in the set of candidate trajectories, a response by a target vehicle to the respective trajectory and a probability of the response by the target vehicle, selecting, by the planning circuit, a trajectory from the set of candidate trajectories based at least in part on the response by the target vehicle to the trajectory, the probability of the response by the target vehicle, and characteristics of the trajectory, and operating, by a control circuit, the vehicle based on the selected trajectory. |
| US11731650B2 |
Vehicle and method of controlling vehicle
A vehicle (10) includes a VP (120) that carries out vehicle control in accordance with a command from an autonomous driving system (202) and a vehicle control interface (110) that interfaces between the autonomous driving system (202) and the VP (120). A tire turning angle command that requests for a wheel steer angle is transmitted from the autonomous driving system (202) to the VP (120). A signal indicating an estimated wheel angle which is an estimated value of the wheel steer angle is transmitted from the VP (120) to the autonomous driving system (202). The VP (120) steers the vehicle in accordance with the tire turning angle command set based on a wheel estimation angle while the vehicle (10) is in a straight-ahead travel state. |
| US11731649B2 |
High precision position estimation method through road shape classification-based map matching and autonomous vehicle thereof
A high precision position estimation method through a road shape classification-based map matching implemented by a high precision position estimation system of an autonomous vehicle includes classifying a road into a straight lane, a curved lane, and a clothoid curve lane by the lane matching between a sensor lane segment and a map lane segment, generating a movement amount value calculated by applying a geometric feature-based map matching or an optimization-based map matching to the classified lane as a covariance matrix, and calculating the latitude, longitude, and traveling direction of a vehicle to be estimated by combining the covariance matrix with sensor measurement values of a vehicle speed and a yaw rate by an extended Kalman filter. |
| US11731647B2 |
Road shape recognizer, autonomous drive system and method of recognizing road shape
A road shape recognizer includes a peripheral information recognizer that recognizes at least two items of peripheral information based on an output of a periphery detector. A reliability assigner assigns a reliability level to each of the peripheral information. A point sequence generator generates and places a point sequence representing a shape of a road on which the own vehicle travels, based on at least two items of peripheral information and the reliability level. The point sequence generator generates and places a point sequence by generating and placing points one by one toward a distant place from a point located at a prescribed relative position to the own vehicle. The point sequence generator generates and places the next point corresponding to an amount of change in shape and a position of a point generated and placed at the end of the point sequence. The amount of change in shape is represented by the peripheral information and determined per section having a prescribed distance. |
| US11731642B2 |
Control device for mobile body
A controller includes a control section configured to actually control a hardware unit, an identification model including a hard model obtained by modeling a dynamic characteristic of the hardware unit and a soft model configured to execute same processing as processing performed on the hard model by the control section, and an adjustment section configured to update a dynamic characteristic of a model of the hardware unit in the hard model such that an output value of the hard model obtained by processing of the soft model matches an actual output value of the hardware unit. |
| US11731641B2 |
Method and control unit for determining an evaluation algorithm from a plurality of available evaluation algorithms for the processing of sensor data of a vehicle sensor of a vehicle
A method for determining an evaluation algorithm from a plurality of available evaluation algorithms for the processing of sensor data of a vehicle sensor of a vehicle. The method includes a step of reading in and a step of selecting. In the step of reading in, an environment signal is read in, which represents a current environment parameter acquired by a sensor unit using at least the vehicle sensor and/or received via a communications interface. In the step of selecting, the evaluation algorithm is selected from the plurality of evaluation algorithms for the evaluation of the sensor data of the vehicle sensor using the environment parameter. |
| US11731636B2 |
System and method to determine responsiveness of a driver of a vehicle to feedback regarding driving behaviors
This disclosure relates to a system and method for determining responsiveness of a driver of a vehicle to feedback regarding driving behaviors. The system may include a sensor configured to generate output signals conveying first driving behavior information, which may characterize operation of the vehicle by the driver. The system may include one or more processors configured to obtain the first driving behavior information. The one or more processors may effectuate provision of feedback defined by feedback information based on the first driving behavior. The sensor may be configured to output signals conveying second driving behavior information, which may characterize operation of the vehicle by the driver during and/or subsequent to the provision of the feedback. The one or more processors may be configured to obtain the second driving behavior information and assess responsiveness of the driver to the feedback based on the second driving behavior information. |
| US11731635B2 |
Predicting driver status using glance behavior
A method of monitoring a driver in an autonomous vehicle includes monitoring, with a driver monitoring system, a driver of a vehicle, collecting, with a data processor, data from the driver monitoring system related to gaze behavior of the driver, classifying, with the data processor, the driver as one of a plurality of driver statuses based on the data from the driver monitoring system, and sending, with the data processor, instructions to at least one vehicle system based on the classification of the driver. |
| US11731633B2 |
Vehicle loss calculation for improved fuel economy
A method of operating a vehicle, comprising: receiving ambient air information; receiving size, distance and relative velocity information about a vehicle in proximity to the vehicle; receiving road surface properties information; receiving wind velocity and direction information; computing an air density ratio factor using the ambient air information; computing an aerodynamic drag ratio factor using the size, distance and relative velocity information; computing a rolling resistance ratio factor using the information road surface properties information; computing effective velocity of the vehicle using the wind velocity and direction information; combining at least one of the air density ratio factor, the aerodynamic drag ratio factor and the rolling resistance ratio factor with vehicle loss coefficients to determining new vehicle loss coefficients; computing an energy loss or power loss of the vehicle using the new vehicle loss coefficients and the effective velocity of the vehicle; and controlling the vehicle to improve fuel economy. |
| US11731632B2 |
Vehicle travel control method and travel control device
A travel control method for executing autonomous lane change control of a vehicle includes, before performing two or more successive lane changes, presenting the driver with first lane change information as to whether or not to accept execution of autonomous control of the successive lane changes; when detecting a first acceptance input made by the driver indicating that the driver accepts the execution of the autonomous control, executing first autonomous lane change control; then presenting the driver with second lane change information as to whether or not to accept execution of the autonomous lane change control after the first lane change; and when detecting a second acceptance input made by the driver, executing the autonomous lane change control after the first lane change. An action load of the second acceptance input is set smaller than an action load of the first acceptance input. |
| US11731631B2 |
Vehicle movement control device, method, program, and system, and target trajectory generating device, method, program, and system
Provided are a vehicle motion control device, a method thereof, a program thereof, a system thereof in which it is adapted for traveling situation while an occurrence of an unstable behavior of a vehicle at the time of automatic lane change is suppressed, and a target trajectory generation device, a method thereof, a method thereof, a program thereof, and a system thereof. In a vehicle that can automatically control a lateral acceleration generated in the vehicle at the time of lane change, the lateral acceleration at the time of lane change is controlled such that an absolute value of a maximum lateral acceleration generated on a lateral acceleration generation phase (the secondary steering side) in a lateral direction opposite to the moving direction at the time of lane change is equal or more than an absolute value of a maximum lateral acceleration generated on a lateral acceleration generation phase (primary steering side) in the same direction as a lateral moving direction at the time of lane change. |
| US11731630B2 |
Methods and systems for asserting right of way for traversing an intersection
Systems and methods for controlling navigation of an autonomous vehicle for making an unprotected turn while traversing an intersection. The methods may include identifying a loiter pose of an autonomous vehicle for stopping at a point in an intersection before initiating an unprotected turn, initiating navigation of the autonomous vehicle to the loiter pose when a traffic signal is at a first state, determining whether the traffic signal has changed to a second state during or after navigation of the autonomous vehicle to the loiter pose, and in response to determining that the traffic signal has changed to the second state, generating a first trajectory for navigating the autonomous vehicle to execute the unprotected turn if the expected time for moving the autonomous vehicle from a current position to a position when the autonomous vehicle has fully exited an opposing conflict lane is less than a threshold time. |
| US11731628B2 |
Systems and methods for high motor speed regenerative breaking
A method of controlling a hybrid-electric vehicle includes determining that a slow-down condition of the hybrid-electric vehicle comprises a reduction in speed of the hybrid-electric vehicle that is greater than or equal to a threshold. The method also includes modifying transmission shifting points in a regenerative braking mode to rotate an electric machine of the hybrid-electric vehicle above an engine start limit. The method also includes, in response to receiving an indication of an end of the slow-down condition, causing rotation of the electric machine above the engine start limit to trigger starting an engine of the hybrid-electric vehicle. |
| US11731626B2 |
In-vehicle system
Provided is an in-vehicle system in which an own vehicle does not decelerate according to a preceding vehicle even if the preceding vehicle changes lanes to the right turn lane or the left turn lane and decelerates after own vehicle entering an intersection area. A CPU 107 (first control unit) controls the own vehicle to follow the preceding vehicle. An image processing circuit 106 (detection unit) detects a lane marking of the traveling lane. The CPU 107 (determination unit) determines whether an own vehicle 201 has entered the intersection area. When the detection of one of the right and left lane markings of the traveling lane is interrupted (S20: YES) after the own vehicle 201 has entered the intersection area (S15: YES), the CPU 107 (second control unit) releases ACC that causes the own vehicle 201 to follow the preceding vehicle 202. |
| US11731620B2 |
Collision avoidance system with trajectory validation
A vehicle may include a primary system and a secondary system to validate operation of the primary system and to control the vehicle to avoid collisions. For example, the secondary system may receive multiple trajectories from the primary system, such as a primary trajectory and a secondary, contingent, trajectory associated with a deceleration or other maneuver. The secondary system may determine if a trajectory is associated with a potential collision, if the trajectory is consistent with a current or previous pose, if the trajectory is compatible with a capability of the vehicle, etc. The secondary system may select the primary trajectory if valid, the secondary trajectory if the primary trajectory is invalid, or another trajectory generated by the secondary system if the primary trajectory and the secondary trajectory are invalid. If no valid trajectory is determined, the vehicle may decelerate at a maximum rate. |
| US11731616B2 |
Autonomous driving system for preventing collision of cut-in vehicle and autonomous driving method thereof
An autonomous driving system for preventing collision with a cut-in vehicle may include a counterpart vehicle detector detecting driving information of a surrounding vehicle to deliver the driving information of the surrounding vehicle to a vehicle controller, a host vehicle detector detecting driving information of a host vehicle to deliver the driving information of the host vehicle to the vehicle controller, and the vehicle controller generating avoidance routes for avoiding collision with the surrounding vehicle entering a front of the host vehicle, designating a reach location according to a speed at a specific interval on the avoidance routes, and selecting an avoidance route for avoiding the collision among the plurality of avoidance routes, and then controlling a speed of the host vehicle to reach the reach location for avoiding the collision with the surrounding vehicle on the selected avoidance route, when there is possibility of collision. |
| US11731615B2 |
System and method for remote operator assisted driving through collision avoidance
A vehicle computing unit and method for collision avoidance. The method includes calculating a dynamic trajectory of a vehicle, wherein the dynamic trajectory of the vehicle indicates a projected movement path of the vehicle; determining whether at least one risk location is within the dynamic trajectory of the vehicle; operating the vehicle based on a driving decision selected from among a first driving decision and a second driving decision when at least one risk location is within the dynamic trajectory of the vehicle, wherein the first driving decision is determined based on inputs by an operator of the vehicle, wherein the second driving decision is determined by a vehicle computing unit of the vehicle; and operating the vehicle based on the inputs by the operator of the vehicle when no risk location is within the dynamic trajectory of the vehicle. |
| US11731614B2 |
Apparatus and method for controlling vehicle to avoid or mitigate collision
An apparatus and a method for controlling a vehicle calculate a distance from a following vehicle and a relative speed of the following vehicle, if the following vehicle is detected on the rear side of a host vehicle based on detection information received from a detection module detecting an object around the host vehicle, determine a probability of a potential collision of the following vehicle with the host vehicle based on the distance from the following vehicle and the relative speed of the following vehicle, and accelerate or decelerate a traveling speed of the host vehicle, or adjust brake torque of the host vehicle, if the potential collision of the following vehicle with the host vehicle is predicted. When a probability of a potential collision with the following vehicle is predicted, injuries to a driver and occupants can be prevented or reduced. |
| US11731613B2 |
Parking assistance device, parking assistance method, and computer program product
A parking assistance device including a recognition part configured to acquire recognition information through recognition of surroundings, a parking region determiner configured to determine a space between other vehicles as a parking region of the host vehicle based on the recognition information, an automatic parking controller configured to perform a parking operation to park the host vehicle in the parking region, and a parking location determiner. In response to determining that an entry width of the parking region is less than a predetermined value, the parking location determiner is configured to determine a parking location of the host vehicle in the parking region that is at a central location as viewed from an entry side of the parking region. In response to determining that the entry width is equal to or greater than the predetermined value, the parking location determiner is configured to determine the parking location that is closer to one of the other vehicles as viewed from the entry side. |
| US11731612B2 |
Neural network approach for parameter learning to speed up planning for complex driving scenarios
In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method of operating an autonomous driving vehicle (ADV) includes perceiving a driving environment surrounding the ADV based on sensor data obtained from one or more sensors mounted on the ADV, determining a driving scenario, in response to a driving decision based on the driving environment, applying a predetermined machine-learning model to data representing the driving environment and the driving scenario to generate a set of one or more driving parameters, and planning a trajectory to navigate the ADV using the set of the driving parameters according to the driving scenario through the driving environment. |
| US11731610B2 |
Acceleration method for a hybrid drivetrain
An acceleration method for a hybrid drivetrain includes providing the hybrid drivetrain, setting an initial torque transmission ratio of a belt-drive transmission to a lower transmission ratio, and opening a first disconnect clutch to interrupt torque transmission between an internal combustion engine and an electric machine. The method also includes receiving an acceleration command, shifting the torque transmission ratio with a transmission adjustment gradient from the lower transmission ratio towards an upper transmission ratio, increasing a rotor speed of a rotor shaft of the electric machine with a rotor shaft adjustment gradient, and engaging a first disconnect clutch to rotate an ICE shaft to start the internal combustion engine and increase a rotational speed of the ICE shaft towards a current rotor speed. |
| US11731604B2 |
Hydraulic component mounting assembly with anti-rotation poka-yoke banjo connection
An anti-rotation banjo connection comprising a banjo plate attached to a pipe at its own first end edge and including an opening configured to receive a bolt, the bolt being configured to be screwed into a port of a hydraulic component, wherein a second end edge of the banjo plate, opposite to the first end edge, is provided with a positioning notch configured to partially surround a stopping fastener when the bolt is screwed into the port, whereby an edge wall delimiting the positioning notch is configured to interfere with the stopping fastener preventing the banjo plate from rotating about the bolt. |
| US11731603B2 |
Pipeline and braking system
A pipeline includes a pipeline body in which fluid flows and a throttle formed at a specific position of the pipeline body as a flow passage sectional shape of the pipeline body is changed from that of a remaining portion of the pipeline body. The specific position at which the throttle is provided is a position in the pipeline body and corresponds to a position that serves as an abdominal part of the pipeline in a vibration mode where a resonance frequency is the closest to a pulsation frequency of pressure pulsation caused by the fluid. |
| US11731601B2 |
Brake system
A brake system includes an electromagnetic brake device configured to apply a brake to a rotary shaft when current is not applied to the brake system and release the brake on the rotary shaft when current is applied to the brake system; and a brake release device configured to forcibly release the brake on the rotary shaft when current is not applied to the brake system. The brake release device includes a guide member having a tube shape; a release plate disposed within the guide member and engaged with the armature; and a transfer unit that is configured to move the release plate in a direction in which the rotary shaft extends. |
| US11731600B2 |
ABS pressure control valve assembly
An ABS pressure control valve assembly for controlling the fluid pressure in a pressure-medium-operated brake system of a vehicle having brake slip control, by which the brake pressure in pressure-medium-operated brake actuators is adaptively adjusted for a locking tendency of individual wheels of the vehicle. Two membranes of two membrane valves are clamped between two housing parts and an intermediate plate. Also described are a pressure-medium-operated brake system of a vehicle with brake-slip control, including at least one such ABS pressure control valve assembly, and to a method for producing such an ABS pressure control valve assembly. |
| US11731598B2 |
Brake control device for vehicle
A brake control device includes: a decrease determination unit that determines whether a requested braking force for a vehicle is decreasing; and a brake control unit which, on the condition that the decrease determination unit determines that the requested braking force is decreasing during deceleration of the vehicle, executes ratio change decrease control of reducing the braking force of the vehicle according to the decrease of the requested braking force, while making a braking force distribution ratio smaller than a reference braking force distribution ratio. The reference braking force distribution ratio is the braking force distribution ratio at a time point when the requested braking force starts to decrease. |
| US11731592B1 |
Snow and ice removal tool
A snow and ice removal tool including a brush assembly, a handle assembly, and a vehicle assembly. These assemblies in conjunction with one another provide a simple solution to snow and ice buildup on vehicles. The snow and ice removal tool is a multi-tool comprising an elongated handle including a rubber mallet on one end. On the opposite end of the elongated handle is a scraper blade as well as a brush integrally formed adjacent to the scraper blade. The scraper blade and brush can be used to remove snow and ice from the surface of the vehicle. The rubber mallet can be used to knock snow build up from the under carriage of vehicles. |
| US11731591B2 |
System for washing motor vehicle headlights
The present invention for rights for a system configured for use with an existing motor vehicle windshield washer system whereby a portion of solution is directed to a headlamp washing outlet. |
| US11731585B2 |
Cloud-based keyless entry system
Systems and methods for cloud-based keyless entry are generally described. In some examples, a first number is received from a vehicle. A first computing device of the vehicle may be configured to control an electronic door lock. A first unlock code may be generated using the first number. In some examples, a notification is sent to a remote entry device associated with the vehicle. A response to the notification may be received from the remote entry device. In some examples, the first number may be retrieved from a messaging service based at least in part on the receiving the response to the notification. A second unlock code may be generated using the first number. A determination may be made that the first unlock code matches the second unlock code. An instruction may be sent to the first computing device, the instruction effective to cause unlock of the electronic door lock. |
| US11731581B2 |
Hood retraction structure
Technology is provided which allows the amount of a hood protruding forward from a striker to be reduced at a normal time before the pop-up hood system is operated, and allowing the stroke when the front end of the hood rotates downward when the pop-up hood system is operated to be reduced, such that it is possible to effectively utilize the space. A hood retraction structure includes: a slider provided at a front side lower portion of a hood; and a rail that is provided on an upper portion of a striker body constituting a hood locking mechanism, movable in a longitudinal direction relative to the slider, and is longer than the slider in a length in the longitudinal direction. Retraction of the slider relative to the rail allows the hood to retract relative to the hood locking mechanism. |
| US11731575B2 |
Airbag apparatus attachment mechanism
An airbag apparatus attachment mechanism includes a holder, a supporting member, an urging member, and a functional member. The holder is fastened to a metal core with a fastening member. The supporting member protrudes further forward than an airbag apparatus and is inserted into the holder. The urging member urges the airbag apparatus rearward. The functional member is attached to a part of the supporting member that is inserted in the holder. The functional member includes a spring portion that is thinner than a gap between the supporting member and the holder. The spring portion is disposed in the gap. The functional member is configured such that the spring portion is elastically deformed in a radial direction of the supporting member due to vibration of the airbag apparatus, thereby suppressing the vibration. |
| US11731569B2 |
Vehicular camera with electrical connector
A vehicular camera includes a housing having a front and rear housing portions, and a circuit board having a first side and a second side, with a first electrical connector disposed at the second side. The rear housing portion includes a second electrical connector that, with the front and rear housing portions mated together, electrically connects with the first electrical connector. The second electrical connector includes electrically conductive terminals that extend through the rear housing portion and that each have an inner end portion and an outer end portion. The inner end portions of the electrically conductive terminals of the second electrical connector extend from an inner surface of the rear housing portion and the outer end portions of the electrically conductive terminals of the second electrical connector extend through a wall of the rear housing portion into a socket connection portion of the rear housing portion. |
| US11731567B2 |
Sensor assemblies and object detection in vehicles
A vehicle is disclosed that includes a vehicle body and at least one sensor assembly that is supported on the vehicle body. The at least one sensor assembly is configured to detect an external object and includes a housing portion and a sensor that is supported within the housing portion such that the sensor is oriented at a fixed (e.g., downward) angle. |
| US11731564B1 |
Pickup truck rack
A pickup truck rack having a connectable arrangement of laterally spaced top horizontal assemblies, spaced vertical bars extending downwardly from each top horizontal assembly, cross bars extending between top horizontal assemblies and first laterally spaced lower horizontal bars, extending from a rearmost vertical bar forwardly to a next rearmost vertical bar and second laterally spaced lower horizontal bars, extending from a front vertical bar rearwardly of the truck rack a distance without contacting the next rearmost vertical bar. |
| US11731563B2 |
Magnetic latch and vehicle container and system
A magnetic latch for a lid and the bin of a container in a vehicle comprises at least one overmolded magnet detachably connected to a lid. A metal portion is magnetically attracted with the overmolded magnet. At least one overmolded magnet is connected to a bin having a magnetic attraction with the lid overmolded magnet to magnetically open and close the lid and the bin of the container. The overmold on the magnet encloses the magnet with vibration dampening material such as rubber. The metal portion may be a second at least one overmolded magnet second. The container may be a center console, glove box, ash tray, trunk, sun roof shade, cover. Spears, clips, prongs other suitable fasteners may be formed on one side of the overmold to allow insertion and attachment to a corresponding hole on the lid. |
| US11731560B2 |
Intuitive work vehicle vision system for enhanced operator visibility
A work vehicle has display devices and cameras coupled to display feeds at display areas. The cameras include a first set on the first side, second side, and central location relative to the first FOV and a second set on a first side, second side, and central location relative to the second FOV. A control system is configured to: in a first mode, display a first set of feeds from the first side, second side, and central location of the display areas so that the feeds are arranged at the first side, second side, and central location relative to the first FOV; and in a second mode, display a second set of feeds from the first side, second side, and central location of the second set at display areas so that the feeds are arranged at the first side, second side, and central location relative to the second FOV. |
| US11731554B2 |
Vehicle departure notification display device
A vehicle departure notification display device includes a road surface rendering unit which uses light to render a departure notification display having a prescribed shape on a road surface in the direction of travel of a vehicle, and a control unit which determines whether the departure notification display is required when the vehicle departs, controls the road surface rendering unit to render the departure notification display when determined to be required, and again controls the road surface rendering unit to stop the rendered departure notification display upon determining that notification of the departure notification display is to stop, wherein the control unit causes the road surface rendering unit to render the departure notification display upon detecting information indicating that a brake with which the vehicle is provided has switched from ON to OFF, serving as a determination that the departure notification display is required. |
| US11731553B2 |
Automatic safety tripod for vehicle
An automatic safety tripod for a vehicle includes a frame formed in a housing with one open surface, and a display part of which one portion is connected to the frame, the display part being folded or unfolded to be inserted into or protrude out of the frame. The frame includes a rotation bar in the frame, and having screw threads at opposite ends thereof, the screw threads being screwed to one side of the frame, a motor provided at the center of the rotation bar and rotating the rotation bar; pulleys provided at opposite sides of the rotation bar based on the center portion, and a wire of which a first portion is connected to each of the pulleys and a second portion is connected to the display part, the wire moving the frame by rotation of the pulley. |
| US11731550B2 |
Cup holder assembly bracket
A cup holder assembly includes a base. A side wall is coupled to the base and extends cup holder assembly-upward from the base to generally define a cavity for receiving a cup. A bracket is pivotably coupled to the base and is operable to pivot between a first position and a second position. A retention feature is coupled to the bracket and is configured to engage with the base if the bracket is in the second position to retain the bracket in the second position. An electronic device is operable between an unassembled position and an assembled position in which the electronic device is engaged with the bracket, wherein the electronic device is configured to move with the bracket as the bracket pivots between the first and second positions if the electronic device is in the assembled position. |
| US11731545B2 |
Side wing adjustment mechanism and adjustable sitting device
A side wing adjustment mechanism and an adjustable sitting device, the side wing adjustment mechanism includes: a pin arranged on the headrest; and an inclined grooves arranged on the side wing, a distance between a portion of the inclined grooves and the longitudinal center axis gradually decreases in a direction extending from bottom to top toward the headrest along a longitudinal center axis of the backrest, and the pin is slidable along the inclined grooves. According to the application, the side wing can be folded and opened at will, and the structure of the application is more inclusive. During the opening and folding process, puling of the headrest or pushing of the side wing can be performed more smoothly and labor-savingly, and the phenomenon of deflection and jamming can be avoided, such that the opening and folding process of the side wings is smoother. |
| US11731543B2 |
Motor-vehicle accessory
An accessory for a vehicle has a base and a pivot part that can be pivoted relative to the base in opposite first and second pivoting direction between first and second end positions. A first latch and a second latch can lock the pivoting movement of the pivot part in at least one of the directions. An actuator automatically and/or manually moves the latches between a latched position in which the first latch and the second latch engaged and a released position in which the latches disengaged. One of the latches has a rotatable wheel rotatable having first blocking surfaces. The base or the pivot part has a first teeth engaging second teeth of the wheel. The other latch is provided with second blocking surfaces that engage the first blocking surfaces in the latched position and disengage therefrom in the released position. |
| US11731541B2 |
Seat heater, and temperature control method and temperature control program for seat heater
A seat heater according to the present invention includes: a heater that is provided between a seat cushioning material and a seat trim cover and includes a heating wire laid on a base material; a temperature detection unit provided in the vicinity of the heating wire of the heater; and a temperature control unit configured to control a temperature of the heater so that it approaches a target temperature, in which the temperature control unit calculates an estimated environment temperature, which is an estimated value of a temperature around the temperature detection unit, based on a rate of increase of a temperature indicating an amount of change of the temperature detected by the temperature detection unit in a period after an elapse of a predetermined time from a start of heating the heater, and corrects the target temperature so that it becomes lower as the estimated environmental temperature becomes lower. |
| US11731538B2 |
Seat assembly and method of assembly
A seat assembly and a method of assembly. The seat assembly includes a trim cover assembly and a cushion that defines an opening for receiving a child seat anchor. The trim cover assembly has flaps that are attached to a stiffener. The stiffener is received in the opening and is mounted to the cushion. |
| US11731530B2 |
Architectures for batteries having two different chemistries
A 12 volt automotive battery system includes a first battery coupled to an electrical system, in which the first battery include a first battery chemistry, and a second battery coupled in parallel with the first battery and selectively coupled to the electrical system via a first switch, in which the second battery includes a second battery chemistry that has a higher coulombic efficiency than the first battery chemistry. The first switch couples the second battery to the electrical system during regenerative braking to enable the second battery to capture a majority of the power generated during regenerative braking. The 12 volt automotive battery system further includes a variable voltage alternator that outputs a first voltage during regenerative braking to charge the second battery and a second voltage otherwise, in which the first voltage is higher than the second voltage. |
| US11731529B2 |
Power supply apparatus, battery management system, power supply system, control method and medium
The embodiments of the present application provide a power supply apparatus, a battery management system, a power supply system, a control method and a medium. The method includes: controlling, under a condition that a vehicle is in a parking state, a first battery pack of a power supply apparatus to supply power to a first load of the vehicle, and controlling the first battery pack and a second battery pack of the power supply apparatus to stop supplying power to a second load of the vehicle; acquiring, in a process of supplying power to the first load, a capacity parameter of the first battery pack; controlling, under a condition that the capacity parameter of the first battery pack is lower than a first preset capacity threshold, a direct current converter to transmit electric energy of the second battery pack to the first battery pack. |
| US11731528B2 |
Electric vehicle and display method
To prevent a driver from being given incorrect information regarding the estimation of a degradation state of a secondary battery. An electric vehicle (1) running by driving a motor by electric power of a secondary battery (2), includes a first estimation unit (10A) that estimates a degradation state of the secondary battery (2), a second estimation unit (10B) that estimates the degradation state of the secondary battery (2) by a method different from that of the first estimation unit (10A), a display unit (7) that displays estimation results by the first and second estimation units (10A, 10B), and a display control unit (8) that controls display of the display unit (7). The display control unit (8) switches between and displays the estimation result by the first estimation unit (10A) and the estimation result by the second estimation unit (10B) on the display unit (7). |
| US11731524B2 |
Mobile direct current fast charger customer-vehicle-station matching system
A system for matching a plurality of electrically powered vehicles to a plurality of available mobile chargers includes a computerized server device programmed to monitor optimization inputs related to the plurality of available mobile chargers, monitor optimization inputs related to the plurality of electrically powered vehicles operated by a plurality of customers, determine a lowest-cost-based ranked listing of matched charger and vehicle pairings for each of the plurality of customers based upon the optimization inputs related to the plurality of available chargers and the optimization inputs related to the plurality of the electrically powered vehicles, present the ranked listing of matched charger and vehicle pairings to each of the customers, monitor selection by each of the plurality of customers of a desired charger for the customer from the ranked listing, and direct each of the plurality of customers to the desired charger for the customer. |
| US11731519B2 |
Electrical vehicle charging system for charging an electrical vehicle
The application relates to an electrical vehicle charging system for charging an electrical vehicle with a DC current, including a charger, an air conditioning device and a control device, whereby the charger is configured for delivering the DC current to the electrical vehicle, the air conditioning device is configured for heating and/or cooling the charging system, the air conditioning device and/or the charger emits a noise, and the control device is configured for controlling delivery of the DC current according to the noise. |
| US11731517B2 |
Electric vehicle
An electric vehicle includes first and second traveling motors, first and second rotational position sensors, and a measurement controller. The first rotational position sensor detects a rotation angle of the first traveling motor and has a first wheel-speed range in which a deviation of an original position of the first rotational position sensor is measurable. The second rotational position sensor detects a rotation angle of the second traveling motor and has a second wheel-speed range in which a deviation of an original position of the second rotational position sensor is measurable. The second wheel-speed range differs from the first wheel-speed range. The measurement controller executes, in an execution order, measurements of the deviations of the original positions of the first and second rotational position sensors while the electric vehicle is traveling, and switch the execution order on the basis of acceleration or deceleration data of the electric vehicle. |
| US11731516B2 |
Method of dynamic speed modulation in extended braking applications in electric vehicles
A method of dynamic speed modulation in extended braking applications in a battery-powered electric vehicle is disclosed. The method includes determining a sensed parameter of the battery, and determining a parameter threshold of the battery. If the sensed parameter of the battery is the same or exceeds the parameter threshold, decreasing the groundspeed of the vehicle to a predetermined safe speed. If the sensed parameter of the battery is below the parameter threshold, determining the change in the parameter which would be caused by the regenerative braking system at the current groundspeed of the vehicle. If the change in the parameter would cause the sensed parameter to remain, reach or exceed the parameter threshold, correspondingly decreasing or increasing the groundspeed of the vehicle to cause the sensed parameter to approximate but not exceed the parameter threshold of the battery. A controller and electric vehicle capable of same, are also disclosed. |
| US11731515B2 |
Apparatus having electric-field actuated generator for powering electrical load within vicinity of powerlines
An apparatus in which electric power is generated for an electrical load from differentials in electric field strengths within a vicinity of powerlines includes: a plurality of electrodes separated and electrically insulated from one another for enabling differentials in voltage resulting from differentials in electric field strength experienced there at; and electrical components electrically connected therewith and configurable to establish one or more electric circuits whereby voltage differentials cause a current to flow through the established electric circuit for powering the electrical load. Preferably, the apparatus includes a control assembly having one or more voltage-detector components configured to detect relative voltages of the electrodes; and a processor enabled to configure—based on the detected voltages and based on voltage and electric current specifications for powering the electrical load—one or more of the electrical components to establish an electric circuit for powering the electrical load. |