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| US11752581B2 |
Multi-purpose heat sink, method of manufacturing the same, board card, and multi-purpose heat sink platform
The present disclosure provides a multi-purpose heat sink, a method of manufacturing the same, a board card, and a multi-purpose heat sink platform, where the multi-purpose heat sink is composed of a bracket (310) and heat dissipation components. The cost of the multi-purpose heat sink in the present disclosure is low. |
| US11752580B2 |
Bonding system for dual walled turbine components
A system is for bonding a cover sheet to a core to form or repair a dual wall structure. The system includes a cover sheet probe and an inner pedestal probe. A three dimensional contoured tip of the cover sheet probe abuts against a three dimensional contoured outer surface of the cover sheet opposite a pedestal of the core. The pedestal abuts the inner surface of the cover sheet. The inner pedestal probe may be coupled to the core to create a conductive electrical path from the cover sheet probe through at least part of the structure. A flow of electric power is controlled and supplied to the cover sheet probe to heat a junction between the area of the cover sheet abutting the pedestal and the pedestal. A heated area is created in the junction and fixedly couples the coversheet and the pedestal. |
| US11752579B2 |
High reliability leadfree solder alloys for harsh service conditions
High reliability leadfree solder alloys for harsh service conditions are disclosed. In some embodiments, a solder alloy comprises 2.5-4.0 wt % Ag; 0.4-0.8 wt % Cu; 5.0-9.0 wt % Sb; 1.5-3.5 wt % Bi; 0.05-0.35 wt % Ni; and a remainder of Sn. In some embodiments, an apparatus comprises: a component comprising: a main ceramic body, and a side surface having disposed thereon an electrode and a thermal pad; a copper substrate; and a solder alloy electrically coupling the component and the copper substrate, wherein the solder alloy comprises: 2.5-4.0 wt % Ag; 0.4-0.8 wt % Cu; 5.0-9.0 wt % Sb; 1.5-3.5 wt % Bi; 0.05-0.35 wt % Ni; and a remainder of Sn. In some embodiments, an apparatus comprises: a light-emitting diode (LED) component; a Metal Core Printed Circuit Board (MCPCB); and a solder alloy electrically coupling the LED component and the MCPCB, wherein the solder alloy comprises: 2.5-4.0 wt % Ag; 0.4-0.8 wt % Cu; 5.0-9.0 wt % Sb; 1.5-3.5 wt % Bi; 0.05-0.35 wt % Ni; and a remainder of Sn. |
| US11752578B2 |
Abrasive preforms and manufacture and use methods
A method for applying an abrasive comprises: applying, to a substrate, the integral combination of: a self-braze material; and an abrasive embedded in the self-braze material; and securing the combination to the substrate. |
| US11752577B2 |
Laser apparatus and substrate etching method using the same
A laser apparatus may include a laser generator generating at least one a laser beam, which is used as an input light, an optical system converting the input light, which is provided from the laser generator, into a plurality of pattern lights, and a stage, on which a target object is loaded. The output light may be irradiated onto the target object. The optical system may divide the input light into a plurality of divided lights, and the pattern lights may be produced by constructive interference of the plurality of divided lights. A diameter of each of the pattern lights may be smaller than a diameter of the input light. |
| US11752576B2 |
Substrate processing system for removing peripheral portion of substrate, substrate processing method and computer readable recording medium thereof
A substrate processing system configured to process a substrate includes a modification layer forming apparatus configured to form a modification layer within the substrate along a boundary between a peripheral portion of the substrate to be removed and a central portion of the substrate; and a periphery removing apparatus configured to remove the peripheral portion starting from the modification layer. |
| US11752570B2 |
Device and method for the machining of an end of an elementary panel for its friction stir welding
Device for machining an end of an elementary panel for its subsequent friction stir welding, the elementary panel comprising a metal body defining two opposite faces, the machining device comprising a chassis, at least two guiding members configured to guide a first face of the elementary panel, at least one machining tool mounted on the chassis, the machining tool being positioned between the two guiding members and at least one pressure member mounted on the chassis and configured to exert a pressure on a second face of the elementary panel so as to press the elementary panel against the guiding members along the horizontal reference direction. |
| US11752563B2 |
Dental milling machine
The invention relates to a dental milling machine which has a closed milling chamber (12). Said milling chamber has an air inlet opening and an outlet which are substantially opposite each other relative to the milling chamber and generate an air stream. Said air stream sweeps over a machining area in which a milling tool subjects the workpiece to a milling machining step. One end of the milling chamber (12), in particular the front end, has a door that can be opened. The base (42) of the milling space (12) runs at least partially at an angle and in particular is rounded off and the outlet (40) is connected to the lowest region of the base (42). |
| US11752560B2 |
Cutting insert and a method of manufacturing a cutting insert
A cutting insert for a cutting tool includes a cutting edge of PCBN or PCD formed in a corner region in a transition between a side surface and a chamfer formed in an upper side of the cutting insert. A chip breaker is formed in the chamfer inside of the cutting edge, extending between a lower chamfer portion and an upper chamfer portion. The chip breaker includes a chip breaker bottom connected to the lower chamfer portion and a chip breaker wall extending from the upper chamfer portion to the chip breaker bottom. An upper transition is formed between the upper chamfer portion and the chip breaker wall. As seen in a top view, the upper transition follows a smoothly curved path including a convex middle portion. As seen in cross-section, perpendicular to the cutting edge, the chip breaker wall and the chip breaker bottom form a smooth concave profile. |
| US11752558B2 |
Detecting optical anomalies on optical elements used in an additive manufacturing machine
An additive manufacturing machine may include an energy beam system configured to emit an energy beam utilized in an additive manufacturing process, and one or more optical elements utilized by, or defining a portion of, the energy beam system and/or an imaging system of the additive manufacturing machine. The imaging system may be configured to monitor one or more operating parameters of the additive manufacturing process. The additive manufacturing machine may include a light source configured to emit an assessment beam that follows an optical path incident upon the one or more optical elements, and one or more light sensors configured to detect a reflected beam comprising at least a portion of the assessment beam reflected and/or transmitted by at least one of the one or more optical elements. The additive manufacturing machine may include a control system configured to determine, based at least in part on assessment data comprising data from the one or more light sensors, whether the one or more optical elements exhibit an optical anomaly. |
| US11752556B2 |
Lamination shaping copper powder and laminated and shaped product
This invention provides a copper powder to which tin (Sn) is added such that a high-density laminated and shaped product can be obtained by a laminating and shaping method using a fiber laser as a heat source by appropriately reducing the electrical conductivity of copper, so a laminated and shaped product having a high density and a high electrical conductivity can be obtained. That is, this invention provides a copper powder for lamination shaping in which a tin element is added to pure copper. Desirably, the copper powder contains 0.5 wt % or more of the tin element. More desirably, the copper powder contains 5.0 wt % or more of the tin element. When the product has an electrical conductivity sufficient as a copper product, the copper powder desirably contains 6.0 wt % or less of the tin element. Furthermore, no element other than the tin element is desirably added to the copper powder. |
| US11752555B1 |
Method for making a radiation shield using fused filament deposition
A method for making a radiation shield includes generating a three-dimensional (3D) model for a metal body to serve as a radiation shield based upon a predetermined radiation stopping thickness for the metal and a predetermined strength based upon the metal and a pattern of voids therein. The method includes performing fused filament deposition to create the metal body having the pattern of voids therein. |
| US11752554B2 |
Methods and systems for printing graded materials by roller-based deposition of multiple powders
According to aspects of the embodiments, there is provided method and system of using a roller-based deposition process to place two or more powders at some level of precision to build a multi-material, functionally-graded part. Instead of formulating a liquid ink by dispersing the powder feedstocks (metal or ceramic) in some binder-solvent mixture, there is detailed the use of two different types of fluid deposited in a digital manner on the roller surface. The two different types of fluids create a “wetted pixel” that can then capture a specific powder type with an affinity only to that fluid. Alternatives such as electrostatics, electrophotography, and the like are also provided to be used exclusively or with fluids to create an affine pixel to a particular powder type. |
| US11752552B2 |
Method for modifying components using additive manufacturing
A method for building structures on existing components includes preparing an auxiliary plate suitable for fastening on the working plate, wherein the auxiliary plate has at least one reference marking, fastening the component on the auxiliary plate, optionally processing the at least one surface to be processed for providing a surface that is substantially parallel to the working plane of the device, measuring the at least one reference marking and the component, wherein the position is recorded, introducing the auxiliary plate with the at least one reference marking and the component into the device and detachably fastening the auxiliary plate on the working plate and processing the component in the device for additive manufacturing by working data on the basis of measuring data. A device and a composite structure for additive manufacturing is used in the method. |
| US11752551B2 |
Resin impregnation method, method of manufacturing wavelength-conversion module, and wavelength-conversion module
A method of impregnating voids of a sintered metal body having a porous structure with resin, the method comprising preparing a resin material that contains a defoamer containing hydrophilic or hydrophobic particles, defoaming the prepared resin material by reducing pressure of the resin material, applying the defoamed resin material onto a surface of the sintered metal body, impregnating the voids with the resin material by reducing pressure of the sintered metal body and the resin material applied to the surface of the sintered metal body so as to expel gas from the voids; and curing the resin material by heating. |
| US11752548B2 |
Die casting method for filtering cavity
A die casting method includes stirring an aluminum alloy liquid in a stirrer under an airtight vacuum condition. The stirrer includes an electromagnetic inductor and a stirring rod. The aluminum alloy liquid is simultaneously subjected to an electromagnetic stirring in a direction of a magnetic field generated by the electromagnetic inductor and a mechanical stirring under a rotation action of the stirring rod. The aluminum alloy liquid is stirred for 20-80 minutes until the aluminum alloy liquid becomes semisolid to obtain a semisolid aluminum alloy slurry. The method further includes injecting the semisolid aluminum alloy slurry into a filter die to perform die casting molding at an injection speed of 1.5-2.5 m/s, an injection specific pressure of 30-80 MPa, a pressurization pressure of 60-80 MPa, and a temperature of the filter die of 250-400° C., and maintaining pressure for 7-30 seconds to obtain the filtering cavity. |
| US11752546B2 |
Apparatus and method for the die casting in the semisolid state of objects made of brass, bronze, alloys of aluminum, magnesium and light alloys and the like
An apparatus for the die casting in the semisolid state of objects made of brass, bronze, alloys of aluminum, magnesium and light alloys and the like, includes an upper die part adapted to be mated with a lower die part, the mating between the upper die part and the lower die part forming a casting cavity, a furnace being arranged below the lower die part and being provided with a duct for feeding liquid metal which connects to the casting cavity. The upper die part is provided with a cavity in which a forging piston can move freely, the piston accommodating internally a flow control plunger, and having, between the upper die part and the lower die part, circumferentially around the part to be cast, a vacuum channel connected to the casting cavity by at least one venting channel. |
| US11752545B2 |
Testing machine for simulating die-casting die cooling process
Provided is a testing machine for simulating a die casting cooling process, including a mold base, a stationary die, a moving die, a guide rod, an ejector rod, a mold clamping device, a point cooling device housing, a cooling water channel, a heating coil, a heating block and a heating bar; a point cooling unit includes the point cooling device housing and the cooling water channel, a plurality of heating bars regularly arranged on the moving die constitute a pre-heating unit, a thermocouple is arranged at the point cooling unit, a temperature signal is connected to a controller, the heating coil and the heating block constitute an external heating unit, the point cooling unit is connected to a cooler, a cooling water tank, a filter and a water pump to constitute a cooling device, the controller and a ball valve constitute a control system. |
| US11752544B2 |
Centrifugal casting
A centrifugal casting apparatus comprising an upper portion into which molten material is poured, the upper portion having a central rotational axis about which the apparatus is rotated; at least one block runner is connected to the upper portion at the proximal end of the block runner and to at least one mould at the distal end of the block runner, the block runner being mounted substantially perpendicular to the axis of rotation; and wherein the moulds are oriented substantially parallel to the axis of rotation of the centrifugal casting apparatus. |
| US11752539B2 |
Embossing system
An embossing system designed to mark metal marker plates. The embossing system includes a feeder system that presents a marker plate, a drive sub assembly secured to the feeder system, and a gripper system that grips the marker plate from the feeder system. The feeder system has a fixed side wall secured to a base plate and a moveable side wall positioned a distance from the fixed side wall. Marker plate guides are secured to the side walls for providing support to a stack of marker plates positioned in the feeder system. Adjustable feed gates are secured to the sidewalls to accommodate adjustments for maker plate thickness variations. |
| US11752537B2 |
Metal parts blanking process for rotor and stator of an electric motor
The present disclosure concerns a process for the blanking of metal parts (1) from a—layered basic material (51) composed of a number of mutually stacked individual layers (50) placed and clamped between a blanking die (80) and a blank holder (70) of a blanking device (100), wherein a blanking punch (31; 32) of the blanking device (100) is moved relative to the blanking die (80) to cut and separate the metal parts (1) from the basic material (51). According to the present disclosure, such multi-layer blanking process is carried out in two successive stages (I, II), whereof a first stage (I) entails the punching of holes (3) by a first blanking punch (31) without applying a counter punch and whereof a second stage (II) entails the blanking of the metal parts (1) by a second blanking punch (32) while being supported by a counter punch (40). |
| US11752536B2 |
Expansion forming apparatus
An expansion forming apparatus that shapes a metal material with a die includes an electrode that comes into contact with the metal material and performs energization heating, and an electrode mounting unit having an electrode movement actuator that moves the electrode along an extension direction of the metal material during heating. |
| US11752534B2 |
Automatic metal wire bending (AMWB) apparatus to manufacture shape conforming lattice structure with continuum design for manufacturable topology
Provided herein are an apparatus and method for bending wire. The apparatus includes a feeding system with at least one feed roller pair and a controllable feed motor, at least one control platform axis, and at least one bending unit. The method includes i) providing the apparatus of claim 1; ii) advancing a wire with the feeding system; iii) engaging the wire with the at least one bending unit; iv) bending the wire with the at least one bending unit; v) retracting the at least one bending unit; and optionally repeating steps ii-v to form a desired structure. Also provided herein are algorithms for feeding, engaging, and bending the wire. |
| US11752530B2 |
Fluid discharging device, substrate processing system including same, and fluid discharging method thereof
A fluid discharging device includes a body member including an entrance configured to receive fluid and a passage line through which the fluid is transferred to a chamber, and a first foreign material removing unit coupled to the body member, and expanding and restoring such that foreign materials accumulated on a surface of the first foreign material removing unit is removed. |
| US11752529B2 |
Method for cleaning semiconductor wafers
A method for controlling damages in cleaning a semiconductor wafer comprising features of patterned structures, the method comprising: delivering a cleaning liquid over a surface of a semiconductor wafer during a cleaning process; and imparting sonic energy to the cleaning liquid from a sonic transducer during the cleaning process, wherein power is alternately supplied to the sonic transducer at a first frequency and a first power level for a first predetermined period of time and at a second frequency and a second power level for a second predetermined period of time, the first predetermined period of time and the second predetermined period of time consecutively following one another, wherein at least one of the cleaning parameters is determined such that a percentage of damaged features as a result of the imparting sonic energy is lower than a predetermined threshold. |
| US11752528B2 |
Immersion systems and methods for washing and performing other tasks
Systems and methods for washing and thawing objects, such as vegetables and fruits, where large amounts of lifting of heavy items is minimized, complex and expensive pumping and manifold systems and structures are not required; and system cost and daily maintenance is reduced. The system includes a structure for holding a volume of fluid, a vertical motion structure driven by an electric motor or the like that raises and lowers a basket carrier between an elevated position and a lowered position. In the lowered position, one or more baskets are positioned on a basket carrier and are repeatedly lowered into and raised from the volume of fluid. |
| US11752525B2 |
System and method of laundry sorting
A laundry sorting and evaluation system includes a housing having an opening and defining a laundry path. First and second platforms are positioned within the housing, each operably connected to a motor. First and second cameras are respectively associated with the platforms and are configured to acquire at images of an item of laundry on each of the first and second platforms. A controller is configured to receive the images and produce an evaluation of a condition of the item of laundry based upon the received images. |
| US11752524B2 |
Method for recovering a posteriori information about the operation of a plant for automatic classification and sorting of fruit
A method for recovering a posteriori information about the operation of a plant for automatic classification and sorting of fruit, wherein digital images of a reference piece of fruit previously processed by means of the plant are processed so as to identify its first group of individualizing features, which are then compared with each of a series of second groups of individualizing features each corresponding to a different piece of fruit processed by the plant, in order to establish a match; then, there is extraction from an electronic database of operating information which corresponds to information used or generated by the plant for automatic classification and sorting for classification of the relative processed piece of fruit and/or to information about sorting of the relative piece of fruit processed by the plant for automatic classification and sorting, where in the electronic database the operating information is associated with the second group of individualizing features for which during the comparison step the match with the first group of individualizing features has been established. |
| US11752520B2 |
Methods for producing nanotextured surfaces
Methods for producing a nanotextured surface on a substrate include forming nanoparticles from a precursor within a stream of a carrier gas. Methods include heating a surface of a substrate facing the carrier gas. Methods comprise delivering the nanoparticles to the surface of the substrate facing the carrier gas to produce the nanotextured surface. |
| US11752519B2 |
Planarization method and photocurable composition
A substrate surface planarization method includes an arranging step of arranging a liquid curable composition onto a substrate surface having unevenness, a waiting step of waiting until the surface of the layer of the liquid curable composition becomes smooth, and a light exposure step of applying light to cure the layer of the liquid curable composition in this order. The arranging step includes a first arranging step of arranging a layer made of a first liquid curable composition (A1) containing at least a polymerizable compound (a1), and a second arranging step of arranging droplets of a second liquid curable composition (A2) containing at least a polymerizable compound (a2) onto the layer made of the first liquid curable composition (A1) by dropping the droplets discretely. |
| US11752518B2 |
Robot-centered coating system with multiple curing workstations
A coating system includes a plurality of liquid immersion workstations positioned along an arcuate path, the plurality of liquid immersion workstations defining a single complete coating process for a sequence of objects. A plurality of curing workstations are configured to independently receive objects of the sequence of objects exiting the plurality of liquid immersion workstations. An articulated robotic arm has a base positioned inside the arcuate path in top plan view such that the robotic arm is operable to carry each object of the sequence of objects through each of the plurality of liquid immersion workstations and to exactly one of the plurality of curing workstations. An articulated robotic hand is provided at a distal end of the robotic arm and configured to grasp and hold each of the objects and to oscillate the object while submerged in each of the plurality of liquid immersion workstations. |
| US11752516B2 |
Apparatus for processing substrate
The inventive concept provides an apparatus for processing a substrate. The apparatus includes a mount; a processing liquid supply nozzle configured to provide a processing liquid to the substrate and a discharge container including: a base plate including a liquid outlet and an exhaust port; an inner wall standing on an inner circumference of the base plate; an outer wall standing on an outer circumference of the base plate; and a barrier standing on the base plate to separate a first space connected to the liquid outlet from a second space connected to the exhaust port. The apparatus further includes an inner cover configured to guide the flow of a processing liquid from the substrate supported by the mount to the first space of the discharge container; and a flow guide mounted in the first space of the discharge container. |
| US11752514B2 |
Spring for pumping-type container and pumping-type container including same
The present disclosure relates to a spring for a pumping-type container having a first helical part and a second helical part, and a pumping-type container including the same, and has been made to solve a problem caused by independent elastic deformation of the first helical part and the second helical part. |
| US11752513B2 |
Adapter part, dispenser, and storage chamber for use in a dispenser
A dispenser for dispensing a liquid or pasty compound that has a dispenser head which has a dispenser opening and a dispenser lower part, a storage chamber, and a pump device in the dispenser head. The compound can be dispensed out of the storage chamber via the dispenser opening by the pump device. The storage chamber is additionally produced as a bag-like storage chamber part and is received in the dispenser lower pat in a replaceable manner. The storage chamber part has an adapter part for interacting with the pump device in order to conduct the compound, and the adapter part has a cover element which can be acted upon in order to form an opening of the storage chamber. A seal wall which extends so as to surround the cover element is suitable for sealingly interacting with the dispenser. |
| US11752506B2 |
Reactor system for separation and enrichment of minerals from a slurry containing minerals and other materials
A reactor system has a number of stations arranged to recover mineral particles in a slurry. The system includes a hopper to receive the slurry and barren media having hydrophobic coating to attract the mineral particles. The hopper provides a mixture of barren media and slurry to a tumbler arranged to stir the mixture in order to increase the contact between the slurry and the barren media so as to allow the mineral particles to attach to the barren media to form mineral laden media. The mineral laden media are conveyed to a rinsing station where water jets are used to wash the gangue materials off the mineral laden media. The rinsed mineral laden media are mixed with a surfactant so that the mineral particles are released from the mineral laden media. High-pressure water and air jets are then used to remove remaining surfactant from the released media. |
| US11752505B2 |
Wood chipper with more effective in-feed rollers
A wood chipper comprising a chamber in which wood is chipped, and a pair of rollers for feeding of the wood into the chamber. One of the rollers is a smooth roller and may or may not be an idle roller, and an other of the rollers is driven and has cutting elements thereon. One or more pressurized gas springs are attached to the rollers to apply a predetermined pressure to the rollers to cause the cutting elements to bite into the wood fed between the rollers. The cutting elements are blades each of which is un-notched in a direction radially of the other roller and each of which extends over substantially the entire length of the other roller. |
| US11752504B2 |
Cooled motor for a paper shredder
A paper shredder motor cooling assembly having a paper shredder motor coupled to a fan shaft, an enclosure surrounding the paper shredder motor and having selected input and selected output vents to control airflow to the paper shredder motor, a fan coupled to the fan shaft, communicating with the selected input vents or the selected output vents; when the paper shredder motor is operating, the rotor shaft turns the fan to generate a differential air pressure between the selected input vents and the selected output vents, removing heat from the motor. A duty cycle of greater than 50% is obtained. The fan can be coupled to the motor by speed increasing gearing, attached to the cutter blade assembly, such that the fan turns faster than the motor. The fan also can be attached to the motor shaft. An input fan and an output fan can be used. |
| US11752503B2 |
Anti-plugging discharge grates
A discharge grate assembly in a discharge end wall system in a mill shell of a grinding mill. The mill shell defines a mill shell chamber in which a charge including grinding balls and ore-bearing rocks is positioned. The mill shell is rotatable about a central axis thereof for comminution of the ore-bearing rocks to form the grinding balls into worn grinding balls and to produce a slurry including liquid and worn rock pieces from the ore-bearing rocks. The discharge grate assembly includes a body with elongate apertures therein, each aperture extending between a first end thereof and a wider second end thereof. The first and second ends of the aperture are partially defined by respective first and second end walls that are at least partially rectilinear, for impeding the worn grinding balls and the worn rock pieces from lodging in the aperture. |
| US11752500B2 |
Microfluidic devices and methods for manufacturing microfluidic devices
A method for manufacturing a microfluidic device (100) includes depositing a bonding layer (106) on a surface of a second glass layer (104a) of a glass substrate having a first glass layer (102) and the second glass layer (104a) fused to the first glass layer (102), such that a masked region of the surface is covered by the bonding layer, and an exposed region of the surface is uncovered by the bonding layer; removing a portion of the second glass layer corresponding to the exposed region of the surface to form a flow channel (112) in the glass substrate; and bonding a cover (108) to the glass substrate with the bonding layer (106). |
| US11752494B2 |
Catalyst for alkane oxidative dehydrogenation and/or alkene oxidation
The invention relates to a process for preparing a catalyst for alkane oxidative dehydrogenation and/or alkene oxidation, which catalyst is a mixed metal oxide catalyst containing molybdenum, vanadium, niobium and optionally tellurium, wherein the process comprises: a) preparing a catalyst precursor containing molybdenum, vanadium, niobium and optionally tellurium; b) optionally contacting the catalyst precursor obtained in step a) with oxygen and/or an inert gas at an elevated temperature; c) contacting the catalyst precursor obtained in step a) or step b) with a gas mixture comprising ammonia and water, which gas mixture further comprises oxygen and/or an inert gas, at an elevated temperature; and d) optionally contacting the catalyst precursor obtained in step c) with an inert gas at an elevated temperature. Further, the invention relates to a catalyst obtainable by said process and to a process of the oxidative dehydrogenation of an alkane containing 2 to 6 carbon atoms and/or the oxidation of an alkene containing 2 to 6 carbon atoms wherein said catalyst is used. |
| US11752493B2 |
Supported catalyst, carbon nanotube assembly, and preparation method therefor
The present invention relates to an impregnated supported catalyst, a carbon nanotube aggregate, and a method for producing the carbon nanotube aggregate. The carbon nanotube aggregate includes a four-component catalyst in which catalytic components and active components are supported on a granular support, and bundle type carbon nanotubes grown on the catalyst. The carbon nanotube aggregate has an average particle diameter of 100 to 800 μm, a bulk density of 80 to 250 kg/m3, and a spherical or potato-like shape. |
| US11752489B2 |
Affinity dissolution of biomolecules for protein purification
Protein-based affinity ligands, in which the protein has an affinity for a target protein and includes a covalently attached polyelectrolyte, and methods for using the same to purify proteins are described herein. |
| US11752486B2 |
Reactor for polymerization process
In one embodiment, a reactor includes a reactor body and a reactor head. The reactor head has a reactor head body and one or more inlets disposed tangentially to the reactor head body. In one embodiment, a polymerization process for forming polymer includes introducing in a first direction a stream including a monomer. The stream and a catalyst system are flowed in a second direction through at least one internal heat exchanger. The second direction is substantially orthogonal to the first direction. The reaction zone includes at least one internal heat exchanger. At least a portion of the monomer of the stream is polymerized in the reaction zone to produce a polymer product. The polymer product is recovered from the reaction zone. |
| US11752483B2 |
Methods of sample preparation
The present disclosure provides methods, compositions, and kits for methods that can improve techniques nucleic acid analysis, and can allow for more reliable and accurate targeted, multiplexed, high throughput sequencing. The methods, compositions, and kits can be used for sequencing target loci of nucleic acid. The methods, compositions, and kits disclosed herein can be used for assisted de novo targeted sequencing. The methods, compositions, and kits disclosed herein can also be used for library labeling for de novo sequencing and phasing. |
| US11752482B2 |
Restructured hydrogel and preparing method of the same
The present disclosure relates to a method for preparing a restructured hydrogel, including forming a hydrogel containing a first polymer, unidirectionally shrinking and dehydrating the hydrogel, and additionally cross-linking and rehydrating the dehydrated hydrogel. |
| US11752479B2 |
Methods, devices and systems for processing of carbonaceous compositions
Provided herein are methods, devices and systems for processing of carbonaceous compositions. The processing may include the manufacture (or synthesis) of oxidized forms of carbonaceous compositions and/or the manufacture (or synthesis) of reduced forms of oxidized carbonaceous compositions. Some embodiments provide methods, devices and systems for the manufacture (or synthesis) of graphite oxide from graphite and/or for the manufacture (or synthesis) of reduced graphite oxide from graphite oxide. |
| US11752476B1 |
Automated tank mixing
In one embodiment, the present system describes a system wherein a first fluid is within a tank. An intermittent mixer is used for agitating the first fluid within the tank. At least one data acquisition device within the tank is capable of measuring at least one characteristic within the first fluid. In the embodiment, at least one data analyzer is capable of receiving the characteristics within the first fluid, comparing the characteristics within the first fluid to the characteristics of a second fluid, generating a data packet which contains a calculated operational speed and an operational time needed for the intermittent mixer to agitate the first fluid to obtain the characteristics of the second fluid and transmitting the data packet to the intermittent mixer. In this system the intermittent mixer is capable of altering the first fluid within the tank into the second fluid. |
| US11752474B1 |
Fluid refining systems and methods
Fluid refining systems and methods are disclosed. A fluid refining apparatus may include an upper motor connected to an upper housing, and a lower motor connected to a lower housing. A central housing may be connected between the upper and lower housing. An upper shaft may be connected to the upper motor and rotatably disposed within the upper housing. A lower shaft may be connected to the lower motor and rotatably disposed within the lower housing. A group of nested upper cylinders may be connected to the upper shaft. A group of nested lower cylinders may be connected to the lower shaft. The group of nested upper cylinders may be positioned adjacent the group of nested lower cylinders in an interlacing, fingerlike relationship, and disposed for counter rotation relative to one other. Each of the cylinders may include flow apertures adapted for cooperative relationship to establish fluid flow paths. |
| US11752472B2 |
Methods and systems for spillback control of in-line mixing of hydrocarbon liquids
Methods and systems of admixing hydrocarbon liquids from two or more sets of tanks into a single pipeline to provide in-line mixing thereof. In an embodiment of the in-line mixing system, hydrocarbon liquids stored in at least one tank of each of two or more sets of tanks positioned at a tank farm are blended into a blend flow pipe via in-line mixing and the blended mixture is pumped through a single pipeline. In one or more embodiments, the in-line mixing system employs a separate spillback or recirculation loop that is fluidly connected to each set of the two or more sets of tanks to control the flow of the hydrocarbon fluid/liquid from each set of tanks to the blend flow pipe. Associated methods of operating one or more embodiments of the system include regulation of spillback or recirculation loop flow rate and/or pressure to drive the actual blend ratio towards a desired blend ratio. |
| US11752469B2 |
Porous ceramic filters and methods for making the same
Disclosed herein are filtration articles comprising a porous ceramic structure comprising a plurality of channels separated by a plurality of porous interior walls, and a nanomembrane disposed on at least a portion of a surface of the porous ceramic structure, wherein the nanomembrane comprises nanoparticles of at least one inorganic oxide, and wherein the nanoparticles are present in a concentration ranging from about 0.001 g/L to about 1 g/L based on the total volume of the porous ceramic structure. Methods for making such filtration articles and methods for filtering a particulate from a fluid using such filtration articles are also disclosed herein. |
| US11752467B2 |
Method for removing nitrogen oxides from a gas
A method for removing nitrogen oxides NOx from a gaseous current, comprising the steps of: passing the gaseous current through a de-NOx catalytic bed with iron exchanged zeolite as a catalyst with the addition of ammonia as a reducing agent, wherein the molar ratio of NH3 over NOx is greater than 1.33. |
| US11752463B2 |
Adsorber element for a filter system and filter system with an adsorber element
An adsorber element for a filter system is provided with a frame that has a base plate and one or more rigid support elements that project away from the base plate. An adsorber medium is disposed at the frame and arranged at least in sections of the base plate and at least in sections of the one or more rigid support elements. The filter system has a housing with an inlet and an outlet. The filter system is flowed through by a gaseous fluid from the inlet to the outlet. A filter element is arranged in the housing between inlet and outlet. The adsorber element is arranged in the housing preferably downstream of the filter element. |
| US11752460B2 |
Filter cartridges; air cleaner assemblies; housings; features; components; and, methods
According to the present disclosure, features, components and techniques useable for providing air cleaner arrangements are provided. Many of the features relate to an axial seal arrangement provided on a filter cartridge. A typical filter cartridge, for use with these features, is a filter cartridge having opposite flow ends. Example media arrangements that fit this characterization are described. Seal arrangements provided with an axial housing sealing engagement surface are shown. A seal arrangement is provided with variations therein, to advantage. These variations can be in either or both of an outer peripheral edge surface and a housing seal engagement surface. Also, air cleaner assemblies having advantageous features therein are provided. Further, air cleaner housings are described, with selected, preferred features for engagement with filter cartridges. |
| US11752459B2 |
Solid carbon products comprising compressed carbon nanotubes in a container and methods of forming same
Methods of forming solid carbon products include disposing nanostructure carbon in a container, disposing the container in a press, compressing the nano structured carbon within the container, and fastening a lid to the container to form a filter. Further processing may include sintering the nanostructured carbon within the container and heating the nanostructured carbon within the container in an inert environment to form bonds between adjacent particles of nanostructured carbon. Other methods may include forming a plurality of compressed nanostructured carbon modules, placing the plurality of compressed nanostructured carbon modules within a container, and placing a lid on the container to form a filter structure. Related structures are also disclosed. |
| US11752454B2 |
Filter device
A filter device is formed by installing an orifice member to the fluid passage of a filter body and avoids being functionally impaired by residue such as shavings generated during the installing of the orifice member. A filter device is provided with a filter body that has a fluid passage; and an orifice member that is installed in the fluid passage. The orifice member is provided with a body that has an orifice, a first flange that is press-fitted into the large-diameter part of the fluid passage, and a second flange that forms a closed trap space between itself and the first flange. A knurling is provided to the outer peripheral surface of the first flange. A knurling is provided to the outer peripheral surface of the first flange. Shavings formed during the installing of the orifice member to the filter body are captured in the trap space. |
| US11752453B1 |
Deaeration device for thermal system
A deaeration device for a fluid includes a reservoir that contains a portion of the fluid, a fluid flow path that carries a portion of the fluid, a pressure regulating structure that creates a pressure gradient along the fluid flow path, a fluid exit in the fluid flow path, and a fluid entrance in the fluid flow path. The pressure gradient causes some of the fluid to exit the fluid flow path through the fluid exit and join the fluid in the reservoir. The pressure gradient causes some of the fluid from the reservoir to join the fluid flow path through the fluid entrance. |
| US11752452B2 |
Purification of oil
A method and a system for purification of oil, said method comprising the steps of: -providing separation aid and oil to be purified to at least one sedimentation tank; -waiting for allowing a sludge phase to sediment to a bottom part of the sedimentation tank, said sludge phase comprising the separation aid together with impurities from the oil; -removing an oil phase not comprising said sludge phase from the at least one sedimentation tank; and -filtering said oil phase through a depth filter for removing any possible remaining separation aid and impurities. |
| US11752449B2 |
Method of operating a crystallizing vessel assembly, as well as a crystallizing vessel assembly
A method of operating a crystallizing vessel assembly, said vessel assembly having a crystallizing vessel, and a rotor comprising a rotor shaft, said rotor including a plurality of rotor arms, said rotor arms having arms attached to the rotor shaft and scrapers attached at the arms. The crystals are grown on the inside of the vessel and the rotor is rotated to scrape said crystals off. To improve liquid flow inside the crystallizing vessel, a plurality of arms of the rotor arms are hollow arms, each arm of the plurality of arms including an inlet opening that is relatively close to the shaft and an outlet opening that is relatively far from the shaft. |
| US11752442B2 |
Combination wood and diecast model vehicle
A model vehicle is a combination of a wooden body and a wheel assembly providing free rolling wheels to provide increased functionality, usability, durability and nostalgic quality design. The wheel assembly includes a molded body, metal wire axles traversing the molded body and wheels mounted to each end of the axles. The wheel assembly is mounted to an underside of the wood body. The molded body may include an opening to allow a screw to pass therethrough to secure the wheel assembly to the wood body. The molded body may include a protrusion to assist with alignment of the wheel assembly and wood body. The molded body may include a receptacle to house a magnet to enable connection to an additional model vehicle to be towed. The wood body may include a lower piece and an upper piece secured together. |
| US11752435B2 |
Systems and methods for behavior-based characterization of avatars in a computer-generated environment
Systems and methods for a computer-based process that detects improper behavior of avatars in a computer-generated environment, and marks these avatars accordingly, so that other users may perceive marked avatars as bad actors. Systems of embodiments of the disclosure may monitor avatar speech, text, and actions. If the system detects behavior it deems undesirable, such as behavior against any laws or rules of the environment, abusive or obscene language, and the like, avatars committing or associated with this behavior are marked in some manner that is visually apparent to other users. In this manner, improperly-behaving avatars may be more easily recognized and avoided, thus improving the experience of other users. |
| US11752427B2 |
Detecting events in a livestream video of a video game in an esports COMPEITlION
A computing system obtains a video of a video game being played, where an esports competition includes play of the video game by a video game player. The computing system identifies, in the video and through use of machine vision technologies, occurrence of an event in the video game depicted in the video, where the machine vision technologies have been trained to detect occurrences of the event in videos, and further where an outcome of the esports competition is based upon the occurrence of the event in the video game. The computing system also outputs a value that is indicative of the occurrence of the event in the video game depicted in the video, where a score for the video game player is updated in the esports competition based upon the value. |
| US11752422B2 |
Game with interim betting
Systems and methods related to the play of games that include interim betting. Other embodiments are also disclosed. |
| US11752421B2 |
Modular board exercise system with resistance bands
In one aspect, a modular board exercise system includes a skateboard. The skateboard includes a deck. The deck includes a plurality of hookable portions, and a pair of skateboard trucks coupled with a bottom side of the deck. The skateboard truck includes a pair of skateboard wheels. The system includes a plurality of resistance bands includes an elastic resistance band, a handle coupled with the distal end of the elastic resistance band, and a connecter clip coupled with the proximate end of the elastic resistance band. The connecter clip is attachable to one of the hookable portions. The system includes a stopper base. The stopper base includes a flat pad having a pair of grooves configured to hold each pair of skateboard wheels in a fixed position. |
| US11752419B2 |
Adjustable boot binding apparatus
A binding apparatus for a snowboard is provided including a base plate having a pivot portion, an elongate arm member, and a cuff member for receiving a portion of a rider's boot or leg. The base plate may be affixed to the snowboard such that a boot may be coupled to a footbed thereof at an angle relative to the lateral axis of the snowboard. The elongate arm member is pivotably coupled to the pivot portion of the base plate at a first end portion thereof, and the cuff member is coupled to the elongate arm member. The elongate arm member is configured to pivotably rotate about an axis of rotation of the pivot portion such that the elongate arm member and cuff member coupled thereto are capable of moving fore and aft of a lateral axis of a snowboard. |
| US11752414B2 |
System and method for tracking a projectile
An apparatus comprising a practice device for practice of hitting a tennis ball includes a server configured for serving the tennis ball to a user, a net disposed to intercept a flight of the tennis ball after the tennis bell has been hit by the user using a racket and to direct the captured tennis ball back towards the server to be served again to the user, an image detector configured to observe the tennis ball as the tennis ball hurtles towards the net, and a processor. The processor determines, based at least in part on image frames received from the image detector, data indicative of the tennis ball's virtual landing spot. This virtual landing spot is an estimate of where the tennis ball would have landed on an opposing court had the tennis ball not been intercepted by the net. |
| US11752412B2 |
Golf swing simulator/training aid
A golf swing simulator/training aid includes a first rod section, a second rod section, a third rod section, a fixed weight, a grip, a first threaded connector fitting, and a second threaded connector fitting. The fixed weight is generally secured to a first end of the first rod section. The grip is generally attached to and surrounding a second end of the third rod section. The first threaded connector fitting may removably couple the first rod section to the second rod section. The second threaded connector fitting may removably couple the second rod section to the third rod section. |
| US11752410B2 |
Force sensor for alerting golfer when club held too tightly
A force sensor is provided for mounting on an outside lateral surface of a golf club grip to alert a user when an excessive manual grasping force is applied to the grip during a golf swing. |
| US11752409B1 |
Apparatus and method for measuring lie and loft of a golf club
An apparatus for precisely and accurately measuring the loft and lie of a golf club, and a method of using such apparatus, is disclosed herein. The apparatus includes a clamp assembly powered by a pressure unit to immobilize the head of a golf club, a scoreline measurement unit to capture scoreline angle information, loft and lie measurement arrays that can be moved along horizontal y and x axes to capture loft and lie angle information of the golf club shaft, and a computer with an algorithm that uses information captured by the scoreline measurement unit and loft and lie measurement arrays to calculate final loft and lie angle values that are accurate within +/−0.125°. |
| US11752408B2 |
Assemblable stand golf bag
The present invention provides an assemblable stand golf bag capable of being assembled and disassembled autonomously by a consumer. The assemblable stand golf bag comprises: a bag body and a support structure assembly for opening and keeping the bag body in an open state, disposed in the bag body, where the bag body includes a bag main body, a head frame connected to a top of the bag main body, a base connected to a bottom of the bag main body, and a guide structure for fixing a mounting track of the support structure assembly. By providing the detachable support structure assembly, the stand golf bag may be stored and transported in a compressed form, so that production and sales costs are greatly saved. By providing the guide structure, it is very convenient for the consumer to autonomously assemble the golf bag. |
| US11752400B2 |
Method of forming golf club head assembly
A method of forming a golf club head assembly includes aligning a faceplate with a recess of a club head; welding the faceplate to the club head; then, after welding the faceplate, heating the club head and the faceplate to at least a solvus temperature of the faceplate for a predetermined amount of time; and then, after heating the club head and the faceplate, allowing the club head and the faceplate to air cool. |
| US11752398B2 |
Golf club head
A golf club head includes a center of gravity spaced less than 5 mm from a vertical center plane that is perpendicular to a striking face plane and extends through a striking face center. The golf club head also includes a first component having a first melting point and a first density and a second component having a second melting point higher than the first melting point and a second density less than the first density. And the second component (i) is at least partially encapsulated by the first component, (ii) extends into a hosel portion below a hosel bore, and (iii) has a mass less than about 5 g. |
| US11752394B1 |
Use of farnesene, polyfarnesene and farnesene copolymer for golf balls
The use of a low molecular weight farnesene, poly(farnesene), and farnesene copolymer in a golf ball is disclosed herein. In a core, low molecular weight farnesene, poly(farnesene) or farnesene copolymer is blended with 1,4 polybutadiene or a polyalkenamer. In a mantle layer, low molecular weight farnesene, poly(farnesene), and/or farnesene copolymer can be blended with non- or partially neutralized copolymeric or terpolymeric ionomer(s). In a cover, low molecular weight farnesene, poly(farnesene), and farnesene copolymer can be blended with highly neutralized ionomer. |
| US11752391B2 |
System, method and apparatus for adjustable pedal crank
A pedal assembly for an exercise and rehabilitation device can include a disk having an axis of rotation. A central aperture can be formed in the disk along the axis. Spokes can extend radially from adjacent the central aperture toward a perimeter of the disk. The disk can be formed from a first material. In addition, a crank can be coupled to one of the spokes of the disk. The crank can have a hub concentric with the central aperture. Pedal apertures can extend along a radial length of the crank. The crank can be formed from a metallic material that differs from the first material. A pedal having a spindle can be interchangeably and releasably mounted to the pedal apertures in the crank. |
| US11752388B2 |
Exercise apparatus
A new method of performing a side plank exercise uses a side plank exercise device in the shape of a spherical cap or a cone. The side plank exercise device includes a front end that is circular or oval. The side plank exercise device also includes a rear end tapered from the front end. The rear end is a spherical cap. The front end has a flat or a cavitary surface. The front end also includes two recesses for receiving a left shoe and a right shoe. The two recesses are two inches deep and also uneven in depth. Each recess further incorporates a grip at its bottom. The grip includes protruding lines or spherical caps. The device further includes an edge at the front end that extends outwardly from the front end. The edge includes an attachment point with a crossbar and an attachment cavity receiving the crossbar. |
| US11752384B2 |
Tensile strength training device
A tensile strength training device having a handheld housing with a curved electronic display panel defining a housing channel and with a left side panel and a right side panel each flanking and coupled to the curved electronic display panel, each with a sidewall defining a concave cavity, two opposing handle apertures, and two opposing bracket apertures. Left and right U-shaped handle brackets are disposed within the respective two opposing bracket apertures and coupled to a handle member disposed within the concave cavity thereon for grasping by a user and disposed within the two opposing handle apertures. The device includes a printed circuit board electrically coupled to a power source, a force sensor operably coupled to the left and right U-shaped handle brackets, and operably configured to measure a tensile force applied thereto that is able to be displayed around at least 180° of the curved electronic display panel. |
| US11752375B2 |
Fire suppression systems
A method of fire suppression may include injecting a reactive agent into a reaction zone to produce a catalytically active species for fire suppression and conveying the catalytically active species to a fire to catalytically interfere with flame chemistry of the fire. Fire in a fuel tank may be suppressed by injecting the reactive agent into a convective flow of a mixture of fuel and oxidizer in a fuel tank, the reactive agent reacting in the fuel tank to release a species which catalytically interferes with flame chemistry to suppress fire in the fuel tank. Fire at an airplane crash may be suppressed by releasing the reactive agent from the container at the crash site to produce an active species to catalytically interfere with a fire at the crash site. |
| US11752371B2 |
Connecting device of retaining ring of safety belt
A connecting device of a retaining ring of a safety belt includes a main body, a bolt, and a locking member. The main body is used with the bolt to form an enclosure or not. The bolt passes through a bolt bore of the main body and has a first teeth portion and a stopper located in a first half part of the first teeth portion. The first teeth portion and the locking member are used to control the bolt to lock or to unlock. The locking member could move between a first position and a second position along an axial direction of the locking member and could rotate around a central axis of the locking member. When the bolt is at a closed position and the locking member is at the first position, a second teeth portion of the locking member is meshed with the first half part. When the bolt is at the closed position and the locking member is at the second position, the second teeth portion is meshed with the second half part. |
| US11752360B2 |
Minimally invasive neutron beam generating device and minimally invasive neutron capture therapy system
A minimally invasive neutron beam generating device is provided. The minimally invasive neutron beam generating device includes a proton accelerator, a target, and a neutron moderator. The proton accelerator is connected to a first channel, the target is located at one end of the first channel, and the neutron moderator covers the end of the first channel so that the target is embedded in the neutron moderator. In addition, the neutron moderator includes an accommodating element for accommodating a moderating substance, and the accommodating element is retractable. |
| US11752349B2 |
Meeting brain-computer interface user performance expectations using a deep neural network decoding framework
A brain-computer interface (BCI) includes a multichannel stimulator and a decoder. The multichannel stimulator is operatively connected to deliver stimulation pulses to a functional electrical stimulation (FES) device to control delivery of FES to an anatomical region. The decoder is operatively connected to receive at least one neural signal from at least one electrode operatively connected with a motor cortex. The decoder controls the multichannel stimulator based on the received at least one neural signal. The decoder comprises a computer programmed to process the received at least one neural signal using a deep neural network. The decoder may include a long short-term memory (LSTM) layer outputting to a convolutional layer in turn outputting to at least one fully connected neural network layer. The decoder may be updated by unsupervised updating. The decoder may be extended to include additional functions by transfer learning. |
| US11752348B2 |
Systems and methods for closed-loop determination of stimulation parameter settings for an electrical simulation system
A method or system for facilitating the determining and setting of stimulation parameters for programming an electrical stimulation system using closed loop programming is provided. For example, pulse generator feedback logic is executed by a processor to interface with control instructions of an implantable pulse generator by incorporating one or more machine learning engines to automatically generate a proposed set of stimulation parameter values that each affect a stimulation aspect of the implantable pulse generator, receive one or more clinical responses and automatically generate a revised set of values taking into account the received clinical responses, and repeating the automated receiving of a clinical response and adjusting the stimulation parameter values taking the clinical response into account, until or unless a stop condition is reach or the a therapeutic response is indicated within a designated tolerance. |
| US11752347B2 |
Cardiac conduction system pacing
The present disclosure relates generally to pacing of the cardiac conduction system of a patient, and more particularly, to providing adaptive cardiac conducting system pacing therapy and to determining selective or non-selective capture of the cardiac conduction system by cardiac conduction system pacing therapy. The adaptive cardiac conduction system pacing therapy may adjust AV delay and VV delay based on various signals and metrics and may switch between cardiac conduction system pacing therapy exclusively and cardiac conduction system pacing therapy in combination with traditional left ventricular pacing therapy. |
| US11752342B2 |
System for neuromodulation
Systems and methods for a neuromodulation system are provided. In one example, the neuromodulation system includes a stimulation element, a stimulation controller, and a stimulation feedback acquisition system that includes a reference trigger input module configured such that the temporal relationship between a provided stimulation via the stimulation element and the stimulation controller, and a stimulation response received by the stimulation feedback acquisition system can be characterized. |
| US11752341B2 |
Display signal to assess autonomic response to vagus nerve stimulation treatment
An assessment system is provided for vagus nerve stimulation therapy treatment for congestive heart failure in a subject. The assessment system includes a first interface configured to communicate with a device that delivers a stimulation signal to a vagus nerve of the subject, a second interface configured to capture heart electrical activity of the subject in response to the stimulation signal, and a processor and a non-transitory computer readable memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the assessment system to determine and display heart rate dynamics and display a digital ECG signal in real-time in response to the stimulation signal. |
| US11752339B2 |
Methods and systems for stimulating nerve signals
Systems and methods of generating and applying a synthetic neuromodulatory signal are described. A subject may be put under a particular condition that causes an effect in the subject. While the subject is under the condition, a recording of neurogram signals derived from the condition can be made from the subject. For example, neuronal signals traveling on the vagus nerve of the subject may be monitored and recorded. The neurogram may then be used to create a synthetic neuromodulatory signal that can be administered to a user. When the synthetic neuromodulatory signal is administered to the user, the user may experience the same effect as the subject that had been placed in the condition, even though the user was never put under the same condition. |
| US11752329B2 |
Systems and methods for nerve conduction block
Disclosed herein are systems and methods for nerve conduction block. The systems and methods can utilize at least one rechargeable electrode. The methods can include delivering a first direct current with a first polarity to an electrode proximate nervous tissue sufficient to at least partially block conduction in the nervous tissue. |
| US11752328B2 |
Neuromodulation device
A neuromodulation apparatus for stimulating neural activity in a renal nerve of a patient is provided, the apparatus comprising a transducer Patient for applying a signal to the renal nerve so as to produce a physiological response. Methods of treating sleep apnoea are also provided, including methods using the neuromodulation apparatus. |
| US11752326B2 |
Portable and wearable hand-grasp neuro-orthosis
A portable and wearable hand-grasp neuro-orthosis is configured for use in a home environment to restore volitionally controlled grasp functions for a subject with a cervical spinal cord injury (SCI). The neuro-orthosis may include: a wearable sleeve with electrodes; electronics for operating the wearable sleeve to perform functional electrical stimulation (FES) and electromyography (EMG), the electronics configured for mounting on a wheelchair; and a controller configured for mounting on a wheelchair. The controller controls the electronics to read EMG via the sleeve, decode the read EMG to determine an intent of the user, and operate the electronics to apply FES via the sleeve to implement the intent of the user. The neuro-orthosis may restore hand function. The controller may include a display arranged to be viewed by the subject, for example mounted on an articulated arm attached to the wheelchair. |
| US11752323B2 |
Electromagnetically driven blood pump
Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that may include a magnetic drive system of a blood pump. The magnetic drive system may include a drive shaft coupled to an impeller, a driven magnet assembly coupled to at least one of the drive shaft and the impeller, and a driving coil assembly configured to drive the driven magnet assembly. |
| US11752319B2 |
IV access port cap for providing antimicrobial protection
A cap is configured to provide antimicrobial protection to a female luer port of an intravenous device. The cap distributes an antimicrobial solution within the intraluminal surfaces of the port when the cap is connected to the port. A cap may also be designed to distribute an antimicrobial solution around the exterior surfaces of the port. Once connected to a port, the cap can form a seal that minimizes the evaporation of the antimicrobial solution from within the lumen of a port. The cap can therefore provide antimicrobial protection against another device that is connected to the port once the cap is removed. |
| US11752318B2 |
Disinfecting luer cap and method of use
Medical devices including a cap for a medical connector are disclosed. In some embodiments, the cap comprises a disinfectant, such as an antiseptic fluid and an insert configured to seal or partially seal the medical connector as it is engaged with the cap. In some embodiments the cap insert has a segment which is deformable under axially applied pressure as an end-user attaches the cap to the medical connector. In some embodiments this insert is configured to improve the exposure of antiseptic to the outer surface of the medical connector while minimizing exposure of the antiseptic inside the medical connector open lumen. |
| US11752317B2 |
Hemostasis valve orientation relative to the fluid space in a introducer sheath
A hemostasis device includes a valve, the valve being sized and configured to be disposed entirely within a handle of a medical device, the valve including a rim, the rim being sized and configured to seal with a lumen of the handle of the medical device. |
| US11752316B2 |
Intra-cavity circulation heat perfusion apparatus
An intra-cavity circulation heat perfusion apparatus, comprising a casing, an electromagnetic induction heating means, and a controller. The electromagnetic induction heating means comprises a tray and an electromagnetic induction coil; the tray is used for bearing a heating tank; a master control unit of the controller controls the electromagnetic induction coil to be electrified to heat the heating tank, so as to indirectly heat a medicinal liquid in a liquid storage chamber; a data acquisition unit is used for acquiring medicinal liquid temperature values of the heating tank, a liquid outlet pipeline, and a liquid return pipeline and transferring same to the master control unit; the master control unit controls a power control unit according to the medicinal liquid temperature values to control a heating power of the electromagnetic induction coil. |
| US11752314B2 |
Rivet shunt and method of deployment
A shunt is described that expands to an hourglass shape. As the shunt expands, both of its ends radially flare outwards relative to its middle section and the length of the shunt foreshortens, which causes the flared ends to engage the tissue surrounding a puncture or aperture within a patient's tissue. |
| US11752308B2 |
Guidewire for cannula placement
A guidewire for backloading and inserting a percutaneous pump affixed to a cannula includes a proximal section made of a first material, with a first diameter, a rounded proximal end, and a distal end. The guidewire also includes a distal section made of a second material, with a second diameter which is greater than the first diameter, a distal end, and a proximal end abutting the distal end of the proximal section. The first material of the proximal section is selected to be softer than a material of the percutaneous pump to reduce damage to the pump during backloading. The distal section of the guidewire is configured to be stiffer than the proximal section to insert the percutaneous pump in a desired location without damaging the guidewire. |
| US11752306B2 |
Low profile passive protector for an I.V. catheter
A low-profile universal passive protector for an IV catheter includes a connector having a tubular body and a pair of arms pivotally connected thereto. The tubular body defines an end face and the connector includes a cavity extending from the end face. An elongate sheath is snap engageable to the tubular body. A spring is insertable within the connector cavity to extend between at least one of the pair of arms and the elongate sheath when received within the cavity. A slider is moveably coupled to the sheath. The slider includes a flashback chamber formed therein. A hypodermic needle is connected to the slider and is in fluid communication with the flashback chamber. The slider is moveable along the sheath between a first position and a second position, with the hypodermic needle being drawn into the sheath as the slider moves from the first position toward the second position. |
| US11752305B2 |
Hand-held device for inserting a needle into a non-homogeneous material
A hand-held device is provided for precisely positioning a needle tip at a desired target position into a non-homogeneous material, including a blood vessel. The hand-held device includes a casing hand-held by an operator, a shaft extending along a longitudinal axis and carrying the needle, the shaft mounted in the casing and coupled to the casing to move as a single piece therewith along the longitudinal axis. The hand-held device further includes a sensor unit to provide signals indicative of a physical characteristic of the material wherein the needle tip has to be inserted, and a control unit configured to determine, based on the signals received from the sensor unit, whether the needle tip has reached the target position and to operate a decoupling unit to decouple the shaft and the needle from the casing or to operate an actuating unit to actively move the shaft relative to the casing. |
| US11752303B2 |
Catheter systems and packaged kits for dual layer guide tubes
A catheter-based/intravascular ablation (denervation) system includes a multiplicity of needles which expand open around a central axis to engage the wall of a blood vessel, or the wall of the left atrium, allowing the injection of a cytotoxic and/or neurotoxic solution for ablating conducting tissue, or nerve fibers around the ostium of the pulmonary vein, or circumferentially in or just beyond the outer layer of the renal artery. The expandable needle delivery system is formed with self-expanding materials and include structures, near the end portion of the needles, or using separate guide tubes. The system also includes means to limit and/or adjust the depth of penetration of the ablative fluid into the tissue of the wall of the targeted blood vessel. The preferred embodiment of the catheter delivered through the vascular system of a patient includes a multiplicity of expandable guide tubes that engage the wall of a blood vessel. Injection needles having injection egress at or near their sharpened distal end are then advanced through the guide tubes to penetrate the wall of the blood vessel to a prescribed depth. The ability to provide PeriVascular injection so as to only affect the outer layer(s) of a blood vessel without affecting the media has particular application for PeriVascular Renal Denervation (PVRD) of the sympathetic nerves which lie in the adventitia or outside the adventitia of the renal artery. |
| US11752298B2 |
Self-intermittent urinary catheter extension with infection detection, a catheter assembly having an extension with infection detection and a catheter assembly having infection detection
An extension assembly for a catheter having an extension tube, an extension connector and an indicator assembly. The extension tube has a proximal end and a distal end, and, an inner bore. The extension connector has a body with a central bore, with the proximal end of the extension tube coupled to a first end of the body. The extension connector further includes a slot in the body defined by lower end wall and upstanding walls extending therefrom, terminating at an upper opening. A radial passage extends from the central bore to the at least one slot. The indicator assembly has an indicator that is structurally configured to change color in the presence of a chemical indicative of a bladder infection. A wicking member is in fluid communication with the radial passage and the indicator, with the wicking member being positioned between the radial passage and the indicator. |
| US11752292B2 |
Automatically adjusting headgear for patient interface
A headgear for securing a mask to a user's face is described. The headgear requires a first load force to elongate the headgear and, when fitted to a user, applies a balanced fit force that substantially equals a load force applied to the headgear during respiratory therapy. In some embodiments, the headgear includes an elastic portion configured to provide a retraction force, a non-elastic portion configured to be inelastic in comparison to the elastic portion, and a restriction mechanism connected to the non-elastic portion and to the elastic portion. The restriction mechanism is configured to apply a first resistance force to the user's head on elongation of the headgear and a second resistance force to the user's head on retraction of the headgear. |
| US11752289B2 |
System and method for automatic emergency airway detection
A method and apparatus is provided for automatic emergency airway detection. The apparatus includes a frame with a carriage guide configured to be secured around a neck of a subject. A carriage including a sensor is configured to move along the carriage guide. The sensor is configured to measure a value of a parameter indicating a topography of the neck of the subject. A processor includes a memory with instructions to receive first data from the sensor of the value of the parameter as the carriage is moved along the carriage guide and to determine, with the first data, second data indicating a position along the carriage guide corresponding to the cricothyroid region of the neck. The processor subsequently transmits a first signal indicating the second data. A method of using the apparatus is also provided. |
| US11752285B2 |
System and method for accurate estimation of intentional and unintentional leaks in flow generation systems
In one embodiment, a method for accurate leak estimation in a flow generation system includes measuring a total flow through the flow generation system, measuring a pressure in in the primary flow circuit of the flow generation system, determining when the measured pressure is within a predetermined threshold of EPAP, and calculating an intentional leak flowrate and an unintentional leak flowrate based on the relationship QFS(t)=QIL(t)+QUL(t) when the measured pressure is within the predetermined threshold. In another embodiment, a flow generation system includes in one embodiment an airflow generator connected in-line to a flow sensor, a pressure sensor and a patient interface connection by a first gas flow circuit, and a controller electrically coupled to the airflow generator, the flow sensor and the pressure sensor. |
| US11752283B2 |
Vaporization device systems and methods
Provided herein are systems and methods to generate an inhalable vapor in an electronic vaporization device. The vaporization device may generate a vapor with one or more defined characteristics. In some cases, the vapor may have a predetermined aerosol number density and/or a predetermined average aerosol diameter. The vaporization device may generate a vapor from a vaporizable material. In some cases, the vaporizable material may be a liquid material housed in a cartridge. The vaporization device may comprise a rechargeable power storage device. |
| US11752280B2 |
Apparatus for pressurized liquid transfusion
An apparatus suitable for pressurized liquid transfusion is disclosed. The apparatus includes a nozzle assembly enclosed by the combination of a casing and a check nut. The nozzle assembly includes an elastomeric ring and a nozzle received by the combination of a cap and a receptacle. The elastomeric ring surrounds the nozzle and a proper seal is created therebetween. The dimension of the internal contour of the elastomeric ring is a bit smaller than the nozzle. The elastomeric ring is stretched so as to receive the nozzle. Additional processing may be applied to the elastomeric ring to achieve a different type of proper seal. Pressurized liquid passes through the apparatus so as to be transfused. The aforementioned seal serves to avoid leakage or pressure loss at the apparatus so as to avoid undesired aerosolization effects of an aerosolizer the apparatus is installed in. |
| US11752279B2 |
Ultrasonic vibrator driving apparatus and mesh nebulizer
An ultrasonic vibrator driving apparatus performs driving by applying an alternating voltage as a drive voltage to an ultrasonic vibrator that includes a piezoelectric element and has a unique resonance frequency. The drive voltage is generated with a variable frequency in a frequency range including the resonance frequency of the ultrasonic vibrator. The frequency of the drive voltage is repeatedly swept with a predetermined sweep width and a predetermined sweep period so as to include the resonance frequency, based on a reference frequency set according to the resonance frequency of the ultrasonic vibrator. The sweep period and the sweep width are restricted by being associated so as to fall within a predetermined allowed range on a two-dimensional map divided by the sweep period and the sweep width. |
| US11752277B2 |
Nebulization device having dual modules
A nebulization device having dual modules includes: a nebulization host machine; a three-way tube communicated with the nebulization host machine; and a controller connected to the nebulization host machine; the nebulization host machine further includes a side cover, a nozzle arranged on a lower side of the side cover, a liquid medicine bottle arranged on an upper side of the side cover and communicated with the nozzle, a nebulization sheet arranged on one side of the liquid medicine bottle and communicated with the nozzle, and a first plug-in interface arranged below the liquid medicine bottle; a bottom portion within an interior of the nozzle is provided with a partition plate that divides the interior of the nozzle into an upper nebulization chamber and a lower gas flow chamber. |
| US11752275B2 |
RFID tag enabled shield assembly
The present invention relates to an RDID tag enabled shield assembly that provides a sterile enclosure of a medicament delivery port of a medicament container. The container can be a needleless pre-filled syringe, a vial, a cartridge, or a collapsible bag or pouch. The RFID tag is fixedly attached to one or more components of the shield assembly through co-molding or another form of permanent or removable attachment. The present invention also relates to a method of tracking the life cycle of a medicament container or a medicament injection device where the RFID tag enabled shield assembly attached to the medicament container. Data is written to or read from the RFID tag during the entire life cycle of the medicament container or injection device, including assembly, packaging, storing, distribution and use. |
| US11752272B2 |
Monitoring device
The present invention relates to a monitoring device (10) arranged to be operably connected to a medicament delivery device (12), said medicament delivery device (12) comprising a manually operated movable dose activation element (20), said monitoring device (10) comprising an electronic circuit (42), said electronic circuit (42) comprising an optical sensor (68), wherein said optical sensor (68) is positioned in relation to said dose activation element (20) so as to detect a manual operation of said dose activation element (20) from an initial position; said electronics circuit further comprising a vibration sensor (70), wherein said vibration sensor (70) is positioned in relation to said medicament delivery device so as to detect specific vibration spectra produced by the medicament delivery device when said dose activating element (20) is operated, wherein said electronic circuit (42) comprises computing elements capable of correlating the information from the optical sensor (68) with the information from the vibration sensor (70) when said dose activation element (20) is operated in order to register when a correct dose has been set. |
| US11752269B2 |
Spring loaded medical needle-free injection system
Disclosed is a fluid injection device for a needle free syringe is provided that is spring-loadable and comprises a trigger positioned within the housing and actuated by depression of a push-button disposed opposite the dispensing end at an external actuation surface disposed transverse to the injection axis. The trigger has a trigger latch configured to release a trigger catch as heaving part of the spring-loaded piston of the device. The trigger catch is configured to urge the trigger latch in a direction transverse to the injection axis when the piston moves from the unloaded position to the loaded position. The compression spring is retained around the piston and retained within the housing by a piston head. The device further comprises a syringe adapter and a safety cap which prevents accidental triggering. |
| US11752267B2 |
Injection device, in particular autoinjector, for the simultaneous administration of several medications
An injection device is disclosed for the administration of several medications. The injection device includes a carrying housing, an activation sleeve surrounding the carrying housing, at least two carpules, a first drive module for the administration of the medications, a securing device, a needle arrangement, a needle protection element, and a second triggerable drive module for the needle arrangement. The first drive module includes a drive element with a number of piston rods equal to the number of carpules. At least one of the piston rods is configured in the form of a hollow cylinder the is closed on the piston side, wherein arranged inside this is a first drive means of the first drive module. The first drive means can be arranged in an accommodation part of the drive element, wherein the accommodation part forms with the piston rods a composite structural unit. |
| US11752266B2 |
Syringe support and autoinjector
The disclosure relates to a syringe support for supporting an axial position of a syringe relative to a housing of an autoinjector. The syringe support comprises a projecting portion, which projects from the syringe support in a distal direction and a flexible portion which axially adjoins the projecting portion. The flexible portion is adapted to axially bias the syringe in the distal direction within the housing. The disclosure further relates to an autoinjector. |
| US11752265B2 |
Bioinjection device having a tip with a plurality of directional dispersion apertures
The bioinjection device has a housing including a pistol grip and an elongated barrel. A trigger is pivotally mounted to the housing. An inner shaft having a distal end is slidable between a first position in which the distal end of the inner shaft is disposed in the barrel and a second position in which the distal end of the inner shaft extends past an opening in the end of the barrel. A tip containing a medicament is disposed about the opening of the elongated barrel. The tip includes at least one aperture for dispensing the medicament. One can inject the medicament from the tip into a bone fracture or degenerative bone tissue during surgery by actuating the trigger of the bioinjection device. A configurable tip may be employed to control the amount and direction of dispersion of such medicament. |
| US11752259B2 |
Liquid medication injection device
Provided is a liquid medicine injection device having a needle holder slid immediately by using the elasticity of a spring such that a needle installed at the needle holder may be instantly inserted into a patient. |
| US11752256B2 |
Medical infusion device
An infusion system for infusing a medication in a patient, comprising a medication dose dispensing device and a control device for controlling the dispensing device. The infusion system can be configured in a non-operating configuration, in which the dispensing device and the control device are spaced apart from each other, and in an operating configuration, in which the dispensing device and the control device are temporarily proximity-coupled. The actuating rotor of the control device and the actuated rotor of the dispensing device have a common rotation axes, and the system can compensate or block the rotation of the control device with respect to the dispensing device. |
| US11752248B2 |
Medical treatment system and methods using a plurality of fluid lines
Improvements in fluid volume measurement systems are disclosed for a pneumatically actuated diaphragm pump in general, and a peritoneal dialysis cycler using a pump cassette in particular. Pump fluid volume measurements are based on pressure measurements in a pump control chamber and a reference chamber in a two-chamber model, with different sections being modeled using a combination of adiabatic, isothermal and polytropic processes. Real time or instantaneous fluid flow measurements in a pump chamber of the diaphragm pump are also disclosed, in this case using a one-chamber ideal gas model and using a high speed processor to obtain and process pump control chamber pressures during fluid flow into or out of the pump chamber. Improved heater control circuitry is also disclosed, to provide added or redundant safety measures, or to reduce current leakage from a heater element during pulse width modulation control of the heater element. Improvements are also disclosed in an application of negative pressure during a drain phase in peritoneal dialysis therapy, and to control an amount of intraperitoneal fluid accumulation during the therapy. Improvements in efficiency are also disclosed in movement of fluid into and out of a two-pump cassette and a heater bag of the peritoneal dialysis cycler, and in synchronization of operation of two or more pumps in the peritoneal dialysis cycler or other fluid handling devices using a multi-pump arrangement. |
| US11752247B2 |
Blood treatment systems
Dialyzer systems can consolidate multiple technologies and functionalities of blood treatment systems in a significantly integrated fashion. For example, this disclosure describes dialyzer systems that include a magnetically driven and magnetically levitating pump rotor integrated into the dialyzer. Such a dialyzer can be used with treatment modules that include a magnetic field-generating pump drive unit. In some embodiments, the dialyzers include pressure sensor chambers with flexible membranes with which corresponding pressure transducers of the treatment modules can interface to detect arterial and/or venous pressures. |
| US11752237B2 |
Bioactive agent spatial patterned biodegradable hydrogels
A method for forming a bioactive agent spatially patterned includes providing a photocrosslinkable hydrogel that includes a photocrosslinkable base polymer, photocrosslinkable bioactive agent coupling polymer macromers, and at least one bioactive agent that couples to the photocrosslinkable bioactive agent coupling polymer macromer, an selectively exposing discrete portions of the photocrosslinkable hydrogel to actinic radiation effective to initiate cross-linking of the base polymer and the bioactive agent coupling polymer macromers at the exposed portions. |
| US11752234B1 |
Shape memory adhesives for apparel products
Embodiments provide an apparel product. The apparel product includes a major component forming 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 apparel product includes a minor component forming a secondary portion configured to be coupled to the major component. An adhesive is disposed at least partially between a portion of the major component and a portion of the minor component. The adhesive includes a shape memory material. |
| US11752228B2 |
Highly efficient UV C bulb with multifaceted filter
A Far UV C excimer bulb assembly including an excimer bulb, and at least two filters. The excimer bulb emits a path of light in at least two wavelengths. The at least two filters remove all wavelengths of light that are hazardous to human tissue. The at least two filters may each be placed perpendicular to the path of the light generated by the excimer bulb. The at least two filters may be a single, curved or cylindrical filter. The assembly may further include a mirror which may also be curved. |
| US11752227B2 |
Ultraviolet irradiation unit and ultraviolet stertilization device
An ultraviolet irradiation unit of the present invention includes a casing, a light source emitting ultraviolet rays arranged in the casing, an ultraviolet transmitting body arranged between an ultraviolet emission opening of the casing and the light source. The casing has an outer diameter dimension that enables the casing to fit within a bore of a joint connected to a flow channel pipe. |
| US11752226B2 |
Handheld disinfection device
This disclosure relates to a handheld disinfection device. The device may be used to disinfect various items and/or surfaces in home, workplace, and travel settings, as examples. The disclosed device includes a UV light source and further includes one or more protective features configured to protect the UV light source. As examples, the disclosed device may include a grille and/or a retractable shade configured to protect the UV light source. The disclosed device may also incorporate one or more safety features configured to reduce accidental exposure of a user's eyes to the UV light source, one of which is a proximity feature preventing the UV light source from activating when the device is too far from an object of disinfection. These and other benefits will be appreciated from the following description. |
| US11752224B2 |
Refrigerator appliance and sanitizer assembly
A refrigerator appliance or sanitizer assembly may include a heating plate and a storage container. The heating plate may be mounted on a door of the refrigerator appliance. The storage container may be disposed on the heating plate and extend between a bottom end and a top end. The storage container may define a sanitization chamber above the heating plate and a container opening at the top end to permit access to the sanitization chamber. |
| US11752214B2 |
Protein-antiviral compound conjugates
Provided herein are compounds, compositions, and methods for the treatment of diseases and disorders associated with influenza, including VX-787 and derivatives thereof, baloxavir and derivatives thereof, and baloxavir marboxil and derivatives thereof, and protein (e.g., antibody) drug conjugates thereof. |
| US11752212B2 |
N-oxide and ectoine monomers, polymers, their compositions, and related methods
N-oxide and monomers, N-oxide polymers and copolymers, methods for making the N-oxide monomers, polymers, and copolymers, compositions and materials that include N-oxide polymers and copolymers, and methods for using the N-oxide monomers, N-oxide polymers, and N-oxide copolymers. |
| US11752210B2 |
Sensitizing composition using electromagnetic waves for thermal therapy of cancers, and cancer therapy using same
Disclosed are a sensitizing composition for thermal cancer therapy using electromagnetic waves and a method of treating cancer using the composition. The sensitizing composition includes a metal ion, a metal ion-bound material, metal ion-noncovalently bound apotransferrin (transferrin), or a metal ion-noncovalently bound apotransferrin derivative. The sensitizing composition enables selective delivery of the metal ion to tumorous tissue when administered in vivo, and thus the generation of heat in tumorous tissue in which the metal ion accumulates is increased upon thermal cancer therapy using electromagnetic waves, thereby maximizing efficacy of thermal cancer therapy using electromagnetic waves in treating cancer. Thermal therapy using the sensitizing composition effectively treats cancer without pain or side effects and is thus expected to be widely useful in anticancer treatment as monotherapy, and/or in combination with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a combination thereof, ultimately increases the potential to cure cancer. |
| US11752208B2 |
Liquid pharmaceutical composition
The present invention relates to novel liquid pharmaceutical compositions of adalimumab, which include adalimumab or a biosimilar thereof, an histidine buffering agent such as histidine (or histidine buffer system such as histidine/imidiazolium-histidine), and a sugar stabiliser such as trehalose. Such a combination of components furnishes formulations having a stability (e.g. on storage and when exposed to stress) which is comparable to or an improvement upon those known in the art, and with fewer ingredients. Such advances will help adalimumab treatments to become more widely available at lower cost, and prolong the viability of pre-loaded delivery devices (e.g. pre-filled syringes) to reduce unnecessary waste of the drug. |
| US11752205B1 |
Compositions and methods of enhancing immune responses
A vaccine vector comprising a first polynucleotide encoding the antigenic polypeptide selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 1, SEQ ID NO: 2, SEQ ID NO: 3, SEQ ID NO: 4, SEQ ID NO: 5, SEQ ID NO: 6, SEQ ID NO: 7, SEQ ID NO: 8, SEQ ID NO: 9, or any combination thereof. |
| US11752204B2 |
Vaccines with higher carbohydrate antigen density and novel saponin adjuvant
The present invention provides vaccines comprising carbohydrate antigen conjugated to a diphtheria toxin (DT) as a carrier protein, wherein the ratio of the number of carbohydrate antigen molecule to the carrier protein molecule is higher than 5:1. Also disclosed herein is a novel saponin adjuvant and methods to inhibit cancer cells, by administering an effective amount of the vaccine disclose herein. |
| US11752203B2 |
Methods for treatment of and prophylaxis against inflammatory disorders
An isolated and purified peptide, neonatal NET-inhibitory Factor (nNIF), is disclosed. Methods for treatment of and prophylaxis against inflammatory disorders are also disclosed, including methods of treatment of and prophylaxis against inflammatory disorders comprising administering NET-inhibitory peptides (NIPs), which may be a nNIF, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of a nNIF, a nNIF analog, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of a nNIF analog, a nNIF-Related Peptide (nNRP), including the nNRP, Cancer-Associated SCM-Recognition, Immune Defense Suppression, and Serine Protease Protection Peptide (CRISPP), a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of a nNRP, a nNRP analog, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of a nNRP analog, to an individual. |
| US11752201B2 |
Treatment of stress disorders, including post-traumatic stress disorder, using acetylcholine release inhibiting neurotoxic proteins to reduce stress levels
Herein disclosed are improved methods for treating stress disorders, such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and perceived stress, by administration of acetylcholine release inhibitors, such as neurotoxic proteins (e.g., a botulinum toxin), to a patient at specific locations and amounts. |
| US11752192B2 |
Inhibitor of RNA polymerase II
An inhibitor of RNA polymerase II is described, wherein said inhibitor is selected a moiety which targets a protein selected from cyclin kinase 12 (CDK12) or its recruiting protein PAF1C. Particular examples of such inhibitors are polypeptides expressed by a gene selected from IldD, IldR, nlpD or rfaH of a bacterial species, such as a commensal bacteria or asymptomatic carrier, or a variant of said protein. Inhibitors may be based upon bacterial Sigma S or NplD proteins. These inhibitors are useful in therapies, to suppress protein expression. Thus they may be used as immunosuppressants, anti-inflammatory or anti-infection agents. |
| US11752191B2 |
Conformationally-specific viral immunogens
The present invention provides methods of making engineered viral proteins and protein complexes that are useful as vaccine immunogens, engineered viral proteins and protein complexes made using such methods, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such engineered viral proteins and protein complexes. Such engineered viral proteins and protein complexes may comprise one or more cross-links that stabilize the conformation of an antibody epitope, such as a quaternary neutralizing antibody, and may exhibit an enhanced ability to elicit a protective immune response when administered to a subject as a component of a vaccine. |
| US11752187B2 |
Anti-obesity composition including Geumhwagyu extract as active ingredient
Proposed is a Geumhwagyu extract as an active ingredient. The Geumhwagyu extract of the present disclosure inhibits the differentiation of pre-adipocytes by inducing the degradation of CEBP-α and inhibits the expression of CEBP-α, PPARγ, Perilipin-1, Adiponectin, FABP4, etc., to suppress the accumulation of lipids in adipocytes. It can be easily used as a composition for preventing or managing obesity by inhibiting it and lowering the content of TG (Triacylglycerol) to show anti-obesity activity. |
| US11752184B2 |
Bioactive concentrates and uses thereof
The present invention relates to concentrates obtained from extraction from Cannabis, preferably cannabinoid and/or terpene concentrates, and formulation of the concentrates, particularly for use for direct vaporization, infusion into edible matrices, in electronic inhalation devices, and as nutraceuticals. |
| US11752180B2 |
Intestinal protectant
The present invention provides an intestinal tract protective agent comprising a polyphosphoric acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient. |
| US11752179B2 |
Medical use of probiotics
The present invention relates to the use of a composition based on bacteria and/or yeasts and/or other microorganisms, taken singularly or in combination, for the treatment of abdominal pain by administering to a patient suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). In particular, the bacteria comprise Lactobacillus paracasei DG strain deposited with the deposit number CNCMI 1572. |
| US11752175B2 |
Compositions and methods for glaucoma
This invention relates to methods and compositions for detecting, identifying and treating glaucoma diseases. More particularly, this invention discloses compositions and methods for affecting intraocular pressure and increasing ocular outflows in glaucoma. Compositions and methods provided include purified and synthesized extracellular vesicle complexes from glaucoma ocular humor for use in methods and devices for detecting, characterizing and treating glaucoma diseases along with active agents. The presence of extracellular vesicle complexes in glaucoma can also be used as a biomarker. |
| US11752161B2 |
Pharmaceutical compositions, method of making and method of using thereof
Pharmaceutical compositions suitable for long-term storage at room temperature are described. The pharmaceutical composition comprises the compound of formula (1) and can be used for the treatment of steatohepatitis. Also described are methods for preparing the pharmaceutical composition and methods of treatment using the pharmaceutical compositions. |
| US11752156B2 |
Compositions and methods for treating hyperproliferative skin disorders
Compositions and methods are provided that are effective in treating skin hyperproliferative disorders. These include a topical pharmaceutical preparation that includes a compound that has two or more of a SRC-kinase inhibiting activity, a tubulin polymerization inhibiting activity, an activity that arrests the cell cycle at G2/M, and an activity that induces apoptosis. The compound KX01 is provided as an example of such a compound. The topical pharmaceutical preparation further includes a vitamin D derivative or a retinoid, where the combination provides a synergistic effect. Use of the topical pharmaceutical preparation can be combined with exposure to blue, UVA, or UVB light, which provides a synergistic effect. |
| US11752153B2 |
Substituted quinazoline sulfonamides as thioredoxin interacting protein (TXNIP) inhibitors
In one aspect, compounds and compositions that inhibit TXNIP expression and/or that lower hepatic glucose production and methods of identifying, making, and using same are disclosed. The disclosed compounds and compositions can be useful for disorders associated with elevated TXNIP and/or elevated glucagon levels such as, for example, diabetes and associated disorders. Further provided are methods for treating hyperlipidemia or fatty liver disease, optionally associated with elevated TXNIP and/or elevated glucagon levels. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention. |
| US11752150B2 |
Anti-tumor immunotherapy enhancer
The disclosure provides a composition for inhibiting the growth and/or invasion of tumor cells, an enhancer of an anti-tumor effect of a drug for the purpose of removing immunosuppression caused by cancer, or the like, which is characterized by being used for a specific subject. |
| US11752148B2 |
Pyrazine-containing compound
Compositions and methods related to the amelioration of pancreatitis through the pharmaceutical manipulation of calcium signaling are disclosed. Such compositions and methods may be used to ameliorate symptoms of acute or chronic pancreatitis or to reduce the chance or severity of pancreatitis in an individual at risk of the condition. In other embodiments, disclosed herein are compositions and methods related to the amelioration of viral diseases through the pharmaceutical manipulation of calcium signaling. In further embodiments, disclosed herein are compositions and methods related to the amelioration of Th17-induced diseases through the pharmaceutical manipulation of calcium signaling. |
| US11752138B2 |
Treating primary or idiopathic hyperoxaluria with small molecule inhibitors of lactate dehydrogenase
The disclosure provides methods of treating a patient having primary hyperoxaluria or idiopathic hyperoxaluria comprising administering a therapeutically effective amound of compound of the formula and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, and hydrates thereof to the patient. The variables, e.g. ring A, n, R, R3, R10, X, Y, and Z are defined herein. These compounds act as lactate dehydrogenase inhibitors and are useful inhibiting the conversion of glyoxylate to oxalate. When administered to a patient having a disease or disorder associated with elevated oxalate levels, such as PH type 1, type 2, or type 3 or idiopathic hyperoxaluria the compounds prevent or substantially reduce the amount and buildup of oxalate the patient's kidneys, bladder, urinary tract and other parts of the patient's body. |
| US11752136B2 |
Methods and compositions for treatment of myelodysplastic syndromes and/or acute myeloid leukemias
Disclosed are methods for treating a myelodyspastic syndrome (MDS) and/or an acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in an individual in need thereof. Further disclosed are compositions for use in the disclosed methods, used for treating a myelodyspastic syndrome (MDS) and/or an acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in an individual in need thereof. |
| US11752135B2 |
Liquid pharmaceutical formulation
The present invention relates to a liquid pharmaceutical formulation, which is stable at room temperature, being essentially free of water, comprising a) at least one easily degradable active pharmaceutical ingredient, b) at least one pharmaceutically acceptable organic solvent and c) at least one pharmaceutically acceptable alkaline earth metal salt and its use in medicine. |
| US11752134B2 |
Composition for enhancing cognitive function, composition for remedying anxiety symptoms, and composition for suppressing cerebral atrophy
Compositions containing one or more amino acids selected from the group consisting of 25 mol % to 45 mol % of leucine, and 20 mol % to 40 mol % of phenylalanine relative to the total content of leucine, lysine, valine, isoleucine, phenylalanine, histidine, and tryptophan, are useful for improving cognitive function, for improving anxiety-like symptoms, and for suppressing cerebral atrophy and are highly safe and can be ingested or administered continuously. |
| US11752129B2 |
Formulations of apremilast
Provided herein are oral dosage forms comprising a) a core tablet comprising (i) a drug layer comprising apremilast and hypromellose acetate succinate (HPMCAS) in an amorphous solid dispersion; and (ii) a swellable layer comprising one or more swellable polymers; and b) a coating layer disposed on the core tablet, wherein the oral dosage form surface comprises at least one drug release orifice. The disclosed oral dosage forms provide once-a-day dosing of apremilast and are suitable for treating diseases or disorders ameliorated by inhibiting phosphodiesterase subtype IV (PDE4). |
| US11752126B2 |
Stable cannabinoid compositions
A composition comprising a cannabinoid, in particular a phytocannabinoid or a synthetic cannabinoid, where the cannabinoid is stabilised against oxidation and/or photochemical degradation, characterized in that the composition comprises a micellar solution of composite micelles in an aqueous solution and where the composite micelles encapsulate the cannabinoid. |
| US11752124B2 |
Chlorogenic acid composition for supporting healthy lipid levels
A composition of chlorogenic acids and method of its use and manufacture in the treatment of metabolic disorders. The composition can be obtained from sunflower seed extract, including Helianthus annulus seeds. |
| US11752123B2 |
Compositions comprising theanine, s-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), and/or magnolia and phellodendron
An anxiolytic composition includes a synergistic combination of one or more of an L-theanine, an s-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), and optionally an extract of Magnolia, an extract of Phellodendron, and a whey protein. |
| US11752121B2 |
SmartCore compositions and methods
Nutritionally acceptable non-lipid compositions and methods are presented that modulate lipid metabolism, and especially increase LPC concentrations. Consequently, the compositions and methods presented herein will facilitate DHA transport to neural and retinal tissues as well as LA availability for cardiolipin synthesis. |
| US11752120B2 |
Use of succinic acid in increasing sensitivity of bacteria to antibiotics
The present invention belongs to the technical field of medicine, and specifically relates to use of succinic acid in increasing sensitivity of bacteria to antibiotics. The present invention found that the succinic acid can increase proton motive force of bacteria, thereby increasing the number of antibiotics entering the bacteria, and eventually killing the bacteria. Therefore, the succinic acid can increase the sensitivity of bacteria to antibiotics, thereby overcoming the problem of bacterial drug resistance. Combining succinic acid with antibiotics can significantly improve the bactericidal effect of the antibiotics, which has better effects and higher safety and operability compared with only using antibiotics as antibacterial drugs at present. |
| US11752119B2 |
Administration of beta-hydroxybutyrate and related compounds in humans for the treatment and/or prevention of respiratory illnesses
In various implementations, beta-hydroxybutyrate may be orally administered to individuals. Administration may allow treatment and/or prevention of respiratory illnesses, in some implementations. Administration may reduce recovery times and improve outcomes in individuals with respiratory illnesses. |
| US11752116B2 |
Method of viral inhibition
This invention relates to methods of treating or preventing viral infections caused by flaviviruses, such as dengue virus, yellow fever virus, West Nile virus or Japanese encephalitis virus or infections caused by Chikungunya virus (CHIKV). The methods involve the administration of retinoic acid analogues to subjects who have, are suspected of having a flavivirus infection or infection with CHIKV, or to those who are at risk of becoming infected with a flavivirus or becoming infected with CHIKV. |
| US11752115B2 |
PPAR-alpha agonist treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders
Described herein are PPARα agonists, including, but not limited to, endocannabinoids that can be used for treatment of a neuropsychiatric disorder and/or symptom thereof. Also described herein are pharmaceutical formulations containing an effective amount of a PPARα agonists, including but not limited to endocannabinoids, where the effective amount is effective for treating a neuropsychiatric disorder and/or symptom thereof. Also described herein are methods of treating a neuropsychiatric disorder and/or a symptom thereof in a subject in need thereof. |
| US11752100B2 |
Intranasal delivery of olanzapine by precision olfactory device
Methods are provided for acute treatment of agitation, including agitation in patients with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, comprising administering to a subject with agitation an effective dose of a dry pharmaceutical composition comprising olanzapine, wherein the dose is administered by an intranasal delivery device that provides, following intranasal administration, (a) a mean peak plasma olanzapine concentration (Cmax) of at least 30 ng/mL, with (b) a mean time to Cmax (Tmax) of olanzapine of less than 0.5 hours. Dry pharmaceutical compositions and devices suitable for intranasal delivery of olanzapine are provided. |
| US11752097B2 |
N-acetylcysteine compositions and methods
Storage stable sterile ready-to-administer formulations comprising N-acetylcysteine are presented with desirable stability characteristics. In preferred aspects, formulations comprise low quantities of one or more chelating agents, contain N-acetylcysteine at a concentration of 25 mg/mL or 50 mg/mL, and are packaged in a suitable format, such as a polymeric bag with a metalized overwrap and a non-contact oxygen scavenger. |
| US11752096B2 |
Targeted delivery of anti-CSF1R antibodies to joints with tenosynovial giant cell tumors
The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for intra-articular delivery of anti-CSF1R antibodies to a tissue that is impacted by a disease that is treatable with CSF1/CSF1R inhibition and/or that expresses CSF1R. It was conventional knowledge that the intra-articular dwell time of proteins in joints is typically a few hours or less. The present disclosure shows, however, that intra-articular delivery of an anti-CSF1R antibody can lead to sustained exposure and pharmacologic activity of the antibody in the joints far beyond a few hours, providing an effective means for targeted and extended delivery of the therapeutic agent. |
| US11752095B2 |
Medroxyprogesterone acetate injectable compositions and methods of use
The disclosure is directed to medroxyprogesterone compositions suitable for subcutaneous injection comprising about 260 mg/ml to 440 mg/ml medroxyprogesterone acetate, about 0.6 mg/ml to 1.5 mg/ml docusate sodium and, polyethylene glycol. Methods of using these compositions are also described. |
| US11752092B2 |
Methods for the preparation of injectable depot compositions
Injectable depot compositions comprising a biocompatible polymer which is a polymer or copolymer based on lactic acid and/or lactic acid plus glycolic acid having a monomer ratio of lactic to glycolic acid in the range from 48:52 to 100:0, a water-miscible solvent having a dipole moment of about 3.7-4.5 D and a dielectric constant of between 30 and 50, and a drug, were found suitable for forming in-situ biodegradable implants which can evoke therapeutic drug plasma levels from the first day and for at least 14 days. |
| US11752090B2 |
Topical skin care formulations comprising plant extracts
A method for treating skin of a person is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to the skin of the person a composition comprising an effective amount of an aqueous, alcoholic, or aqueous-alcoholic extract from Chamaecrista mimosoides, wherein the composition reduces tyrosinase activity in the skin, increases antioxidant activity in the skin, and/or increases skin moisture content. |
| US11752085B2 |
Keratin-based hair straightening formulations, methods and systems
The present invention teaches a hair straightening system including formulations that will safely and effectively straighten curly hair for at least 2-3 months after a single application, despite frequent washings of the hair. Methods for obtaining said formulations are disclosed. Hair straightening systems including shampoo and one or more conditioners are also provided. |
| US11752082B2 |
Cosmetic composition for the oxidative dyeing of keratin fibres
A dye composition I, comprises: a) at least one oxidative dye(s), b) at least one thickener selected from anionic polymer(s), and c) at least one antioxidant including thiol-derived reducer(s). A kit comprises (1) the dye composition I and (2) oxidizing composition IL, comprising at least one oxidant. |
| US11752080B1 |
Binder for use in powdery cosmetic compositions
Powdery cosmetic compositions comprise a particulate phase and a binder sub- composition. The binder sub-composition consists of a viscous emollient, a non-viscous emollient, a triglyceride ester fatty acid, and one or more specific waxes. The binder sub-composition is particularly suited for use in stabilizing pearlescent and metallic pigments. The compositions are stable, have a creamy texture, and are suitable for long-wear, while providing true color, excellent color payoff and skin conditioning. |
| US11752077B2 |
Oily moisturizer and topical skin composition containing same
This oily moisturizer is composed of either an esterified product of a component A that is ditrimethylolpropane, and a component B that is one fatty acid, or two or more fatty acids, selected from among saturated fatty acids of 6 to 12 carbon atoms, or an esterified product of the component A, the component B, and a component C that is one fatty acid, or two or more fatty acids, selected from among fatty acids of 13 to 28 carbon atoms, wherein the hydroxyl value of the esterified product is not more than 140 mgKOH/g, and the mass ratio between fatty acid residues derived from the component B and fatty acid residues derived from the component C within the fatty acid residues that constitute the esterified product of the component A, the component B and the component C is within a range from 99.9:0.1 to 60:40. |
| US11752075B2 |
Oral care compositions
In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to oral care compositions comprising a source of zinc, a fluoride source, a zwitterionic surfactant and a taurate surfactant. In one aspect the compositions of the disclosure can be used for the treatment or reduction of erosive tooth demineralization, gingivitis, plaque, and dental caries. In one aspect the oral care composition includes zinc citrate, zinc oxide, arginine, cocamidopropyl betaine and at least one taurate surfactant (e.g., sodium methyl cocoyl taurate). |
| US11752072B2 |
Quick set cements for dental pulp capping and related methods of use
A dental pulp capping composition can comprise a particulate base material which is non-toxic, and capable of forming a structural capping matrix; and a particulate setting material which is non-toxic, water-soluble, biocompatible, and capable of setting the composition. Optional growth factors can also be introduced into the composition to facilitate dental tissue repair. A complimentary method of restoring damaged tooth features can comprise removing diseased and/or damaged portions of the tooth to expose a prepared tooth region. Water can be added to the dental pulp capping composition to form a workable coherent paste. The workable coherent paste can be introduced into the prepared tooth region. The workable coherent paste can then be shaped within the prepared tooth region and then set to form a rigid biomimetic structure within the prepared tooth region. |
| US11752065B2 |
Combination emergency wash and faucet unit
A combination emergency wash and faucet unit includes a base, an emergency wash arm coupled to the base, and a spout coupled to the base. The emergency wash arm includes an emergency wash unit. The emergency wash arm is repositionable relative to the base. The spout is repositionable relative to the base and the emergency wash arm. The spout is configured to move away from the emergency wash arm in response to a movement of the emergency wash arm. |
| US11752061B2 |
Systems and methods for an active exoskeleton with local battery
An apparatus for a battery-powered active exoskeleton boot includes a shin pad and one or more housings. The one or more housings enclose electronic circuitry and an electric motor. The apparatus includes a battery holder coupled to the shin pad and located below the knee of the user and above the one or more housings enclosing the electronic circuitry. The apparatus includes a battery module removably affixed to the battery holder and comprising a first power connector that electrically couples to a second power connector located in the battery holder while attached to the battery holder to provide electric power to the electronic circuitry and the electric motor. The apparatus includes an output shaft coupled to the electric motor. The electronic circuitry controls delivery of power from the battery module to the electric motor to generate torque about the axis of rotation of the ankle joint of the user. |
| US11752059B2 |
Rehabilitation device and its use for exercising the shoulder region
The invention relates to a rehabilitation device adapted for rehabilitation and/or exercise of the shoulder region, the device being provided with a frame (1), which is connected to a power-generating apparatus (2), a back part (10), a seat part (11), and armrests (21). The rehabilitation device according to the invention is characterised in that it further comprises first support arms (23), second support arms (24), and motion arms (22), which communicate with said corresponding first and second support arms. The rehabilitation device according to the invention is further characterised in that said armrests (21) are articulated in said corresponding motion arms (22), and said power-generating apparatus (2) communicates with said motion arms (22). In addition, the invention relates to the use of the rehabilitation device for exercising the shoulder region. |
| US11752058B2 |
Differential air pressure systems and methods of using and calibrating such systems for mobility impaired users
Described herein are various embodiments of differential air pressure systems and methods of using and calibration such systems for individuals with impaired mobility. The differential air pressure systems may include an access assist device configured to help a mobility impaired user to stand in a pressure chamber configured to apply a positive pressure on a portion of the user's body in the sealed pressure chamber. The system may also include load sensors configured to measure the user's weight exerted inside and outside the chamber. The system may be calibrated by determining a relationship between the actual weight of the user and the pressure in the chamber, where the actual weight of the user may be measured by more than one load sensor and at least one load sensor is not in the pressure chamber. |
| US11752056B1 |
Relocation module and methods for surgical equipment
An anesthetic equipment storage and waste air management module configured to housing electronic and electromechanical surgical equipment including a system to measure and record administration of one or more IV medications or fluids for IV administration. The module can include a housing having a lower section and a tower-like upper section, wherein the lower section is configured to house unrelated waste heat-producing electronic and electromechanical surgical equipment. The module can also include a cowling that substantially confines waste heat generated by the unrelated waste heat-producing electronic and electromechanical surgical equipment, and can include a system for measuring and recording the administration of the one or more IV medications and fluids. |
| US11752051B2 |
Vehicle lift for mobility device
A vehicle lift includes a lift base, a movable lift tower, and a movable platform. A first rail is configured to move the lift tower horizontally, and includes a outer extruded rails secured to the lift base, central extruded rails movable with respect to the outer extruded rails, and inner extruded rails movable with respect to the central extruded rails and fixed to the lift tower. A second rail assembly is fixed to the lift tower and may move the platform vertically with respect to the lift tower, and includes a outer extruded rails secured to the lift tower, central extruded rails movable with respect to the outer extruded rails, and inner extruded rails movable with respect to the central extruded rails and fixed to the lift tower. |
| US11752048B2 |
Disposable absorption product and absorbable core
An absorbable core of a disposable absorption product, having an upper polyurethane foam layer which is liquid-permeable and a wrapping layer which is capable of absorbing liquid; the wrapping layer comprises an outer part and an inner part; the outer part is a first liquid-permeable sleeve body; the inner part is an accommodating cavity; a lower polyurethane foam layer and a particle layer are provided inside the accommodating cavity; the particle layer is distributed on an upper surface of the lower polyurethane foam layer and is formed by resin particles, organic acid particles and anhydrous bicarbonate particles mixed together. A disposable absorption product comprising said absorbable core is also provided. By integrating polyurethane polymer foam with superabsorbent polymer particles, organic acid particles and anhydrous bicarbonate particles, the absorbable core is good at absorbing and locking liquid, and provides soft and elastic supporting materials which provide great comfort to users. |
| US11752042B2 |
Absorbent articles with curved elasticized laminates
Absorbent articles having curved elasticized laminates and apparatuses and methods for forming such articles are disclosed. In one embodiment a method of forming an article may comprise moving absorbent assemblies and elasticized laminates in the machine direction. The method may further comprise oscillating the elasticized laminates in the cross-machine direction to impart a curvature, bonding the elasticized laminates to the absorbent assemblies while maintaining the imparted curvature such that at least a portion of the elasticized laminates are disposed outboard of longitudinal side edges of the absorbent assemblies, and finally separating the absorbent assemblies into individual absorbent articles, where the elasticized laminates extend in a curving manner throughout the absorbent articles. |
| US11752040B2 |
Wound care arrangement and covering unit therefor
The invention relates to a wound care arrangement comprising a covering unit that can be fixed on the skin surrounding a wound and that serves for producing a closed wound space comprising the wound, and a suction connection via which a vacuum can be produced in the wound space, wherein the covering unit is penneable to water vapor at least in sections. |
| US11752039B2 |
Dressings for reduced tissue ingrowth
Dressings are provided herein having a manifold and a biopolymer layer. The configuration and/or compressibility of the manifold and the biopolymer layer can allow for reduced tissue ingrowth and promote wound healing. Methods of making and using the dressings are also provided herein. |
| US11752032B2 |
Fluidic bladder pressure control in a therapeutic system
A process for a therapeutic bladder pressure estimator is operative with a pump connected, in sequence, to a first hose, a supply pressure sensor, a second hose, a bladder having an inlet coupled to the second hose, a bladder outlet coupled to a third hose of substantially equal length to the second hose, a return pressure sensor, and a fourth hose coupled to the return pressure sensor and returning fluid from the pump to the reservoir. The process forms an error signal from the difference between a setpoint and the average of the supply and return pressures. A head pressure measurement may be done by turning the pump off after a steady state reading is made. |
| US11752029B2 |
Adjustable, waterproof wound shield
An apparatus for protecting a wound. The apparatus includes a waterproof shield element to cover a wound area of a user's body, where the elevated top surface of the shield element is elevated away from the user's body. A retention mechanism selectively retains the shield element against the user's body, utilizing the elevated top surface to create a normal force between the shield element and the user's body to thereby form an effective seal between the shield element and the user's body. |
| US11752028B2 |
Pneumatic cervical collar
A collar device and method of use is provided comprising a tubular structure having a longitudinal axis, the tubular structure comprising a pneumatic bottom portion configured for contouring with human shoulders; a pneumatic top portion having a first section, and a second section extending from the first section; and a plurality of pneumatic pillars each generally aligned with the longitudinal axis of the tubular structure, the plurality of pneumatic pillars each having a proximal end in proximity to the bottom portion and each having a distal end in proximity to either one of the first section or the second section of the top portion. |
| US11752027B2 |
Devices and methods for guiding and applying traction to a patient's leg during surgery
A freestanding system for applying traction to a patient independent of a table or bed includes a base including a body and a stabilizer arm moveably coupled to the body, wherein the stabilizer arm has a first end pivotally coupled to the body and a second end distal the body, and wherein the stabilizer arm is configured to pivot about the corresponding first end, and a pad coupled to the second end of the stabilizer arm, wherein the pad includes a suction device configured to releasably secure the second end of the corresponding stabilizer arm to the ground, wherein the pads are configured to maintain the position of the system in response to the application of traction to the patient. |
| US11752025B2 |
TLSO/LSO spine brace
The disclosure provides a brace for supporting a spine of a patient. The brace includes an anterior panel, a posterior panel, lateral panels bridging between the anterior panel and the posterior panel, and an adjustable belt tightenable around the anterior panel, the brace selectively configurable to include either lateral panels attachable to the posterior, a posterior thoracic extension attachable to the posterior panel or a dorsal lumbar extension attachable to the posterior panel. |
| US11752023B2 |
Heel protector and corresponding rehabilitation systems and methods for using the same
A device (100) includes a leg engaging section (101) and a foot engaging section (102) intersecting at a heel receiver (103). The leg engaging section and the foot engaging section define a leg insertion aperture (104). A compressible cushion layer (402) is disposed at least in the leg engaging section. At least one bolster tube (401) is disposed interior the leg engaging section. The bolster tube (401) can be selectively removable through one or more apertures (1105,1106). |
| US11752021B2 |
Stent graft delivery system with access conduit
Embodiments discussed herein are directed to devices, systems and methods for effectively treating post endovascular procedure complications such as endoleaks within an aneurysm sac. Some embodiments may include a delivery system with an integral aneurysm sac conduit configured for the introduction of materials which may be useful for treating endoleaks or the like. |
| US11752015B2 |
Failsafe device for prosthetic limb
A failsafe for a transdermal apparatus for a prosthetic appendage can include a first plate, a second plate, and a breakaway connector. The first plate can have a central axis, a proximal portion, and a distal end. The distal end can be opposite the proximal portion, and the distal end can be securable with a prosthetic external to skin and can be configured to simulate an appendage of a patient. The second plate can be aligned with the central axis and can include a proximal end and a distal portion. The proximal end can be securable to a transdermal implant, and can extend proximally from the second plate. The distal portion can be opposite the proximal end, and the distal portion can be configured to interface with the proximal portion of the first plate. The breakaway connector can be couplable within the second plate and the first plate. |
| US11752013B2 |
Dual-shaft implant expansion driver with reversible driver key mechanism and expandable intervertebral implant system
A surgical driver apparatus includes a housing and an inner driver shaft having a proximal end secured within the housing and a distal end extending out from a first side of the housing. The inner driver shaft is configured to rotate with respect to the housing. The surgical driver apparatus further includes an outer driver shaft and an idler driver shaft. The outer driver shaft is positioned coaxial with the inner driver shaft and configured to rotate independently from the inner driver shaft. The idler driver shaft is configured to transmit torque to the outer driver shaft. Additionally, the surgical driver apparatus includes a driver key comprising a driving feature and a counter-driving feature. The driver key is configured to engage a second side of the housing in one of a plurality of orientations configured to rotate the inner driver shaft and/or the outer driver shaft. |
| US11752009B2 |
Expandable intervertebral fusion cage
An intervertebral implant includes a first endplate member and a second endplate member, and a distal wedge member and a proximal wedge member that couple the first and second endplate members together. The distal wedge member is configured to move in an expansion direction that causes the fusion cage to move from a contracted position to an expanded position. |
| US11752005B2 |
Expandable spinal implant system and method of using same
An expandable spinal implant is provided having first and second endplates hinged along one end or otherwise connected by pins, protrusions and channels, or similar mechanisms and an expansion mechanism(s) disposed therebetween configured to expand the first and second endplates from each other. Also provided are expandable spinal implants that may be expanded in a parallel manner to increase the height of the device while maintaining a lordotic angle. Other spinal implants may provide dual expansion whereby both height and lordotic angle are adjusted. Various implants, systems and methods are disclosed. |
| US11752002B2 |
Multiphasic tissue scaffold constructs
The present invention relates to a three-dimensional multiphasic synthetic tissue scaffold comprising first, second and third compartments, wherein: each said compartment comprises distinct microstructural, and/or chemical, and/or mechanical properties, and is connected with at least one other compartment of the scaffold via a continuous interface; the tissue scaffold is porous; and the external morphology of the tissue scaffold mimics that of a mammalian joint or a component thereof. The invention further relates to a method for producing the three dimensional multiphasic synthetic tissue scaffold using a polymeric material, the method comprising using a three-dimensional (3D) bioprinter to print the tissue scaffold by continuously deposit the polymeric material onto a platform until the tissue scaffold is produced in its entirety. |
| US11752000B2 |
Glenoid implant with additively manufactured fixation posts
A glenoid implant system may include a main body formed of a polymer, a base, and an anchor formed of metal. The main body may define an articulating surface and an opposite bone-contacting surface. The base may be formed in the bone-contacting surface of the main body, the base including a hole formed therein. The anchor may have a main section and a threaded post extending from the main section. The anchor may include a plurality of ribs extending in a longitudinal direction of the main section, the plurality of ribs being spaced apart from one another in a circumferential direction of the main section. The anchor may further include a plurality of wedges disposed on a base of the anchor, the plurality of wedges adapted to contact the base formed in the bone-contacting surface of the main body when the threaded post is received within the threaded hole. |
| US11751999B2 |
Trial radial head implant
A trial orthopedic implant having a plurality of bearing component augments of differing heights, where each augment releasably, slidably connected to the trial implant. |
| US11751998B2 |
Systems and methods for fixating, fusing and/or realigning the sacroiliac joint
Various embodiments of a coupler and an intradiscal implant for alignment and fusion of the sacroiliac joint are described herein. |
| US11751990B2 |
Full depth of focus intraocular lens
An ophthalmic lens comprising an anterior surface and a posterior surface, at least one of the anterior surface and posterior surface including a first surface region corresponding to a photopic aperture of a pupil and a second surface region corresponding to a difference between the photopic aperture and a mesopic aperture of the pupil. A first microstructure pattern formed in a the first surface region, the first microstructure pattern introducing a phase perturbation into an optical path of incoming light such that a full depth of focus for photopic vision is provided. |
| US11751988B2 |
Modular aortic arch prosthetic assembly and method of use thereof
A prosthetic assembly configured for endovascular placement within an aortic arch and method of use thereof. The prosthetic assembly includes a proximal aortic stent-graft prosthesis configured to be positioned within a proximal portion of the aortic arch adjacent to the brachiocephalic artery, a distal aortic stent-graft prosthesis configured to be positioned within a distal portion of the aortic arch adjacent to the left subclavian artery, a first branch stent-graft prosthesis configured to be positioned within the brachiocephalic artery and a second branch stent-graft prosthesis configured to be positioned in one of the left common carotid and the left subclavian artery. When deployed, a proximal end of the first branch stent-graft prosthesis is disposed within a lumen of the proximal aortic stent-graft prosthesis to proximally displace the ostium of the brachiocephalic artery. When deployed, a proximal end of the distal aortic stent-graft prosthesis is disposed within the distal end of the proximal aortic stent-graft prosthesis to form an overlap between the proximal and distal aortic stent-graft prostheses. The overlap is relatively increased by the first branch stent-graft prosthesis proximally displacing the ostium of the brachiocephalic artery. |
| US11751987B2 |
Embolic protection device
Disclosed herein are devices and methods for providing embolic protection in a patient's vascular system. In particular, the devices detailed herein are supported by a flexible scaffold that is coupled to a filter. When deployed into the peripheral or coronary vasculature of a patient, the embolic protection devices of the present disclosure collect and remove embolic debris as a prophylactic measure to lessen the risk of embolic associated complications. |
| US11751985B2 |
Apparatus and method for delivering droplets of fluid onto poultry hatchlings
A dispensing apparatus (1) for delivering droplets of fluids such as liquids having a low viscosity or being soft gels onto poultry hatchlings that are present in movably mounted hatchling trays (19) comprising at least one reservoir (18), at least one pumping unit (9), connected to at least one reservoir (18), with at least one manifold (8) connected to at least one pumping unit (9), as well as a control unit. The apparatus comprises a plurality of optionally adjustable fluid atomizers (6) being connected by flexible connecting means (7) to at least one manifold (8), whereby the fluid atomizers (6) are detachably and/or slidably connected on at least one mounting rail (5), and that optionally different types of fluid atomizers (6) are distributed onto the mounting rail (5). Additionally, a method for delivering fluid droplets onto poultry hatchlings present in moving hatchling trays (19) is described. |
| US11751983B2 |
Oral hygiene method
Systems and methods are generally described for an oral hygiene device. The oral hygiene device may include a handle portion and a head portion coupled to the handle portion and including a pick head interface. A pick head may be removably coupled to the pick head interface. The pick head may include a pointed pick member. An image capture device may be disposed in the head portion. The image capture device may be effective to capture image data representing images of an area proximal to a tip of the pointed pick member. A vibration element may be coupled to the pick head interface. The vibration element may be effective to vibrate the pick head. |
| US11751982B2 |
Nanodiamond-containing composite material for denture construction
A curable composite material containing nanodiamonds, denture bases and other dental prosthetics made from the composite material and methods for treating dental stomatitis using these prosthetics. |
| US11751980B2 |
Abutment with embedded screw
A dental abutment system including an abutment, an inlay and screw, wherein the screw at least partially occupies the interior channel of the inlay. A method of manufacturing a dental abutment system and to a control data set including a plurality of control instructions that are configured to, when implemented in an additive manufacturing system, to cause the system to execute at least the step of forming an abutment at the distal end of an inlay using an additive manufacturing process. The screw is a captive screw. The interior channel of the abutment is variable in diameter and the smallest diameter is ≥102% and ≤110% of the width of the screw head and the longitudinal axis of the interior channel of the abutment and the longitudinal axis of the interior channel of the inlay are angled with respect to each other at an angle of ≥5 degrees. |
| US11751979B2 |
Orthodontic appliance for expansion of dentition
An orthodontic appliance is disclosed that integrates an arch expander with a first segment and a second segment. The first and second segments are disposed on opposite sides of a midline of a dentition of an orthodontic patient. Both the first segment and the second segment are disposed over multiple teeth on the respective side of the midline, with a gap existing proceeding along the dentition between anterior-most portions of the first segment and the second segment. The arch expander is integrated with the first and second segments to exert an anteriorly-disposed expansion force on the patient's dentition through the first and second segments, for instance where the posterior-most location where these expansion forces are exerted corresponds with a first bicuspid on each side of a permanent the dentition. |
| US11751978B2 |
Layered aligners with discontinuities
Aligners and orthodontic systems are provided. In some embodiments, an aligner includes a polymeric shell including a plurality of tooth-receiving cavities, an interior layer, and an exterior layer. The exterior layer can comprise a discontinuity formed therein. When the aligner is worn on a patient's teeth, the interior layer can interact with the discontinuity to impart one or more forces to facilitate repositioning of the patient's teeth. |
| US11751974B2 |
Automatic ectopic teeth detection on scan
Provided herein are orthodontic devices and methods for patients with missing or ectopic teeth. Methods and processes are provided to properly number the teeth of a patient's arch after a dental scan. Methods and processes are also provided to automatically detect missing or ectopic teeth after a dental scan. Methods of designing and manufacturing the aligner are also provided. |
| US11751973B2 |
Lockable, hydraulic surgical support apparatus
A surgical support apparatus for supporting and positioning a patient's limb or an instrument during surgical procedures. The apparatus consists of an adjustable structural component which houses a separate hydraulic system used for locking and unlocking the structural apparatus. The structural component includes three lockable joints and two rigid support arms. Each joint houses a hydraulic piston and a locking ring. Hydraulic pressure is supplied to the joints by an electric motor and pump and is controlled by an electric circuit, pressure sensors and valves. When hydraulic pressure is applied, the pistons are activated, locking the joints. Hydraulic pressure can also be released to unlock the joints through a user control circuit. The structural component also includes a universal rail clamp to attach the device to a support structure and a distal quick connect for attachment of accessory devices. |
| US11751971B2 |
Imaging and display system for guiding medical interventions
An imaging and display system for guiding medical interventions includes a wearable display, such as a goggle display, for viewing by a user. The display presents a composite, or combined image that includes pre-operative surgical navigation images, intraoperative images, and in-vivo microscopy images or sensing data. The pre-operative images are acquired from scanners, such as MRI and CT scanners, while the intra-operative images are acquired in real-time from a camera system carried by the goggle display for imaging the patient being treated so as to acquire intraoperative images, such as fluorescence images. A probe, such as a microscopy probe or a sensing probe, is used to acquire in-vivo imaging/sensing data from the patient. Additionally, the intra-operative and in-vivo images are acquired using tracking and registration techniques to align them with the pre-operative image and the patient to form a composite image for display by the goggle display. |
| US11751969B2 |
Storage container, packaging member, and medical instrument set
A storage container, a packaging member, and a medical instrument set are reduced in size and can reduce the burden of preparing medical instruments. The storage container includes side face parts surrounding a first space and a second space for accommodating an introducer, a first storage part in which a catheter hub is disposed, a second storage part in which a tubular member is disposed in a state in which a connector unit is disposed in the second space, and a third storage part in which a dilator hub is disposed. The third storage part is disposed between the first storage part and the second storage part. |
| US11751968B2 |
Surgical drape
Disclosed is a surgical drape configured to selectively allow or block a patient's view of the surgical field, as is desired in Caesarean section operations. Generally, the drape includes a main sheet, a substantially transparent sheet attached to the main sheet proximal the patient's head, and a substantially opaque screen attached to the patient-facing side of the substantially transparent sheet. This substantially opaque screen occludes the patient's visual access through the substantially transparent sheet but may be at least partially removed to permit the patient viewing access through the substantially transparent sheet towards the area of the surgery, without compromising the sterility of the surgical field. Desirably, the drape is provided with an adhesive strip disposed on the sheet or screen to permit reconnection to thereby again occlude the patient's view through the sheet. |
| US11751967B2 |
Fingers-driven haptic interface for robot-assisted surgical system
A haptic interface for a robot-assisted surgical system makes use of a plurality of sensors and a plurality of bladders each mountable to fingers a human hand. A processor receives user input from the sensors in response to movement of the fingers and, in response to the input, causing movement or actuation of a surgical instrument on a robotic manipulator. The processor also receives force input from force sensors of the surgical system corresponding to forces against the surgical instrument, and in response to the force input causing fluid to move into one or more of the bladders. |
| US11751946B2 |
System for pose estimation of three-dimensional bone models in surgical planning a joint replacement procedure
A system for processing patient data associated with a joint of a patient. The system comprising a computing device executing instructions to generate a 3D patient bone model of the joint in a non-weighted pose. The instructions rearrange 3D first and second bone models in order to mimic a weighted pose of the joint of the patient from a 2D image of the joint of the patient in a weighted pose by performing the steps of: generating a plurality of 2D projections of poses of the 3D patient bone model; comparing the plurality of 2D projections to contour lines of the first bone and the second bone in the 2D image; identifying particular 2D projections that best-fit a shape and size of the contour lines; and arranging the 3D first and second bone models relative to each other according to orientations represented by the particular 2D projections that were identified. |
| US11751944B2 |
Optical guidance for surgical, medical, and dental procedures
Aspects of the invention relate to systems, devices and methods for performing a surgical step or surgical procedure with visual guidance using an optical head mounted display. |
| US11751943B2 |
Method for monitoring bronchoscopic-based microwave ablation and related system
A novel monitoring method evaluates tissue ablation progress. An antenna in a distal portion of an ablation applicator sends and receives electrical information from the target tissue during ablation. The information is used to determine ablation progress. A related ablation monitoring system includes a power monitor and processor operable to evaluate ablation progress based on reflected electrical properties during the ablation. The invention has particular benefits when used in endoscopic-based microwave ablation. |
| US11751942B2 |
Surgical device
The invention provides a cartridge assembly to couple a tissue treatment device with an electrosurgical unit, with the cartridge assembly operable with a power delivery apparatus and a fluid delivery apparatus of the electrosurgical unit. The invention also provides an electrosurgical unit comprising a power delivery apparatus and a fluid delivery apparatus operable with the cartridge assembly and a system thereof. |
| US11751939B2 |
Methods and devices for endovascular ablation of a splanchnic nerve
Systems, devices, and methods for transvascular ablation of target tissue are disclosed herein. The devices and methods may, in some examples, be used for splanchnic nerve ablation to increase splanchnic venous blood capacitance to treat at least one of heart failure and hypertension. For example, the devices disclosed herein may be advanced endovascularly to a target vessel in the region of a thoracic splanchnic nerve (TSN), such as a greater splanchnic nerve (GSN) or a TSN nerve root. Also disclosed are method of treating heart failure, such as HFpEF, by endovascularly ablating a thoracic splanchnic nerve to increase venous capacitance and reduce pulmonary blood pressure. |
| US11751937B2 |
Ablation catheters and related systems and methods
An ablation catheter having a deformable tip is disclosed herein. In some implementations, the ablation catheter includes a catheter body and a deformable tip secured to the catheter body. In these and other implementations, the catheter body can include a fluid delivery lumen. In these and other implementations, the deformable tip includes one or more valves that are configured to open in response to deformation of the deformable tip. In these and still other implementations, the ablation catheter is configured to permit liquid communication between an interior of the deformable tip and an exterior of the deformable tip. In some implementations, RF energy is transmitted from the interior of the deformable tip to the exterior of the deformable tip via liquid exiting the deformable tip. |
| US11751936B2 |
Configuring perimeter of balloon electrode as location sensor
An expandable balloon, which is coupled to a distal end of a shaft for insertion into an organ of a patient, includes an expandable membrane, one or more electrodes and one or more respective conductive coils. The one or more electrodes are disposed over an external surface of the membrane. The one or more respective conductive coils are each disposed proximate a respective RF ablation electrode. The one or more conductive coils are configured as magnetic sensors. |
| US11751933B2 |
Dwell time between pulses in electrosurgical systems
Apparatus and associated methods relate to controlling electrical power of an electrotherapeutic signal that is provided to a biological tissue engaged by an electrosurgical instrument during a medical procedure. Electrical power—a product of a voltage difference across and an electrical current conducted by the engaged biological tissue—is controlled according to a therapeutic schedule. The electrotherapeutic schedule can be reduced or terminated in response to a termination criterion being met. In some examples, the termination criterion is a current characteristic, such as, for example, a decrease in current conducted by the engaged biological tissue. In some examples, the termination criterion is a biological tissue resistance characteristic, such as, for example, an increase in the biological tissue resistance that exceeds a predetermined delta resistance value. |
| US11751928B2 |
Stiff guide wire with anchoring configuration
A device (10) which serves as a stiff guide wire for surgical procedures includes a tube (12) having an internal channel, and a central rod (14) in close-fitting sliding engagement within the tube. The tips of the tube and the central rod are in rigid mechanical engagement or interconnection. A region of the tube (112) is longitudinally slotted to form deflectable strips (18) so that advancing of the tube (12) relative to central the rod (14) causes outward deflection of the strips (18) to form an anchoring configuration. The central rod (14) and the tube (12) together define a stiff guide wire preferably having a length-to-width ratio in excess of 100:1. |
| US11751925B2 |
Bone screw with cutting tip
Various bone screws configured to be implanted into bone and methods of use are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a bone screw is provided with an elongate shank having at least two threads thereon, and having a distal facing surface with at least two cutting edges. The cutting edges can be configured to cut bone as the bone screw is rotated into bone, thereby forming a path for the threads. |
| US11751922B2 |
Platform fracture fixation implants
A proximal portion of an implant for repairing a multipart fracture of a proximal humerus includes an asymmetric body having a proximal end, a distal end, a medial side, a lateral side, an anterior edge, and a posterior edge a medial surface extending along at least a portion of the medial side and having a proximal end and a distal end; a protrusion forming the lateral side of the asymmetric body, offset in an anterior direction, and pointing toward a bicipital groove of the humerus when the proximal portion is implanted in the humerus, an anterior support surface configured to support a lesser tuberosity; a posterior support surface configured to support a greater tuberosity; an angled surface having a first side defined by the medial surface, a second side defined by the anterior support surface, and a third side defined by the posterior support surface; and an anchoring point. |
| US11751919B2 |
Spinal implant system and method
A spinal construct includes a coupling member including a first mating surface engageable with an existing fastener implant. The existing fastener implant defines a cavity configured for disposal of an existing spinal rod implant. A connector is engageable with the existing fastener implant and has a rod extending therefrom. A locking member is engageable with a second mating surface of the coupling member. Systems, surgical instruments, implants and methods are disclosed. |
| US11751916B2 |
Pivotal bone anchor assembly with polyaxial screw having frusto-conical upper surface
A pivotal bone anchor assembly includes a shank having an anchor portion and a head with a partially spherical outer surface, a drive socket, an annular planar top surface surrounding the drive socket, and a frusto-conical surface between the planar top surface and the partially spherical outer surface. The assembly further includes a receiver having a base defining an axial bore and an upper portion defining a channel configured to receive a rod, and an insert positionable within the axial bore having an upper surface engageable with the rod, a lower surface for transferring a downwardly-directed force toward the head, and a central aperture for accessing the drive socket, with the rod extending across the central aperture when the fixation rod is engaged by the upper surface. After the head, the insert, and the rod are positioned in the receiver, the frusto-conical surface remains spaced apart from the rod to in all pivotal orientations of the shank relative to the receiver. |
| US11751914B2 |
Soft stabilization assemblies with pretensioned cords
A soft dynamic stabilization assembly includes a core, typically in the form of a tensioned cord, at least one pair of bone anchors, a spacer surrounding the core located between the bone anchors, typically, at least one elastic bumper and at least one fixing or blocking member. The core is slidable with respect to at least one of the bone anchors and cooperating spacer. |
| US11751911B2 |
Intermaxillary fixation device and method of using same
A medical apparatus having a bar, the bar having a slot extending laterally along the bar; and a plurality of hooks, wherein the bar is an arch bar that is configured to be attached to a mandible or a maxilla. Such medical apparatuses may also have a plurality of arch bar fasteners, wherein each arch bar fastener is a bone screw having a threaded shaft and a compound head, the compound head having a threaded bore configured to receive a set screw. The medical apparatus may be used in methods to fixate a maxillary or mandibulary arch, or to aid in reducing a fracture of the mandible or maxilla. |
| US11751909B2 |
Retractable instrument
A cannula assembly having a retractable cannula tip for use in ophthalmic surgical procedures is disclosed. The apparatus may include a housing having a valve bay disposed between its proximal and distal ends, and a cannula assembly, including an inner and outer tube, that extends from the distal end of the housing. The inner tube may include an elongated portion with a cannula tip at its distal end. The apparatus may further include a valve disposed in the valve bay of the housing. The valve may comprise a valve tubular for adjusting flow through the inner tube, and an actuator for moving the cannula tip from an extended position to a retracted position in the outer tube. The valve tubular may provide a biasing force to the inner tube in the retracted position to move the inner tube back to the extended position upon release of the actuator. |
| US11751908B2 |
Seal assembly for surgical access assemblies
A surgical access assembly includes an instrument valve housing defining a cavity, and a seal assembly disposed within the cavity of the instrument valve housing. The seal assembly includes a flange seal member and a centering mechanism. The flange seal member includes an annular member, a flange portion extending from the annular member, and a seal portion supported by the annular member and defining an opening dimensioned to receive a surgical instrument in a sealing relation. The flange portion includes first and second arcuate portions adjustably engaging the instrument valve housing in a sealing relation. The first and second arcuate portions have a parabolic profile. The centering mechanism maintains the seal assembly centered within the cavity of the instrument valve housing. |
| US11751907B2 |
Surgical access device with self-inflating balloon
A surgical access device has a cannula tube with a collar coupled to a proximal region of the cannula tube. A balloon is attached to the cannula tube. The collar includes a receptacle and an inflater is insertable into the receptacle. The inflater has a body with a chamber and a first compound. A cap is attached to one end of the body and has a cavity containing a second compound. A membrane is disposed between the body and the cap and is configured to keep the first and second compounds separate. A button extends through an opening of the cap and a piston is coupled to the button. The piston includes a spike extending away from the button and is translatable in the cap between a rest position and an actuated position. The actuated position is defined by a portion of the spike penetrating the membrane such that the first compound interacts with the second compound generating a gas that is communicated to the balloon via a groove of the cannula tube. |
| US11751905B2 |
Transseptal crossing system
A self-contained, battery powered transseptal crossing system is disclosed. An elongate, flexible electrically conductive needle body has a proximal end and a distal end. An insulation layer surrounds the sidewall and leaves exposed a distal electrode tip. A generator is configured to deliver RF energy to the electrode tip, and includes a processor configured to take impedance measurements at the tip to confirm contact with the intra atrial septum and/or confirm entry into the left atrium. |
| US11751900B2 |
Thrombo-embolic protection and embolectomy/thrombectomy devices and methods
A device for intra-vascular embolic-thrombolic protection, as well as embolectomy/thrombectomy and atherectomy interventional procedures and methods. At least a portion of the working end of the device may be formed monolithically from a single hypodermic tube, or may be formed of monolithic inner and outer tubes with fixed or movable guide wire elements and imaging modalities. The device may comprise structures enabling coring, expansion within a vascular structure and vascular wall shaving, as well as filtration, stabilization and capturing of thrombotic or embolitic material during an intervention procedure. |
| US11751897B2 |
Method of performing a surgical procedure with a surgical tool assembly
A method of performing a surgical procedure with a surgical tool assembly includes inserting a surgical tool into a passage of a patient. The surgical tool can include a main unit and a first rigid sheath. The main unit includes an inner tube that is received within an outer tube. The first rigid sheath removably receives the main unit. The surgical tool can be removed from the passage of the patient, and the first rigid sheath can be completely removed from the main unit. A second rigid sheath having a different shape from the shape of the first rigid sheath can then be removably attached to the main unit instead of the first rigid sheath. |
| US11751890B2 |
Drilling platform tool for surgeries
A surgical guide tool and methodology includes a non patient-specific platform including one or more supports for attaching to a body part of a subject. A non patient-specific block has a top planar surface and a bottom planar surface, and includes a guide aperture extending from the top planar surface to the bottom planar surface for guiding a surgical instrument in making at least one of a cut and a drill hole. An intermediate module is removably positioned between the platform and the block. The intermediate module has patient-specific dimensions such that the guide aperture has a desired alignment relative to the body part when the surgical guide tool is attached to the body part of the patient and the intermediate module is positioned between the platform and the block. |
| US11751887B2 |
Interoperative aiming arm
In one embodiment, a targeting guide is formed by aligning an axis of a cutting instrument with a bone-anchor fixation hole of an intramedullary nail. The cutting instrument is inserted through the bone-anchor fixation hole such that the cutting instrument is in contact with a guide body of a targeting guide, where the targeting guide is supported relative to the intramedullary nail such that the guide body is spaced outwardly from at least a portion of the intramedullary nail along a radial direction. The cutting instrument is then driven through the guide body so as to form an alignment aperture in the targeting guide. The alignment aperture has a central axis that is aligned with the bone-anchor fixation hole. |
| US11751885B2 |
Pressurized gas engine and method of operating a pressurized gas engine
A compressed gas motor. The motor has a port and a hollow cylinder delimited by a wall with a ventilation opening, a rear closure, and a plunger axially movable in the cylinder. The plunger divides the cylinder into front and back chambers. The ventilation opening is periodically opened towards the back chamber during operation of the motor by movement of the plunger. A compression spring in the front chamber urges the plunger towards the rear closure and/or a tension spring in the back chamber draws the plunger towards the rear closure so that the back chamber is closed relative to the ventilation opening by the plunger and the back chamber is connected with the port when the same pressure prevails in the front and back chambers. The motor can be used in surgical drive systems, medical lavage systems and medical devices. Also disclosed is a method for operating the motor. |
| US11751883B2 |
Fixing system and aligning device
A fixing system for an aligning device of a tibial resection guide for fixating attachment to a limb and an aligning device having the fixing system. The fixing system includes a carrier device having an attachment portion for attaching to an adjustment rod, a fixing magnet arranged on a front side of the carrier device, and a magnetic band adapted to be attracted to the fixing magnet and adapted to be attached to the limb of a patient. |
| US11751878B2 |
Surgical anvil assemblies for surgical stapling instruments
A surgical anvil assembly for use with a circular stapling instrument includes an anvil center rod defining a longitudinal axis and an anvil head pivotally coupled to the anvil center rod and movable between a first operative condition and a second tilted condition. The anvil assembly further includes a locking assembly configured to selectively lock the anvil head in each of the first and second conditions. |
| US11751877B2 |
Systems, devices, and methods for forming anastomoses
The invention provides systems, devices, and methods for the delivery, deployment, and positioning of magnetic compression devices at a desired site so as to improve the accuracy of anastomoses creation between tissues, organs, or the like. |
| US11751874B2 |
Powered surgical devices including strain gauges incorporated into flex circuits
A surgical device includes an end effector and a handle assembly operably coupled to the end effector. The end effector includes an anvil assembly and a cartridge assembly pivotally coupled to one another. The cartridge assembly includes a staple cartridge, a cartridge carrier, and a strain gauge. The cartridge carrier includes an elongated support channel configured to receive the staple cartridge, the elongated support channel defined by an inner first surface and a pair of inner second surfaces. The inner first surface includes a recess defined therein, and the strain gauge is disposed within the recess. The handle assembly includes a power-pack configured to receive sensor data from the strain gauge of the end effector and to control a function of the end effector in response to the sensor data. |
| US11751866B2 |
Endoscopic stitching device having angled suture needle
A surgical stitching device includes a suture needle configured to reliably pass through a typically thick scarred tissue present along, e.g., an edge of midline hernias. The surgical stitching device includes first and second jaws. The suture needle is selectively supported on the first or second jaws at, e.g., an acute, angle with respect to a longitudinal axis defined by the corresponding first or second jaw. The suture needle may be selectively secured with the first or second jaw by first and second needle receiving blades configured for reciprocating axial displacement. A suture is connected to the suture needle to perform suturing of tissue. |
| US11751864B2 |
Suture-implant construct and method of deploying the same
This disclosure relates to suture-implant constructs, surgical devices configured to deliver suture-implant constructs, and methods of repairing damaged tissue. |
| US11751860B2 |
Methods and systems for sealing a puncture of a vessel
A system to facilitate sealing a puncture of a vessel includes an implant having first and second expandable sections, and a delivery device that includes an inner tube and a circumscribing outer tube. The outer tube defines a first lumen configured to retain the implant, and a second lumen configured to channel fluid from the vessel through a distal opening proximal to the implant. A pusher circumscribed at least partially by the outer tube is configured to compress the implant to selectively expand the first and second expandable sections. The outer tube is selectively retractable relative to the inner tube such that the first expandable section remains substantially within the first lumen and the second expandable section is positioned outside of the first lumen. The outer tube is further selectively retractable relative to the inner tube such that the first expandable section is positioned outside of the first lumen. |
| US11751858B2 |
Occlusion device and method for its manufacture
The present invention relates to an occlusion device (1) consisting of a braiding (2) of thin wires or threads (4) which is given a suitable form in a molding and heat treatment procedure. The occlusion device (1) has a proximal retention area (6) and a distal retention area (8), whereby the ends of the wires or threads (4) converge into a holder (5) in distal retention area (8). A cylindrical crosspiece (10) is furthermore disposed between the proximal and distal retention areas (6, 8). With the objective of providing an occlusion device which positions as flat as possible against the septum at the proximal side of a septal defect in the inserted state, the invention provides for the proximal retention area (6) of the braiding (2) to exhibit a completely closed proximal wall (112) disposed with a continuous surface at the proximal end of the occlusion device (1) which forms the proximal end (12) of said occlusion device (1). |
| US11751855B2 |
Collecting urine samples and data thereof
A collector for collecting urine samples is placed inside a toilet with an extension lip placed on a toilet seat disposed on top of the toilet. Upon collecting urine inside the collector, a sample of urine is extracted from inside the collector. The collector may include a socket. The sealed container may be inserted into the socket to extract the sample of urine. A hollow sleeve may be disposed inside or outside the collector. Urine disposed inside the collector and inside the sleeve may attain the same fluid level responsive to a fluid passage between the collector and the sleeve at the bottom of the collector. The volume of urine extracted from the sleeve may be proportional to the urine collected inside the collector with a known proportionality constant. |
| US11751852B2 |
Regional contrast enhancement based on complementary information to reflectivity information
Systems and methods for performing ultrasound imaging. Ultrasound information of a subject region in response to ultrasound pulses transmitted toward the subject region can be gathered. The ultrasound information can include reflectivity information and complementary information to the reflectivity information of the subject region in response to the ultrasound pulses. One or more ultrasound images of at least a portion of the subject region can be formed from the reflectivity information. Further, the one or more ultrasound images can be modified based on the complementary information to the reflectivity information to generate one or more enhanced ultrasound images from the one or more ultrasound images. |
| US11751851B2 |
Methods, systems and computer program products for tissue analysis using ultrasonic backscatter coherence
Methods, systems and computer program products for determining a property for a sample having a target region using ultrasound data from an ultrasound scanner include generating at least one spatial coherence curve based on ultrasound backscatter data in the target region, the spatial coherence curve comprising coherence values as a function of depth in the sample; and determining a property for a sample in response to the spatial coherence curve as a function of depth. |
| US11751849B2 |
High-resolution and/or high-contrast 3-D and/or 4-D ultrasound imaging with a 1-D transducer array
An ultrasound imaging system includes a probe and a console. The probe includes an elongate shaft with a long axis, a transducer array disposed the shaft along the long axis and configured to generate signals indicative of received echoes, and a motor with a position sensor configured to rotate the shaft within a predetermined arc. The console includes a beamformer configured to process the signals from the transducer array and generate at least a volume of data for each sweep of the transducer array along the arc. The console further includes a display configured to display the volume of data. |
| US11751845B2 |
Handle system for transport, dock retention and desktop positioning of a portable medical device
Apparatuses and methods are disclosed herein for securely docking portable ultrasound imaging devices and/or other medical equipment to stand heads and other support structures. In some embodiments, a portable imaging device can include a movable carrying handle that enables the user to easily secure the imaging device to a stand head by rotating the handle to engage one or more latch mechanisms on the stand head. The user can quickly remove the imaging device from the stand head for transport to another location by disengaging the one or more latches and rotating the handle in the opposite direction. If the new location lacks a stand head or other docking structure, the user can rotate the handle downwardly to act as a stand that elevates the rear portion of the device to facilitate use on a desktop or other surface. |
| US11751843B2 |
Ultrasound transducer holder for vascular assessments during hyperemic blood flow
An ultrasound transducer probe holder device comprising a support piece; a base connected to the support piece; a cylindrical orifice within the support piece; a housing extending from the orifice and defining a cavity; a sleeve for insertion within the orifice; and an adjustment screw fitted in the housing for contact with the sleeve. The device supports and maintains the position of an ultrasound transducer probe to provide for a hands-free application of the device during different modalities of exercise required to instigate hyperemic conditions while providing x, y, z, positional adjustments of the probe relative to the patient. |
| US11751839B2 |
Biological sound measurement device
Provided is a biological sound measurement device capable of suppressing an occurrence of a rubbing noise and improving a measurement accuracy. The biological sound measurement device (1) includes a sound measurement unit (3) including a contact surface (30) configured to be brought into contact with the body surface S of a subject, and a gripping portion (10) supporting the sound measurement unit (3) and configured to be gripped by a measurer. At least a first region of a front surface of the gripping portion (10), excluding a region to be covered by a hand Ha of the measurer in a state in which the gripping portion (10) is gripped by the measurer, is a region not including an angular portion. |
| US11751831B2 |
Systems and methods for characterizing high risk plaques
A method for characterization of coronary plaque tissue data and perivascular tissue data using image data gathered from a computed tomography (CT) scan along a blood vessel, the image information including radiodensity values of coronary plaque and perivascular tissue located adjacent to the coronary plaque, the method comprising quantifying radiodensity in regions of coronary plaque, quantifying, radiodensity in at least one region of corresponding perivascular tissue adjacent to the coronary plaque, determining gradients of the quantified radiodensity values within the coronary plaque and the quantified radiodensity values within the corresponding perivascular tissue, and determining a ratio of the quantified radiodensity values within the coronary plaque and the corresponding perivascular tissue; and characterizing the coronary plaque by analyzing a gradient of the quantified radiodensity values in the coronary plaque and the corresponding perivascular, and/or the ratio of the coronary plaque radiodensity values and the radiodensity values of the corresponding perivascular tissue. |
| US11751828B2 |
Diffractometer-based global in situ diagnostic system
An in vivo human-tissue analysis and communication system produces a quantitative diagnostic indicator for human-tissue analyzed by the system. The system includes a human-tissue-analyzer subsystem with at least one human-tissue analyzer constructed to analyze human tissue and to produce a quantitative-diagnostic indicator. There is also a two-way communication subsystem constructed to allow the human-tissue-analyzer subsystem to send and receive information relevant to the quantitative-diagnostic indicator. The human-tissue-analyzer subsystem includes at least one tissue diffractometer operatively coupled to a computer database over a network, and configured for acquisition of human-tissue data and transfer to the computer database over the network. A computer processor is operatively coupled to the tissue diffractometer, and the computer processor is configured to receive the human-tissue data from the tissue diffractometer, transmit the human-tissue data to the computer database; and process the human-tissue data using a data analytics algorithm that provides a quantitative-diagnostic indicator of human tissue. |
| US11751827B2 |
Method and system for determining the configuration of a medical imaging system
This document relates to determining the configuration of a medical imaging system, in particular a configuration which defines a desired viewing direction of the medical imaging system onto a patient. First, a fluoroscopic image of at least a part of a patient is captured using the medical imaging system and the target central beam is set in the fluoroscopic image. Then a target line in space is determined which, when projected into the fluoroscopic image, coincides with the set target central beam. Then the configuration of the medical imaging system is determined such that the central beam of the medical imaging system coincides with the target line in space. |
| US11751826B2 |
Systems, methods, and devices for medical image analysis, diagnosis, risk stratification, decision making and/or disease tracking
The disclosure herein relates to systems, methods, and devices for medical image analysis, diagnosis, risk stratification, decision making and/or disease tracking. In some embodiments, the systems, devices, and methods described herein are configured to analyze non-invasive medical images of a subject to automatically and/or dynamically identify one or more features, such as plaque and vessels, and/or derive one or more quantified plaque parameters, such as radiodensity, radiodensity composition, volume, radiodensity heterogeneity, geometry, location, and/or the like. In some embodiments, the systems, devices, and methods described herein are further configured to generate one or more assessments of plaque-based diseases from raw medical images using one or more of the identified features and/or quantified parameters. |
| US11751824B2 |
Breast compression paddle utilizing foam
While performing a tomosynthesis procedure, the breast of a patient is compressed between two compression elements to create an imaging condition. Foam is secured to the rigid substrate of a one of the compression elements. The patient's chest wall is aligned with the leading edge surface of the foam. The inner side of the breast is disposed proximate the lateral edge surface of the foam and the outer side of the breast is disposed proximate the outer lateral edge surface of the foam. A mid-plane is disposed between the inner and outer lateral edge surfaces of the foam. An interface connects a leading edge surface of the foam and compressive surfaces. A portion of the leading edge surface which is aligned with the mid-plane is incompletely compressed. |
| US11751820B2 |
Method and apparatus for patient monitoring
The system provides a method and apparatus for patient monitoring. In one embodiment, the system comprises beacons located in the patient environment. The beacons may be part of the Medical Internet of Things (MIOT). The patient has a medical wearable that includes fall detection and non-clinical medical monitoring within a geo-fencing perimeter to assure patient safety. The caregivers wear monitoring badges that identify the location, proximity, time management and resources spent for a patient. A central hub base station in the home coordinates and collects the information from the beacons, badges, and medical wearable to deliver information (e.g., via the cloud) for the management of the patient and the caregiver. |
| US11751813B2 |
System, method and computer program product for detecting a mobile phone user's risky medical condition
A stroke detection system operative to detect strokes suffered by mobile communication device users, the system including a hardware processor operative in conjunction with a mobile communication device having at least one built-in sensor. The hardware processor is configured to, repeatedly and without being activated by the device's user, compare data derived from the at least one sensor to at least one baseline value for at least one indicator of user well-being, stored in memory accessible to the processor and/or make a stroke risk level evaluation; and/or perform at least one action if and only if the stroke risk level is over a threshold. |
| US11751809B2 |
Bra for measuring a physiological signal
A bra for measuring a physiological signal from a body of a user wearing the bra comprises first and second front portions, or bra cups portions. The bra also comprises first and second side wings, wherein the first side wing is coupled with the first front portion and the second side wing is coupled with the second front portion. In addition the bra comprises a measuring device and/or at least two electrodes, where the measuring device or at least one electrode is arranged to a module, and the module forms at least a basis of the first side wing of the bra or even the first side wing of the bra as its entirety. |
| US11751806B2 |
Biophotonic medical imaging device for detection of abnormalities in human tissue and methods for using same
A biophotonic medical device for detection of abnormalities in human tissue. A method for noninvasive detection of a failed breast implant. A method for medical diagnosis of abnormalities in human tissue by adjusting the positioning of a light source and an adjacent light detector on a single surface of a target region. |
| US11751803B2 |
Sleep apnea detection system and method
A system for detecting sleep apnea uses a PPG sensor for generating a PPG signal. An estimate of respiratory effort is derived from the PPG signal, and from this a respiratory effort signal is derived. Characteristic features are extracted from the respiratory effort signal, and sleep disordered breathing events are detected from the extracted characteristic features. This analysis can distinguish between sleep disordered breathing events and normal breathing during sleep. |
| US11751800B2 |
Seizure detection using contextual motion
A method, a computer program product, and a computer system determine abnormal motion from a patient. The method includes receiving sensory data of the patient and a location in which the patient is present. The sensory data includes video data over a period of time the patient is being monitored. The method includes generating contextual information based on the sensory data. The contextual information is indicative of surroundings of the patient and characteristics of the location. The method includes generating motion information based on the sensory data. The motion information is indicative of movement of the patient in the location. The method includes generating contextual motion data by incorporating the contextual information with the motion information. The method includes determining the abnormal motion based on the contextual motion data. |
| US11751797B2 |
System for spatial and temporal mapping of neurons in brain tissue
A system for spatially mapping neurons in brain tissue is disclosed which includes a source of light configured to be shone on a subject at a first wavelength causing emission of light at a second wavelength from generating calcium when one or more neurons are firing, an optical filter configured to allow passage of light having the second wavelength, an image capture device configured to capture images of the brain tissue at the second wavelength, and a processor with software configured to establish a spatial model for localizing one or more neurons where captured images are used to iteratively adjust parameters of the model to thereby minimize error between generated and captured images. |
| US11751796B2 |
Systems and methods for neuro-feedback training using video games
A method and system for neuro-feedback training are disclosed. According to certain embodiments, the method may include receiving, by a processor via a communication network, a brainwave signal measured by at least one sensor attached to a user. The method may also include determining, by the processor, a frequency distribution of the brainwave signal. The method may also include determining, by the processor, a reward in a video game when at least one first value indicative of an amount of the brainwave signal within a first frequency band meets a first criterion. The method may further include providing, to the user, a first feedback signal indicative of the reward. |
| US11751795B2 |
Predicting disease by comparing vector and person vector extracted from biosignal of person
Provided are a disease prediction apparatus and a disease prediction method using the same, which may easily learn a biosignal, may easily make a diagnosis, and may perform analysis in real time, in order to determine a disease using a biosignal via deep learning. |
| US11751790B1 |
Protective circuitry for external sensing applications
Galvanic corrosion of an external electrode of a physiological signal sensor (e.g., ECG sensor) can be reduced. In some examples, protective circuitry, such as a switching circuit, can be used to reduce galvanic corrosion. In a first mode of operation (e.g., corresponding to measurement by the physiological signal sensor), the switching circuit can provide a low-impedance path (e.g., from an external electrode to ground). In a second mode of operation (e.g., corresponding to non-measurement by the physiological sensing system), the switching circuit can provide a high-impedance path to reduce leakage currents (e.g., between the external electrode and ground), and thereby reduce galvanic corrosion. |
| US11751789B2 |
Wearable device with conductive traces and insulator
The present disclosure relates to a wearable device that includes a housing, battery terminal connector, conductive traces, and an insulator for recording signals. The device may include a housing enclosing a circuit board and a battery. The device may include two conductive traces electrically connected to terminals of the battery and an insulator separating the conductive traces. The battery terminal connector can present both the conductive traces to the outer surface for coupling to a circuit board. The device can assess the physiological signals to infer a likelihood of arrhythmia of a user. |
| US11751788B2 |
Electrode use indication
An electrode patch for use with an external medical device, the electrode patch comprising: a first surface configured to be attached to a skin of a patient monitored by the external medical device, and an indicating mechanism disposed on the electrode patch and configured to indicate an end of a predetermined lifespan of the electrode patch. |
| US11751784B2 |
Systems and methods for detecting drowsiness in a driver of a vehicle
Example embodiments described in this disclosure are generally directed to detecting drowsiness in a driver of a vehicle. In an example method, a driver drowsiness detection system receives a motor cortex signal from a brain activity monitoring element attached to the driver. The brain activity monitoring element can be a cortical implant, for example. The driver drowsiness detection system evaluates the motor cortex signal to identify an anatomical part of the driver (eyes, for example) that is associated with a brain activity. The driver drowsiness detection system then uses a drowsiness detection device placed in the vehicle for evaluating a physical activity of the anatomical part. The evaluation may be carried out by using a camera directed upon the driver's eyes, for example. The driver drowsiness detection system determines a drowsiness state of the driver based on the evaluation and assigns a sleep risk score. |
| US11751783B2 |
System and method for mental state determination
The invention relates to mental health and using technology that can analyze and interpret hormones from drops of sweat and also a peer to peer feedback system to predict mental health issues (such as depression) in an individual. The invention further relates to the monitoring of sweat and feedback and interpreting the two in tandem to identify symptoms of mental health illnesses in an individual over a period of time (to predict and prevent that certain mental health disease). Furthermore, the records of the sweat analysis and peer to peer feedback will be utilized to provide smart suggestions and track the mental health of an individual. |
| US11751781B2 |
Glucose-sensing electrode and device with nanoporous layer
This disclosure relates to a glucose-sensing electrode including a nanoporous layer on an electrically conductive surface. The nanoporous layer includes a three-dimensional interconnected network of irregularly shaped bodies that are formed of numerous nanoparticles having a generally oval or spherical shape with a length ranging between about 2 nm and about 5 nm. Inside the three-dimensional interconnected network of irregularly shaped bodies, at least part of the nanoparticles are adjacent to each other without an intervening nanoparticle therebetween and apart from each other to define interparticular nanopores therebetween, wherein at least part of the interparticular nanopores inside the three-dimensional interconnected network of irregularly shaped bodies are in a size ranging between about 0.5 nm and about 3 nm. The nanoporous layer further comprises a three-dimensional interconnected network of irregularly shaped spaces that is geometrically complementary to the three-dimensional interconnected network of irregularly shaped bodies. The glucose-sensing electrode does not comprise a glucose-specific enzyme. |
| US11751773B2 |
Emitter arrangement for physiological measurements
A noninvasive physiological sensor for measuring one or more physiological parameters of a medical patient can include a bump interposed between a light source and a photodetector. The bump can be placed in contact with body tissue of a patient and thereby reduce a thickness of the body tissue. As a result, an optical pathlength between the light source and the photodetector can be reduced. In addition, the sensor can include a heat sink that can direct heat away from the light source. Moreover, the sensor can include shielding in the optical path between the light source and the photodetector. The shielding can reduce noise received by the photodetector. |
| US11751771B2 |
Extravascular cuff
An implantable extravascular pressure sensing system including a cuff having a first brace portion, a second brace portion, and a plurality of biasing members movably coupling the first brace portion and the second brace portion to each other, the first brace portion defining a fluid chamber, the fluid chamber defining a recessed aperture, a flexible diaphragm coupled to the fluid chamber and sealing the recessed aperture, a fluid disposed within the fluid chamber for exhibiting a hydraulic pressure in communication with the flexible diaphragm, and a pressure sensor coupled to the first brace portion, the pressure sensor being configured to measure a change in the hydraulic pressure when a force is imparted on the flexible diaphragm. |
| US11751769B2 |
Systems and methods for assessing diabetic circulatory complications
Systems and methods directed to the assessment of circulatory complications due to advancement of diabetes. Embodiments include an optical measurement device having a light source with one or more wavelengths and configured to illuminate an area of tissue, a detector configured to capture the light reflecting from one or more layers of the tissue at the one or more illumination wavelengths, a processor configured to compute, based on the detected signal of layer extracted circulatory data, one or more estimates of tissue vascular health, and a display or communication device (e.g., electronic data transfer) configured to store or report the tissue vascular health. In exemplary embodiments, the distribution of chromophores such as hemoglobin in different layers of skin is extracted using a combination of structured light in the visible and near-infrared regime. |
| US11751753B2 |
Medical systems and devices for physically and electronically coupling medical devices
A medical system includes an insertion device including a handle, an insertion portion with at least one lumen, a port fluidly coupled to the lumen, and a connection portion. The medical system also includes a medical device including a handle, an insertion portion, and a connection portion configured to be coupled to the connection portion of the insertion device. The connection portion of the medical device is configured to be coupled to the connection portion of the insertion device to form an electronic and physical connection between the insertion device and the medical device. |
| US11751751B2 |
Device tip
In one aspect of the present disclosure, a device may include a shaft having a distal end, and a tip at the distal end of the shaft. The tip may include an opening defined by a surface of the tip. An instrument inserted through the shaft may extend distally out of the opening. The device also may include an elevator for engaging the instrument. The elevator may include a proximal end fixed relative to the surface of the tip, a proximal portion extending distally from the proximal end, and a distal portion extending distally from the proximal portion. A force exerted on the elevator bends the proximal portion to deflect the distal portion without bending of the distal portion. |
| US11751749B2 |
Dishwasher and silverware basket thereof
A dishwasher or silverware basket, as provided herein, may include a unitary first base wall, first sidewall, second base wall, second sidewall, transverse rail, and handle. The first base wall may be disposed at a bottom container end. The first sidewall may extend vertically from the first base wall and define a first container volume with the first base wall. The second base wall may be disposed at the bottom container end and transversely spaced apart from the first base wall. The second sidewall may extend vertically from the second base wall and define a second container volume with the second base wall. The transverse rail may extend from the first sidewall to the second sidewall The handle may extend between the container volumes and have a first transverse edge proximal to the first container volume and a second transverse edge proximal to the second container volume. |
| US11751746B2 |
Dishwashing machine and method
The invention relates to a method of automatic dishwashing, comprising: placing soiled wares inside a cleaning volume; providing a first cleaning composition comprising a bleach and a second cleaning composition different from the first composition; and delivering the first composition and the second composition separately to the cleaning volume to contact the soiled wares, wherein: the first composition is delivered to the cleaning volume as a mist and the second composition is delivered to the cleaning volume as a jet; and the first and second compositions are delivered to the cleaning volume at a temperature below 100° C. The invention also relates to a dishwasher and a kit for use in the inventive method. |
| US11751742B2 |
Vacuum cleaner
A vacuum cleaner includes an upright body mounted to a base that moves over a surface to be cleaned. A rotational coupling can be provided between the upright body and the base for coupling the upright body to the base for movement about at least one rotational axis. The rotational coupling can include at least a swivel joint. A cord rewinder can be provided above the swivel joint for storing and dispensing a power cord. |
| US11751739B2 |
Cleaner
A cleaner includes a suction unit guiding air and dust, a main body including a first cyclone unit separating the air and the dust, which are suctioned through the suction unit, from each other and a second cyclone unit separating the dust from the air discharged from the first cyclone unit, and a guide unit disposed in the main body to partition a first dust storage part, in which the dust separated in the first cyclone unit is stored, and a second dust storage part, in which the dust separated in the second cyclone unit is stored, from each other. The guide unit is separably coupled to the main body, and when the guide unit is separated from the main body, a dust discharge part of the second cyclone unit is exposed to the outside. |
| US11751735B2 |
Vacuum and hose retraction system
The present invention provides unique portable or stationary hose retraction systems in a single compact unit having an elongated hose, a chamber or plenum for storing the hose, a primary vacuum source for creating suction in the hose, and a secondary vacuum source for retracting the hose into the chamber. Embodiments may include one or more switches located at a distal end of the hose for controlling the primary and secondary vacuum sources. Other embodiments include a movable robotic unit with a proximity generating signal at the distal end of the hose, whereby the robotic unit may withdraw the hose as needed during use, and the secondary vacuum source may retract slack in the hose during use, or may retract the entire hose and the robotic unit after use. |
| US11751734B2 |
Floor cleaner
A floor cleaner including a recovery tank. The recovery tank includes a tank body having a lower end wall, an open upper end, and a sidewall that extend upwardly from the lower end wall. A cover that includes a suction air outlet in fluid communication with a vacuum source. An inlet duct extends upwardly from the lower end wall. The recover tank includes a shutoff float including a float body and a closure. The float body is configured to float on a surface of cleaning fluid and the closure is received in the suction air outlet to close the suction air outlet. The float body moves along the inlet duct as the float body floats on the surface of the cleaning fluid. The float body includes an aperture extending through the float body and the inlet duct extends through the aperture of the float body. |
| US11751731B2 |
Stabilized toilet seat and toilet bowl
A stabilized toilet seat and toilet bowl that operates to prevent the toilet seat, when placed in a parallel orientation relative to the rim of a toilet bowl, from moving laterally or diagonally. The stabilized toilet seat and toilet bowl includes an interlocking system integral with both the toilet seat and the toilet bowl which automatically engages whenever the toilet seat is hinged into the parallel orientation without placing any restriction on the toilet seat's hinging movement into or out of the parallel orientation. A locking protrusion integral with the toilet seat and a locking slot integral with the toilet bowl may form the interlocking system. |
| US11751727B1 |
Religious purification apparatus
A religious purification apparatus suitable for practicing Wudhu at any suitable location is presented. The religious purification apparatus contains a reservoir housing, a cap body, a stool body, and a connection element. The reservoir housing contains a reservoir brim, a reservoir base, a reservoir cavity, a reservoir platform, and a holding platform. The cap body contains a stool receiving aperture, and a reservoir receiver. The reservoir cavity traverses from the reservoir brim to the reservoir base. The reservoir platform is positioned within the reservoir cavity. The holding platform is positioned within the reservoir cavity. The holding platform is connected along the reservoir brim. The reservoir receiver traverses along the cap body. The stool receiving aperture traverses through the cap body. The reservoir receiver is removably connected along the reservoir brim through the connection element. The stool body is positioned within the stool receiving aperture. |
| US11751721B2 |
Heat distribution member and vents for toaster oven
A heating appliance includes a housing defining a food product compartment having at least a front door and a rear wall opposite the front door. The heating appliance also includes a rack configured to support a food product within the food product compartment. The heating appliance also includes a heating assembly disposed within the food product compartment and an elongate heating device having a first length, and an angled heat distribution member having a second length disposed between the heating device and the rack. The heat distribution member includes a pattern of apertures and the heat distribution member is configured to prevent infrared radiation produced by the heating device from directly reaching the rear wall of the housing, except for infrared radiation that passes through the apertures of the heat distribution member. |
| US11751717B2 |
Apparatus and method for frothing milk
A jug for use with a frothing apparatus. The jug comprising: a vessel body for holding a liquid to be heated; a handle attached to the vessel body, the handle for holding the jug; a user interface for receiving an operation-related user input; a communication means adapted to communicate data associated with the jug to the frothing apparatus; and a controller for controlling the user interface and the communication means. In an embodiment, The frothing apparatus comprises: a steam heater, a steam nozzle, and a steam path providing fluid communication from the steam heater to the steam nozzle for delivering heating steam to the jug; communication means adapted to receive operating data from a cooperating communication means associated with the jug, the data comprising an operation-related user input; and a controller for controlling operation of the steam heater and the steam path based on the operation-related user input. |
| US11751716B2 |
Systems for controlled heating and agitation for liquid food or beverage product creation
Systems for controlled heating and/or agitation for liquid food or beverage product creation are disclosed. A dispenser for producing a food or beverage liquid product from a frozen contents in a receptacle includes a chamber configured to hold a receptacle containing the contents and a dilution liquid inlet configured to supply a dilution liquid to the interior of the receptacle. The dispenser also includes a perforator configured to perforate the receptacle and form a product outlet from the receptacle for the liquid product and an agitator configured to impart motion to the receptacle and/or the contents in the receptacle that increases a flow path from the liquid inlet to the product outlet taken by at least a portion of dilution liquid, when supplied, relative to a flow path from the liquid inlet to the product outlet taken by the portion of dilution liquid without the imparted motion. |
| US11751712B2 |
Food preparation guidance system
Systems, methods, and articles to provide customized control of a cooking appliance, such as a sous vide cooker. A user provides a selection of one or more ending characteristics for a food product. A processor-based device determines one or more output food preparation parameters based on the user's selection of the one or more ending characteristics. Measurements of temperature, power delivery, or other characteristics may be obtained during cooking process. A cooking program controlling the cooking process may be revised or updated based at least in part on the obtained measurements or analysis of the measurements. Estimations or projections about the cooking process may be presented to a user via a user interface of the cooking appliance or a user interface of a computing device (e.g., smartphone) associated with the user. |
| US11751708B2 |
Article storage and retrieval apparatus
The present disclosure relates to an article storage and retrieval apparatus, including a frame body, configured to be fixed on a vertical mounting surface; a cover body, the cover body hinged with the frame body at upper end, left end or right end to realize rotary opening and closing; and a container, an open end of the container being arranged on an inner side of the cover body and the container being located in a space formed between the frame body and the cover body, wherein the container has a variable volume and is configured to be unfolded to form a space for accommodating articles after the cover body is opened relative to the frame body and allow the cover body to be closed relative to the frame body after being folded. |
| US11751707B2 |
Insulated beverage container
Various embodiments concern a handheld beverage container. The beverage container includes a vacuum chamber located radially between an inner tubular sidewall and an outer tubular sidewall and axially between an inner bottom wall and an outer bottom wall. The combined heat capacity of both of the inner tubular sidewall and the inner bottom wall can be greater than the combined heat capacity of both of the outer tubular sidewall and the outer bottom wall such that a vacuum insulated thermal reserve is formed. Heat can be exchanged between the thermal reserve and the beverage to stabilize the temperature of the beverage to counteract ambient cooling/heating of the beverage. Various embodiments concern a cap that seals with a disposable cup that is held within a container body, allowing a beverage to be contained in the disposable cup while being insulated by the container body, with or without a thermal reserve. |
| US11751704B2 |
Inflatable pillow
A comfortable inflatable pillow, manufactured to be affordably priced, designed to withstand the weather challenges associated with beaches, and other outdoor settings, by utilizing soft fabric that wicks away water and sheds sand, that has an attached pouch that can be filled with sand, or other weighted objects, to prevent the pillow from being blown around in windy conditions, that contains an internal pocket that can accommodate a tailor-made cooling and heating gel pack for hot or cold external temperatures, and that provides an optional incline position for added comfort when reading or surveying the landscape. |
| US11751703B2 |
Modular flower bed systems
A flower bed system includes an elongated frame having a first side bar and second side bar in a longitudinal direction thereof, a first and a second riser removably attached to the first and second side bar, respectively, the first riser having a first notch away from the first side bar by a predetermined distance and the second riser having a second notch away from the second side bar by approximately the same predetermined distance, and a flowerpot holder having a first and second pin rigidly protruding from opposite sides thereof, respectively, the first and the second pin being substantially aligned in an axial line transverse a center of the flowerpot holder, wherein the first and second pin removably rest in the first and second notch, respectively, so that the flowerpot holder can rotate freely around the axial line. |
| US11751700B2 |
Cooler for beverage and food products
Coolers for dispensing products, such as beverages, having multiple doors for accessing a single product compartment. A cooler may include a housing defining a product compartment; a top door coupled to a top surface of the housing at a hinge, the top door comprising a curved transparent panel; a vertical door coupled to a vertical front surface of the housing; a collapsible shelf disposed in the product compartment that is configured to move between an extended position and a retracted position; and a lower shelf disposed below the collapsible shelf in the product compartment. A product disposed on the collapsible shelf may be accessible through the top door when the collapsible shelf is in the extended position and a product disposed on the lower shelf may be accessible through the top door when the collapsible shelf is in the retracted position. |
| US11751699B2 |
Booster seat for children
A booster seat (1) for children comprising a frame (2) composed of a front structure (3) and a rear structure (4), the front structure (3) comprising a lower base portion (5) and an upper backrest portion (6), the rear structure (4) being rotatably attached to the lower base portion (5); a seat portion (8) rotatably attached to the upper backrest portion (6); a tray (9) comprising a pair of lateral arms (11); the tray (9) being rotatably attached to the upper backrest portion (6) for the tray (9) to be commuted between a use configuration in which the tray (9) overhangs the upper backrest portion (6) and a stored configuration in which the tray (9) is substantially parallel to the upper backrest portion (6); the booster seat (1) being adapted to be commuted between an open configuration and a closed configuration whereby, in the open configuration, the lower ends of the lower base portion (5) and the lower ends of the rear structure (4) are spaced apart from each other, with the seat portion (8) substantially parallel to the tray (9) which is in the use configuration, and in the closed configuration, the lower ends of the lower base portion (5) are close to the lower ends of the rear structure (4) with the seat portion (8) and the tray (9) substantially parallel to the upper backrest portion (6). |
| US11751691B2 |
Seat connecting device with adjustable backrest
Embodiments provide a seat connecting device with an adjustable backrest, belonging to the technical field of swivel chairs. In the embodiments, the seat connecting device includes a seat back tightness control assembly including a control handle, a universal joint, a transmission rod, a first bevel gear, a second bevel gear, a lifting part, a mounting seat of the lifting part, and a tightness adjust rod. |
| US11751689B2 |
Height adjustable chair
A height adjustable chair includes a user support platform assembly, and posterior and anterior leg assemblies. The user support platform assembly includes first, second, and third platform portions, and a pair of pivot mechanisms. The posterior and anterior leg assemblies include laterally opposed upper leg portions, laterally opposed lower leg portions, and locking mechanisms for locking the lower leg portions in extended relation relative to the upper leg portions. The pivot mechanisms pivotally attach to first platform portion and the posterior leg assembly. The anterior leg assembly is pivotally attached to the posterior leg assembly, the first platform portion, and the third platform portions. The first support platform supports a user thereupon. The anterior and posterior leg assemblies enable the user to vary the height of the first support platform relative to a support surface. |
| US11751688B2 |
Stackable chair and a method of adjusting a stackable chair
Storage of chairs when not in use, for instance in halls used by various groups, is a common problem which has been addressed by providing chairs that are stackable upon one another. Usually, this requires the chair to be composed of sloping legs and a sloping backrest, such that the seat of a lower chair can fit between the legs of an upper chair, and the backrest of the upper chair can rest on the backrest of the lower chair. It is desirable to be able to stack chairs with as small a vertical displacement as possible, usually limited by the depth of the seat, which is typically substantially horizontal. For instance, the base of an upper seat may sit (when stacked) on the upper portion of a lower seat. However, these chairs are usually mass produced and so designed to fit the average shape, which is not accommodating for a lot of people. The present invention provides a chair where seat 13 height, back 3 angle, seat 13 tilt and seat 13 roll are adjustable. |
| US11751686B2 |
Concealed firearm storage system
This present invention relates to a firearm storage system comprised of a headboard cabinet for concealing firearms, ammunition and other items of value. Portions of the firearm storage system are quickly and securely repositionable between a concealed position and an open position, thereby giving the user quick access to his or her firearms in a time of need. More specifically, the secure headboard or cabinet includes an electronic lift that may be controlled by a wireless activator that raises a concealed portion of the cabinet upwards, thereby revealing the drawers or cabinets containing the firearms. |
| US11751683B1 |
Hook connection structure of shelf
A hook connection structure of a shelf is configured to connect a fixing rod between two hooks which are connected on two bottoms of two connection racks, and the fixing rod is mounted below a holding plate by using the two hooks. The hook connection structure contains: a respective one hook including a connection portion which has an extension, an engagement section, a contact rib, and a stop tab. A respective one of two connection racks includes a slot formed on an elongated portion of the respective one connection rack, a notch defined on the slot, such that the stop tab of the extension of the respective hook abuts against the elongated portion of the respective one rack, the respective one hook is connected on a bottom of the respective one connection rack, and the fixing rod is mounted below the holding plate to hang objects. |
| US11751682B1 |
Audio equipment stand optimized to minimize noise floor
An audio equipment stand, comprising at least one shelf, the shelf bounded by a perimeter, at least three mounting brackets, each of the mounting brackets having a mounting section and a compression section, each of the compression sections having a compression aperture, the compression aperture having a compression centroid, and, securement means operatively arranged to secure the at least three mounting brackets to at least three mounting locations on the shelf, which mounting locations are internal to the perimeter such that at least three mounting centroids form at least three vertices of a first polygon, wherein at least three compression members provide support in a vertical direction for the mounting brackets and the at least one shelf, wherein the compression centroids establish vertices of a second polygon having at least one internal angle that is different from any other internal angle of the first polygon. |
| US11751680B2 |
Dual surface and reversible ergonomic computer accessory with interlocking panels
The ergonomic device accessory supports computer peripherals, such as computer mice and track pads during use, and has two interlocking panel members. The first panel provides a support surface for the peripheral itself while the second panel provides a wrist support surface. The panels pivotally connect to each other and include complementary notches that engage with each other whereby gravity locks the two panels relative to each other, in either a right-handed configuration or a left-handed configuration. When locked, the panels are positioned at optimal angles for ergonomic and comfortable use by the user. |
| US11751677B2 |
Cable broom
A gutter broom is provided. The gutter broom can include one or more block segments, each block segment having openings in which bristles are positioned. The bristles can have a first stiffness or a second stiffness different than the first stiffness. Bristles having the second stiffness can be positioned radially outward of bristles having the first stiffness on a block segment. |
| US11751674B2 |
Firewood sling
A firewood sling includes a sheet of material with tensioners on opposing edges with a handle at one end. One or more roll straps are secured to the sheet and include fastening portions, at least one of which is adjustable in position. Pockets may be provided on one edge to receive cords engaging cord locks to form the tensioners. The pockets may include fasteners for holding them closed. The sling may include a wear resistant center portion and flexible side portions. |
| US11751672B1 |
Tool tethering system
A tool tethering device that includes a lockable shaft having a cylindrical shaped body with a protruding member located proximal a first end and extending perpendicular from the cylindrical shaped body, a rigid sleeve housing having a cylindrical shaped cavity located within and extending from an open end to a closed end of the rigid sleeve housing, a protruding member engaging slot extending from and running parallel the cylindrical shaped cavity, a ball bearing engaging groove located within the cavity, a protruding member locking groove located within the sleeve housing proximal the closed end of the housing and extending perpendicular the cavity, and a displaceable platform located within the cylindrical shaped cavity between the protruding member locking groove and the closed end of the rigid sleeve housing, the displaceable platform supported by a spring located between the platform and the closed end of the rigid sleeve housing. |
| US11751671B2 |
Vacuum pouch for athletics
A pouch or pocket may act as a container and may be used to securely hold objects (e.g., cell phone, keys, wallet, etc.) during athletic activity (e.g., running). The pouch may be a standalone item or integrally formed as part of other items. The pouch may hold the object to be stored in place within the pouch or pocket. The pouch may provide some cushioning or impact force attenuation to protect the object being held within the pouch or pocket. Additionally, the pouch may be attached to a garment, such as running clothes. The pouch includes an outer envelope sealable by a closure and a one-way valve with foam layers located inside the pouch. After the object is placed in the pouch, the closure is closed, and the air within the pouch is expelled via the one-way valve by compressing the foam layers from the outside. |
| US11751669B2 |
Backpack seat
A backpack seat configured for allowing a user to sit in a chair like device while wearing the backpack. The backpack seat includes a tethering system configured for attaching to a backpack. The tethering system includes a plurality of straps that are can be adjustable and configured to attach to a variety of backpacks. A seat is attached to the bottom of the tethering system. At least one receiving cup is attached to the tethering system. The receiving cups are configured for receiving a first support rod and a second support rod. The backpack seat allows a user wearing a backpack to comfortable sit in the seat with the support from the support rods inserted into the receiving cups. |
| US11751668B2 |
Baby hammock and baby crib
A baby hammock is provided including: a crib support; a first peripheral crib fence mounted to the crib support and having an opening at a bottom thereof; and a hammock portion, where a periphery of the hammock portion is detachably connected to the first peripheral crib fence by at least one first zipper, and the hammock portion covers the opening of the first peripheral crib fence. A baby crib including the above baby hammock is also provided. |
| US11751665B2 |
System and method for an eye patch used in eyelash extension procedure
An improved system and method for an eye patch can comprise a patch and a pad. The patch can be substantially flat and flexible. Furthermore, the patch can comprise a bottom surface, a top surface, and a concave edge. The bottom surface can comprise an adhesive capable of temporarily attaching to a skin. The concave edge can be on one side of the patch. Additionally, the concave edge can substantially match the anatomical curve of a human's eye socket. The pad can be a raised portion on the patch that can be capable of pushing upper natural eyelashes upward when a client closes her eyes. The pad can be attachable along the concave edge. |
| US11751662B2 |
Refillable makeup palette with sliding drawer mechanism
A palette, such as for providing choices of a makeup includes a base enclosing a drawer. The drawer includes pans within pan compartments. The base has a drawer compartment from which the drawer can slide in and out. The pan is retained in the pan compartment by application of a force that presses on the bottom of the pan, and the top of the pan presses against a frame or lid. The pan is removable from the pan compartment when the drawer is slid out from the base to expose an opening in the pan compartment through which the pan is removed. When the drawer includes a fixed frame on top, the pan can slide out from the front of the drawer, and when the drawer includes lids on top, the pan can be removed from the top as well as the front of the drawer. |
| US11751659B2 |
Sanitizing and cleaning system for fingers
Systems and methods for cleaning or sanitizing a finger. A container has an interior sized to receive a finger, the container having a bottom portion and a wall portion extending from the bottom portion to an opening along an edge of the wall portion through which the finger may be received. The wall portion and bottom portion each have an interior surface within the container. A plurality of bristles extend from an interior surface of the container for contact with a portion of the finger when liquid is in the container. |
| US11751655B2 |
Stabilizing device for a telescopic handle of a piece of luggage
A stabilizing device (1) for a telescopic handle (2) having at least an outer handle element (4) and an inner handle element (5) having a device body (6) extending along a longitudinal direction (L) of the stabilizing device (1), an opening (7), and at least an inner stabilizing element (8, 8′) and an outer stabilizing element (9, 9′). The inner stabilizing element (8, 8′) and the outer stabilizing element (9, 9′) are configured such that, in an installed position, wherein the inner handle element (5) is at least partially inserted into the stabilizing device (1) and the stabilizing device (1) is at least partially inserted into the outer handle element (4), the inner stabilizing element (8, 8′) acts on the inner handle element (5) and the outer stabilizing element (9, 9′) acts on the outer handle element (4). |
| US11751654B2 |
Contact lens packaging
A contact lens package includes a first layer, a support coupled to the first layer, a lens, and a second layer. The support includes a scaffold and a porous member attached to the scaffold where the porous member includes a curved surface. The lens includes an anterior surface and a posterior surface, and the posterior surface of the lens is disposed on the curved surface of the porous member. The second layer is coupled to the first layer to seal the support and the lens between the first layer and the second layer. |
| US11751653B2 |
Protective case with integrated hand strap
The present disclosure relates to a resilient protective case for mobile computer devices. In particular, the protective case includes a unitary body having a one piece assembly. The unitary body includes an outer frame having retaining members for securing the mobile computer device therein and a backside support member disposed between two side portions of the outer frame. The backside support member includes an upper slot and a lower slot. An integrated strap is disposed in the backside support member, separating the upper slot from the lower slot. |
| US11751649B2 |
Tote bag
A tote bag including an outer shell comprising a sidewall defining a top, an opening, a front, and a back, wherein the outer shell is flexible, and wherein the outer shell comprises a seam. A plurality of straps, wherein the plurality of straps is attached to the outer shell. A base defining a bottom of the bag, wherein the outer shell and the base form a storage compartment, and wherein the opening is configured to allow access to the storage compartment, the storage compartment further comprising, an inner pocket attached to an interior of the bag comprising a zipper, wherein the zipper is configured to open and close the inner pocket. |
| US11751648B2 |
Collapsible travel case
A collapsible travel case includes a plurality of panels that are each non-removably secured to at least one other panel of the plurality of panels. Each panel of a subset of the panels may be removably secured to another panel of the subset of panels such that the plurality of panels define a substantially cuboid shape. A top panel may define a top opening with a closure mechanism. A bottom panel may be foldable and insertable within the top opening with other panels of the plurality of panels folded between the top panel and the bottom panel. The bottom panel may include a retractable stiffening element. Panels may define openings through which flaps secured to other panels may insert and be secured within using fastening material. |
| US11751641B2 |
Adjustable closure devices with handle and locking mechanisms
Embodiments of the invention are directed to adjustable closure devices. One embodiment has a strap, a connector attached to a strap end, a chafe mounted on the strap behind the connector, and a hinged handle on the chafe. The chafe has a two outer bars and a central bar, these bars defining strap through-paths. The strap end-region has path segments arranged, directionally from the strap's central region toward the strap end at the chafe, or, in embodiments that configure the strap as a pulley, at the connector. An adjustable length region of the strap spans between the chafe and the connector. An elevatable handle configuration allows a user to pull the chafe to which it is connected along the strap, away from connector. As the chafe moves along the strap, the strap can transition between a large circumference configuration and small circumference. Some embodiments have a strap friction-locking mechanism associated with the handle and the chafe. |
| US11751634B2 |
Fastening device and lace assembling method
A fastening device is provided. The fastening device includes a case, a spool, a knob and a locking unit. When the knob is rotated relative to the case in a fastening direction, the spool is not affected by the locking unit and is allowed to rotate in the fastening direction for fastening the lace. When the knob is rotated relative to the case in a loosening direction, the spool is allowed to freely rotate in the loosening direction to release the lace. As the knob is engaged with the housing via an engagement between the mounted portion and the engaged portion, the housing, the locking unit, the knob and the spool are combined and restricted. |
| US11751633B2 |
Devices and methods for enhancing the fit of boots and other footwear
A closure system for a boot or other footwear includes a tension member that is disposed within the boot and routed or guided about a path within the boot via one or more guides. The closure system also includes an adjustment member that is disposed within the boot and operably coupled with the tension member. The closure system further includes a reel based closure device having a knob that is operable to tension the tension member and to release tension from the tension member. Tensioning of the tension member adjusts a fit of the adjustment member about a foot within the boot to secure the foot within the boot and loosening of the tension member adjusts the fit of the adjustment member about the foot to allow the foot to be more easily removed from the boot. |
| US11751630B1 |
Shoe
A shoe comprises a sole having an upper surface and a lower surface, and a top member having an outer surface and an inner surface and mounted on the sole. The top member and sole to together define a space for receiving a foot, and the top member further comprises an opening. A fastener is provided in the top member and extends from the opening and continues over the top member such that a portion of the top member is movable between a first position in which the space is substantially closed and a second position in which a portion of the top member is folded back from the sole to provide access to the space. |
| US11751621B2 |
Glasses/cap system
A glasses/cap system for separably coupling glasses to a cap and for securing the glasses to the hat in either a usage orientation or a storage orientation. The coupling components mainly consisting of complementary magnets and ferromagnetic materials located in reciprocal parts of the glasses and cap alone or in combination with a bungee type connector. |
| US11751618B2 |
Medical face mask with clear portion
A facemask includes an air-filtering portion comprising an air-permeable filtering media; a see-through portion in the filtering media; and a layered portion on each opposing side of the see-through portion. The see-through portion is configured so that, in use, a mouth of a wearer is visible therethrough, and is formed from a transparent film covering a void in, and fixed along its periphery to, the filtering media. The film extends across the length of the facemask, including over the void, forming layered portions of film on filtering media on opposing sides of the clear-portion. A method of manufacture includes removing, e.g., kiss-cutting, the air-permeable filtering media away to form the see-through portion, after layering the film onto the filtering media. |
| US11751616B2 |
Face shield and method of use
An apparatus and method for use of an improved face shield assembly which prevents foreign materials or contaminants from vertically migrating from the above a wearer's head to the area around a wearer's face, eyes, nose and mouth. |
| US11751615B1 |
Second-skin respirator cover
A respirator cover or second-skin includes a support structure to cover a gas mask or respirator and is provided with cut-outs in the support structure to receive components of the respirator, the second-skin including an interior flexible gasket concentric and spaced from the outer perimeter of the second-skin which seals the cover to the outer surface of the respirator. The second skin serves to provide increased chemical protection to the user of a respirator, as an aid for garment interface, or to anchor a protective hood to the respirator. |
| US11751614B2 |
Magnetic mask
A head garment having a base section and a face section is provided where the face section is both affixed to the base section and releasably extends over the face of the user to create a magnetic seal against the elements. The head garment may also include a magnetic fastener to position the face covering section when it is not extended over the face of the user. |
| US11751611B2 |
Knitted electrochemical capacitors and heated fabrics
A garment includes a supercapacitor and/or heated fabrics including a first conductive yarn knitted to as to form a current collector and a second conductive yarn knitted to as to form an electrode that is in electrical contact with the current collector. The conductive yarns are knitted into a predetermined supercapacitor design having respective electrodes that are not in electrical contact with each other. An electrolyte saturates at least the electrode material either before or after knitting, and an ionically permeable electronic separator allows the electrodes to be in close proximity to each other without being in electrical contact with each other. A heating element may also be formed by knitting at least one of the first and second conductive yarns into a linear resistor or by knitting an insulated conductive yarn into a sheet of fabric. Such a heating element is connected to the supercapacitor via a switch. |
| US11751610B2 |
Swimsuit with seamless back and tension bands
A swimsuit for competition swimming is contemplated as being formed with a seamless, continuous external surface across the rear of the lower torso and thigh portions of the swimsuit, and with a network of tension bands disposed interior to the external surface of the swimsuit for storing energy and resisting motion. The swimsuit may optimize the swimmer's swimming motion and posture, and improve the flow of water over and off of the swimsuit during competition. |
| US11751609B2 |
E-cigarette personal vaporizer
A user-replaceable e-liquid reservoir for dispensing e-liquid, the reservoir being inserted into, or otherwise attached to, a portable, personal e-cigarette device and engaging with an electrical or electronic pump fluid transfer system in the device, the device including: an electrical or electronic pump, being configured to transfer e-liquid from the e-liquid reservoir to an atomizing unit in the device, the pump delivering a pre-defined or variable quantity of e-liquid from the reservoir; and in which the reservoir is not user-refillable. |
| US11751605B2 |
Securely attaching cartridges for vaporizer devices
Systems and methods to generate an inhalable vapor in an electronic vaporization device. Described herein are cartridges including a vaporizable material that may be securely connected to a rechargeable base unit. |
| US11751603B2 |
Organic smoking material dispenser
A container for an organic smoking material includes a housing having a first end and a second end, the housing defining a first chamber and a second chamber, the first chamber adjacent to and separated from the second chamber, the housing defining a first opening providing access to the first chamber at the first end of the housing, and the housing defining a second opening providing access to the second chamber at the first end of the housing, the housing defining a recessed portion that includes a protuberance extending into the recessed portion. |
| US11751602B2 |
Shisha device for heating a substrate without combustion
A shisha device (100) comprises multiple receptacles for receiving a plurality of consumables (20) comprising aerosol-generating substrate. In addition or alternatively, a shisha device comprises an electrical heating element configured to penetrate into an aerosol-generating substrate. Preferably, the shisha devices heat the aerosol-generating substrate in the consumables to an extent sufficient to generate an aerosol without combusting the substrate. The device may include control electronics operably coupled to the heating elements and configured to cause a first heating element to heat an aerosol-generating substrate of a first consumable received by a first receptacle until the aerosol-generating substrate is depleted or nearly depleted prior to causing a second heating element to heat an aerosol-generating substrate of a second consumable received by a second receptacle. |
| US11751597B2 |
Compositions comprising bacterial strains for use in increasing the bioavailability of amino acids derived from proteins, and related food product methods and systems
Compositions, food products, methods and systems for use in increasing the blood bioavailability of amino acids derived from proteins, preferably proteins of plant origin, comprising a mixture M comprising or, alternatively, consisting of at least one bacterial strain, preferably Lactobacillus paracasei DG® CNCM I-1572 and/or Lactobacillus paracasei LPC-S01™ DSM 26760, and possibly. The compositions food products, methods and systems o the disclosure, can further comprise at least one protein, preferably proteins of plant origin, or a peptide or an amino acid, and in particular includes a food product comprising proteins, preferably of plant origin, and said mixture M of at least one bacterial strain. |
| US11751596B2 |
Edible compositions including fungal mycelium protein
An edible meat substitute product includes a fibrous mycelium mass in a range of 10 wt % to 100 wt %. The fibrous mycelium mass has a protein content greater than 40 wt % of a dry mass of the fibrous mycelium mass. The edible meat substitute product includes a water content in a range of 0 w % to 90 wt %. |
| US11751594B2 |
Food thickener composition and method
Liquid thickener compositions are provided. The compositions may be used to thicken foods and other products. The compositions include at least one gum or thickener and one or more hydration or swelling inhibitors. The inhibitors decrease the viscosity of the concentrated thickener composition, but then permit the composition to function as a thickener upon dilution. Such compositions may provide for thickener compositions that are readily flowable and that require decreased mixing compared to other thickener compositions. |
| US11751593B2 |
Sweetener and flavor compositions, methods of making and methods of use thereof
A Stevia extract comprises one or more Stevia-derived non-steviol glycoside substances and/or one or more non-volatile non-steviol glycoside substances. The Stevia extract may be used as a sweetener or a flavorant in an orally consumable product. |
| US11751592B2 |
Sweetness and taste improvement of steviol glycoside or mogroside sweeteners
Consumables comprising a sweetener and at least one compound of the formulae described are provided herein, wherein the sweetener comprises a sweetening amount of rebaudioside M and/or a sweetening amount of at least one mogroside. The at least one compound of the formulae described herein enhances the sweetness of the consumable and/or modulates one or more taste attributes to make the consumable taste more like a sucrose-sweetened consumable. Methods of enhancing the sweetness of a consumable, methods of making a consumable taste more like a sucrose-sweetened consumable and methods of preparing consumables are also detailed herein. |
| US11751581B2 |
Ultraviolet treatment of food products to kill microorganisms while retaining fruit bloom
Systems and methods for treating unwashed fruit with fruit bloom that provide a first ultraviolet (UV) energy with one or more flashes using a first set of one or more flash lamps to a first surface of each of a plurality of blueberries and provide a second UV energy with one or more flashes using a second set of one or more flash lamps to a second surface of each of the plurality of blueberries. The system determines a fruit bloom level associated with the plurality of blueberries after provision of the first and second UV energies and determines an adjustment to a parameter of at least one of the first and second UV energies based on the fruit bloom level. The system provides UV energy with the adjusted parameter to a subsequent set of blueberries to remove microorganisms from the blueberries while retaining fruit bloom. |
| US11751574B2 |
Adjustable thickness sheeting device for a food processing device
A food processing attachment for a food processing device includes a rotational adapter configured to be selectively coupled with a drive system of the food processing device. A food holder is coupled to the rotational adapter and having a base, wherein the food holder is selectively rotated by the rotational adapter. A central spear extends perpendicularly from a center of the base. A plurality of radial flanges extend perpendicularly from the base, wherein each radial flange of the plurality of flanges is discontinuous with the other radial flanges, wherein the central spear and the plurality of radial flanges are adapted to secure a food item in a processing space and in communication with the rotational adapter. A blade is coupled to an operable carriage and is adapted to selectively engage the food item within the processing space to remove at least a portion of the food item. |
| US11751573B2 |
Seaweed composition
A composition derived or derivable from seaweed is provided. The composition comprises one or more plant hormones; and/or one or more acidic polysaccharides. Also provided is a method for producing a composition, including the step of extracting one or more agents from seaweed. A method of stimulating plant growth by applying a composition derived or derivable from seaweed is also provided. |
| US11751568B2 |
Picolinamide compounds with fungicidal activity
This disclosure relates to picolinamides of Formula I and their use as fungicides. |
| US11751567B2 |
Steroidal piperidone derivative, synthesis method, and use thereof
A steroidal piperidone derivative, a synthesis method, and a use thereof are provided. The steroidal piperidone derivative has a chemical structure shown in general formula (1) or general formula (2), where R is any one selected from the group consisting of alkyl, phenyl, substituted phenyl, and a heterocycle. In the synthesis method of the steroidal piperidone derivative, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is used as a basic raw material to prepare the steroidal piperidone derivative of the present disclosure through a series of reactions. A product prepared by the synthesis method has a high yield and is easily separated, and thus the synthesis method is the optimal method for preparing the steroidal piperidone derivative of the present disclosure. The present steroidal piperidone derivative exhibits prominent toxic activity against sucking pests, such as aphids, spider mites, rice planthoppers, and B. tabaci, and can be used for the control of a plant pest. |
| US11751565B2 |
Stable agrochemical composition
The present invention provides a stable agrochemical composition including a dispersed phase comprising an anilide herbicide; a continuous aqueous phase; and at least one anionic surfactant. The present invention also provides a process of preparing stable agrochemical compositions and methods of application thereof. |
| US11751564B2 |
Products and methods for microbe inhibition on live plants by carboxylic acids and their salts
The present invention relates to methods for inhibiting the growth of microbes on live plants using compositions comprising a carboxylic acid of Formula (I) or salt thereof: wherein R is H, Ph, Ar, or a C1-C60 alkyl. The present invention also relates to live plant products contacted with compositions comprising a carboxylic acid of Formula (I) or salt thereof. |
| US11751552B2 |
Fish descending device
A descending device including a member providing a fish attachment point, a member providing a means of traversing the suspension point, a moveable member to attach the suspension line and traverse to the alternate suspension point, a member that applies a moment about a suspension point to reverse the orientation of the device and stops that prevent the attachment member from coming off the descending device. |
| US11751548B2 |
Resonant ultrasonic barriers and methods for generating them
Certain types of fish respond differently to certain stimuli than other types of fish. Particularly, predetermined sound or vibration can cause certain types of fish to move away or jump. These reactions by particular types of fish can be used to capture the fish or prevent them from accessing parts of water systems. An exemplary capture mechanism employs multiple receptacles adapted to catch jumping fish from the air. An exemplary barrier of directed sound can prevent fish migration. |
| US11751546B2 |
Multi-directional modular aquarium LED lighting bulbs and system
The present invention discloses an enhanced design of a multi-directional Modular Aquarium LED lighting bulbs and system where the led lights are mounted on a 3 sided heatsink forming an isosceles trapezoid. Further a system is provided where each bulb, light bulb spectrum user desires to use in either specific spectrum in nanometer ranges (ie: UV, Indigo, Violet, Royal Blue, Blue, Cyan, etc) utilizing specific kelvin spectrum (ie: 2000 k, 3000 k, 6000 k, 10,000 k, etc) can be controlled by an application. The system further updates the available colors within the mobile app and website, in order to allow the user to control the intensity as well as schedule sunset/sunrise features along the day. |
| US11751544B2 |
Cavitation barrier for aquatic species
Embodiments of the present invention provide a novel deterrent barrier based on the phenomenon of fluid cavitation. A drive unit comprising a motor and a propeller are configured for inducing cavitation in water. The cavitation takes the form of a rotationally confined vertical column of cavitation bubbles extending from the propeller, and a one-dimensional series of drive units spanning the width of a waterway may provide an effective, environmentally friendly and non-lethal barrier against entry of target fish species. |
| US11751542B1 |
Method and system for animal growth regulation for improved profitability and mitigated risk
An apparatus and method for profit maximization and risk mitigation that uses nutrition modeling of animals, including poultry and marine animals, is a critical component of the respective enterprise optimization and managed environment pollution control. The optimization accuracy depends on the description of utilization efficiency of nutrients in a population of animals. Utilization efficiency of nutrients for meat production in a population is preferably based on at least three component parts of nutrient utilization, namely maintenance, linear gain, and non-linear gain, instead of one only. Efficiencies for maintenance and linear gain are fixed value(s), but nutrient efficiency is a result of intra-population variation and efficiency of linear gain, and affect profit. Similar processing is performed to obtain optimal crop growth and profit. Finally, one or both of the animal-growth optimization and the crop-growth optimization are combined with a profit-maximization and risk-mitigation processor to provide information for a decision maker. |
| US11751540B2 |
Retractable leash assembly for an animal
A retractable leash assembly for an animal includes a first housing, a second housing, a cord member, and a retraction assembly. The first housing may be configured to be connected to a first collar. The second housing may be configured to be connected to a second collar. The cord member may be connected between the first housing and the second housing. The retraction assembly may be connected to the cord member. The first housing may include an opening configured to receive at least a portion of the second housing. |
| US11751538B2 |
Animal restraint device
An animal restraint for dogs that maintains four points of contact to safely, securely, and humanely restrain the dog. The system includes a platform and four poles that can support the animal. The forward poles support a cross shoulder bar which prevents the dog's forward from rising. A belly strap or bar may be used under the belly of the animal to prevent the rear or bending of hind legs. An optional over strap may be used to loop around the animal's rear. The animal's leash may be mounted to the device, preferably at the top and center of the shoulder bar. The device may be adjustable in height and rotation of the poles. The system may be collapsible to allow for storage. |
| US11751537B2 |
Method for matching a sensor device to an identity (ID) tag for animals and system for performing such method
A system and method for automatically matching a sensor device attached to an animal with an ID tag attached to the animal, wherein a reader device, located in or alongside a passage of an animal enclosure, transmits a signal toward the animal in the passage that triggers the ID tag to transmit ID information, and a monitoring device in communication with the reader device receives the ID information from the reader device, receives sensor device information from the sensor device including a sensor device identity, and determines that the ID tag and the sensor device are attached to a same animal based on time information associated with the ID information and the sensor device information. |
| US11751533B2 |
Cardboard box for transporting quantities of small animals
An animal transfer box for containing and transporting live animals, such as quail, includes two ventilated end panels opposite each other, two ventilated side panels opposite each other and connected to the end panels, a substantially non-ventilated bottom panel connected to the side panels, and a ventilated top panel connected to the side panels. Feet are secured to the bottom panel for supporting the bottom panel above a surface upon which the animal transfer box may be resting. The animal transfer box is formed from a single blank of cardboard having tabs and slots formed therein for securing the shape of the animal transfer box upon assembly. The end panels each comprise double-wall panels and one of the end panels has a full-length door while the other end panel has a partial-length door. |
| US11751532B2 |
Pet enclosure
A pet enclosure includes a bottom section, a middle section, and a top section. The middle section is connectable to the bottom section with an opening in the middle section. The opening in the middle section has a bottom portion that connects with a top portion of an opening in the bottom section. The top section is connectable to the middle section with an opening in the top section. The opening in the top section has a bottom portion that connects with a top portion of an opening in the bottom section. The bottom section, middle section and top section when connected together form an enclosed pet enclosure with an animal opening therein. |
| US11751529B2 |
Soybean variety 01091734
The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01091734. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01091734. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01091734 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01091734 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods. |
| US11751528B2 |
Hybrid sweet corn plant named SUZA
A novel hybrid sweet corn plant, designated SUZA is disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of hybrid sweet corn designated SUZA, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid sweet corn designated SUZA, and to methods for producing a sweet corn plant by crossing the hybrid sweet corn SUZA with itself or another sweet corn plant. |
| US11751527B2 |
Hybrid squash ‘Renegade’
A seed of hybrid squash designated as ‘Renegade’ is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of hybrid squash ‘Renegade’, to the plants of hybrid squash ‘Renegade’, to methods for producing a hybrid plant, and to methods for producing other squash lines, cultivars or hybrids derived from the hybrid squash ‘Renegade’. |
| US11751524B1 |
New Guinea Impatiens variety SAKIMP068
A New Guinea Impatiens plant designated SAKIMP068 is disclosed. Embodiments include seeds of New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP068, plants of New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP068, to plant parts of New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP068, and methods for producing an impatiens plant produced by crossing New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP068 with itself or with another impatiens variety. Embodiments include methods for producing an impatiens plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and transgenic impatiens plants and plant parts produced by those methods. Embodiments also relate to impatiens varieties, breeding varieties, plant parts, and cells derived from New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP068, methods for producing other impatiens lines or plant parts derived from New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP068, and the impatiens plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. Embodiments further include hybrid impatiens seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP068 with another impatiens variety. |
| US11751523B2 |
Non R-gene mediated resistance
The invention relates to plants and plant parts, in particular spinach plants (Spinacia oleracea L.), which are resistant to Peronospora farinosa f. sp. spinaciae. The invention also relates to seeds capable of producing Peronospora farinosa f. sp. spinaciae resistant plants. The invention further relates to methods for obtaining said plants with altered genotypes and seeds thereof, which are resistant to Peronospora farinosa f sp. spinaciae. |
| US11751521B2 |
System for optimizing use of water in irrigation based on predictive calculation of soil water potential
An irrigation water optimization system based on predictive calculation of water potential of soil through web/cloud is provided. A field data collection system includes a local weather station and a soil data detection device for each area a prediction is to be obtained. Sensors of water potential in the soil detect efforts made by the crop in using available water. A neural network provides the necessary irrigation predictions based on acquired data and evapotranspiration calculated by appropriate equations. Predictions specifically refer to concerned land and allow saving water. |
| US11751517B1 |
Tree and/or agricultural sapling protector
A sapling protector having a truncated cone-shaped metal tube formed from a flexible electrolytic tinplate and/or electrolytic chromium coated steel metal sheet is provided. The sapling protector also includes at least one fastener and is perforated with a plurality of holes. The truncated cone-shaped metal tube of the sapling protector also has a coating on the outer surface of the metal sheet and the edges of the metal sheet are hemmed so as to limit the presence of sharp edges and provide a safe device. The sapling is recyclable, ecofriendly, reusable, and safe; it may be used for multiple growing seasons; and may be transferable between new saplings over the course of multiple years. The corresponding method of protecting a tree sapling and sapling protector kit are also provided. |
| US11751514B1 |
Tripod easel for wreath making
A tripod easel for manufacturing a wreath includes two front legs; a rear leg; shelves fastened to the front legs with hinges; and horizontal bars fastened to the front legs opposite the shelves. The legs are fastened together at one end. The two front legs have longitudinal adjustment slots. The shelves are fastened to the rear leg when in use and fold against the two front legs for storage. The bars have lateral adjustment slots and equidistant bores. They are adjustable with fasteners in the slots on the legs and in the slots on the bars. The bores hold pegs. The user can comfortably hang a wreath on the lowest bar; assemble the top; hang the wreath on the highest bar; assemble the bottom; and move the wreath to one of the bar ends to assemble the back. The easel can be placed on a floor or tabletop. |
| US11751513B2 |
Floral and plant bouquet arranging fixture
A reusable apparatus for arranging a floral bouquet is provided. The apparatus includes a frame, having a substantially parabolic shape or hemispherical shape with apertures arranged thereon for the insertion of plant stems. The apparatus also includes an adjustable support apparatus with a first support shaft connected to the frame, joined to a second support shaft configured such that the first support shaft and second support function as a telescoping combined shaft assembly and wherein an adaptor block configured for use with a foam-based frame positionable on an upper end of the first support shaft. The second shaft is connected to a bracket, the bracket having a lower arm with a slotted portion that adjusts the location of the second support shaft, and an upper arm slotted portion that adjusts the location of a holding device, a clamp that attaches to a base; and frame that is removable. |
| US11751510B2 |
Baling machine including an operational status detector
A baling machine including a bale-forming chamber for receiving plant matter and forming it into a bale. The bale-forming chamber includes one or more rotatable, bale-forming rollers and a feed mechanism for feeding a flexible wrapping material into the bale-forming chamber for wrapping a bale therein. The baling machine further includes an acoustic or vibration sensor that is configured for generating an output. The acoustic or vibration sensor generates an output signal that is characteristic of operation of the baling machine while wrapping material is being fed into the bale-forming chamber. The status of the output signal indicates whether the wrapping material is being wrapped onto the bale or around the one or more rotatable, bale-forming rollers. |
| US11751509B2 |
Agricultural chaff collector
A combine and combine conversion for collecting agricultural plants in a manner that separates various parts of the plants for collection or disposal. A combine is provided with an improved system for collecting and cleaning seed of an agricultural material such as cannabis while collecting lightweight chaff, such as trichomes, and returning stalks back to the agricultural field. The system provides for rapid conversion of a combine to seed and chaff collection and back again. |
| US11751507B1 |
Crop harvesting system with plant stripping apparatus
A system for removing parts from plants rooted in an agricultural field while leaving other parts of the plants rooted in the agricultural field may include a harvester apparatus with an intake throat formed by structures such as the combination of an infeed head and infeed conveyor, a pair of stripping assemblies including stripping belts, or stripping assemblies including stripping members such as chains. |
| US11751503B2 |
Job-site tool
A job-site tool in one aspect of the present disclosure includes and a display. The display is configured to display information regarding the job-site tool. The display includes a circuit board, at least one light emitter, an electric conduction member, at least one lens, and a resin member. The at least one lens is provided on the circuit board to cover the at least one light emitter. The resin member includes a lens cover area that covers surroundings of the at least one lens to thereby secure the at least one lens to the circuit board, and an electric conduction cover area that covers the electric conduction member. |
| US11751502B2 |
Seed-flow adjustment system
A distribution tower comprising an upright conduit for pneumatically conveying particulate material in a primary stream. The tower additionally includes a distribution head at the upper end of the conduit, with the distribution head comprising a plenum chamber for receiving the primary stream of particulate material from the conduit. The distribution head further comprises a plurality of discharge outlets for directing particulate material out of the plenum chamber by splitting the primary stream into a plurality of secondary streams. Each of the secondary streams is discharged from the distribution head via one of the discharge outlets. The tower additionally includes a flow adjustment system configured to adjust a distribution of particulate material between the secondary streams without completely restricting the flow of any of the secondary streams through their respective discharge outlet. The tower further includes a control system for controlling operation of said flow adjustment system. |
| US11751496B2 |
Implement tool angle control system
An agricultural implement includes a plurality of ground-engaging tools configured to modify a surface configuration of an agricultural field and a hydraulically-controlled subsystem configured to modify an operating angle of the plurality of ground-engaging tools. The agricultural implement also includes a sensor coupled to the hydraulically-controlled subsystem configured to generate sensor signals indicative of a current operating angle of the plurality of ground-engaging tools. The agricultural implement also includes an implement control system configured to receive the sensor signals from the sensor to determine the current operating angle of the plurality of ground-engaging tools, and, upon determining the current operating angle is to be changed to a new operating angle, generate control signals for the hydraulically-controlled subsystem to modify the operating angle of the plurality of ground-engaging tools from the current operating angle to the new operating angle. |
| US11751494B2 |
Method for plowing ground with a plough device comprising two cutting elements
A method for ploughing a ground (120) using a plough device (100). A rotatable first plate-like cutting element (102) having a circumferential first cutting edge (103) is arranged on a support structure (101) and is designed such that when the support structure (101) is moved on the ground (120) along a ploughing direction (110), a side region (202) of a soil ridge (201) of the ground (120) is being cut by a first cutting region (104) of the first cutting edge (103). A second preferably disc-shaped cutting element (105) having a second cutting edge (106) is arranged on the support structure (101) and is designed such that when the support structure (101) is moved on the ground (120) along a ploughing direction (110), a base region (203) of a soil ridge (201) of the ground (120) is being cut by a second cutting region (118) of the second cutting edge (106), wherein the second cutting element (105) is arranged relative to the first cutting element (102) in the ploughing direction (110) such that the second cutting region (118) is arranged before the first cutting region (104) in the ploughing direction (110). |
| US11758832B2 |
Method of manufacturing resistive random access memory
Provided is a method of manufacturing a resistive random access memory (RRAM) including: forming a lower electrode protruding from a top surface of a dielectric layer; conformally forming a data storage layer on the lower electrode and the dielectric layer; forming an oxygen reservoir material layer on the data storage layer; forming an opening in the oxygen reservoir material layer to expose the data storage layer on the lower electrode; forming an isolation structure in the opening, wherein the isolation structure divides the oxygen reservoir material layer into a first oxygen reservoir layer and a second oxygen reservoir layer; and forming an upper electrode on the first and second oxygen reservoir layers, wherein the first and second oxygen reservoir layers share the upper electrode. |
| US11758823B2 |
Magnetoresistive stacks and methods therefor
A magnetically free region of magnetoresistive device includes at least a first ferromagnetic region and a second ferromagnetic region separated by a non-magnetic insertion region. At least one of the first ferromagnetic region and the second ferromagnetic region may include at least a boron-rich ferromagnetic layer positioned proximate a boron-free ferromagnetic layer. |
| US11758821B2 |
Magnetic memory structure
A magnetic memory structure includes a heavy-metal layer, a plurality of magnetic tunneling junction (MTJ) layer, a conductive layer and an insulation layer. In an example, the pinned-layer of the MTJ layers are arranged in a string form and disposed over the barrier-layer. In an example also disclosed, the pinned-layer, the free-layer of the MTJ layers are arranged in a string form. Whereas the pinned-layers are disposed over the barrier-layer and the free-layers are disposed over the heavy-metal layer. The conductive layer is formed under the heavy-metal layer and includes a first conductive portion and a second conductive portion separated from each other and connected with two end of the heavy-metal layer respectively. The insulation layer fills up an interval between the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion. The conductive layer has an electric conductivity higher than that of the heavy-metal layer. |
| US11758813B2 |
Thermoelectric conversion material, thermoelectric conversion element, thermoelectric conversion module, optical sensor, and method for manufacturing thermoelectric conversion material
A thermoelectric conversion material is composed of a compound semiconductor including a plurality of base material elements, and includes: an amorphous phase; and crystal phases having an average grain size of more than or equal to 5 nm, each of the crystal phases being in a form of a grain. The plurality of base material elements include a specific base material element that causes an increase of a band gap by increasing a concentration of the specific base material element. An atomic concentration of the specific base material element included in the crystal phases with respect to a whole of the plurality of base material elements included in the crystal phases is higher than an atomic concentration of the specific base material element included in the compound semiconductor with respect to a whole of the plurality of base material elements included in the compound semiconductor. |
| US11758811B2 |
Thermoelectric module
A thermoelectric module according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a first metal substrate; a thermoelectric element; and a second metal substrate, wherein the thermoelectric element comprises a first resin layer, a plurality of first electrodes, a plurality of P-type thermoelectric legs and a plurality of N-type thermoelectric legs, a plurality of second electrodes and a second resin layer, wherein the width of the first metal substrate is greater than the width of the second metal substrate, and the first metal substrate comprises a first surface in direct contact with the first resin layer and a second surface opposite to the first surface, and further comprises: a first support spaced apart from the thermoelectric element and a side surface of the second metal substrate on the first surface of the first metal substrate, and arranged so as to surround the thermoelectric element and the side surface of the second metal substrate; and a sealing material spaced apart from the thermoelectric element and the side surface of the second metal substrate, on the first surface of the first metal substrate, and arranged so as to surround the thermoelectric element and the side surface of the second metal substrate. |
| US11758810B2 |
Fluorescent protein activated silk used in photoelectric conversion
A photoelectric device is disclosed. The photoelectric device includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and an electrolyte disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode. The second electrode includes a transparent layer for allowing light to penetrate into the second electrode, an electron transport layer coupled to the transparent layer, and a genetically hybridized fluorescent silk layer as a photo-sensitizer coupled to the electron transport layer. |
| US11758808B2 |
Ortho-substituted thermally activated delayed fluorescence material and organic light-emitting device comprising same
A thermally activated delayed fluorescent (TADF) material is provided. The TADF material has a form in which an electron donating group and an electron withdrawing group are connected to benzene and the electron withdrawing group is position in an ortho position to the electron donating group. |
| US11758807B2 |
Organic electroluminescent materials and devices
A compound of Formula I wherein: ring B is a 5-membered heterocyclic ring, or a 6-membered carbocyclic ring; each of X1 and X2 is independently C, CR, or N, with at least one of them being C; each of X3-X11 is independently C, CR, or N, with at least one of them being N, and two adjacent of X3-X7 are carbon-fused to the shown moiety through the linkage indicated by the two squiggly lines; Y is selected from the group consisting of O, S, Se, NR′, CR′R″, and SiR′R″; each of RA and RB independently represents zero, mono, or up to a maximum allowed substitution to its associated ring; each of R, R′, R″, RA, and RB is independently a hydrogen or a substituent selected from the group consisting of —SiR1R2R3 or —GeR1R2R3, deuterium, halogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, heteroalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, arylalkyl, alkoxy, aryloxy, amino, silyl, boryl, alkenyl, cycloalkenyl, heteroalkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, heteroaryl, acyl, carboxylic acid, ether, ester, nitrile, isonitrile, sulfanyl, sulfinyl, sulfonyl, phosphino, and combinations thereof, with at least one of RA or RB comprising —SiR1R2R3 or —GeR1R2R3; each of R1, R2, and R3 is independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, aryl group, heteroaryl group, and combinations thereof; and any two substituents are optionally joined or fused to form a ring where chemically feasible. |
| US11758805B2 |
Organic electroluminescence device and organometallic compound for organic electroluminescence device
An organic electroluminescence device of an embodiment includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and an emission layer between the first electrode and the second electrode, wherein the emission layer includes an organometallic compound represented by Formula 1, and the emission layer may show high emission efficiency properties. |
| US11758803B2 |
Organometallic compound, organic light-emitting device including the same, and electronic apparatus including the organic light-emitting device
Provided are an organometallic compound represented by Formula 1, an organic light-emitting device including the same, and an electronic apparatus comprising the organic light-emitting device: M(L1)n1(L2)n2 Formula 1 wherein, in Formula 1, M, L1, L2, n1, and n2 are the same as described in the detailed description of the specification. |
| US11758799B2 |
Display device and method of manufacturing the same
A display device may include a substrate, pixels, and a crack mitigation structure. The substrate may include a main region, a sub-region, and a bending region. The bending region may be connected between the main region and the sub-region and may include a curved outline section. The pixels may be disposed on the main region. The crack mitigation structure may be disposed on the bending region. A section of the crack mitigation structure may be substantially parallel to the curved outline section. |
| US11758797B2 |
Method of n-type doping carbon nanotube
A method of n-type doping a carbon nanotube includes the following steps: providing a single carbon nanotube; providing a film-like structure, wherein the film-like structure is a molybdenum disulfide film or a tungsten disulfide film; and converting at least one portion of the carbon nanotube from a p-type to an n-type by covering the carbon nanotube with the film-like structure. |
| US11758796B2 |
Organic light-emitting display device and manufacturing method thereof
A light-emitting display device includes unit pixels each of which includes a first sub-pixel, a second sub-pixel, and a third sub-pixel. The first sub-pixel includes a red organic light-emitting layer to emit red light. The second sub-pixel includes a green organic light-emitting layer to emit green light. The third sub-pixel includes a blue organic light-emitting layer to emit blue light. A surface level difference of the second sub-pixel is greater than a surface level difference of the first sub-pixel and smaller than a surface level difference of the third sub-pixel. |
| US11758795B2 |
Display device and manufacturing method thereof
A display device includes a fingerprint sensor layer that receives light reflected by an external object; a substrate disposed on the fingerprint sensor layer; an optical pattern layer disposed on the substrate and that includes a light blocking portion and a light transmitting portion that passes through the light blocking portion in one direction; a first light transmitting layer with a first refractive index and that is disposed on the light blocking portion; a second light transmitting layer with a second refractive index different from the first refractive index and that is disposed on the first light transmitting layer; and a light emitting element layer disposed on the second light transmitting layer. |
| US11758791B2 |
Non-light-emitting variable transmission device and a light-emitting device assembly and a method of using the same
An assembly can include a first substrate, a second substrate, a non-light-emitting, variable transmission device deposited on the first substrate, and a transparent light-emitting device deposited on the second substrate, where the non-light-emitting, variable transmission device faces the transparent light-emitting device, and where the non-light emitting device alters an intensity of a wavelength prior to reaching the transparent light-emitting device. |
| US11758790B2 |
Display device
A display device including a first sensor part that includes a first trunk portion, a first branch portion connected to the first trunk portion and extending in a direction different from a first direction and a second direction, a second branch portion spaced apart from the first branch portion, and a bridge connecting the first branch portion to the second branch portion. A second sensor part includes a second trunk portion extending in the second direction, and a third branch portion disposed between the first branch portion and the second branch portion. |
| US11758786B2 |
Array substrate, fabricating method therefor and display panel
The present disclosure provides an array substrate including a driving circuit board, and a first electrode layer, an insulating layer, and an anode structure sequentially stacked thereon. The anode structure includes a reflective layer, an intermediate dielectric layer, and a transparent conductive layer sequentially provided in a direction away from the driving circuit board. The array substrate has first, second, and third pixel regions. The anode structure includes first, second, and third anode structures. The first electrode layer includes first, second and third sub-portions. The first, second and third anode structures are coupled with the first, second and third sub-portions through first, second and third via holes in the insulating layer, respectively. A surface of the insulating layer in contact with the first, second and third anode structures is flush; and a thickness of the intermediate dielectric layer in the second, first and third anode structures increases sequentially. |
| US11758784B2 |
Display panel and fabricating method thereof, and displaying device
A display panel and a fabricating method thereof, and a displaying device. The display panel includes: a thin-film-transistor base plate; a planarization layer, wherein the planarization layer is provided on one surface of the thin-film-transistor base plate; and light emitting devices, wherein the light emitting devices are provided on one side of the planarization layer that is further away from the thin-film-transistor base plate, the light emitting devices include a blue-color light emitting device, a red-color light emitting device and a green-color light emitting device, the blue-color light emitting device includes a first anode, the red-color light emitting device includes a second anode, and the green-color light emitting device includes a third anode; and both of the surface roughness of the first anode and the surface roughness of the second anode are greater than the surface roughness of the third anode. |
| US11758780B2 |
Display substrate and display apparatus
Provided are a display substrate and display apparatus. The display substrate includes a display region and non-display region; base substrate, driving structure layer and wiring layer. The driving structure layer located in the display region includes a first power supply line, data signal line and reference signal line extending along a first direction; the wiring layer located in the non-display region includes a first power supply wiring electrically connected to first power supply line and located on first side of the display region, a data wiring located on second side, different from the first side, of the display region, and a reference wiring located on second side of the display region. For the first power supply line, data signal line and reference signal line with the same length, resistance of first power supply line is greater than that of the data signal line and that of the reference signal line. |
| US11758779B2 |
Display device having one of multiple insulation layers omitted from at least one region of an emission area
A display device includes a substrate where a pixel is placed, and including an emission area and a wire area adjacent to the emission area; at least one wire formed on the substrate in the wire area; multiple insulation layers formed on the at least one wire; an anode electrode formed on the multiple insulation layers in the emission area; an emission layer formed on the anode electrode, and covering the anode electrode; and a cathode electrode formed on the emission layer, wherein the at least one wire formed on the substrate applies a signal to the pixel, the multiple insulation layers cover the at least one wire, and at least one of the multiple insulation layers is formed in a region of the substrate except at least one region or all regions of the emission area. |
| US11758777B2 |
Flexible display device including connection member disposed on buffer layer
A flexible display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may include a substrate divided into a display area and a non-display area; a first buffer layer disposed on the substrate; a second buffer layer disposed under the substrate; a support member disposed under the second buffer layer; a transistor and a light emitting element disposed above the first buffer layer in the display area; a conductive layer disposed in the second buffer layer in the non-display area; and a connection member disposed on the first buffer layer in the non-display area and electrically connected to the conductive layer through a contact hole, so that an effect of minimizing luminance unevenness of a display panel due to the use of a polyimide (PI) substrate by grounding and removing charges accumulated in the PI substrate, can be provided. |
| US11758775B2 |
Display apparatus and method of manufacturing the same
A display apparatus includes: a substrate including a component area, a display area, and a middle area provided between the component area and the display area; a thin-film transistor arranged in the display area; a display element including a pixel electrode, an intermediate layer, and an opposite electrode, wherein the pixel electrode is electrically connected to the thin-film transistor; a first organic insulating layer, a second organic insulating layer, and a passivation layer sequentially stacked on each other between the thin-film transistor and the pixel electrode; and a groove arranged in the middle area, wherein the groove divides an organic material layer included in the intermediate layer, wherein the groove is provided in multiple layers including an organic layer and an inorganic layer, wherein the organic layer is arranged on the substrate, and the inorganic layer is stacked on the organic layer. |
| US11758771B2 |
Flexible organic light-emitting display device and method of manufacturing the same
A flexible organic light-emitting display device and a method of manufacturing the same. The flexible organic light-emitting display device includes a metal oxide infiltrated layer as part of at least one of a plurality of organic layers stacked on and around an organic light-emitting device. |
| US11758767B2 |
Display substrate and display panel
An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a display substrate, including: pixels including light-emitting devices, at least some pixels each include a light-emitting device of a first color, which includes a cathode and an anode; and an anode connector for supplying power to the anode of each light-emitting device through an anode line, a total resistance of the anode line connected between any light-emitting device and the anode connector is the supply resistance of the light-emitting device, coupling capacitance values of the anodes of at least some of the light-emitting devices of the first color are different; for any two light-emitting devices of the first color having anodes with different coupling capacitance values, the supply resistance of the light-emitting device having the anode with a larger coupling capacitance value is smaller than the supply resistance of the light-emitting device having the anode with a smaller coupling capacitance value. |
| US11758762B2 |
Electroluminescent display including photo tunable adhesive
An electroluminescent display includes a display panel including a plurality of pixels, each pixel having an emission area and non-emission area; and a protective film attached on one surface of the display panel using a photo tunable adhesive, wherein the photo tunable adhesive includes: a light transmitting area corresponding to the emission area; and a light blocking area corresponding to the non-emission area. |
| US11758759B2 |
Display panel
A novel display panel that is highly convenient or reliable is provided. The display panel includes a first region and a second region. The second region is provided with a first component, and the second region can be bent with the first component facing outward. The first component includes a first elastic body and a second elastic body. The second elastic body includes an end portion part or the whole of which is covered with the first elastic body. The second elastic body has a higher elastic modulus than the first elastic body. |
| US11758755B2 |
Display device including substrate with polymeric films
A display device includes: a base substrate including a first polymeric film; an active pattern on the base substrate and including a first channel region; and a first gate electrode overlapping the first channel region, wherein the first polymeric film has a first thickness in a first area overlapping the first channel region and a second thickness, which is smaller than the first thickness, in a second area different from the first area. |
| US11758751B2 |
Display comprising OLEDs having transparent top electrodes and method of forming same
Aspects of the present disclosure describe systems, methods, and structures that provide organic light-emitting diodes having high luminous efficiency and low electrical dissipation. Embodiments in accordance with the present disclosure include a top electrode normally comprising a single film that includes a pair of metals and one metal compound, where the metals include a precious metal in combination with an alkaline earth metal or rare-earth metal and the metal compound is an alkali metal compound. As a result, such a top electrode has a work function that is better matched for efficient electron injection than magnesium-silver alloy-based transparent electrodes known in the prior art. |
| US11758747B2 |
Light emitting device and manufacturing method thereof and display panel
The present disclosure provides a light emitting device including: a first electrode; a first light emitting layer on a side of the first electrode; an N-type charge generation layer on a side of the first light emitting layer distal to the first electrode; a P-type charge generation layer on a side of the N-type charge generation layer distal to the first light emitting layer; a second light emitting layer on a side of the P-type charge generation layer distal to the N-type charge generation layer; and a second electrode on a side of the second light emitting layer distal to the P-type charge generation layer. The N-type charge generation layer includes a host material which has a lowest unoccupied molecular orbital energy level less than or equal to −2.9 and a glass transition temperature greater than 130° C. |
| US11758744B2 |
Organic device having a first conductive member electrically connecting a first electrode and a second conductive member electrically connecting a second electrode, display device, photoelectric conversion device, electronic device, illumination device, mobile device lighting appliance, and mobile device having the same
An organic device comprising first and second conductive line, an insulator arranged above the first and second conductive lines, a first electrode arranged above the insulator, an organic layer arranged above the first electrode, a second electrode arranged above the organic layer, a first via including a first conductor connecting the first conductive line and the first electrode, and a second via including a second conductor connecting the second conductive line and the second electrode, is provided. An upper portion of the first via is filled with the first conductor. An upper portion of the second via includes a region which is not filled with the second conductor and covered by the second conductor. An inner wall of the second conductor along the second via includes a region without the organic layer in contact with the second electrode. |
| US11758740B2 |
Three-dimensional semiconductor device and method of fabricating the same
A three-dimensional semiconductor device includes multiple semiconductor device layers on a substrate, wherein each layer includes a first stacked structure, a first gate dielectric layer, a first semiconductor layer, a first channel layer, a first source region, a first drain region, and a first resistive random access memory cell. The first stacked structure on the substrate includes a first insulating layer and a first gate conductor layer. The first gate dielectric layer surrounds a sidewall of the first stacked structure. The first semiconductor layer surrounds a sidewall of the first gate dielectric layer. The first channel layer is in the first semiconductor layer. The first source region and the first drain region are on both sides of the first channel layer in the first semiconductor layer. The first resistive random access memory cell is on a first sidewall of the first semiconductor layer and connected to the first drain region. |
| US11758739B2 |
Magnetic memory device
A magnetic memory device including a first memory cell which includes a first stacked structure including a magnetic layer and a second memory cell which is provided on the first memory cell and includes a second stacked structure including a magnetic layer. Each of the first stacked structure and the second stacked structure includes a first magnetic layer having a variable magnetization direction, a second magnetic layer having a fixed magnetization direction, and a nonmagnetic layer provided between the first magnetic layer and the second magnetic layer. A concentration of iron (Fe) contained in the first magnetic layer included in the first stacked structure and a concentration of iron (Fe) contained in the first magnetic layer included in the second stacked structure are different from each other. |
| US11758735B2 |
Common-connection method in 3D memory
One aspect of this description relates to a semiconductor device. In some embodiments, the semiconductor device includes a first drain/source structure extending in a first direction, a second drain/source structure extending the first direction and spaced from the first drain/source structure in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, a third drain/source structure extending in the first direction and spaced from the second drain/source structure in the second direction, a first bit line disposed over the first drain/source structure in the first direction, a common select line that includes a portion disposed over the second drain/source structure in the first direction, a second bit line disposed over the third drain/source structure in the first direction, and a charge storage layer coupled to at least a first sidewall of each of the first drain/source structure, the second drain/source structure, and the third drain/source structure. |
| US11758732B2 |
Hybrid bonding contact structure of three-dimensional memory device
Embodiments of through array contact structures of a 3D memory device and fabricating method thereof are disclosed. The memory device includes an alternating layer stack disposed on a first substrate. The alternating layer stack includes a first region including an alternating dielectric stack, and a second region including an alternating conductor/dielectric stack. The memory device further comprises a barrier structure including two parallel barrier walls extending vertically through the alternating layer stack and laterally along a word line direction to laterally separate the first region from the second region. The memory device further comprises a plurality of through array contacts in the first region, each through array contact extending vertically through the alternating dielectric stack. |
| US11758730B2 |
Bonded assembly of a memory die and a logic die including laterally shifted bit-line bonding pads and methods of forming the same
A bonded assembly of a memory die and a logic die is provided. The memory die includes a memory array, a plurality of bit lines, and memory-side bit-line-connection bonding pads. The logic die includes sense amplifiers located in a sense amplifier region, and logic-side bit-line-connection bonding pads located within the sense amplifier region and bonded to a respective one of the memory-side bit-line-connection bonding pads. The sense amplifier region has an areal overlap with a respective first subset the plurality of bit lines in a plan view, while a second subset of the plurality of bit lines does not have an areal overlap with the sense amplifier region in the plan view. |
| US11758729B2 |
Three-dimensional memory device having a shielding layer and method for forming the same
Embodiments of three-dimensional (3D) memory devices having a shielding layer and methods for forming the 3D memory devices are disclosed. In an example, a method for forming a 3D memory device is disclosed. A peripheral device is formed on a first substrate. A first interconnect layer including first interconnect structures are formed above the peripheral device on the first substrate. A shielding layer including a conduction region is formed above the first interconnect layer on the first substrate. The conduction region of the shielding layer covers substantially an area of the first interconnect structures in the first interconnect layer. An alternating conductor/dielectric stack and memory strings each extending vertically through the alternating conductor/dielectric stack are formed on a second substrate. A second interconnect layer including second interconnect structures is formed above the plurality of memory strings on the second substrate. The first substrate and the second substrate are bonded in a face-to-face manner, such that the shielding layer is between the first interconnect layer and the second interconnect layer. |
| US11758723B2 |
Three-dimensional memory device with source contacts connected by an adhesion layer and methods for forming the same
A method for forming a three-dimensional (3D) memory device includes forming a cut structure in a stack structure. The stack structure includes interleaved a plurality of initial sacrificial layers and a plurality of initial insulating layers. The method also includes removing portions of the stack structure adjacent to the cut structure to form a slit structure and an initial support structure. The initial support structure divides the slit structure into a plurality of slit openings. The method further includes forming a plurality of conductor portions in the initial support structure through the plurality of slit openings. The method also includes forming a source contact in each of the plurality of slit openings. The method also includes removing portions of the initial support structure to form a support structure. The support structure includes an adhesion portion extending through the support structure. In addition, the method includes forming an adhesion layer over the source contact in each of the plurality of slit openings. At least two adhesion layers are conductively connected to the adhesion portion extending through the support structure. |
| US11758722B2 |
Three-dimensional memory device with deposited semiconductor plugs and methods for forming the same
Embodiments of 3D memory devices and the fabrication methods to form the 3D memory devices are provided. A 3D memory device includes a substrate, a memory deck, and a memory string. The memory deck includes a plurality of interleaved conductor layers and dielectric layers on the substrate. The memory string extends vertically through the memory deck. A bottom conductor layer of the plurality of interleaved conductor layers and dielectric layers can intersect with and contact the memory string. |
| US11758718B2 |
Three dimensional memory device containing truncated channels and method of operating the same with different erase voltages for different bit lines
A three-dimensional memory device includes an alternating stack of insulating layers and electrically conductive layers, first memory opening fill structures extending through the alternating stack and including a respective first vertical semiconductor channel having a tubular section and a semi-tubular section, second memory opening fill structures, first bit lines electrically connected to a respective subset of the first drain regions, second bit lines electrically connected to a respective subset of the second drain regions, and an erase voltage application circuit configured to electrically bias the first bit lines at a first bit line erase voltage and the second bit lines at a second bit line erase voltage during an erase operation. The first bit line erase voltage is greater than the second bit line erase voltage. |
| US11758717B2 |
Semiconductor memory devices with one-sided staircase profiles and methods of manufacturing thereof
A semiconductor die comprises: a first semiconductor device and a second semiconductor device. The first semiconductor device comprises a first device portion comprising a first sub-array of memory devices, and a first interface portion located adjacent to the first device portion in a first direction. The first interface portion has a staircase profile in a vertical direction. The second semiconductor device comprises a second device portion adjacent to the first device portion in the first direction opposite the first interface portion. The second device portion comprises a second sub-array of memory devices, and a second interface portion located adjacent to the first device portion in the first direction opposite the first interface portion. The second interface portion also has a staircase profile in the vertical direction. The first semiconductor device is electrically isolated from the second semiconductor device. |
| US11758716B2 |
Electronic devices including vertical memory cells and related methods
An electronic device comprises an array of memory cells comprising a channel material laterally proximate to tiers of alternating conductive materials and dielectric materials. The channel material comprises a heterogeneous semiconductive material varying in composition across a width thereof. Related electronic systems and methods are also disclosed. |
| US11758712B1 |
Manufacturing method of memory device having bit line with stepped profile
A method for preparing a semiconductor structure includes providing a semiconductor substrate having a first surface; disposing a first dielectric layer over the first surface of the semiconductor substrate, a conductive layer over the first dielectric layer, and a second dielectric layer over the conductive layer; disposing a patterned mask over the second dielectric layer; removing portions of the second dielectric layer, the conductive layer and the first dielectric layer exposed through the patterned mask to form a first trench; forming a spacer surrounding the first dielectric layer, the conductive layer and the second dielectric layer; disposing an energy-decomposable mask over the second dielectric layer and the spacer; irradiating a portion of the energy-decomposable mask by an electromagnetic radiation; removing the portion of the energy-decomposable mask irradiated by the electromagnetic radiation; and removing a portion of the second dielectric layer exposed through the energy-decomposable mask. |
| US11758710B2 |
Memory device and fabrication method thereof
A memory device includes a first electrode, a first support layer, a dielectric layer and a second electrode. The first electrode is disposed on a substrate and extending upwards. The first support layer laterally supports an upper portion of a sidewall of the first electrode, where the first support layer has a slim portion. The dielectric layer is disposed on the first electrode and the first support layer. The second electrode is disposed on the dielectric layer. In addition, a method of fabricating the memory device is provided. |
| US11758707B2 |
SRAM cell layout including arrangement of multiple active regions and multiple gate regions
A memory cell including a set of active regions that overlay a set of gate regions to form a pair of cross-coupled inverters. A first active region extends along a first axis. A first gate region extends transversely to the first active region and overlays the first active region to form a first transistor of the pair of cross-coupled inverters. A second gate region extends transversely to the first active region and overlays the first active region to form a second transistor of the pair of cross-coupled inverters. A second active region extends along a second axis and overlays the first gate region to form a third transistor of the pair of cross-coupled inverters. A fourth active region extending along a third axis and overlays a gate region to form a transistor of a read port. |
| US11758706B2 |
Method and system for determining component illumination settings
A method, a system and an archive server for determining an illumination setting for capturing an image of a component, belonging to a specific package type, in a pick-and-place machine are provided. The method comprises capturing a first image of a first component of the specific package type while the first component is illuminated by a first illumination component, and capturing a second image of the first component while the first component is illuminated by a second illumination component, the second illumination component being different from the first illumination component. An illumination setting may then be determined by creating a plurality of generated images based on the first and second image of the first component, and selecting the generated image that fulfils a predetermined quality measure. |
| US11758705B2 |
Electromagnetic wave shielding film
Provided is an electromagnetic wave shielding film capable of easily exhibiting excellent conductivity between a ground member and a shielding layer when the ground member is disposed on the electromagnetic wave shielding film. In the electromagnetic wave shielding film 1, the conductive adhesive layer 11, the shielding layer 12, and the insulating layer 13 are laminated in this order, and a ratio [conductive adhesive layer/insulating layer] of Martens hardness of the conductive adhesive layer 11 in accordance with ISO14577-1 to Martens hardness of the insulating layer 13 in accordance with ISO14577-1 is 0.3 or more. |
| US11758704B2 |
Panel for a magnetic shielding cabin, magnetic shielding cabin and method for the production of a panel and a magnetic shielding cabin
A panel for a shielding cabin having a base plate made of a non-magnetic material and at least one sheet layer made of a soft magnetic material is provided. The base plate is stuck to at least one sheet layer by a viscoelastic adhesive. The adhesive has a glass transition temperature of −80° C. to −60° C. |
| US11758700B1 |
Indirect impingement liquid cooling for static synchronous series compensator systems
A liquid cooling static synchronous series compensator (SSSC) system has inverter valve modules, inverter valve units and liquid cooling blocks. Liquid cooling blocks may be configured to provide a jetted flow, a parallel flow or an individualized flow, within an enclosed fluid chamber, for cooling inverter valve units. Liquid cooling blocks may have voltage isolation. |
| US11758699B2 |
Charging module for electric vehicle
A charging module for electric vehicle includes a power conversion unit, a heat dissipation unit, and a thermoelectric module. The power conversion unit includes a power conversion module disposed inside a cabinet, and the power conversion unit provides output power. The heat dissipation unit cools the power conversion unit through liquid cooling or air cooling. The thermoelectric module generates electrical energy based on a temperature difference between the power conversion unit and the heat dissipation unit during operation. The electrical energy is supplied to the power conversion unit and/or the heat dissipation unit. |
| US11758695B2 |
Cooling system for a data center that includes an offset cooling technology
A data center cooling system, including a support structure having a lower portion and an upper portion, one or more fans supported by the support structure at a height that is equal to or greater than a height of the electronics cabinets, and a heat exchanger having one or more cooling coils supported at the upper portion of the support structure. In some embodiments, the cooling coils can be supported by the upper portion of the support structure so as to be above the top of and/or over one or more of the electronics cabinets. The fans can be configured to draw air from the one or two rows of electronics cabinets and to cause the air to be passed through the heat exchanger to cool the warmer air from the electronics cabinets. |
| US11758692B2 |
Heat dissipation module
A heat dissipation module is provided and includes a cold plate having a housing, and a frame body disposed on the housing and having two sidewalls and at least one first rib, where the two sidewalls are positioned at two sides of the housing, respectively, and the first rib is used to provide a deformation resistance so that the heat dissipation module will not be seriously deformed when secured. |
| US11758689B2 |
Vapor chamber embedded remote heatsink
Presented herein is a cold plate assembly including a sub-plate and a vapor chamber for use as part of a remote fin cooling system for an electronic device. The sub-plate includes a first surface, a second surface, and a plurality of pipes. The vapor chamber includes a first wall and a second wall opposite the first wall. The first wall and the second wall define an interior cavity having a first depth for one or more first portions of the vapor chamber and a second depth for one or more second portions of the vapor chamber. The second surface of the sub-plate is attached to the first wall of the vapor chamber. |
| US11758686B1 |
Induction heater-integrated air mover
An information handling system may include an information handling resource and an air mover configured to drive a flow of air. The air mover may have one or more air mover components for driving the flow of air and a coil configured to heat the one or more air mover components. |
| US11758683B2 |
Modular switch rack
Disclosed are methods and apparatus for a modular field switch rack. |
| US11758679B2 |
Tool-less support frame for electronic component
Certain aspects of the present disclosure include a support frame having a rear side, a bottom section, a connector bracket, a first perimeter section, a second perimeter section, and a rotatable bracket. The bottom section defines a width of the support frame. The connector bracket extends upright from the bottom section. The first perimeter section and the second perimeter section extend upright from opposing ends of the bottom section. The first perimeter section and the second perimeter section are substantially parallel to the connector bracket. The rotatable bracket is rotatably coupled at one end to the first perimeter section. The rotatable bracket is configured, at another end, to removably couple to the connector bracket, thereby enclosing an opening when the rotatable bracket is in a closed configuration. The opening is defined by the first perimeter section, a portion of the bottom section, the connector bracket, and the rotatable bracket. |
| US11758678B2 |
Computing card support system for an information handling system
A computing card support system, including: a cage positioned on a PCB, including: a first support structure; a second support structure; a cover that is removably coupled to the support structures and positioned opposite to the PCB, the cover including a grounding material positioned along an inner surface of the cover, the inner surface of the cover facing the PCB; computing cards that are i) coupled to the PCB at a first end of each respective computing card and ii) positioned within the cage, each of the computing cards including conductive pads positioned at a second end opposite to the first end of the respective computing card, wherein the computing cards extend from the PCB toward the cover such that the grounding material of the cover is in contact with the conductive pads of each of the computing cards to provide electrical grounding of the computing cards. |
| US11758675B2 |
Panel for display device, method of manufacturing the same, and panel assembly
Provided is a panel for a display device, a method of manufacturing the same, and a panel assembly including the panel for a display device. The panel for a display device includes a first unit panel and a second unit panel that are consecutively disposed, and a junction configured to bond and connect an edge surface of the first unit panel to an edge surface of the second unit panel facing the edge surface of the first unit panel. |
| US11758667B2 |
Electronic control unit
An electronic control unit (1) includes a connector (2), the connector includes a connector main body (21) and a plurality of terminals (23), the connector main body includes an attachment surface (24) and a seal arrangement portion (210) on a surface (25), the seal arrangement portion includes a first seal arrangement portion (211) formed in an arrangement direction of the terminals, and a second seal arrangement portion (212) that is continuous with both end portions (213) of the first seal arrangement portion and is inclined toward the electronic control board side as it goes toward the other end side facing one end side of an electronic control board (6), the first seal arrangement portion includes a plurality of predetermined portions (2112) formed so as to be directed toward the electronic control board side from a center side of the first seal arrangement portion toward both end sides of the first seal arrangement portion at both end portions of the first seal arrangement portion, the cover (3) includes a plurality of bent portions (312) formed so as to be directed toward the electronic control board side from a center side of the cover toward both end sides of the cover, and each of the predetermined portions is in contact with each of the bent portions. |
| US11758662B2 |
Three dimensional foldable substrate with vertical side interface
An electronic device and associated methods are disclosed. In one example, the electronic device includes a first rigid substrate, a second rigid substrate, a flexible substrate comprising a first portion attached to the first rigid substrate, a second portion attached to the second rigid substrate, a middle portion connecting the first portion to the second portion, wherein the middle portion is bent, and metallic traces therethrough, and a component forming a direct interface with the middle portion of the flexible substrate, the component electrically coupled to the metallic traces. In selected examples, the device further includes a casing. |
| US11758661B2 |
Locking input/output module
An I/O system including an I/O base having a first connector component, an I/O module selectively attachable to the I/O base and having a second connector component adapted to mate with the first connector component, and a locking actuator assembly for securing the I/O module to the I/O base. The locking actuator assembly includes an actuator supported for axial and rotational movement by the I/O module, the actuator movable from an unlocked position having a first end of the actuator extending from a housing of the I/O module to a locked position wherein a second end of the actuator extends from the housing. The second end of the actuator includes a flange adapted to pass through a corresponding slot in a surface of the I/O base such that when the actuator is rotated the at least one flange restricts withdrawal of the actuator from the slot in the I/O base. |
| US11758659B2 |
Flexible printed circuit board, COF module, and electronic device comprising the same
A flexible printed circuit board includes: a substrate; and a circuit pattern disposed on the substrate, wherein the substrate includes a chip mounting region, and the circuit pattern includes a wiring portion and a pad portion, wherein the circuit pattern includes: a first circuit pattern including a first-first pad portion disposed inside the chip mounting region, a first-second pad portion disposed outside the chip mounting region, and a first wiring portion that connects the first-first pad portion and the first-second pad portion, and extending in a first direction based on the chip mounting region; a second circuit pattern including a second-first pad portion disposed inside the chip mounting region, a second-second pad portion disposed outside the chip mounting region, and a second wiring portion that connects the second-first pad portion and the second-second pad portion, and extending in a second direction; and a third circuit pattern including a plurality of third pad portions disposed inside the chip mounting region and including a third wiring portion connecting the third pad portion and an extension wiring portion that extends to the outside of the third pad portion, and a protective layer is disposed on the first wiring portion and the second wiring portion. |
| US11758656B2 |
Backplane footprint for high speed, high density electrical connectors
A printed circuit board includes a plurality of layers including conductive layers separated by dielectric layers; and at least one via configured for solder attachment to a connector lead of a surface mount connector, the at least one via including a conductive element that extends from an upper surface of the printed circuit board through one or more of the plurality of layers, the conductive element having a recess in a surface thereof. The recess is configured to receive a tip portion of the connector lead of the surface mount connector. The printed circuit board may have via patterns including signal vias and ground vias. |
| US11758646B2 |
Antenna module
An antenna module includes a wiring structure including a plurality of insulating layers, a plurality of wiring layers, and a plurality of via layers; an antenna disposed on an upper surface of the wiring structure; a heat dissipation structure disposed around the antenna on the upper surface of the wiring structure; and an encapsulant disposed on the upper surface of the wiring structure and covering at least a portion of each of the antenna and the heat dissipation structure. |
| US11758643B2 |
Printed circuit board and printing apparatus
A printed circuit board includes a front layer including frame ground regions on which connectors to be connected with external apparatuses or communication cables are mounted and which are connected with a ground, a signal ground region which is separated from the frame ground regions at the front layer, on which electronic devices configured to receive signals from the connectors are mounted, and which is connected with a ground, and a static electricity removal ground region separated from the frame ground regions and the signal ground region at the front layer, situated outside the frame ground regions, and connected with a ground. |
| US11758636B2 |
Celestial scheduling of a smart streetlight controller
A method to control a streetlight with a smart streetlight controller, includes isolating a terrestrial position of the smart streetlight controller, isolating a specific date, and calculating, at the smart streetlight controller, a time value associated with an event, such as sunrise or sunset, that is defined by a position of the sun on the specific date. The method further includes generating a streetlight control time by applying an offset to the time value, and executing a streetlight control command, such as a command to turn the streetlight on or off, at the streetlight control time. |
| US11758634B2 |
Vehicle interior light active focus
A plurality of light sources are mounted in a vehicular passenger cabin. Each light source illuminates a respective illumination zone with a midpoint. Each light source is configured to illuminate at a plurality of brightness levels up to a full brightness. A gaze tracker monitors an occupant cabin to detect a gaze point. A controller responds to an illumination request from the occupant to actuate at least two light sources to illuminate the passenger cabin at the gaze point. The controller uses the gaze point to select a respective brightness level for each light source based on a proximity of the gaze point to respective midpoints of the illumination zones. At least a first one of the actuated light sources with a midpoint closer to the gaze point provides a higher brightness level than a second one of the actuated light sources with a midpoint farther from the gaze point. |
| US11758633B2 |
Method and system for generating a dynamic lighting scenario
Methods and systems are provided for generating a dynamic lighting scenario over a scenario timeline using solid-state light emitters. The method can include a step of providing a plurality of lighting reference points in the dynamic lighting scenario, each lighting reference point having an associated reference illumination state to be achieved at a corresponding reference moment of the scenario timeline. The method can also include a step of determining a plurality of sets of reference control parameters for the solid-state light emitters, each set of reference control parameters for producing the reference illumination state associated to a corresponding one of the plurality of lighting reference points. The method can also include driving the solid-state light emitters based on the plurality of reference control parameters to generate the dynamic lighting scenario. |
| US11758632B2 |
System and method of two-wire control of multiple luminaries
A system and method for controlling a multiplicity of luminaries connected to a single wire pair. The luminaries contain minimum circuitry to allow dimming and color tuning by pulses on the wire pair without the need for a separate control wire or control communication bus or network. A single luminary can be color tuned to many different colors as well as dimmed and turned on and off. A driver module drives the wire pair and receives commands over a network The driver module contains a pulse generation circuit that generates and applies pulses to the two-wire output. The amplitude of some the pulses control color of the luminary by selecting different LEDs in the luminary to light, while other pulses control brightness. |
| US11758629B2 |
Load drive device
Provided is a load drive device comprising: a first input terminal for accepting an input of a first input current from a power source; a second input terminal for accepting an input of a second input current from the power source via an external resistor; an output terminal for outputting an output current to a load; a current distribution unit for summing the first input current and second input current at a prescribed distribution ratio and generating the output current and a control unit for controlling the distribution ratio. As one example, it would be appropriate for the control unit to control the distribution ratio according to the difference between a first terminal voltage present in the second input terminal and a second terminal voltage present in the output terminal. |
| US11758626B2 |
Special light effects system
A special effects system includes a retroreflective target, an object comprising one or more light sources disposed on an end of the object, where the end of the object is spatially oriented to face the retroreflective target such that light from the one or more light sources is emitted onto the retroreflective target, and a controller communicatively coupled to the one or more sensors and the one or more light sources, wherein the controller comprises a processor configured to adjust the light from the light source based in part on the on the one or more signals output by the one or more sensors, wherein the signals are indicative of a position of the object, or a condition of the one or more light sources. |
| US11758621B2 |
System and method for ohmic heating of a fluid
Disclosed is a system for ohmic heating of a fluid which includes at least one chamber for receiving the fluid and at least two units each including at least one electrode. Each of the at least one electrode is associated to at least one device for galvanic separation. The electrodes of each of the two units are disposed in the chamber at a distance apart from one another and the device for galvanic separation is disposed outside of the chamber. The system also includes at least one frequency inverter that is electrically connected to the at least two electrode-units for operating the at least two electrode-units. |
| US11758613B2 |
Supported extended emergency information type
In some examples, a wireless device receives, from a wireless access network node, an indication of a supported extended emergency information (EEI) type supported by a wireless local area network (WLAN). The supported EEI type is selected from among a plurality of different EEI types. The wireless device sends a message relating to an emergency call, the message including EEI data according to the supported EEI type. |
| US11758605B2 |
Self-interference problem by dual uplink transmission for DC and NR band combinations
A disclosure of this specification provides a device configured to operate in a wireless system, the device comprising: a transceiver configured with an Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access (E-UTRA)-New Radio (NR) Dual Connectivity (EN-DC), wherein the EN-DC is configured to use three bands, a processor operably connectable to the transceiver, wherein the processer is configured to: control the transceiver to receive a downlink signal, control the transceiver to transmit an uplink signal via at least two bands among the three bands, wherein a value of Maximum Sensitivity Degradation (MSD) is applied to a reference sensitivity for receiving the downlink signal, wherein the value of the MSD is 4.5 dB for band n5, based on the three bands being bands 13, n5 and n77. |
| US11758599B2 |
Bluetooth™ low energy data transfer communication system and method
A method for data transfer includes establishing a first wireless connection between a transceiver and a handheld device, the transceiver initially operating in an peripheral role and the handheld device operating in a central role; switching a role of both the transceiver and the handheld device in response to establishing the first wireless connection, the transceiver module switching from the peripheral role to the central role, and the handheld device from the central role to the peripheral role; and establishing a second wireless connection between the transceiver and the handheld device subsequent to the switching. |
| US11758594B2 |
Communication apparatus, method of controlling the same, and storage medium
A communication apparatus includes a communication unit that repeatedly transmits an advertising signal, and a control unit that, in a case of being not connected with a central device via the communication unit, controls the communication unit to transmit an advertising signal that includes information based on not being connected with the central device, and, in a case of being connected to the central device via the communication unit, controls the communication unit to transmit an advertising signal that includes information based on being connected with the central device, when receiving from another central device a connection request with respect to an advertising signal that includes information based on being connected with the central device, the control unit disconnects a BLE connection with the connected central device, and establishes a BLE connection with the another central device. |
| US11758593B2 |
Method and system for policy and subscription influenced always-on PDU sessions
A method may include receiving, from a user device, a request to establish a packet data unit (PDU) session; determining that the PDU session should be established as an always-on PDU session; determining whether subscription data associated with the user device indicates that the user device is allowed to establish the always-on PDU session; and establishing the PDU session as an always-on PDU session in response to determining that the subscription data indicates that the user device is allowed to establish the always-on PDU session. |
| US11758586B2 |
Random access method, terminal device, and network device
A method includes: performing, by a terminal device, data transmission based on a configuration parameter of a currently activated first bandwidth part BWP, where the configuration parameter of the first BWP includes at least one of a first resource offset, a first bandwidth, and a first subcarrier spacing; determining, by the terminal device, a first random access resource and a second configuration parameter for random access, where the second configuration parameter includes at least one of a second resource offset, a second bandwidth, and a second subcarrier spacing; sending, by the terminal device, a random access request to the network device on the first random access resource; and receiving, by the terminal device, a random access response based on the second configuration parameter, where the random access response is sent by the network device based on the random access request. |
| US11758582B2 |
Method and apparatus for selecting resources based on partial sensing in NR V2X
A method for a first device to perform wireless communication and an apparatus supporting the same are provided. The method comprises, triggering resource selection in a first slot; determining a time interval of a selection window from the first slot based on a remaining packet delay budget (PDB), wherein the selection window includes Y candidate slots; performing sensing for L slots after the first slot; selecting at least one resource for sidelink (SL) transmission within the selection window based on the sensing for the L slots; transmitting, to a second device through a physical sidelink control channel (PSCCH), a first sidelink control information (SCI) for scheduling of a physical sidelink shared channel (PSSCH) and a second SCI; and transmitting, to the second device through the PSSCH, the second SCI and data. |
| US11758581B2 |
Clear channel listening method and apparatus, and device
The present disclosure relates to the technical field of communications, and provides a clear channel listening method and apparatus and a device. The method comprises: determining a signal block set, the signal block set comprising n signal blocks; each signal block comprising at least one signal and/or at least one channel; n being an integer greater than 1; executing one clear channel assessment (CCA) on a channel of an unlicensed spectrum before transmitting the signal blocks comprised in the signal block set; and if the CCA result is that the channel of the unlicensed spectrum is available, using the channel of the unlicensed spectrum to transmit the signal blocks comprised in the signal block set. The present disclosure provides a solution for using an unlicensed spectrum to transmit signal blocks in an NR system, which may meet the CCA detection time by the intervals among the signal blocks. |
| US11758579B2 |
Systems and methods for traffic priority systems
Use of a mobile user device to identify the individual operating a vehicle, which, either alone or in conjunction with a vehicle control unit (VCU), may be used to establish vehicle priority in connection with traffic control systems. This provides for a system that provides priority for the individual based on their individual and current need for priority, as opposed to providing priority generally for a vehicle. |
| US11758577B2 |
Network resource allocation for unmanned aerial vehicles
A device receives network condition information. The network condition information is indicative of network resource availability at a plurality of locations. The device processes the network condition information to associate network resource availability identified in the network condition information with one or more airspace voxels that represent one or more three-dimensional (3D) portions of airspace corresponding to the plurality of locations. The device receives flight parameters relating to a proposed flight plan of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) through airspace represented by a set of airspace voxels, and network performance parameters associated with the proposed flight plan. The device determines that the network resource availability that is associated with the set of airspace voxels fails to satisfy the network performance parameters, and performs one or more actions to enable the UAV to access network resources that satisfy the network performance parameters. |
| US11758576B2 |
Beam design to mitigate interference at cell edges for shared spectrum systems
Methods and systems for citizens broadband radio service (CBRS) device (CBSD) interference management is described. A method for managing shared spectrum network interference includes determining, by a Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) device (CBSD) granted shared spectrum by a spectrum access system (SAS), a number of mobile devices in a defined number of regions in a cell covered by the CBSD, assigning, by the CBSD, a greater number of antennas to a cell edge region from the defined number of regions than a remaining regions in the defined number of regions, and assigning, by the CBSD, at least 8 antennas to each mobile device of a defined number of mobile devices of the number of mobile devices in the cell edge region to transmit non-overlapping and directive beams to mitigate interference at the cell edge region. |
| US11758573B2 |
Methods, network assistance node, wireless device, network node and opposite node, for handling data communication between the wireless device and the opposite node
A network assistance node (300), a wireless device (302), a network node (304), an opposite node (306) and methods therein, for handling communication of data between the wireless device and the opposite node over a radio bearer in a cell. When detecting (3:2) that a potential data class is requested which tolerates a certain delay for delivering the data, the network assistance node obtains (3:5) from the network node availability of a potential data bearer dedicated for the potential data class, which availability is dependent on whether a cost related parameter associated with the wireless device fulfils a threshold condition. The network assistance node then reports (3.6) availability of the potential data class to the wireless device and the opposite node, indicating that the potential data bearer is available for data of the potential data class. |
| US11758571B2 |
Method and device for providing different services in mobile communication system
The present disclosure relates to a method and device for providing different services in a mobile communication system. In an embodiment, a base station sets interference influence information including information about interference of a second signal of a second system using a second TTI with regard to a first signal of a first system using a first transmission time interval (TTI). Also, the base station transmits the first signal of the first system to a terminal, and transmits the interference influence information to the terminal in a predetermined time. In a situation where different services coexist, an HARQ retransmission technique is provided for effectively overcoming a transmission failure caused by influence of interference between services. |
| US11758557B2 |
Discontinuous reception inactivity timer for PDCCH repetition
A configuration to allow a UE to determine if a detected PDCCH corresponds to a linked PDCCH candidate with repetition. The apparatus monitors for a PDCCH based on a DRX configuration, the DRX configuration having an inactivity timer. The apparatus determines whether the PDCCH corresponds to a linked PDCCH candidate and a new transmission is scheduled, wherein the linked PDCCH candidate is comprised of two or more PDCCH repetitions. The apparatus starts the inactivity timer in a first symbol after an end of at least one of the two or more PDCCH repetitions. |
| US11758556B2 |
Uplink beam refinement based on sounding reference signal (SRS) with dynamic parameters
Wireless communications systems and methods related to dynamically configuring sounding reference signal (SRS) resources are provided. In some aspects, a base station may measure a SRS transmission transmitted by a user equipment (UE) and receive, using a receive beam selected based on the measuring, a transmission from the UE. In some aspects, a UE may transmit a SRS transmission; and receive, from the BS, a downlink control information (DCI) message including a SRS resource indicator (SRI) for use by the UE in selecting a beam to transmit to the BS. The SRS transmission may be transmitted using a SRS resource and may have a SRS parameter that is indicated in or related to a triggering message, or related to a transmission parameter of a communication between the BS and the UE. |
| US11758555B2 |
Techniques for shared channel backoff procedures in wireless communications systems
Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. A user equipment (UE) may receive, via a first carrier associated with a first radio access technology, at least a first uplink grant from a base station. The UE may implement one or more backoff schemes. For example, the UE may transmit, using resources indicated by at least the first uplink grant, an uplink message based on a temperature of one or more components of the UE satisfying a threshold, the uplink message including a transport block (TB) indicating data, a buffer status report (BSR) associated with the data, one or more padding bytes different from the data, or any combination thereof. The UE may monitor for at least a second uplink grant from the base station during a first time period based on transmitting the uplink message. |
| US11758554B2 |
Methods, systems, and devices for transferring data with different reliabilities
Systems, methods, and devices for transferring data with different reliabilities. A wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) is configured with a first modulation and coding set (MCS) table and a second MCS table. The WTRU monitors for a radio network temporary identifier (RNTI). If the WTRU detects a first value for the RNTI, data is transferred with a first reliability. If the WTRU detects a second value for the RNTI, data is transferred with a second reliability. |
| US11758552B2 |
User equipment monitoring capability for multiple slot physical downlink control channel monitoring
Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may transmit an indication of a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) monitoring capability that indicates an amount of time between two consecutive PDCCH monitoring windows, a number of slots to be included in a PDCCH monitoring window, and a number of consecutive symbols in a slot to be associated with PDCCH monitoring. The UE may receive a PDCCH monitoring configuration that is based at least in part on the PDCCH monitoring capability. Numerous other aspects are described. |
| US11758551B2 |
Cancellation of transmission occasions
Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. A base station may dynamically cancel and reschedule configured transmission occasions for communicating with a user equipment (UE). The transmission occasions may be configured according to a semi-persistent scheduling (SPS) configuration (e.g., for downlink transmissions) or a configured grant (CG) configuration (e.g., for uplink transmissions). The base station may transmit a dynamic grant to the UE that indicates a cancellation of a transmission occasion and schedules a dynamic transmission occasion for communicating data scheduled for transmission at the canceled transmission occasion. In some examples, the cancellation in the grant may be explicit or implicit. |
| US11758548B2 |
Communication system
A communications system is described in which user devices are allocated sub-carriers on which to transmit uplink data to a base station. ACK/NACK messages for the data transmitted on the uplink are then transmitted by the base station on sub-carriers that depend on the sub-carriers used to carry the uplink data. A direct mapping function is preferably used to determine the sub-carriers to be used for the ACK/NACK messages from the uplink sub-carriers. In another embodiment, the ACK/NACK messages are transmitted to the user devices on sub-carriers that are previously identified to the user devices, preferably by transmitting one or more index values to the user device in a control channel thereof. |
| US11758543B2 |
Sidelink feedback reporting in a wireless network
A wireless device may receive, from a base station, first configuration parameters and second configuration parameters. The first configuration parameters may indicate first physical layer uplink control channel (PUCCH) resources for reporting uplink feedback to the base station, and the second configuration parameters may indicate second PUCCH resources for reporting sidelink feedback to the base station. The wireless device may transmit, via a first PUCCH resource of the first PUCCH resources, an uplink feedback report of a downlink transport block. The wireless device may transmit, via a second PUCCH resource of the second PUCCH resources, a sidelink feedback report of a sidelink transport block. |
| US11758540B2 |
Multiplexing method of uplink control information (UCI) for ultra-reliable and low latency communications (URLLC)
A multiplexing method of uplink control information (UCI) for ultra-reliable and low latency communications (URLLC) includes acquiring a physical downlink shared channel (PDSCH) resource, processing the PDSCH resource to generate a physical uplink control channel (PUCCH) resource carrying the UCI, selecting an uplink resource from a physical uplink shared channel (PUSCH) resource, and multiplexing the PUCCH resource with the uplink resource selected from the PUSCH resource for transmitting the UCI of the PUCCH resource on the PUSCH resource. The PUCCH resource and the PUSCH resource are scheduled to be transmitted for providing at least two service types within a time period. |
| US11758539B2 |
Assistance information for fast carrier aggregation and dual connectivity configuration
Apparatuses, systems, and methods for using an assistance information framework to perform fast carrier aggregation and dual connectivity configuration. A wireless device may provide assistance information for determining a carrier aggregation or dual connectivity configuration to a cellular base station. The assistance information may be provided while establishing a radio resource control connection. The assistance information may include either or both of carrier aggregation or dual connectivity preference information for the wireless device or service data amount information for the wireless device. The cellular base station may select a carrier aggregation or dual connectivity configuration for the wireless device based on the assistance information, and may provide configuration information for the selected configuration to the wireless device. |
| US11758538B2 |
User terminal and radio communication method
According to one aspect of the present invention, a user terminal has a transmission section that performs UL grant-free transmission, in which UL data is transmitted without a UL transmission indication from a radio base station, and a control section that controls the UL grant-free transmission based on a configuration of the UL grant-free transmission, identified based on a physical layer signaling, and the transmission section transmits a delivery acknowledgment in response to receipt of the physical layer signaling. According to one aspect of the present invention, even when UL grant-free transmission is employed, the decline in communication throughput and the like can be reduced. |
| US11758535B2 |
Multi-user downlink feedback information for configured grant uplink
Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may transmit, to a base station, at least one configured grant physical uplink shared channel (CG-PUSCH) in a CG-PUSCH occasion associated with the UE. The base station may transmit, and the UE may receive, multi-user downlink feedback information (DFI) addressed to multiple UEs. In some aspects, the multi-user DFI may include hybrid automatic repeat request acknowledgement (HARQ-ACK) feedback associated with the at least one CG-PUSCH. Numerous other aspects are provided. |
| US11758533B2 |
Uplink channel multiplexing and piggybacking
Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. Generally, the described techniques provide for configuring group indices for uplink transmissions from a user equipment (UE) such that the UE may be able to determine whether to combine uplink transmissions scheduled on overlapping time resources. Specifically, the UE may combine uplink transmissions associated with a same group index for transmission in a single channel, and the UE may avoid combining uplink transmissions associated with different group indices. In some cases, the indication of a group index associated with an uplink transmission from a UE may be explicit (e.g., provided in a downlink control information (DCI) message), and, in other cases, the indication of a group index associated with an uplink transmission from a UE may be implicit (e.g., corresponding to a resource allocated for the uplink transmission). |
| US11758527B2 |
Generalized content-aware spectrum allocation system
The disclosed embodiments provide improved methods and systems for managing spectrum by intelligently allocating specific channels from a pool of available spectrum channels used to serve content. For example, one or more sources may send “content service requests” over a network to request the delivery of content, which may be any type or amount of data. In accordance with the disclosed embodiments, a spectrum management service (SMS) receives a content service request for delivery of a content over a wireless access network, and it allocates spectrum for serving the requested content in the wireless access network based on at least one radio-frequency criterion and at least one criterion relating to the content. Further to the disclosed embodiments, the SMS issues a message to a transmission center in the wireless access network indicating the allocated spectrum that may be used to serve the content in the wireless access network. |
| US11758522B2 |
Methods and apparatuses for determining a transport block size (TBS) for data transmission
According to embodiments, a method includes: receiving first indication information, where the first indication information indicates a TBS threshold; receiving second indication information from a network device, where the second indication information indicates a quantity N of candidate TBSs; obtaining a first TBS set, where a quantity of elements in the first TBS set is equal to the quantity N of the candidate TBSs, and a largest TBS in the first TBS set is less than or equal to the TBS threshold indicated by the first indication information; selecting, from the first TBS set, a target TBS to be used for transmission of first data, where the target TBS is a smallest TBS, in the first TBS set, greater than or equal to a TBS required by the first data; and sending the first data to the network device based on the target TBS. |
| US11758521B2 |
Method and apparatus of peer link setting, and method and apparatus of channel switching, in wireless mesh network
A method and apparatus for configuring mesh peer link and a method and apparatus for switching channel in wireless mesh network are provided. A method of configuring a mesh peer link in a wireless mesh network includes a first mesh station transmitting a mesh peering open frame to a second mesh station, and the first mesh station receiving a mesh peering confirm frame from the second mesh station in response to the mesh peering open frame, wherein the first mesh station and the second mesh station support a very high throughput (VHT), and wherein the mesh peering open frame and the mesh peering confirm frame comprise a VHT capability information element. |
| US11758518B2 |
Method and apparatus for supporting bandwidth part based operations in sidelink communication
Disclosed are methods and apparatuses for supporting BWP-based operations in sidelink communication. An operation method of a first terminal in a communication system includes receiving, from a base station, configuration information of a mapping relationship between an uplink (UL) bandwidth part (BWP) and a sidelink (SL) BWP; when a UL switching operation for the UL BWP is performed, performing an SL switching operation for the SL BWP mapped to the UL BWP based on the mapping relationship without separate signaling indicating execution of the SL switching operation; and performing sidelink communication with a second terminal in a switched SL BWP. |
| US11758512B2 |
System and method to improve verification of 5G status
A network indicator symbol may be presented on a display of a communication device to indicate a level of service currently supported by the communication device over a network to which the communication device is presently connected. Displaying the network indicator symbol sets the user's expectations for what types of services are currently supported. In some examples, the communication device may determine an appropriate network indicator symbol based on the device capabilities, the capabilities of the base station to which the communication device is connected, and the capabilities of neighing stations to the base station to offer E-Utran New Radio-Dual Connectivity based services. |
| US11758511B2 |
Methods and apparatus for positioning reference signal muting for user equipment positioning in full duplex systems
A muting configuration for downlink positioning reference signals (PRS) is based on the slot type in which the PRS is transmitted. A slot type muting configuration mutes PRS if the PRS are transmitted in a full duplex slot, such as an in-band full duplex slot. If the PRS are transmitted in a sub-band full duplex slot, the PRS may be muted depending on whether the base station is capable of self-interference cancellation. The slot type muting configuration does not mute the PRS transmission in a half-duplex slot. The slot type muting configuration may be dynamic and may be provided to a user equipment (UE) in lower layer signaling to improve latency. The slot type muting configuration may be combined with other types of muting configurations, such as inter-instance muting, intra-instance muting, and intra-slot muting, e.g., using a logic function to combine the configurations. |
| US11758510B2 |
Terminal device, infrastructure equipments and methods
A terminal device configured to receive a radio signal from which measurements can be used to assist in determining a position of the terminal device. The terminal device detects one or more system information blocks carrying position assistance information transmitted from the infrastructure equipment and estimates the position of the terminal device by combining the identified position assistance information with the radio signal received by the position detection receiver circuitry. Furthermore the terminal device receives from the infrastructure equipment an indication of relative risk that the position assistance information will change, and in response to the indication of the relative risk that the position assistance information will change to adapt the receiving of the one or more system information blocks to receive an updated version of the position assistance information in accordance with the relative risk. |
| US11758509B2 |
Wireless network supporting extended coverage of service
A communications access point may provide access to a wireless communications network to a user device located at a first location. The communications access point may determine that the user device is moving from the first location to a second location where access to the wireless network is limited or not available. In response to the determination, the communications access point may provide access to the wireless network at the second location by extending a coverage area of the wireless network. |
| US11758507B2 |
Positioning with relays
Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. A position of a user equipment (UE) may be determined when communications between the UE and a base station are routed through a relay node. For example, the UE 115 may determine whether communications are received from the base station or the relay node based on positioning assistance data that contains positioning-related information about different base stations and relay nodes in the system. The UE may then transmit a position metric based on this determination, where a location server uses this position metric for determining the location of the UE. Additionally or alternatively, the location server or base station may use the positioning assistance data to determine whether an uplink transmission is received directly from the UE or via the relay node and may generate a position metric that the location server uses for determining the location of the UE. |
| US11758503B2 |
Method and device for configuring and receiving positioning reference signal
A method and a device for configuring a positioning reference signal and a method and a device for receiving the positioning reference signal are provided. The method for configuring the positioning reference signal includes: transmitting configuration information based on a spatial quasi co-location QCL relationship between a positioning reference signal PRS and a specific downlink signal, where the configuration information is used to determine a resource occupied by the PRS and the specific downlink signal. |
| US11758500B2 |
Methods for controlling unauthorized aerial UEs
Exemplary embodiments include methods performed by a network node of a radio access network (RAN). Such embodiments can include establishing a connection with a user equipment (UE) in a cell served by the network node, and determining that the UE is engaged in unauthorized aerial operation. Unauthorized operation can include various UE operational conditions. Such embodiments can also include, based on determining the unauthorized aerial operation, performing at least one of the following operations: restricting the performance of the connection; and sending the UE a message comprising an indication that the connection will be released, and one or more conditions that the UE must meet before attempting to reestablish the connection. Embodiments also include complementary methods performed by one or more core network nodes and/or functions, as well as various network nodes and/or functions that are configured to perform various disclosed methods. |
| US11758495B2 |
Signal transmission method and apparatus and computer storage medium
The present disclosure discloses a signal transmission method and apparatus, and a computer storage medium. The method includes: a terminal device determines a synchronization signal transmission mode on a first carrier, where the synchronization signal transmission mode is a first transmission mode or a second transmission mode; and the terminal device receives information on the first carrier according to the synchronization signal transmission mode. A network device determines a synchronization signal transmission mode on a first carrier, where the synchronization signal transmission mode is a first transmission mode or a second transmission mode; and the network device sends information to a terminal device on the first carrier according to the synchronization signal transmission mode. |
| US11758494B2 |
Trusted dissemination of a reference time scale to user terminals
A Reference Time Scale Dissemination System (RTS-DS) is provided that includes a RTS Dissemination Data Provider (RTS-DDP) and a User Terminal. The RTS Dissemination Data Provider is equipped with a radio receiver designed to receive radio signals and to compute a RTS-DDP Computed Time Scale based on received radio signals. The User Terminal (UT) is equipped with a Radio Receiver designed to receive radio signals and to compute a UT Computed Time Scale based on received radio signals, and with a Clock Device designed to be locked to the UT Computed Time Scale and to provide a UT Local Time Scale resultingly locked to the UT Computed Time Scale. The RTS-DPP is designed to receive a Reference Time Scale, and compute, at a RTS-DDP Computed Time, Time Quantities indicative of a difference between the RTS-DDP Computed Time Scale and the received Reference Time Scale, including a Time Scatter indicative of a difference between the RTS-DDP Computed Time and a corresponding Reference Time, and a Time Offset indicative of a mean value, computed over a timespan, of a number of differences between RTS-DDP Computed Times and corresponding Reference Times. |
| US11758493B2 |
Method for transmitting, by a UE, sidelink synchronization block in wireless communication system and device for same
Disclosed is a method of performing an operation for a sidelink user equipment (UE) in a wireless communication system, including generating a sidelink synchronization signal block (S-SSB) including a sidelink primary synchronization signal (S-PSS), a sidelink secondary synchronization signal (S-SSS), and a physical sidelink broadcast channel (PSBCH); and transmitting the S-SSB, wherein the number of transmissions of the S-SSB within one period is differently set according to a subcarrier spacing. |
| US11758492B2 |
Method and apparatus of initial access in next generation cellular networks
A communication method and system for converging a fifth generation (5G) communication system for supporting higher data rates beyond a fourth generation (4G) system with a technology for internet of things (IoT) are provided. The communication method and system may be applied to intelligent services based on the 5G communication technology and the IoT-related technology, such as smart home, smart building, smart city, smart car, connected car, health care, digital education, smart retail, security and safety services. A method of a terminal for receiving data in a cellular network is provided. The method comprises receiving a synchronization signal block (SS block) including at least one synchronization signal and a broadcast channel from a base station, identifying an offset between the SS block and a resource block (RB) grid from system information in the broadcast channel, and determining the resource block grid based on the offset. |
| US11758487B2 |
Electric power balance processing method and apparatus, system, device and storage medium
The present disclosure provides an electric power balance processing method applied to a network system including a communication device and a plurality of terminal electronic devices, wherein each terminal electronic device can communicate with the communication device, and the terminal electronic devices also communicate with each other. The method includes: acquiring remaining electric power of each terminal electronic device; determining an abnormal power-consuming device in the network system based on the remaining electric power of each terminal electronic device; determining a relay device and a device to be relayed from the plurality of terminal electronic devices based on the abnormal power-consuming device; using the relay device to construct a relay transmission channel for data transmission between the device to be relayed and the communication device. Furthermore, the present disclosure also provides a corresponding electric power balance processing device, a network system, a computing device, and a computer-readable storage medium thereof. |
| US11758486B2 |
Power control procedures for radio systems
In some embodiments, a wireless device receives configuration parameters of first reference signals (RSs) and second RSs. A first RS of the first RSs is selected based on signal strengths of first RSs. A second RS of the second RSs is selected based on signal strengths of the second RSs. A random access preamble based on at least one of the first RS and the second RS is transmitted. A random access response comprising an uplink grant scheduling uplink resources for uplink transmissions with repetitions is received. First repetitions, of the repetitions of a transport block, with a first transmission power based on the first RS are transmitted via the uplink resources. Second repetitions, of the repetitions of the transport block, with a second transmission power based on the second RS are transmitted via the uplink resources. |
| US11758485B2 |
Signal transmission method, terminal device, and network device
Embodiments of this application disclose a signal transmission method, a terminal device, and a network device. The method includes: determining, by a terminal device, information indicating a channel state information-reference signal (CSI-RS) resource, the information corresponding to a target uplink signal; determining, by the terminal device, a power control parameter of the target uplink signal according to the information indicating the CSI-RS resource; determining, by the terminal device, a transmit power of the target uplink signal according to the power control parameter; and sending, by the terminal device, the target uplink signal to the network device according to the transmit power. The method, the terminal device, and the network device in the embodiments of this application help improve the accuracy of power control, so that system transmission performance can be improved. |
| US11758480B2 |
Method and system for low power and secure wake-up radio
A wake-up radio system in a wireless sensor network, the wake-up radio comprising: an analog front end configured to communicate with matching network; an analog to digital converter coupled to the analog front end; and a digital baseband coupled to the analog to digital converter, wherein the digital baseband outputs a fast wake-up signal and a secure wake-up signal, and wherein the wake-up radio listens to all channels simultaneously. |
| US11758476B2 |
Network and context aware AP and band switching
A system, method, and computer-readable medium are disclosed for performing an intelligent connectivity operation. The intelligent connectivity operation includes: identifying context aware information associated with an information handling system; identifying network infrastructure operational information, the network infrastructure operational information including access point (AP) usage information; and, selecting an access point and a channel within the network infrastructure for use by the information handling system based upon the context aware information and the network infrastructure operational information. |
| US11758475B2 |
Generic access network (GAN) controller selection in PLMN environment
A method for network selection on a user equipment (UE) device and the UE device are shown. The user equipment device registers on a first network in a wide area cellular network (WACN) band and receives, from a wireless local area network (WLAN), a list of WACNs that support generic access network (GAN) capabilities. The user equipment device selects the WLAN if the first network is on the list. |
| US11758474B2 |
Resolving system information between EPS and 5GS
According to some embodiments, a method for use in a wireless device of acquiring system information associated with a core network comprises receiving system information from a network node. The network node is connected to one or more core networks. The system information includes an indication of a network type (e.g., enhanced packet system (EPS), fifth generation system (5GS), etc.) for each core network. The method further comprises determining a capability of the wireless device for connecting to the plurality of network types, and determining whether to connect to a core network based on the network type and the capability of the wireless device. In particular embodiments, the indication of the network type comprises a list of public land mobile networks (PLMNs) connected to the network node and an indication of network types supported by each PLMN. |
| US11758472B2 |
Vehicle wireless device discovery
A first V2X wireless device may transmit a first discovery request to a V2X network entity. The V2X network entity may comprise a first wireless device identifier and a V2X value. The V2X value may indicate a V2X communication capability. The first V2X wireless device may receive a first discovery response from the V2X network entity. The first discovery response may comprise a first discovery code. The first discovery code may correspond to at least the V2X value. The first V2X wireless device may perform a discovery procedure. The discovery procedure may employ the first discovery code. The first V2X wireless device may communicate, with a second V2X wireless device by employing the V2X communication capability, one or more packets in response to the discovery procedure connecting the first V2X wireless device with the second V2X wireless device. |
| US11758467B2 |
Mobile application for prioritized communication
A mobile application capable of superseding default phone settings to give priority to calls and messages based on a preconfigured list, as well as broadcast messages and calls within a defined group of members. |
| US11758466B2 |
Distributed routing elections
A facility for operating a first node in a mesh network having other nodes is described. The first node directly receives signals each encoding an identifier of one of the other nodes, at least a portion of the signals also encoding an indication that the node having the identifier has appointed itself a routing node. The facility determines a first value equal to the number of unique node identifiers encoded in signals received during a first period of time, and a second value equal to the number of unique node identifiers encoded by signals received during the first period of time that also encode the indication. The facility determines a routing score for the first node based at least upon the first value and the second value that reflects the first node's suitability as a routing node in the mesh network. |
| US11758465B2 |
Repeater beacon signal for enabling inter-cell interference coordination
Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. A repeater may transmit a beacon signal that indicates a presence of the repeater, where the repeater is configured to repeat signals to one or more user equipments (UEs) within a wireless communications system. The repeater may receive a signal from at least one base station within a time-frequency resource that is shared by a plurality of neighboring base stations in response to transmitting the beacon signal. The repeater may transmit an amplified version of the received signal to the one or more UEs. |
| US11758464B2 |
Mesh connectivity in integrated access and backhaul networks
Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described that provide for mesh connectivity between integrated access and backhaul (IAB) nodes. A first node of an IAB network may determine a routing address for a second node, and communications may be transmitted to the second node based on the routing address to allow for coordination between the first and second nodes. The first node may detect a discovery signal of a second node, and may determine to communicate with the second node based on the discovery signal. The first node may obtain the routing address based on one or more of transmitting a request for the routing address to a third node, establishing a sidelink connection with the second node to obtain the routing address, receiving a mapping between routing addresses and cell IDs that are transmitted in discovery signals, or any combinations thereof. |
| US11758463B2 |
Methods of mobile device based relay for coverage extension
A method to use UE as a mobile device relay using PC5 link or sidelink to relay data traffic to/from end UEs for coverage extension is proposed. A relay UE can be the group head UE of a UE relay group including one or more remote UEs. A remote UE can be in-coverage or out-of-coverage of the serving cell served by a serving base station. In a first novel aspect, the network is aware of remote UE existence without direct Uu link. In addition, methods for resource allocation and interference management are proposed. In a second novel aspect, solutions for synchronization of remote UEs on PC5 link, and solutions for connection setup between relay UE and remote UEs on PC5 link are proposed. |
| US11758461B2 |
Flexible distributed antenna array
A communication system includes multiple distributed antenna circuits and an access point (AP). The distributed antenna circuits include at least first and second antenna circuits. The AP is coupled to the distributed antenna circuits and includes multiple transmit chains, multiple receive chains, and an antenna control circuit communicatively coupled to the transmit chains and the receive chains. The first antenna circuit is co-located with the AP and the second antenna circuit is remote from the AP. The antenna control circuit is configured to determine a subset of the distributed antenna circuits to communicatively couple to at least some of the transmit chains to transmit data to a wireless station (STA) that is in range of the subset. |
| US11758460B1 |
Managing local application connectivity in a multi-network environment
Systems may comprise a connectivity manager application operating on a User Equipment (UE) for optimal and secure performance of local applications and improving user experience by optimizing application performance (e.g., by prioritizing file downloads). The systems may modify data transmission of other local applications on the UE in a multi-network environment. The connectivity manager application may detect one or more network characteristics of one or more networks providing service to the UE and determine a connectivity rule based at least in part on the one or more network characteristics and/or particular data types and indicating that data transmission for the one or more transmission paths is to be adjusted, modified, paused, or prohibited in response to particular network conditions, etc. The connectivity manager application may cause modifications to the transmission paths and present indications of the modifications at a graphical user interface (GUI) or via application programming interfaces and call-backs. |
| US11758446B2 |
Cell global identity reporting
The invention refers to a wireless device and to operating the wireless terminal, UE, connected to a serving network node associated to a serving cell of a radio access network, RAN, the method comprising: receiving system information from a neighbour cell of the serving cell, determining from the system information if the neighbour cell does or does not broadcast a global cell identifier, CGI, of the neighbour cell; and if the neighbour cell does not broadcast the CGI, transmitting a global cell identifier, CGI, report to the serving network node, wherein the CGI report includes an indication that the neighbour cell does not broadcast the CGI of the neighbour cell. The invention further refers to a corresponding network node and to a method performed in the network node. |
| US11758445B2 |
Configuration for acquisition of relay cells
Disclosed are apparatuses and techniques for wireless communications. In an aspect, path information from a plurality of relays is received at a server. A relay cell list for an area of interest is compiled based on the received path information from the plurality of relays. The relay cell list is provided to a user equipment (UE). The UE can use the relay list to assist in the search and/or selection of relays in the wireless communications network. |
| US11758444B2 |
Method and apparatus for communication in wireless mobile communication system
Disclosed is a method performed by a terminal, including receiving a first radio resource control (RRC) connection release message for transitioning into an RRC inactive state, the first RRC connection release message including a resume identity and a next hop chaining count, in case that uplink data occurs in the RRC inactive state, transmitting, to a base station, a random access preamble, receiving, from the base station, a random access response including timing alignment information and an uplink grant, transmitting, to the base station, the uplink data with an RRC connection resume request message including the resume identity, and receiving, from the base station, a second RRC connection release message as a response to the RRC connection resume request message. |
| US11758441B2 |
Communication method, source base station, target base station, core network device, and terminal device
Embodiments of the present invention disclose a communication method, a source base station, a target base station, a core network device, and a terminal device, where the method includes: sending, by a source base station, a handover request to a target base station, where the handover request is used to request to hand over a session of a terminal device from the source base station to the target base station, and the handover request includes an identifier of a session requested to be handed over and indication information of a network slice corresponding to the session; and receiving, by the source base station, a handover response message from the target base station. |
| US11758434B2 |
Dynamic buffer allocation for bluetooth low energy isochronous transmissions
Mechanisms and methods are provided for improving wireless audio transmission and synchronization for multi-channel Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) systems. In various embodiments, mechanisms and methods may include generating transmissions having a plurality of Protocol Data Units (PDUs) to BLE-compliant slave devices. The plurality of PDUs may be stored in a buffer. When an error is determined to have occurred in transmitting one of the PDUs, a re-transmission to the slave device may be generated, which may include the PDU in error and any subsequent PDUs of the plurality of PDUs. |
| US11758433B1 |
Managing hopping target wake times for wireless networks
Methods, systems, and devices for wireless communications are described. A station (STA) may receive a first signal including an indication of a set of frequency channels for a set of target wake time (TWT) sessions that recur according to a service interval. In some examples, the first signal may indicate a respective frequency channel of the set of frequency channels for each TWT session of the set of target wake time sessions. Each TWT session of the set of TWT sessions may have an associated service period that the STA may be in an awake state. The STA may switch, for the first TWT session, from the first frequency channel to the second frequency channel. In some examples, based on the switching, the STA may communicate a signal during a service period associated with the first TWT session over the second frequency channel. |
| US11758432B2 |
Enhanced end to end flow control for multi-hop integrated access backhaul (IAB) networks
A method by an integrated access backhaul (IAB) node in a radio network includes generating a delivery status that indicates a status of a data connection, the data connection has a logical interface connection to a central unit (CU) node, the logical interface connection of the data connection is not terminated at the IAB node, and transmitting the delivery status to the CU node. The data connection may be a radio bearer. |
| US11758431B2 |
Wireless terminal, wireless base station, and transmission method of buffer status report
A wireless terminal for a wireless communication, the wireless terminal includes: a memory that includes a buffer configured to store uplink data, wherein the uplink data is configured to be transmitted; and a controller configured to transmit a buffer status report, the buffer status report including a first index, wherein the first index is one of a plurality of buffer status indices and corresponds to a buffer size indicating a size of the uplink data stored in the buffer, wherein the memory is configured to store a buffer status table in which a range from a minimum value of the buffer to a maximum value of the buffer is divided into a plurality of subranges, the plurality of subranges being associated with a part of the plurality of buffer status indices, and a rest of the plurality of buffer status indices are associated with one or more reserved fields. |
| US11758429B2 |
System for implementing multiple radio access networks (RANs) convergence and method thereof
Provided are a system for implementing multiple Radio Access Networks (RANs) convergence and a method thereof. The method includes: an anchor RAN establishes a connection with a User Equipment (UE); the anchor receives a RAB establishment request from a Core Network (CN); the anchor RAN selects an auxiliary RAN; the anchor RAN sends quality of service (QoS) parameters to the auxiliary RAN, so that the auxiliary RAN establishes a connection with the UE according to the QoS parameters, while the anchor RAN keep the connection with the UE. With the methods provided in embodiments for the present disclosure, multiple RANs convergence is implemented, and the UE establishes connections with the anchor RAN and the auxiliary RAN at the same time, so as to improve the peak rate of the UE. |
| US11758428B2 |
Techniques for providing traffic flow template (TFT) information in wireless communications
Described are examples for receiving, by a network node, a request message from a user equipment (UE) to establish or modify a protocol data unit (PDU) session for the UE, and transmitting, by the network node, to the UE, and based on the request, a command message to establish or modify the PDU session for the UE, wherein the command message includes multiple traffic flow template (TFT) information elements per bearer. |
| US11758427B2 |
WLAN sensing frame exchange protocol
Embodiments of a WLAN sensing frame exchange protocol are generally described herein. In some embodiments, a wireless communication device is configured to perform a WLAN sensing protocol within a basic service set (BSS) comprising one or more stations (STAs) (STA1 and STA2) including an access point station (AP STA). The WLAN sensing protocol comprises a discovery phase, a negotiation phase, a measurement phase, and a reporting phase. To perform the WLAN sensing protocol, the wireless communication device is configured to operate as either a sensing initiator or a sensing responder, and to operate as a sensing transmitter and/or a sensing receiver. Some 60 GHz embodiments relate to WLAN sensing in a PBSS or IBSS with DMG STAs. |