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| US11767996B2 |
Cooling and heating methodology and systems
Techniques for heating and/or cooling a structure including are described. The system may determine that a current indoor temperature is higher than both the current outdoor temperature and the target indoor temperature. Based on the determination, the system (in a cooling mode) may determine that a window opening criteria is met for opening one or more windows. Responsive to determining that the window opening criteria has been met, the system may instruct a window control mechanism to modify a state of the window from (a) a closed position that prevents airflow through the window to (b) an open position that allows for airflow through the window to cool a structure. Similarly, the system in a heating mode may open one or more windows when the current indoor temperature is lower than both the target indoor temperature and the current outdoor temperature. |
| US11767994B2 |
Humidifier for preventing pollution of humidifying water
The humidifier includes a humidifying member, a storage water tank, a circulating water tank, a residual water tank, a supply pump configured to supply water accommodated in the storage water tank to the circulating water tank, a circulating pump configured to supply water accommodated in the circulating water tank to the humidifying member. A fan configured to blow air toward the humidifying member and thereby cause water evaporated to be discharged outside the humidifier, an internal pipe configured to form a flow passage through which water not evaporated by the humidifying member is recovered to the circulating water tank, a drainage member configured to selectively discharge water accommodated in the circulating water tank to the residual water tank, and a controller configured to operate the humidifier in humidity mode based on the water level in the storage water tank. |
| US11767992B2 |
Membrane-contactor-based air conditioner
An air conditioner includes an airflow path configured to direct an airflow in a direction. The air conditioner also includes an evaporative cooling membrane panel disposed within the air flow path and including a face disposed at an oblique angle relative to the direction. The face is defined by microporous fibers of the evaporative cooling membrane panel. Each microporous fiber is configured to receive liquid in a fluid flow path of the microporous fiber such that the air flow over the microporous fiber generates a vapor. Each microporous fiber is also configured to release the vapor into the air flow via pores of the microporous fiber. |
| US11767990B2 |
Facade panel conditioning system
A facade panel conditioning system for installation on a new or existing building is disclosed. The system includes modular panels, a structural anchor, hydronic piping, and ductwork. The panels attach to each other around the exterior of the building forming an insulated shell. The anchor attaches the panels to the building structure forming an air cavity between each individual panel and the exterior. The hydronic piping transfers heat to the air cavity and individual units of the building. The ductwork delivers ventilated air and exhaust air to the air cavity and individual units. The hydronic piping of a panel connects to the hydronic piping of an adjacent panel forming a hydronic piping system that distributes heat or cool throughout the shell. The air duct of a panel connects to the air duct of an adjacent panel forming an air duct ventilation system that distributes air throughout the shell. |
| US11767988B1 |
Outdoor enclosure for a circulating pump
The present invention describes a novel outdoor enclosure for circulating pumps for outdoor tankless heaters, outdoor boilers and other outdoor applications. The enclosure includes a body and a cover with the body attaching to the circulator motor. When closed, the enclosure keeps rainfall and other contaminates from entering the wiring space within the enclosure and the circulator motor. The body of the enclosure has multiple ports for electrical wiring inputs for power and for controls connections which can be made with flexible cords and/or hardwires. The outdoor enclosure can be equipped with a terminal strip to simplify wiring and/or with a timer to control when the circulator operates. To avoid problems associated with freezing, the enclosure may include a thermal device that turns the circulator on if temperatures drop. To secure the cover to the body, fastener tabs are included that can accept a screw or lock. |
| US11767983B2 |
Automatic oven
An automatic oven having a controller and a sensor assembly for automatically determining a food type for a food item placed in a cooking chamber of the automatic oven, and cooks the automatically determined food item according to a cooking profile selected based on the determined food type, while optionally accommodating a user input on the determining of the food type, and the cooking profile, including an optional degree of doneness. |
| US11767982B2 |
Cooktop appliance and heating element having a thermostat
An electric resistance heating coil assembly, as provided herein, may include a spiral would sheathed heating element, a thermostat, and a shroud cover. The spiral wound sheathed heating element may have a first coil section and a second coil section. The thermostat may be connected in series between the first and second coil sections of the spiral wound sheathed heating element. The thermostat may include a base and a top cap. The base may extend axially between a first end and a second end. The top cap may be held on the base at the first end. The shroud cover may be mounted to the thermostat below the top cap. |
| US11767979B2 |
Injection manifold with tesla valves for rotating detonation engines
A rotating detonation engine (RDE) is disclosed which includes a housing, an injector assembly disposed within the housing, the injector assembly includes a fuel manifold, an oxidizer manifold, and a combustion chamber, fuel from the fuel manifold and an oxidizer from the oxidizer manifold are combined and combusted in the combustion chamber, each of the fuel and oxidizer manifolds communicates with the combustion chamber via a plurality of Tesla valves each via a corresponding port, wherein the plurality of Tesla valves substantially eliminate reverse flow of exhaust gases from the combustion chamber back to the fuel manifold or the oxidizer manifold. |
| US11767977B2 |
Combustor and gas turbine
A combustor includes an outer cylinder, a combustor liner, a plurality of main nozzles, an air flow channel part, and a plurality of water injection parts. The air flow channel part sends air introduced from an outside to between an inner peripheral surface of the outer cylinder and an outer peripheral surface of the combustor liner into the combustor liner. The plurality of water injection parts are provided on the inner peripheral surface of the outer cylinder at intervals in a circumferential direction around a central axis. The plurality of water injection parts inject water into the air flowing through the air flow channel part. The water injection part includes a first nozzle and a second nozzle. The first nozzle injects water to a first side in the circumferential direction. The second nozzle injects water to a second side in the circumferential direction. |
| US11767975B2 |
Systems and methods for segregating and grinding oxidizable catalyst material
A method of disposing of a mixture of oxidizable catalyst material and inert support media. The method comprises introducing inert gas into an enclosure; introducing the mixture into the enclosure; separating the oxidizable catalyst material and the inert support media within the enclosure; maintaining an inert gas environment around the oxidizable catalyst material during separating; exporting the separated inert support media from the enclosure; and grinding the separated oxidizable catalyst material into a powder for disposal as hazardous waste via incineration. |
| US11767972B2 |
Concealed office fan lamp
A concealed office fan lamp is provided, which includes a stop device, a support and a fan blade. A lamp is arranged at the bottom of the support, a cavity is arranged in the support, the fan blade is electrically connected with a driving mechanism to make it rotatably arranged in the cavity, and the stop device is arranged on the support and/or the fan blade to detect the motion state of the fan blade. According to the motion state, the fan blade is stopped and hidden in the cavity. By providing a stop device on the fan lamp, the fan blade can be accurately stopped and hidden in the cavity, the person under the fan lamp cannot see the fan blade when the fan lamp stops working, making the fan lamp more beautiful as a whole. |
| US11767971B2 |
Light emitting assembly and lamp
The present disclosure discloses a light emitting assembly and a lamp, the light emitting assembly includes a base portion, a conductive portion, a light source and a transparent insulating layer, the base portion is a rigid structure; the conductive portion is arranged on a surface of the base portion, and is insulated from the base portion; the light source is installed on the surface of the base portion where the conductive portion is located, and is electrically connected to the conductive portion; the transparent insulating layer covers the conductive portion and the light source. |
| US11767969B2 |
System, method and apparatus for decorative assembly
A fixture can include a frame having a central portion that is open and unobstructed. Magnets can be coupled to the frame. An adhesive can be configured to bond the frame to a surface. A decoration can have a metal frame that is configured to detachably couple to the magnets of the frame. The decoration can detachably extend from the frame and the surface, such that it is secured to the frame only by magnetic force. |
| US11767964B2 |
Homogenization of an LED array
A luminaire and LED light engine are provided. The luminaire includes the LED light engine and an optical device. The LED light engine includes an LED array and a partial diffuser. The partial diffuser diffuses light that is emitted by LEDs of a selected first subset of LEDs in the LED array and leaves undiffused light that is emitted by LEDs of a second subset of LEDs in the LED array. At least some LEDs are selected for inclusion in the first subset as emitting light that produces poorly blended colors in a light beam emitted by the LED array. The optical device is configured to receive a light beam emitted from the LED light engine and emit a modified light beam. |
| US11767962B1 |
Vehicle lighting device and vehicle lamp
A vehicle lighting device includes a socket; a substrate; and one first and four second light emitting elements. A square luminance distribution region is defined on light irradiation sides of first and second light emitting elements. A center of distribution region overlaps central axis of device. Distribution region is equally divided into four square first regions whose corners overlap center of distribution region. Each of first regions is equally divided into nine square second regions. A length of one side of second region is 0.8 mm. Luminance of distribution region is 90% or more of a total luminance of light emitted from device. In twenty second regions arranged along sides of distribution region, luminance of one second region is 2% or less of total luminance. In sixteen second regions provided inside twenty second regions, luminance of one second region is 3% or more and 10% or less of total luminance. |
| US11767958B2 |
Vehicle lighting device
In order to ensure accuracy for positioning two molding members spaced from each other and an outer lens disposed in an opening between the two molding members, a vehicle lighting device includes: a first molding member; a second molding member that is formed separately from the first molding member and is spaced from the first molding member through an opening; and an outer lens, disposed in the opening, having a transmissive surface through which lamp light is transmitted from a depth side toward a front side. The first molding member and the second molding member each have a molding-side positioning portion configured to be positioned relative to the transmissive surface of the outer lens. The outer lens has a first lens-side positioning portion configured to be positioned relative to the first molding member and a second lens-side positioning portion configured to be positioned relative to the second molding member. |
| US11767952B1 |
Multi-wire LED rubber-covered string light and processing method thereof
The present disclosure discloses a multi-wire LED rubber-covered string light and a processing method thereof, and is applicable to the technical field of manufacturing and processing of colored lights. The dispensing bonding strength is high, wires are free of relative movement and have high stability, and practicality is high. According to the technical solution, insulation layers are removed in an axial direction of the wires at fixed length intervals to form a plurality of solder joints, the solder joints of the wires are in one-to-one correspondence and form bead soldering areas, patch LED beads are disposed in the bead soldering areas, the patch LED beads are fixed by dispensing after being connected to the bead soldering areas, and beads are formed by connecting the patch LED beads with the bead soldering areas. |
| US11767950B2 |
Hydrostatically compensated compressed gas energy storage system
A compressed gas energy storage system may include an accumulator for containing a layer of compressed gas atop a layer of liquid. A gas conduit may have an upper end in communication with a gas compressor/expander subsystem and a lower end in communication with accumulator interior for conveying compressed gas into the compressed gas layer of the accumulator when in use. A shaft may have an interior for containing a quantity of a liquid and may be fluidly connectable to a liquid source/sink via a liquid supply conduit. A partition may cover may separate the accumulator interior from the shaft interior. An internal accumulator force may act on the inner surface of the partition and the liquid within the shaft may exert an external counter force on the outer surface of the partition, whereby a net force acting on the partition is less than the accumulator force. |
| US11767946B2 |
Guide claw and a method of arranging a pump on a base
Some particular preferred embodiments relate to the field of pumping stations for sewage and wastewater with submersible pumps mounted in the bottom of the wells. To allow easy cleaning and maintenance of the pumps without getting in contact with the dirty water the solution is a system for easy lifting of the pump out of the well and lowering the pump again with an auto coupling. |
| US11767945B2 |
Vacuum insulated structure with filter features in a vacuum cavity
A vacuum insulated structure includes a first panel having an inner surface defining an area. The first panel includes a vacuum port. A trim breaker interconnects the first panel with a second panel in an air-tight manner to define a vacuum cavity therebetween. A first filter member is disposed on and substantially covers the area of the inner surface of the first panel and the vacuum port of the first panel. A second filter member substantially covers the first filter member to define a channel therebetween. The channel includes an area commensurate with the area of the inner surface of the first panel. The first panel may also include a mesh member covered by a filter member to define a channel therebetween to improve evacuation time using the channel to evacuate the vacuum cavity. |
| US11767944B2 |
Mount assembly, a system and a method for collecting fluid conduit data
Provided is a device, method, and inspection system for collecting data in a fluid conduit. The inspection system includes a pig, wherein the pig is defined by at least a front end and a read end, the rear end being distally opposed to the front end along a longitudinal axis, a mount assembly secured to the rear end of the pig; and at least one sensor device removably coupled to the mount assembly. |
| US11767943B2 |
Vent box method and appartus
The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for repairing a leak in a pressurized pipe, and more particularly to a vent box for use in repairing a leak in a pipe carrying pressurized steam. The sealant is applied to the leak, the vent box is in place over the leak, and the vent is opened during the curing process. |
| US11767942B2 |
Male fluid connection element and fluid connection comprising such a male element
A male element (10) for a fluid connection with a male body (12) including a tubular extension (20) and a crown (22) fixed around the tubular extension and having at least one radial recess opening onto an inner face (44) and onto an outer face of the crown (22). The male element comprises an integral ring (16) mounted around the crown, and for each radial recess, a locking element (14), movable between an inner position and an outer position, the outward movement of which is limited by the ring. Each radial recess is delimited by an inner wall (52) forming part of the crown and extending around a radial central axis of the radial recess. The ring has at least one longitudinal slot, which passes radially through the ring, and comprises a resiliently deformable end portion (112) with at least one inner tooth which is engaged in an outer groove, recessed in the crown. |
| US11767940B2 |
Coupling gasket and bar linkage for friction-fit range reducer
A seal for a pipe coupling can include an outer gasket defining a radially inner surface defining a plurality of grooves; and an inner gasket separably joined to the outer gasket and defining a radially outer surface, the radially outer surface defining a plurality of ridges extending radially outward and including: a first ridge, each of first and second side surfaces of the first ridge angled in cross-section with respect to a radial direction of the inner gasket towards a first axial end of the inner gasket when in an uncompressed state; and a second ridge, each of first and second side surfaces of the second ridge angled in cross-section with respect to the radial direction towards a second axial end of the inner gasket when in the uncompressed state; wherein the radially outer surfaces of the inner and outer gaskets contact each other. |
| US11767938B2 |
Compression nut or fitting with removable plunger for easily dislodging stuck ferrules
A compression fitting includes a nut with a threaded end for receiving a threaded tube and a receiving end for holding a plunger head; and a plunger with an inner bore for receiving a capillary tube and the plunger head for engaging a ferrule positioned within the receiving end between the plunger head and the threaded tube, the plunger slidingly engaged with the nut to force the ferrule from the nut. |
| US11767937B2 |
Dynamic bellows fluid fitting
A fitting for a fluid line that will contain pressurized fluid can include first and second fitting elements with respective sealing surfaces and an indicator element for indicating when a fluid seal has been formed. A fitting for a fluid line that will contain pressurized fluid can include first and second fitting elements with a sealing structure secured in one of the first and second fitting elements, wherein the sealing structure is axially resiliently compressible, one example of which includes a bellows element. |
| US11767930B2 |
Shower system
A shower system includes a shower waterway and a fluid control valve. The shower waterway is configured to be coupled to a shower device. The fluid control valve is coupled to the shower waterway and comprises a valve body and a piston. The valve body includes a chamber and a reservoir. The piston is slidably coupled to the valve body and fluidly separates the chamber from the reservoir. The chamber includes a compressible gas. The piston is configured to slidably translate within the valve body to compress the compressible gas in response to a water pressure fluctuation in the shower waterway. |
| US11767929B2 |
Assembly for sensor cleaning with solenoid
An assembly includes an inlet tube. The assembly includes a first outlet tube. The assembly includes a solenoid assembly having a plunger movable between an open position in which fluid is permitted to flow from the inlet tube to the outlet tube and a closed position in which fluid is inhibited from flowing from the inlet tube to the outlet tube. The solenoid assembly has a spring urging the plunger to the closed position. The solenoid assembly has a strain gage fixed to the spring. A strain detected by the strain gage indicates whether the plunger is at the closed position. |
| US11767928B2 |
Solenoid valve with explosion-proof structure, fuel feeding system, and method of manufacturing the solenoid valve with explosion-proof structure
A solenoid valve having an explosion-proof structure, a fuel feeding system, and a method of manufacturing the solenoid valve having an explosion-proof structure are provided. The solenoid valve having an explosion-proof structure includes: a body including a channel through which a fluid flows; a housing connected to the body and having one surface opened; a solenoid assembly arranged inside the housing and electrically connected to a controller; an armature, at least a portion of which is arranged in the channel and which opens or closes the channel by moving relative to the solenoid assembly by a magnetic field generated by the solenoid assembly; and a cover plate arranged on the one surface of the housing to face the armature. |
| US11767923B2 |
Break-away check valve
A break-away check valve is provided. The check valve may be configured between two passageways and may regulate the flow of liquid between the passageways. The check valve may include an actuation assembly that may actuate the check valve upon the system becoming dislodged or otherwise dislocated from at least one of the passageways. |
| US11767922B2 |
Multi-way valve for a control of a refrigerant circuit
A multi-way valve for controlling a refrigerant circuit of a refrigeration system with a heat pump function, having a housing which has two mutually opposite end faces which each comprise an insertion opening to which a regulating chamber is connected, having multi-way valve arrangements which can each be inserted in the regulating chamber, the multi-way valve arrangement comprising at least one base body and a rotary slide valve arrangement, with in each case one connection in the housing, which open into the respective regulating chamber, and with at least further connections in the housing, which open into at least one channel which extends between the regulating chambers. |
| US11767920B2 |
Sliding gate valve comprising a carriage
A sliding gate valve of a metallurgic vessel comprises a carriage. The carriage comprises a plate frame for supporting a first refractory plate and the plate frame is slideably mounted on a carriage support structure for sliding along a first axis. The carriage comprises a selecting device for selecting between a first stroke ΔX1 and a second stroke ΔX2 by moving a blocking member between a blocking and a non-blocking position. When the blocking member is located in the blocking position a first bumper portion of the plate frame is bumping into the blocking member if the plate frame is to slide beyond a nominal end-position. When the blocking member is located in the non-blocking position the first bumper portion is not bumping into the blocking member if the plate frame is to slide beyond a nominal end-position, thereby allowing the plate frame to slide beyond the nominal end-position to a service end-position. |
| US11767916B2 |
Sliding components
To provide sliding components capable of suppressing dynamic pressure generation mechanisms from being deformed and damaged due to wear of sliding surfaces. In a pair of sliding components which is disposed at a relatively rotating position of a rotary machine, has a plurality of dynamic pressure generation mechanisms formed in a sliding surface of the sliding component by recessed portions, and is formed in an annular shape to seal a sealed fluid by sliding the sliding surfaces of the sliding components. A surface region in the periphery of the recessed portions of the sliding component is formed to be separated from an opposite region of the sliding component. |
| US11767911B2 |
Method and control apparatus for operating a multiple-speed vehicle transmission
Disclosed is a method for operating a multi-speed vehicle transmission having a plurality of shift elements (A, B, C, D, E) for engaging the gears of the vehicle transmission. The method includes decoupling between an input (AN) and an output (AB) of the vehicle transmission in a neutral gear, and coupling the input (AN) and the output (AB) of the vehicle transmission in a drive gear for propelling the vehicle by closing at least one shift element (B). At least one transmission state is determined when the neutral gear is engaged, where a shift element (D) for a reverse gear of the vehicle transmission is closed at least partially if the transmission is in a state with increased drag losses when the neutral gear is engaged. |
| US11767908B2 |
Lubricant transfer ring having a plurality of chambers
An arrangement includes a first component having a first groove and a second groove. The arrangement further includes a second component and a fluid transfer ring fixed to the second component. The fluid transfer ring engages with a first wall and a second wall in the first groove such that the fluid transfer ring and the first groove form a first cavity. The first component and the second component are rotatable relative to each other. The fluid transfer ring further engages with a third wall in the second groove such that the fluid transfer ring and the second groove form a second cavity. |
| US11767904B2 |
Transmission structure and working vehicle
In a transmission structure according to this invention, speed change ratios of input side first and second transmission mechanisms are set so that the rotational speed of a planetary second element is the same when an HST output is set to a second HST speed in either a first transmission state or a second transmission state, and the rotational speed of a planetary first element is the same when the HST output is set to the second HST speed in either the second transmission state or the first transmission state. The speed change ratios of an output side first and second transmission mechanisms are set so that the rotational speed developed in a speed change output shaft when the HST output is set to the second HST speed is the same in either the first or second transmission states. |
| US11767900B2 |
Servo and robot
A servo includes: a servo body, an upper cover fixedly connected to the top of the servo body, a lower cover fixedly connected to the bottom of the servo body, and a direct-current motor, a motor gear and a gear set which are arranged between the servo body and the upper cover and in driving connection with one another in sequence. The servo further comprises a first part and a second part protruding from the first part, and the gear set comprises an output gear located at the second part. |
| US11767898B2 |
Valve mechanism and shock absorber
A valve mechanism includes: a cylindrical body; a plurality of valve bodies; and a drive valve. The drive valve includes a shaft portion having a flow path penetrating in the axial direction, and a first step portion extending from an outer peripheral surface of the shaft portion to a radial outside of the shaft portion. The shaft portion has a protrusion portion protruding further toward the cylindrical body side than the first step portion and a base portion extending to a side opposite to the protrusion portion with respect to the first step portion. A gap between the valve bodies is changed by elastically deforming an inner peripheral portion of the valve body, which comes into contact with the drive valve moved in a direction approaching the valve body, in a direction approaching the cylindrical body with respect to an outer peripheral portion of the valve body. |
| US11767894B2 |
Caliper body and brake caliper with said body
A caliper body has a first elongated vehicle-side element facing a first braking surface, a second elongated wheel-side element facing a second braking surface opposite to the first braking surface, each having at least one thrust seat receiving a thrust device biasing at least one brake pad against the braking surfaces, and at least one caliper bridge connecting the first elongated vehicle-side element to the second elongated wheel-side element. The caliper body has caliper fixing elements connecting the caliper body to a vehicle mount, the caliper fixing elements being at least three in number and distributed along the first elongated vehicle-side element. The first elongated vehicle-side element and second wheel-side element may have each at least two pad seats, each receiving at least one brake pad and at least two opposite abutment elements abuttingly receiving a brake pad for relieving the braking action on the caliper body. |
| US11767893B2 |
Systems and methods for driveline control
Methods and systems are provided for sensing a clutch position. In one example, a method may include generating a single output signal by combining at least an output of a first sensor and an output of a second sensor output, the first sensor and second sensor connected in parallel, and the first sensor and the second sensor sensing a common moving element of a clutch. In one example, the method may further include a first sensor output and a second sensor output provided on a common sensor bus. As another example, the first sensor output may be a master pulse width modulation output, and the second sensor output follows a modulation frequency of the first sensor output. |
| US11767891B2 |
Cam clutch unit
To provide a cam clutch unit that reduces the number of machining steps and level of difficulty of cam clutch production and reduces rotation resistance caused by rollers. The cam clutch unit includes: a plurality of cams and a plurality of rollers circumferentially arranged between an inner race and an outer race that are coaxial and rotatable relative to each other; a cage ring having a plurality of pocket portions that restrict circumferential relative movements of the cams and the rollers; and an annular spring that biases the cams. The cams each have, on one axial end face, an engagement step that can engage with the spring. The cage ring has a plurality of hook portions that restrict axial movements of the annular spring. |
| US11767889B2 |
Cooling-oil guiding element, and drive train and hybrid module having said cooling-oil guiding element
A cooling oil guiding device for a clutch actuatable by an axially movable piston. The piston is radially inward of the clutch, and separates a pressure space and a compensation space. The compensation space is delimited by an axially stationary compensation space cover and a seal cover coupled to the piston. The compensation space cover and the seal cover axially overlap radially outwardly and are axially movable relative to one another via a sealing element. An overflow opening connects the compensation space to an oil channel in the seal cover between the seal cover and the piston, the oil channel opens radially outward. A control edge is provided at a component part axially immovable relative to the piston, by which an oil flow exiting from the oil channel is guided through the clutch when the clutch is closed and is guided past the clutch when the clutch is open. |
| US11767879B2 |
Bearing housing design with dual o-ring function
An apparatus includes a housing; a spherical bearing disposed within the housing; a shaft disposed in part beneath the housing and penetrating a portion of the spherical bearing; a bellow circumscribing a lower portion of the housing and providing an interface between the spherical bearing and the shaft; and a cover adjacent a lower end of the bellow and having a circumferential groove configured to enable rotational movement of the bellow, the cover extending to and circumferentially surrounding a portion of the shaft to seal the shaft. |
| US11767875B2 |
Torque transmitting shaft
A torque transmitting shaft includes a first member and a second member. The first member extends along an axis and has an inner surface extending between a first end and a second end. The inner surface defines a plurality of first engagement elements disposed proximate the first end. The second member extends along the second axis and has a first end portion and an intermediate portion extending from the first end portion. An end of the intermediate portion is fixedly attached to the second end. The first end portion has a first spline portion and each member of the first spline portion is received within corresponding engagement elements of the plurality of first engagement elements. |
| US11767874B2 |
Retaining device for a threaded member, in particular for a nut
A nut is prevented from turning during screwing by a body attached to one of the parts to be tightened by rivets. The body prevents the nut from rotating via a ring coupled without clearance with the nut and coupled with radial clearance to the body, in order to allow the nut to self-position itself along the axis imposed on the screw by the bores traversed by the screw. The nut can thus be a standard nut or a floating cage nut. Application to the retaining of nuts that are inaccessible and/or require a high level of security against unintentional unscrewing. |
| US11767873B2 |
Fastening structure and keyboard device
A fastening structure for fastening a to-be-fastened component to a wooden component by using a screw, wherein the wooden component is made of wood having a specific gravity of 0.08 g/cm3 to 0.85 g/cm3 inclusive, the screw has a nominal diameter of 0.8 mm to 3.5 mm inclusive, and the distance between a neutral position in a longitudinal direction of an effective screw part, which is the portion where the wooden component and a male screw part formed in a shaft part of the screw mesh together, and the surface of the wooden component that comes into contact with the to-be-fastened component is 1 mm to 15 mm inclusive. |
| US11767872B2 |
Panel fastener assembly
An improved panel fastener assembly is provided and includes a panel retainer having a first connector and a sheet retainer having a second connector. One of the connectors includes a neck extending to a head that presents a flat face opposite the neck and a contact surface between the neck and an outer edge. The other connector includes a body and a plurality of resiliently deflectable locking elements that each extend from a side of the body and define a locking surface opposing a surface of the body. The panel retainer and the sheet retainer are connectable via the first and second connectors. A method of fastening together a panel and a sheet is also provided. The method comprises installing the panel retainer on a panel, anchoring the sheet retainer to a sheet, and connecting together the panel and sheet retainers via the first and second connectors. |
| US11767869B2 |
Expansible fixing plug
An expansible fixing plug, having a sleeve-like portion, an expander body, and an expansion part which has expansion elements which, in a non-expanded state, are integrally joined to the sleeve-like portion and to the expander body. In addition, the expansion part has connecting elements which integrally join the sleeve-like portion and the expander body in the non-expanded state and also in the expanded state. The connecting elements are interlockingly connected to the expander body. |
| US11767864B2 |
Fastening device and method for fastening at least one sensor to a railway rail
A fastening device for fastening at least one sensor to a railway rail includes at least one clamping bow and at least two mutually opposite clamping regions connected to the clamping bow. The at least one sensor and at least part of the railway rail can be disposed between the clamping regions. At least one clamping device is connected to the clamping bow for applying the clamping force between the clamping regions for fastening the at least one sensor to the railway rail. A sensor arrangement including the fastening device and a method for fastening at least one sensor to a railway rail are also provided. |
| US11767863B1 |
Orbicular valvular conduit
An orbicular valvular conduit which has no moving parts and is configured to facilitate unidirectional flow of a primary fluid stream by utilizing a counterflowing diverted fluid stream to counteract any opposing fluid stream which flows in the direction opposite the primary fluid stream may include at least one conduit subunit. Each conduit subunit may include a fluid diverging section. A fluid converging section may extend from the fluid diverging section. A valve core may be disposed in the fluid diverging section and the fluid converging section. A primary flow passage may extend through the valve core to accommodate a primary fluid stream. A secondary core passage may be formed by and between the valve core and the fluid diverging section and the fluid converging section. In the event that an opposing fluid stream develops in the primary flow passage in the direction opposite the primary fluid stream, the secondary core passage may accommodate a diverted fluid stream which reenters the primary fluid stream to oppose or impede the opposing fluid stream. The fluid converging section of each conduit subunit may be joined to the fluid diverging section of an adjacent conduit subunit along a section interface. The orbicular valvular conduit may be fabricated using machining, stamping or 3D printing techniques. |
| US11767860B2 |
Smart flow dual pump hydraulic system
Systems and apparatuses include a primary hydraulic pump including a primary displacement actuator and a primary pressure port, a primary load sense system fluidly coupled to the primary displacement actuator, a secondary hydraulic pump including a secondary displacement actuator and a secondary pressure port, a secondary load sense system fluidly coupled to the secondary displacement actuator, and a crossover pressure controller coupled between the primary pressure port and the secondary pressure port and including: a selectively energizable crossover pressure solenoid, and a crossover pressure spool movable by the crossover pressure solenoid between a combined pressure position providing fluid communication between the primary pressure port and the secondary pressure port, and a separate pressure position inhibiting fluid communication between the primary pressure port and the secondary pressure port. |
| US11767859B2 |
Fan assembly
There is provided a fan assembly comprising a fan body, a motor-driven impeller contained within the fan body and arranged to generate an air flow, a nozzle comprising a nozzle body having an air inlet arranged to receive the air flow from the fan body and one or more air outlets arranged to emit the airflow from the fan assembly. The fan assembly further comprises a nozzle retaining mechanism for releasably retaining the nozzle on the fan body, and a rotation mechanism for rotating the nozzle body relative to the fan body. The nozzle rotation mechanism comprises a rotation motor arranged to drive a drive member and a driven member that is arranged to be driven by the drive member to rotate around a rotation axis, wherein the nozzle body comprises the driven member and the fan body comprises the rotation motor and the drive member. |
| US11767848B2 |
Power conversion apparatus, motor drive apparatus, blower, compressor, and air conditioner
The power conversion apparatus includes a converter circuit that converts an alternating-current voltage output from an alternating-current power supply into a direct-current voltage. The converter circuit includes unit converters. The power conversion apparatus includes current detectors that detect respective currents flowing through respective reactors. In first and second unit converters adjacent to each other among the unit converters, a phase difference between a first phase and a second phase is changed from a reference phase difference when a total current of currents detected by the respective current detectors is greater than a threshold. The first phase is a phase at a time when the switching element of the first unit converter is turned on. The second phase is a phase at a time when the switching element of the second unit converter is turned on. |
| US11767844B2 |
Fixed scroll disk and scroll compressor having the same
The present disclosure discloses a fixed scroll and a scroll compressor with the same. The fixed scroll includes: an end plate; a fixed scroll wrap protruding from one surface of the end plate; and an internal cavity formed in the end plate. By adopting the fixed scroll and the scroll compressor with the fixed scroll according to the embodiment of the present disclosure, a weight of the scroll compressor may be reduced for example. |
| US11767838B2 |
Compressor having suction fitting
A compressor includes a shell assembly, a compression mechanism and a suction fitting. The shell assembly defines a chamber. The compression mechanism is disposed within the chamber of the shell assembly and includes a suction inlet. The suction fitting is attached to the shell assembly and extends at least partially into the chamber of the shell assembly. The suction fitting defines first and second openings. The suction fitting directs working fluid through the first opening towards the compression mechanism and the suction fitting directs working fluid through the second opening away from the compression mechanism. |
| US11767837B2 |
Compressor control systems and air compressor systems and vehicles equipped therewith
Compressor control systems capable of increasing the reliability and uptime of air compressor systems that operate in harsh corrosive outdoor environments by redundantly sensing one or more operating parameters of the air compressor systems. Such a compressor control system includes a controller adapted to monitor at least a first operating parameter of a component of the air compressor system, at least first and second sensors that are physically separate and spaced apart from each other and that redundantly sense the first operating parameter of a component of the air compressor system, and separate and independent wiring harnesses electrically connecting the first and second sensors to the controller. |
| US11767835B2 |
Piston pump having a helical gear as a power brake pressure generator of a hydraulic vehicle power brake system
A nut of a helical gear of a piston pump of a hydraulic vehicle power brake system. The nut has a plastic body that is covered by a metal sleeve. The plastic body has a through hole having a nut thread. |
| US11767832B2 |
Fluid pressure rotating machine
A piston pump includes: a tilting mechanism configured to bias a swash plate in accordance with a control pressure; a support spring configured to support the swash plate; and a regulator configured to control a control pressure guided to the tilting mechanism in accordance with a self-pressure of the piston pump. The regulator has an outer spring and an inner spring configured to be extended and compressed by following tilting of the swash plate; and a control spool configured to be moved in accordance with a biasing force from the outer spring and the inner spring, the control spool being configured to regulate the control pressure, and the outer spring and the inner spring and the support spring are provided adjacent to each other and in parallel with respect to the swash plate. |
| US11767830B2 |
Hydraulic system
A hydraulic system has two hydraulic circuits, each with a pressure generating unit acting on an actuator unit. The generating units are slot-controlled radial piston pumps and form a pump assembly with a single common pump support and single common rotor. The rotor is rotatable on a free protruding section of a common support hub and has piston-receiving bores on axially offset planes. The hub has two first and two second fluid bores. The first bores communicate with first pump connections and first control openings on the hub on a first plane, and the second fluid bores communicate with second pump connections and second control openings on the hub on a second plane. A first and a second adjustment frame, each having an eccentric ring and acting on the pump pistons, are disposed on respective planes perpendicular to the main axis and independently guided in a linearly movable manner. |
| US11767828B2 |
Light turbine, turbine, and turbine housing for vane evaluation
A light turbine, turbine, and turbine housing are described, in which the turbine housing can include a main housing and a chimney. The main housing and chimney define a circular path within which vanes located on the ends of spokes can move. Movement of the vanes can cause rotation of a shaft attached to the spokes. The chimney can be removably attached to the main housing to allow access to the vanes, which can be removably attached to the spokes. The turbine housing and turbine can be configured such that various compositions and/or configurations of vanes can be evaluated in conjunction with one or more forms of energy sources, such as an electromagnetic radiation source. The turbine housing can enable selective evaluation within ambient air, a partial vacuum, and/or the like. |
| US11767824B2 |
Power generating system utilizing expanding fluid
A system for extracting work from the expansion of a working fluid includes a vessel having at least a portion of the working fluid, a heating device in thermal communication with the portion of the working fluid in the vessel for heating the portion of the working fluid in the vessel and expanding the working fluid, and a conversion tool. The conversion tool is in fluid communication with the vessel and is configured to receive working fluid from the vessel when the working fluid expands. The conversion tool is further configured to extract work from the expanded working fluid. |
| US11767819B2 |
Spacer material, for reducing a bond gap between a beam structure and a blade shell of a segmented rotor blade
A rotor blade for a wind turbine including first and second blade segments extending in opposite directions from a chord-wise joint. The first and second blade segments include one or more shell members and internal support structures coupled to an inner surface of the one or more shell members of the first and second blade segments. The internal support structure of the first blade segment includes a beam structure extending between a first end at the chord-wise joint and a second end such that the beam structure is received by a receiving section of the internal support structure of the second blade segment. The rotor blade includes one or more spacer materials arranged within the first blade segment between an exterior surface of the beam structure and the inner surface of the one or more shell members to reduce a bond gap therebetween. |
| US11767810B2 |
Trigeneration system using DME
The purpose of the present invention is to provide a trigeneration system using dimethyl ether (DME), wherein the system produces electricity, controls heating and cooling, and supplies carbon dioxide as a fertilizer by driving a DME engine by using, as a raw material, DME which is clean fuel. A trigeneration system using DME according to the present invention may comprise: a DME tank in which DME fuel is stored; a DME engine driven by means of the DME fuel as a raw material; a DME fuel supply unit for supplying the DME fuel stored in the DME tank to the DME engine; a treatment unit connected to an exhaust line for discharging exhaust gas from the DME engine, so as to treat harmful components of the exhaust gas; a power generation unit for producing electricity by means of a driving force of the DME engine; and a cooling and heating unit for supplying or collecting heat by means of the driving force of the DME engine. |
| US11767809B2 |
Textile cascade assembly
A cascade assembly for a thrust reverser of an aircraft engine. The cascade broadly comprises a number of vanes formed of a pliable material and shiftable between a collapsed position when the thrust reverser is in a stowed configuration and a distended position when the thrust reverser is in a deployed configuration to redirect fan duct flow in a reverse thrust flow opening created by the thrust reverser. |
| US11767808B2 |
Rear assembly of an aircraft turbojet engine nacelle comprising a thrust reverser with sliding cascades
A nacelle rear assembly of a nacelle of a turbojet engine of an aircraft extends along a longitudinal central axis (A) and includes a sliding cascade thrust reverser. The cascade thrust reverser includes at least one sliding cowl, a deflection cascade including a plurality of rows of vanes that each extend around the longitudinal central axis (A) and that are longitudinally arranged from a first front row of vanes up to a last rear row of vanes, each row of vanes including at least one deflection vane for deflecting the airflow toward the outside of the rear assembly of the nacelle, the deflection cascade being movably integral with the sliding cowl, wherein the deflection cascade includes at least one additional neutral row of vanes that is interposed between the last row of vanes and the sliding cowl and that includes at least one neutral vane. |
| US11767807B2 |
Door-closing system for a thrust reverser of an aircraft nacelle
A closing system that includes a closing actuator for doors of a thrust reverser, two sliding members, and a detection device. The closing actuator includes two first connecting rods. Each first connecting rod is configured to be connected to a first lateral edge of each door. The closing actuator is arranged to move each door at least towards the direct jet position. Each sliding member carries a second connecting rod configured to be connected to a second lateral edge of each door. The second connecting rods are arranged to be driven by the doors when the closing actuator moves the doors towards the direct jet position so as to displace the two sliding members. The detection device detects a defect of one of the first and second connecting rods. The detection device is configured to detect the relative position of the two sliding members in the direct jet position. |
| US11767805B2 |
Cylinder cover for internal combustion engine
An internal combustion engine 100 comprising a cylinder head 102, a cylinder head cover 104, an intermediate flange 106 arranged between the head 102 and the head cover 104. A first opening extending from the head cover 104, through the intermediate flange, into the head 102, the first opening includes first internal threads lying inside the cylinder head area, a second opening having an integrated first threaded bolt provided at an end of the intermediate flange touching the cylinder head 102. A plurality of fasteners comprising a screw having a head, and a shaft fastening the head cover 104 and intermediate flange to the head such that the head of the screw rests directly on top of the cylinder head cover 104 when the screw is tightened. |
| US11767803B2 |
Internal combustion engine system
A system and method are provided for an internal combustion engine. An engine system, in one example, includes a cylinder liner positioned within an opening of a crankcase, including a surface biasing a landing surface of an undercut fillet of the crankcase, and including a cylinder opening and a seal arranged in a groove of the cylinder liner positioned axially above the undercut fillet. The engine system further includes a fluid gasket and a combustion gasket positioned between a cylinder head and the crankcase, the fluid gasket and the combustion gasket being decoupled from one another. |
| US11767801B2 |
Internal combustion engine
An internal combustion engine (1) operating in cycles, having: a plurality of piston-cylinder units (2), wherein each piston-cylinder unit (2) of the plurality of piston-cylinder units (2) is assigned an ignition device (3) which can be controlled regarding activation and selection of an ignition timing by an engine control (4), wherein a piston-cylinder unit (2), when the ignition device (3) is activated, produces a power by combustion of a gas-air mixture, which can be transmitted as a torque to a crankshaft (5) of the internal combustion engine (1) an intake stroke (6) and an exhaust stroke (7), each coupled to the plurality of piston-cylinder units (2) a supply device (8) for supplying a gas-air mixture under a boost pressure to the intake stroke (6) a signal detection device (9) for acquiring at least one signal which represents a power demand on the internal combustion engine (1) or from which a power demand on the internal combustion engine (1) can be calculated an engine control (4) for actuating actuators of the internal combustion engine (1), wherein the at least one signal can be fed to the engine control (4), and the engine control (4) is configured in a first operating mode to leave as many ignition devices (8) deactivated per cycle of the internal combustion engine in dependence on the currently present power demand, that the power of those piston-cylinder units (2), the ignition devices (8) of which are activated, results in a torque of the crankshaft (5) of the internal combustion engine (1) adapted to the currently present power demand wherein the engine control (4) is configured to, in a second operating mode, for reducing a risk of deflagration due to unburned gas-air mixture present in the exhaust stroke (7) after a first number (N1) of cycles of the internal combustion engine (1), for a second number (N2) of cycles of the internal combustion engine (1), to have more piston-cylinder units (2) produce power per cycle by activating the assigned ignition devices (8) than would be required for the currently present power demand after the second number (N2) of cycles of the internal combustion engine (1), for a third number (N3) of cycles of the internal combustion engine (1), in dependence on a currently present power demand per cycle of the internal combustion engine (1), to have so many piston-cylinder units (2) produce power by activation of the assigned ignition devices (8) that this results in a torque of the crankshaft (5) adapted to the currently present power demand. |
| US11767799B2 |
System for predicting at least one characteristic parameter of a fuel
A system comprising a distribution grid (2) for a fuel, combustion engines (3), which are coupled with the distribution grid (2) and are configured to combust the fuel, and a computer system (4) comprising data connections (5) to the combustion engines (3) and a data storage device (6), wherein the computer system (4) is configured to receive engine operation parameters stemming from an operation of the combustion engines (3) at a first time and/or during a first time period via the data connections (5) and geographical data of the combustion engines (3) are stored in the data storage device (6), wherein the computer system (4) has a processor (7) which is configured to compute a prediction for at least one characteristic parameter of the fuel at a second time and/or during a second time period later than the first time and/or the first time period and with respect to a geographical location, and the computation of the prediction being based on the geographical data and the engine operation parameters of the combustion engines (3). |
| US11767798B2 |
Engine
An engine including a main fuel injection valve, a pilot fuel injection valve, a liquid fuel supply rail pipe, and a pilot fuel supply rail pipe. The main fuel injection valve supplies liquid fuel from the liquid fuel supply rail pipe to a combustion chamber during combustion in a diffusion combustion system. The pilot fuel injection valve supplies pilot fuel from the pilot fuel supply rail pipe to the combustion chamber in order to ignite gaseous fuel during combustion in a premixed combustion system. The liquid fuel supply rail pipe is disposed at one side of an imaginary vertical plane including an axis of a crank shaft. The pilot fuel supply rail pipe is disposed at the side of the imaginary vertical plane at which the liquid fuel supply rail pipe is disposed. |
| US11767795B2 |
Gaseous fuel leakage from fuel system manifold to engine
There are describes methods and systems for operating an engine coupled to a fuel system having a fuel manifold configured to supply fuel to a combustor of the engine. The method comprises receiving a gaseous fuel flow request indicative of a change in demand for gaseous fuel to the engine; applying a fuel loss bias to the gaseous fuel flow request to obtain a biased fuel flow request, the fuel loss bias associated with a change in mass flow rate of the gaseous fuel from the fuel manifold to the combustor in response to the change in demand; and causing the gaseous fuel to flow into the combustor in accordance with the biased fuel flow request. |
| US11767794B2 |
Hybridisation of the compressors of a turbojet
A twin-flow, double body turbojet includes a fan that is positioned upstream from a gas generator and delimits primary and secondary flows. The gas generator is traversed by the primary flow and includes a low-pressure compressor, a high-pressure compressor, a combustion chamber, a high-pressure turbine and a low-pressure turbine. The low-pressure turbine is linked to the low-pressure compressor by a low-pressure rotating shaft, and the high-pressure turbine is linked to the high-pressure compressor by a high-pressure rotating shaft. The turbojet has an electric motor for injecting mechanical power into at least one of the rotating shafts. The turbojet also has a device for removing power from at least one of the rotating shafts and transforming the excess power into electrical energy. An electric storage means is positioned between the device for removing power and the electric motor. |
| US11767791B2 |
Mobile gas turbine inlet air conditioning system and associated methods
A system, as well as associated methods, for increasing the efficiency of a gas turbine including an inlet assembly and a compressor may include a housing configured to channel airstream towards the inlet assembly, an air treatment module positioned at a proximal end the housing, and at least one air conditioning module mounted downstream of the air treatment module for adjusting the temperature of the airstream entering the compressor. The air treatment module may include a plurality of inlet air filters and at least one blower configured to pressurize the air entering the air treatment module. |
| US11767789B2 |
Turbofan gas turbine engine
A turbofan gas turbine engine comprises, in axial flow sequence, a heat exchanger module, a fan assembly, a compressor module, and a turbine module. The fan assembly comprises a plurality of fan blades defining a fan diameter (D). The heat exchanger module comprises a plurality of heat transfer elements.The heat exchanger module is in fluid communication with the fan assembly by an inlet duct. The inlet duct has a fluid path length along a central axis of the inlet duct between a downstream-most face of the heat transfer elements and an upstream-most face of the fan assembly. The fluid path length is less than 10.0*D. |
| US11767788B2 |
Induction cleaning using alternate layers of a first chemistry and a second chemistry
This invention relates to the field of induction cleaning, more particularly to chemically cleaning the induction system of the internal combustion engine. The carbon that accumulates within the induction tract of the internal combustion engine is very difficult to remove. Chemically these carbon deposits are very close to that of asphalt or bitumen. It has been found that if the induction cleaning chemicals are delivered in timed layered intervals the removal of such induction carbon can be accomplished. The Dual Solenoid Induction Cleaner uses electronically controlled solenoids to deliver at least two different chemistries in alternating layers to the engine's induction system. These electric solenoids are connected to a single induction cleaner nozzle. The induction cleaner nozzle is slipped through the vacuum port opening into the inside of the induction system where it will spray an aerosol of the chemistry directly into the moving air column entering the engine. |
| US11767787B2 |
Catalyst early activation control at cold engine start
An ECM executes a catalyst early activation control at cold start of an engine such that the activation of a catalyzer is promoted by opening a WGV. Further, the ECM performs a diagnosis process of, during execution of the catalyst early activation control, repeating opening and closing of the WGV with a given period and diagnosing whether or not the WGV is stuck, based on whether or not a fluctuation component with the same period as the period of the opening and closing of the WGV is included in output from an intake manifold pressure sensor during the repetition. |
| US11767785B2 |
Vehicle provided with a power plant comprising at least one heat engine cooperating with an air-conditioning system
A vehicle provided with a power plant having at least one heat engine, the vehicle having an air-conditioning system comprising a fluid circulating in a fluid circulation system, the fluid circulation system comprising at least one pump configured to cause the fluid to circulate in a fluid circuit. The vehicle comprises one injection member per heat engine configured to inject the fluid into the associated heat engine, the vehicle comprising a back-up circuit fluidly connecting the fluid circulation system to each injection member, the back-up circuit comprising a distribution device controlled by a controller to authorize, on command, circulation of the fluid towards an injection member. |
| US11767784B2 |
Expander system
An expander system for recovering waste heat, a waste heat recovery system including such an expander system, a vehicle including such a waste heat recovery system and a method for manufacturing such an expander system. The expander system includes a shaft and a coupling portion including a first sealing unit and a second sealing unit. The shaft is inserted through the coupling portion to an expanding unit. The first sealing unit and the second sealing unit are arranged facing one another along the shaft. The first sealing unit and the second sealing unit are configured to seal the shaft in an axial direction relative to the shaft. |
| US11767781B2 |
LNT regeneration with hydrogen for transport engine application
An exhaust treatment system includes an exhaust line, a series of emission treatment units, and an electronic control unit. The series of emission treatment units includes a catalytic unit, a particulate filter unit, an oxidation catalytic unit, a hydrogen injection unit, and a Lean NOx Trap (LNT) for trapping select emissions. A method of operating an exhaust treatment system includes introducing a fuel to a combustion engine of a motor vehicle, directing emissions from the combustion engine to an exhaust line, and passing the emissions in the exhaust line through a series of emission treatment units on the exhaust line. The method further includes injecting hydrogen into the exhaust line via a hydrogen injection unit, where an amount of hydrogen gas injected from a hydrogen inlet line reduces the trapped emissions in the LNT to an inert gas. |
| US11767776B2 |
Propulsion flow path duct systems and methods
A flow path duct system for a propulsion system of an aircraft includes a base defining a flow surface. The base has an internal surface and an external surface. A plurality of perforations are formed through the base between the internal surface and the external surface. A plurality of supports define a plurality of cavities. The plurality of supports extend outwardly from the external surface of the of the base. One or more of the plurality of cavities are in fluid communication with the one or more of the plurality of perforations. A backing surface is secured to the plurality of supports. The plurality of supports are disposed between the base and the backing surface. The one or more of the plurality of cavities are in fluid communication with an internal volume defined by the internal surface of the base through the one or more of the plurality of perforations. The base, the plurality of supports, and the backing surface can be integrally formed together as a monolithic, load-bearing structure. |
| US11767770B2 |
Double bipod fitting to mitigate thermal loading of engine exhaust structures
A system and method for mitigating thermal loading between engine exhaust structures having different coefficients of thermal expansion. The engine exhaust structure comprises a metallic duct portion, a ceramic duct portion, and a double bipod fitting joining the metallic duct portion to the ceramic duct portion. The double bipod fitting is capable of flexing and taking up the thermal expansion differences between the joined metallic and ceramic ducts across the full temperature spectrum that an engine exhaust structure will experience in service. |
| US11767764B1 |
Gas turbine engine airfoil frequency design
A turbomachine airfoil element includes an airfoil having pressure and suction sides spaced apart from one another in a thickness direction and joined to one another at leading and trailing edges. The airfoil extends in a radial direction a span that is in a range of 0.83-0.93 inch (21.1-23.6 mm). A chord length extends in a chordwise direction from the leading edge to the trailing edge at 50% span and is in a range of 0.80-0.90 inch (20.4-22.9 mm). The airfoil element includes at least two of a first mode with a frequency is 3135±10% Hz, a second mode with a frequency is 6634±10% Hz, a third mode with a frequency is 13260±10% Hz, a fourth mode with a frequency is 16838±10% Hz and a fifth mode with a frequency is 17980±10% Hz. |
| US11767758B2 |
Fluid circulation system and method for operating same, computer-readable medium, and controller
Provided are a fluid circulation system and a method for operating same, a computer-readable medium, and a controller. The fluid circulation system comprises: a scroll expander, and an external fluid circulation path, which comprises a high-pressure fluid pipe and a low-pressure fluid pipe. The operation method comprises the following steps: before fluid is supplied to the scroll expander, making the fluid pressure in the high-pressure fluid pipe higher than the fluid pressure in the low-pressure fluid pipe by a pre-determined pressure difference; and after the pre-determined pressure difference is realized, starting the scroll expander and supplying fluid to the scroll expander. According to the present disclosure, the technical problem of a scroll expander being unable to be normally started and work can be avoided, and the invention is simple, practical, convenient, and easily implemented. |
| US11767756B2 |
Method and system for the determination of hydrocarbon accumulations
A method and system for determination of hydrocarbon accumulations in a subsurface geological area are disclosed. The method comprises creating a structural framework of the subsurface geological area, calculation of a mechanical stress, identifying trapping mechanisms, predicting of a relative fold movement, and estimating of the formation of the hydrocarbon accumulations, and determining the location of the hydrocarbon accumulations in the subsurface geological area. The system used for the determination of the hydrocarbon accumulations comprises an input device for inputting a plurality of data, a properties module for creating a structural framework using the inputted plurality of the data, a processor for the calculation of compressional and tensional forces, fault patterns, and a relative fold movement, an estimation module for estimating the formation of hydrocarbon accumulations, a locator module for determining the presence of hydrocarbon accumulations, and a memory comprising at least one of the structural framework and a data. |
| US11767754B2 |
Downhole fiber optic transmission for real-time well monitoring and downhole equipment actuation
Systems and methods for real-time monitoring of well conditions and actuation of downhole equipment are provided. A subsea wellhead system comprises a tubing hanger landed in a wellhead, wherein the tubing hanger comprises a first fiber optic cable; a tree landed on the tubing hanger, wherein the tree comprises a second fiber optic cable; a transducer disposed at a downhole location, wherein the first fiber optic cable is communicatively coupled to the transducer and extends between the transducer and the seal sub; and a seal sub, wherein the seal sub is landed in the tubing hanger, wherein the seal sub comprises: a fiber optic communications line that is communicatively coupled to the first fiber optic cable and the second fiber optic cable; wherein the seal sub and the tubing hanger form an electrical connection regardless of an orientation of the tubing hanger relative to the tree. |
| US11767753B2 |
Method for flow profiling using transient active-source heating or cooling and temperature profiling
A method and apparatus are provided for determining movement of a fluid into or out of a subsurface wellbore, to thereby enable accurate allocation of fluids being produced by or injected into each of several zones of the wellbore. A temperature change is effected in the fluid in a semi-continuous or pulsed manner at one or more locations in the wellbore. A temperature of the fluid is measured at one or more sensing locations downstream of the location of the temperature change. A time of flight model is used to determine, for a plurality of points of interest, a fluid flow direction, bulk flow rate and/or a cumulative flow rate contribution. |
| US11767747B2 |
Drain apparatus for a subsea pipeline
The present invention provides a drain apparatus (200) for use in a subsea pipeline to remove liquid from a multiphase flow in the subsea pipeline. The drain apparatus comprises a first channel (20) for carrying a multiphase flow comprising liquid and gas phases; and liquid extraction means (11, 12, 14, 18) for extracting the liquid phase from the multiphase flow in the first channel (20). The internal diameter of the first channel (20) is substantially the same as an internal diameter of a subsea pipe arranged to carry the multiphase flow in the subsea pipeline, such that a pig travelling along the subsea pipe can pass through the first channel (20). The present invention also provides a subsea pipeline comprising a subsea pipe for transporting a multiphase flow subsea; and at least one drain. The at least one drain is disposed partway along a gradient in the subsea pipe to reduce liquid holdup. |
| US11767745B2 |
Use of energetic events and fluids to fracture near wellbore regions
A method includes placing a fluid in a treatment zone of a wellbore, the fluid in fluid communication with a near wellbore region of a subterranean formation. At least one energetic event generating material is placed in the wellbore, and positioned adjacent and up hole from the fluid. An energetic event is generated from the at least one energetic event generating material, and at least one fracture is formed in the near wellbore region from the at least one energetic event applying a pressure pulse onto the fluid. In some aspects, the fluid is a viscous pill. |
| US11767741B2 |
Motorized pump
An electrical submersible pump (ESP) including a motorized pump having a motor and a pump and that may be employed in a wellbore. The pump rotor has vanes and the pump stator has vanes. The pump rotor is integrated with the motor rotor, wherein the pump rotor and the motor rotor rotate together. |
| US11767738B1 |
Use of pressure wave resonators in downhole operations
A wellbore stimulation operation method includes conveying a downhole assembly into a wellbore. The downhole assembly includes one or more perforating guns and a pressure wave resonator. The perforating guns are axially aligned with a production zone and fired to create a plurality of perforations in the production zone. The pressure wave resonator is axially aligned with the perforations and actuated to emit pressure waves that propagate radially outward and into the production zone. The pressure waves help remove debris from the perforations. |
| US11767736B2 |
Dart for downhole device and downhole device
In a dart for a downhole device according to the present invention, a ball is formed of a first degradable material having a first degradation rate, a mandrel is formed of a second degradable material having a second degradation rate lower than the first degradation rate, and a sleeve is formed of the second degradable material or a third degradable material having a third degradation rate lower than the second degradation rate. |
| US11767734B2 |
Off bottom cementing system
A method includes setting a tubular above a bottom of the well. The tubular having a float shoe attached to a distal end of the tubular and a controllable port penetrating a wall of the float shoe. The method further includes isolating a section of the annulus, opening the controllable port, and pumping cement through the controllable port into the section of the annulus to cement the annulus of the well. |
| US11767733B2 |
Latching tool float valve in combination with cement retainer
An assembly includes a cement retainer, a unidirectional flow valve, and an upper stinger. The cement retainer is adapted to be mounted in the casing string. The cement retainer has a retainer aperture extending longitudinally therethrough from a retainer top end to a retainer bottom end. The unidirectional flow valve is configured to selectively control flow of fluid through the retainer aperture and is housed within the cement retainer. The upper stinger is configured to be removably retained within the retainer aperture. The upper stinger has an upper stinger aperture extending longitudinally therethrough from an upper stinger top end to an upper stinger bottom end. The upper stinger comprises an opening that provides a fluid flow path from an interior of the casing string to the upper stinger aperture when the upper stinger is removed from the cement retainer. |
| US11767722B2 |
Chemical treatment tank level sensor
A chemical tank level system for a wellbore chemical injection tank is provided. The system includes a pressure sensor is located downstream of the chemical injection tank where the fluidic pressure is essentially the same as the fluidic pressure at the base of the chemical tank. The pressure sensor sends a signal indicative of the fluidic pressure to a tank level sensor module. The tank level sensor module receives the signal from the pressure sensor. A processor takes a series of pressure sensor signals over a sample window and calculates an average of the signals over a defined time window. |
| US11767721B2 |
Riser bolt torque system
Present embodiments relate to a riser bolt torque device that is configured to couple a first riser joint to a second riser joint to form a riser of a subsea drilling system. The riser bolt torque device includes a first arm and a second arm, multiple torque tools supported on the first arm and the second arm, and one or more actuators configured to drive the first arm and the second arm to pivot relative to one another from an open configuration to a closed configuration to enable alignment between the multiple torque tools and a flange of the first riser joint. |
| US11767720B2 |
Apparatus and methods of handling a tubular
A tubular gripping tool for gripping a tubular includes a housing; a mandrel disposed in the housing; a plurality of slips movable along the mandrel; and an engagement member disposed in the housing and movable relative to the mandrel, wherein the engagement member is configured to apply a force against the tubular. |
| US11767719B2 |
Robotic pipe handler
A system including a pipe handler that can include a base, a support rotatably attached to the base at one end of the support, a first actuator configured to telescopically extend the support into engagement with a rig and telescopically retract the support to disengage from the rig, and a pipe handler mechanism rotatably attached to the support proximate an opposite end of the support, with the pipe handler mechanism being configured to grip and transport an object from a pick-up location to a delivery location and a system including a pipe handler that can be fixedly mounted to a rig floor with a pipe handler mechanism rotatably attached to the support, with the pipe handler mechanism being configured to grip and transport an object from a pick-up location to a delivery location. |
| US11767715B2 |
Underreamer
The present disclosure relates to an underreamer. In one aspect, the underreamer comprises a body, the body comprising at least one pocket therein, the underreamer further comprising at least one cutter secured with respect to the body, at least one actuating mechanism for moving the cutter between a retracted position in the pocket, and an extended position in which only the cutter projects from the body. In one aspect, the or each actuating mechanism comprises a piston for driving extension of the cutter, and a linkage to a cutter arm with respect to which the cutter is mounted, and a return spring for biasing the cutter to the retracted position. |
| US11767714B2 |
Boundary line generation for controlling drilling operations
A system can generate and output boundary lines for controlling a drilling operation. The system can receive data, including an offset well surveys, measuring instrument information, and a well casing diameter, about offset wells in a subterranean formation. The system can determine reference well values. The system can generate boundary lines for the offset wells based on the received data and the calculated reference well values. The system can adjust the boundary lines, and can output the adjusted boundary lines for controlling a drilling operation. |
| US11767710B1 |
Smart door with controllable access panel
A smart door control system for securely receiving a delivery item and controlling access between an interior space and an exterior space, the system comprising a smart door with an access opening and a movable access panel which selectively blocks or permits passage through the access opening. The smart door further has a control module adapted to receive delivery data identifying one or more authorized items, and a scanning device adapted to read a delivery identifier found on the delivery item. The smart door is adapted to reveal the access opening upon the delivery item being matched with one of the authorized items. The access panel is adapted to variably control the size of the access opening in proportion to the dimensions of the delivery item. The system further comprises a user device allowing a user to remotely receive status alerts from the smart door and issue user commands. |
| US11767708B1 |
Gate apparatus with springless automatic return gate
A gate apparatus having an automatically returning gate, an upper latch operated by an upper button, and a lower latch operated by an upper finger handle. Each of the latches must be opened to open the gate. The gate returns without the aid of a spring to a position close to the closed position or to the closed position by the structure of a pivot or hinge connection between the gate and the frame of the gate. Gate tubes are rectangular in section for their entire length. Wood panels are included in the gate and excluded from other portions of the gate apparatus to make the gate stand out to the user seeking to open the gate. |
| US11767707B2 |
Door assembly for an electromagnetic shielded enclosure
A door assembly for an electromagnetic shielded enclosure includes a metal door frame for defining a passageway into the enclosure and a door for selectively enclosing the passageway. The door includes a door leaf pivotally coupled to the frame. A set of radio frequency (RF) seals is connected to the exposed peripheral edge of a conductive plate in the door leaf. Each RF seal includes a resilient movable finger which overlies a U-shaped bracket mounted along the outer edge of the door leaf. A plurality of air cylinders is mounted within each bracket and is designed to urge the resilient finger of each RF seal into contact with the door frame. |
| US11767706B2 |
Method for manufacturing glass panel unit, and method for manufacturing glass window
A method for manufacturing a glass panel unit includes an adhesive disposing step, a glass composite generation step, an internal space forming step, an evacuation step, and an evacuated space forming step. The adhesive disposing step includes disposing a thermal adhesive on a second panel. The glass composite generation step includes generating a glass composite including a first panel, the second panel, and the thermal adhesive. The internal space forming step includes heating the glass composite to melt the thermal adhesive to form internal spaces (a first space and a second space). The evacuation step includes exhausting gas from the internal space to evacuate the internal space. The evacuated space forming step includes heating and applying force to part of a first portion or a second portion to deform the part to close an evacuation path to form an evacuated space hermetically closed. |
| US11767702B2 |
Refrigerator
A refrigerator includes: a cabinet; a door rotatably connected to the cabinet by a hinge; and a door opening device for opening the door. The door opening device includes a driving motor and a push member configured to move in the forward/backward direction. The push member includes a first end portion positioned close to the front surface of the cabinet and a second end portion positioned on the opposite side of the first end portion. The cabinet includes a cabinet side wall positioned close to the hinge. The door includes a door side wall positioned close to the hinge. When the door is closed, the horizontal distance between the first end portion and the cabinet side wall or the door side wall is smaller than the horizontal distance between the second end portion and the cabinet side wall or the door side wall. |
| US11767698B2 |
Pinch detection during motor restart
The pinch detector includes a first portion that, in a first situation in which the member is being closed in a first closing movement but is stopped in an intermediate position not completely closed, obtains a reference value of a measured physical quantity of the motor, when braking the motor is ordered to stop the member, said reference value representing the physical quantity of the motor just before motor braking; a second portion that, in a second situation following the first situation and in which the member is moved in a second closing movement from said intermediate position not completely closed, compares current values of the measured physical quantity of the motor to a threshold value depending on said reference value in order to detect a pinch at closing member based on a comparison result. |
| US11767690B2 |
Door handle module
A door handle module for a movable part of a vehicle, in particular for a side door, tailgate, bonnet or luggage compartment hatch, comprising a handle support that can be mounted on the outer skin of the movable part, a handle mounted movably on the handle support and having an operating mechanism that can be hidden at least in part by the outer skin, the operating mechanism being operatively connectable to a latch or a latch drive so that an, in particular mechanical, operation of the latch of the movable part can be performed, and further comprising a sensor unit having at least one sensor element in order to detect a user intention in an operating region of a door handle depression of the movable part so that the lock or the latch drive is electrically actuatable in the operating region in the event that a user intention is identified. |
| US11767689B2 |
Lock mechanism and door assembly
A lock mechanism is provided for use with a door assembly. The lock mechanism includes a lock bracket configured to connect to a door or hatch; a lock pin can be selectively moved between an engaged position in which the lock pin engages the lock bracket and a disengaged position in which the lock pin does not engage the lock bracket; and a linkage assembly connected to the lock pin and configured to be actuated to reversibly move the lock pin between the engaged position and the disengaged position, and a door or hatch release device can switch the lock pin from the engaged position to the disengaged position if the door or hatch release device is actuated after the linkage assembly has moved the lock pin into the engaged position. |
| US11767686B2 |
Intelligent cabinet system and locking mechanism therefor
A locking mechanism is applicable to an intelligent cabinet system having a first object and a second object movable relative to each other. The second object is configured to be located at one of a retracted position, a predetermined extension position and an open position. The locking mechanism includes a locking member and a driving device. The driving device is configured to drive the locking member to move from a first predetermined position to a second predetermined position. When the second object is moved relative to the first object from the retracted position along a direction and when the locking member is located at the second predetermined position, the locking member is configured to block the second object at the predetermined extension position. The predetermined extension position is located between the retracted position and the open position. |
| US11767682B2 |
Transition piece for wind turbine tower
A transition piece for a wind turbine tower including a hollow frustoconical piece that is connected to an upper ring and a lower ring. The upper ring is connected to crossbars and the lower ring to radial columns. The transition piece also includes three connectors, each of them being connected to a crossbar, two radial columns and two connection profiles that keep the three connectors joined together, so that a pair of radial columns is arranged between a connector and the lower ring and the crossbars are arranged between the upper ring and a respective connector. The radial columns form an angle of between 65° and 75°, measured between the longitudinal axis of the corresponding radial column with the normal axis of the frustoconical piece. |
| US11767680B2 |
Deployable manufacturing production facility and method
A deployable production facility may be used to produce building modules for use in the construction of buildings, and may be capable of later being redeployed at other locations. A frame is removably mounted to a production floor and is used to support one or more overhead cranes that are positioned over one or more production lines defined on the production floor, and a tent, is used to enclose the production line(s), frame and overhead cranes. As desired, the tent, overhead cranes and frame may be disassembled and redeployed at a different site. |
| US11767676B2 |
Plank siding
A method of painting metal coil for use in forming panels includes placing indicia on opposite sides of an image on the metal coil. The individual sections of the metal coil that include the image can be rotated 180° to create two different looking panels out of the same image on the printed metal coil. |
| US11767672B2 |
Modular building construction
A building panel is constructed of a corrugated material. The panel can be folded into a U-shaped configuration. Successive folded panels can be coupled together using complementary shaped corrugations to fix panels in position relative to each other. Shaped connectors can be used to connect building panels in one plane to building panels in another plane. |
| US11767667B2 |
Modular dynamic building structure and method for configuring the same
A modular dynamic building system includes a superstructure and a container. The superstructure includes: a plurality of columns; a plurality of beams connected to the columns to form an opening into the superstructure; and a plurality of tracks connected to the superstructure and in the opening. The container includes an opening in one side thereof and a plurality of wheels connected to a bottom surface of the container. The wheels of the container are on the tracks of the superstructure, and the opening in the container faces into the superstructure. |
| US11767660B2 |
Control valve of hydraulic system for working machine
A control valve of hydraulic system for a working machine is provided, which includes a main body and a spool. The main body includes first, second, third, fourth and fifth ports, and first second, third, fourth and fifth inner fluid paths connected to the first, second, third, fourth and fifth ports, respectively. The spool is configured to move between a neutral position and a communicating position allowing fluid communication between the second inner fluid path and the fifth inner fluid path or between the first inner fluid path and the fifth inner fluid path. The spool includes a communicating hole configured to allow the fluid communication between the second port and the fourth port, or between the first port and the fourth port, when the spool is in a position between the communicating position and the neutral position. |
| US11767658B2 |
Working machine
A working machine is provided, which includes a prime mover, a first traveling pump driven by power of the prime mover to supply operation fluid through a connector fluid tube, a traveling motor including first and second ports connected to the connector fluid tube, the traveling motor configured to be switched in a first speed and a second speed higher than the first speed, a first pressure detector to detect first traveling-pump pressure near the first port, a second pressure detector to detect second traveling-pump pressure near the second port, and a controller configured, with the traveling motor switched in the second speed, to automatically shift down the traveling motor from the second speed to the first speed, when a differential pressure between the first traveling-pump pressure and the second traveling-pump is equal to or more than a deceleration threshold. |
| US11767657B2 |
Construction machine
To provide a technique where a case of shutting off a battery shutoff switch while a key switch is on is detected, and a warning according to a risk can be issued at time of restart.A construction machine includes: the key switch, an engine start switch, an engine stop switch, a notification device, a controller, and the battery shutoff switch. The controller chronologically stores operation histories of the key switch, engine start switch, and engine stop switch in a history storage section in a non-volatile manner. The controller determines, on the basis of the stored operation history, a risk content in a case of shutting off the battery shutoff switch while the key switch is on. In a case where, the controller is restarted by resuming the battery shutoff switch and turning on the key switch, the controller controls the notification device so that the notification device issues a warning according to the risk content, on the basis of a result of the determination. |
| US11767655B2 |
Cutting assembly mounted on rear of mouldboard
A cutting assembly for mounting cutting tips on a mouldboard of a motor grader has a cutter body including a forward mounting face for mounting along a rear face of the mouldboard simultaneously with a continuous blade body supported along the front face of the mouldboard. A row of sockets in the cutter body are arranged to support cutting tips respectively therein. The cutter body is configured to support the cutting tips on the mouldboard such that (i) the cutting tips are raised relative to the lower blade edge of the blade body in a normal working position of the mouldboard, and (ii) the cutting tips protrude below the lower blade edge of the blade body in a cutting position of the mouldboard in which the lower blade edge of the blade body is tilted about the tilt axis upwardly and forwardly in relation to the normal working position. |
| US11767654B2 |
Work implement for construction vehicle
A construction vehicle includes a frame and a linkage assembly. The linkage assembly includes a linkage member and a work implement. The work implement includes a wall structure defining a first edge, a second edge, and a material engaging portion. The work implement also includes a first support plate disposed proximate to the first edge. The first support plate defines a first opening proximate to the material engaging portion. The work implement further includes a second support plate disposed. The second support plate defines a second opening proximate to the material engaging portion. The work implement includes a conduit coupled to the first support plate and the second support plate and defining a cavity. Each of the first and second openings are aligned with the cavity. Further, the work implement also includes a weight member removably received within the cavity defined by the conduit. |
| US11767650B2 |
Counterbalanced inground traffic control device
A traffic control device, for use with a roadway receiving vehicles travelling longitudinally along the roadway, includes a housing mounted transversely across the roadway with an upper supporting surface that supports the vehicles rolling over the housing. A frame comprised of a shaft supporting tire puncturing members thereon is rotatable within the housing between stored and working positions of the tire puncturing members relative to the upper supporting surface of the housing. Offset counterweights are coupled to the frame to bias the tire puncture members towards the working position. An upper stop member on the housing, formed of resilient material, is engaged by the frame in the working position and is adjustable in height to control position of the tire puncturing members in the working position. |
| US11767649B1 |
Flexible traffic control marker
A traffic control marker having a base with a bottom surface suitable for attachment to a road surface using mechanical fasteners and/or adhesive. A top surface of the base includes rounded edges, and a bottom surface with an inset groove pattern. A flexible outer tube is engaged over an inner tube, where both tubes have a circular cross-sectional configuration. The telescoping tubes are captured within a clamping assembly that is securely and mechanically engaged within a support cavity formed in the base. The base with the support cavity enables enhanced attachment to the road surface, as well as improved drainage through the traffic control marker. The interconnection of the base, tubes and clamping assembly enables the tubes to breakaway from the base after numerous vehicle impacts, and to resist removal of the base from the road surface. |
| US11767642B2 |
Multi-ply fibrous structure-containing articles
Articles, for example multi-ply fibrous structure-containing articles such as multi-ply sanitary tissue products, containing two or more fibrous structure plies, wherein at least one of the fibrous structure plies is embossed and is bonded to at least one other fibrous structure ply by a water-resistant bond such that void volume is created between the bonded fibrous structure plies. |
| US11767636B2 |
Process for treating dregs, treated dregs, use thereof, process for vulcanizing rubber, and vulcanized rubber
Provided herein is a process for treating dregs for the application thereof as vulcanization activator of rubbers, putting an end to this residue generated in the cellulose industry and providing vulcanized rubbers with similar or enhanced properties in relation to those already known. The process for treating dregs includes the steps of: (a) drying the dregs; and (b) micronization of the dry dregs to an average particle size (d50) from 2 to 45 micrometers. Further provided herein are treated dregs, a use of treated dregs as vulcanization activator, and a process for vulcanizing rubber and the vulcanized rubber. |
| US11767633B2 |
Drying appliance having an accessory port for providing external airflow for powered accessories
A laundry appliance includes a processing chamber positioned within a cabinet. A blower delivers process air through an airflow path and through the processing chamber. An accessory port is positioned on an exterior surface of the cabinet and coupled with the airflow path. The accessory port selectively redirects the process air through an accessory airflow path to define accessory process air. An accessory tool that selectively engages the accessory port to define the accessory airflow path. |
| US11767632B2 |
Laundry treating appliance having a spray arm assembly
A laundry treating appliance includes a chassis defining an interior. A rotatable treating chamber is located within the interior and has an access opening. A cover is movably mounted to the chassis for selective movement between opened and closed positions to open and close the access opening. The laundry treating appliance further comprises a spray arm assembly having a spray head. |
| US11767629B2 |
Washing machine
A washing machine is configured to perform washing using carbon dioxide and includes a first housing that defines an inner space and an opening, a drum disposed in the inner space of the first housing and configured to accommodate laundry, a barrier that covers the opening of the first housing and is coupled to the first housing, a second housing that covers a surface of the barrier and is coupled to the first housing, and a motor assembly coupled to the barrier. The motor assembly includes a stator, a rotor configured to rotate the drum, a bearing housing, a rotary shaft disposed in the bearing housing, the rotary shaft having a first end coupled to the rotor and a second end coupled to the drum, and a first sealing part and a second sealing part that are disposed in the bearing housing and coupled to the rotary shaft. |
| US11767626B2 |
Portable plunger-wash bag apparatus and method of use to clean laundry
A plunger-wash bag apparatus that has two components, a wash bag for receiving the dirty laundry, water and detergent and a plunger having a plunger cup configured to move up and down within the wash bag to agitate and wash laundry therein. The high level of agitation of the laundry up and down and along the interior of the wash bag effectively scrubs and cleans the laundry. Dirty laundry may be inserted into the interior of the wash bag along with water and detergent, and the valve cap may be placed over the valve opening to seal the valve. The plunger cup may then be inserted through the upper opening of the wash bag and moved up and down. The plunger may include jet apertures that cause the liquid within the wash bag to rush or jet therethrough and thereby more effectively wash the clothes therein. |
| US11767625B2 |
Additive to improve properties of asphalt cement concrete and method of manufacturing thereof
Reinforcing filaments or fibers, such as aromatic polyamide (aramid) fibers, can be reliably measured and consistently mixed into asphalt cement concrete by soaking the fibers in a wetting agent, then severing them to a desired length, and mixing the segments with other ACC ingredients. The wetting agent holds the fibers together loosely, so they can be distributed more uniformly throughout the ACC without clumping. The wetting agent soaks into the ACC mixture and/or evaporates, leaving the reinforcing fibers behind. |
| US11767620B2 |
Braided cord with changing cross-sectional area
This application describes a braided cord containing a braided sheath and optionally a core surrounded by the braided sheath. The braided cord has changing cross-sectional area ranging from 0.0004 mm2 to 30 mm2 and contains one or more sections having a tapering angle ranging from 1° to 60° when observed in one direction along the cord axis. The change in the cross-sectional area of the cord can be achieved by changing the thickness of the braided sheath and/or changing the cross-sectional area of the core when the core is present. The thickness of the braided sheath can be adjusted by changing the size and/or twist level of one or more sheath strands, changing the pick count of the braided sheath, and/or using one or more shaped sheath strands. This application also describes a process of producing the braided cord with changing cross-sectional area. |
| US11767617B2 |
Article of manufacture making system
An article of manufacture making system for making an article of manufacture containing a plurality of dry solid additives, such as fibers, that utilizes a dry solid additive delivery system with a relatively low Stokes Number for the dry solid additives. |
| US11767613B2 |
Medical implant preform produced using an inside out flipping method
A method of making a medical implant is provided by electrospinning a polymer solution to form a preform around a mandrel. The formed preform distinguishes an inner surface and an outer surface. The formed preform is removed from the mandrel and flipped inside-out resulting in the inner surface of the formed preform becoming the outer surface of the inside-out flipped preform, and the outer surface of the formed preform becoming the inner surface of the inside-out flipped preform. At least part of the inside-out flipped preform forms the medical implant such as e.g. an artificial heart valve, an artificial leaflet, an artificial graft, or an artificial vessel. The products made according to the method of this invention greatly improve the performance and durability of the medical implant. |
| US11767610B2 |
Use of buffer members during growth of single crystal silicon ingots
Methods for producing single crystal silicon ingots by Continuous Czochralski (CCz) are disclosed. A batch of buffer members (e.g., quartz cullets) is added to an outer melt zone of the crucible assembly before the main body of the ingot is grown. In some embodiments, the ratio of the mass M of the batch of buffer members added to the melt to the time between adding the batch of buffer members to the melt and when the ingot main body begins to grow is controlled such that the ratio of M/T is greater than a threshold M/T. |
| US11767609B2 |
Low-dislocation bulk GaN crystal and method of fabricating same
GaN wafers and bulk crystal have dislocation density approximately 1/10 of dislocation density of seed used to form the bulk crystal and wafers. Masks are formed selectively on GaN seed dislocations, and new GaN grown on the seed has fewer dislocations and often 1/10 or less of dislocations present in seed. |
| US11767608B2 |
Methods of preparing 7xxx aluminum alloys for adhesive bonding, and products relating to the same
Methods of preparing 7xxx aluminum alloy products for adhesive bonding and products made therefrom are disclosed. Generally, the methods include preparing a 7xxx aluminum alloy product for anodizing, then anodizing the 7xxx aluminum alloy product, and then contacting the anodized 7xxx aluminum alloy product with an appropriate chemical to create a functionalized layer. The new 7xxx aluminum alloy products may realize improved shear bonding performance. |
| US11767607B1 |
Method of depositing a metal layer on a component
A method for depositing a metal layer on a component is provided. The method includes applying an electrically conductive coating composition including a resin and metal particles on a coating region of the component; at least partially curing the resin forming an electrically conductive coating; and depositing, via an electrodeposition process, a metal layer on the electrically conductive coating. |
| US11767602B2 |
Platinum oxide nanoparticles for electrochemical hydrogen evolution and methods for making and using the same
The catalyst composition includes graphitic carbon nitride and a plurality of platinum oxide nanoparticles disposed on the graphitic carbon nitride. |
| US11767594B2 |
Method and apparatus for atmospheric pressure plasma jet coating deposition on a substrate
A method for plasma coating an object includes an object profile, having the steps of: a) manufacturing a replaceable shield comprising a jet inlet, a nozzle outlet and a sidewall extending from the jet inlet to the nozzle outlet, wherein the nozzle outlet includes an edge essentially congruent to at least part of the object profile; b) detachably attaching the replaceable shield to a jet outlet of a plasma jet generator; c) placing the object at the nozzle outlet such that the object profile fits closely to the nozzle outlet edge; d) plasma coating the object with a low-temperature, oxygen-free plasma at an operating pressure which is higher than the atmospheric pressure by providing a plasma jet in the shield via the plasma jet generator and injecting coating precursors in the plasma jet in the shield. |
| US11767589B2 |
Substrate processing device
A substrate processing device with improved exhaust efficiency and process reproducibility includes: a plurality of reactors; a plurality of exhaust ports in communication with the plurality of reactors and symmetrically arranged with respect to the reactors, respectively; and a plurality of exhaust channels in communication with the plurality of exhaust ports, wherein each exhaust channel includes a plurality of exhaust channels including a first channel extending in the first direction and a second channel extending in a second direction different from the first direction, wherein the plurality of exhaust channels extend through components supporting at least a portion of the plurality of reactors. |
| US11767587B2 |
Sputter target and method for producing a sputter target
A target for use in a physical vapor deposition process includes a matrix composed of a composite material selected from the group consisting of aluminum-based material, titanium-based material and chromium-based material and all combinations thereof. The matrix is doped with doping elements and the doping elements are embedded as constituents of ceramic compounds or aluminum alloys in the matrix. The doping elements are selected from the group of the lanthanides: La, Ce, Nb, Sm and Eu. A process for producing such a target and a use of such a target in a physical vapor deposition process are also provided. |
| US11767585B2 |
Steel wire, a method for manufacturing the same, and method for manufacturing a spring or medical wire products
The invention relates to a steel wire suitable for making a spring or medical wire products which remarkably improve the performance of conventional stainless steel wire. The steel comprises (in wt. %): C: 0.02 to 0.15, Si: 0.1 to 0.9, Mn: 0.8 to 1.6, Cr 16 to 20, Ni: 7.5 to 10.5, Mo: ≤3, Al: 0.5 to 2.5, Ti: ≤0.15, N: ≤0.05, optional elements, and impurities, balance Fe, wherein the total amount of Cr and Ni is 25 to 27 wt. %, and wherein the steel has a microstructure including, in volume % (vol. %), martensite: 40 to 90, austenite: 10 to 60, and delta ferrite: ≤5. |
| US11767583B2 |
FeCo alloy, FeSi alloy or Fe sheet or strip and production method thereof, magnetic transformer core produced from said sheet or strip, and transformer comprising same
Sheet or strip of cold-rolled and annealed ferrous alloy (1), characterized in that its composition is, in weight percentages: traces≤Co≤40%; if Co≥35%, traces≤Si≤1.0%; if traces≤Co<35%, traces≤Si≤3.5%; if traces≤Co<35%, Si+0.6% Al≤4.5−0.1% Co; traces≤Cr<10%; traces≤V+W+Mo+Ni≤4%; traces≤Mn≤4%; traces Al≤3%; traces≤S≤0.005%; traces≤P≤0.007%; traces≤Ni≤3%; traces≤Cu≤0.5%; traces≤Nb≤0.1%; traces≤Zr≤0.1%; traces≤Ti≤0.2%; traces≤N≤0.01%; traces≤Ca≤0.01%; traces≤Mg≤0.01%; traces≤Ta≤0.01%; traces≤B≤0.005%; traces≤O≤0.01%; the remainder being iron and impurities resulting from the preparation, in that, for an induction of 1.8 T, the maximum difference (Max Δλ) between the magnetostriction deformation amplitudes λ, measured parallel to the magnetic field (Ha) applied (λ/H) and perpendicular to the magnetic field (Ha) applied (λ⊥H) on three rectangular samples (2, 3, 4) of the said sheet or strip whose long sides are respectively parallel to the direction of rolling (DL) of the said sheet or strip, parallel to the transverse direction (DT) of the said sheet or strip, and parallel to the direction forming an angle of 45° with the said rolling direction (DL) and the said transverse direction (DT), being at most 25 ppm, and in that its recrystallization rate is 80 to 100%.Method of manufacturing such a sheet or strip, transformer magnetic core made from it and a transformer comprising it. |
| US11767579B2 |
Nickel based alloy for powder and method for producing a powder
A nickel-based alloy for powder has the contents (in wt. %): C 0.01-0.5%, S max. 0.5%, in particular max. 0.03%, Cr 20-25%, Ni radical Mn max. 1%, Si max. 1%, Mo up to 10%, Ti 0.25-0.6%, Nb up to 5.5%, Cu up to 5%, in particular up to 0.5%, Fe up to 25%, P max. 0.03%, in particular max. 0.02%, Al 0.8-1.5%, V max. 0.6%, Zr max. 0.12%, in particular max. 0.1%, Co up to 15%, B 0.001-0.125% O >0.00001-0.1% and impurities dependent on production. The carbon to boron ratio (C/B) is between 4 and 25. |
| US11767578B2 |
High strength and wear resistant multi-element copper alloy and article comprising the same
A high strength and wear resistant multi-element copper alloy is disclosed. The multi-element copper alloy comprises: 80-90 atomic percent Cu, 0.1-4 atomic percent Al, 6-10 atomic percent Ni, 0.1-3 atomic percent Si, 0.1-2 atomic percent V and/or Nb, and 0.1-2 atomic percent M. Experimental data reveal that, after being applied with an aging treatment under 450 degrees Celsius for 50 hours, hardness and strength of the multi-element copper alloy are both significantly enhanced because of age hardening, and softening due to overaging is not observed on the multi-element copper alloy. Moreover, measurement data have indicated that, this novel multi-element copper alloy exhibits better wear resistance superior to that of the conventional copper alloys. |
| US11767575B2 |
Vortex scrap metal injector
A vortex injection system for a metal recycling furnace a delacquering chamber and a melt chamber, and a molten metal flow channel running through each chamber. The system diverts a portion of the molten metal flow through a vortex bowl, after which that portion of the molten metal flow is then returned to the main molten metal flow. The vortex bowl has an insertion port through which scrap metal and other materials may be controllably injected into the molten metal flow. |
| US11767571B2 |
Method of producing grain-oriented electrical steel sheet and production line therefor
To reduce variations in iron loss among materials subjected to magnetic domain refining by electron beam irradiation and to stably obtain good iron loss properties, disclosed is a method of producing a grain-oriented electrical steel sheet including performing magnetic domain refining treatment by irradiating with an electron beam, in a pressure reduced area, a surface of a grain-oriented electrical steel sheet after subjection to final annealing, the method further including: before the irradiating with the electron beam, delivering the grain-oriented electrical steel sheet wound in a coil shape and heating the delivered grain-oriented electrical steel sheet to 50° C. or higher; and then cooling the grain-oriented electrical steel sheet such that the grain-oriented electrical steel sheet has a temperature of lower than 50° C. at the time of entering the pressure reduced area. |
| US11767565B2 |
Use of detection reagent for detecting methylation of genes associated with colorectal cancer, and kit
Provided are the use of a detection reagent for detecting the methylation of genes associated with colorectal cancer, and a kit. The kit comprises the detection reagent for detecting the methylation of genes associated with colorectal cancer. |
| US11767560B2 |
Diagnostic and treatment method for endometrial cavity distorting uterine leiomyoma using microRNA
The present invention relates to a method of diagnosing and treating endometrial cavity-distorting leiomyoma using microRNA, and particularly, a composition and a kit for diagnosing uterine leiomyoma, the composition and the kit including an agent capable of detecting a microRNA expression level in a biological sample; a method of diagnosing uterine leiomyoma of a subject, the method including measuring a microRNA expression level in a biological sample from the subject, and diagnosing that the subject has uterine leiomyoma having endometrial cavity distortion or uterine leiomyoma having a likelihood of developing endometrial cavity distortion, when the microRNA expression level is downregulated; and a method of treating uterine leiomyoma, the method including measuring a microRNA expression level in a biological sample from a subject, and performing uterine leiomyoma treatment when the microRNA expression level is downregulated. |
| US11767558B2 |
Adding nucleotides during sequence detection
Polynucleotide sequencing methods include incubating unlabeled nucleotides with a cluster of template polynucleotide strands having the same sequence when the identity of the previously added labeled nucleotide is being detected. The detection step provides time for the addition of the unlabeled nucleotides to be incorporated into the copy strands in which the previously added labeled nucleotide did not get incorporated. Thus, at the end of the detection step, all or most of the copy strands will be in phase and ready to incorporate the appropriate labeled nucleotide in the subsequence incorporate step. |
| US11767557B2 |
Single cell analyses
Modifications to both hardware and enzymatic reactions used in single cell analyses such as but not limited to Seq-well that enable significant increases in the yield of transcripts per cell, portability and ease of use, increased scalability of the assay, and linkage of transcript information to other measurements made in the picowell arrays are disclosed. |
| US11767554B2 |
Size standards for next-generation sequencing
Provided herein are synthetic size standards that allow one to detect size bias in a sample that includes a plurality of polynucleotides. The size standards can provide an internal control to detect and correct for size bias in data obtained after manipulating and/or processing of sample polynucleotide. Also provided herein are methods for detecting size bias in a sample or in a sequencing run. |
| US11767553B2 |
Kit for determining nucleic acid degradation
A kit for use in assessing the status of nucleic acid degradation and/or the integrity of one or more nucleic acids in a sample by amplifying at least two overlapping regions within at least one locus and detecting the amount of the at least two amplification products. The kit includes a primer and at least two probes that bind under stringent conditions to a sequence that shares at least 80% sequence identity to a sequence selected from the group of sequences consisting of SEQ ID NO. 6 to SEQ ID NO. 47 over a stretch of 80 base pairs, or to a reverse complement thereof. One of the at least two probes binds to one of the at least two overlapping regions and the other of the at least two probes binds to a non-overlapping region. |
| US11767550B2 |
Spatially encoded biological assays
The present invention provides assays and assay systems for use in spatially encoded biological assays. The invention provides an assay system comprising an assay capable of high levels of multiplexing where reagents are provided to a biological sample in defined spatial patterns; instrumentation capable of controlled delivery of reagents according to the spatial patterns; and a decoding scheme providing a readout that is digital in nature. |
| US11767541B1 |
Adeno-associated virus complex with improved expression of RUNX3 gene and uses for preventing or treating KRAS mutated lung cancer
Provided is an adeno-associated virus (AAV) complex for expression of an RUNX3 gene including an asymmetrically modified inverted terminal repeat (ITR). The AAV complex has asymmetric ITRs in which one of the two ITRs is modified, thereby increasing self-replication efficiency in host cells and increasing expression efficiency of a delivered gene, and therefore, compared to existing AAV complexes, the AAV complex has an advantage of improved productivity and gene expression efficiency. |
| US11767540B2 |
Mutated adeno-associated viral capsid proteins for chemical coupling of ligands, nanoparticles or drugs via thioether binding and production method thereof
In a first aspect, the present invention relates to a mutated adeno-associated virus (AAV) capsid protein or fragment thereof wherein a substitution of a wild type non-cysteine amino acid into a cysteine is present whereby the wild type non-cysteine amino acid is exposed on the outer surface of the capsid of an AAV particle. In a further aspect, a mutated AAV particle comprising the AAV capsid protein or fragment thereof according to the present invention is provided. In addition, a nucleic acid encoding the AAV capsid protein according to the present invention is identified together with a corresponding nucleic acid vector, in particular, a plasmid or a gene string. In addition, a host cell containing the nucleic acid vector or the nucleic acid according to the present invention as well as a composition comprising at least an infectious (transducing) AAV particle containing a mutated AAV capsid protein as defined herein together with a non-infectious AAV particle containing a mutated AAV capsid protein as e.g. defined herein is disclosed. Further, a method for the modification of a mutated AAV particle is disclosed allowing a specific modification of the same including an embodiment using a reagent addressing the cysteine residues for binding reaction such as a thioether binding. |
| US11767538B2 |
Widespread gene delivery to motor neurons using peripheral injection of AAV vectors
The present invention relates to compositions and methods, in particular to methods based on systemic injection of rAAV, for delivering genes to cells of the central nervous system in mammals, such as brain neurons or glial cells, and in particular to motor neurons or glial cells of the spinal cord The invention also relates to methods of treating motor neuron disorders in mammals by expression of therapeutic genes. The invention stems from the unexpected discovery that peripheral injection of AAV vectors leads to a bypass of the blood brain barrier and a massive infection of motor neurons. The invention may be used in any mammal, including human subjects. |
| US11767535B2 |
Optimized tissue-preferred promoter and uses thereof
The present disclosure provides the identification of promoters that are preferentially active in tobacco axillary buds. Also provided are tobacco plants comprising reduced or no sucker growth. Also provided are methods and compositions for producing tobacco plants comprising reduced or no sucker growth. |
| US11767534B2 |
Multiplexed genetic reporter assays and compositions
The invention provides methods for determining the activity of a plurality of nucleic acid regulatory elements. These methods may facilitate, e.g., the systematic reverse engineering, and optimization of mammalian cis-regulatory elements at high resolution and at a large scale. The method may include integration of multiplexed DNA synthesis and sequencing technologies to generate and quantify the transcriptional regulatory activity of e.g., thousands of arbitrary DNA sequences in parallel in cell-based as says (e.g., mammalian cell based assays). |
| US11767533B2 |
Compositions and methods for production of myrcene
Provided herein are compositions and methods for producing myrcene by culturing genetically modified microbial host cells that express a myrcene synthase and optionally a geranyl pyroplosphate synthase. Also provided herein are isolated nucleic acid molecules that encode myrcene synthase variants derived from the Ocimum species myrcene synthase, which comprise one or more amino acid substitutions that improve in vivo performance of myrcene synthase in genetically modified microbial host cells. Also provided herein are isolated myrcene synthase variants that exhibit an improved activity for converting geranyl diphosphate into myrcene. |
| US11767530B2 |
Splice inhibiting oligonucleotides
Provided herein are, inter alia, oligonucleotides, kits, and methods useful for increasing lentiviral titers. |
| US11767526B2 |
Treatment of ophthalmic conditions with angiopoietin-like 7 (ANGPTL7) inhibitors
The present disclosure provides methods of treating patients having an ophthalmic condition, methods of identifying subjects having an increased risk of developing an ophthalmic condition, methods of detecting human angiopoietin like 7 (ANGPTL7) variant nucleic acid molecules and variant polypeptides, and ANGPTL7 variant nucleic acid molecules and variant polypeptides. |
| US11767525B2 |
System and method for genome editing
Provided are a genome editing system CRISPR-C2c1 for site-specific modification of target sequences in a cell genome and the use thereof, wherein the system comprises a C2c1 protein or variants thereof and a guide RNA. Also provided are a method for site-specific modification of target sequences in a cell genome using the genome editing system CRISPR-C2c1, and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the genome editing system CRISPR-C2c1. |
| US11767523B2 |
Acrylamide copolymerization for sequestration and production of single-stranded nucleic acid
Provided herein, in some embodiments, are methods, compositions and kits for large-scale production of long single-stranded DNA in solution. |
| US11767520B2 |
Compositions and methods for treating lung inflammation
Provided are therapies, including combination therapies, for the treatment of lung inflammation, including interstitial lung diseases (ILDs), which include the use of at least one histidyl-tRNA synthetase (HRS) polypeptide or an expressible polynucleotide that encodes the HRS polypeptide, alone or in combination with at least one immunomodulatory agent. |
| US11767516B2 |
Methods and compositions for thiol-acrylate based matertals for 3D cell culturing in a microfluidic device
Provided are thiol-acrylate hydrogels and tunable cell culture materials including thiol-acrylate hydrogels, and methods of making thereof. Also provided are systems for forming three-dimensional cell culture scaffolds including the materials, and methods of culturing cells, including cancer cells, using thiol-acrylate hydrogels and tunable cell culture materials. The materials herein can be used in microfluidic droplet-generating devices. |
| US11767515B2 |
Colonic organoids and methods of making and using same
Disclosed herein are methods for the in vitro differentiation of a precursor cell into definitive endoderm, which may further be differentiated into a human colonic organoid (HCO), via modulation of signaling pathways. Further disclosed are HCOs and methods of using HCOs, which may be used, for example, for the HCOs may be used to determine the efficacy and/or toxicity of a potential therapeutic agent for a disease selected from colitis, colon cancer, polyposis syndromes, and/or irritable bowel syndrome. |
| US11767513B2 |
Neuromuscular junction
The invention relates to culturing motor neuron cells together with skeletal muscle cells in a fluidic device under conditions whereby the interaction of these cells mimic the structure and function of the neuromuscular junction (NMJ) providing a NMJ-on-chip. Good viability, formation of myo-fibers and function of skeletal muscle cells on fluidic chips allow for measurements of muscle cell contractions. Embodiments of motor neurons co-cultures with contractile myo-fibers are contemplated for use with modeling diseases affecting NMJ's, e.g. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). |
| US11767508B2 |
Methods and culture substrates for controlled induction of biomimetic neural tissues comprising singular rosette structures
Described herein are methods, compositions, and kits for directed differentiation of human pluripotent stem cells, neuromesodermal progenitors, and neural stem cells into biomimetic neural tissues comprising one or more rosette structures. Preferably, the methods provided herein direct differentiation of human pluripotent stem cells, neuromesodermal progenitors, and neural stem cells into biomimetic neural tissues comprising a singular neural rosette structure that is comparable to at least a portion of the developing human neural tube. Also described are engineered neural tissue preparations comprising biomimetic neural tissues comprising a singular rosette structure having regional neural progenitor phenotypes. |
| US11767504B2 |
Albumin compositions and methods of producing and using same
Disclosed herein are albumin compositions having defined fatty acid profiles and methods of using the same. The albumin compositions described herein are suitable for use in cell culture methods, protein stabilization methods, amongst others. The albumin compositions described herein may improve the viability of and/or promote the growth of cells (e.g., mammalian cells) when the cells are cultured in a medium containing the albumin compositions. The albumin compositions described herein may improve the stability of a biologic when the biologic is in the presence of the albumin compositions. Further provided herein are methods of formulating albumin compositions having defined fatty acid profiles as described herein. |
| US11767497B2 |
System and method for generating and testing tissue
Systems, devices, and methods for producing a tissue specimen and performing subsequent biomechanical testing thereof to quantify various biological/physiological properties and characteristics. The system may include a bioreactor device for producing the tissue specimen which includes a packaged/sealed seeding cup containing a scaffold in a sterile environment amenable to seeding with cells. After seeding, the cup may be stored in a standard laboratory culture tray for incubation. The produced tissue specimen may next be transferred to a testing instrument under control of a microcontroller which automatically performs a series of tests on the tissue and generates testing data communicated to an external electronic device which can operably interact with and control operation in part of the testing instrument via software. Tissue integrity in the instrument may be maintained by sterile fluid circulation and heating systems. The system advantageously provides efficient and reproducible tissue growth and analysis. |
| US11767495B2 |
Systems and methods for manufacturing solid granules
A method of manufacturing a solid granule for use as or in a cleaning agent includes providing an anionic surfactant component having at least one anionic sulfonate surfactant and at least one anionic fatty alcohol-based sulfate surfactant; providing a granule-forming agent; mixing the anionic surfactant component and the granule-forming agent into a solid mixture; receiving the solid mixture in a granulation device, the granulation device having a first roller cutter and a second roller cutter, the first roller cutter includes a plurality of first blades and a plurality of first grooves, the second roller cutter having a plurality of second blades and a plurality of second grooves; cutting the solid mixture into a rough granule by cooperating the first blades with the second blades; and polishing the rough granule into the solid granule by friction rubbing between the first grooves and the second grooves. |
| US11767491B2 |
Eicosapentaenoic acid alkyl ester-containing composition and method for producing same
A method for producing an EPA alkyl ester-containing composition includes: preparing a raw material oil containing an EPA alkyl ester in an amount of from 50 to 92% by mass in the total fatty acids, in which a mass ratio of a DHA alkyl ester to the EPA alkyl ester contained in the raw material oil is 3.3% by mass or less and further a ratio of trans isomers in the EPA alkyl ester contained in the raw material oil is 2% by mass or less; bringing the raw material oil into contact with an aqueous solution containing a silver salt; recovering the aqueous solution containing the silver salt brought into contact with the raw material oil; bringing the recovered aqueous solution containing the silver salt into contact with an organic solvent; and recovering the organic solvent brought into contact with the aqueous solution containing the silver salt. |
| US11767489B2 |
Fluids for electric vehicles
A fluid includes a base stock and one or more additives. The base stock has a viscosity index of at least 80, and either a kinematic viscosity at 40° C. of at least 320 cSt or a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of at least 14 cSt. The base stock includes greater than or equal to about 90 wt % saturates, less than or equal to about 10 wt % aromatics, and a sum of terminal/pendant propyl groups and terminal/pendant ethyl groups of at least 1.7 per 100 carbon atoms. The fluid has a thermal conductivity measured according to ASTM D7896 at 140° C. of 0.12 W/m·K or greater. |
| US11767488B2 |
Lubricant composition and rolling bearing having same sealed therein
The rolling bearing of the present invention is lubricated with a lubricant composition which contains a fatty acid metal salt, a metal dithiocarbamate, a phosphorous-type additive, and a basic additive, and which has a total acid value of 3.7 mgKOH/g or more. The rolling bearing makes it possible to further improve anti-fretting performance, and to reduce a decrease in fretting resistance even when used under the circumstance that fluorine-type grease penetrates into the bearing using urea-type grease. |
| US11767486B2 |
Sulfur-based extreme-pressure agent and metalworking fluid
In metalworking, the amount of sulfur supplied is stabilized in wide temperature and pressure ranges and under an external force, such as a shear force. Thus, a stable iron sulfide film can be formed on the metal surface, and lubricity can be maintained for extended periods. Furthermore, a bulky sulfurized fat or oil with a high molecular weight can be used to form a rigid lubricating oil film with a large oil film thickness on the metal surface and thereby prevent metals from approaching each other. A sulfur-based extreme-pressure agent containing a polysulfide (a) and a sulfurized fat or oil (b) at a mass ratio in the range of 1:0.1 to 1:10. A metalworking fluid containing the sulfur-based lubricating oil composition is also related to. |
| US11767485B2 |
Aqueous die lubricant for die casting
With excellent heat retention of molten metal and better productivity/work environment, regardless of low-speed or high-speed, the usable die lubricant for die casting will be provided. An aqueous die lubricant for die casting in which a phyllosilicate mineral is dispersed at a concentration of 0.005 wt % or more and less than 5 wt % and has a particle diameter of 0.1 μm or less during the dispersion. |
| US11767484B1 |
Bio-lubricant with high viscosity and method
A bio-lubricant composition includes a first component that includes a first triglyceride, which is part of a cooking oil; a second component that includes a first epoxidized triglyceride; a third component that includes a hydroxylated triglyceride; a fourth component that includes a first fatty acid ester moiety; a fifth component that includes a first epoxidized fatty acid ester; and a sixth component that includes a hydroxylated fatty acid ester. A mixture of the first to sixth components at room temperature have a viscosity between 40 and 200 centipoise, and the composition is substantially free of free fatty acids. |
| US11767476B1 |
Systems and methods for crude oil desalting and dehydration in a vertical vessel
A system for crude oil desalting and dehydration includes a separation vessel defining a cavity extending along a central axis having a substantially-vertical orientation. The separation vessel comprises a first distributor configured to distribute a mixture within the cavity of the separation vessel, and a second distributor configured to distribute a wash fluid within the cavity of the separation vessel. The mixture comprises crude oil, water, dissolved salts, free salts, or combinations thereof, and the wash fluid comprises an aqueous fluid. The first distributor is disposed within the cavity below the second distributor, and an interface level controller is configured to detect an interface between an oil phase and an aqueous phase and to maintain the interface within a predetermined range within the cavity. |
| US11767475B2 |
System and process for heavy fuel oil pyrolysis
Provided is a system for continuous processing of heavy fuel oil from recycling waste oil and the processing residues of crude oil into useful products including means for feeding waste oil; at least one hot-gas filter, at least one condenser, at least one rotating kiln including an outer stationary jacket which forms a heating channel, and an inner rotating reactor, and means for removing solid coke from the rotating reactor. The at least one hot gas filter is configured to separate a naphtha/gasoil fraction after the processing of the heavy fuel oil from a soft coke fraction. The rotating reactor is configured to recover a solid coke fraction comprising high contaminant content. The invention further relates to a process for continuous processing of heavy fuel oil from recycling waste oil and the processing residues of crude oil into useful products, preferably with the system of the invention. Moreover, the invention relates to use of the products and waste products produced with the process and system of the invention. |
| US11767468B2 |
Optical tags comprising rare earth metal-organic frameworks
Optical tags provide a way to identify assets quickly and unambiguously, an application relevant to anti-counterfeiting and protection of valuable resources or information. The present invention is directed to a tag fluorophore that encodes multilayer complexity in a family of heterometallic rare-earth metal-organic frameworks (RE-MOFs) based on highly connected polynuclear clusters and carboxylic acid-based linkers. Both overt (visible) and covert (near infrared, NIR) properties with concomitant multi-emissive spectra and tunable luminescence lifetimes impart both intricacy and security. Tag authentication can be validated with a variety of orthogonal detection methodologies. The relationships between structure, composition, and optical properties of the family of RE-MOFs can be used to create a large library of rationally designed, highly complex, difficult to counterfeit optical tags. |
| US11767458B2 |
Cationic formation stabilizers compatible with anionic friction reducing polymers
A wellbore servicing fluid comprising (a) a cationic formation stabilizer having (i) a molecular weight in a range of from equal to or greater than 0.05 to equal to or less than 2.0 kiloDaltons (kDa), or (ii) cationic charge functional groups of greater than 2 to equal to or less than 5 cationic charges per molecule, or (iii) both (i) and (ii), (b) an anionic friction reducer, and (c) an aqueous fluid. |
| US11767455B2 |
Superhydrophobic hemispherical array which can realize droplet pancake bouncing phenomenon
A superhydrophobic hemispherical array which can realize droplet pancake bouncing phenomenon is provided. The superhydrophobic hemispherical array shows an arc-shape structure which is narrow at the top and wide at the bottom, where a is the angle that substrate-gas interface goes across the gas and reaches substrate-hemisphere interface, d refers to the diameter of the contact area between hemispherical structure and substrate, s represents the space between two adjoining hemispheres, h denotes the vertical height from the top of hemisphere to substrate surface, and 70°≤a≤90°, 900 μm≤d ≤1700 μm, s≤550 μm, 600 μm≤h≤1100 μm, respectively. The superhydrophobic hemispherical array has a water contact angle larger than 150° and roll-off angle lower than 10°. |
| US11767452B2 |
Curable composition, especially as crystallizing rubber to substrate bonding primer
The subject matter is a new composition comprising at least one hydroxyl-group containing resin, at least one nitroso-containing compound or at least one nitroso precursor compound, at least one blocked isocyanate and at least one crystallization germ suitable as primer or coating for rubber to substrate bonding, which provides a scratch resistant surface, when applied, and excellent adhesion and steam resistance for rubber to substrate bonds. These compositions can especially be used as one coat systems. |
| US11767449B2 |
Epoxy resin composition and electronic component device
An epoxy resin composition includes: (A) an epoxy resin containing a compound represented by the following Formula (I); (B) a phenol resin containing a compound represented by the following Formula (II); and (C) a dihydroxynaphthalene compound containing a compound represented by the following Formula (III). In Formula (I), R represents a hydrogen atom, and n represents an integer from 0 to 10. In Formula (II), R1 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 or 2 carbon atoms, and each R1 may be the same as or different from another R1. n represents an integer from 0 to 10. In Formula (III), R1 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or an alkoxy group having 1 or 2 carbon atoms. |
| US11767447B2 |
Topcoat composition of imaging blanket with improved properties
Provided herein is a topcoat composition comprising at least one fluorosilicone, a hydride-functional crosslinking agent, an infrared-absorbing filler, and at least one dispersant that is non-reactive with the hydride-functional crosslinking agent, by weight based on a total weight of the topcoat composition, wherein the topcoat composition has a degree of crosslinking between about 10 micrograms/hour/milligrams to about 20 micrograms/hour/milligrams. Further provided herein are methods of making the topcoat composition, as well as an imaging blanket and methods of reducing coating defects on a media coated using the imaging member. |
| US11767446B2 |
(Meth)acrylic copolymer, coating material composition, coated article and method for forming multilayer coating film
Provided is a coating material composition that enables an efficient repair operation of a coating film after coating, a (meth)acrylic copolymer that is suitable for obtaining the coating material composition, and a coated article and a method for forming a multilayer coating film using the coating material composition. The (meth)acrylic copolymer includes: a constituent unit derived from a macromonomer (a); and a constituent unit derived from a vinyl monomer (b), a hydroxyl value of the (meth)acrylic copolymer is equal to or greater than 120 mgKOH/g and equal to or less than 260 mgKOH/g, and the content of a constituent unit that has a primary hydroxyl group of the (meth)acrylic copolymer is equal to or less than 30 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the constituent unit derived from the macromonomer (a) and the constituent unit derived from the vinyl monomer (b). |
| US11767436B2 |
Thermal and cold spray plastic coating covering vehicle fasteners inside fuel tank for lightning strike and other electromagnetic protection
Tunable thermoplastic polymer powder feedstock formulations and tunable conductive thermoplastic polymer powder feedstock formulations are disclosed for delivery to a high-velocity sprayer, along with tunable coatings made from the disclosed formulations and methods for coating installed fasteners, and fasteners, fastener/substrate interfaces and substrates coated with the tunable thermoplastic polymer coatings. |
| US11767433B2 |
Method for forming a titania-coated inorganic particle
A method of forming a titania-coated inorganic particle comprising the steps of (a) stirring a mixture of a titania precursor such as a titanium alkoxide and an inorganic particle such as a hollow glass particles in an organic solvent such as an alcohol for more than 1 h to cause adsorption of the titania precursor on the surface of the inorganic particle; and (b) adding water dropwise to the mixture under stirring to convert the titania precursor to titania which then forms a coating on the inorganic particle. A method for forming a paint formulation, a titania-coated inorganic particle, a paint formulation comprising a titania-coated inorganic particle and use of a titania-coated inorganic particle in a paint formulation is also described. |
| US11767431B2 |
Coloring composition, method for producing coloring composition, color filter, pattern forming method, solid-state imaging device, and image display device
Provided are a coloring composition capable of producing a film having excellent light fastness, and the like, a method for producing a coloring composition, a color filter, a pattern forming method, a solid-state imaging device, and an image display device. The coloring composition includes a coated pigment in which at least a portion of a surface of a yellow pigment is coated with a resin, a halogenated phthalocyanine pigment, a dispersant having an acid value of 40 mgKOH/g or more, and a curable compound. |
| US11767430B2 |
Economical multi-scale reinforced composites
Disclosed are co-continuous immiscible polymer blends of a polysulfone and a polyaryletherketone optionally reinforced with carbon fiber. A method of preparing such a co-continuous immiscible polymer blend of a polysulfone and a polyaryletherketone reinforced with a carbon fiber is also disclosed. |
| US11767427B2 |
Polycarbonate alloy and preparation method thereof and application
The present invention provides a polycarbonate alloy including the following components in parts by weight: 50 parts to 80 parts of a polycarbonate; 1 part to 50 parts of a crystalline polyester; 0.01 part to 4 parts of a maleic anhydride polymer; and 0.01 part to 4 parts of a metal phosphate. The polycarbonate alloy of the present invention has advantages of good alloy stability, and a continuous and uniform distribution of the crystalline polyester in the alloy. |
| US11767421B2 |
(Meth)acrylic polymer composition its method of preparation and use
The present invention relates to an impact resistant (meth) acrylic polymer composition. In particular the present invention it relates to impact resistant polymeric composition suitable for glazing or lightning applications. The invention also relates to a process for manufacturing such a polymeric composition suitable for glazing or lightning applications. More particularly the present invention relates to an impact resistant (meth) acrylic polymer composition and relates also to a process for preparing such impact resistant (meth) acrylic polymer composition and its use in glazing or lightning applications. |
| US11767420B2 |
Plasticizer composition and resin composition including the same
A plasticizer composition and a resin composition including the plasticizer composition. The resin composition addresses limitations associated with conventional plasticizers by improving various properties such as plasticization efficiency and mechanical properties including migration properties, volatile loss, tensile strength and elongation rate. The plasticizer composition is also capable of improving properties such as elongation retention and cold tolerance. |
| US11767413B2 |
Phosphonite compounds as process stabilizers
The present invention relates to a composition comprising one or more (co)polymers and one or more phosphonite compounds that contain cardanol moieties. Moreover, the present invention also refers to the use of the phosphonite compounds as process stabilizers, in particular refers to the use of such compounds for stabilizing and/or reducing the Yellowness Index of a (co)polymer composition exposed to heat and/or mechanical stress. |
| US11767412B2 |
Manufacturing process for dark-color polymer composite films
Provided is a process for producing a polymer composite film, comprising the steps of: (a) mixing a phthalocyanine compound with a polymer or its precursor and a liquid to form a slurry and forming the slurry into a wet film on a solid substrate, wherein the polymer is preferably selected from the group consisting of polyimide, polyamide, polyoxadiazole, polybenzoxazole, polybenzobisoxazole, polythiazole, polybenzothiazole, polybenzobisthiazole, poly(p-phenylene vinylene), polybenzimidazole, polybenzobisimidazole, and combinations thereof; and (b) removing the liquid from the wet film and, in some embodiments, converting the precursor to the polymer to form the polymer composite film comprising from 0.1% to 50% by weight of the phthalocyanine compound dispersed in the polymer. |
| US11767411B2 |
Curable composition containing transition metal adsorbent
To provide a dental curable composition having excellent curability and storage stability. The dental curable composition contains (a) transition metal adsorbent in which a transition metal compound of the period 4 in the periodic table is adsorbed on an inorganic particle which is non-reactive with a transition metal of the period 4 in the periodic table, (b) thiourea derivative, (c) organic peroxide having a hydroperoxide group, and (d) polymerizable monomer, wherein the (d) polymerizable monomer contains (d-1) acidic group-non-containing polymerizable monomer, and wherein a pore volume of the inorganic particle which is non-reactive with a transition metal of the period 4 in the periodic table is 0.2 cc/g or less. |
| US11767405B2 |
Water soluble film, packets employing the film, and methods of making and using same
A water-soluble film including a polyvinyl alcohol resin blend is disclosed herein. Also disclosed are related packets incorporating the film, and related methods of making and using the film and packets. |
| US11767402B2 |
Methods of forming ionically cross-linked gels
The present invention relates to the formation of gels. In particular, the present invention is directed to a method of forming a cross-linked polymer hydrogel using competitive ligand exchange. |
| US11767398B2 |
Spin-on compositions comprising an inorganic oxide component and an alkynyloxy substituted spin-on carbon component useful as hard masks and filling materials with improved shelf life
The present invention relates to a composition comprising; components a) b) and d); wherein, component a) is a metal compound having the structure (I), component b) is a spin on high carbon polymer, having a polymer backbone comprising mono-cyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, fused-ring ring hydrocarbon moieties, or mixtures of these, having a wt. % of carbon from about 81 wt. % to about 94 wt. %, which is soluble to at least about 5 wt. % in a spin casting solvent, and wherein at least one, of said mono-cyclic aromatic hydrocarbon or said fused-ring ring hydrocarbon moieties, present in said spin on high carbon polymer, is functionalized with at least one alkynyloxy moiety of structure (VIII), and component d) is a spin casting solvent. The present invention further relates to using this composition in methods for manufacturing electronic devices through either the formation of a patterned films of high K material comprised of a metal oxide on a semiconductor substrate, or through the formation of patterned metal oxide comprised layer overlaying a semiconductor substrate which may be used to selectively etch the semiconductor substrate with a fluorine plasma. |
| US11767397B2 |
Thermally conductive resin composition
The present invention aims to provide a resin composition which can form a cured product having a high adhesive property and a high thermal conductivity. A resin composition containing an epoxy compound (A), an amine curing agent (B) and a thermally conductive filler (C), wherein the epoxy compound (A) is in a liquid form and wherein the amine curing agent (B) contains a benzoxazole skeleton. |
| US11767396B2 |
Fluorine compounds
The present invention relates to fluorine compounds (I), (II) and (III), to processes for the preparation thereof, and to the use thereof. |
| US11767389B2 |
Crosslinking agent and fluorine-containing aromatic compound
A crosslinking agent includes a compound represented by a formula (1), wherein R1, R2, and R3 are independently a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom, an alkyl group, a fluoroalkyl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group, a plurality of R1 are identical to or different from each other, a plurality of R2 are identical to or different from each other, and a plurality of R3 are identical to or different from each other, provided that at least one of R1, R2, and R3 is a hydrogen atom, and at least one of R1, R2, and R3 is a fluorine atom or a fluorine atom-containing group; m is an integer from 2 to 6; l is an integer from 0 to 2; and each hydrogen on the benzene ring(s) may be substituted. |
| US11767383B2 |
Terminally modified diene-based polymer and method for producing the same
Provided are a terminally modified diene-based polymer having excellent mechanical properties and also a method for producing the same. The terminally modified diene-based polymer is obtainable by allowing a diene-based polymer terminated with ketone or aldehyde groups to react with an aminophosphonic acid compound represented by general formula (1) or (2): wherein in formulas (1) and (2), R1 and R4 each represent a C1-10 alkanediyl group, R2 and R3 may be the same or different and each represent hydrogen, a C1-3 alkyl group, or a phenyl group, R5, R6, R8, and R9 may be the same or different and each represent hydrogen, a C1-3 alkyl group, or a phenyl group, and R7 represents hydrogen or a hydroxyl group. |
| US11767379B2 |
Method for manufacturing fluoropolymer
A method for producing a fluoropolymer, which includes polymerizing a fluoromonomer in an aqueous medium in the presence of a polymer (1), the polymer (1) including a polymerized unit derived from a monomer CX2═CY(—CZ2—O—Rf-A), wherein X is the same or different and is —H or —F; Y is —H, —F, an alkyl group, or a fluorine-containing alkyl group; Z is the same or different and is —H, —F, an alkyl group, or a fluoroalkyl group; Rf is a C1-C40 fluorine-containing alkylene group or a C—C100 fluorine-containing alkylene group and having an ether bond; and A is —COOM, —SO3M, or —OSO3M, wherein M is —H, a metal atom, —NR74, imidazolium optionally having a substituent, pyridinium optionally having a substituent, or phosphonium optionally having a substituent, wherein R7 is H or an organic group, providing that at least one of X, Y, and Z contains a fluorine atom. |
| US11767376B2 |
Catalyst mixture
The present invention relates to a catalyst mixture containing at least one metal complex according to the formula (1) CyLMZp (1), and at least one metal complex according to the formula (2) InLMZp (2), wherein Cy is a substituted cyclopentadienyl ligand that contains the substituents R1, R2 and 3 additional methyl groups, wherein R1 means H, halogen or a C3-C20 substituent and R2 means a C1-C20 substituent, In is an indenyl ligand, optionally substituted with one or more substituents R3, wherein the one or more substituents R3 mean independently C1-C20 hydrocarbyl substituents, and independently for each formula (1) and (2) M is a group 4 metal Z independently is an anionic ligand, p is number of 1 to 2, preferably 2, and L is an amidinate ligand of the formula (3) wherein the amidine-containing ligand is covalently bonded to the metal M via the imine nitrogen atom, and Sub1 is a substituent comprising a group 14 atom through which Sub1 is bonded to the imine carbon atom and Sub2 is a substituent comprising a heteroatom of group 15, through which Sub2 is bonded to the imine carbon atom. |
| US11767373B2 |
Stabilized starch
The present invention relates to a stabilized starch obtained by reacting under alkaline conditions a base starch having a protein content of less than 0.4% w/w with a reactant capable of forming active chlorine, wherein the reactant is used in an amount sufficient to provide between 4000 and 8200 ppm of active chlorine during the stabilization reaction. |
| US11767372B2 |
Physically modified sago starch
The present invention relates to physically modified sago starch which exhibits an increased onset of gelatinization temperature and controlled viscosity development, yet retains significant hot and cold viscosity, the process of making such starch, and the use thereof. Such starches are useful in a variety of products, particularly as viscosifiers. |
| US11767365B2 |
BCMA antibodies and use of same to treat cancer and immunological disorders
The invention provides humanized antibodies that specifically bind to BCMA. The antibodies are useful for treatment and diagnoses of various cancers and immune disorders as well as detecting BCMA. |
| US11767361B2 |
Method of treating lung cancer
This disclosure provides a method for treating a subject afflicted with a tumor derived from a small cell lung cancer, which method comprises administering to the subject an antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof that specifically binds to a Programmed Death-1 (PD-1) receptor and inhibits PD-1 activity or the combination of (a) an antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof that specifically binds to a PD-1 receptor and inhibits PD-1 activity; and (b) an antibody or an antigen-binding portion thereof that specifically binds to a Cytotoxic T-Lymphocyte Antigen-4 (CTLA-4) and inhibits CTLA-4 activity. |
| US11767358B2 |
Human antibodies to Bet v 1 and methods of use thereof
Provided herein are antibodies that bind Fagales allergens, Fagales related allergens, birch pollen, or Bet v 1, compositions comprising the antibodies, nucleic acids encoding the antibodies, and methods of using the antibodies. According to certain embodiments, the antibodies are fully human monoclonal antibodies that bind to Bet v 1. The antibodies are useful for binding Bet v 1 in vivo, thus preventing binding of the allergen to pre-formed IgE on the surface of mast cells or basophils. In doing so, the antibodies act to prevent the release of histamine and other inflammatory mediators from mast cells and/or basophils, thus ameliorating the untoward response to the Fagales allergens in sensitized individuals. |
| US11767357B2 |
Biological therapeutics for infection-relating disorders or conditions
The present invention discloses products and the methods of uses of the products for preventing and treating infectious diseases and the disorders or conditions inducible by harmful antibodies. The harmful antibodies are induced during infection, or vaccination, or use of therapeutic antibodies. The products of the present disclosure comprise immunoglobulin products, serum or plasma, specific antibodies to viral pathogens. |
| US11767354B2 |
Antibody-coupled cyclic peptide tyrosine tyrosine compounds as modulators of neuropeptide Y receptors
The present invention comprises conjugates comprising a monoclonal antibody conjugated to a cyclic PYY peptide. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for use thereof. The novel conjugates are useful for preventing, treating or ameliorating diseases and disorders disclosed herein. |
| US11767353B2 |
Trail compositions with reduced immunogenicity
Fusion polypeptides with modified multimerization domains that provide high expression, solubility, stability, and low immunogenicity to the fusion polypeptides have been developed. TRAIL compositions with the modified multimerization domains show improved physico-chemical and biological properties relative to TRAIL compositions with unmodified multimerization domains. The TRAIL compositions also have lower immunogenicity in the mammalian host when compared to that of TRAIL compositions with unmodified multimerization domains. The TRAIL compositions induce apoptosis of cancer cells and cancer-associated fibroblasts in vivo, reducing tumor size. |
| US11767352B2 |
Histone anti-cancer vaccines
The present invention pertains to novel immunogenic peptide sequences that can be used as vaccines in the treatment of cancer diseases such as brain cancers and specifically glioma. The cancer vaccines of the invention are designed based on the K27M mutated variant of the human Histone 3. Provided are further fusion proteins comprising the sequences of the cancer vaccines, nucleic acids encoding such vaccines, such as RNA vaccines, and vectors and host cells comprising these sequences. Furthermore the invention pertains to T cells and T cell receptors binding the cancer vaccines of the invention, preferably when presented by the human Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC). The peptide immunogens of the invention elicit a HLA restricted immune response and therefore are of use in the treatment of cancer diseases, in particular glioma. Further aspects of the invention pertain to pharmaceutical compositions as well as diagnostic methods based on the immunogenic capacity of the disclosed peptides. |
| US11767350B2 |
AXMI477, AXMI482, AXMI486 and AXMI525 toxin genes and methods for their use
Compositions and methods for conferring pesticidal activity to bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions comprising a coding sequence for a toxin polypeptide are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in plants and bacteria. Compositions also comprise transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues, and seeds. In particular, isolated toxin nucleic acid molecules are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed, and antibodies specifically binding to those amino acid sequences. In particular, the present invention provides for isolated nucleic acid molecules comprising nucleotide sequences encoding the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:5-26, or the nucleotide sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:1-4, as well as variants and fragments thereof. |
| US11767347B2 |
HIV-1 GP140 immunogens comprising modified NHR1 regions that stabilize pre-fusion envelope conformations
The present invention provides HIV-1 vaccine immunogens. Some of the immunogens contain a soluble gp140-derived protein that harbors a modified N-terminus of the HR1 region in gp41. Some of the immunogens contain an HIV-1 Env-derived trimer protein that is presented on a nanoparticle platform. The invention also provides methods of using the HIV-1 vaccine immunogens for eliciting an immune response or treating HIV infections. |
| US11767345B2 |
Antiviral peptide and use thereof
The synthetic peptide disclosed here includes (1) an amino acid sequence represented by any of SEQ ID NOS:1 to 10, or a modified amino sequence formed by deletion, substitution or addition of 1, 2 or 3 amino acid residues in any of these amino acid sequences, together with (2) an amino acid sequence (CPP sequence) that functions as a cell penetrating peptide (CPP), and consists of a total of not more than 100 amino acid residues. |
| US11767333B2 |
Benzimidamides compounds comprising an oxaborinin ring
The invention relates to 4-(1-hydroxy-3,4-dihydro-1H-benzo[c][1,2]oxaborinin-3-yl)benzimidamide derivatives and their use in treating diseases and conditions of the skin (for example, Netherton syndrome, rosacea, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and itch) caused by abnormally high levels of protease activity (particularly of serine proteases such as kallikreins). In addition, the invention relates to compositions containing the derivatives and processes for their preparation. |
| US11767330B2 |
Citrate salt, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of making and using the same
The present disclosure features citrate salts and pharmaceutical compositions useful for the treatment of BAF complex-related disorders. Also disclosed are methods for preparing compounds. |
| US11767329B1 |
Antibacterial compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of treating bacterial infections
Antibacterial compounds are shown and described. In one aspect, a pharmaceutical composition includes a therapeutically effective amount of an antibacterial compound and a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle therefor. In another aspect, a method of treating a bacterial infection involves administering the pharmaceutical composition to an individual in need thereof. |
| US11767323B2 |
Tricyclic pyridone compounds as JAK2 V617F inhibitors
The present application provides tricyclic pyridone compounds that modulate the activity of the V617F variant of JAK2, which are useful in the treatment of various diseases, including cancer. |
| US11767322B2 |
Triazolopyridinyl compounds as kinase inhibitors
Compounds having formula (I), and enantiomers, and diastereomers, stereoisomers, pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, are useful as kinase modulators, including RIPK1 modulation. All the variables are as defined herein. |
| US11767321B2 |
5- and 6-azaindole compounds for inhibition of BCR-ABL tyrosine kinases
The present disclosure relates to compounds and compositions for inhibition of Bcr-Abl tyrosine kinases, methods of preparing said compounds and compositions, and their use in the treatment of various cancers, such as chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). |
| US11767319B2 |
Crystalline forms of a selective c-kit kinase inhibitor
The present disclosure relates generally to various forms and compositions of N-(5-(5-((1R,2S)-2-fluorocyclopropyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)-2-methylphenyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carboxamide useful as a selective inhibitor of c-kit kinase and uses of the same in the treatment of c-kit kinase associated diseases. |
| US11767317B1 |
Methods of synthesizing enantiopure deuterium-enriched pioglitazone
The invention provides methods of synthesis of enantiopure deuterium enriched R-pioglitazone with structure of compound (IV), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: The invention further provides chemical intermediates useful in the synthesis of compound (IV), and methods of synthesizing those intermediates. |
| US11767301B2 |
Bi-functional molecules to degrade circulating proteins
The present invention is directed to bi-functional compounds which find use as pharmaceutical agents in the treatment of disease states and/or conditions which are mediated through macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) or immunoglubin G (IgG). The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions which comprise these bi-functional compounds as well as methods for treating disease states and/or conditions which are mediated through MIF/IgG or where MIF/IgG is a contributing factor to the development and perpetuation of diseases and/or conditions, especially including autoimmune diseases and cancer, among others. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a molecular strategy to lower plasma MIF/IgG level in patients with autoimmune diseases or certain types of cancers. The bi-functional molecule construct is comprised of a MIF/IgG-targeting motif, that is derived from small molecule MIF/IgG ligands, and an ASGPr-targeting motif that binds to hepatocyte asialoglycoprotein receptor (ASGPr). The compounds selectively bind MIF or IgG in plasma and subsequently engage the endo-lysosomal pathway of hepatocytes through ASGPr. As a consequence, MIF/IgG is internalized and degraded by hepatocytes, thus resulting in potential attenuation of corresponding disease symptoms which are modulated through MIF/IgG. |
| US11767299B2 |
Materials for organic electroluminescent devices
The present invention relates to compounds of the formula (1) which are suitable for use in electronic devices, in particular organic electroluminescent devices, and to electronic devices which comprise these compounds. |
| US11767297B2 |
Compounds for inhibiting TNIK and medical uses thereof
The present disclosure provides the compound having inhibitory property against TNIK having a specific chemical structure or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt. The present disclosure also provides a composition comprising the compound or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt. The present disclosure also provides a medical use of the compound, its salt or the composition comprising the compound or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt for treating or preventing cancer. The present disclosure also provides a method of treatment or prevention of cancer comprising administering the compound, its salt or the composition comprising the compound or its salt to a subject in need of such treatment or prevention. |
| US11767293B2 |
Crystal forms and production methods thereof
The various aspects present inventions provide various crystalline forms of (S)-(−)-amisulpride, (R)-(+)-amisulpride, and solvates thereof and methods of making same. In various aspects, the inventions also provide methods of resolving racemic amisulpride. |
| US11767292B2 |
Process for making beta 3 agonists and intermediates
The present invention is directed to a process for preparing a compound of formula I-11 through multiple-step reactions: |
| US11767289B2 |
Methods and compositions for pest control
Methods and compositions for pest control, and more particularly for control of ants, e.g., of the subfamily Myrmicinae, using tyramides. |
| US11767288B2 |
Method for producing amine through reduction of amide
The present invention provides a method for producing primary amines and secondary amines, the method being characterized by reducing a primary amide or a secondary amide in the presence of a reducing agent and an organic metal halide of a group-2 element. |
| US11767287B2 |
Compound and method for producing the same, resin composition, resin sheet, multilayer printed wiring board, and semiconductor device
A compound (A) of the present invention is represented by the formula (1): wherein each R1 independently represents a group represented by the formula (2) or a hydrogen atom, and each R2 independently represents a hydrogen atom or a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, provided that at least one R1 is a group represented by the formula (2); and wherein -* represents a bonding hand. |
| US11767283B2 |
Anti-inflammatory compounds
Synthetic kava analog compounds of formula I are disclosed. Specifically, kava analogs of the structural type 3-oxoclclohex-1-en-1-yl benzoates, and corresponding benzamides are disclosed. The compounds of the within invention are useful in the inhibition of cytokine TNF-α, the management of chronic inflammation such as but not limited to Porphyromonas gingivalis induced periodontitis, and in infective arthritis, either as compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable salts (when appropriate), pharmaceutical composition ingredients, whether or not in combination with other anti-inflammatory active pharmaceutical ingredients. Methods of treating chronic inflammation such as periodontitis and infective arthritis are also disclosed. |
| US11767281B2 |
Manufacturing and purification technology for high purity Propofol
A process for manufacturing Pure Propofol with a purity of more than 99.90% is disclosed, said process comprising dissolving Crude Propofol in a solvent in which it is soluble to form a solution, treating the solution with aqueous alkali to form an aqueous alkali layer and a solvent layer, separating the aqueous alkali layer from the solvent layer using a phase separation technique, distilling off the solvent from the solvent layer, and distilling a residue of the solvent containing Propofol using steam or boiling water in a presence of dilute alkali and antioxidant like metabisulfite, under normal pressure or mild vacuum. |
| US11767280B2 |
Process for making phenol and xylenes
Processes for making phenol and xylenes from a phenols-containing feed are described. The processes involve transalkylation of alkylphenols to form phenol and alkylbenzenes. The phenol is separated from the alkylbenzenes, and the alkylbenzenes may be separated into benzene, toluene, xylenes, and heavy alkylbenzene streams. The benzene stream may be recycled to the transalkylation reaction zone. The toluene may be sent to a disproportionation reaction zone, and the product is sent back to the aromatic separation zone. The toluene can also be recycled to the transalkylation zone. The xylenes are separated into a p-xylene stream and a mixed xylene stream comprising m-xylene and o-xylene. The mixed xylene stream is isomerized and the isomerized product is sent back to the aromatic separation zone. The heavy alkylbenzenes are dealkylated and separated, with the aromatic stream being recycled to the aromatic separation zone. |
| US11767276B2 |
Process for the removal of carbon monoxide from non-catalytic oxidative dehydrogenation product streams
A method of removing CO from a mixture of CO and saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons CO to CO2 is provided. In one embodiment, the method is to contact feed stream with an oxygen transfer agent; and then oxidize at least a portion of the CO to CO2 to produce a stream enriched in CO2. The saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons in the feed are not further oxidized during the oxidation. The oxygen transfer agent includes at least one of: i) water; ii) at least one reducible metal oxide; iii) at least one reducible chalcogen; or mixtures thereof. In another embodiment, the CO is converted to methane. The unsaturated hydrocarbons in the feed are not hydrogenated. In both of these alternatives, the CO2 or methane are then removed. Systems for removing the CO are also provided. |
| US11767272B2 |
Search methods for new bulk materials for cementing applications
A method of cementing may include: providing a first solid particulate material; measuring at least one physicochemical property of the first solid particulate material; correlating the at least one physicochemical property of the first solid particulate material to at least one physicochemical property of a second solid particulate material and at least one physicochemical of a third solid particulate material; determining if a result of the step of correlating meets an operational parameter; and preparing a cement slurry which meets the operational parameter. |
| US11767270B2 |
Joining material and silicon carbide based honeycomb structure
A joining material used for joining side surfaces of a plurality of silicon carbide-based honeycomb segments to each other to produce a silicon carbide-based honeycomb structure. The joining material contains from 0.1 to 50% by mass of processed powder generated in the production of the silicon carbide-based honeycomb segments and/or the silicon carbide-based honeycomb structure. The joining material has an average particle diameter D50 of from 0.5 to 60 μm. |
| US11767268B2 |
Cubic boron nitride sintered material
A cubic boron nitride sintered material comprises 30% by volume or more and 99.9% by volume or less of cubic boron nitride grains and 0.1% by volume or more and 70% by volume or less of a binder phase, the cubic boron nitride grain having a carbon content of 0.08% by mass or less, the cubic boron nitride sintered material being free of free carbon. |
| US11767260B2 |
Use of carbon nanomaterials produced with low carbon footprint to produce composites with low CO2 emission
A low carbon footprint material is used to decrease the carbon dioxide emission for production of a high carbon footprint substance. A method of forming composite materials comprises providing a first high carbon footprint substance; providing a carbon nanomaterial produced with a carbon-footprint of less than 10 unit weight of carbon dioxide (CO2) emission during production of 1 unit weight of the carbon nanomaterial; and forming a composite comprising the high carbon footprint substance and from 0.001 wt % to 25 wt % of the carbon nanomaterial, wherein the carbon nanomaterial is homogeneously dispersed in the composite to reduce the carbon dioxide emission for producing the composite material relative to the high carbon footprint substance. |
| US11767259B2 |
Method of manufacture of copper-doped glasses
A copper-doped glass formed by placing a target glass in a container, surrounding the target glass with a powder mixture comprised of SiO2 powder and Cu2S powder, wherein the SiO2 powder and the Cu2S powder are mixed according to the formula (SiO2)(1-x)(Cu2S)x, where 0.01 |
| US11767252B2 |
Chemically strengthened glass, and glass for chemical strengthening
A glass for chemical strengthening contains, in mole percentage on an oxide basis, 58 to 80% of SiO2, 13 to 18% of Al2O3, 0 to 5% of B2O3, 0.5 to 4% of P2O5, 4 to 10% of Li2O, 5 to 14% of Na2O, 0 to 2% of K2O, 0 to 11% of MgO, 0 to 5% of CaO, 0 to 20% of SrO, 0 to 15% of BaO, 0 to 10% of ZnO, 0 to 1% of TiO2, and 0 to 2% of ZrO2. A value of X is 30000 or more. The value of X is calculated based on the formula, X=SiO2×329+Al2O3×786+B2O3×627+P2O5×(−941)+Li2O×927+Na2O×47.5+K2O×(−371)+MgO×1230+CaO×1154+SrO×733+ZrO2×51.8, by using the contents in mole percentage on an oxide basis of components. |
| US11767247B1 |
Waste solidification compositions, in-situ use of the same and methods of repurposing calcium-containing industrial by-products
Waste solidification compositions and methods of using them repurpose calcium-containing industrial by-products. The compositions comprise either 1) a) auto shred residue; and b) a particulate wood-based product, or 2) a) a solid, particulate calcium-containing compound; and b) a superabsorbent material. The method of repurposing a solid, particulate calcium-containing industrial by-product comprises a) blending the by-product with a superabsorbent material to form a waste solidification composition; b) adding the waste solidification composition to a liquid industrial waste stream; and c) allowing the waste solidification composition to absorb at least 1 times its weight of the liquid industrial waste stream to form a solid waste product. The solid waste product passes Paint Filter Liquids Test Method 9095B. |
| US11767245B1 |
Process for boron removal from water
A process for boron removal from feed water. The process includes the steps of introducing a stream of feed water with sodium borate salt or calcium borate salt therein to an ion exchange vessel containing boron-selective resin modified with potassium sulfate or sodium sulfate. The feed water is reacted with the boron-selective resin modified with sodium sulfate or potassium sulfate. The ion exchange resin in the ion exchange vessel is periodically regenerated. |
| US11767241B2 |
Device for purifying fluid using ion concentration polarization phenomenon and purification system
A purification device is provided. The purification device includes: an injection channel having an inlet provided on one end thereof; a purification channel and a discharge channel which branch off from the other end of the injection channel via a mesh part, and the remaining substance to be purified is discharged through the discharge channel; an ion-selective membrane contacting at least one side of the mesh part; and a buffer part arranged on the other side of the ion-selective membrane which is in contact with the mesh part, wherein the mesh part has an ion-selective coating layer formed on the surface thereof, and when an electric field is applied, an ion concentration polarization phenomenon occurs to the other end of the injection channel and to the adjacent portion of the mesh part, whereby an ion depletion zone is formed. |
| US11767240B2 |
Method for removing a contaminant from wastewater from an industrial plant and a system for performing such method
The present application relates to a method for removing a contaminant from wastewater from industrial fertilizer plant. The method comprises the steps of concentrating the wastewater, of electrolyzing the wastewater and of recirculating the electrolyzed wastewater to the fertilizer plant. The present application further relates to a system arranged to perform the method according to the present application. |
| US11767239B2 |
Filter and metal ion removal device
To provide a filter capable of efficiently removing metal ions in a treatment liquid, and capable of easily obtaining a solution having an extremely low metal ion content. A depth filter includes a porous molded article. The porous molded article is a sintered material of mixed powder or a swollen material of the sintered material. The mixed powder contains dried gel powder and thermoplastic resin powder. The dried gel powder contains an ion exchange resin including a sulfonic acid group, and a nitrogen-containing chelating resin. |
| US11767234B2 |
Method for obtaining clean drinking water from dewatered biological products and a device for dewatering such products
A method for obtaining pure drinking water from dewatered biological products is described. The process is carried out in a hermetic dewatering chamber isolated from the ambient atmosphere and in parallel with a process during which dried products are placed on drying trays. All the process parameters, such as temperature, humidity, and appropriate pressure inside the chamber, are controlled. The vapor generated during the product dewatering process, released from the products, is continuously removed from the dewatering chamber through the upper opening, exits through the outflow channel, and enters through the condenser. The process of obtaining clean drinking water is carried out outside the chamber and is conducted in several stages: vapor passes through disinfectant grids, vapor flows to a condenser cooled with ice water, and the vapor condenses on densely arranged lamellas. The condensate is then pumped to a discharge tub. |
| US11767233B2 |
System and method for groundwater remediation
A groundwater remediation system includes a capillary media supported and positioned such that it is partially submerged into a groundwater source to be remediated. Groundwater is drawn into the submerged portion of the capillary media and further into the non-submerged portion of the capillary material via natural capillary action. As the water evaporates from the non-submerged portion of the capillary media, the dissolved solids within the water precipitate onto the media leaving the precipitated solids for reclamation or disposal and allowing the cleaned water vapor to disperse into the ambient air. In some embodiments, heat may be added to the media, water, or air to accelerate the evaporative process. |
| US11767222B2 |
Activated carbon method and material
A method and system for making enhanced activated carbon are disclosed. A first heated gas including oxygen flows through a fluidized bed including particles comprising activated carbon to form oxidized activated carbon particles. A second heated gas including nitrogen, ammonia or a combination thereof, flows through a fluidized bed including the oxidized activated carbon particles to form nitrogenated activated carbon particles. A third heated gas including hydrogen flows through a fluidized bed including the nitrogenated activated carbon particles to form the enhanced activated carbon particles. |
| US11767221B2 |
Production of graphene sheets from highly aromatic molecules
Provided is a method of producing isolated graphene sheets directly from a carbon/graphite precursor. The method comprises: (a) providing a mass of halogenated aromatic molecules selected from halogenated petroleum heavy oil or pitch, coal tar pitch, polynuclear hydrocarbon, or a combination thereof; (b) heat treating this mass at a first temperature of 25 to 300° C. in the presence of a catalyst and optionally at a second temperature of 300-3,200° C. to form graphene domains dispersed in a disordered matrix of carbon or hydrocarbon molecules, and (c) separating and isolating the planes of hexagonal carbon atoms or fused aromatic rings to recover graphene sheets from the disordered matrix. |
| US11767219B2 |
Semiconductor structure including scribe line structures and method for fabricating the same
A method of fabricating a semiconductor structure includes: providing a first wafer; providing a second wafer having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface; contacting the first surface of the second wafer with the first wafer; and forming a plurality of scribe lines on the second surface of the second wafer, wherein the formation of the plurality of scribe lines includes removing portions of the second wafer from the second surface towards the first surface to form a third surface between the first surface and the second surface, and the plurality of scribe lines protrudes from the third surface of the second wafer. |
| US11767215B2 |
Methods and systems for controlling fluid flow to a fluid consuming asset
A system for delivering a fluid to a fluid consuming asset having a fluid tank is disclosed. An inlet of a manifold is fluidically coupled to a storage tank that contains the fluid to be delivered. A first distal end of a fluid transporting mechanism is fluidically coupled to an outlet of the manifold. A second distal end of the fluid transporting mechanism is fluidically coupled to the fluid tank. A primary valve is fluidically coupled to the fluid transporting mechanism and restricts fluid flow to the fluid tank when fluid level in the fluid tank reaches a first fluid level threshold. A secondary valve is fluidically coupled to the fluid transporting mechanism and restricts fluid flow to the fluid tank when fluid level in the fluid tank reaches a second fluid level threshold. The first fluid level threshold is lower than the second fluid level threshold. |
| US11767214B2 |
Liquid food dispenser system and method
A system and method for dispensing fluids is introduced. A preferred embodiment comprises a sealed tank, a bag containing fluid inside the sealed tank, an outlet for dispensing the liquid in the bag, and a pressure generating device to create pressure in the sealed tank. |
| US11767207B2 |
Multi-dimensional adjustable forklift driving system
A multi-dimensional adjustable forklift driving system includes a cab in which a steering wheel control system, a base plate control system and a pedal system are provided; where the steering wheel control system includes a steering wheel diverter and a first telescopic adjustment device, which is connected to the steering wheel diverter to drive the steering wheel diverter to move; the base plate control system includes a base plate assembly and a second telescopic adjustment device connected to the base plate assembly to drive the base plate assembly to move up and down; the pedal system includes a pedal body and a third telescopic adjustment device connected to the pedal body to drive the pedal body to move. The multi-dimensional adjustable forklift driving system is capable of creating a relatively large space, thereby facilitating the driver getting on or off the vehicle. |
| US11767203B2 |
System and method for adjustable standing platform with foot pedal controls
Provided is a system and method for an adjustable standing platform for a person. The adjustable standing platform includes a base structured and arranged to be disposed upon a support surface with a movable platform disposed above and generally parallel to the base, the movable platform having at least one removable foot pedal controller providing at least a portion of a standing area, each removable foot pedal controller in wireless communication with at least one associated remote base unit. An actuator couples the movable platform to the base, the actuator structured and arranged to move the movable platform generally towards or away from the base. A flexible outer element substantially enclosing the adjustable standing platform, the flexible outer element structured and arranged to expand and contract as the movable platform moves relative to the base. An associated method of providing and using the adjustable standing platform is also provided. |
| US11767195B2 |
Safety inspection system for occupant evacuation elevator, and method thereof
A safety inspection system of an occupant evacuation elevator capable of having a laser range finder installed on each of an elevator rope and an elevator guide rail of the occupant evacuation elevator of a skyscraper and checking a length and verticality of each of the elevator rope and the elevator guide rail measured from the laser range finder to monitor slight distortion or location variation in real time, and accordingly, capable of easily performing a safety inspection of the occupant evacuation elevator, capable of performing the safety inspection of the occupant evacuation elevator in real time to operate the occupant evacuation elevator again in an operation mode of the occupant evacuation elevator according to an occurrence of a disaster situation in the skyscraper, and accordingly, capable of safely and quickly evacuating occupants and a method thereof are provided. |
| US11767189B2 |
Automatic lapless butt material splice
Devices, methods, and systems for splicing a trailing edge of an outgoing roll with a leading edge of a replacement roll with a lapless butt splice on-the-fly during converting and printing production. A first strip of adhesive tape may be placed partially under the leading edge, such that a portion of the adhesive tape remains exposed beyond the leading edge. The replacement roll may be accelerated to match the speed of the outgoing web's movement, a trailing edge of the outgoing web may be cut free from the outgoing roll, and the trailing edge of the outgoing roll may be positioned over the exposed portion of the adhesive tape. A second strip of adhesive tape may be applied over the leading edge and trailing edge using a splicer roller timed to apply the tape when the edges pass proximate to the splicer roller. |
| US11767187B2 |
Sheet processing apparatus and foreign-object entry determination method
A sheet processing apparatus includes a plurality of coils that are provided in a feeding section which feeds a sheet that has been taken in into a transport path and that generate magnetic fields and a control section that determines, on the basis of differential values between signals output from the plurality of coils, whether a foreign object has entered the feeding section. |
| US11767184B2 |
Feeder and image forming apparatus
A feeder includes a body, a mount portion disposed in the body to support from below part of recording media stacked thereon, a lift that raises the mount portion, a support portion connected to the body to support from below another part of the recording media while the mount portion is raised, the support portion being located higher than a position of a mount surface of the mount portion while the recording media are stacked on the mount portion, a blowing portion that blows air between the recording media stacked on the mount portion, and a transport portion that transports the recording media stacked on the mount portion. |
| US11767173B2 |
System for handling plates in a machine processing containers
A handling system in a machine for processing containers, including a plurality of support plates circulating in a closed circuit, each support plate including one or more housings, each housing being able to hold a container, a working portion, in which the support plates circulate in a horizontal position, with a first member for moving the support plates along a first axial direction, a rapid return portion, with a second moving member configured to move the support plates along an opposite axial direction, the support plates circulating in the return portion in a vertical return orientation, the handling system including rotation stations for pivoting the support plates. |
| US11767172B2 |
Bin sweep auger unplugging system
A bin sweep auger unplugging system for unplugging a central unloading sump in a storage bin. The bin sweep auger unplugging system generally includes an auger having a driven shaft with auger fighting, a drive unit having a drive shaft, and a clutch connected between the drive shaft and the driven shaft. The clutch selectively transfers the rotation of the drive shaft to the driven shaft of the auger. The drive shaft includes a clump breakup component that breaks up the clump of granular material above the unloading sump when the drive shaft is rotated. The clutch is disengaged when breaking up a clump of granular material to prevent the rotation of the auger. |
| US11767169B2 |
Warehousing systems and methods
Warehouse automation and methods of controlling material flow can be used to enhance the efficiencies of warehouse operations. For example, automation systems and methods can be used to efficiently optimize the storage density of items in warehouses. In some examples, warehouse workers are automatically provided with instructions for how to assemble pallet loads of incoming items to a height that is determined based on the goal of fully utilizing open warehouse storage rack spaces. In some examples, a plan for optimizing the build-height of pallet loads of an incoming shipment is determined in advance of receiving the shipment. |
| US11767168B2 |
Automatic transportation of pallets of goods
A layer pick system optimizes usage of a layer picker gantry or robotic arm by arranging and/or displacing the gantry or arm in optimal locations with respect to one or more groups of pallets, and/or by grouping pallets by their attributes and arranging the same group of pallets close to each other. In some implementations, a plurality of pallets is categorized into multiple groups by different velocities. |
| US11767166B2 |
Roll out cart collar
A container assembly includes a container body having a side wall extending upward from a base to define a mouth. A lid is pivotably secured to the container body and is pivotable between an open position and a closed position over the mouth of the container body. A collar is secured to an upper edge of the side wall of the container body. The collar reinforces the mouth of the container to prevent deformation thereof, such as by bears, and access between the lid and mouth of the container. |
| US11767162B2 |
Modular facility formation system and shipping method
A modular facility formation system includes any number of modules that may be coupled to one another to create a facility. Walls of the facility may be provided by one or more removeable walls, the walls of a shipping container, or a combination thereof. When installed within a shipping container, upper and lower braces are pressure fit into the shipping container without penetrating the container. The lower braces are configured to engage guidance mechanisms of the modules to guide the modules into a stowage position within the shipping container and to secure the modules in place. The modules may be configured with a pre-determined internal configuration corresponding to a defined function of the room within the facility. |
| US11767160B2 |
Flat-pack shipping container
The present invention relates to a folding container (100) that comprises a base (102) further comprising a floor (112). At least two side panels (104, 104′) are mechanically attached to the base. A rear panel (106) comprises rear hinges (118) attached thereto that are pivotably connected to the base (102) and operable to pivot between a folded position that contacts the floor and a vertically deployed position. A hinge block (119) is attached to the base (102). A front panel (108) comprising a front door (109), and further comprising front hinges (122) is pivotably connected to the hinge block (119), and operable to pivot between a folded position that contacts the front panel (108) and a vertically deployed position. |
| US11767159B2 |
Transport of powders
A powder container (10) comprising a pressure vessel (12) for containing a quantity of powder (14) and a quantity of pressurised gas (32), an outlet through which, in use, the powder (14) can flow out of the pressure vessel (12), and an outlet valve (24) for selectively opening and closing the outlet, wherein the container (10) further comprises a data sensing and/or logging means (56, 58, 60, 62, 64) adapted to monitor and/or log various parameters of the powder (14) and/or the pressurised gas (32) and further comprising a control unit (54) adapted record and log the sensor readings either continuously, or at intervals, the control unit (54) comprising a communications module adapted to relay sensor readings, or log files, to a remote monitoring station. |
| US11767158B2 |
Bulk flux bag hybrid liner bag
A liner bag for, for example, a flexible intermediate bulk container (FIBC) includes a body portion formed by at least two sheets. The body portion has a first end and a second end defining a cavity therebetween. The first end has an opening for receiving a product. The liner bag also includes at least one seal (e.g., a vertical seal) joining the two sheets. The liner bag further includes at least one polymer flange secured to the two sheets and extending outward from the vertical seal to provide at least one fastening location to secure the liner bag to the container. |
| US11767153B2 |
Mineral entrained plastic formulations as puncturing elements
Puncture elements and methods for using the same are disclosed. The puncture elements according to the disclosed concept include a cutting edge or a sharp and are composed of a mineral loaded polymer. The minerals of the mineral loaded polymer include an active agent, such as a desiccant. Optionally, the puncture elements are used to puncture a cover (e.g., foil seal) of a package. |
| US11767152B2 |
Re-sealing vacuum package receptacle
A resealable, vacuum packable receptacle has a container, a sealing layer, an inner lid, and an outer lid. When (i) the outer lid opening receives the inner lid, (ii) the inner lid is threadably mated with the container, and (iii) the container has the sealing layer positioned over the container's mouth; (A) a portion of the outer lid causes the outer lid or the inner lid to contact the sealing layer to push a desired amount of air from the container which then results in inhibiting air from entering or exiting the container, or (B) the distance between the outer lid's top surface and the inner lid's top surface can be altered, and when the distance is increased, the air pressure in the container is decreased. |
| US11767149B2 |
Lid for container
An insulating container may include an opening, which can be sealed by a closure. The closure may have an upper portion with a handle that has a circular curvature equal to the cylindrical portion of the closure. The closure may also have a lower portion that is joined to the upper portion by an injection molded polymer element. The closure may also be in the form of “flip” type of closure such that the lid can be selectably opened or closed by the user by rotating a flip closure into either the opened or closed position. The closure may also be a two-part lid having a lower cap that may be configured to be removably-coupled to the container and an upper cap that may be configured to be removably-coupled to the lower cap. |
| US11767143B2 |
Package covers and associated assemblies and methods
Package covers, assemblies, and methods of making the same are provided herein. A package cover is formed of a foldable paperboard blank that has a front panel, a rear panel, a tab extending from the front panel, and a shoulder connecting the front and rear panels, wherein the rear panel defines a notch configured to receive the tab therethrough when the blank is folded into a cover configuration, and wherein the front panel is printed. |
| US11767139B2 |
Method for producing a package
A method for producing a package which has a formed part with a product cavity, and a lidding film covering the product cavity. According to the method, a seam is defined, the seam is divided into sections, a pull-off force for pulling the lidding film from the formed part at least for a first section is determined, and the lidding film is sealed to the formed part. The sealing temperature for the first section is selected based on the pull-off force. |
| US11767136B1 |
Shipping pallet wrapping system
A pallet wrapping system with a support bar and at least two adjustment arms coupled to the support bar. The at least two adjustment arms are configured to narrow the width of a stretch film for wrapping a palletized load. Each of the adjustment arms has a captive nut, a stud, a guide, and an adjustment knob. The captive nut is coupled to and configured to translate along the support bar. The stud has a fixed end coupled to the captive nut and a free end extending away from the support bar. The guide has a cylindrical body with an aperture extending through the cylindrical body and a support flange extending outward from the cylindrical body. The stud extends through the aperture. The adjustment knob is coupled to the free end of the stud. The location of each of the adjustment arms along the support bar is adjustable. |
| US11767135B2 |
Unmanned vehicle
A main body of an unmanned vehicle is provided. The main body comprises a propulsion-receiving module having a mount point for removably mounting a propulsion source, a payload-receiving module having a mount point for removably mounting a payload, and a damper interposed between the payload-receiving module and the propulsion-receiving module to inhibit transmission of vibrations from the propulsion-receiving module to the payload-receiving module when the payload-receiving module and the propulsion-receiving module are in mechanical communication. |
| US11767134B2 |
Power-enhanced slew maneuvers
For power-enhanced slew maneuvers, a method determines a power collection function for a satellite. The method determines a power cost function for the satellite. The method calculates a power enhanced slew maneuver based on the power collection function and the power cost function. |
| US11767131B2 |
Docking station for unmanned aerial vehicles
A docking assembly for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The docking assembly includes a dock having a shaft. The present invention further includes UAVs. Each of the UAVs include a slot sized such that the shaft may slidably engage the slot. The shaft of the dock inserts through the slot of the UAVs, thereby docking the UAVs on the dock. |
| US11767130B2 |
System and method for launching and retrieving unmanned aerial vehicle from carrier in motion
A system for deploying and retrieving an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with a UAV carrier including a UAV bay, where the system includes a UAV pad including a UAV pad base and a UAV pad coupler to couple the UAV to the UAV pad base; a mechanical arm including a first end configured to couple to the UAV carrier, and a second end configured to couple to the UAV pad; and a controller configured to determine a deployment position for the UAV pad, determine a retrieval position for the UAV pad, control the UAV pad, and control the mechanical arm. |
| US11767126B2 |
Methods and systems for automatic time keeping of electronic checklists
Disclosed are methods, systems, and non-transitory computer-readable medium for automatic time keeping of an electronic checklist. One method may include: receiving a user and/or system input associated with a graphical user interface (GUI) of an electronic checklist; determining whether the user and/or system input triggers a timer event; in response to determining that the user and/or system input triggers the timer event, determining whether the timer event is a first type of timer event or a second type of timer event; in response to determining that the timer event is the first type of timer event, performing a first timer process; and in response to determining that the timer event is the second type of timer event, performing a second timer process. |
| US11767123B2 |
Mount to safely secure a cutter of an automatic activation device
Systems and methods to cut a closing loop to deploy a parachute. The system includes a cutter with a body with a cutter opening that extends through the body and a blade that is movable across the cutter opening. Processing circuitry is configured to signal the cutter to move the blade across the cutter opening. A mount includes a base, a retainer with a channel sized to receive the cutter, and a mount opening that extends through the mount and across the channel. The cutter is configured to fit within the channel with the cutter opening aligned with the mount opening to form a through-opening such that the closing loop extends through the cutter and the mount. |
| US11767122B2 |
Cargo parachute system intermediate load attachment platform having reduced force release and parachute systems using same
An Intermediate Load Attachment Platform (ILAP) for attaching a cargo load to at least one main parachute, the ILAP protects a release mechanism disposed at least partially therein, the release mechanism is coupled to a drogue mechanism, such that the drogue is released from the ILAP when the release mechanism is opened, thus beginning deployment of the main canopy. |
| US11767120B2 |
Raised passenger seat assemblies
A passenger seat assembly includes a riser attached to an upper surface of a floor of the vehicle, a seat attached to an upper surface of the riser, and at least one shell portion attached to the upper surface of the riser. The riser includes at least one door for accessing an interior volume of the riser. At least a portion of the interior volume of the riser is a luggage storage volume. |
| US11767118B2 |
Waste disposal device for aircraft lavatory unit
A foot pedal, which swings a waste flap from a closed position to an opened position, is disposed near a section on a floor of an aircraft lavatory unit directly below a waste compartment. A foot pedal support mechanism is configured such that the foot pedal at the upper limit position is inclined and supported with a foot pedal rear end located directly below the waste compartment being located above a foot pedal front end away from the waste compartment and that the foot pedal rear end swings in a vertical direction by using the foot pedal front end as a fulcrum. |
| US11767116B2 |
Method and apparatus for detecting seatbelt compliance in commercial passenger aircraft
A seatbelt detection system detects seatbelt use in each seat of a passenger aircraft to produce safety-compliance data. A computer system, which is communicatively coupled to the seatbelt detection system, receives sensor data from a plurality of sensors in an aircraft cabin; and employ an artificial intelligence (AI) program to train on input data comprising at least one of safety compliance data, aircraft system data, cabin environment data, cabin operations data, or aircraft operations data; and the AI program is configured to minimize a summed error of predictions of seatbelt compliance. |
| US11767115B2 |
Vehicle, system, and method for vertical take-off and landing
Disclosed herein are a vehicle system and method for VTOL. The vehicle system includes: a carrier vehicle and a cruise vehicle. The carrier vehicle includes one or more fuselages, one or more wings, one or more attach units coupled to the one or more fuselages or to the one or more wings, and propulsion systems operable to provide, at least, substantially vertical thrust and substantially horizontal thrust. The cruise vehicle includes one or more fuselages for carrying passengers or cargo and one or more wings. The one or more attach units of the carrier vehicle are adapted to couple to the cruise vehicle to detachably engage. |
| US11767111B1 |
Slotted receptacle for payload handle to secure payload within a UAV
An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) including a fuselage body having a cavity that forms a cargo bay for transporting a payload; an access opening positioned in the cargo bay adapted to receive the payload; a winch system positioned in an upper portion of the fuselage body above the cargo bay, the winch system configured to suspend the payload within the cargo bay; wherein a tether has a first end attached to the winch system and a second end attached to a payload coupling apparatus that includes a downwardly extending slot positioned above a lip of the payload coupling apparatus, the lip of the payload coupling apparatus is configured to extend through an opening in the handle of the payload to secure the payload to the handle of the payload; and wherein the upper portion of the fuselage body includes a vertical handle slot for receiving the handle of the payload. |
| US11767109B2 |
Modular unmanned air vehicles
Embodiments relate to reconfigurable unmanned vehicles (100). Such vehicles (100) comprise a fuselage (102) presenting a bay (118) for receiving a plurality of components (120-128), each of the plurality of components (120-128) relating to a respective entity for at least one of flight control or operation of the unmanned vehicle (100). The bay (118) comprising a bus to support communications between at least two of the plurality of components (120-128), the plurality of components (120-128) comprising a controller to determine a configuration or presence of one or more than one component of the plurality of components (120-128) when coupled to the bus. |
| US11767105B2 |
Mount for supporting a component and attenuating noise
One example of a mount for a rotorcraft comprises a structural support member, a bracket, and an elastomer. The bracket is configured to attach to a component of the rotorcraft. The component of the rotorcraft produces vibrations at a first frequency. The structural support member configured to transfer a weight of the component of a rotorcraft to an airframe of the rotorcraft. A rotor system of the aircraft vibrates the airframe of the rotorcraft at a second frequency. The elastomer is located between a structural support member and a bracket. The elastomer is configured to attenuate noise caused by the vibrations at the first frequency by isolating the vibrations at the first frequency from reaching the airframe of the rotorcraft while the airframe vibrates at the second frequency. |
| US11767104B2 |
Vortex generator
A vortex generator, includes a vane, mountable on an aerodynamic surface of an aircraft, and an actuator that rotates the vane between a stowed position and a deployed position. The actuator includes a linear actuator, composed at least in part of a shape memory alloy (SMA), that when thermally activated facilitates rotation of the vane between the stowed position to the deployed position. Thermal activation of the SMA is caused via one or more of joule heating, conduction, and induction in response to one or more of an electronic command signal and a wireless command signal. The electronic command signal and the wireless command signal may be transmitted in response to ambient conditions, aircraft flight conditions, and aircraft mission. |
| US11767102B2 |
Aircraft, systems, and methods for trim control in fly-by-wire aircraft systems
Aircraft, fly-by-wire systems, and controllers are provided. An aircraft includes a trim control system and a fly-by-wire system. The trim control system is configured for controlling surfaces of the aircraft. The fly-by-wire system is communicatively coupled with the trim control system and includes an input device and a controller. The input device is configured to receive a re-trim input from a user. The controller is communicatively coupled with the input device and is configured to control the trim control system, to obtain the re-trim input from the user, and to set a pitch trim of the aircraft based on a stable flight condition at a present airspeed of the aircraft in response to the re-trim input from the input device. |
| US11767100B2 |
Aircraft spoiler and actuation apparatus
An aircraft wing with a wing structure and a spoiler movable between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration are disclosed. The spoiler includes an actuator configurable between an engaged mode and a disengaged mode. When the actuator is in the engaged mode, the actuator can restrict movement of the spoiler and move the spoiler between the stowed configuration and deployed configuration. In the disengaged mode, the actuator allows free movement of the spoiler, such that the spoiler may pop up due to reduced air pressure on the aircraft wing. |
| US11767098B2 |
Propeller blade or vane for an aircraft with particular weaving of a fibre preform receiving a bladder filled with a shaping foam
A blade includes a fibrous reinforcement having a three-dimensional weave densified by a matrix, the fibrous reinforcement including, in a single woven piece, a root and an aerodynamic profile part extending along a longitudinal direction between the root part and a blade tip portion and along a transverse direction between a leading and a trailing edge portion. The profile part includes first and second suction side and pressure side faces. The fibrous reinforcement includes a separation forming a housing inside the fibrous reinforcement, a bladder filled with a shaping foam being present in the housing. The separation extends over a separation zone inside the profile part of the fibrous reinforcement comprised between the root part and the blade tip portion in the longitudinal direction and between the leading and the trailing edge portion in the transverse direction. The separation opens to the outside of the profile part. |
| US11767096B2 |
Systems and methods for indicating release of a canopy of an aircraft
A system for initiating a canopy release signal for a canopy of an aircraft includes a first striker secured to the canopy, and a first initiator assembly secured to a fuselage of the aircraft. The first initiator assembly has a protrusion. The first striker is configured to be rotated against the protrusion of the first initiator assembly. The canopy release signal is output in response to the first striker rotating against the protrusion of the first initiator assembly. |
| US11767094B2 |
Outboard motor
An outboard motor includes a propeller shaft, a lower case, an upper case, and a splash guard. The lower case houses the propeller shaft. The upper case is located above the lower case. The splash guard includes an upper plate that projects forward from the upper case. The splash guard is separate from the upper case and is attached to the upper case. |
| US11767088B1 |
Water management systems for preventing water ingestion in electrically powered inflation systems
Systems to prevent water ingestion during use of an electrically powered inflation system for an inflatable device in order to ensure that the inflatable device remains either upright in the water during the inflation process, or that prevents water from entering the inflation system air intake during the inflation process, or combinations thereof. |
| US11767087B2 |
Automated method for nose cone manufacturing
A system and method for automatically joining a cut blank has a mandrel and clamps to conform the cut blank to the mandrel. The clamps include band clamps and pad clamps that pivot about axes that are obliquely angled with respect to the centerline of the mandrel. The clamp axes on one side of the centerline are a mirror image to the clamp axes on the other side. The cut blank has a line of symmetry and is clamped to the centerline of the mandrel with a locator bar. The clamps are then moved to a clamped position. In the clamped position, one edge of the cut blank meets another edge, and a robotic welder joins the edges. |
| US11767085B2 |
Chassis to connect motorized surf boots, or other multi-body vehicles
The current invention offers an instrumental improvement to the prior art of USPTO Rudofsky U.S. Pat. No. 5,643,029 Motorized Surf Boots by providing a connecting Chassis Assembly that provides a rider the ability to lean into or “carve” through a turn (like a downhill snow skier or in-line roller skater does) while keeping each of the boards of the Motorized Surf Boots parallel to each other, at a predetermined distance from each other, and in-line with each other (meaning one board will not shift ahead or lag behind the other).Also included in this chassis invention is a device that provides an automatic and adjustable dampened spring back action, which serves to re-center the Chassis, thus the Surf Boots back into an upright or vertical position, in order to assist the rider in controllably ending the “carving” action and instead continue to move in a straight direction. |
| US11767081B2 |
Bicycle front derailleur
The disclosure provides a bicycle front derailleur including a fixed component, a chain guide, a first link, a second link, and a driving assembly. Two opposite ends of the first link are respectively disposed on the fixed component and the chain guide. The two opposite ends of the second link are respectively disposed on the fixed component and the chain guide. The driving assembly includes a driving shaft, a push component, an output gear and a power source. The push component and the output gear are fixed on the driving shaft, the power source is disposed on the fixed component and connected to the output gear, the push component is in contact with the first link, and the power source is configured to drive the push component to pivot the first link with respect to the fixed component via the output gear and the driving shaft. |
| US11767079B2 |
Sprocket for a bicycle drive train
A sprocket for a bicycle drive train comprising an outer ring having external teeth for engaging in a bicycle chain, and an inner ring coaxially disposed with the outer ring and is connected to the outer ring in a rotationally fixed manner. The inner ring has a central opening. A circumferential collar is configured to be integral with the inner ring and projects axially to one side of the inner ring and is configured as a continuous collar. An internal profile having a plurality of radially inward-projecting radial protrusions is provided on the radially inner side of the collar, and an external profile having a plurality of radial depressions, which in number and arrangement correspond to the radial protrusions of the internal profile, is provided on the radially outer side of the collar. |
| US11767076B2 |
Straddled vehicle
A vehicle includes at least one of an electric vent valve configured to open and close an outside-air-introduction passage of a canister or an electric suction pump configured to suck gas in a gas passage through which the gas flows. The canister and at least one of the vent valve or the suction pump are disposed such that at least one of a virtual-left-right-center plane that includes a center in a left-right direction and is perpendicular to the left-right direction, a virtual-front-rear-center plane that includes a center in a front-rear direction and is perpendicular to the front-rear direction, or a virtual-up-down-center plane that includes a center in an up-down direction and is perpendicular to the up-down direction is located between a gravity center of the canister and at least one of a gravity center of the vent valve or a gravity center of the suction pump. |
| US11767074B2 |
Two-wheeled vehicle
A two-wheeled vehicle is provided including a frame, front and rear ground-engaging members each supporting the frame, a straddle-type seat, a handlebar for steering the vehicle, at least one light device configured to operate in a hazard mode, an engine supported by the frame and operably coupled to the ground-engaging members, a tilt sensor, and a vehicle control unit in communication with the tilt sensor. The vehicle control unit is operative to detect a tilt angle of the vehicle based on output from the tilt sensor. The vehicle control unit is operative to determine a tip-over condition of the vehicle based on the detected tilt angle exceeding a threshold tilt angle. The vehicle control unit activates the hazard mode of the at least one light in response to the determination of the tip-over condition. |
| US11767069B2 |
Spare tire cover systems for motor vehicles
Exemplary spare tire cover systems for motor vehicles may include features for assisting in raising/lowering a spare tire to/from a vehicle mounted position. Exemplary system features may include, but are not limited to, a deployable ramp, a wheel stop, a wheel catcher, and a strut assembly for moving the deployable ramp between stowed and deployed positions. The spare tire cover systems may additionally include features designed for increasing the functionality of the system, including but not limited to integrated deployable steps and handrails, lighting, sensors, etc. |
| US11767064B2 |
Spring-biased mud flap hanger with improved pivoting motion guidance
Systems and methods for controlling movement of a mudflap hanger arm, to reliably return from a deflected position to a resting position, while providing improved manufacturability and reduced corrosion and wear through the use of guidance surfaces on a mounting plate and a frame seat that form the interface between the hanger arm and a vehicle frame. When the hanger arm pivots about an axis on one side of the mounting plate and frame seat, guidance surfaces on the opposite side are in contact or near-contact, preventing the mounting plate and frame seat from being laterally displaced or rotated with respect to each other. The improved mounting plate and frame seat can reduce or eliminate manufacturing operations such as welding, coating, etc., reducing the cost of the apparatus, while enhancing manufacturability and operation. |
| US11767063B2 |
Extended roof reinforcement structure
This disclosure relates to a motor vehicle, and in particular a vehicle body structure for a motor vehicle, with an extended roof reinforcement structure. An example vehicle includes an A-pillar, a roof side rail, a dash panel, and a reinforcement structure extending at least partially through the roof side rail and the A-pillar to a front end forward of the dash panel. |
| US11767062B2 |
Vehicle pillar reinforcement using additive manufacturing
The present disclosure relates to reinforcing a vehicle pillar. The vehicle pillar includes a corner member and a reinforcement member. The reinforcement member is additively manufactured and may utilize functionally graded materials. The reinforcement member may be directly deposited on the corner member or may be manufactured separately and coupled thereafter to the corner member. The reinforcement member includes a first component, and a second component. Additionally, the reinforcement member may include a third component that extend angularly from the first and second component to form a Y-shaped structure. The reinforcement member can include multiple attachment joints that facilitate consolidating and coupling the reinforcement member with various vehicle components. |
| US11767047B2 |
Foldable containers for manual and robotic use
Systems and methods are disclosed for foldable containers for manual and robotic use. In one embodiment, an example foldable container may include a first container wall, a second container wall configured to rotate outwards in a first direction with respect to the first container wall, and a bottom container platform configured to rotate outwards in a second direction with respect to the first container wall. The bottom container platform may include an automatic locking mechanism configured to engage with the second container wall when the foldable container is in an unfolded position, where the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. Some embodiments may include a number of wheels. The foldable container may be configured to be transported using (i) the plurality of wheels via manual pushing, and (ii) robotic manipulation to lift and move the foldable container. |
| US11767046B2 |
Roll container and logistics system comprising the same
A novel logistics system is disclosed involving a roll container (100) with a base (110) and two elongated supports (120) that are supported by the base (110). The supports each have a plurality of individual slots (122) provided in a spaced apart configuration along the supports (120) for receiving a tab (133, 134) of a respective plurality of shelves (130) in a spaced apart configuration. The roll container may further include a folding mechanism between the base and the supports for turning the supports between an operational state and a folded state. In the operational state of the roll container the supports extend transversally in respect to the base. In the folded state of the roll container the supports extend parallel to the base. |
| US11767044B1 |
Wire caddy for transporting and dispensing wire or cable
An apparatus for the transportation and dispensing of spooled wire or cable, the apparatus including a handle structure wherein the handle structure has a first end and a second end, a first support structure attached to the first end of the handle structure, a second support structure attached to the second end of the handle structure, a first spool center insert attached to the first support structure, a second spool center insert attached to the second support structure, a first leg moveably attached to the first support structure, a second leg moveably attached to the second support structure, and wherein a spool of spooled wire or cable is attached to the first and second spool center inserts during transportation and dispensing of the spooled wire or cable. |
| US11767041B2 |
Railroad virtual track block system
A method of railroad track control includes partitioning a physical track block into a plurality of virtual track blocks, the physical track block defined by first and second insulated joints disposed at corresponding first and second ends of a length of railroad track. The presence of an electrical circuit discontinuity in one of the plurality of virtual track blocks; is detected and in response a corresponding virtual track block position code indicating the presence of the discontinuity in the one of the plurality of virtual track blocks is generated. |
| US11767036B1 |
Determining acceptable responses for navigating a vehicle that accounts for external conditions of the vehicle
Sensor data indicating a substantially 360 degree surrounding of a vehicle is received via a processor included in the vehicle. The sensor data is collected using multiple sensors included in the vehicle. Additionally, an acceptable response time range for a driver of the vehicle to perform an action with the vehicle is obtained, via the processor, based on the sensor data. Additionally, an actual response time for the driver to perform the action is determined, via the processor, based on CAN data collected from a CAN bus included in the vehicle, and not based on the sensor data. Additionally, a determination is made, via the processor, that the actual response time is not within the acceptable response time range. Additionally, a remedial action is caused, via the processor, to be performed in response to the determining that the actual response time is not within the acceptable response time range. |
| US11767032B2 |
Direct autonomous vehicle to autonomous vehicle communications
A system comprises a lead autonomous vehicle (AV), a control device associated with the lead AV, and a following AV. The control device receives a command to navigate the lead AV to avoid an unexpected road condition. The control device receives sensor data from a sensor of the lead AV, comprising location coordinates of objects ahead of the lead AV. The control device accesses environmental data associated with a portion of a road between the lead AV and following AV. The environmental data comprises location coordinates of objects between the lead AV and following AV. The control device determines whether an object in the sensor data or environmental data impedes performing the command by the following AV. The control device updates the command, if the control device determines that an object impedes performing the command by the following AV, and communicates the updated command to the following AV. |
| US11767031B2 |
Oversight system to autonomous vehicle communications
A system comprises an autonomous vehicle (AV) and an operation server operably coupled with the AV. The operation server accesses environmental data associated with a road traveled by the AV. The environmental data is associated with a time window during which the AV is traveling along the road. The operation server compares the environmental data with map data that comprises expected road conditions ahead of the AV. The operation server determines whether the environmental data comprises an unexpected road condition that is not included in the map data. In response to determining that the environmental data comprises the unexpected road condition that is not included in the map data, the operation server determines a location coordinate of the unexpected road condition, and communicates a command to the AV to maneuver to avoid the unexpected road condition. |
| US11767030B1 |
Scenario simulation execution within a truncated parameter space
Techniques are discussed herein for determining truncated simulation regions within a parameter space of simulation scenarios, such as driving scenarios used to analyze and evaluate the responses of autonomous vehicle controllers. Using non-sampling-based parameter selection techniques, parameterized scenarios may be executed as simulations to determine the truncated simulation region. Sampling-based parameter selection techniques may be used to determine additional parameterized scenarios, which may be compared to the truncated simulation region. Parameterized scenarios within the truncated simulation region may be executed as simulations and scenarios outside of the truncated simulation region may be excluded, and the aggregated results may be analyzed to determine scenario/vehicle performance metrics across the scenario parameter space. |
| US11767027B2 |
Method and system for performing recuperation
A method for performing recuperation for an ego vehicle, which has at least one electrical machine and is located with at least one further road user on a route in a traffic situation, wherein a drone which has at least one camera is used, wherein the ego vehicle is accompanied on the route by the flying drone, wherein the traffic situation in which the ego vehicle is located is acquired using the at least one camera, wherein the recuperation for the ego vehicle is performed in dependence on the acquired traffic situation, wherein mechanical energy of the ego vehicle is converted into electrical energy using the at least one electrical machine during performance of the recuperation for the ego vehicle. |
| US11767025B2 |
Method for operating a motor vehicle having an autopilot system, and motor vehicle
Described is an approach for operating a motor vehicle, which has an autopilot system designed for completely automatically guiding the motor vehicle, in which technical activatability information is determined depending on driving situation data and/or operating state data of the motor vehicle and system boundaries information describing the range of application of the autopilot system. The motor vehicle also has a display device with a first output element displaying the activatability of the autopilot system according to the technical activatability information. Driver-related recommendation information is determined depending on the operating situation and on preferences in relation to the autopilot system and/or driver data describing the status of the driver in relation to the vehicle guidance. On this basis, a second output element of the display device displays an activation recommendation and/or a deactivation recommendation. |
| US11767024B2 |
Augmented reality method and apparatus for driving assistance
Embodiments of the present invention provide an Augmented Reality (AR) method and apparatus for driving assistance, which are applied in the technical field of AR. The method comprises the steps of: determining, based on information acquired during the driving process, driving assistance information, and displaying virtual three dimensional (3D) display information corresponding to the driving assistance information. In the present invention, the AR technology can be applied in the vehicle travelling process to assist a driver in better mastering driving information in the vehicle travelling process, and the user experience can be improved. |
| US11767022B2 |
Apparatus for controlling augmented reality, method of implementing augmented reality by using the apparatus, and system of implementing augmented reality by including the apparatus
An apparatus for controlling an augmented reality includes: a communicator configured to communicate with an external device; and a processor configured to identify, via the communicator, a sensing device which is an external device, generate virtual image data based on sensing data received from the identified sensing device, and provide the virtual image data to an image display device. |
| US11767019B1 |
Vehicle-mounted equipment for rapid detection of danger and hidden danger of a dike and operation method thereof
A vehicle-mounted equipment and operation method for rapid detection of danger and hidden danger of a dike is provided, wherein the equipment includes: an operation vehicle; an operation shelter, located behind the cockpit of the operation vehicle and arranged on the chassis of the operation vehicle; a detection system, including a ground penetrating radar detection module, a transient electromagnetic detection module and a seismic wave detection module to perform physical detection of the dike. |
| US11767018B2 |
Preparing a motor vehicle for an operation
A method for controlling a preparation function for an operation of a motor vehicle includes determining an expected time of use of the motor vehicle based on a previous journey of the motor vehicle. The motor vehicle includes a time switch configured to control the preparation function. The method also includes outputting the specified time of use and detecting a confirmation of the time of use. The method also includes setting the time switch to prepare the motor vehicle at the confirmed time of use. |
| US11767017B2 |
Travel mode switching device for vehicle and display unit of the same
A travel mode switching device for a vehicle is provided, which is switchable between a plurality of travel modes including a sport travel mode and a towing travel mode. The device includes a travel mode selection interface that allows a driver to select one of the travel modes, a towing detection sensor that detects a towing state, and a processor configured to execute a travel mode switching module to switch the travel mode to the travel mode selected by the travel mode selection interface, and a travel mode regulating module to regulate the selection of the sport travel mode by the travel mode selection interface when the towing state is detected by the towing detection sensor, and regulate the selection of the towing travel mode by the travel mode selection interface when the towing state is not detected. |
| US11767015B2 |
System, vehicle, method and non-transitory computer readable storage medium for improving driving safety
A system, vehicle, method and non-transitory computer readable storage medium for improving driving safety are provided. The system includes: a steering wheel; a paddle attached to the steering wheel; a pressure sensor, which is installed between the paddle and a contact point of the paddle to the steering wheel and is coupled to a control component, wherein the pressure sensor is configured to sense a pressure exerted on the pressure sensor by the paddle and send the sensed pressure to the control component; and the control component, which is configured to, in responsive to receiving the sensed pressure, determine a level of deceleration corresponding to the sensed pressure and send a deceleration command which instructs to decelerate, based on the determined level of deceleration, a vehicle on which the system for improving the driving safety is installed. |
| US11767014B2 |
Vehicle control system
A vehicle control system includes an information acquirer configured to acquire vehicle surrounding information, and a controller configured to execute driving assistance control. The controller is configured to set a first line as a target traveling line when an operation status of the driving assistance control is ON. The controller is configured to set, when a driving switching request is made, the target traveling line to cause a vehicle to travel along a second line displaced from the first line by a predetermined displacement amount after a specific timing that is a timing when a predetermined time has elapsed from a requested timing. |
| US11767012B2 |
Camera system for intelligent driver assistance system, and driver assistance system and method
The present disclosure relates to a camera system for an advanced driving assistance system (ADAS). The ADAS includes a voltage logic and a memory logic that may be used in a front-view camera system. The ADAS includes a scheme capable of coupling a lens barrel and a lens holder in a front-view camera system. The camera system according to the present disclosure includes a lens configured to capture a region ahead of a vehicle, a lens barrel configured to accommodate the lens in an internal space thereof, a lens holder coupled to the lens barrel, an image sensor configured to sense an image captured by the lens, an image processor configured to receive image data from the image sensor and process the received image data, and a camera micro-control unit (MCU) configured to communicate with the image processor and receive the data processed by the image processor. |
| US11767004B2 |
Apparatus and method for trailer service brake control
A system on a tractor for controlling trailer service brakes comprises a manually operated trailer brake switch, a first electropneumatic valve in communication with a pressure source and a controller. The controller has an input communicating with the trailer brake switch, an output communicating with the electropneumatic valve and control logic. The control logic receives an input from the trailer brake switch indicating a driver's request to apply the trailer service brakes of the combination vehicle, determines if a predetermined condition exists and transmits a signal to the output to the electropneumatic valve. The electropneumatic valve transmits pressure to a trailer service control line to actuate the trailer service brakes in response to the trailer brake switch and existence of the predetermined condition. |
| US11767002B2 |
Brake hydraulic pressure controller
[Problem] A brake hydraulic pressure controller capable of being formed with a relatively large damper chamber while suppressing enlargement of a housing is provided.[Means for Resolution] The brake hydraulic pressure controller includes: a motor having a motor shaft; a skew plate fixed to a tip of the motor shaft and arranged to be inclined with respect to an axial direction of the motor shaft; and a pump element driven by rotation of the motor shaft and the skew plate. The pump element has: a piston that reciprocates in parallel with the axial direction of the motor shaft in conjunction with the rotation of the skew plate; an accommodation chamber that accommodates a part of the piston and to which a brake fluid is introduced; a release valve that releases the brake fluid from the accommodation chamber; and a pressure damper chamber that is provided in a reciprocal direction of the piston and into which the brake fluid released from the release valve flows. |
| US11767001B2 |
Method for operating a brake system, and brake system
A method for operating a brake system. A brake request signal is generated, and a setpoint brake pressure required in an active circuit is ascertained. An actual brake pressure is set according to the setpoint brake pressure. A wheel brake actuated by the active circuit is hydraulically decoupled from the pressure generation device by closing an isolation valve, which is situated between the pressure generation device and the wheel brake, the isolation valve is preloaded to a closed state counter to an inflow direction of a volume flow into a brake-side section between the isolation valve and the wheel brake. A hydraulic recoupling of the wheel brake takes place by opening the isolation valve in that the actual brake pressure is set according to the setpoint brake pressure and an opening force is simultaneously applied to the isolation valve such that a compensation of a closing force takes place. |
| US11767000B2 |
Hydraulic block for a hydraulic power unit of a hydraulic power vehicle braking system
A cuboidal hydraulic block of a hydraulic power unit of a hydraulic power vehicle braking system for use in a left-hand drive vehicle or a right-hand drive vehicle to be attachable, rotatably by 180° about a horizontal axis, at a splashboard of a motor vehicle. An electric motor of a power brake pressure generator is thus selectively situated on a right or a left side of the hydraulic block. |
| US11766999B2 |
Parking brake apparatus and method therefor
A parking brake apparatus for a vehicle includes a parking brake controller controlling a parking brake system and arranged to obtain one or more input signals indicative of one or more actions from one or more vehicle systems other than the parking braking system. The parking brake controller is also arranged to provide one or more control signals to be applied to components of the parking brake system to apply parking brakes based upon an adaptive time delay to prevent a vehicle rollaway when the one or more input signals are indicative of the one or more actions meeting respective one or more predetermined conditions. |
| US11766996B1 |
Sealed type windshield wiper structure
This disclosure provides a sealed type windshield wiper structure (1). The carrying seat (20) is combined on the hooking seat (10). The carrying seat (20) includes a carrying board (21) and a carrying frame (22). The carrying board (21) includes a through slot (210), and the carrying frame (22) includes an accommodating slot (220). The elastic piece (30) is inserted in the through slot (210). The waterproof cover (40) includes a shell (41), an inner space (32) and an outer space (43) The carrying seat (20) is inserted in the inner space (42). The rubber wiper (50) includes a piercing strip (51) and a scraping strip (52). The piercing strip (51) is inserted in the outer space (43), and the scraping strip (52) is exposed from the waterproof cover (40) to configure the sealed type windshield wiper structure (1). |
| US11766992B2 |
Belt tightener
A belt retractor (10) of a seatbelt system comprises a belt tensioner (11) which is adapted to rotate a belt reel (14) of the belt retractor (10) accommodated in a belt retractor frame (12), wherein the belt retractor frame (12) is closed by a cover (16) on the tensioner side in the area of the spindle of the belt reel (14) and in the cover (16) a bearing for the belt reel (14) is provided. The cover (16) includes a first pot-shaped cover part (16a) which is mounted directly on the belt retractor frame (12) and has a side wall (24) merging into a flat portion (26). In the flat portion (26) an opening (32) is spared and a second cover part (16b) is provided which engages in the opening (32) in the first cover part (16a) and on which a bearing (40) is formed in which an end (42) of the spindle of the belt reel (14) is supported. |
| US11766991B2 |
Seat belt system
A pretensioner for a seat belt device in a vehicle includes a cable connected to the seat belt device at a first end of the cable. The pretensioner also includes a base frame containing a pipe. A rod is located within the pipe, and one end of the rod is configured to be subjected to pressure from gas provided by a gas generator. A second end of the cable and a second end of the rod are connected to a swage block. The rod is configured to be driven within the pipe in the pretensioning direction by gas from the gas generator when the gas generator initiates in response to an acceleration of the vehicle greater than a predetermined high acceleration thereby causing the swage block to move and pull the cable to thereby cause a corresponding movement of the seat belt device. |
| US11766986B2 |
Far-side airbag
Disclosed is a far-side airbag. Each section of the far-side airbag introduced in the present specification deploys in a different direction. That is, the far-side airbag introduced in the present specification comprises: a first inflation section that deploys in a reference direction; and a second inflation section that is connected to the first inflation section and deploys in a direction inclined by a set angle from the reference direction. This far-side airbag manufactured in such a configuration sufficiently supports occupants and does not rotate, and can thus safely protect the occupants. |
| US11766984B2 |
Component for vehicle interior
A component for a vehicle interior may comprise a housing; a cover structure comprising a cover surface; and a user interface at the cover surface comprising a light display. The light display may comprise a light guide comprising a projection. The cover structure may comprise a cover base and a cover layer. The cover layer may be molded on the cover base. The cover base may comprise the light guide. The cover layer may comprise an aperture. The projection may extend into the aperture. The cover base may comprise an aperture, recess, notch and/or indentation. The cover layer may comprise a generally opaque material preventing visibility of a recess in the cover base. The cover base may comprise a different color and/or softness than the cover layer. The cover structure may comprise apertures and/or recesses for the light guide. |
| US11766983B2 |
Side airbag device
An airbag cushion including a cushion rear portion on the inner side of a frame side plate part, a cushion folded portion folded to the outer side of the frame side plate part, and a cushion front portion on the outer side of the frame side plate part. A cover enveloping portion of a cover member has a first end portion engaged with the cushion rear portion and a second end portion that covers a front surface of the cushion folded portion to the cushion front portion and is engaged with a back surface of the cushion folded portion. A cover extension portion connected to the cover enveloping portion by a joint portion and is engaged with the frame side plate part. The cover enveloping portion or the cover extension portion is provided with a weak portion (breakable). |
| US11766982B1 |
Deployable passenger enclosure
Aspects of the disclosure relate to deployable structures, such as airbag systems, for vehicles. A system is disclosed for reducing likelihood of injury to a passenger in a collision. The system may include a seat configured to accommodate the passenger and an airbag system. At least a portion of the airbag system may be incorporated into a vehicle prior to deployment of the airbag system. The airbag system may include an airbag and a locking feature. The locking feature may be configured to lock the airbag with a locking portion of a vehicle when the airbag system has been deployed. The locking feature may be attached to the airbag. Aside from airbags, other confining structures, such as nets, shades, curtains, etc., may also be used as deployable structures. |
| US11766973B2 |
Vehicle interior component
There is provided a panel capable of assembling a first member and a second member in a small space while suppressing the influence of dimensional variation. Panel 11 is attached to attachment section 15. Panel 11 includes first member 20 formed in an elongated shape. Panel 11 includes second member 21 fixed to a back side of first member 20. Panel 11 includes locking section 24 formed on either first member 20 or second member 21 and locked to attachment section 15. Panel 11 includes positioning section 22 that positions first member 20 and second member 21 relative to each other. Panel 11 includes fixing section 23 that fixes first member 20 and second member 21 to each other. Locking section 24, positioning section 22, and fixing section 23 are arranged side by side in a direction intersecting a longitudinal direction of first member 20. |
| US11766970B2 |
Storage box
The storage box includes: a box body having an opening toward a vehicle upper side; a fixed lid provided on a vehicle rear side of the opening; a movable lid provided on a vehicle front side of the opening; first shafts provided on a vehicle front side of the movable lid; a second shaft provided on a vehicle rear side of the movable lid; and a guide including first rails guiding the first shafts and second rails guiding the second shafts, to move the movable lid from a fully-closed position to a fully-opened position through a sliding operation and a turning operation. The second rails include slope portions guiding the second shaft so that the movable lid moves to an inner side of the box body relative to the fixed lid when the movable lid starts the sliding operation from the fully-closed position. |
| US11766969B2 |
Configurable storage compartments
A configurable storage assembly for a storage compartment of a vehicle, the storage assembly including a plurality of panels extendable between a retracted position and an extended position, one or more attachment features coupled to the first end of each wall portion, and one or more receiving features coupled to the vehicle, the receiving features are configured to be selectively coupled to the attachment features. Each panel includes a wall portion having a first end and an opposite second end, the second end of the wall portion extending from a surface of the vehicle. In the retracted position, the attachment feature of each panel is spaced apart from the receiving features. In the extended position, the attachment feature of each panel is coupled to one of the receiving features. |
| US11766967B2 |
Outside mirror type display apparatus for vehicle having folding display unit
A display apparatus used for a vehicle is provided. The display apparatus may include a display unit configured to show an external environment around the vehicle and having flexibility, and a housing configured to support the display unit, in which the display unit is folded when the display apparatus is not used, the display unit is unfolded when the display apparatus is used, and an operation of the display unit is performed by a drive unit embedded in the housing. |
| US11766964B2 |
Vehicle lamp
The present disclosure relates to a vehicle lamp, and a vehicle lamp according to the present disclosure includes a first optical module that forms a first light distribution pattern using light irradiated from a first light source device, a second optical module that forms a second light distribution pattern using light irradiated from a second light source device, a third optical module that forms a third light distribution pattern using light irradiated from a third light source device, a movement part that is connected to the first light source device and moves the first light source device, a rod part connected to the second light source device and interlocked with the movement part to rotate the second light source device, and a driving part that provides a driving force to the movement part and the rod part. |
| US11766963B2 |
Reconfigurable recreational vehicle
A reconfigurable RV is provided, having a multi-section wall separating a living quarters and a garage, that wall being vertically adjustable by elevation of the living quarters floor to selectively move between multiple modes of use, including full down, loft, and full up. The vertical adjustment of the wall permits changes in the usable area of the garage floor, according to the ceiling height needed in the garage and living quarters concurrently. |
| US11766960B1 |
Eman's trucker pillow
The invention provides a portable wearable trucker pillow. The pillow structure is poly fiber or foam padding. The trucker pillow functions to protect the arms, face, and upper body wearing pillows on each arm. The truck driver does have auto collision that causes flying glass and debris that causes facial and upper body injuries. The trucker pillows give the drivers some added protection and support from a hard uncomfortable surface while driving. The straps or Velcro mid-section and hook loop are used as a carry-on aide. The pouch has underneath elastic bands or and Velcro are structures that assist the drivers arm snug to a fitted attached to a pillow. These pillows provide a barrier, protection, and support to the arms, while driving cars and trucks. The pillow also is an arm free device giving over the road truck drivers safety for DOT compliance a nonstationary arms free pillow. The pillow will be also used in sports activities as a protective barrier for face and upper body. |
| US11766959B2 |
Skeletal structure
A skeletal structure is provided that includes a panel, and a frame joined to a front surface side of the panel. The frame includes a plurality of first frames oriented in a fixed direction and a second frame oriented in a direction orthogonal to the plurality of first frames, and each of the plurality of first frames and the second frame are formed to have an open cross-sectional shape. An end portion of each first frame of the plurality of first frames is joined to the second frame in an overlapping state. |
| US11766957B2 |
Release mechanism for seat recliner assembly
A seatback adjustment assembly may include a recliner heart, an attachment plate, and a lever. The recliner heart is operable in an unlocked state permitting relative rotation between a seatback and a seat bottom and a locked state preventing relative rotation between the seatback and the seat bottom. The attachment plate is rotationally fixed to the recliner heart. The lever is rotatable between a first state in which the lever is engaged with the attachment plate and a second state in which the lever is disengaged from the attachment plate. When lever is in the first state and the recliner heart is in the unlocked state, rotation of the recliner heart causes corresponding rotation of the seatback relative to the seat bottom. However, the seatback is configured to rotate relative to the seat bottom without causing corresponding rotation of the recliner heart when the lever is in the second state. |
| US11766955B1 |
Vehicle occupancy alarm assembly
A vehicle occupancy alarm assembly includes an alert unit that has an input port which is compatible with an on board diagnostic port thereby facilitating the alert unit to be placed in electrical communication with a computer system of a vehicle. The alert unit is actuatable into a first condition to emit an audible alert when the alert unit detects that a rear seat belt is coupled thereby alerting a driver of the vehicle that a passenger is buckled into the rear seat belt. The alert unit is actuatable into a second condition to emit an audible alert when the alert unit detects that the driver's side door is ajar thereby alerting the driver to check for a passenger in the rear seat. The alert unit is actuatable into a third condition to emit an audible alert when the alert unit detects that the vehicle transmission has been placed in a parking gear thereby alerting the driver to check for a passenger in the rear seat. |
| US11766954B2 |
Control method and system of neutral section passing of multi-locomotive short broke trains
A control method and system of neutral section passing of multi-locomotive short broke trains. Distance traveled by a train after a primary multiple unit enters a neutral section is calculated in real time, so that a neutral section passing procedure of a secondary multiple unit is effectively controlled, thereby solving the problem that when the multi-locomotive short broke trains operate with double-raised pantographs, if the distance between the two pantographs is shorter than the length of a neutral zone of a neutral section and longer than the length of a no-electricity zone of the neutral section, when the two pantographs pass through the neutral sections, the two pantographs will span the two neutral sections and generate an interphase short circuit. The method improves safety of the EMU when it passing neutral section and ensure that the EMU can reliably pass through the neutral section with double-raised pantographs. The present invention has the advantages of being safe, reliable, easy to implement and convenient to promote and apply. |
| US11766951B2 |
Vehicle energy management system and related methods
A through the road (TTR) hybridization strategy is proposed to facilitate introduction of hybrid electric vehicle technology in a significant portion of current and expected trucking fleets. In some cases, the technologies can be retrofitted onto an existing vehicle (e.g., a truck, a tractor unit, a trailer, a tractor-trailer configuration, at a tandem, etc.). In some cases, the technologies can be built into new vehicles. In some cases, one vehicle may be built or retrofitted to operate in tandem with another and provide the hybridization benefits contemplated herein. By supplementing motive forces delivered through a primary drivetrain and fuel-fed engine with supplemental torque delivered at one or more electrically-powered drive axles, improvements in overall fuel efficiency and performance may be delivered, typically without significant redesign of existing components and systems that have been proven in the trucking industry. |
| US11766948B1 |
Method and system for charging electrical vehicle fleets
A central controller may use an algebraic formula to control the charging of electric vehicles (EVs). The algebraic formula may provide for at least two strategies for allocating power to EV chargers: (1) focused charging to a subset of chargers or (2) a semi-level loading to all chargers. Under the focused charging strategy, the system controls the total power delivered to all chargers by providing full power to higher priority charger(s) while delaying any power to lower priority charger(s). Meanwhile, under the semi-level loading strategy, the system controls the total power delivered to all chargers by providing approximately the same power level to all chargers with specific chargers receiving more or less power based on each charger's priority. The system calculates charger priority on an ongoing basis for all chargers connected to an electric vehicle. The system may assign a charge priority value to each charger based on multiple methods. |
| US11766947B2 |
DC fast charger wireless-charging adapter
A wireless-charging adapter is connectable to a direct current (DC) fast charger and includes an induction coil for wireless charging a second induction coil on a vehicle. In some instances, the adapter may include an electrical connector to mate with a DC fast charger. In addition, the adapter may include hardware and/or software to receive a DC from the DC fast charger and provide an alternating current (AC) to the induction coil. The induction coil of the adapter may be positioned (e.g., on a ground surface) to align with an induction coil on a vehicle. |
| US11766946B2 |
System for charging battery for vehicle
A system for charging a battery for a vehicle may include a charging control device having a power factor correction circuit configured to convert an alternating current (AC) voltage of a charging apparatus into a direct current (DC) voltage, a DC-DC converter connected to the power factor correction circuit and configured to transform the DC voltage, a capacitor connected to an output terminal of the DC-DC converter, and a relay unit provided between the capacitor and the battery; and a control unit connected to the charging control device and configured to perform initial charging control in consideration of a capacitor voltage of the capacitor when the charging apparatus and the power factor correction circuit are connected by the control unit. |
| US11766936B2 |
Control device, moving body and computer-readable storage medium
Provided is a control device comprising: a motor output decision unit configured to decide a magnitude of an output of the motor, based on a magnitude of a requested output that is an output requested to be supplied to drive wheels; a first rotation number decision unit configured to decide a first target value of a rotation number of the motor, based on the magnitude of the output of the motor decided by the motor output decision unit; and a display control unit configured to change a display method of the power indicator in a case where the motor supplies power to the drive wheels in a first mode and in a case where the motor supplies power to the drive wheels in a second mode different from the first mode. |
| US11766934B1 |
Foldable pedal apparatus for vehicle
A foldable pedal apparatus for a vehicle is configured so that a pedal pad is pop up in a manual driving mode in which a driver drives the vehicle himself or herself so that operation by the driver is possible, the pedal pad is hidden in an autonomous driving situation so that operation by the driver is impossible, and a gear device transmitting power of motors generates a boosting force to implement a foldable function of the pedal pad. |
| US11766931B2 |
Car provided with a rear subframe
A car having: a frame; two rear drive wheels; two rear suspensions, which support the two rear wheels; a drivetrain having two axle shafts, which transmit the motion to the rear drive wheels; a rear subframe, which is fixed to the frame in four fixing points through the interposition of elastic isolating elements, directly supports at least part of the drivetrain, and provides a coupling for the rear suspensions. The four fixing points are substantially arranged at the same vertical height. The frame has two “C”-shaped elements, each having its two ends in the area of two fixing points. Two stiffening beams are provided, each arranged longitudinally and screwed to the frame in the area of the ends of a corresponding “C”-shaped element. |
| US11766925B2 |
Battery module support arrangement
The present disclosure relates to a battery module support arrangement for supporting a battery module to a longitudinally extending frame rail of an electrified heavy vehicle; the battery module support arrangement comprising a pair of triangularly shaped support brackets spaced apart from each other, each of the triangularly shaped support brackets comprising a rail attachment portion for connecting the triangularly shaped support bracket to the longitudinally extending frame rail, and an angled portion extending downwardly between the rail attachment portion and a lower end portion of the triangularly shaped support bracket, wherein a first one of the triangularly shaped support brackets comprises at least one battery module support portion positioned along the angled portion of the first support bracket, and a second one of the triangularly shaped support brackets comprises a pair of battery module support portions positioned along the angled portion of the second support bracket, wherein the battery module support portion of first support bracket is arranged at a different position along the angled portion compared to the position of the battery module support portions of the second support bracket. |
| US11766920B2 |
Selective efficiency traction inverters and chargers as heat sources for thermal conditioning of electric vehicles
Selective efficiency multi-phase traction inverters and chargers as heat sources for thermal conditioning of electric vehicles is provided. The traction inverter comprises a plurality of phases, each of the plurality of phases having at least one semiconductor switching device, the at least one semiconductor switching device configured to switch between at least three differing states, for thermal management of the electric vehicle components and compartments. The traction inverter includes a controller coupled to the plurality of phases, to operate the plurality of phases in a first mode of the traction inverter to drive the electric motor as a traction motor. The controller operates the plurality of phases in a second mode of the traction inverter as a first type of converter. The controller to operate the plurality of phases in a third mode of the traction inverter as a second type of converter. |
| US11766919B2 |
System and method of climate control in unmanned machine
A system for controlling the climate of a cab of an autonomously operable machine when operated unmanned, and related machine. The system includes at least one temperature sensor to generate a signal indicative of the temperature within the cab and a controller configured to receive the signal as well as determine if the machine is being operated unmanned. If the machine is being operated unmanned, the controller is further configured to generate machine control commands to turn on the cab cooling device or cab heating device and adjust a blower as needed to maintain the cab temperature above the minimum and/or below the maximum temperature thresholds. |
| US11766918B2 |
Vehicle air-conditioning device and vehicle provided with vehicle air-conditioning device
A comfort sensation calculation unit quantitatively calculates comfort sensation of an occupant from an RRI of the occupant A, and a target control value of a thermal environment control device is set based on the comfort sensation of the occupant. Therefore, it is possible to achieve air conditioning control that reflects the comfort sensation of the occupant. When a signal output from the comfort sensation calculation unit and a signal output from the occupant thermal sensation calculation unit do not correspond to each other, the signal output from the comfort sensation calculation unit is corrected, and the target control value is determined. |
| US11766916B2 |
Device for mounting an air-conditioning compressor
A device for mounting an air-conditioner compressor on a vehicle body of a motor vehicle, having a retaining unit, which is mounted by at least two bearing elements on the vehicle body and to which the air-conditioner is attached. The retaining unit is arranged on a driven axle of the motor vehicle. In addition to the air-conditioner compressor, a drive assembly of the motor vehicle is attached to the retaining unit. The drive assembly is mounted by at least two further bearing elements on the vehicle body. |
| US11766915B2 |
Heat management system
A heat management system includes a reservoir tank which stores a coolant and can replenish, with the coolant, a coolant line connected to the reservoir tank; a flow path transition valve which is connected to the downstream side, according to the flow direction of the coolant, of the reservoir tank and can control the flow direction of the coolant; and a coolant circulation pump which is connected to the downstream side, according to the flow direction of the coolant, of the flow path transition valve and pumps the coolant along the coolant line, wherein, through the layout structure of the reservoir tank, flow path transition valve, and coolant circulation pump, the distance between parts constituting a coolant system of a vehicle is minimized, and the overall flow of the coolant is formed in the direction of gravity, and, thereby, a pressure drop of the coolant can be reduced. |
| US11766912B2 |
Kneeling position for electric medium-duty vehicle
Methods and systems are provided for adjusting a height of an electric vehicle with an adjustable suspension system. In one example, a method comprises: during a vehicle stop event, adjusting a height of a skateboard frame of an electric vehicle via an adjustable suspension system, based on at least one sensor input indicative of a desired skateboard frame height. In this way, user activities, including loading and unloading, may be facilitated. |
| US11766907B2 |
Road-rail dual-purpose vehicle
The present disclosure discloses a road-rail dual-purpose vehicle, comprising a vehicle frame (1), and a lifting airbag mounting seat (1c) is provided between two longitudinal beams (1a) of the vehicle frame (1); a load-bearing airbag insertion hole is formed in a lower cover plate (1a1) of the longitudinal beam (1a); a load-bearing airbag mounting seat (1d) is installed in the load-bearing airbag insertion hole, and a bearing bolster (1e) is installed on an outer side of the longitudinal beam (1a). The road-rail dual-purpose vehicle is suitable for transportation. |
| US11766903B2 |
Fifth wheel coupling comprising a coupling plate and a camera
A fifth wheel coupling including a coupling plate and a camera, wherein the coupling plate is supported on a towing vehicle by bearing elements, a centrally arranged locking region for receiving a king pin, a support surface at least partially laterally surrounding the locking region for supporting a trailer, as well as an insertion opening running radially from the locking region, which is bordered in a conically widened section on both sides by insertion flanges. The camera is mounted in a position in the region of the fifth wheel coupling with the lowest possible risk of soiling and damage, with the camera being arranged on one of the insertion flanges. |
| US11766898B2 |
Tire
A lateral groove provided in a tread portion has: an opening formed in a tread surface; a minimum portion having the smallest groove width, positioned radially inside the opening; and a maximum portion having the largest groove width, positioned radially inside the minimum portion. The width of the opening increases toward the outside in the tire axial direction. |
| US11766897B2 |
Tread for an agricultural vehicle tire
Tread of a tire for an agricultural vehicle having each lug (3) extending over a radial height H in a radial direction (ZZ′) from a bottom surface (5) to a contact face (6), extending over an axial width L in an axial direction (YY′) from an axially inner end face (7) to an axially outer end face (8), and extending over a mean thickness E in the circumferential direction (XX′) from a trailing face (9) to a leading face (10). The leading face (10) of each lug (3) comprises a discontinuity (11) that extends circumferentially in the direction of the trailing face (9), axially inwards from the axially outer end face (8) and radially inwards from the contact face (6). The discontinuity (11) on the leading face (10) of each lug (3) is continued by a recess (12) formed in the bottom surface (5). |
| US11766892B2 |
Tire tread formulation
This invention is based upon the unexpected discovery that silica containing tire tread rubber performance characteristics, such as hysteresis and payne effect, can be significantly improved using low levels of coupling agents and increasing silanization times and temperatures. The rubbers formulations made in accordance with this finding are of particular value for use in the treads of winter tires. Such rubber formulations will typically be made using a maximum level of about 7 phf of silica coupling agent and will more typically contain 3 phf to 6 phf of the silica coupling. A silanization time of at least 4 minutes or 5 minutes (within the range of 4 to 10 minutes) at a temperature of at least 150° C. and preferably 160° C. (within the range of 150° C. to 180° C.) will also be used. |
| US11766889B2 |
Full-body marble-patterned glass mosaic and preparation method thereof
The present invention discloses a method for preparing a full-body marble-patterned glass mosaic, comprising mixing a glass powder with an additive to obtain a mixture; adding water to the mixture and mixing thoroughly; granulating and sieving to obtain base clay body powder; mixing a colorant and a flux according to a specific ratio to obtain a colorant mixture in powder form; distributing the base clay body powder and the colorant mixture into multiple layers via a mold; press-molding to obtain a clay body; firing the clay body to obtain the full-body marble-patterned glass mosaic. Accordingly, the present invention provides a full-body marble-patterned glass mosaic prepared by the method described above. The glass mosaic of the present invention has a strong layering texture and a well-defined structure, and it faithfully resembles the pattern and texture of natural marble. |
| US11766884B2 |
Frame coupling structure and recording device
A main frame extending in a first direction, a side frames extending in a second direction that intersects with the first direction, the side frames being fixed to the main frame, and a supported member extending in the first direction and supported by the side frame are included, wherein the side frame includes a first frame portion extending in the second direction and a second frame portion extending from the first frame portion in the first direction, the second frame portion being in surface contact with the main frame, and in plan view from the second direction, an abutting portion that abuts the main frame is provided at the first frame portion and a fixing portion is provided at the second frame portion, the fixing portion being fixed to the main frame at a position where the second frame portion overlaps with the first frame portion. |
| US11766880B2 |
Printer and wireless tag writing device
According to one embodiment, there is provided a printer including a print head, a platen roller, a sheet position sensor, an antenna, and a movable portion. The print head is configured to print on a strip-shaped sheet. The platen roller is configured to move the sheet pinched between the platen roller and the print head along a longitudinal direction of the sheet. The sheet position sensor is provided on a substrate disposed on an upstream side of the print head in a conveyance direction of the sheet, and is configured to detect a position of the sheet. The antenna is provided on the substrate and is configured to write information to a wireless tag provided on the sheet. The movable portion is configured to move the substrate along a width direction of the sheet. |
| US11766878B2 |
Post-processing apparatus
The apparatus includes a first ejection unit, a processing tray, a blower unit, a control unit, and a post-processing unit. The first ejection unit ejects a medium recorded by ejection of a liquid. On the processing tray, the medium ejected by the first ejection unit is stacked. The blower unit blows air to the medium stacked on the processing tray. The control unit controls the blower unit. The post-processing unit post-processes the medium stacked on the processing tray. Based on processing information about processing performed on the medium, the control unit changes a blowing amount at which the blower unit blows air. |
| US11766877B2 |
Conveyance device, liquid discharge apparatus, and post-processing apparatus
A conveyance device includes a conveyor that conveys a sheet. A ventilator sends air to the sheet conveyed by the conveyor in a predetermined region. A controller controls the ventilator to change an air capacity of the air at a time when a leading end of the sheet in a sheet conveyance direction is in the predetermined region and at a time when the leading end of the sheet is past the predetermined region. |
| US11766873B2 |
Liquid ejecting apparatus, method of controlling liquid ejecting apparatus, liquid transfer apparatus, and method of controlling liquid transfer apparatus
A liquid ejecting apparatus includes: a tube configured to establish communication of a flow channel by connecting an ejecting portion configured to eject a liquid to an ejection target medium to a container configured to contain the liquid to be supplied to the ejecting portion; a valve mechanism configured to switch between a close state of pressing and closing the tube and an open state of opening the tube depending on a rotational position of a cam member configured to be rotated by a driving source; and a detection unit configured to detect whether the valve mechanism is in the close state or in the open state. The valve mechanism includes a detection target portion. The detection unit detects whether the valve mechanism is in the close state or in the open state by detecting the detection target portion. |
| US11766868B2 |
Ejection apparatus and wiping method
An ejection apparatus includes an ejection head having an ejection port surface and configured to eject a liquid to a recording medium for recording, a wiper configured to wipe the surface, and a moving unit configured to relatively move the wiper and the head to move the wiper in a first direction along the surface with respect to the head. The apparatus performs a first mode for performing the wiping while relatively moving the wiper and the head at a first speed, and a second mode for performing the wiping while relatively moving the wiper and the head at a second speed higher than the first speed. When the apparatus performs the wiping after the recording and then performs subsequent recording, the apparatus performs the second mode. When the apparatus performs the wiping after the recording and then performs no subsequent recording, the apparatus performs the first mode. |
| US11766864B2 |
Liquid ejecting head, liquid ejecting apparatus, and actuator
A liquid ejecting head includes a piezoelectric element and a vibrating plate configured to vibrate in response to actuation of the piezoelectric element, the vibrating plate including a first layer that contains SiO2 and a second layer that contains ZrO2 and that is stacked on the first layer. The second layer contains a first impurity element different from Zr, and the concentration of the first impurity element at an interface in contact with the first layer in the second layer is higher than the concentration of the first impurity element in an internal region that is included in the second layer and that is contiguous from the interface to the surface of the second layer. |
| US11766857B2 |
Fountain solution imaging and transfer using electrophoresis
A compliant surface is created with micron scale dimples above an electrically biased conductive layer. The dimpled surface is charged to a desired charge density and filled partially with fountain solution in either order. Then the compliant surface is brought adjacent a charge-retentive surface bearing an electrostatic charged pattern. In examples the fountain solution charge is repelled in the downward directed field under discharged (or uncharged) regions of the charge-retentive surface and is attracted to the surface at the electrostatic charged pattern in the regions of charged pixels. Electrostatic forces drag the fountain solution from the dimples to the charged pixel surface and away from the discharged pixel regions. Electrophoretic forces cause the fountain solution within the dimples to flow up to the charge image and wet the surface. A desired volume is controlled by varying parameters such as nip pressure. |
| US11766855B2 |
Method for connecting lamination parts
A method for connecting lamination parts to form lamination stacks. In order to ensure a versatile applicability of the lamination stacks, it is proposed that first cut-outs are stamped out identically in the first sub-region and in a second sub-region of the electric strip, additional second cut-outs are stamped into the second sub-region in accordance with the number of spacers, which second cut-outs are embodied to accommodate the spacers, and a second lamination part stamped out from the second sub-region is stacked either before or after the first lamination part in such a way that when spacers of the first lamination part are resting against this second lamination part, the second cut-outs are positioned offset from these spacers. |
| US11766848B2 |
Molding packaging material, power storage device packaging case, and power storage device
Provided is a molding packaging material which is capable of ensuring good slipperiness to secure good formability when molding the molding packaging material and is less likely to cause white powder on a surface of the packaging material. The molding packaging material includes a substrate layer 2 as an outer layer, a heat fusible resin layer 3 as an inner layer, and a metal foil layer 4 arranged between the two layers. The heat fusible resin layer 3 is composed of a single layer or a multi-layer. The innermost layer of the heat fusible resin layer 3 is made of a resin composition containing a heat fusible resin, an anti-blocking agent, a slip agent, and a fluoropolymer-based lubricant. |
| US11766845B2 |
Multilayer structured fabric and fiber product
A task is to provide a multilayer structured cloth and a fiber product which are excellent in lightweight properties for bulkiness, impressive soft texture, high cushioning properties, low draping properties, and sweat absorbing and quick drying properties, and the task is achieved by a multilayer structured cloth including front and back ground structure portions, a connecting yarn which connects the front and back ground structure portions to each other, and an insert yarn, wherein at least one of the front and back ground structure portions contains a crimped fiber or a spun yarn. |
| US11766841B2 |
Tape layup systems and associated methods
Tape layup systems and associated methods. A tape layup system includes a feed spool and an uptake spool. The feed spool is configured to carry a tape roll of tackifier tape that includes a tackifier material and a backing material, and the uptake spool is configured to carry a backing material roll of the backing material. The tape layup system further includes a torque transmission system configured to convey a torque from the feed spool to the uptake spool. The tape layup system is configured such that conveying a torque from the feed spool to the uptake spool operates to draw the backing material onto the backing material roll. A method of operating a tape layup system includes generating tension in a tackifier tape to rotate a feed spool and consequently rotating an uptake spool to draw a backing material onto a backing material roll. |
| US11766836B2 |
Metal-resin composite and method for producing same
There is provided a method for producing a metal-resin composite including a metal member and a resin member which are joined together, the resin member containing at least a thermoplastic resin. The method includes a step of joining together the resin member and the metal member by melting the resin member with the frictional heat generated in the surface of the metal member on its side opposite to the resin member in a state where the metal member and the resin member are superposed. The melting point of the thermoplastic resin is 260° C. or more. |
| US11766833B2 |
Near-field microwave heating system and method
A microwave heating device includes a variable frequency microwave power supply, a waveguide launcher, and a fixture to contain a material to be heated, with the fixture located directly adjacent to the end of the launcher. All heating occurs in the near-field region, i.e., no cavity modes or standing waves are established within the fixture. This condition may be insured by keeping the thickness of the fixture or workpiece under one wavelength (at all microwave frequencies being used). The launcher is preferably a horn configured to spread the microwave power laterally over a selected area while maintaining a single propagating mode. The invention may be used to enhance catalytic reactions for research and other purposes. Alternatively, the invention may be configured to perform spot curing or repair operations involving adhesives and composites. |
| US11766831B2 |
Calibration for additive manufacturing
An additive fabrication approach involves fabricating a platform on a build plate. The fabrication system is then calibrated based on the fabricated platform, and an object is then fabricating on the fabricated platform according to the calibration. |
| US11766829B2 |
Surface treated additive manufacturing printhead nozzles and methods for the same
Nozzles for an additive manufacturing device and methods for improving wettability of the nozzles are disclosed. The method may include subjecting the nozzle to a surface treatment. The surface treatment may include contacting a surface of the nozzle with one or more surface modifying agents. The surface modifying agents may include one or more of an oxidizing agent, an acid, a base, or combinations thereof. The one or more surface modifying agents may increase an oxygen content of the surface of the nozzle. An inner surface of the nozzle may have a water contact angle of greater than 1° and less than about 90°. The inner surface of the nozzle may be free or substantially free of a coating. |
| US11766828B2 |
Method of manufacturing folded structure with additive features
A method of manufacturing a multi-sided or otherwise relatively three-dimensional formed structure for, e.g., an aerospace vehicle. A relatively planar base structure is constructed using a first construction technique. Features (e.g., ribs) are incorporated into the base structure using a second construction technique (e.g., additive or subtractive manufacturing) to create an intermediate structure. The intermediate structure is folded along fold-lines or otherwise physically formed to create the formed structure, such that some of the features are located within an internal space defined by the formed structure. Joints between the sides of the formed structure are welded, fastened, or otherwise secured. Separately constructed additional elements (e.g., bulkheads) may be incorporated into the structure. A closeout element may be added to the formed structure to further define and close the internal space. Throughout the process, the structures, features, and elements may be refined to desired tolerances. |
| US11766827B2 |
Three-dimensional shaped object manufacturing device
A three-dimensional shaped object manufacturing device includes a shaping table, layer forming portions configured to form a powder layer on the shaping table, a head 3 configured to discharge, from a nozzle, a liquid containing a binder to a shaping region of a three-dimensional shaped object in the powder layer, and a control unit configured to control a movement of the head with respect to the shaping table and a drive of the head by applying a voltage, in which the control unit performs control to, after the liquid is discharged to the shaping region, execute a flushing operation of discharging the liquid from the nozzle to a flushing position different from the shaping region, and set an applied voltage during the flushing operation higher than an applied voltage when the liquid is discharged to the shaping region. |
| US11766826B2 |
Reducing stresses in metal layers
A system may include a printhead for ejecting a first fluid including a polymer, the ejected first fluid forming a substrate with a thermal conductivity of less than 0.5 W/(m-K); a spreader to spread a layer of metal particulate on the substrate, wherein the printhead further ejects a second fluid, the ejected second fluid masking a portion of the layer of metal particulate on the substrate; and a pulse irradiation light source to fuse an unmasked portion of the layer of metal particulate. |
| US11766825B2 |
Three-dimensional printing system with improved powder coating uniformity
A three-dimensional printing system includes a build platform, a movement mechanism, a coating module, a consolidation module, and a controller. The controller is configured to (1) operate the movement mechanism and the coating module to deposit a new powder layer over an upper surface of the build platform or powder, (2) operate the consolidation module to selectively consolidate the new powder layer, and (3) repeat (1) and (2) until a three-dimensional article is fabricated from a plurality of layers. Step (1) includes, at least one of the plurality of layers (a) operate the movement mechanism and the coating module to deposit a first sublayer of powder having a thickness T1 over the upper surface, and (b) operate the movement mechanism and the coating module to deposit a second sublayer of powder having at thickness T2 over the first sublayer of powder. T2 is less than 20% of T1. |
| US11766821B2 |
Shower pan
A shower pan and method of manufacture are described. Embodiments of the shower pan can include, but are not limited to, a solid surface top layer and a PET second layer that can be thermoformed, molded, and laminated in a single step. The solid surface top layer can be approximately ⅛″ to ¼″ thick and the PET second layer can be approximately ⅞″ to 1⅛″ thick. The shower pan may further include a third layer being fiberglass. |
| US11766818B2 |
Systems and approaches for autotuning an injection molding machine
Systems and approaches for controlling an injection molding machine and a mold forming a mold cavity and being controlled according to an injection cycle. The systems and methods include analyzing a model of at least one of the injection molding machine, the mold, and a molten material to determine initial values for one or more control parameters of the injection molding machine, and executing a run of injection cycles at the injection molding machine; measuring operation of the injection molding machine during a particular injection cycle of the run of injection cycles; determining one or more operational parameters exceed a threshold; and upon determining that the one or more operational parameters exceed the threshold, adjusting the one or more control parameters for subsequent injection cycles of the run of injection cycles. |
| US11766813B2 |
Interconnected thermoplastic articles capable of being foamed
A method of making a foamed article, for example a foamed component for an article or footwear, comprises depositing an unfoamed, thermoplastic polymer onto a support surface in a three-dimensional printing process to form an unfoamed article; heating the article to soften the article and infusing the softened article with at least one inert gas at a first pressure greater than atmospheric pressure that is sufficient to cause the at least one inert gas to permeate into the softened article; and reducing the pressure to second pressure below the first pressure while the article is softened to at least partially foam the article, wherein a surface of a partial mold limits foam expansion in at least one direction but less than all directions. The article or a part of the article may be made by printing a thermoplastic polymeric material with a three-dimensional printer in a structure of interconnected, unfoamed, thermoplastic polymeric members spaced to define openings between the thermoplastic polymeric members. |
| US11766811B1 |
Gel-foam body amalgamation system and method
A gel-foam body amalgamation system including a vacuum lift-table; a gel heating metal lift-table; a gel foam fusion lift-table; an overhead double-beam bridge crane; a hood conveyor apparatus; a hood; a foam core body; an intermediary foam core body; a vacuum lift-table cover; a gel heating metal lift-table cover; and a gel foam fusion lift-table. A method of operating the gel-foam body amalgamation system for producing a dual-core foam body amalgamate including a foam core body and an intermediate foam core body. In another embodiment, a gel body amalgamation system including a vacuum table; a heating metal table, a fusion table; and overhead double-beam bridge crane; a hood conveyor apparatus; a hood; a core body; an intermediary core body. A method including a core body and an intermediate core body for producing a dual-core body amalgamate. |
| US11766806B2 |
Method of joining a nogging to a stud to form a sub-module of a prefabricated building module and use of such method
The invention refers to a method of joining a nogging to a stud to form a sub-module of a prefabricated building module. The method comprises the acts of: providing (1000) a stud (2) and orienting the stud with a longitudinal extension of the stud along a first direction (A); providing (2000) a nogging material having a longitudinal extension being greater than an intended length of the nogging, and orienting the nogging material with a longitudinal extension along a second direction (B) being transverse to the first direction (A); moving (3000) a first free end of the nogging material into abutment with a first side surface of the stud (2) and cutting the nogging material to form a first nogging (3a); fixating (5000) and joining the free end of the nogging (3a) with the stud (2); moving (6000) the stud (2) and the first nogging (3a) along the first direction (A); and moving (7000) the free end of the nogging material into abutment with the stud (2); cutting (8000) the nogging material at a distance from the abutment, thereby forming a second nogging (3b); and fixating (9000) and joining the stud (2) and the second nogging (3b). |
| US11766805B2 |
Chain saw
A chain saw includes a housing, a motor, a chain saw bar assembly, a tensioning assembly set on the housing, and an adjustment assembly set on the side cover corresponding to the tensioning assembly. The chain saw bar assembly is detachably connected to the first housing through the combination of the tensioning assembly and the elastic components, the adjustment assembly is movably connected with the tensioning assembly, and the adjustment assembly can adjust the relative position of the tensioning assembly and the guide shaft, to tension the chain set on the circumferential direction of the guide bar and tightly lock the chain saw bar assembly between the first housing and the side cover. |
| US11766801B2 |
High speed slicing machine
A slicing apparatus for slicing food articles includes a food article loading apparatus with a lift tray assembly for moving food articles from a staging position to an elevated position at a beginning of a food article feed path, a food article feed apparatus disposed over the food article loading apparatus having an upper conveyor assembly with an independently driven endless conveyor belt used in cooperation with a food article gripper for moving the food articles along the food article feed path, a food article stop gate that forms part of the food article feed path and opens to drop food article end portions, and a slicing station at an end of the food article feed path with a knife for slicing the food articles. |
| US11766800B2 |
Quick connect mechanism for a draw stud assembly
An apparatus for creating holes in a workpiece includes a knockout punch tool having a movable piston. The apparatus also includes a draw stud assembly having a connector attachable to the movable piston, a draw stud, and a quick connect mechanism including mating first and second thread segments on the connector and the draw stud, respectively. The connector and the draw stud are movable between a first relative orientation where the mating first and second thread segments are misaligned to permit axial movement between the connector and the draw stud, and a second relative orientation where the mating first and second thread segments are aligned and engaged to inhibit axial movement between the connector and the draw stud. |
| US11766799B2 |
Multi-adaptive fast loading attached air-cooled dust removal equipment
Multi-adaptive fast loading attached air-cooled dust removal equipment is disclosed. The equipment is mainly composed of five parts: a spindle clamping mechanism, a link mechanism, a bearing connecting mechanism, an axial telescopic mechanism and a dust treatment mechanism. The equipment is connected with a tool holder through an axial connecting mechanism and installed on a machine tool. The axial telescopic mechanism forms a cavity with a processing surface, the gas flow generated by a negative pressure vacuum cleaner forms negative pressure in the cavity, and the telescopic mechanism is fixed to a machine tool spindle housing through the link mechanism to prevent the rotation of the spindle from driving the equipment to rotate and interfere with a workpiece, finally realizing rapid collection and treatment of chips. |
| US11766798B2 |
Cutter capable of cutting away obstructions disposed on the insides of pipes ranging in diameter from approximately eight inches to approximately fifteen inches or from approximately twelve inches to approximately twenty-four inches
A cutter is provided for cutting through obstructions disposed in the interior of pipes ranging in size from approximately 8″ to approximately 15″ in diameter or from approximately 12″ to approximately 24″ in diameter. The cutter has been reduced in size relative to known root cutters to be capable of being used with smaller-diameter pipes, but is sufficiently powerful to cut through obstructions, such as mineral deposits, for example, that known flexible cutters capable of being used with these smaller-diameter pipes are incapable of cutting through. |
| US11766794B2 |
Trimmer razor
A trimmer razor including a handle, a head operatively connected to the handle, the head including a base member, a seat extending from the base member, and a cover connected to the seat, and an extension arrangement connecting the cover to the handle so that, upon rotation of the handle, the cover is movable between an open position and a closed position. |
| US11766792B2 |
Blade change mechanism for power tool
A blade replacement apparatus of an electric instrument is provided. The blade replacement apparatus includes a nut, a nut loosening/tightening member, a locking member, and an operating member. One of the nut loosening/tightening member and the operating member has a first matching portion, the locking member having a second matching portion. The operating member is movable between an operating position and a non-operating position. When the operating member is in the non-operating position, the first matching portion engages with the second matching portion, and the rotation of the nut loosening/tightening member is obstructed by the locking member. When the operating member is in the operating position, the first matching portion is disengaged from the second matching portion, and the rotation of the nut loosening/tightening member tightens or loosens the nut. |
| US11766789B2 |
Shooting system, shooting method therefor, and program
To be able to favorably shoot an object-to-be-shot displayed on a display unit of a remote control-type robot. A shooting system includes a remote control-type robot including a display unit for displaying an image of an object-to-be-shot and that is operated remotely, first image capturing device for shooting the remote control-type robot, and image control device for performing at least one of: replacing the image of the object-to-be-shot displayed on the display unit shot by the first image capturing device; adjusting the image of the object-to-be shot displayed on the display unit; changing the position of the display unit; and changing the posture of the display unit so that the image of the object-to-be-shot displayed on the display unit is made clearer when the display unit of the remote control-type robot falls within a shooting range of the first image capturing device. |
| US11766786B2 |
Capacitor sensor including two plates having both conductive and non conductive regions
A capacitive sensor for characterizing force or torque includes a first plurality of non-patterned conductive regions and a first plurality of patterned conductive regions, and a second plurality of non-patterned conductive regions and a second plurality of patterned conductive regions. The first and second pluralities of non-patterned conductive regions are facing and the first and second pluralities of patterned conductive regions are facing. |
| US11766783B2 |
Object association using machine learning models
A method includes receiving sensor data representing a first object in an environment and generating, based on the sensor data, a first state vector that represents physical properties of the first object. The method also includes generating, by a first machine learning model and based on the first state vector and a second state vector that represents physical properties of a second object previously observed in the environment, a metric indicating a likelihood that the first object is the same as the second object. The method further includes determining, based on the metric, to update the second state vector and updating, by a second machine learning model configured to maintain the second state vector over time and based on the first state vector, the second state vector to incorporate into the second state vector information concerning physical properties of the second object as represented in the first state vector. |
| US11766779B2 |
Mobile robot for recognizing queue and operating method of mobile robot
Disclosed is a moving robot capable of recognizing a waiting line and a method for controlling the same. One embodiment provides a method for operating a moving robot, the method comprising: starting moving from a predefined moving start point toward a predefined moving end point; acquiring a waiting line region image by photographing a predefined waiting line region during the moving; searching for an end point of a waiting line formed in the waiting line region using the waiting line region image; terminating the moving when the end point of the waiting line is detected; setting an operation mode based on a length of the waiting line calculated using the end point of the waiting line; and operating in the set operation mode while returning to the moving start point. |
| US11766777B2 |
Robot, method, and manipulating system
A robot including a manipulator includes: an image-pickup acquisition unit configured to acquire an image of an environmental space including a target object to be grasped; and a control unit configured to control a motion performed by the robot, in which the control unit causes the robot to acquire, by the image-pickup acquisition unit, a plurality of information pieces of the target object to be grasped while it moves the robot so that the robot approaches the target object to be grasped, calculates, for each of the information pieces, a grasping position of the target object to be grasped and an index of certainty of the grasping position by using a learned model, and attempts to grasp, by moving the manipulator, the target object to be grasped at a grasping position selected based on a result of the calculation. |
| US11766776B2 |
Method for controlling robot, storage medium and electronic device
Embodiments of the present application provide a method based on an optical fiber communication network for controlling a robot, a storage medium and an electronic device. The method includes: converting an acquired electrical control signal of the robot to an optical control signal; broadcasting the optical control signal over a downlink of the optical fiber communication network; filtering the optical control signal based on a port identifier to obtain an optical control signal corresponding to the port identifier; converting the optical control signal corresponding to the port identifier to an electrical control signal; and sending the electrical control signal to an actuator of the robot. According to the embodiments of the present application, the number of wirings inside the robot is reduced, the wiring complexity is reduced, and the bandwidth for communication and anti-electromagnetic interference capabilities in the control system are improved. |
| US11766773B2 |
Power tool
There is provided a power tool including a housing, a brushless motor, a power supply circuit, and a fan. The housing is formed with an inlet hole and an exhaust hole. The brushless motor is supported by the housing. The power supply circuit includes at least one circuit element for supplying electric power of a power source to the brushless motor. The fan is driven by rotation of the brushless motor to generate a cooling air flow that flows from the inlet hole to the exhaust hole in the housing. The housing includes a first housing including a grip portion and supporting the brushless motor. The inlet hole is formed in the first housing. The at least one circuit element is disposed inside the first housing and is cooled by the cooling air flow. |
| US11766770B2 |
Powered ratcheting torque wrench
A power tool includes a housing defining a grip portion, a motor having a motor drive shaft, a drive assembly coupled to the motor drive shaft and driven by the motor, an output assembly coupled to the drive assembly and having an output member that receives torque from the drive assembly, causing the output member to rotate about an axis, and a transducer assembly disposed between the grip portion and the output assembly to measure the amount of torque applied through the output member, when the motor is deactivated, in response to the power tool being manually rotated about the axis. |
| US11766767B2 |
Anti-rolling socket
An anti-rolling socket includes a socket body, a groove, a through hole, and a stopper. The socket body has an inner peripheral surface and an outer peripheral surface. The groove is disposed in, and along the circumference of, the inner peripheral surface. The through hole is disposed between the inner peripheral surface and the outer peripheral surface and communicates with the groove. The stopper includes a stop ring and a stop section. The stop ring is fitted in the groove. The stop section is connected to the stop ring. The stop section projects from the through hole and protrudes from the outer peripheral surface. The stop section can abut against a flat surface to prevent the socket body from rolling on the flat surface. |
| US11766764B1 |
Shaft locking mechanism
A retrievable shaft locking mechanism for axial and rotational locking on smooth round shafts with a lever providing tensioning of the clamping ring and vectorially supporting a clamping action through a horizontal dowel pin. |
| US11766760B2 |
Method of comminuting particles
A method of comminuting the size of particles of frangible blast media from each particle's respective initial size to a size smaller than a desired maximum size includes directing a flow of entrained particles toward a gap, at a first location splitting the flow into at least a first and second flow, the particles are entrained in the first flow, the first flow travels through the gap and substantially no particles are entrained in the second flow, and rejoining the second flow with the first flow at a second location downstream of and proximal to the gap. |
| US11766759B2 |
Porous polyurethane polishing pad and process for producing the same
Embodiments relate to a porous polyurethane polishing pad for use in a chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) process of semiconductors and a process for preparing the same. According to the embodiments, the size and distribution of the plurality of pores contained in the porous polyurethane polishing pad can be adjusted. Thus, it is possible to provide a porous polyurethane polishing pad that has enhanced physical properties such as a proper level of withstand voltage, excellent polishing performance (i.e., polishing rate), and the like. |
| US11766755B2 |
Workpiece conveyance system and machine tool system
It is possible to improve workpiece machining efficiency by efficiently receiving and delivering a workpiece from/to each workpiece holder and shortening a time required for workpiece conveyance. A workpiece conveyance system is a workpiece conveyance system that receives and delivers workpieces W to be machined to n spindles (workpiece holders, where n is an integer satisfying n≥2) that hold and rotate the workpieces W, and includes a main loader including n+m main loader chucks (where m is an integer satisfying m≥1) that receive and deliver workpieces from/to the n spindles or n relay loaders disposed corresponding to the n respective spindles to receive and deliver the workpieces W from/to the main shafts. |
| US11766754B2 |
Conveyance apparatus
A conveyance apparatus includes two clamp mechanisms. Each of the clamp mechanisms is configured to freely change its state among a fully clamping state, a semi-clamping state, and a non-clamping state. When an object is delivered from a first clamp mechanism that is holding the object to a second clamp mechanism, the second clamp mechanism is brought into the semi-clamping state to temporarily hold the object. Then, the first clamp mechanism is brought into the non-clamping state and the second clamp mechanism is brought into the fully clamping state. |
| US11766753B2 |
Milling system and method under different lubrication conditions
The disclosure provides a milling system and method under different lubrication conditions. The system uses a tool to mill the workpiece, a force measuring system to measure the milling force, a tool change system to replace the tools, a tool storage to store the tools. It can store the tools, provide the lubricating oil to the milling surface, select different tools according to different processing conditions, select the best angle differences of the unequal spiral angle tools according to different conditions comprising dry cutting, casting-type lubrication, minimal quantities of lubrication or minimal quantities of nanofluid lubrication, and/or choose the optimal tool according to different cutting parameters in order to obtain the minimum milling force. |
| US11766752B2 |
Method for mounting on a clamp workpieces in processing centers
A method for mounting on a clamp parts or profiles in a processing center provided with a supporting frame for a turntable, comprising a robot for the loading/unloading of the profiles to be worked and of the subsequently worked profiles.The method provides for the steps of inserting the profile to be worked, by means of the robot, in a region arranged below at least one first open clamp; resting the profile to be worked on at least one first lower fixed reference, resting the profile to be worked on a second and/or third front fixed reference, resting the profile to be worked on at least one fourth lateral fixed reference, laterally closing the profile to be worked and then upper closing of the profile to be worked. |
| US11766750B2 |
Methods, systems, and devices for providing communications capabilities to equipment of swimming pools and spas
Communications capabilities are supplied to components of pool water recirculation systems, even if the components lack electrical power or supply wires. Capabilities may be furnished by wireless RF devices that connect to existing fittings or ports of the components, for example. The devices are configured to obtain desired information relating to the components (or the water within them) and transmit the information remotely for processing or consideration. |
| US11766749B2 |
Device for supplying bolt
Disclosed is a device for supplying bolts having an improved bolt supply mechanism so as to enhance work speed and productivity as well as to prevent various interferences and troubles caused by driving a robot. The device for supplying bolts comprises a rotary magazine that indexes a plurality of bolts; and a nut runner having a driving bit that picks up a bolt in the rotary magazine one by one and performs a driving operation, wherein the rotary magazine has a turret that houses a plurality of bolts in a circumferential direction and positions a bolt in the nut runner by rotation. |
| US11766748B2 |
Method of repairing a disk stack
A method for repairing a disk stack includes providing a disk stack comprising a plurality of original disks, each of the original disks defining a groove pattern, the disk stack defining a damaged region; removing the damaged region from the disk stack to define an insert opening in the disk stack; providing a disk stack repair insert comprising a replacement disk segment; and inserting the disk stack repair insert into the insert opening to repair the damaged region. |
| US11766746B2 |
Phase-modified quasi-non-diffracting laser beams for high angle laser processing of transparent workpieces
A method for processing a transparent workpiece that includes directing a laser beam the transparent workpiece. The laser beam incident to the impingement surface has an oblong angular spectrum and portion of the laser beam directed into the transparent workpiece is a laser beam focal line and generates an induced absorption to produce a defect within the transparent workpiece. The laser beam focal line includes a wavelength λ, a spot size wo, a Rayleigh range ZR that is greater than F D π w o 2 λ , where FD is a dimensionless divergence factor comprising a value of 10 or greater, and an internal beam angle of greater than 10° relative to a plane orthogonal to an impingement surface at an impingement location, such that the defect has a defect angle within the transparent workpiece of greater than 10° relative to a plane orthogonal to the impingement surface at the impingement location. |
| US11766745B2 |
System and method of determining support locations for additively manufactured build parts
An additive manufacturing system includes one or more processors configured to determine one or more geometrical characteristics of each of multiple segments of a build part at a candidate position of the build part relative to an additive manufacturing instrument. The one or more geometrical characteristics include an angle of incidence between a beam line extending from an electromagnetic energy source of the additive manufacturing instrument and a surface normal of a respective skin of the corresponding segment proximate to the beam line. The one or more processors are configured to determine, based on one or more geometrical characteristics of the segments at the candidate position, one or more locations of support material to be formed adjacent the build part during a build process of the build part. |
| US11766742B2 |
Laser processing apparatus
A laser processing apparatus includes a feeding mechanism including at least one feeding roller and winds the electrode sheet around an outer circumferential surface of the feeding roller to feed the electrode sheet in a feeding direction. When an imaginary contact plane surface contacted with a first surface of the electrode sheet on the laser processing points generated on the electrode sheet by a laser irradiation mechanism is determined as a boundary, a region on a side where the electrode sheet is contacted with the imaginary contact plane surface is defined as a first region and a region on an opposite side is defined as a second region. A peripheral edge of an opening portion of the dust collection hood is placed in the first region with respect to the imaginary contact plane surface. |
| US11766741B2 |
Varifocal laser processing system and method based on variable light spot diffractive element
The present invention discloses a varifocal laser processing system and method based on a variable light spot diffractive element. The system includes a laser device for generating a laser, a collimating lens for changing a light path and a diffractive optical element module for controlling light spot focal point distribution. The laser emitted by the laser device passes through the collimating lens to irradiate the diffractive optical element module, and the laser focused by the diffractive optical element module irradiates a to-be-processed workpiece; and the diffractive optical element module includes at least two DOE lenses oppositely distributed in an axial direction and a rotary actuator driving the DOE lenses to rotate. The rotary actuator drives at least one DOE lens to rotate with a central axis as a rotating center, thereby changing a position of a focal point generated after the laser is focused by the diffractive optical element module. |
| US11766733B2 |
Welding system utilizing a distributed power bus
In certain embodiments, a system includes a welding-type system including circuitry configured to receive direct current (DC) power directly from a distributed DC bus, to generate a current using the received DC power, and to isolate the welding-type system from the distributed DC bus. |
| US11766728B2 |
Manufacturing method of textured and coated electrode wire
A manufacturing method of a textured and coated electrode wire, comprising: selecting a copper-zinc alloy as a core material, preparing, by means of electroplating/hot-dipping, a metal zinc coating on a surface of the wire material, then performing pre-treatment on the coated electrode wire by means of discontinuous diffusion annealing to obtain a coated electrode wire material having a multi-layer structure of Zn/β-brass & γ-brass/α-brass, and then using multiple cold drawing treatments and a stress-relief annealing treatment to modify the electrode wire and obtain a textured and coated electrode wire material. Compared to conventional copper alloy electrode wires and zinc-coated electrode wires, the material has advantages of a fast cutting speed, low cutting cost, low environmental pollution, etc., wherein the cutting speed increases by 12% or more when compared with copper alloy electrode wire, the wire breakage rate during cutting processes decreases by 30%, and the replacement time interval of an ion-exchange resin filter for cooling water increases by 10%. |
| US11766727B2 |
Milling head for a ball track milling cutter, ball track milling cutter having a milling head of this type, method for producing a cutting edge for a ball track milling cutter, computer program product for carrying out a method of this type, data carrier having a computer program product of this type, and grinding machine for carrying out the method
A milling head for a ball track milling cutter includes an imaginary center axis, a first, working-side end and a second, clamping-side end opposite the first end when viewed along the central axis, and comprising at least one geometrically defined cutting edge, extending along a cutting edge profile of the cutting edge from a first cutting edge end facing the first end of the milling head in the direction of the second end of the milling head up to a second cutting edge end facing the second end of the milling head, wherein at least one cutting edge is formed as an intersecting line between the rake face associated with at least one cutting edge and a first flank face associated with at least one cutting edge, wherein at least one cutting edge is assigned a negative rake angle, a first clearance angle and a wedge angle. It is provided that a value of the negative rake angle in the region of the first cutting edge end has a different value than in the region of the second cutting edge end, that the first clearance angle in the region of the first cutting edge end has a different value than in the region of the second cutting edge end, and that the wedge angle along the cutting edge profile is constant. |
| US11766722B2 |
Method for the hybrid construction of multi-piece parts
A multi-piece part includes multiple pieces fabricated via different types of fabrication processes, wherein the multiple parts are configured to be coupled to one another to form the assembly. At least one of the multiple parts is fabricated via an additive manufacturing method. The multi-piece part also includes a holder assembly that couples and holds together the multiple pieces of the multi-piece part, wherein the holder assembly comprises a reversible, mechanical-type coupling. |
| US11766721B2 |
Thermally decomposing build plate for facile release of 3D printed objects
Implementations of the disclosure are directed to thermally decomposable build plates that enable the facile release of 3D metal printed parts created by additive manufacturing. In some implementations, an additive manufacturing build plate comprises: a top surface, a bottom surface, and sidewalls comprised of a material, wherein the top surface, bottom surface, and sidewalls are dimensioned such that the build plate is useable in a 3D printing device; and a recessed section formed through the top surface, wherein the recessed section is configured to be filled with a solid metal or metal alloy to provide a surface for forming a 3D printed object in the 3D printing device. |
| US11766720B2 |
Method of making silver nanoparticles
A method of synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNP's) using an orange peel extract is described. The method includes preparing an orange peel extract by cutting a portion of an orange peel into smaller pieces and washing the cut orange peel pieces with de-ionized water to form a washed orange peel. The method further includes boiling the washed orange peel in de-ionized water for at least 3 minutes to form an extract solution and filtering the extract solution from the orange peel to obtain the orange peel extract. The method further includes forming a synthesis mixture of at least one silver salt and the orange peel extract and reacting the silver salt and the orange peel extract to form the silver nanoparticles within 1 minute. The silver nanoparticles find application in detection of mercury ions in an aqueous solution. |
| US11766717B2 |
Sliding gate device
A sliding gate device includes a fixed plate fixed to a molten steel container, a sliding plate for opening/closing a nozzle hole, a sliding device moving a case holding the sliding plate, and a contact pressure control mechanism switching between a contact pressure applied state and a no-contact-pressure applied state for the fixed plate and the sliding plate. The contact pressure control mechanism has a support bar member moving relative to the fixed plate, a joining block tool switching between a joined state where the support bar member and the case cooperate with each other, and a joining-released state where the support bar member and the case do not cooperate with each other, and a spring member generating a force applying a contact pressure according to a position of the support bar member. |
| US11766707B2 |
Threading die for cold-drawing a metal wire
A threading die (100) for cold-drawing a metal wire (4) is described; the threading die comprises a hole (103) for the inlet of the wire to be drawn and the hole comprises a conical part (106) for drawing the metal wire and a truncated-cone shaped part (105) which precedes the conical part in the advance path of the metal wire and wherein no decrease in the diameter of the metal wire occurs; the base with the greater diameter (111) of the truncated-cone shaped part precedes the base with the shorter diameter (112) in the advance path of the metal wire. |
| US11766705B2 |
Synthetic soil and methods for producing same from waste
The present disclosure provides efficient and cost-effective methods for producing synthetic soil and synthetic stone from waste, including inorganic waste and organic waste, through a hydrolysis-polycondensation process. |
| US11766703B2 |
Apparatus and method for wafer cleaning
The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and a method for wafer cleaning. The apparatus can include a wafer holder configured to hold a wafer; a cleaning nozzle configured to dispense a cleaning fluid onto a first surface (e.g., front surface) of the wafer; and a cleaning brush configured to clean a second surface (e.g., back surface) of the wafer. Using the cleaning fluid, the cleaning brush can clean the second surface of the wafer with a scrubbing motion and ultrasonic vibration. |
| US11766699B1 |
Interconnected sortation systems with multiple inputs and destinations
Systems and methods are disclosed for interconnected sortation systems with multiple inputs and destinations. In one embodiment, an example system may include a first sortation system, a second sortation system, a first induction station to induct items into the system, and a second induction station to induct items into the system. The system may include a track configured to connect the first sortation system to both the first induction station and the second induction station, and to connect the second sortation system to both the first induction station and the second induction station. The system may include a number of shuttles configured to move along the track. |
| US11766697B2 |
Screening machine having screening elements arranged in succession
A screening machine having a machine frame that is mounted so as to be capable of vibration and is capable of being set into vibration, and having screening elements configured in a row in or on the machine frame, seen in the longitudinal direction of the screening machine. The screening machine is subdivided into a plurality of screening machine parts that are connectable or capable of being assembled to form the screening machine. An individual screening machine part or one or more stacks of a plurality of screening machine parts stacked one over the other have dimensions that are smaller in their length, width, and height than the corresponding dimensions of the interior of a commonly used standard transport container or than dimensions requiring special transport due to excess size. |
| US11766694B2 |
Adhesive dispensing system with convertible nozzle assemblies
An adhesive dispensing system for applying liquid adhesive to a substrate using different nozzles with the same manifold is disclosed. The adhesive dispensing system includes a manifold having a body, a first clamp configured to engage the body of the manifold, a second clamp configured to engage the body of the manifold, and a nozzle. The first and second clamps secure the nozzle to the body of the manifold. The body of the manifold has a first contact surface that engages the first clamp and a second contact surface that engages the second clamp and the nozzle, where the second contact surface is angularly offset from the first contact surface. |
| US11766692B2 |
Device for applying a viscous material to workpieces
A device for applying a viscous material to workpieces includes a housing, an application channel extending in the housing up to an outlet opening, and a needle valve for opening and closing the application channel at a valve seat. An actuating element is mounted in the housing for rotation about a rotational axis extending parallel to a longitudinal direction in which the valve needle of the needle valve is movable relative to the housing. The actuating element has, in the radial lateral surface thereof, a guide groove extending circumferentially all around and curved in the axial direction in which at least one pin extending in the radial direction engages. The valve needle is connected to the actuating element or the at least one pin so that rotation of the actuating element about the rotational axis causes movement of the valve needle relative to the housing in the longitudinal direction. |
| US11766684B2 |
Fan-shaped air suction spray nozzle automatically adjusting air suction speed
A fan-shaped air suction spray nozzle automatically adjusting an air suction speed is provided in the present invention, which includes a spray nozzle body and a liquid channel, the spray nozzle body being provided with a liquid channel in communication with a nozzle hole, and further includes a pressure groove and an air intake channel, wherein an inlet section of the liquid channel is in communication with the pressure groove, and the air intake channel is in communication with the liquid channel after penetrating through the pressure groove; an air intake orifice plate is installed in the pressure groove through an elastic damping apparatus, and a change of the pressure at an inlet of the liquid channel causes the air intake orifice plate to move between the pressure groove and the air intake channel; the air intake orifice plate is provided with several through holes of the same or different sizes, which are configured to change the air intake volume in the liquid channel as the air intake orifice plate moves in the pressure groove. |
| US11766680B2 |
Filter sub-assembly
There is provided a filter sub-assembly that comprises a rotary vessel having a rotor body and a closure member to close an opening of the rotor body. The sub-assembly further comprises a liner that is receivable within the rotor body to line an inner surface thereof. The liner is also fluidly sealable to the closure member by a centrifugal force directed radially outwardly from an axis of rotation, about which the rotary vessel is rotatable. The sub-assembly has particular application in a centrifugal filter of a motor vehicle, for example for cleaning engine oil in an engine lubrication system. |
| US11766676B2 |
Emulsification system
An emulsion system is provided. The system includes a shaft that supports a plurality of cutting assemblies and screens in alternating order, wherein the cutting assembly rotates with respect to an in close proximity to the screen. The cutting assemblies include a plurality of cutting elements that extend radially outward from a hub and are positioned at consistent radial spacing along the perimeter of the hub. Each cutting element includes front and back edges that cut food particles in conjunction with holes within the screen, wherein the front and back edges are substantially perpendicular. |
| US11766675B2 |
Special improvement package to heavy duty grinders for processing thick wastes and slick wipes in commercial and residential applications and use called a gorilla grinder
An improvement kit for heavy duty grinders to process thick wastes in commercial and residential applications made of a two directional cutter having a two-blade cutter edge, a multi aperture die cup, a shaft for pump with an anti-rotational feature, a mimicking component for mimicking three phase drive to a motor stator on the pump, a control board/panel and circuitry and wiring to interconnect the components and a stator winding that allows the kit to provide a grinding solution for contamination including common household trash, a contraband material used in methamphetamine and opioid addictions, a fibrous product including wet wipes with nylon products, and heavy materials that can cause a typical grinding system to be “jetted” which requires continual maintenance and costly repairs. |
| US11766674B2 |
Open system cryo tumble trimmer
A tumble trimmer system having a tumbler barrel with a perforated axle adapted for introducing a freezing agent such as liquid carbon dioxide or other liquefied gas adapted to flash freeze the plant material when infused into the mesh tumbler barrel, the mesh tumbler barrel adapted with mesh netting or screening for trimming and/or separating plant material enclosed therein, and with an open funnel or chute positioned below the tumbler barrel adapted to catch and direct trimmed and/or separated plant material exiting the tumbler barrel into a bin or container positioned under the funnel or chute, wherein the perforated axle comprises a plurality of perforations positioned around a circumference of and along an entire length of the axle. |
| US11766672B2 |
Apparatus for manipulating magnetic particles
An apparatus for manipulating magnetic particles includes a latch mechanism. The latch mechanism has a pivoting part provided on a door and an engaging part provided on a main body. In the apparatus for manipulating magnetic particles, a first contact portion of a latch engages with the engaging part at a contact point in a state that the door is closed. The contact point is located more outside of the main body than the pivot axis. Accordingly, in a case where an external force is applied to the door in a direction to open the door in a state that the door is closed, a force is applied from the engaging part to the first contact portion, thereby generating a rotational force in a C direction to the pivoting part. As a result, in the state that the door is closed, it is possible to suppress the door from being opened without a manipulation by the user. |
| US11766666B2 |
Catalyst for converting light olefin to aromatics, method of making and method of using the same
A catalyst for converting hydrocarbon, a method of making the same, and a method of using the same are provided. Such a catalyst includes a zeotype microporous material, a binder material, and a metal phosphide, which can be in a range of from 0.01% to 10% by weight of a total weight of the catalyst. For example, such a catalyst can be used to convert light alkene or alkane into aromatic hydrocarbon such as benzene, toluene, xylenes, and a combination thereof. The alkene may be ethylene, propylene, butylene, or a combination thereof. The alkene may be supplied directly or from a stream converted from light alkane such as methane, ethane, propane, butane, or a combination thereof. |
| US11766664B2 |
Cobalt-based single-atom dehydrogenation catalysts having improved thermal stability and method for producing olefins from corresponding paraffins by using the same
Disclosed herein are a dehydrogenation catalyst having single-atom cobalt loaded onto a silica support that has undergone pretreatment including a thermal treatment and a high-temperature aqueous treatment (reaction), a preparation method therefor, and a method for producing olefins by dehydrogenating corresponding paraffins, particularly light paraffins in the presence of the dehydrogenation catalyst. |
| US11766659B2 |
Method for producing water-absorbent resin powder, and drying device and drying method for particulate hydrous gel
The production method includes a drying step of drying a particulate crosslinked hydrogel polymer obtained by polymerizing a monomer, which is a material of a water-absorbent resin, using a heating device to obtain dried particles. The heating device includes: a rotary container that contains the particulate crosslinked hydrogel polymer therein and rotates; and a plurality of heating tubes that are located within the rotary container, extend in an axial direction of the rotary container, and rotate together with the rotary container. A gel temperature of the particulate crosslinked hydrogel polymer to be subjected to the drying step, the gel temperature being measured by a contact thermometer, is not lower than 50° C. |
| US11766657B2 |
Calcined hierarchical porous composite
A calcined hierarchical porous composite includes a carbon-based material, a bio-carrier material including biflavonoid and triterpenoid, and a layered double hydroxide. The carbon-based material includes graphene oxide, reduced graphene oxide, and a combination thereof. The bio-carrier material includes biflavonoid and triterpenoid, and is configured for carrying the carbon-based material therein so as to form a precursor structure. The layered double hydroxide has phosphate-specific active sites, and is formed on the precursor structure. A method for making the calcined hierarchical porous composite is also disclosed. |
| US11766653B2 |
Method for carrying out a gas/fluid two-phase high-pressure reaction
A process for performing a continuous gas/liquid biphasic high-pressure reaction, wherein a gas and a liquid are introduced into a backmixed zone of a reactor and in the backmixed zone the gas is dispersed in the liquid by stirring, injection of gas and/or a liquid jet, a reaction mixture consecutively traverses the backmixed zone and a zone of limited backmixing, and a liquid reaction product is withdrawn at a reaction product outlet of the zone of limited backmixing, wherein the reactor comprises: an interior formed by a cylindrical vertically oriented elongate shell, a bottom and a cap, wherein the interior is divided by means of internals into the backmixed zone, the zone of limited backmixing and a cavity, a first cylindrical internal element which in the interior extends in the longitudinal direction of the reactor and which delimits the zone of limited backmixing from the backmixed zone, backmixing-preventing second internal elements in the form of random packings, structured packings or liquid-permeable trays arranged in the zone of limited backmixing and a third internal element which in the interior extends in the longitudinal direction of the reactor and is open at the bottom, wherein the third internal element forms the cavity in which gas bubbles collect and do not escape upwards, thus preventing the volume of the cavity from being occupied by liquid and reducing the reaction volume. The reaction volume of the reactor used in the process can be reversibly reduced in simple fashion. The invention further relates to a process for adapting the reaction volume of a reactor suitable for performing a gas/liquid biphasic high-pressure reaction having an outlet for a liquid reaction product in which an internal element is arranged so as to form a cavity open at the bottom in which gas bubbles collect and do not escape upwards, thus preventing the volume of the cavity from being occupied by liquid and reducing the reaction volume. |
| US11766652B2 |
Gas-solid contacting device
A device for processing a flow of particulate material by contact with a gas flow includes a housing defining a processing chamber. This chamber includes a gas distribution plate having openings. The gas distribution plate separates a lower gas plenum from a solid-gas contact zone. The contact zone has at least one cylindrical partition upstanding from the gas distribution plate dividing an inner section from an adjacent annular outer section. The at least one partition is provided with a transfer opening for the particulate material. The housing is also provided with an inlet for supplying particulate material to the inner section and an outlet for discharging processed particulate material from the annular outer section. |
| US11766649B2 |
Coating method
A process for coating carrier particles with inhalable drug guest particles, the process including providing an apparatus including a processing vessel having solid walls defining a chamber for receiving the particles and adding the particles to the chamber. Next, the cylindrical processing vessel is rotated about an axis to impart a centrifugal force of between 10 and 2100 g on the particles. Further a process coats carrier particles with guest particles, wherein the carrier particles include a material or a drug and wherein the guest particles include a solubility/dissolution controlling agent. |
| US11766643B1 |
Hydrophobic novel biofilm membrane modified with a spiropolyurethane
A hydrophobic biofilm membrane modified with a spiropolyurethane may be used for desalination of salt water to fresh water. The spiropolyurethane component of the membrane can produce a hydrophobic spin membrane boundary which attracts saline water, and where the hydrophobic spin membrane boundary can comprise a hinge-like motion for capture of salt molecules via a loose pore-gate spongy membrane surface texture while allowing desalinated water to flow through the porous membrane. The membrane is useful in both reverse osmosis (RO) and membrane distillation (MD) separations, including the desalination. |
| US11766640B2 |
Method for preparing block copolymer hollow fiber membrane by melt spinning-stretching and selective swelling
The disclosure provides a method for preparing a hollow fiber membrane by melt spinning-stretching and selective swelling, including: preparing a nascent hollow fiber by melt spinning in an inert gas protective atmosphere by using an amphiphilic block copolymer as a film forming material, and stretching the nascent hollow fiber in the cooling process, a stretch rate being controlled at 200-540 mm/min, and a stretch ratio being controlled at 150-600%; immersing the obtained hollow fiber in a swelling solvent, and treating the hollow fiber in a water bath at 65° C. for 1 h; and then transferring the hollow fiber into a long-chain alkane solvent, treating the hollow fiber at the same temperature for 1-12 h, and after the completion of the treatment, immediately taking out the hollow fiber and drying the hollow fiber to obtain the hollow fiber membrane with a bicontinuous porous structure. By combining the melt spinning-stretching and the selective swelling, the method of the disclosure can synchronously and continuously improve the permeability and selectivity of the hollow fiber membrane. The treatment in the long-chain alkane solvent can make the polar chain excessively enriched on the surface of the membrane migrate inward, thereby improving the performance of the hollow fiber membrane. |
| US11766639B2 |
Water purification apparatus and methods for cleaning the water purification apparatus
A water purification apparatus (300) capable of being cleaned at a point of care, and methods for cleaning the water purification apparatus (300) at the point of care. The water purification apparatus (300) and the methods provide an efficient use of a heater (302) for heat disinfection the water purification apparatus (300), e.g. by recirculating heated fluid to further heat the fluid. Several different cleaning programs are provided that may be utilized for cleaning different parts of the water purification apparatus (300). |
| US11766637B2 |
Process and relating apparatus to make pure hydrogen from a syngas originated from wastes gasification
A process and apparatus for producing pure hydrogen from a syngas generated by the high temperature gasification of municipal, agricultural or industrial derived wastes. The process is able to make pure hydrogen to be further reacted with nitrogen to make ammonia and urea. |
| US11766636B1 |
Modular open systems architecture direct air capture platform
Systems and methods for modular and adaptable carbon dioxide (CO2) capture, separation, and storage in a variety of disparate site locations are provided. The systems and methods include utilizing a plurality of transportable, mass-producible, and stackable CO2 capture modules locally arranged in a cluster serviced by modular or locally fixed utilities modules that are in turn serviced by centralized plant services facilities, which may be dedicated to the CO2 capture system or may alternatively be shared with other co-located operations. The CO2 capture modules comprise a plurality of sorbent reactors, each comprising removable sorbent cartridges which may be easily exchanged for maintenance or upgrade purposes. The CO2 sorbent reactors are alternatively operated in adsorption and desorption modes and synchronized with each other within the sorbent module and the corresponding cluster to achieve continuous operation. |
| US11766635B2 |
Gas recovering apparatus, semiconductor manufacturing system, and gas recovering method
According to one embodiment, a gas recovering apparatus includes a casing and a tube. The casing is provided with an inlet through which a gas flows in, a first outlet for discharging a first gas containing a gas to be recovered of the gas, and a second outlet for discharging a second gas other than the first gas of the gas. The casing is evacuated via the first outlet. The tube is provided in the casing from the inlet to the second outlet, and has a high permeability to the first gas and a low permeability to the second gas. |
| US11766632B2 |
Glass or aluminum structure air filter using photocatalyst precoat and manufacturing method therefor
The present invention relates to an air filter using glass and aluminum substrates coated with a photocatalyst and a manufacturing method therefor. Disclosed is an air filter, which is more efficient in removing organic gas from air by using optical properties of a glass material and surface reflectance of an aluminum metal material to actively utilize the transmission and reflection of the light that is limitedly provided. |
| US11766628B2 |
Purification and extraction of cannabinoids
A method for purification and extraction of cannabinoids includes: providing a cannabis oil including phospholipids and cannabinoid acids; contacting the cannabis oil with a degumming solvent, wherein the degumming solvent and cannabis oil are substantially immiscible; and separating an aqueous phase including the degumming solvent and at least a portion of the phospholipids from an oil phase including the cannabis oil. The method may further include contacting the oil phase with an extraction solvent, where the extraction solvent and oil phase are substantially immiscible; and separating an aqueous phase including the extraction solvent and at least a portion of the cannabinoid acids from a second oil solvent phase including the oil phase and/or simply the liberated cannabinoids following acidification of the extraction solvent. |
| US11766627B2 |
High pressure carbamate condenser
Described are a high pressure carbamate condenser, urea plant, and urea production process. The high pressure carbamate condenser as described is of the shell-and-tube heat exchanger type with a tube bundle and has a redistribution chamber connected to tubes of the tube bundle and to a duct. The duct extends between the redistribution chamber and the shell. |
| US11766623B1 |
Frisbee
A frisbee comprises a rotating shaft and a surface cover, a first fan blade, a second fan blade, a fan blade gear, a third fan blade and a bottom case, and the first fan blade comprises a first casing, the second fan blade comprises a second casing, and the rotating shaft passes through the first casing, the second casing, the fan blade gear and the third fan blade; a cavity is arranged with an electric motor and a main board, the output end of the electric motor is arranged with a motor gear meshing, the main board is arranged on the first casing, and a switch button is arranged on the first casing, and the switch button is connected with the main board, and the cover is arranged with a first through hole corresponding to the switch button. The structure of the frisbee can be simplified. |
| US11766621B2 |
Magnet holder and system
A magnet holder insert comprising a magnet and magnet holder housing designed with internal wall features capable of keeping the magnet properly positioned in the holder device, and external wall features capable of keeping the magnet holder device securely mounted in the finished part. The internal and external fastening elements of the magnet holder housing are designed in such a way as to promote rapid and secure assembly of both the magnet device and the finished part. The exposed surface of the magnet holder device can be configured with flat or dome shaped exposed contact surfaces, depending on how secure or flexible the magnetic joining feature is intended, capable of attaching to another magnet device or a material susceptible to magnetic attraction. |
| US11766618B2 |
Remote networked services for providing contextual game guidance based on a user objective
Computer-implemented systems and methods for providing contextual game guidance are described herein. An example method includes determining based on contextual information regarding an application an objective of the user; automatically deriving based on the contextual information and the objective contextual guidance to assist the user; generating a user interface having the contextual guidance; and transmitting the user interface to a client device. |
| US11766617B2 |
Non-transitory medium and video game processing system
A bubble creation method to be implemented by a server controls a progress of a video game. The bubble creation method includes a calculation formula specifying portion that is configured to specify one or more calculation formulas, and a bubble creation portion that is configured to create a bubble having an appearance defined by the calculation formula. The calculation formula has variables. The bubble creation portion creates a bubble whose appearance changes in accordance with a change of a value of the variable. |
| US11766616B2 |
Processing device, program, and method
A processing device includes a communication interface configured to be communicably connected via a network with one or a plurality of terminal devices, a memory configured to store a program and music piece information that being associated with one or a plurality of users including a first user holding a first terminal device, and a processor configured to execute the program. The processor is configure to cause a game application to progress in the first terminal device in accordance with operation information input at the first terminal device, select first music piece information from the stored music piece information in accordance with a progress result of the game application, and transmit the selected first music piece information to the first terminal device via the communication interface. |
| US11766614B1 |
Utilizing mobile device capabilities to keep a user engaged with a mobile application
Disclosed herein are systems and methods utilizing an application that utilizes the hardware and software capabilities of a mobile device to extend the time of user engagement. The hardware and software capabilities of the mobile device that are utilized can include gaze tracking, requiring user engagement for award redemption, requiring two-device confirmation in a trading system, blockchain tracking, geo-location reminders, Global Positioning System (GPS) reminders, and combinations thereof. |
| US11766612B2 |
Detection and classification of audio events in gaming systems
A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, a gaming system that cooperates with a graphical user interface to enable user modification and enhancement of one or more audio streams associated with the gaming system. In embodiments, the audio streams may include a game audio stream, a chat audio stream of conversation among players of a video game, and a microphone audio stream of a player of the video game. Additional embodiments are disclosed. |
| US11766610B2 |
Computer-readable recording medium and game system
A non-transitory computer-readable recording medium having a game program is provided. The game program is to be executed by a server device in a game system. The game system includes user terminals operated by respective users. The server device is capable of being connected to the user terminals through communication. The program causes the server device to set one or more kinds of game media to be in a state of being capable of being given to users. A predetermined upper limit is set to a number of game media capable of being given to the users. The program further causes the server device to give a user a game medium that the user desires to be given among the game media which are set by the server device in a range not exceeding the predetermined upper limit. |
| US11766604B2 |
Systems and methods for using seeds to store outcomes and recreating outcomes using seeds with a random number generator
An electronic gaming machine and a method are provided which generates outcome presentations from a Class 2 or a central determination game outcome. A database stores RNG seeds that correspond to various presentations. To generate the outcome presentations, the RNG seeds are retrieved from the database and random numbers are generated from the RNG seeds. These random numbers are then used to generate the outcome presentations for the Class 2 or central determination game outcome. The RNG seeds may be stored as a series of RNG seeds which may be individually accessed to eliminate certain outcomes or sort certain outcomes prior to presentation. |
| US11766601B2 |
Skateboard with multi-wheel truck
A moving wheel platform that minimizes wheel interactions with noncontinuous and uneven surfaces. The platform provides rotation-inhibiting structures onto or into the moving wheel platforms that aids with eliminating wheel bite. |
| US11766600B2 |
Ski pole equipment securement device
A ski equipment securement device having a body formed by a C-shaped member is adapted for removable engagement to a pair of snow skis and the poles used with the skis. A strap is engageable around the skis and to both ends of the body forming the C-shaped member to hold the skis adjacent and in a connection to the securement device. An opening in the body of the C-shaped member is sized to hold one or both ski poles and forms a handle to carry the engaged ski equipment. |
| US11766598B1 |
Surfing simulator
An apparatus and method of using the same for simulating surfing skateboarding, snowboarding or the like. The apparatus comprises a platform capable of supporting a user such as a continuous elastic surface such as trampoline or similar. A support is coupled to the platform for holding the platform. The apparatus further comprises a bearing or similar assembly coupled to the support for allowing the platform to rotate about an axis which is displaced a distance from the user while standing atop the platform during simulation thus simulating bottom and top turns. The apparatus further comprises a stand coupled to the bearing for securely supporting the bearing and tilting the axis of rotation. |
| US11766592B2 |
Multi-material golf club head
A multi-material golf club head having an improved performance is disclosed. More specifically, the present invention relates to a multi-material golf club head having a metallic frontal portion and a lightweight aft portion with an addition of an internal ribbon support member. The present invention may also further be comprised of a weighting mechanism that is accessible via an opening in the lightweight after portion but connects directly to the metallic frontal portion to mitigate any of the structural integrity issues associated with installing weights in a lightweight portion of a golf club head. |
| US11766591B1 |
Golf ball core hardness gradient manipulation using hardness agent and water releasing agent
Compositions including a hardness agent and a water releasing agent and golf ball cores made from such compositions having a tailored hardness gradient are disclosed. The type and concentration of the components in the composition, including a hardness agent and a water releasing agent, affect the hardness, hardness gradient, and compression of cores made from the composition and, thus, can be used to produce a golf ball having desirable performance characteristics. |
| US11766588B2 |
Rowing system and method
Among other things, a rowing technology includes a first rowing machine having an electromagnetic brake providing a resistance to a rower of the machine in each rowing stroke of a series of rowing strokes of the rower An electronic controller causes the resistance of the electromagnetic brake to vary over each rowing stroke in a profile that emulates resistance to which another rower in a shell on water or on a second rowing machine is subjected in each rowing stroke of a corresponding series of rowing strokes. |
| US11766586B2 |
Orthostatic hypotension alleviation device
An orthostatic hypotension alleviation device comprising an outer casing comprising an aperture extending therethrough; a carriage arranged within the outer casing and configured to be reciprocally displaced towards and away from the aperture along a carriage displacement axis; a spindle arranged on the carriage and configured to rotate about a spindle axis; a tether at least partially wound around the spindle, the tether comprising a distal end extending through the aperture, the tether being arranged such that it can be extended from a retracted configuration to an extended configuration in which the tether is fully extended by pulling the distal end away from the aperture so rotating the spindle about the spindle axis; a spindle biasing mechanism connected to the spindle and configured to apply a biasing torque to the spindle about the spindle axis so as to bias the tether towards the retracted configuration; and, a carriage biasing mechanism arranged within the outer casing connected to the carriage and configured to bias the carriage away from the aperture. |
| US11766585B2 |
Folding exercise rack system
A folding exercise rack system which may be both adjusted with respect to a wall and adjusted between a folded position for storage and an extended position for use. The folding exercise rack system generally includes an exercise rack that is both adjustable with respect to the wall and foldable between extended and retracted positions. The exercise rack generally includes a pair of inner support members which are adjustably connected to the wall, and a pair of outer support members which are adjustable between an extended position and a retracted (e.g., folded) position. In the extended position, the outer support members are distally spaced away from the inner support members and wall. In the retracted position, the outer support members are positioned adjacent to the wall. |
| US11766584B2 |
Exercise machine
A machine for gymnastic exercises includes a gripping element which can be gripped by a user, and a first motor and a second motor able to be commanded independently from each other and each configured to generate respective loads suitable to define a resistant force perceived on the gripping element during a traction exerted on the latter by a user. The machine also includes a sliding guide and a slider installed slidingly on the sliding guide. |
| US11766580B2 |
Valve structure with built-in valve seat of pre-action warning valve
The present invention discloses a valve structure with a built-in valve seat of a pre-action warning valve, including: a valve body, a valve cap, a valve seat, and a membrane clack. The pre-action warning valve provided in the present invention has the advantages of being simple, reliable, and low in manufacturing costs. |
| US11766577B2 |
Flexible variable frequency ultrasonic therapeutic probe based on thermoacoustic effect of carbon nanotube film
A flexible variable frequency ultrasonic therapeutic probe based on thermoacoustic effect of a carbon nanotube film comprises an ultrasonic sound production element, and a heat dissipation layer and an acoustic matching layer located on both sides thereof. The sound production element comprises a carbon nanotube film, metal electrodes and wires, and the shape and size of the sound production element can be adjusted according to the actual functional requirements. When a signal is accessed into the sound production element, the carbon nanotube film produces a corresponding temperature change, which causes the surrounding media to expand and contract and to excite ultrasonic waves. The present invention greatly improves the coupling efficiency between the probe and the subject, reduces the energy loss of ultrasonic waves, and enhances the uniformity of the sound intensity distribution in the affected part. |
| US11766576B2 |
Treating degenerative dementia with low intensity focused ultrasound pulsation (LIFUP) device
Ultrasonic energy is used for treating degenerative dementia. A focal point of an ultrasonic transducer beam is directed at a target area of the brain to promote removal of substances that accumulate in the interstitial pathways that are at least partially responsible for the degenerative dementia. In one example, the target area of the brain may comprise the hippocampus and the degenerative dementia may be Alzheimer's disease. The ultrasonic beam may stimulate brain tissue at a frequency that corresponds to a naturally occurring deep sleep burst frequency of neurons and subsequent astrocyte activation patterns that drive a convective process responsible for brain solute disposal. For example, the transducer may generate a burst frequency of between 1-4 hertz to stimulate deep sleep brain functions that help remove amyloid plaque. |
| US11766574B2 |
Geometric aspects of radiation therapy planning and treatment
Radiation treatment planning includes determining a number of beams to be directed into a target, determining directions (e.g., gantry angles) for the beams, and determining an energy level for each of the beams. The number of beams, the directions of the beams, and the energy levels are determined such that the beams do not overlap outside the target and the prescribed dose will be delivered across the entire target. |
| US11766572B2 |
Implantable medical device with locking datum arrangement between DF4/IS4 assembly and header
Disclosed herein is an implantable electronic device. The device includes a housing and a header connector assembly coupled to the housing. The header connector assembly includes a DF4/IS4 assembly and a header including a bore. The DF4/IS4 assembly is locked within the bore via a locking datum arrangement that exists between the DF4/IS4 assembly and the header. |
| US11766569B2 |
Pacing device with acoustic sensor
In at least one example, a medical device is provided. The medical device includes at least one therapy electrode, at least one acoustic sensor, and at least one processor coupled with the at least one therapy electrode and the at least one acoustic sensor. The at least one processor is configured to deliver at least one pacing pulse via the at least one therapy electrode and to analyze processed acoustic data to determine whether the at least one pacing pulse resulted in capture. |
| US11766566B2 |
Implanted pulse generators with reduced power consumption via signal strength/duration characteristics, and associated systems and methods
Implanted pulse generators with reduced power consumption via signal strength-duration characteristics, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A representative method for treating a patient in accordance with the disclosed technology includes receiving an input corresponding to an available voltage for an implanted medical device and identifying a signal delivery parameter value of an electrical signal based on a correlation between values of the signal delivery parameter and signal deliver amplitudes. The signal deliver parameter can include at least one of pulse width or duty cycle. The method can further include delivering an electrical therapy signal to the patient at the identified signal delivery parameter value using a voltage within a margin of the available voltage. |
| US11766564B2 |
Ocular stimulation method and system
Devices and methods to deliver microcurrent stimulation therapy to the human body, when connected to a micro-stimulation current-generating apparatus. The method of applying microcurrent stimulation therapy to key points around the eye for treatment of problems such as macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, glaucoma, optic neuritis and other eye-related or nerve-related conditions, as well as other diseases, such as Bell's Palsy, requiring localized stimulation to the eyes and/or on other body parts. |
| US11766563B2 |
Nanosecond pulsed power sources having multi-core transformers
Described herein are apparatuses and methods for applying high voltage, sub-microsecond (e.g., nanosecond range) pulsed output to a biological material, e.g., tissues, cells, etc., using a high voltage (e.g., MOSFET) gate driver circuit having a high voltage isolation and a low inductance. In particular, described herein are multi-core pulse transformers comprising independent transformer cores arranged in parallel on opposite sides of a substrate. The transformer cores may have coaxial primary and secondary windings. Also describe are pulse generators including multi-core pulse transformers arranged in parallel (e.g., on opposite sides of a PCB) to reduce MOSFET driver gate inductance. |
| US11766560B2 |
Device for interacting with neurological tissue and methods of making and using the same
Described herein are microelectrode array devices, and methods of fabrication, assembly and use of the same, to provide highly localized neural recording and/or neural stimulation to a neurological target. The device includes multiple microelectrode elements arranged protruding shafts. The protruding shafts are enclosed within an elongated probe shaft, and can be expanded from their enclosure. The microelectrode elements, and elongated probe shafts, are dimensioned in order to target small volumes of neurons located within the nervous system, such as in the deep brain region. Beneficially, the probe can be used to quickly identify the location of a neurological target, and remain implanted for long-term monitoring and/or stimulation. |
| US11766555B2 |
Connecting device
A connecting device is provided for connecting a pipe or tube-shaped element to the heart or a blood vessel of a patient, comprising a suture ring that has an opening, which can be closed by means of a closure element and through which said pipe or tube-shaped element is guided in the axial direction. The closure element is secured to the suture ring by means of at least one elastic securing element. A radially-expandable sealing element can also be provided in order to establish a sealing placement of the closure element against the suture ring. |
| US11766554B2 |
Flexible tubing occlusion assembly
An occlusion assembly for compressing a pair of collapsible tubes comprises a frame comprising a tubing guide configured for positioning the collapsible tube. The occlusion assembly also comprises a tubing occluder mounted to the frame with an occluding member constructed and positioned to controllably occlude or release occlusion of the collapsible tube. A door mounted to the frame is positioned to cover at least a portion of the collapsible tube and tubing occluder when closed and provide user access when open. The assembly includes a retainer mechanism engaged by the door when the door is closed to permit operation of the tubing occluder when the door is closed and retain the tubing occluder in a non-occluding configuration when the door is opened. |
| US11766547B2 |
Delivery systems and method thereof
An oral disposable apparatus to deliver a fluid, e.g., pharmacological agent to a patient in a one handed easy to use and sanitary manner. The apparatus includes a container capable of holding the fluid. The container is hermetically sealed with a specified quantity of fluid. A nozzle is coupled to the container. The nozzle is configured to permit comfortable insertion into a patient's mouth. An integral valve is coupled to the container and the nozzle. The valve is configured to be activated via rotation of the nozzle, thereby releasing the fluid. |
| US11766543B2 |
Sheath retainer devices, systems and methods
In general, medical sheath systems that can employ retainer devices having a plurality of channels configured to retain a sheath assembly in one or more curved configurations are described. In one embodiment, a retainer device may releasably retain a curvable tube of the sheath assembly in any of multiple curved configurations that range, for example, in selectable increments between 0° to 180°. |
| US11766539B2 |
Enhanced flexibility neurovascular catheter
A catheter is provided comprising localized regions of modified flexibility. The regions of modified flexibility may comprise a softened inner liner, for example softened via stretching the inner liner or disposing a plurality of holes in the inner liner, to modify the bending stiffness and/or tensile stiffness of the catheter. The catheter may further include an axially extending filament that at least partially overlaps the softened portion of the inner liner. The axially extending filament may include an anchoring section to anchor the at least one axially extending filament in a section of the catheter that includes the helical coil. |
| US11766537B2 |
Sensing for respiratory circuits
Some embodiments provide a breathing assistance apparatus comprising a conduit for conveying gases therein, the conduit comprising circuitry. The circuitry may comprise at least one heater wire part to heat gases in the conduit, in use, and at least one sensor wire part comprising at least one sensor for monitoring a parameter of the gases in the conduit. There is also provided a controller to control provision of AC power or AC voltage to the heater wire part; and control selective reading of the sensor. The controller may be configured to read the sensor at or about a particular portion of the AC power waveform provided to the heater wire part. |
| US11766534B2 |
Respiratory interface
Interfaces for positive pressure therapy having a mask assembly, a headgear assembly and a connection port assembly are disclosed herein. The connection port assembly has a ball joint connection with the mask assembly and includes a quick release button for easily disconnecting the gases source conduit from the mask assembly. The mask assembly may include a bias flow vent that is formed separately and attached to the mask assembly. The headgear assembly encircles the rear region of the user’s head and may include at least some portions that are substantially non-stretchable. |
| US11766524B2 |
Device and method for high-control-steerable tip needles having rudder/keel and tip steering/angle changing means
A system of needles having rudders or keels is provided having perforations, such as kerfs, to allow the needles to be bent by the manipulations of wires imbedded within the needle body. The pulling or pushing of the embedded wires, or stylets, causes the needle tip to be bent, while within the body, to allow the needle to be steered past impediments towards the target necessitating treatment. Wires can be pulled or pushed and in some instances both a push and pull wire are provided to give the needle precision steerability. The needles are provided with a keel or rudder, or can be shaped such as with a teardrop cross-section, to give a degree of stabilization to the course the needle, and attendant tubing, takes within the patient. The kerf cut section of the needle, which can be on one side, two sides or all about the circumference of the needle, allows the needle to be bent one way and then, as needed, another way to allow the needle to be steered within the body. |
| US11766516B2 |
Vacuum assisted drainage reservoir and systems
Devices used to drain fluid are disclosed. The devices may be configured to drain fluid from a body cavity using a vacuum pressure. The devices include a reservoir and a vacuum generating member configured to expand the reservoir and generate a vacuum pressure within the reservoir. The devices can be configured to be shipped in a collapsed state. |
| US11766513B2 |
System and method for removal of gastric air from premature infants on nasal CPAP
Systems and methods according to present principles meet the needs of the above in several ways, and in particular provide a product that can continuously monitor and remove air from the stomach without removing liquid from a premature neonate's stomach. The device works by providing suction pressure of, e.g., 10±0.1 mmHg through the feeding tube to continuously remove air from the stomach. In this way the device prevents the problem of gastric distension all together. The pressure may be regulated by using an electronic control valve. |
| US11766511B2 |
Antithrombogenic hollow fiber membranes and filters
The invention relates to extracorporeal blood circuits, and components thereof (e.g., hollow fiber membranes, potted bundles, and blood tubing), including 0.005% to 10% (w/w) surface modifying macromolecule. The extracorporeal blood circuits have an antithrombogenic surface and can be used in hemofiltration, hemodialysis, hemodiafiltration, hemoconcentration, blood oxygenation, and related uses. |
| US11766503B1 |
Disinfecting HVAC system and methods of making and using the same
The invention is a disinfecting HVAC system that combines thermal displacement ventilation technology with UV-C light technology to isolate, concentrate, and/or kill harmful microorganisms (such as SARS-Cov-2) present in enclosed spaces. The system includes a single manifold collection pipe placed adjacent to the ceiling (e.g., about 12-14 feet above the floor). The collection pipe has a high collection efficiency when connected to an HVAC air handler and booster fan tandem. In the air handler, the warm air is cooled and treated with a sufficient dose of UV-C light to inactivate any microorganisms within a short amount of time. The UV-C treated air is then returned to the enclosed space through a plurality of low velocity diffusers. |
| US11766499B2 |
Odor reducing device
An odor reducing device for a cat litterbox includes a housing and a fastener. The housing has a front sidewall and a rear sidewall. The front and rear sidewalls together defines a top opening that opens to an interior of the housing. The fastener is attached to the housing and is configured to support the housing on the litterbox. |
| US11766497B2 |
Sterilizing method and sterilizer
A sterilizing method for sterilizing a sterilization object housed in a chamber 11 includes an ozone preparation step S504 for filling an inside of a buffer tank 34 with ozone gas, and an ozone injection step S505 for injecting the ozone gas filled in the inside of the buffer tank 34 into the chamber 11. |