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| US11772717B1 |
Autonomous versatile vehicle system
A fleet of delivery robots, each including: a chassis; a storage compartment within which items are stored for transportation; a set of wheels coupled to the chassis; at least one sensor; a processor electronically coupled to the control system and the at least one sensor; and a tangible, non-transitory, machine readable medium storing instructions that when executed by the processor effectuates operations including: capturing, with the at least one sensor, data of an environment and data indicative of movement of the respective delivery robot; generating or updating, with the processor, a first map of the environment based on at least a portion of the captured data; inferring, with the processor, a current location of the respective delivery robot; and actuating, with the processor, the respective delivery robot to execute a delivery task including transportation of at least one item from a first location to a second location. |
| US11772716B1 |
Suspension system for an operator station of a work vehicle
A suspension system for an operator station of a work vehicle having a chassis includes a subframe structure, a plurality of mounting pads, a plurality of shock absorbers, a rear lateral rod, a front stabilizer, and a pitch control stabilizer. The plurality of mounting pads is positioned on a top surface of the subframe structure. The plurality of shock absorbers connects between the chassis and the subframe structure near each of the mounting pads. The rear lateral rod connects to the rear side of the subframe structure and to the chassis. The front stabilizer connects to the front side of the subframe structure and to the chassis. The pitch control stabilizer connects to the right side of the subframe structure and to the chassis. |
| US11772714B2 |
Extendable cargo bed side walls having cargo bed access openings
A cargo bed system includes a side wall assembly of a cargo bed. The side wall assembly is configured to transition back-and-forth between a standard wall position and an extended wall position. The side wall assembly includes an extendable wall section and a fixed side wall section. The extendable wall section extends and retracts relative to the fixed side wall section when the side wall assembly transitions back-and-forth between the standard wall position and the extended wall position. The side wall assembly in the extended wall position provides a cargo bed access opening within the side wall assembly. |
| US11772710B2 |
Optimized vehicle hood for impact protection
Systems and methods are presented herein for providing a reinforcement structure to reduce a Head Impact Criteria value associated with an object impacting a hood assembly that comprises the reinforcement structure. The reinforcement structure is arranged between an outer hood structure and an inner hood structure. The reinforcements structure comprises a main reinforcement and a reinforcement extension configured to extend laterally away from the main reinforcement. The reinforcement extension comprises a rib structure configured to accommodate an upper profile of a rigid front fascia feature and a rear flange configured to extend rearward over the rigid front fascia feature. The reinforcement extension is structured to be stiff enough to deform in a manner that reduces the amount of time an impacting structure reaches a peak acceleration value while also reducing the achievable peak acceleration value. |
| US11772706B2 |
Heated vehicle header
In various aspects, the present disclosure provides a component. The vehicle component includes a polymer matrix, a plurality of fibers in the polymer matrix, and a heating element embedded in the polymer matrix. The heating element may be (i) a discrete heating element, (ii) at least a portion of the plurality of fibers, or both (i) and (ii). The heating element is configured to be coupled to an external circuit to generate heat. In one aspect, the vehicle component is a vehicle header including an elongated body extending between a first side and a second side. |
| US11772704B2 |
Front body structure
A front vehicle body structure includes a front mounting bracket and a front side upper member that is connected to the front mounting bracket. The front side upper member includes an upper member upper surface that is inclined upward and rearward of the vehicle body. A front flange is formed downward from the upper member upper surface and is connected to the front mounting bracket. |
| US11772701B2 |
Rotation limitation module and steering wheel module for a steer-by-wire steering system
Described is a rotation limitation module for a steer-by-wire steering system. Said rotation limitation module comprises a housing in which a shaft portion is received. Furthermore, a limiter disk by way of a sliding guide is coupled in a rotationally fixed manner to the shaft portion and by way of an external thread is driven into an internal thread of the housing. Provided on the housing are detent geometries and on the limiter disk counter-detent geometries which, for limiting a rotation of the shaft portion in a first rotation direction and a second rotation direction, counter to said first rotation direction, are configured for contacting a respectively assigned detent geometry. A steering wheel module for a steer-by-wire steering system, which comprises such a rotation limitation module, is also disclosed. |
| US11772700B2 |
Vehicle illumination systems and methods
Various implementations of an illumination system include a light guide, a housing having a ceiling and defining a window, and a base coupled to the housing. The light guide is supported between the base and the ceiling. At least one light source is disposed adjacent a first end of the light guide. The light guide transmits the light from the light source through at least a portion of the outer surface of the light guide and the window. One or more tabs extending from the base each define at least one opening, and the at least one opening defined by each tab is alignable with an opening in a spoke portion of a frame. The openings receive a fastener to couple the base to the spoke portion. The housing may be integrally formed with a trim cover coupled to the frame. |
| US11772699B2 |
Quick attach steering wheel cover
Provided is a vehicle steering wheel cover that is easy to be produced and that does not take much time to be attached to a steering wheel. The vehicle steering wheel cover is a ring-shape tube, and is provided with a slit formed so as to be fitted to the steering wheel along the inner circumference inside the ring-shaped tube. The hardness of material of a part of the tube is lower than the hardness of material of the other parts thereof. |
| US11772698B2 |
Frame of double-person baby carriage and frame folding mechanism thereof
The application discloses a frame of double-person baby carriage and a frame folding mechanism thereof. The frame folding mechanism comprises an upper link, a lower link, a middle upright rod, two upper supporting rods, two lower supporting rods and two foot frames. The upper link and the lower link are spaced apart in a vertical direction; the middle upright rod is vertically connected between the upper link and the lower link; first ends of the two upper supporting rods are pivotally connected to both ends of the upper link; first ends of the two lower supporting rods are pivotally connected to both ends of the lower link; the foot frames are arranged in a vertical direction, top ends of the foot frames are pivotally connected to second ends of the upper supporting rods, bottom ends of the foot frames are pivotally connected to second ends of the lower supporting rods. |
| US11772697B2 |
Carrier adjusting mechanism and stroller thereof
A carrier adjusting mechanism is applied to a stroller including a stroller frame and a carrier and includes a base, a locking structure, a locking device, and a release actuator. The base is connected to the stroller frame. The locking structure is connected to the carrier and pivoted to the base. The locking device is disposed between the base and the locking structure. The locking device includes a first engaging structure, a second engaging structure, and a locking member. The locking member is engaged with the first engaging structure at a first position or the second engaging structure at the second position. The release actuator is disposed on the stroller and connected to the locking device for disengaging the locking member from the first engaging structure or the second engaging structure, to allow the locking structure to move between the first position and the second position together with the carrier. |
| US11772691B2 |
User interface for grade crossing gate controller
A crossing gate mechanism includes a gate mechanism enclosure, electrical components inside the gate mechanism enclosure, and a controller inside the gate mechanism enclosure. The controller is connected to and configured to monitor and/or control the electrical components. The controller includes an operator panel for receiving input from a user. In addition, the controller has a user interface displayed by the operator panel. The controller is operable to present information associated with the electrical components on the user interface. |
| US11772690B2 |
Apparatus and method for configuring systems in rail vehicles
The invention relates to an apparatus for configuring systems, the apparatus being positioned as intended in a rail vehicle and comprising—a data-processing unit—information-transmitting connections between the data-processing unit and the systems—a selection unit for selecting a saved profile—an input unit for inputting operating parameters—a receiving unit for receiving additional or altered profiles. |
| US11772686B2 |
Terrace railway car
A railway vehicle car includes a lower level and an upper level that are separated by an intermediate floor. The intermediate floor defines an opening emerging on the upper level and on the lower level, and also defines a bridge extending at least partially along the opening. The bridge connects a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end of the car on the upper level. The circulation of passengers is blocked on the lower level at least at one of the first longitudinal end and the second longitudinal end. |
| US11772683B2 |
Automated driving system
An automated driving system (ADS) includes an automation control module for controlling one or more driving functions of a vehicle, and a safety control module for determining one or more operating conditions relevant to the safety performance of the vehicle, such as driver awareness and processor temperature. The automation control module is configured to automatically adjust the speed of the vehicle based on the one or more operating conditions determined by the safety control module. |
| US11772680B2 |
Mapping lane marks and navigation based on mapped lane marks
A computing device configured to: obtain images representative of an environment of a host vehicle, the host vehicle traveling on a roadway; detect, from the images, a mark located on the roadway; identify, from the images, points corresponding to the mark on the roadway; identify the mark as a type of roadway marking, corresponding to the identified points, the type of roadway marking selected from multiple types of roadway markings; determine a position of the mark on the roadway relative to the host vehicle, using the identified points corresponding to the mark; and determine a trajectory to navigate the host vehicle on the roadway, based on the position of the mark within the roadway and the type of roadway marking. |
| US11772679B2 |
Steer control logic for emergency handling of autonomous vehicles
A method is provided for steering control of a vehicle by using lateral velocity of two know points (or lateral velocity of one known point and yaw rate), longitudinal velocity and steer angle information. These factors are used to calculate a target steer angle based on the track angle based on yaw decomposition to thus adjust a current steer angle of the vehicle based on the target steer angle. |
| US11772670B2 |
Customized vehicle operation based on driver status
Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to assisted driving of a vehicle. The response time of the driver may be measured and control operations may be adjusted to accommodate or compensate the response time of the driver. Predictive actions in anticipation of a slightly delayed input from the driver may be taken to avoid potentially dangerous conditions. A vehicle may be controlled to slow down to allow more time to a potential event to accommodate a slow response from the driver. |
| US11772668B2 |
Vehicle control system and design method for vehicle control system
A design method for a vehicle control system includes designing in such a manner that an allowable delay time that is allowed from when operation information is input to an information acquisition unit to when a control signal of an actuator to be operated is output is set in the actuator, and in a case where the allowable delay time is less than a predetermined reference time, an operation-signal generation unit of the actuator is provided in a zone ECU disposed in each predetermined zone of a vehicle and to which the actuator to be operated is connected. |
| US11772664B2 |
Vehicle load shedding
A system includes a processor and a memory. The memory stores instructions executable by the processor to determine an action for a vehicle based on an identified risk condition, to determine a minimum time for performing the action, and based on data including a vehicle battery state of charge, an outdoor temperature, and a vehicle mode of operation, to determine an available electrical power for performing the action. The instructions further include instructions to determine maximum permissible electrical energy discharge rate based on the minimum time for performing the action and the determined available electrical power, to determine a load control plan for a plurality of electrical devices in the vehicle based on the maximum permissible electrical energy discharge rate, an electrical load status of the vehicle, and load priority data; and to execute the determined load control plan. |
| US11772663B2 |
Neural network based modeling and simulation of non-stationary traffic objects for testing and development of autonomous vehicle systems
A system performs modeling and simulation of non-stationary traffic entities for testing and development of modules used in an autonomous vehicle system. The system uses a machine learning based model that predicts hidden context attributes for traffic entities that may be encountered by a vehicle in traffic. The system generates simulation data for testing and development of modules that help navigate autonomous vehicles. The generated simulation data may be image or video data including representations of traffic entities, for example, pedestrians, bicyclists, and other vehicles. The system may generate simulation data using generative adversarial neural networks. |
| US11772661B2 |
Methods and apparatuses for supporting vehicle-to-infrastructure communication
A method including determining a direct distance between the vehicle position and a position of the roadside unit and a planar distance between the vehicle position in a horizontal plane containing the vehicle position, and a projection of the position of the roadside unit onto the plane. The method further includes calculating a height of a roadside unit relative to the vehicle position using the direct distance and the planar distance determined for the vehicle position. The method also includes setting a value indicative of the height of the roadside unit relative to the vehicle position as a height correction value and storing the height correction value of the vehicle position in association with information indicative of the vehicle position as the height correction function. |
| US11772657B2 |
Method for preventing fatigue of a driver of a motor vehicle
The invention relates to a method for preventing fatigue of a driver of a motor vehicle (4), with the steps of: acquiring position data (PDM0) indicative of the position of the driver, and activating and/or deactivating light glasses (10) worn by the driver depending on an evaluation of the acquired position data (PDM) indicative of the position of the driver. |
| US11772656B2 |
Enhanced vehicle operation
A system includes a computer including a processor and a memory, the memory storing instructions executable by the processor to generate a synthetic image by adjusting respective color values of one or more pixels of a reference image based on a specified meteorological optical range from a vehicle sensor to simulated fog, and input the synthetic image to a machine learning program to train the machine learning program to identify a meteorological optical range from the vehicle sensor to actual fog. |
| US11772653B2 |
Vehicle control device, vehicle control method, and non-transitory computer readable storage medium
A vehicle control device recognizes an intersection present in front of a vehicle proceeding in a first direction on a first road, a first another vehicle proceeding in a second direction opposite to the first direction on the first road to approach the intersection, and a second another vehicle traveling after the first another vehicle, controls the vehicle based on a first relative relation between the first another vehicle and the vehicle and a second relative relation between the second another vehicle and the vehicle, determines, when the first and second another vehicles are expected to enter the second road, whether the vehicle enters the second road after the first another vehicle and before the second another vehicle or after the second another vehicle based on relative relations between a basis position and the vehicle, the first and second another vehicles, and controls the vehicle based on a determining result. |
| US11772652B2 |
Cooperative adaptive cruise control system based on driving pattern of target vehicle
A cooperative adaptive cruise control (CACC) system acquires a driving pattern of a target vehicle and variably provides an inter-vehicle distance and a responsible speed level of a subject vehicle that are followed by the CACC system based on the driving pattern. The CACC system includes a communication unit receiving vehicle information and road information of a region in which the subject vehicle travels; an information collection unit collecting driving information of a forward vehicle, vehicle information of the subject vehicle, and the road information; and a control unit controlling the inter-vehicle distance and the responsible speed level of the CACC system based on the driving pattern of the target vehicle according to generated control information. |
| US11772647B2 |
Control system for a vehicle
A control system (10, 19, 185C) for a vehicle (100), the system comprising a processing means (10, 19) arranged to receive, from terrain data capture means (185C) arranged to capture data in respect of terrain ahead of the vehicle by means of one or more sensors, terrain information indicative of the topography of an area extending ahead of the vehicle (100), wherein the terrain information comprises data defining at least one 2D image of the terrain ahead of the vehicle, wherein the processing means (10, 19) is configured to: perform a segmentation operation on image data defining one said at least one 2D image and identify in the image data edges of a predicted path of the vehicle; calculate a 3D point cloud dataset in respect of the terrain ahead of the vehicle based on the terrain information; determine the 3D coordinates of lateral edges of the predicted path of the vehicle by reference to the point cloud dataset, based on the coordinates of edges of the predicted path identified in the 2D image, to determine a 3D predicted path of the vehicle; and control the direction of travel of the vehicle in dependence at least in part on the 3D predicted path. |
| US11772646B2 |
Driving assist method and driving assist device
When a host vehicle enters a roundabout, a travel route of the host vehicle is communicated by a direction indicator to other vehicles surroundings the host vehicle. A controller computes a travel route over which a host vehicle and executes driving assist control so that the host vehicle travels along the travel route. In this driving assist method, whether or not the host vehicle has arrived at a roundabout is assessed. When the host vehicle is assessed to have arrived at a roundabout, a positional relationship between a host vehicle entrance for the host vehicle and a host vehicle exit for the host vehicle in the roundabout is assessed based on the travel route. When the host vehicle enters the roundabout, control of the direction indicator lights is performed in accordance with the positional relationship that was assessed. |
| US11772644B2 |
Damage reduction device, damage reduction method, and program
A damage reduction device according to an embodiment of the present technology includes an input unit, a prediction unit, a recognition unit, and a determination unit. The input unit inputs status data regarding a status in a moving direction of a moving body apparatus. The prediction unit predicts a collision with an object in the moving direction on the basis of the status data. The recognition unit recognizes whether the object includes a person. The determination unit determines, when the collision with the object is predicted and it is recognized that the object includes a person, a steering direction of the moving body apparatus in which a collision with the person is avoidable, on the basis of the status data. |
| US11772642B2 |
Method and apparatus for signaling turn safety
Disclosed are methods and apparatuses for signaling turn safety. One or more sensor readings can be received. The one or more sensor readings can be compared to one or more thresholds. A signal can be provided to one or more visual indicators based on whether the one or more sensor readings satisfy the one or more thresholds. |
| US11772640B2 |
Systems and methods for vehicular collision detection based on multi-dimensional collision models
A system described herein may generate one or more models based on relationship data associated with multiple objects. The models may include one or more thresholds (e.g., which may indicate potential collisions between objects). The system may compare relationship data, associated with a particular vehicle and a particular object, with the one or more thresholds associated with the one or more models, and determine whether the relationship data associated with the particular vehicle and the particular object is rare data with respect to the one or more models. When the relationship data associated with the particular vehicle and the particular object is not rare data, the system may refraining from causing the particular vehicle to perform a collision prevention measure, and when the relationship data associated with the particular vehicle and the particular object is rare data, the system may cause the particular vehicle to perform the collision prevention measure. |
| US11772639B2 |
Controlling apparatus and vehicle
An in-vehicle controlling apparatus, comprising an evaluation unit configured to evaluate a sense-of-security level a passenger may feel with respect to an object present in a traveling direction of a self-vehicle, and a signal generation unit configured to generate a predetermined signal based on the sense-of-security level, wherein the evaluation unit evaluates the sense-of-security level based on a time headway and a temporal variation component of the time headway. |
| US11772633B2 |
Vehicle control method, vehicle system, and vehicle control apparatus
A vehicle control method is applied to a vehicle 1 in which a front wheel 2 is driven by an engine 4, and the method includes a basic torque setting step of setting basic torque to be generated by the engine 4, based on an operational state of the vehicle 1; an acceleration torque setting step of setting acceleration torque, based on a reduction in steering angle of a steering apparatus 5 mounted on the vehicle 1; a torque generation step of controlling the engine 4 so that torque based on the basic torque and the acceleration torque is generated; and an acceleration torque changing step of changing the acceleration torque, based on a vehicle-width-direction mounting position of a steering wheel 6 and an operation direction of the steering wheel 6 when the steering angle is reduced. Thus, vehicle posture control is performed in consideration of the vehicle-width-direction mounting position of the steering wheel 6 and the operation direction of the steering wheel 6, so that a driver fatigue reduction effect of the vehicle posture control can be secured appropriately. |
| US11772632B2 |
Deterioration evaluation apparatus and deterioration evaluation method for secondary battery
A deterioration evaluation apparatus for a secondary battery, which evaluates a degree of deterioration of the secondary battery of a hybrid vehicle including an engine that outputs a driving power, a motor that outputs a driving power, and the secondary battery configured to exchange an electric power with the motor, includes one or more processors configured to evaluate the degree of deterioration of the secondary battery based on a first relationship. The first relationship is set by using an accelerator operation amount and an operation point. The operation point includes a rotation speed of the engine and a load factor of the engine. The first relationship is a relationship between the operation point and a load on the secondary battery when the engine is operated at the operation point. |
| US11772630B2 |
Control device for hybrid vehicle and control method for hybrid vehicle
A control device for a hybrid vehicle includes a processor being configured to: set a target state of charge of the battery; control the internal combustion engine and rotating electric machine and charging and discharging of the battery to make the hybrid vehicle run, so that a state of charge of the battery becomes the target state of charge; and, in a case where a point inside a restricted region where operation of the internal combustion engine is restricted is set as a destination or a waypoint, set the target state of charge to a lower value when an estimated time of arrival at the destination or the waypoint is a point of time outside a restricted time period when operation of the internal combustion engine is restricted in the restricted region than when the estimated time of arrival is a point of time inside the restricted time period. |
| US11772628B2 |
Method and system for kinetic energy recovery in a hybrid powertrain during engine shutdown
Examples of hybrid powertrain systems are provided herein. The system includes: an engine; a motor/generator (“MG”); a clutch coupled to the engine and the MG; a transmission coupled to the MG; an energy storage system connected to the MG; and a controller coupled to the engine, the MG, the clutch, the transmission and the energy storage system. The controller is configured to initiate an engine stop, allow engine torque and MG torque to reduce to zero or near zero, shift the transmission to a neutral gear, cause the MG to operate in a generator mode, thereby loading the engine to recover kinetic energy from the engine, disengage the clutch to decouple the MG from the engine, increase the speed of the MG to a target speed, and shift the transmission into gear in response to the MG reaching the target speed. |
| US11772625B2 |
Electro-mechanical brake and vehicle having the same
Provided are an electromechanical brake and a vehicle including the same. An electromechanical brake according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a first brake pad and a second brake pad configured to respectively press a front surface and a rear surface of a disc and includes a housing having one side to which the first brake pad is coupled, a carrier to which the second brake pad is fixed, the carrier being coupled to the housing so that the second brake pad advance or retreat toward the disc, a hollow motor installed on the housing and configured to provide rotational driving power, the hollow motor having an internal space penetratively formed in a direction in which the rotation axis extends, a rotary screw extending and disposed in the internal space, the rotary screw being configured to rotate about the rotation axis of the motor, a power train coupled to a rear side of the motor and configured to transmit the rotational driving power of the motor to the rotary screw, and a nut coupled to the rotary screw and configured to advance or retreat toward the second brake pad. |
| US11772623B2 |
Electronic hydraulic brake device
An electronic hydraulic brake device includes a main braking unit configured to provide a braking fluid to a plurality of wheel cylinder units by driving of a motor; a storage unit connected to the main braking unit and configured to store the braking fluid; and an auxiliary braking unit connected to the main braking unit and the storage unit and configured to provide the braking fluid to some of the plurality of wheel cylinder units when an operation error of the main braking unit occurs, so that braking of a vehicle may be stably performed by the auxiliary braking unit even though the operation error of the main braking unit occurs. |
| US11772622B2 |
Vehicle brake pedal travel based on braking force available between braking wheels and ground
An aircraft includes a brake lever for receiving a pilot braking input as a lever travel of the brake lever, a braking wheel operatively coupled with the brake lever to brake the aircraft based on the lever travel, a brake actuator operatively coupled with the braking wheel to apply a braking force in response to a braking pressure provided to the brake actuator, and a brake pressure circuit. The brake pressure circuit is configured for: estimating a maximum braking pressure above which the braking wheel will skid with respect to a ground surface; scaling a lever gain of the brake lever to command the maximum braking pressure at a full travel of the brake lever such that a remaining brake lever travel indicates the amount of braking capability remaining for the aircraft; and braking the braking wheel based on the lever gain and the lever travel. |
| US11772621B2 |
Brake oil reservoir for vehicles
According to at least one embodiment, the present disclosure provides a brake oil reservoir for a vehicle comprising: an elongated link unit; a first reservoir tank coupled to a first end of the link unit, and including a float guide having a hollow portion and a float moving in the float guide; and a second reservoir tank coupled to a second end of the link unit, and coupled to be biased to one side with respect to a central axis of the link unit extending in a longitudinal direction. |
| US11772619B2 |
Estimated-acceleration determination for automatic emergency braking
The techniques and systems herein enable estimated-acceleration determination for AEB. Specifically, for a potential collision, a determination is made as to whether the target of the potential collision is likely to be stopped prior to the potential collision (e.g., due to its own braking). One of a plurality of estimated-acceleration functions is then selected based on whether the target is likely to be stopped prior to the potential collision. Using the selected estimated-acceleration function, an estimated acceleration to avoid the potential collision is calculated. By selecting different estimated-acceleration functions based on whether targets are likely to be stopped prior to potential collisions, more-accurate estimated accelerations may be generated, thus enabling better collision avoidance and/or avoiding unnecessarily strong braking. |
| US11772618B2 |
Method and device for operating a parking brake system
A method for operating a parking brake system includes establishing a parking brake request for a first automated parking brake constructed on a first wheel located on a first side of an axle of a motor vehicle, producing a braking force at the first wheel by activating, in response to the establishing of the parking brake request, the first automated parking brake, and activating a compensation device connecting the first wheel and a second wheel located on a second side of the axle to apply a braking force to the second wheel via the first wheel. |
| US11772617B2 |
Method for operating a motor vehicle, device, and motor vehicle
A method for operating a motor vehicle including an actuating element which is, in particular steplessly, displaceable between a first end position and a second end position. An instantaneous position of the actuating element is monitored. A deceleration torque being predefined for the motor vehicle when the instantaneous position is in a deceleration range situated between the first end position and a predefinable change position, and an acceleration torque being predefined for the motor vehicle when the instantaneous position is in an acceleration range situated between the second end position and the change position. A monitoring is carried out for the occurrence of at least one disturbance variable which influences an actual deceleration of the motor vehicle effectuated by the deceleration torque, the deceleration torque being changed as a function of a detected disturbance variable. |
| US11772616B2 |
Wireless towed vehicle breakaway cable alert system
Breakaway detection and alerting is described for a towed vehicle. In one example, a system includes a wired breakaway detector having a detector to generate an electric breakaway detection signal when a breakaway cable is not in a breakaway cable socket and an electrical cable to indicate the electric breakaway detection signal, and a wireless interface configured to be attached to the towed vehicle outside of the interior driver's area, to receive the electric breakaway detection signal from the breakaway detector and having a wireless transceiver to transmit a wireless breakaway alert signal in response to receiving the electric breakaway detection signal. A portable brake activation system receives the wireless breakaway alert signal from the wireless interface in the interior driver's area of the towed vehicle and activates the towed vehicle braking system through the attached brake pedal in response to the wireless breakaway alert signal. |
| US11772613B2 |
Securing device for securing a standstill of a vehicle
A securing device for securing a standstill of a vehicle, including a securing body having a bearing device for a movable bearing on the vehicle between a securing position (SP) and a release position (FP), and a counter-securing body having a fastening portion for a force-transmitting fastening to a wheel shaft of the vehicle. The counter-securing body includes at least one form-fitting portion for a form-fitting latching of a pawl portion of the securing body in its securing position (SP) and a release of the pawl portion of the securing body in its release position (FP). |
| US11772612B2 |
Vehicle cleaner system and vehicle system
A vehicle cleaner system includes: a cleaner unit mounted on a vehicle and configured to clean an external sensor acquiring information on outside of the vehicle; an advanced notification information acquiring unit configured to acquire expressway advanced notification information notifying that the vehicle has arrived within a predetermined distance from an entrance of an expressway; and a cleaner control unit configured to, when the advanced notification information acquiring unit has acquired the expressway advanced notification information, control the cleaner unit to clean the external sensor or diagnose whether or not the external sensor needs to be cleaned by the cleaner unit. |
| US11772611B2 |
Wiper device and windscreen wiper system having at least one wiper device
The invention is based on a wiper device, in particular a windscreen wiper device, having a wiper arm adapter (10), having a wiper blade adapter (12) which can be coupled to the wiper arm adapter (10) along a pivot axis (14) of the wiper arm adapter (10), and having at least one electrical and/or fluidic transverse connection unit (16) which can be connected or can be disconnected by a pivoting movement of the wiper blade adapter (12) relative to the wiper arm adapter (10) about the pivot axis (14). It is proposed that the wiper device comprises at least one electrical and/or fluidic axial connection unit (18) which can be connected or can be disconnected by a translatory movement of the wiper blade adapter (12) relative to the wiper arm adapter (10), in particular along or parallel to the pivot axis (14). |
| US11772605B2 |
Security device for vehicle, security system for vehicle, security method for vehicle, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium for vehicle
A sensor detects a target by transmitting and receiving an electromagnetic wave, and is arranged in a vehicle compartment. A user's mobile terminal is notified via a cloud system when a vehicle is parked, and a suspicious object around the vehicle is detected by monitoring a periphery of the vehicle using the sensor. An obstacle interfering with a periphery monitoring and disposed in the vehicle compartment is detected using the sensor prior to the periphery monitoring. A detected obstacle is moved so as not to interfere with the periphery monitoring. |
| US11772603B2 |
Passenger authentication and entry for autonomous vehicles
Methods, apparatus, and systems for passenger authentication and entry for autonomous vehicles are disclosed. A vehicle receives information over a first communication channel from a first mobile device. The information specifies a geographical location. The information causes the vehicle to arrive at the geographical location. The vehicle transmits a first message to a second mobile device indicating that the vehicle has arrived at the geographical location. The first message includes a graphical icon representing the vehicle. The graphical icon is for display on a user interface of the second mobile device. The vehicle receives a second message from the second mobile device over a second communication channel. The second message indicates that the graphical icon was dragged across the user interface into a graphical receptacle displayed on the user interface. Responsive to receiving the second message, at least one door of the vehicle is unlocked. |
| US11772600B2 |
Vehicle control apparatus, vehicle control method, recording medium with program for control recorded, and vehicle control system
A vehicle control apparatus includes a vehicle communication control unit performing communication with a mobile terminal positioning within an out-vehicle communication area, a distance measuring unit measuring a vehicle-terminal distance, the vehicle-terminal distance being a distance between a vehicle and the mobile terminal, and a distance measurement control unit measuring the vehicle-terminal distance by switching, based on a predetermined condition, between a first distance measurement mode repeatedly measuring the vehicle-terminal distance by the distance measuring unit without depending on reception of measurement instruction information transmitted from the mobile terminal and a second distance measurement mode measuring the vehicle-terminal distance by the distance measuring unit in response to reception of the measurement instruction information when communication is established between the vehicle communication control unit and the mobile terminal. |
| US11772596B2 |
Gas generator for vehicle safety system, airbag module and vehicle safety system as well as method for operating a gas generator
The disclosure relates to a gas generator for a vehicle safety system, comprising an ignition unit, a propellant configured in a combustion chamber in a form of a propellant bed extending along a longitudinal axis of the gas generator. A sleeve having an axial opening protrudes into the propellant bed such that it surrounds the ignition unit at least partially and portions of the propellant are stored inside and outside the sleeve. |
| US11772593B1 |
Control system
A system includes a body structure that defines a cabin, a seat assembly that is located in the cabin, and a support structure that includes a top portion and an adjustable support assembly. The support structure is located adjacent to the seat assembly, the adjustable support assembly includes actuators, and the adjustable support assembly is configured to move the top portion with respect to the seat assembly. The system also includes sensors that are configured to generate sensor outputs regarding an environment outside of the system, and a controller that detects an event based on the sensor outputs. In response to the detection of the event, the controller outputs a control signal that controls the adjustable support assembly so that the adjustable support assembly moves at least part of the top portion away from the seat assembly. |
| US11772592B2 |
Seat airbag device for vehicle
The present invention provides a seat airbag device for a vehicle, the seat airbag device including an airbag cushion including a lateral chamber positioned at lateral sides of a passenger and configured to be deployed forward from a seatback of a vehicle, a front chamber configured to be deployed forward from an upper side of the seatback to surround the passenger, and an auxiliary chamber configured to be deployed from the front chamber toward a front side of the passenger so as to be positioned between the front chamber and the passenger, and a support tether extending from the seatback and connected to the airbag cushion to support the airbag cushion. |
| US11772589B2 |
Single cell partition for law enforcement vehicle
The single cell partition forms a barrier between front and rear passenger areas of a vehicle, and provides access to a portion of the rear passenger area by occupants of the front passenger area who are not in custody. In addition, the single cell partition protects and secures custodial occupants contained therein from non-custodial occupants present in the additional available space in the rear passenger area. |
| US11772588B2 |
Front panel part of a motor vehicle, and motor vehicle
A front panel part is part of a motor vehicle. The front panel part has a basic body; and a holder configured to hold an external temperature sensor. The holder is formed integrally on the basic body and is pivotable in relation to the basic body via a film hinge. |
| US11772587B2 |
Vehicles with one or more programmable connection ports
A vehicle includes a battery, one or more programmable connection ports electrically coupled to the battery, and an electronic controller communicatively coupled to the one or more programmable connection ports. The electronic controller receives a user control signal from a user input device communicatively coupled to the electronic controller, wherein the user control signal indicates a threshold of operation, and selectively operates the one or more programmable connection ports in response to the threshold of operation indicated by the user control signal from the user input device. |
| US11772586B2 |
Linear power supply circuit
A linear power supply circuit according to the present invention is provided with: an output transistor provided between an input end to which an input voltage is applied and an output end to which an output voltage is applied; and a driver for driving the output transistor on the basis of the difference between a voltage based on the output voltage and a reference voltage. The driver is provided with: a differential amplifier for outputting a voltage according to the difference between the voltage based on the output voltage and the reference voltage; a capacitor one end of which has an output of the differential amplifier applied thereto and the other end of which has the voltage based on the output voltage applied thereto; a converter for converting a voltage based on the output of the differential amplifier into an electrical current and outputting the electrical current; and an electrical current amplifier for amplifying the electrical current of the output of the converter. The supply voltage of the differential amplifier is a first constant voltage or the input voltage. |
| US11772585B2 |
Wiring system for automobile
A wiring system for an automobile includes: a first connection device connected to a corresponding one of electrical components so as to communicate with and supply power to the corresponding electrical component; and a plurality of second connection devices each connected to a corresponding one of the electrical components so as to communicate with and supply power to the corresponding electrical component, wherein a bus communication line sequentially passes through the first connection device and the plurality of second connection devices, and is branched so as to communicate with the electrical components in the first connection device and the plurality of second connection devices, and a plurality of power sources mounted in the automobile are connected to the first connection device and integrated, and electric power supplied from the plurality of power sources is distributed from the first connection device to the plurality of second connection devices. |
| US11772583B2 |
System, method, and apparatus for managing vehicle automation
A system including a vehicle having a network comprising a plurality of end points and a controller, where the controller includes an automation definition circuit, an automation management circuit, and an automation execution circuit. The automation definition circuit is structured to interpret an automation trigger description and an automation action description. The automation management circuit is structured to provide a trigger detection plan and an automated action plan in response to the automation trigger description and the automation action description. The automation execution circuit is structured to determine a trigger event value in response to the trigger detection plan, and to provide an automation command in response to the trigger event value and the automated action plan, where an end point of the plurality of end points is responsive to the automation command to implement an automated vehicle response. |
| US11772581B2 |
Transfer ports for confinement gloveboxes and related methods
Transfer ports for confinement gloveboxes may include a flange sized and shaped to be secured within an opening in a wall of a glovebox. A sleeve may be secured to the flange and define a passage through the flange. A first cap may be removably secured to the sleeve on a first side of the flange and obstruct the passage on the first side. A second cap may be removably secured to the sleeve on a second, opposite side of the flange and obstruct the passage on the second side. |
| US11772580B2 |
License plate for a vehicle
Licence plates with a data medium and a slot antenna have low transmission and reception performance for electromagnetic waves as a rule. Moreover, the positioning of the slot antenna is severely limited by an inscription on the licence plate. The invention provides a licence plate with a data medium and an antenna with improved transmission power and at the same time sufficient space for the positioning of the antenna. This is achieved by a licence plate body of the licence plate having at least one cavity, and a front of the licence plate body or a coating of the front of the licence plate body covering the cavity comprises a slot structure forming the antenna. |
| US11772579B2 |
Dust cover for a steering apparatus of a vehicle
A dust cover for a steering apparatus of a vehicle includes a first cover coupled to an intermediate shaft in a state in which a bearing member is interposed and fixed to a vehicle body panel. The dust cover also includes a second cover coupled to the intermediate shaft in the state in which the bearing member is interposed and fixed to the vehicle body panel together with the first cover in a state of being bonded to the first cover. A tight contact rib in a long continuous shape along a periphery of the intermediate shaft is formed to protrude from the first cover such that the tight contact rib maintains airtightness between the first cover and the vehicle body panel in a state of being always in a tightly adhered state with the vehicle body panel. |
| US11772577B2 |
Serviceable shoe-clip fastener for vehicle trim attachment
A shoe-clip fastener for securing components in a vehicle includes a stop member having a wall portion and a slot defined in the wall portion and an insertion element coupled to the stop member. The insertion element includes a base member and a clip member cantilevered from the base member. The clip member includes an actuator section that projects proudly of the slot. |
| US11772574B2 |
Vehicle comprising a driver cab and a monitoring device for monitoring a front dead angle area and monitoring device for such vehicle
Vehicle (1) comprising a driver cab (2) and a monitoring device (15) for monitoring a front dead angle area in front of the driver cab (2), the driver cab (2) presenting a front surface (F), the monitoring device (15) comprising: —a front camera (16) having a field of view, —an arm (17) movably mounted to the driver cab (2) between a retracted position, in which said arm (17) extends along the front surface (F), and an active position in which said arm (17) is spaced apart from the front surface (F), wherein the front camera (16) is mounted to the arm (17) so that the field of view images the front dead angle area when the arm (17) is in the active position. |
| US11772572B2 |
Speaker systems for off-road vehicles, ATVs, UTVs, watercraft, and motorcycles
Speaker systems are provided, particularly for mounting in off-road vehicles, ATVs, UTVs, watercraft and motorcycles. The speaker systems may include a linear array of speakers and a housing encasing a backside thereof. In some cases, the speaker systems include a pipe-mounting clamp coupled to the housing for mounting the speaker system to a surface. In addition or alternatively, the speaker systems may include mounting brackets arranged along opposing lateral sides of the housing for mounting the speaker system to a surface. In any case, the speaker systems may include a power cord extending from one of the opposing lateral sides of the housing in some embodiments. |
| US11772570B2 |
Stable bicycle carrier at rear end of vehicle
Disclosed is a stable bicycle carrier at rear end of a vehicle including a rear rod, wherein one end of the rear rod from the vehicle is provided with a mounting piece, the mounting piece is provided with a beam, and both ends of the beam in its length direction are provided with wheel seats for accommodating wheels; the mounting piece includes a positioning rod and mounting rods at both ends of the positioning rod, the positioning rod is located at the middle of the beam, a side wall of the positioning rod away from the beam is connected with the rear rod; two of the mounting rods are located at a side wall of the positioning rod away from the rear rod, and a fixing component is provided between each of the mounting rods and the beam. |
| US11772566B2 |
Vehicle safe
A vehicle has a door frame and a vehicle door assigned to the door frame, which door frame has a security compartment for holding valuables. The security compartment has a security compartment opening in the door frame. The vehicle door is movable between a closed first state and an open second state, wherein the security compartment is covered by the vehicle door in the first state, and wherein the security compartment is accessible via the door frame in the second state. |
| US11772559B2 |
Rearview mirror and vehicle
A rearview mirror includes a shell with an opening, a display light-emitting structure installed in the shell, a protective structure and a reflective polarizing structure installed at the opening. The reflective polarizing structure is a single layer made of both reflective material and polarizing material, the protective structure comprises an outer glass layer, the outer glass layer, the reflective polarizing structure, and the display light-emitting structure are laminated in sequence, and the reflective polarizing structure is attached to one of the outer glass layer and the display light-emitting structure. The rearview mirror has a simple structure, less light loss, and good display quality. |
| US11772554B2 |
Method of providing virtual sound in electric vehicle
A method of providing virtual sound in an electric vehicle, includes: collecting vehicle driving information for outputting the virtual sound; determining characteristics of the virtual sound based on the collected vehicle driving information; generating a virtual effect signal for outputting the virtual sound, based on the determined characteristics; generating a sound signal containing the characteristics, based on the virtual effect signal; collecting the generated sound signal to obtain a final sound signal corresponding to a vehicle rating selected according to setting information based on the preset vehicle rating and a sound correction algorithm; and outputting the virtual sound corresponding to the selected vehicle rating, according to the final sound signal. |
| US11772553B2 |
Steering wheel
A steering wheel is provided. A steering wheel of a vehicle capable of autonomous driving includes a grip unit having a rim shape and held by a driver to steer the vehicle, an illumination unit provided in each of a left portion and a right portion of the grip unit in a circumferential direction of the grip unit, and a control unit configured to control the illumination unit to light up in a hold induction pattern for inducing holding by the driver according to a situation of the vehicle and a vehicle state pattern for guiding the driver through a state of the vehicle. |
| US11772551B2 |
Screen control apparatus of a moving object, a method thereof, and a system thereof
A screen control apparatus of a moving object, a method thereof, and a system thereof are provided. The screen control apparatus includes: a communication device that receives illumination measurement data measured by at least one information providing moving object from a server; an illumination score calculating device that calculates an illumination score for the received illumination measurement data; an illumination determining device that selects reference illumination measurement data depending on the illumination score and determine illumination; and a controller that controls a screen brightness on the basis of the determined illumination. |
| US11772545B2 |
Apparatus, system and method for controlling lighting using gated imaging
Embodiments pertain to a method for controlling the operation of lighting, the method comprising: actively illuminating a scene with pulsed light generated by at least one pulsed light source of a platform for generating reflections from the scene; gating in timed coordination with the active illumination of the scene, at least one of a plurality of pixel elements of at least one image sensor of the platform; receiving, at least some of the reflections from the scene; generating, reflection-based image data; and controlling, based on the reflection-based image data, the operation of platform lighting comprising a plurality of light sources that are configured in a matrix arrangement for simultaneously subjecting at least one first scene region and at least one second scene region with different illumination power. |
| US11772541B2 |
Cargo body wall with logistics tracks
A cargo body wall including an interior side defining an interior plane for facing a cargo receiving volume, and an exterior side. A primary logistics track is elongated in a first direction and situated in the cargo body wall, and a secondary logistics track is elongated in a second direction intersecting the first direction. The primary logistics track includes first and second inward expansions projecting inward of the interior plane, each of the first and second inward expansions having at least one opening therein providing access to a logistics fitting accommodation area within the cargo body wall. The secondary logistics track is arranged to cross the primary logistics track at a position between the first and second inward expansions. |
| US11772539B2 |
Cupholder and adapter for large containers during vehicle use
A cupholder adapter configured for use with an existing cupholder on a vehicle is provided. The cupholder adapter includes a cylindrical cupholder having a hollow internal volume, a collar attached to a top portion of the cylindrical cupholder, wherein the collar includes a plurality of tabs extending perpendicularly into the hollow internal volume, and an adapter base coupled to the cylindrical cupholder, wherein the adapter base includes a plurality of legs configured to expand and retract such that the diameter of the adapter base is configured to expand from a minimum diameter to a maximum diameter. The plurality of tabs includes tabs of different lengths and widths which enables and accommodates wide, tall, and narrow beverage containers during vehicle use. The adapter base is configured to install into the recessed cupholder near the console of most vehicles. |
| US11772538B2 |
Cup holder assembly with expandable cup support
An exemplary cup holder assembly includes a frame and a cup support connected to the frame and configured to expand and collapse relative to the frame. The cup support includes a plurality of segments integrally and flexibly connected together. |
| US11772536B1 |
Vehicle seating assembly with lower leg support
A vehicle seating assembly includes a seat, a support surface, a seatback and a lower leg support. The seat includes a forward end and a rearward end. The support surface is coupled to the seat. The seatback is rotatably coupled to the seat proximate the rearward end. The lower leg support is directly and rotatably coupled to the seat proximate the forward end. The lower leg support is directly coupled to the support surface in a manner that results in automatic mechanical deployment of the lower leg support when the seat and the seatback are moved toward a reclined-and-raised position. |
| US11772535B2 |
Headrest with passenger flaps
A system and method for determining whether a passenger is seated in a seating area and, based at least in part on detecting the passenger, engaging or disengaging a flap in a headrest. Such a headrest may span multiple seats so that a single headrest is used by multiple passengers. Each of one or more flaps in the single headrest may then be configured by the passenger to provide each passenger with their own privacy and comfort. By actively controlling the state of the flap, a uniform passenger experience may be created so that the flap is in the same state upon a passenger entering the vehicle. Further, examples of the headrest are designed and configured to couple directly, or indirectly, to a vehicle body, such that the headrest does not couple directly to a seat or passenger seating area. |
| US11772534B2 |
Seating apparatus
Aspects of the present invention relate to a seat cushion (1) including a compressible member (15) and at least one insert (16). The insert (16) has one or more inflatable bladders (17-n). The at least one insert (16) is at least partially encapsulated within the compressible member (15). Further aspects of the present invention relate to a method of forming a seat cushion (1); a seat assembly (2) and a vehicle (V). |
| US11772532B1 |
Multi layer seat with inserts
A vehicle seat including a seat assembly and an insert assembly. The seat assembly having a seat base portion, a backrest portion. The insert assembly includes upper inserts, lower inserts, and a lumbar cushion. The upper inserts are filled with a combination of a silicone anti-freezing solution and small extruded polystyrene packing balls. The lower inserts are filled with jelly. The upper and lower inserts are mounted within the seat base portion and backrest portion. The lumbar cushion is mounted inside the backrest portion. The conjunction of the lower insert, upper insert and lumbar cushion are configured to bring maximum comfort to a user. The upper inserts, lower inserts and lumbar cushion are configured to bring a user an exceptional stability and support without pressure applied to a tailbone. |
| US11772529B2 |
Child safety seat and related spin lock mechanism
A child safety seat includes a base, a seat body and a spin lock mechanism. The seat body is movably disposed on the base and switchable relative to the base between a forward facing position and a rearward facing position. The spin lock mechanism includes a pivoting component and a locking component. The pivoting component is pivotally connected to one of the base and the seat body. A driving slot is formed on the pivoting component. The locking component slidably passes through the driving slot for engaging with and disengaging from the other of the base and the seat body. The locking component can be driven by pivoting movement of the pivoting component to slide relative to the driving slot to disengage from the other of the base and the seat body to allow switching movement of the seat body relative to the base. |
| US11772523B2 |
Alighting assistance device and method
An alighting assistance device D of the present disclosure may be a device moving a driver seat rearward in a case where a determination is made that an occupant seated on the driver seat of a vehicle alights. The device may include a reclining mechanism as one example of an angle changer which changes an angle of a seat back of the driver seat with respect to a horizontal plane, a sitting height acquirer which acquires a sitting height of the occupant, and a seat controller as one example of an angle controller which controls the angle changer such that the angle of the seat back becomes closer to be perpendicular as the sitting height acquired by the sitting height acquirer is higher in the case where a determination is made that the occupant alights. |
| US11772522B2 |
Rail device for vehicle seat
An embodiment rail device includes an upper rail, a first bearing support on the upper rail, a lower rail, a bearing connection end on the lower rail and inserted into the first bearing support, a vertically elongated bearing contact adjustment hole on the lower rail, an upper bearing rotatably connected to the bearing connection end and in close contact with a floor of the first bearing support, a lower plate including a fastening groove that receives a lower end of the lower rail, a bearing shaft mounting hole on a wall surface portion of the fastening groove and matched with the bearing contact adjustment hole, a second bearing support outside the fastening groove and having an opened upper portion, a lower bearing rotatably disposed within the second bearing support, and a bearing shaft fastened to the bearing shaft mounting hole and the bearing contact adjustment hole by a screw. |
| US11772515B2 |
Battery pack heating system and control method thereof
A battery pack heating system includes: a main positive switch, a main negative switch, an inverter, an external port, a motor, a control module for auxiliary charging branch, a vehicle control unit, a motor control unit, and a battery management module. The battery management module is configured to send, when an acquired state parameter of the battery pack meets a preset low-temperature-low-power condition, a low-temperature-low-power heating request instruction to the vehicle control unit and the control module respectively. The control module is configured to send a first control signal to control the auxiliary charging branch to be connected. The vehicle control unit is configured to send a second control signal to enable the motor control unit to control on-off of the switch modules in the inverter, and a third control signal to enable the battery management module to control on-off of the main positive switch. |
| US11772514B2 |
Systems and methods for predicting degradation of a battery for use in an electric vehicle
A system for predicting degradation of a battery for use in an electric vehicle is presented. The system includes a computing device communicatively connected to at least a pack monitor unit, wherein the at least a pack monitor unit is configured to detect a battery pack datum of a plurality of battery modules incorporated in a battery pack. The computing device is further configured to receive the battery pack datum as a function of the at least a pack monitor unit, generate, as a function of the battery pack datum, a battery pack model associated with the battery pack of the electric vehicle, and determine a battery degradation prediction as a function of the battery pack datum and the battery pack model. |
| US11772511B2 |
Vehicle-use energy storage apparatus, vehicle-use discharge system, discharge control method, and vehicle-use energy storage device
Provided are a vehicle-use energy storage apparatus, a vehicle-use discharge system, a discharge control method, and a vehicle-use energy storage device each capable of ensuring a sufficient amount of electricity as an amount of electricity used during a normal use time while ensuring an amount of electricity which is reserved as spare electricity, and possessing a sufficient charge-discharge cycle. According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a vehicle-use energy storage apparatus including an energy storage device having a negative electrode including a negative active material which contains: a first active material made of a carbon material; and a second active material having a higher oxidation potential than the carbon material and having a higher capacity per volume than the carbon material. In performing discharging of the energy storage device, a main discharge reaction occurs in the first active material during a normal time, and the main discharge reaction occurs in the second active material during an emergency time. |
| US11772508B2 |
Intelligent charging connector for transport refrigeration system
A transportation refrigeration system including: a transportation refrigeration unit including a compressor, one or more valves, and a controller; an energy storage device configured to provide electrical power to the transportation refrigeration unit; and an intelligent charging connector in electrical communication with the energy storage device and/or the transportation refrigeration unit, the intelligent charging connector being connectable to a power grid and being configured to selectively control a provision of electrical power to the transportation refrigeration unit from the energy storage device and/or the power grid by transitioning the provision of electrical power to the transportation refrigeration unit from being supplied by the energy storage device or the power grid in response to the intelligent charging connector being connected to the power grid or in conjunction with the intelligent charging connector being disconnected from the power grid, respectively. |
| US11772505B2 |
System and method for charging using motor driving system
A charging system using a motor driving system includes: a battery, an inverter having connection terminals including a positive terminal and a negative terminal, and a plurality of motor connection terminals, and a plurality of switching elements forming an electrical connection relationship between the DC connection terminals and the connection terminals; a motor including a plurality of coils that has first ends respectively connected to the motor connection terminals, and second ends connected to each other to form a neutral point; a plurality of switches to form an electrical connection between the battery and the inverter, and to form an electrical connection between the battery and the neutral point, and to connect or disconnect a charging current to the DC connection terminals; and a controller controlling operation of the switches and the inverter based on a magnitude of a charging voltage. |
| US11772504B2 |
Fast rechargeable battery assembly and recharging equipment
A fast rechargeable battery assembly and a battery recharging equipment configured to recharge a battery in a very short period of time, by using a plurality of independent power supply units which recharge simultaneously a battery split in a plurality of independent battery modules, each one of these having a plurality of battery cells connected to a pair of module independent terminals positive and negative, which are direct connected to an independent power supply unit—in recharging mode, and in supplying mode all of these being connected to a battery main terminal. This functionality is realized for on-board recharging by using a contact plate and a plurality of switches, changeover witches and command switches, and for off-board recharging by using a recharging and a supplying contact plate. |
| US11772498B2 |
Vehicle
A vehicle includes a power source, a requested driving force calculator, and an actual driving force calculator, and a driving controller. The requested driving force calculator calculates a requested driving force on the basis of a driving operation. The actual driving force calculator calculates an actual driving force following the requested driving force, while limiting a rate of change in the actual driving force. The driving controller controls the power source to output the actual driving force calculated. The actual driving force calculator changes the rate of change in the actual driving force, on the basis of a difference between the requested driving force and the actual driving force, and a lapsed time of limiting the rate of change in the actual driving force. |
| US11772497B2 |
Vehicle and battery pack for the same
A vehicle includes: a battery; an electric motor to be actuated by electric energy stored in the battery; a switch coupled between the battery and the electric motor; an inertial sensor configured to output an acceleration signal; a controller configured to output a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal having a duty ratio according to an acceleration magnitude of the acceleration signal; and a switch driving circuit configured to generate a control current for controlling the switch based on the PWM signal. |
| US11772495B2 |
Method and system for controlling and recovering adhesion of the wheels of a controlled axle of a vehicle
The method comprises the steps of generating speed signals indicative of the angular speed of the wheels of said axle; generating an error signal indicative of the error or difference between a set point speed for the wheels, determined by means of a reference model, and the speed indicated by said speed signals; and generating a driving signal for torque-controlling apparatuses applied to the wheels of said axle, by adaptive filtering of an input signal which is a function of said set point speed, modifying parameters of the adaptive filtering as a function of said error signal, such as to make such speed error or difference tend to zero. |
| US11772492B1 |
Head-up display
A head-up display includes: a display device that emits image light; a mirror that reflects the image light; a mirror holder that includes a rotating shaft; and a bearing that rotatably supports the rotating shaft. The mirror holder supports the mirror from a back surface side of the mirror. The rotating shaft comprises a first rotating shaft located outside a perimeter of the mirror as viewed from the back surface side of the mirror, and a second rotating shaft located inside the perimeter of the mirror as viewed from the back surface side of the mirror. The second rotating shaft is provided on an axis same as an axis of the first rotating shaft. The bearing supports the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft. |
| US11772490B2 |
Onboard equipment operating device
An onboard equipment operating device includes a memory, a processor, a display unit, an operation unit, and an in-cabin camera. The display unit displays information regarding onboard equipment, instruction to the onboard equipment displayed at the display unit is configured to be received as a result of manual operation of the operation unit. The in-cabin camera captures images of a vehicle occupant. The processor is configured to: detect a predetermined action from actions of a face or a body of the vehicle occupant, the actions of the face or the body of the vehicle occupant being imaged by the in-cabin camera; input an instruction corresponding to the predetermined action to the onboard equipment; and display the information regarding the onboard equipment in an operatable state at the display unit, in a case in which the instruction corresponding to the predetermined action has been input to the onboard equipment. |
| US11772489B2 |
Visually obstructed object detection for automated vehicle using V2V/V2I communications
An object-detection system for an automated vehicle includes an object-detector, a receiver, and a controller. The object-detector detects detectable-objects proximate to a host-vehicle. The receiver receives an indication of an object-presence from other-transmitters proximate to the host-vehicle. The controller is in communication with the object-detector and the receiver. The controller is configured to operate the host-vehicle to avoid interference with a hidden-object when the hidden-object is not detected by the object-detector and the object-presence is indicated by at least two instances of the other-transmitters. |
| US11772487B2 |
Vehicle rear drive axle
A rear drive axle assembly includes fixedly attaching right and left axles to right and left rear wheels. Inner ends of the axles residing in a tube and reach in to almost a center of the vehicle, and extend out through self-aligning, pillow block bearings. Sprockets are attached to the axles between outer ends of the tube and the pillow block bearings. Negligible friction between the axles and tube is the only rotational coupling of the axles. The Rigid Tube provides concentricity between the two axles, provides perpendicularity of the drive wheels to the road surface and performs the function of a sleeve bearing. |
| US11772485B2 |
Engine and work machine
In an engine, an air cleaner and a muffler are located laterally opposite to each other with an engine body therebetween, the air cleaner and the muffler are located forward of the engine body in the longitudinal direction, a fuel tank is longer laterally than longitudinally when viewed from above and is located rearward of the engine body in the longitudinal direction, and an oil filler port which is sealed by a cap is provided to the fuel tank at a position laterally deviated leftward. A level gauge, which can be visually recognized when the cap is removed and the oil filler port is viewed from above and from the front side longitudinally, is provided inside the fuel tank. |
| US11772472B2 |
Vehicle battery protection structure
A vehicle battery protection structure includes a vehicle frame member, a first duct, and a second duct. The vehicle frame member is disposed in a region including a battery. The vehicle frame member has a through hole. The battery is mountable on a vehicle. The first duct is disposed on an outside of the battery at a location oriented toward an outside of the vehicle. The second duct is inserted through the through hole of the vehicle frame member. The second duct is disposed to overlap the first duct in a vertical direction of the first duct on the outside of the battery at the location oriented toward the outside of the vehicle. |
| US11772465B2 |
Vehicle sunshade with variable width
A sunshade system of vehicle roof includes a sunshade formed from a fabric material including a plurality of pleats arranged across a lateral sunshade width and extending along a sunshade length. At least one sunshade guide extends along a length of the sunshade and retains a lateral width edge of the fabric material, and guides the sunshade along a path between a stowed position and an extended position. The sunshade has a variable sunshade width along the sunshade length in the extended position by expansion and relaxation of the plurality of pleats. |
| US11772463B2 |
Window assembly
A window assembly includes a first pane of glass. The first pane of glass is chemically strengthened and exhibits a surface compressive stress of 400 MPa or more. A second pane of glass has a first major surface and a second major surface. The second major surface of the second pane of glass and a first major surface of the first pane of glass face each other. The second pane of glass includes 68-74 weight % SiO2, 2-6 weight % MgO, 1-10 weight % CaO, 12-16 weight % Na2O, 0-1 weight % K2O, 0.8-2.0 weight % Fe2O3 (total iron), 0-1.25 weight % TiO2, and 0-1.25 weight % CeO2. A polymeric interlayer is provided between the first pane of glass and the second pane of glass. The window assembly exhibits a direct solar transmittance of 55% or less and a total solar transmittance of 65% or less. |
| US11772456B2 |
Air conditioning system
An air-conditioning system for air-conditioning a vehicle interior is disclosed. The air-conditioning system includes a blower for generating an air flow, a heating device for heating the air flow, and a ducting system that divides the air flow downstream of the heating device over at least two part air flows and supplies the at least two part air flows via associated ducts to associated air outlets, through which the part air flows exit into the vehicle interior. The heating device includes at least two separate regions each with at least one electric heating element that is separately controllable via a control device. The at least two separate regions are each permanently assigned one of the associated ducts of the ducting system. |
| US11772448B2 |
Vehicle systems for controlling temperature of compartments for storing hems
Systems and methods for controlling a temperature of a compartment of a vehicle are provided. The vehicle system includes a compartment, one or more processors, one or more memory modules communicatively coupled to the one or more processors; and machine readable instructions stored in the one or more memory modules that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to receive information about an item; determine whether the item needs to be temperature controlled based on the information; and instruct a temperature control system to adjust a temperature of the compartment of the vehicle in response to determining the item needs to be temperature controlled. |
| US11772444B2 |
Suspension system
Disclosed herein a suspension system includes a damper in which a piston valve is movably provided in a chamber inside a cylinder; and an actuator coupled to a side portion of the cylinder to communicate with the chamber inside the cylinder; wherein the actuator comprises a rotating body in which a rotational drive shaft coupled to a center thereof, the rotating body configured to be rotated by working fluid transmitted from the chamber during a stroke of the piston valve; a centrifugal valve coupled to the rotational drive shaft in front of the rotating body, the centrifugal valve rotating together with the rotating body and varying an area of a flow path hole through which the working fluid passes according to a rotational speed of the rotating body; and a generator combined motor in which the rotational drive shaft is rotatably arranged at a rear of the rotating body, the generator combined motor configured to charge by generating electric energy through the rotation of the rotational drive shaft. |
| US11772443B1 |
Upper shock mount brace
A shock bracket brace to fortify a roll cage shock bracket, the shock bracket brace comprising an integral brace body comprising roll cage mount that transitions to a bracket mount through a transition radius having a top surface and bottom surface where at least one through hole can extends from the top surface to the bottom surface. A slot that substantially extends from the bottom surface to near the top surface configured to accommodate a vertical extending portion of the roll cage, wherein the bracket mount comprises a first tab and a second tab extending substantially orthogonally from the bottom surface of the roll cage mount to form a slot configured to accommodate the shock bracket, wherein the first tab and the second tab comprise at least one through hole aligned to accommodate a fastener to pass through the through holes. |
| US11772441B2 |
Motor vehicle
A motor vehicle includes a body, a wheel hub unit, an upright, which is fixed to the wheel hub unit, a fender, which is arranged to cover the wheel hub unit, and a suspension, which couples the upright to the body in a movable manner along at least one axis, which is transversal to a driving direction of the motor vehicle; wherein the suspension comprises at least one movable element, which is movable along said axis, and wherein the fender is carried by said element in a movable manner relative to the body. |
| US11772438B2 |
Plug for upper coupler of trailer
A plug for insertion into a through hole of a king pin coupler plate of a trailer includes a body defining two opposite axial directions and having a cylindrical, circular and continuous outer surface defining a perimeter. A plurality of pliable ears extend from the outer surface. The ears are each individually aligned in the axial directions. The ears each have a width that is less than ten percent of a distance around the perimeter of the outer surface of the body. |
| US11772436B2 |
Trailer hitch configuration with integrated floor tilt frame
A hitch assembly that is adapted for allowing the loading and unloading of cargo at the forward end of a trailer. The assembly may comprise a pivot axis, defined by a pivotable connection device, and a first plane, defined by a hitch frame, operably attached to a second plane, defined by a trailer frame of the trailer, by the pivotable connection device. The assembly can be selectively pivoted and secured between at least a first position, a second position, and a third position relative to the trailer frame, wherein the first plane and the second plane may be angularly offset from one another when the assembly is in a position other than the first position. Further, the front end of the trailer frame moves downwardly relative to the coupling means when the hitch assembly is in the second position and upwardly when the hitch assembly is in the third position. |
| US11772432B2 |
Arithmetic model generation system, wear amount estimation system, and arithmetic model generation method
An arithmetic model generation system includes a tire information acquisition unit, a position information acquisition unit, a wear amount calculator, and an arithmetic model update unit. The tire information acquisition unit acquires tire data including a temperature and pressure of a tire. The position information acquisition unit acquires position data for a vehicle on which the tire is mounted. The wear amount calculator includes an arithmetic model that generates an estimated wear amount of at least one groove of the tire, the wear amount calculator calculating the estimated wear amount of at least one groove of the tire by using the arithmetic model by inputting the tire data and the position data. The arithmetic model update unit updates the arithmetic model based on a wear amount measured by a tire measurement device external to the vehicle and the estimated wear amount. |
| US11772430B2 |
Tire
A tire 1 includes a tread portion 2, and how the tire is to be oriented when mounted to a vehicle is specified for the tire. The tread portion 2 has an outer tread edge T1, an inner tread edge T2, a first crown main groove 4, a second crown main groove 5, and three land portions demarcated by the first crown main groove 4 and the second crown main groove 5. The land portions include an outer shoulder land portion 7 demarcated between the outer tread edge T1 and the first crown main groove 4. The outer shoulder land portion 7 has a largest width in a tire axial direction among the three land portions. The outer shoulder land portion 7 has an outer shoulder lateral groove 20 and an outer shoulder sipe 21. |
| US11772428B2 |
Tire
A tire has a tread portion comprising a first land region divided by a circumferential groove extending continuously in the tire circumferential direction. The first land region is provided with first lateral grooves extending thereacross to circumferentially divide the first land region into blocks. The blocks include a first block provided with a second lateral groove and sipes. The second lateral groove has two end portions which are inclined with respect to the tire axial direction to a first direction toward one side in the tire axial direction, and a central portion between the two end portions which is inclined with respect to the tire axial direction to a second direction opposite to the first direction toward the above-said one side in the tire axial direction. |
| US11772422B2 |
Tire rubber composition and tire
The present disclosure aims to provide a tire rubber composition and a tire which have an excellent ability to reduce deterioration of fuel economy and abrasion resistance over time. The present disclosure relates to a tire rubber composition which contains one or more rubber components having a combined content of styrene-butadiene rubber and polybutadiene of 90% by mass or more, one or more fillers, and one or more vulcanizing agents, the rubber composition as a whole having a vinyl content of 53 mol % or higher based on 100 mol % of the combined amount of the butadiene-based structural units in the butadiene portion of the styrene-butadiene rubber and the polybutadiene. |
| US11772419B2 |
Unitized wheel end assembly
A wheel end assembly includes a hub connectable with a wheel and having a bore for receiving a shaft. An inboard bearing within the bore includes an outer ring coupled with hub, an inner ring within the outer ring and rolling elements. A seal assembly is coupled with the inner ring and retains the inner ring within the outer ring when the end assembly is separate from the shaft. An outboard bearing within the hub bore includes an outer ring coupled with the hub, an inner ring within the outer ring and rolling elements. A nut assembly is disposed adjacent to the outboard bearing and includes a nut threadably engaging the shaft. A retainer retains the nut assembly adjacent to the outboard bearing to limit axial displacement of the outboard inner ring to maintain the inner ring within the outer ring when the wheel end is separate from the shaft. |
| US11772418B2 |
Wheel
A wheel includes a rim having inner and outer flanges. A first end of each flange is positioned axially outwardly relative to the second end. A pair of bead seats are positioned one adjacent each flange, and each has an axially outer end connected to a second end of its flange by a flange connecting portion, and an axially inner end connected to one of a pair of side parts. Each side part is positioned between a central well and one of the inner and outer flanges, and connected to the well by a well connecting portion. The outer end of each bead seat is positioned radially outwardly relative to bead seat inner end. At least one of the flanges includes an extended portion which extends radially inwardly, such that a free end of the extended portion is positioned radially inwardly relative to the first end of the respective flange. |
| US11772416B2 |
System for detection of non-pneumatic tire loading
A system for detection of non-pneumatic tire loading includes a non-pneumatic tire. The non-pneumatic tire includes a ground-contacting annular tread, a central rim, and at least one spoke disk disposed between the rim and the tread. The spoke disk includes an inner ring mounted on the central rim, an outer ring, and spokes extending radially between the inner ring and the outer ring. A shear band is disposed between the outer ring of the spoke disk and the tread. A flange is disposed on an outboard surface of the spokes of the spoke disk. Indicating means are formed on the outboard surface of the plurality of spokes of the spoke disk radially outwardly of the flange. The flange interfaces with the indicating means when the tire is in an overloaded state or is in need of replacement. |
| US11772414B1 |
Diamond art canvas
A diamond art kit includes a diamond art canvas which includes a layer of adhesive. A protective film having perforated tear lines releasably covers the adhesive. The protective film is divided into several sections defined by the tear lines. A user can tear the protective film along the tear lines so as to remove only a chosen section of the protective film. This will expose a working portion of the canvas adhesive corresponding to that chosen section, but the protective film will remain in place protecting the remaining adhesive. The user can then place drills in the working portion of the canvas. |
| US11772411B2 |
Stencil device for forming configurations in deformable material
A stencil device for forming configurations in deformable material includes a first member having ridge portions integrally joined to channel portions that promote the insertion of the ridge portions of the first member into deformable material; and a second member having ridge portions integrally joined to protrusion portions that promote the insertion of the ridge portions of the second member into deformable material; whereby, the first and second members ultimately form a design pattern across a preselected surface of deformable material by alternating the insertion and removal of said first and second members across the preselected surface of the deformable material. |
| US11772406B2 |
Printable unclonable function patterns
A print feedstock has a base material and a marker material, the base material and the marker material having different physical properties. A system to validate objects includes at least one printer to print feedstock onto an object, the feedstock comprising a base material and a marker material, the base material and a marker material having different properties, a device to create a unique identifier for the object based upon a pattern of the feedstock, and a store in which the unique identifier can be stored. |
| US11772403B2 |
Seal-type thermal transfer image-receiving sheet
In a seal-type thermal transfer image-receiving sheet, the total thickness thereof is 250 μm or less, a seal portion has a layered structure in which a pressure-adhesive layer, a seal portion substrate, and a receiving layer are layered in this order from a release portion side. A release portion has a layered structure in which a surface resin layer, a release portion paper substrate, and a back face resin layer are layered in this order from a seal portion side. One or both of the seal portion substrate and the surface resin layer includes a layer made of polyethylene terephthalate is 50 μm or more. The sum of the thickness of the seal portion substrate and the thickness of the surface resin layer is four times or more the thickness of the back face resin layer, and the thickness of the back face resin layer is 20 μm or more. |
| US11772401B2 |
Methods for printing images on substrates and corresponding systems
A method for printing an image on a substrate is provided. The method includes: providing image template data; analyzing the image template data by identifying image components; printing the image using the image template data using a printing procedure based on printing parameters with a printer operating using printer configuration parameters; capturing the printed image; providing captured image data of the captured image; analyzing the captured image data. The analyzing including determining the region of interest within the captured image data based on definition parameters, identifying an image component and an image metric for the region of interest, relating the image metric to the image component, relating the identified image component to the identified image component of the region of interest, selecting parameters based on the image metric and/or the image component, and computing an actual correction parameter based on an optimization computing procedure using the image metric. |
| US11772400B2 |
Systems and methods for printing of removable and permanent images on an object
Systems and methods for printing a plurality of images on a substrate include, for each of the plurality of images: determining whether that image is a removable image or a permanent image, identifying, based on the determination, at least one layer to be used for printing that image in addition to a marking material layer that forms the image. The at least one layer may be a pre-coat layer applied under the marking material layer and/or a post-coat layer applied over the marking material layer. The marking material layer and the at least one layer are then printed on the object. |
| US11772396B2 |
Recording device with air flow path for cooling a recording unit
A recording device includes a recording unit configured to perform recording on a medium, and a discharge tray located above the recording unit in a height direction of the recording device and configured to support the medium discharged after recording is performed thereon, and a flow path of air for cooling a cooling target is formed along a lower surface of the discharge tray. The recording unit is an example of the cooling target. |
| US11772394B2 |
Liquid discharge apparatus and liquid discharge method
A liquid discharge apparatus includes a platen to hold a medium; a liquid discharge head to discharge a liquid onto the medium on the platen according to discharge instruction information containing a type of the platen as a designated platen type; an operation panel to display a selection operation screen in which a type of the platen is selectable from the multiple platen types as a selected platen type; and circuitry to: control the operation panel to display the selection operation screen; determine whether the selected platen type matches a first specific platen type; determine whether the designated platen type matches a second specific platen type; control the operation panel to display warning in response to a determination; and control the liquid discharge head to continue to discharge the liquid in response to a determination. |
| US11772391B2 |
Devices, systems, and methods for controlling airflow through vacuum platen of printing system by a movable damper
A printing system comprises a media transport device which holds print media, such as paper, against a movable support surface, such as a belt, by vacuum suction through holes in the media transport device and transports the print media though a deposition region of one or more printheads, which deposit a print fluid, such as ink, on the print media. The printing system comprises an airflow control device comprising one or more dampers that are moveable in a cross-process direction between an undeployed configuration and a deployed configuration, each damper blocking at least one row of the holes in the deployed configuration. The airflow control device also comprises one or more actuators to move the damper(s). The actuator(s) are controlled to selectively move the damper(s) between the undeployed and deployed configuration based on a position of an inter-media zone between adjacent print media held against the movable support surface. |
| US11772390B2 |
Method and apparatus for inkjet printing absorbent article components
The present disclosure relates to methods for printing absorbent article substrates. Printing systems herein may include a first printhead and a second printhead, wherein a substrate advances under the first and second printheads. The first printhead ejects ink onto the substrate to define a first printed zone, and the second printhead ejects ink onto the substrate to define a second printed zone. The first printed zone and the second printed zone together define a printed region. The first and second printed zones may be coterminous along respective edges to define a print stitch line extending in the machine direction. The substrate may then be manipulated proximate the print stitch line during a manufacturing process. Positioning the print stitch line proximate a region subject to manipulation may help hide and/or obscure the print stitch line from view. In turn, noticeable visible results of imprecise and/or inconsistent printing operations may be reduced. |
| US11772387B2 |
Thermal head and thermal printer
A thermal head includes a substrate, a plurality of heat generating portions, electrodes, pads, driving ICs, and a wire. The plurality of heat generating portions are positioned on the substrate and arranged in a main scanning direction. The electrodes are positioned on the substrate and electrically coupled to each of the plurality of heat generating portions. The pads are positioned on the substrate and coupled to the electrodes. The driving ICs drive the heat generating portions. The wire couples the driving ICs and the electrodes to each other. The thermal head according to the present disclosure includes a plurality of the pads. At least one of the pads is a multi pad that has a first region to which the wire is connected and a second region to which each of a plurality of probes is connected. |
| US11772380B2 |
Printing apparatus, control method thereof and storage medium
The object of the present disclosure is to optimize the time necessary for filling and the ink consumption. One embodiment of the present disclosure is a printing apparatus having: a storage unit; a print head having an ejection port from which ink supplied from the storage unit is ejected; an ink supply path that connects the storage unit and the print head; a suction unit configured to perform suction at the ejection port; and a supply control unit configured to supply ink stored in the storage unit to the ink supply path and the print head by performing suction at the ejection port by the suction unit, and the printing apparatus has an acquisition unit configured to acquire information relating to ink discharge from the ink supply path and the supply control unit determines the number of times of suction by the suction unit based on the information. |
| US11772368B2 |
FIBC liner film
The invention relates to plastic film preferably with a thickness of 50 to 300 microns, comprising a polyolefin homopolymer or copolymer, a polyether copolymer having a melting point between 100° C. and 120° C. and a layer comprising oxygen barrier polymer. |
| US11772364B2 |
Adhesive member and display device including the same
A display device according to embodiments of the present disclosure includes a display panel, a protection member to protect the display panel, and an adhesive member between the display panel and the protection member to couple the display panel to the protection member. The display panel may include a plurality of pixels to display an image, and the adhesive member may include an adhesive agent and an anti-static agent dispersed in the adhesive agent. The anti-static agent may include halogen ions, and a content of halogen ions with respect to a total weight of the adhesive agent may be within a range (e.g., from about 1 ppm to about 1000 ppm) capable of reducing stain failures caused by static electricity, without causing corrosion of driving lines in the display. |
| US11772358B2 |
Filler-containing film
A filler-containing film has a structure in which fillers are held in a binder resin layer. The average particle diameter of the fillers is 1 to 50 μm, the total thickness of the resin layer is 0.5 times or more and 2 times or less the average particle diameter of the fillers, and the ratio Lq/Lp of, relative to the minimum inter-filler distance Lp at one end of the filler-containing film in a long-side direction, a minimum inter-filler distance Lq at the other end at least 5 m away from the one end in the film long-side direction is 1.2 or less. The fillers are preferably arranged in a lattice form. |
| US11772356B2 |
Translucent structure
To provide a translucent structure having a low haze factor and low sparkle. The translucent structure has an uneven structure at the surface thereof, wherein the uneven structure includes first convex portions 5a, of which the diameters at a height of the bearing height+0.05 μm of the surface shape (a), obtainable by measuring the uneven structure by a laser microscope, are at least 1 μm, and in an image (c) in which a plurality of convex portions are scattered, obtained by filtering the surface shape (a) by image processing software to obtain a smoothing image (b), and subtracting XYZ data of the smoothing image (b) from XYZ data of the surface shape (a), said plurality of convex portions include second convex portions 5b, of which the diameters at a height of 0.01 μm when the bearing height is deemed to be 0, are at least 0.4 μm, the density of the second convex portions is from 0.023 to 7.210 units/μm2, and the proportion of the total area in cross-section at a height of 0.01 μm of the second convex portions 5b is from 0.900 to 90.000%. |
| US11772354B1 |
Glass fastening and sealing systems
A glass fastening system includes a glass portion, a support structure defining a recess, a first adhesive layer disposed on an exterior surface of the glass portion facing the recess in the support structure, a second adhesive layer disposed within the recess of the support structure, and a fastener having a first portion secured to the first adhesive layer and a second portion extending away from the first portion and into the second adhesive layer to secure the glass portion to the support structure. |
| US11772352B2 |
Method and apparatus for forming containers
A method and apparatus are disclosed for forming containers. The containers may be cans, including composite cans. The apparatus may include a cylindrical mandrel and a blank may be formed into a cylindrical tube around the mandrel. Rotational apparatuses may engage portions of a blank that may be in a flat configuration and may rotate the portions around the outward cylindrical surface of the mandrel. Free edges of the tubular blank may be sealed by a sealing strip that may be T-shaped in cross section. A cup may be installed in an end opening, such as a bottom end, of the cylindrical tube. The cup may be sealed in the end opening by a seaming process using a seaming apparatus. |
| US11772351B2 |
Press machine and method for diagnosing abnormality press machine
A press machine includes: a press control unit that controls ascending/descending motion of the slide; and an abnormality diagnostic unit configured to perform abnormality diagnosis of the press machine based on data from a sensor provided in the press machine and to output a result of the abnormality diagnosis. The abnormality diagnostic unit is configured to perform the abnormality diagnosis, based on the data acquired from the sensor while the slide moves at a predetermined speed between a bottom dead point and a top dead point in a press-no-load state. |
| US11772344B2 |
Product with an array of core elements or voids and interposed sheets and methods for forming such a product
A panel (20) having opposite surfaces (22, 24), and including sheets (42, 43) and elongated cores or voids (40). The cores/voids extend parallel along a first direction (X), are arranged mutually adjacent in a second direction (Y), and include an outermost core/void (40a) along a panel edge (26). Each sheet includes a medial portion (44, 45) between two adjacent cores/voids, a first lateral portion (46, 47) folded away from the medial portion over one adjacent core/void, and towards the second direction along the first surface, and a second lateral portion (48, 49) folded away from the medial portion over another adjacent core/void, and towards a negative second direction (−Y) along the second surface. The sheets include an enveloping sheet (43), the first lateral portion (47) thereof extending into a folded lateral region (50, 52) that at the panel edge is folded around the outermost core/void, and extends in the negative second direction back towards the second surface. |
| US11772339B2 |
Three-dimensional printing of composite repair patches and structures
Methods and apparatus for automating the fiber laying process during the repair of composite structures made of fiber-reinforced plastic material based on the three-dimensional printing technique. Continuous fiber rovings (e.g., carbon fibers) impregnated with liquid epoxy can be directly printed onto the damaged surface of the composite structure (e.g., an aircraft component made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic) without human manipulation in an autonomous manner. |
| US11772337B2 |
Pultrusion systems that apply lengthwise curvature to composite parts
Systems and methods are provided for applying lengthwise curvature to composite parts. One embodiment is a method that includes fabricating a preform for a curved pultruded gap filler by continuously: heating fiber reinforced material to a sticking point temperature for a constituent material within the fiber reinforced material, and feeding the fiber reinforced material through a die that exhibits a curvature through which the fiber reinforced material travels while the fiber reinforced material is heated to the sticking point temperature, the die forming the fiber reinforced material into a preform for a gap filler. Fabricating the curved pultruded preform further includes varying path lengths of fibers within the preform as the preform passes through the die, and pulling the preform out of the die. |
| US11772335B2 |
Torch and plasma heating method for placing composite rovings
A system to place one or more rovings made from composite material on a substrate. The system includes at least a roving-laying head configured to lay at least one roving, an electricity generator and at least one plasma torch. The plasma torch mounted on the roving-laying head and powered by the electricity generator. The plasma torch being further supplied with at least one plasma-forming fluid to generate at least one plasma jet suitable for heating the one or more rovings to be laid on the substrate. |
| US11772331B2 |
System and method for producing dental solutions incorporating a guidance package
A method of producing a retention piece having a guidance package configured to provide a desired movement profile including: obtaining data descriptive of mandibular and maxillary arches, an index position of the mandibular arch at a maximum closure position, and a temporomandibular joint of a recipient; specifying an appropriate guidance package based on the desired movement profile; positioning a retention piece comprising at least a portion of the specified guidance package about virtual representations of at least one of the mandibular and maxillary arches within a virtual articulator; modeling relative movement of the virtual representations of the mandibular and maxillary arches within the virtual articulator; and generating data that can be used by a computer aided machining (CAM) process to create at least one physical retention piece comprising the specified guidance package configured to provide the desired movement profile. |
| US11772330B2 |
Tunable system and method for stress resolution in additive manufacturing
Prior to manufacturing a product by additive manufacturing, a stress relief profile including frequency and amplitude parameters of an ultrasonic input is determined based on physical properties of the product, including resonant frequencies of the product and a material from which the product is manufactured. Successive layers of a material are added and energy is applied to incorporate the material of each layer into the product. A processor accesses stress relief profile parameters for each layer, determines whether a layer requires stress relief and determines a frequency and a power level for the stress relief at the layer. An ultrasonic input is applied with the determined parameters to relieve stress as the product is built up. |
| US11772322B2 |
Method of additively manufacturing an ophthalmic lens with at least one added function
A method of manufacturing an ophthalmic lens having at least one optical function includes: a step of additively manufacturing a complementary optical element by depositing a plurality of predetermined volume elements on a predetermined build support, the complementary optical element being configured to provide at least a part of the optical function of the ophthalmic lens, wherein the build support includes at least one added value or adhesive configured to provide to the ophthalmic lens at least one added function. An ophthalmic lens including a build support and a complementary optical element as well as an ophthalmic lens obtained by such a manufacturing method. |
| US11772321B1 |
Applicator for applying protective coverings to electronic device displays
An applicator is provided for applying protective films to electronic device displays. The applicator includes a base, a screen protector, and a squeegee. The base includes a pocket for receiving an electronic device. The screen protector is affixed to the base so as to overlie an 5 electronic device. The screen protector preferably includes three layers including a protective film, cap sheet, and back liner. The squeegee is provided for removing the back liner and for simultaneously affixing the protective film to an electronic device. |
| US11772320B2 |
Overlay applicator tray and method of using the same
An overlay applicator tray including a cradle including a device slot. The device slot is configured to securely hold an electronic device in the cradle. The overlay applicator tray also can include an overlay applicator. The overlay applicator can include an overlay layer and an adhesive release liner. The overlay layer can include a top side and a bottom side. The bottom side is configured to be adhered to a screen of the electronic device. The adhesive release liner is removably attached to the bottom side of the overlay layer. The overlay applicator tray additionally can include an alignment piece coupling the cradle to the overlay applicator. The alignment piece aligns the overlay layer of the overlay applicator with the screen as the overlay layer is applied to the screen when the electronic device is securely held in the device slot. The overlay applicator tray further can include a first pull tab on the adhesive release liner. The first pull tab is configured to be pulled to remove the adhesive release liner from the bottom side of the overlay layer and expose an adhesive of the overlay layer. Other embodiments are described. |
| US11772317B2 |
Energy efficient blow molder control
Blow molder system and associated method optimizes the performance, energy efficiency and/or operating costs of the blow molder. A blow molder controller executes a system model that relates blow molder input parameter changes to the characteristics of containers generated by the blow molder. Equipped with energy and/or operating cost data for operating the blow molder, the blow molder controller can select a set of blow molder input parameter changes for the blow molder that: drives the containers produced by the blow molder toward desired container characteristics, in an efficient amount of time, and in cost effective manner, considering the energy costs involved in implementing the changes. |
| US11772316B2 |
Extrusion device having internal cooling
An extrusion device includes a material inlet; a material outlet; a material guidance system; a body, which passes through the material outlet and a cross-sectional area through which the extrusion material is expelled from the material outlet changes; a drive device; a cooling line system for guiding coolant. A first part of the cooling line system is suitable for guiding the coolant along the axis, a second part is suitable for guiding the coolant out of the body and around the drive device, and a third part of the cooling line system guiding the coolant outwardly, into a discharge line for the coolant at an incline to the axis. The second part of the cooling line system adjoins the first part of the cooling line system, and the third part adjoins the second part against a flow direction of the extrusion material from the material inlet to the material outlet. |
| US11772315B1 |
Reinforced wood fiber core and method of making thereof
A winding core with improved beam and hoop strength and diminished friability and method for manufacturing such a core are provided, the method for making the winding core comprising: providing a wood fiber core, applying an adhesive to the wood fiber core, and sliding a tube or sheath onto the wood fiber core. |
| US11772311B1 |
Method of manufacturing a fishing lure
The mold apparatus disclosed herein is configured for simultaneous communication of a resin having a color and a complementary resin having a complementary color into a mold cavity without intermixing between the resin and the complementary resin in order to form an object wherein the color is essentially separated from the complementary color, in various aspects. In various aspects, the object formed by the mold apparatus may be configured as a fishing lure body, which is a molded portion of a fishing lure. The fishing lure body has a top and a bottom, and the top is of the color and the bottom is of the complementary color, in various aspects. Related methods and manufactures are disclosed. |
| US11772310B2 |
Frame with an outer silicone layer and a manufacturing method of forming the silicone layer on the outer part of frame
A frame with an outer silicon layer and a manufacturing method of forming the silicone layer on the outer part of frame are disclosed. The manufacturing method includes a forming step, a combining step and a removing step. First, a pair of mold with a forming space is formed with a silicone carrier including an effective combination region and an ineffective region. An emplacing space is next formed in the effective combination region and a frame is put into the emplacing space. Before putting in the frame, either the outer part of frame or the emplacing space is coated with a silicone coating, and then the effective combination region is combined on the outer part of frame by a secondary sulfurization. Finally, the effective combination region is removed from the ineffective region to form a silicone layer, made of the effective combination region, on the outer part of frame. |
| US11772302B2 |
Molded article, container and a method for the molding and recycling thereof
Disclosed herein, amongst other things, is a molded article, such as a preform that is blow moldable to form a container, and a related method of forming and recycling a container. The structure and steps includes injection molding a molded article having tubular body. |
| US11772299B2 |
Method and machine for the surface decoration of a ceramic article
A method and machine for the surface decoration of a basic article comprising ceramic material and having a surface and a printing assembly applies an adhesive material digitally and selectively onto a defined area of the surface. A treatment assembly deposits a powder material digitally and selectively in the defined area, and the powder material in excess arranged on the basic article is removed. |
| US11772297B2 |
Adjustable featherboard
The present invention relates to improvements in a magnetic featherboard, the featherboard having an elongate main body with opposite lateral faces, a bottom face and front and rear faces; a plurality of resiliently deformable feathers arranged at one or both lateral faces of the main body, and at least two, on-off switchable permanent magnets respectively received in one of at least two spaced apart recesses of the main body such that a working face of the respective switchable permanent magnet is present at the bottom face of the main body. One improvement comprises (i) providing a resiliently deformable friction gasket adjacent the working face of each of the switchable permanent magnets and protruding, in an non-deformed state, a predetermined amount from the bottom face of the main body and the working faces, the gaskets deformable through magnetic clamping of the featherboard to a table. The other improvement resides in providing at least two adjustable stops at one or both of the front and the rear face of the main body, each said stop comprising an abutment piece displaceable in longitudinal direction relative to the front/rear face, wherein a distance of each of the abutment pieces from the front/rear face is settable independently of each other, the stops operational to provide at least two abutments against which stock material to be machined can be placed when the featherboard is magnetically secured to the table. |
| US11772289B2 |
Hair guide and hair cutting assembly
A hair guide for a hair cutting assembly comprising a cutting unit support member and at least two cutting units, each having an external cutting member and an internal cutting member rotatable relative to the external cutting member about an axis of rotation, the external cutting member having an annular cutting zone comprising hair-entry openings provided at least in a main annular wall of the cutting zone, each cutting unit being pivotable relative to the cutting unit support member. The hair guide comprising: a hair guide support member coupled to the cutting unit support member of the hair cutting assembly, and at least two annular hair guiding members each having a central axis and a plurality of hair guiding elements having a main direction of extension in a radial direction relative to the central axis and arranged in an annular hair guiding zone extending about the central axis. |
| US11772288B2 |
Knife with integrated blade snapper
A knife includes a body, and a blade slider slidably mounted within the body, the blade slider configured to hold and slidably move a blade relative to the body. The knife further includes a blade snapper pivotally coupled to the body, positioned such that when the blade slider selectively positions the blade to be engaged by the blade snapper, pivotal movement of the blade snapper imparts a force on a blade segment of the blade to detach the blade segment from the blade. |
| US11772285B2 |
Malfunction detection device and malfunction detection method
A control unit causes a sensor to start sampling at a plurality of start timings different from each other. The control unit combines sampling signals obtained by the start of the sampling at the different start timings, and detects a malfunction of an apparatus in accordance with the combined sampling signal. |
| US11772284B2 |
Power supply system for a transport and/or machining system
A power supply system for at least one system for transporting and/or machining workpieces having a plurality of electric drive units is disclosed. The supply grid of the drive units is supplied via at least one recuperating energy storage device, which is electrically connected to a charging device that is fed from an alternating- or three-phase low-voltage grid. The power supply system for a transport and/or machining system draws maximally 50 percent more power from the power supply grid compared to the regular nominal supply current regardless of the occurrence of current peaks. |
| US11772283B2 |
Clutched joint modules having a quasi-passive elastic actuator for a robotic assembly
A method for operating a robotic joint of a robotic system comprising selectively operating a clutch mechanism of a clutched joint module in an engaged state to cause a quasi-passive elastic actuator to enter an elastic state, the clutched joint module operating about and defining a joint of the robotic system. The method comprising effecting a first rotation of the joint to cause the quasi-passive elastic actuator to store energy during at least a portion of the rotation of the joint. The method comprising effecting a second rotation of the joint and causing the stored energy from the quasi-passive elastic actuator to be released in the form of an augmented torque applied to an output member of the clutched joint module. The method comprising selectively operating the clutch mechanism in a disengaged state to cause the quasi-passive elastic actuator to enter an inelastic state. The method comprising effecting a third rotation of the joint, wherein the quasi-passive elastic actuator facilitates a free swing mode of the clutched joint module and the joint. |
| US11772281B1 |
Vacuum-actuated end of arm tools with suction cups and extendible pistons
Systems and methods to grasp objects using vacuum-actuated end of arm tools may include extending pistons and suction cups. For example, responsive to application of negative pressure, a piston may move from a retracted position to an extended position. In addition, responsive to grasping an object by a suction cup, the piston may remain in the extended position due to continued generation of pressure differentials that apply forces to the piston toward the extended position. Alternatively, a piston may be biased toward an extended position due to a spring force, and may remain in the extended position responsive to grasping an object. In the extended position of the piston, an object may be grasped with an amount of passive compliance to external forces that may be applied to the object. |
| US11772276B2 |
Systems and methods for optical performance captured animated figure with real-time reactive projected media
A reactive media system includes a motion control system having an animated figure with a body and actuators configured to adjust a figure portion of the body in response to interactive data received from one or more interactive data sources. The reactive media system includes a media control system having a tracking camera configured to generate signals indicative of a current position and orientation of the figure portion based on a set of trackers coupled to the figure portion. The media control system includes a media controller configured to receive the signals, determine the current position and orientation based on the signals, and generate data indicative of images to be projected onto an external surface of the figure portion having the current position and orientation. The media control system also includes a projector configured to receive the data from the media controller and project the images onto the external surface. |
| US11772275B2 |
Generative design techniques for robot behavior
An automated robot design pipeline facilitates the overall process of designing robots that perform various desired behaviors. The disclosed pipeline includes four stages. In the first stage, a generative engine samples a design space to generate a large number of robot designs. In the second stage, a metric engine generates behavioral metrics indicating a degree to which each robot design performs the desired behaviors. In the third stage, a mapping engine generates a behavior predictor that can predict the behavioral metrics for any given robot design. In the fourth stage, a design engine generates a graphical user interface (GUI) that guides the user in performing behavior-driven design of a robot. One advantage of the disclosed approach is that the user need not have specialized skills in either graphic design or programming to generate designs for robots that perform specific behaviors or express various emotions. |
| US11772273B1 |
Mobile robot for monitoring network and operation method for same
The technical idea of the present invention relates to a mobile robot for monitoring a network and a method for operating the same. According to the technical idea of the present invention, a method for operating a mobile robot for detecting at least one network comprises the steps of: moving to a first location; detecting a first network in the first location; determining whether the first network is an authorized network; determining the threat of the first network when the first network is not the authorized network; and transmitting information on the first network when the first network is determined as a threat as a result of the determination of the threat. |
| US11772268B2 |
Robot collision detection device and method thereof
A robot collision detection device and a method thereof are provided. The robot collision detection device includes a buffer that periodically stores a driving command for allowing a robot to move to a destination and a sensor that detects a behavior of the robot. A controller monitors the driving command and a behavior of the robot corresponding to the driving command, and determines whether there is a robot collision based on the driving command and the behavior of the robot. |
| US11772267B2 |
Robotic system control method and controller
The present disclosure provides a control method of a robotic system. The control method includes: deriving an approach location at which the end effector grips an operation object; deriving a scan location for scanning an identifier of the operation object; and based on the approach location and the scan location, creating or deriving a control sequence to instruct the robot to execute the control sequence. The control sequence includes (1) gripping the operation object from a start location; (2) scanning an identifier of the operation object with a scanner located between the start location and a task location; (3) temporarily releasing the operation object from the end effector and regripping the operation object by the end effector to be shifted, at a shift location, when a predetermined condition is satisfied; and (4) moving the operation object to the task location. |
| US11772261B2 |
Compact direct drive spindle
A sealed actuator including stacked motor modules. Each motor module has a motor module housing, a motor stator attached to a respective motor module housing, a motor rotor in communication with a respective motor stator, and a stator seal disposed between the motor stator and motor rotor, surrounding the motor rotor and having a sealing surface interface, that interfaces with a respective sealing housing surface of the motor module housing, facing the motor rotor to seal the motor stator from the motor rotor. The motor module housings are stacked against each other and the sealing housing surface interfaced, at the sealing surface interface facing the rotors, to the respective stacked stator seals of the motor module housings forms a substantially continuous seal interface of the stacked motor modules sealed by the stacked stator seals to form a continuous barrier seal between the motor rotors and the motor stators. |
| US11772260B2 |
Planetary gear transmission device and robot having the same
A planetary gear transmission device is provided including a planetary gear device including a sun gear, a ring gear, a plurality of planet gears, and a carrier, a motor to generate a rotational force input to the planetary gear device and including a motor shaft and a motor body, a fixing bracket formed to fix one of the sun gear, the ring gear, or the carrier of the planetary gear device to prevent rotation, and a recursive rotation bracket provided with the motor and fixed to one of the parts of the planetary gear device, which is not fixed by the fixing bracket, wherein when one of the parts of the planetary gear device connected to the motor shaft is rotated by the motor shaft, the motor body is rotated by the recursive rotation bracket and the rotational force of the motor shaft is output through the recursive rotation bracket. |
| US11772252B2 |
Multi-purpose hand tool system, method of use, and method of manufacture
An all-purpose, multi-use touchup tool designed for home, office, and general construction work for producing a pleasant, show-quality finish to the construction project. The system generally includes a multitool having up to ten functional touch-up tasks capable of being performed thereby, including multiple blade edges, brushes, and measuring elements. A holder element can be joined with the multitool to expand the functionality of each. The system could include other touchup tools and elements such as a storage cup, wipes, and additional brushes and sanding elements. |
| US11772248B2 |
Electrically isolated tool with non-conductive torque transfer component
An electrically isolated coupler includes a drive body, a driven body, and a torque transfer assembly. The drive body is made of first metallic material and has a drive end configured to interface with a fastening component. The drive body includes a first interface portion and the driven body includes a second interface portion. The driven body is made of a second metallic material and has a driven end configured to interface with a driving tool. The torque transfer assembly is disposed between the drive body and the driven body to electrically isolate the drive body and the driven body from each other and transfer torque between the drive body and the driven body. The torque transfer assembly includes non-conductive material configured to maintain separation between the drive body and the driven body of at least about 0.400″. |
| US11772247B2 |
Indexable ratchet tool
A tool with a handle indexably retained to a pin. The pin is coupled to a head of the tool. The pin allows an angle between the head and the handle to be adjusted, thereby allowing the tool to be used in hard to reach places. The pin is coupled to the head to limit axial movement without the need of a threaded fastener. The reduction of axial movement allows for smooth, consistent operation of the tool. |
| US11772242B1 |
Torque transmitting assembly for a power tool
A torque transmitting assembly for a power tool comprising an angle head having a first output shaft which is rotational about a rotational axis and arranged to be connected to a power tool motor for transmitting a rotational movement from the motor to the first output shaft; a power tool attachment part having an input shaft connectable to the first output shaft, a second output shaft and a gear arrangement for transmitting rotational movement from the input shaft to the second output shaft; and fixation means for fixation of the attachment part to the angle head. The fixation means comprises first fixation means arranged to prevent axial displacement of the attachment part relative to the angle head; and second fixation means arranged to prevent rotation about the rotational axis of the attachment part relative to the angle head, which second fixation means is separate from the first fixation means. |
| US11772241B2 |
Electrically isolated tool with failsafe coating
An electrically isolated coupler includes a drive body, a driven body, an insulating member and an isolation coating. The drive body is made of first metallic material and has a drive end configured to interface with a fastening component. The drive body includes a first interface portion and the driven body includes a second interface portion. The driven body is made of a second metallic material and has a driven end configured to interface with a driving tool. The insulating member is molded to fit between the drive body and the driven body to electrically isolate the drive body and the driven body from each other. The isolation coating is disposed on a surface of the first interface portion or the second interface portion that contacts the insulating member and faces the second interface portion or the first interface portion, respectively. The isolation coating includes a material that adheres to metal and has a dielectric strength of greater than about 10 kV. |
| US11772240B2 |
Pliers
A pliers, configured to assemble an end cap to a vehicle cable, an end cap set including a plurality of end caps connected with one another, the pliers including: a main body and a connecting mechanism. The main body includes a first handling portion, a second handling portion and a receiving portion. The first handling portion is pivotally connected with the second handling portion. The first handling portion is movable relative to the second handling portion between a first position and a second position, and the receiving portion has a receiving space configured to receive the end cap set. The connecting mechanism is connected with the first handling portion and includes a cutting portion, a pressing portion and a feeding member. The cutting portion and the pressing portion correspond to the receiving space, and the feeding member is configured to move the end cap set. |
| US11772239B2 |
Clamping apparatus
A clamping apparatus includes: a support member (19) inserted in a leading-end-side portion of the housing (1) so as to be movable in its axial direction; a resistance giving mechanism (34) configured to give resistance to axial movement of the support member (19); and an engagement maintaining mechanism (26) configured to maintain engagement between a wedge surface (24) of a clamp rod (7) and a locking member (23). When the clamp rod (7) is driven toward a leading end side for unclamping action, the clamp rod (7) moves the locking member (23) toward the leading end side via the support member (19) after the locking member (23) moves radially inward. |
| US11772237B2 |
Sanding devices for sanding a workpiece
A sanding device for sanding a workpiece. The sanding device includes a sanding block. The sanding block includes a right triangular block having a triangular base and a rectangular block having a rectangular base. The rectangular block may be affixed to a side surface of the right triangular block. The sanding block includes sanding block base surfaces having the triangular base abutting the rectangular base along a straight edge. The sanding block base surfaces include an abrasive surface and an engagement surface opposite the abrasive surface. The engagement surface includes a hand-shaped recess extending from the engagement surface towards the abrasive surface. The hand-shaped recess includes a thumb-shaped recess in the triangular base of the engagement surface and at least one non-thumb-shaped recess in the rectangular base of the engagement surface. |
| US11772235B2 |
Media dosage unit for shot peening, method of using the unit for shot peening and method of making the unit
The present application provides to a media dosage unit (300) for shot peening. The application also presents methods of using and making the media dosage unit. The media dosage unit comprises a flow sensor (304) for measuring flow rate of solid particles; and a connector on the flow sensor for coupling the flow sensor to a shot circulation conduit (306). The present application also relates to a media flow valve (316) for the media dosage unit for shot peening. The application additionally discloses a method of making or assembling the microwave media flow sensor. |
| US11772232B2 |
Grinding equipment
A grinding equipment includes: a frame which has a central shaft disposed collinearly to one side of the polishing wheel and rotates about the central shaft; a plurality of seating portions which are disposed on the upper side of the frame, each have a space formed in the central portion thereof, seat a workpiece on the upper surfaces thereof, and are arranged radially from the central shaft of the frame; a plurality of vacuum portions which are disposed in the central portions of the plurality of seating portions respectively, seat the workpiece on the upper surfaces thereof, and each have a plurality of flow channels so as to secure the workpiece by suctioning air through the flow channels; and a control unit for controlling the rotation of the frame. |
| US11772229B2 |
Method and apparatus for forming porous advanced polishing pads using an additive manufacturing process
Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to advanced polishing pads with tunable chemical, material and structural properties, and new methods of manufacturing the same. According to one or more embodiments of the disclosure, it has been discovered that a polishing pad with improved properties may be produced by an additive manufacturing process, such as a three-dimensional (3D) printing process. Embodiments of the present disclosure thus may provide an advanced polishing pad that has discrete features and geometries, formed from at least two different materials that include functional polymers, functional oligomers, reactive diluents, addition polymer precursor compounds, catalysts, and curing agents. For example, the advanced polishing pad may be formed from a plurality of polymeric layers, by the automated sequential deposition of at least one polymer precursor composition followed by at least one curing step, wherein each layer may represent at least one polymer composition, and/or regions of different compositions. Embodiments of the disclosure further provide a polishing pad with polymeric layers that may be interpenetrating polymer networks. |
| US11772228B2 |
Chemical mechanical polishing apparatus including a multi-zone platen
A chemical mechanical planarization apparatus includes a multi-zone platen comprising a plurality of individually controlled concentric toroids. The rotation direction, rotation speed, applied force, relative height, and temperature of each concentric toroid is individually controlled. Concentric polishing pads are affixed to an upper surface of each of the individually controlled concentric toroids. The chemical mechanical planarization apparatus includes a single central slurry source or includes individual slurry sources for each individually controlled concentric toroid. |
| US11772227B2 |
Device and methods for chemical mechanical polishing
An apparatus for CMP includes a wafer carrier retaining a semiconductor wafer during a polishing operation, a slurry dispenser dispensing an abrasive slurry, and a slurry temperature control device coupled to the shiny dispenser and configured to control a temperature of the abrasive slurry. The slurry temperature control device includes a heat transferring portion surrounding a portion of the slurry dispenser, and a thermos-electric (TE) chip coupled to the heat transferring portion and configured to control the temperature of the abrasive slurry. |
| US11772221B2 |
Handheld work apparatus
A first actuating element acts on a blocking device for an operator-controlled element for controlling the drive motor. In an enabled position of the blocking device, the operator-controlled element is enabled to control the drive motor. In a blocking position the blocking device mechanically blocks any actuation of the operator-controlled element. The first element acts on the blocking device via a transfer unit. In an actuated position of a second actuating element, the transfer unit establishes an operative connection between the first element and the blocking device, such that the blocking device is in the enabled position in the actuated position of the first element and is in the blocking position in the non-actuated position of the first element. In the non-actuated position of the second actuating element, the transfer unit is ineffective so that the blocking device is in the blocking position regardless of the first element's position. |
| US11772218B2 |
Method for controlling a mechanical joining or forming process
Methods and devices for controlling a mechanical joining or forming process, in particular friction drilling in thin-walled materials, apply several reverse pulses acting on a process parameter to bring the course of an actual curve of the parameter more into line with the course of a predetermined nominal curve of the process parameter. The number and length of the reverse pulses and the length of the intervals between the pulses are determined as a function of at least one immediately detectable variable associated with the process parameter. |
| US11772217B2 |
Conveyance chain, tool change system and multiple link plates
A conveyance chain comprises a plurality of link plates alternately coupled and conveying plural tool pots each holding a tool. The plurality of link plates include an inner link plate and an outer link plate each including a rotation stop hole that stops a rotation of the tool pot and a rotation permit hole located upstream from the rotation stop hole with respect to a conveyance direction that permits a rotation of the tool pot. The plurality of tool pots includes a first tool pot and a second tool pot, the first tool pot is inserted through a rotation stop hole of the inner link plate and a rotation permit hole of the outer link plate, and adjacent to the first tool pot, the second tool pot is inserted through a rotation permit hole of the inner link plate and a rotation stop hole of the outer link plate. |
| US11772215B2 |
Magnetic chuck
A magnetic chuck has a piston assembly that contains a cylindrical permanent magnet and a core yoke. The piston assembly is movable inside a cylinder tube. The permanent magnet is provided on the outer periphery of the core yoke and is magnetized in the radial direction. |
| US11772213B2 |
Tightening device
Tightening device can fasten a fastening element by a target tightening force with good accuracy and facilitate automation. The tightening device includes a cylindrical drive socket holding a nut in the lower end opening thereof; a nut holder disposed inside the drive socket, a bolt passing through a bottom thereof, and regulating movement of the nut held by the drive socket toward the tip end of a threaded par; a tension rod which is disposed inside the nut holder and the lower end face of which has a threaded hole into which a portion of the threaded part that is further on the tip end side than the nut is screwed; a sensor for detecting tension force; a first motor for turning the tension rod around an axis that extends in the vertical direction; and a second motor for turning the drive socket around an axis. |
| US11772211B2 |
Flow control valve
A valve in which the flow control element includes a fixed disk and a rotatable disk, and a motor operable to rotate the rotatable disk. The motor is disposed in the bore of the valve, aligned with the long axis of the valve body and the axis of rotation of the rotatable disk. |
| US11772204B2 |
Preform solder and method of manufacturing the same, and method of manufacturing solder joint
Provided is a preform solder including a first metal containing Sn and a second metal formed of an alloy containing Ni and Fe. Alternatively, provided is a preform solder (1) having a metal structure including a first phase (10) that is a continuous phase and a second phase (20) dispersed in the first phase (10), the first phase (10) contains Sn, the second phase (20) is formed of an alloy containing Ni and Fe, and a grain boundary (15) of a metal is present in the first phase (10). |
| US11772202B2 |
Method for manufacturing light-emitting element
In a method for manufacturing a light-emitting element, a second irradiation process includes forming a first modified region at a first distance from a second surface in a thickness direction of a sapphire substrate, forming a second modified region at a second distance from the second surface in the thickness direction, the second distance being less than the first distance, the second modified region being shifted in a first direction from the first modified region, and forming a third modified region at a third distance from the second surface in the thickness direction, the third distance being less than the second distance, the third modified region overlapping the first modified region in a top-view. In the thickness direction of the sapphire substrate, a greater number of modified regions that include second modified portions are formed than modified regions that include first modified portions. |
| US11772199B2 |
Grain-oriented electrical steel sheet and magnetic domain refinement method therefor
A grain-oriented electrical steel sheet incudes a groove formed on a surface and a solidified alloy layer formed under the groove, wherein the solidified alloy layer includes particles of a certain average diameter. |
| US11772198B2 |
Apparatus including laser heating for etching thin layer
A thin layer etching apparatus includes an etchant supply unit configured to supply an etchant onto a substrate to etch a thin layer formed on the substrate, a temperature measuring unit configured to measure a temperature of the substrate while an etching process is performed by the etchant, a laser irradiating unit configured to irradiate a first laser beam on a first portion including a central portion of the substrate and to irradiate a second laser beam in a ring shape on a second portion surrounding the first portion so that the temperature of the substrate is maintained at a predetermined temperature during the etching process, and a process control unit configured to control power of the first and second laser beams based on the temperature of the substrate measured by the temperature measuring unit to reduce a temperature difference between the first and second portions of the substrate. |
| US11772197B2 |
Laser transmission characteristic value determination method
A laser transmission characteristic value determination method for determining an appropriate transmission characteristic value of a laser so that a marked letter becomes a predetermined font size or more when marking a letter on a surface of a heat shrinkable tube formed on the outer periphery of a battery cell. |
| US11772194B2 |
Method for designing laminate molded article, production method, production device, and program
A method for designing an additively-manufactured object includes: a slicing step of slicing a shape of the additively-manufactured object into weld bead layers each having a height corresponding to one bead layer using data of the shape of the additively-manufactured object, thereby generating a plurality of virtual bead layers; a reference direction setting step of setting, as a reference direction, a direction in which the sliced layer of the additively-manufactured object is continuously provided and extended in an intermediate layer disposed at a deposition-direction center of the plurality of virtual bead layers; and a bead adjusting step of adjusting a bead size of the weld bead to be formed in the plurality of virtual bead layers depending on a bead shape in a section perpendicular to the reference direction. |
| US11772192B2 |
Battery carrier composed of lightweight metal profiles with calibrated ends, and method for the production thereof
A battery carrier for an electric vehicle that has a trough with a frame and/or struts running in the trough. The frame and/or the struts are produced from hollow profiles, such as extruded lightweight metal profiles, which are connected by means of materially bonded joining. At least one lightweight metal profile has been geometrically calibrated at one end portion, which has a chamfer on a top side, wherein the thermal joining seam is arranged in the chamfer. |
| US11772191B2 |
Substrate processing apparatus and method
A method of processing a substrate includes placing a mask on a top surface of a processing substrate, the mask including openings, placing a cover substrate on the mask, the cover substrate overlapping the openings of the mask, placing the processing substrate on a vessel that accommodates an etching solution, and irradiating a beam onto the top surface of the processing substrate to form processing holes in the processing substrate, where a bottom surface of the processing substrate contacts the etching solution. |
| US11772187B2 |
Ultrasonic welding device
An ultrasonic welding apparatus includes a sonotrode comprising a structured working surface that comprises a plurality of apexes, a plurality of nadirs between immediately adjacent ones of the apexes, and planar sidewalls that extend between the nadirs and the apexes, and for each of the apexes the planar sidewalls on either side of the respective apex extend along first and second planes that intersect one another at an acute angle. |
| US11772183B2 |
Plasma cutting machine and method for controlling plasma cutting machine
A plasma torch moves to a piercing position. The plasma torch generates a plasma arc and starts a piercing step at the piercing position. Whether the piercing step is completed is determined based on the arc voltage. The plasma torch is held at the piercing position in the horizontal direction from the start of the piercing step until the completion of the piercing step. The plasma torch is moved in a predetermined direction including at least the horizontal direction after the piercing step is completed. |
| US11772182B2 |
Systems and methods for gas control during welding wire pretreatments
The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for pretreating a wire that is used in a welding operation to reduce the amount of hydrogen introduced into a weld. Using embodiments of the systems and methods disclosed herein, one passes a wire through a pre-treatment chamber in which a wire is treated to release hydrogen and/or other contaminants, and provides a gas flow through the pre-treatment chamber so that the contaminants that are released from the wire are taken up by the gas. The gas exiting the pre-treatment chamber may be isolated from the shielding gas utilized during a welding operation. For instance, the pretreatment gas may be directed away from the distal end of the welding torch, thereby preventing released contaminants from being transported into a weld. |
| US11772176B2 |
Method and device for wire electrical discharge machining
A method for controlling a wire electrical discharge machining (WEDM) process, in which the wire traveling speed VW is adapted in-process, while cutting. The method includes, determining the size of the crater occurring at each said determined position of each discharge along the engagement line of a wire and a work piece, and the current wire traveling speed; and continuously comparing the wire wearing model with one or more wire wearing limits, and adjusting the wire traveling speed according to the comparison of the actual wire wearing model and the one or more wire wearing limits. The wire electrical discharge machining process is conducted with reduced wire consumption, safely, efficiently and profitably. |
| US11772175B2 |
Gear machining apparatus and machining condition determination device
A gear machining apparatus includes: a hob cutter; at least one processor; and at least one memory having instructions. The instructions, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the gear machining apparatus to perform operations including: performing first chamfering on a first axial end of a gear profile by relatively moving the hob cutter with respect to a workpiece in radial and axial directions of the workpiece; performing, subsequent to the first chamfering, gear profile machining by relatively moving the hob cutter with respect to the workpiece in the axial direction; and performing, subsequent to the gear profile machining, second chamfering on a second axial end of the gear profile by relatively moving the hob cutter with respect to the workpiece in the radial and axial directions. |
| US11772171B2 |
Power tool
A power tool includes a spindle, holding members each having a claw, a biasing member, and a locking member. The holding members are movable between a first position, in which the holding members fixedly hold a tool accessory against a tool mounting part of the spindle with the claws pressed against the tool accessory owing to a biasing force of the biasing member, and a second position, in which the holding members do not impede or block attachment or detachment of the tool accessory. The locking member is configured to move between a locking position, in which the locking member abut on the claws of the holding members to hold the holding members in the second position, and an unlocking position, in which the locking member does not impede or block the holding members from moving from the second position to the first position. |
| US11772168B2 |
Cutting insert and cutting tool
The invention relates to a cutting insert having a polygonal upper side. Cutting edges, which are alternately configured as roughing cutting edges and finishing cutting edges, are provided at the edges of the upper side. The finishing cutting edges define an incircle (K1) having a diameter that is enlarged in comparison to a nominal size of the cutting insert, and the roughing cutting edges define an incircle (K2) having a diameter that is reduced in comparison to the nominal size of the cutting insert. The invention further relates to a cutting tool having a tool body on which at least one such cutting insert is disposed. |
| US11772166B2 |
Cutting insert
Chip discharge during high-feed machining and low-feed machining particularly in a high-depth-of-cut state or the like is improved so as to allow so-called freedom of feed during cutting to be improved. A cutting edge body of a cutting insert includes a front cutting edge formed on one end side in a longitudinal direction, the front cutting edge being a cutting edge formed on an intersecting edge between a peripheral side surface and an upper surface of the cutting edge body having a prismatic shape, a side cutting edge formed on one end side in a lateral direction, a recessed part provided in the upper surface of the cutting edge body to be subsequent to the side cutting edge in the lateral direction, and a wall part having a wavy wall surface formed in a portion of the recessed part and a discrete wall surface formed at a position between the wavy wall surface and the side cutting edge and including a plurality of surfaces which are discrete along the longitudinal direction. |
| US11772165B2 |
Threading insert having variable edge roundness
A threading insert includes a top surface, an opposite bottom surface, a side surface connecting the top surface and the bottom surface, and a first tooth. The first tooth has a first cutting edge, the first cutting edge including a first top cutting edge connecting a first leading cutting edge and a first trailing cutting edge. The first cutting edge has an edge roundness and the size of the edge roundness varies along the first cutting edge. |
| US11772162B2 |
Local collection of contaminants formed during metal powder bed fusion process
A powder bed fusion system includes a powder bed including a build surface and a vacuum system. The vacuum system includes a collection device positioned over the build surface. The collection device includes a body, a pathway defined in the body, wherein the pathway ends in a passageway opening, and a particle retainer connected to the body near the passageway opening. A method of forming a component includes forming a layer of unfused metal powder on a powder bed with a recoater, introducing gas to the powder bed and applying a vacuum with a collection device, fusing a portion of the layer of unfused metal powder on the powder bed with a heat source to form a component layer and generating contaminants, collecting the contaminants from the powder bed with the gas and the vacuum applied by the collection device. |
| US11772157B2 |
Additive manufacturing of metal objects
A radiation-curable slurry for additive manufacturing of 3D metal objects is provided, comprising: (a) 2-45 wt % of a polymerizable resin; (b) 0.001-10 wt % of one or more polymerization photoinitiators; and (c) 55-98 wt % of a mixture of metal-containing compounds, wherein the mixture of metal-containing compounds comprises, based on the weight of said mixture, 5-95 wt % of metal particles and 5-95 wt % of one or more metal precursors. An additive manufacturing method for producing a three-dimensional metal object using the slurry is provided, as well as three-dimensional metal objects obtainable by the method. |
| US11772156B2 |
In-line pressurization chamber for casting
Methods and systems are provided for continuously producing cast metal components. An exemplary method includes feeding molten metal into a first mold at a fill station; maintaining a pressurized chamber at an elevated pressure; moving the first mold into the pressurized chamber, wherein the molten metal solidifies in the first mold under the elevated pressure; and removing the first mold from the pressurized chamber. |
| US11772153B2 |
Electromagnetic stirring device and method for secondary cooling zone during slab continuous casting
An electromagnetic stirring device and a method for a secondary cooling zone during slab continuous casting. The device has a main body, an opening adjustment assembly, and a secondary cooling assembly. The main body has a protection housing (3), a phase sequence control assembly, an iron core (4) and an electromagnetic coil (5) for carrying out variable-direction electromagnetic stirring on a molten steel by a three-phase current phase sequence transformation. The opening adjustment assembly has an air cylinder (7), a fixed base (8), a movable joint shaft (12) and a silicon steel sheet group insert (13) for adjusting online opening degree of the closed annular iron core by a movable joint structure. The secondary cooling assembly has a cooling water inlet (9) and a cooling water nozzle (10) for cooling the electromagnetic coil and spraying cooling water to a surface of a cast slab (1). |
| US11772151B2 |
Foundry production line and method of operating such foundry production line
The foundry production line includes a sand moulding machine, a melt pouring device, a shakeout machine, a finishing apparatus, an inspection station and a computer controlled database system. A pattern plate is provided with a sand mould identification device including a plurality of individually adjustable indicator elements adapted to impress an identification pattern in a sand mould part. Each indicator element has rounded edges and indicates a direction. An automatic image detection system includes an imaging device arranged at the inspection station and being adapted to provide a digital image of an individual identification pattern formed in a cleaned casting. The automatic image detection system includes a computer system running a computer program developed by means of machine learning to analyse the digital image and thereby detect the individual identification pattern. |
| US11772141B1 |
Method for targeted regulation of soil microbes to synchronize heavy metal/metalloid transformation and greenhouse gas emission reduction and use
The present disclosure discloses a method for targeted regulation of soil microbes to synchronize heavy metal/metalloid transformation and greenhouse gas emission reduction and use. The present disclosure discovers that by compounding methionine with an organic acid salt, the obtained formulation can significantly increase the ability of the soil microbes to promote arsenic methylation in a targeted mode, and meanwhile, and the methane production is effectively reduced in the presence of the methionine. In the present disclosure, the methionine/organic acid salt formulation is further loaded into a modified biochar material of a porous structure, so as to achieve the effect of slow release. The method of the present disclosure may effectively reduce absorption of inorganic arsenic by rice, achieve a significant reduction in the proportion of inorganic arsenic in the total arsenic in the rice and inhibit methane emission of the soils and reduce methane emission at the same time. |
| US11772138B2 |
Processing apparatus and processing method, and gas cluster generating apparatus and gas cluster generating method
A processing method includes: disposing a workpiece in a processing container of a processing apparatus, and maintaining an inside of the processing container in a vacuum state; providing a cluster nozzle in the processing container; supplying a cluster generating gas to the cluster nozzle and adiabatically expanding the cluster generating gas in the cluster nozzle, thereby generating gas clusters; generating plasma in the cluster nozzle to ionize the gas clusters and injecting the ionized gas clusters onto the workpiece; supplying a reactive gas to the cluster nozzle and exposing the reactive gas to the plasma such that the reactive gas becomes monomer ions or radicals; and supplying the monomer ions or radicals to the processing container, thereby exerting a chemical reaction on a substance present on a surface of the workpiece. |
| US11772136B2 |
System and method for particle abatement in a wafer processing tool
A method for particle abatement in a wafer processing tool implements at least one cleaning-purposed mobile electrostatic carrier (MESC) including electrostatic field generating (EFG) circuits. Each EFG circuit is charged with the cleaning-purposed MESC. The cleaning-purposed MESC is then loaded into the wafer processing tool in a facedown orientation. A normal-purposed MESC is loaded into the wafer processing tool in a faceup orientation. Next, foreign materials are bonded to the cleaning-purposed MESC as the cleaning-purposed MESC is moved along a processing path through the wafer processing tool in the facedown orientation. The normal-purposed MESC travels the processing path during normal operation of the wafer processing tool in the faceup orientation. The cleaning-purposed MESC is then unloaded from the wafer processing tool. Next, the foreign materials are debonded from the cleaning-purposed MESC by discharging each EFG circuit with the cleaning-purposed MESC. Finally, the foreign materials are removed off the cleaning-purposed MESC. |
| US11772135B2 |
Air nozzle and method for manufacturing the same
An air nozzle includes a main body having a compressed air passageway to allow a compressed air to flow therethrough and a compensation air passageway in communication with the compressed air passageway. An external air is sucked into the compressed air passageway through the compensation air passageway and ejected together with the compressed air when the compressed air flows through the compressed air passageway. |
| US11772134B2 |
Sonic cleaning of brush
A method includes cleaning a wafer with a brush element where the brush element collects particles from the wafer during the cleaning process. The brush element is immersed in a first cleaning liquid. An ultrasonic or megasonic vibration is applied to the first cleaning liquid. The ultrasonic or megasonic vibration causes the particles to dislodge from the brush element into the first cleaning liquid. The particles contaminate the first cleaning liquid. |
| US11772131B2 |
Method for sorting articles, and sorting device
A sorting device and a method for sorting articles at delivery points are shown, the sorting device having a conveying device comprising transport platforms that are movable along a transport direction for transporting the articles and for delivering the articles to the delivery points, with the transport platforms having a bearing surface for the articles and with at least one transport platform having a first delivery device for vertically delivering the articles from the bearing surface to at least one first delivery point. To provide a sorting device for reliable and careful joint sorting of articles with different transport and delivery requirements, at least one transport platform has a second delivery device for laterally delivering the articles from the bearing surface to at least one second delivery point. |
| US11772128B2 |
Plasma treatment apparatus for producing coatings
An apparatus and to a method for treating layers using a plasma zone sealed from the outer atmospheric pressure are provided. The apparatus and method include a plasma reactor including a substrate carrier in form of a container receiving means, and a closing element that is joined with the substrate carrier by means of a lifting device. |
| US11772125B2 |
Antiglare film-coated substrate, antiglare film forming liquid composition, and method of producing antiglare film-coated substrate
To provide an antiglare film-coated substrate that has an excellent antiglare property and reduced haze and through which cloudiness is not easily recognized visually on a black printed layer when the black printed layer is seen therethrough, for example, an antiglare film forming liquid composition for forming the antiglare film, and a method of producing an antiglare film-coated substrate. An antiglare film-coated substrate 1 includes a transparent substrate 2; and an antiglare film 3 provided on the transparent substrate 2, in which the antiglare film 3 contains silica as its main component and a CF3(CH2)n-group where n is an integer of 1 to 6, and the antiglare film 3 has surface roughness curve skewness Rsk of 1.3 or less and has arithmetic mean roughness Ra of 0.01 μm or more. |
| US11772124B1 |
Paint roller wrist relief device
A device is provided for supporting a wrist of a user holding a paint roller including a handle, a frame extending from the handle along a longitudinal axis, and a roller wheel carried by the frame opposite the handle, the device including a base portion including one or more connectors for coupling the base portion to the handle of the paint roller, and a rigid support member extending laterally from the base portion, the support member comprising a curved surface for at least partially surrounding a wrist of a user holding the handle to support the wrist. |
| US11772123B1 |
Paint roller stop device
A stopper has an elongated body an upper edge and a lower edge displaced from one another along an extended axis that is essentially perpendicular to the upper edge and the lower edge. A weight attaches to the elongated arm essentially adjacent to the lower edge. An attachment assembly has an elongated shaft and a fastener for attaching the elongated shaft to the frame support member in an essentially overlying relation thereto with a proximal end being closer to the handle than the distal end. The stopper pivotally attaches to the elongated shaft distal end between the upper edge and the lower edge with the weight balancing the rotation of the stopper relative to the elongated shaft to maintain a constant angle between the stopper elongated body extended axis and the surface. |
| US11772122B2 |
Corner paint roller system and method
A paint roller assembly, comprising a frame assembly including a handle and a frame, where one end of the frame is attached to the handle and the other end includes a cross-member structure attached to the frame opposite and orthogonal to the handle end, a first paint roller cage rotatably mounted on a first branch of the cross-member section, and a second paint roller cage rotatably mounted on a second branch of the cross-member structure. Optionally, a first paint roller cover can be placed over the first paint roller cage, and a second paint roller cover can be placed over the second paint roller cage, wherein at least one of the first paint roller cage and second paint roller cage has an end covered in paint-absorbing material for applying paint into a corner between adjacent surfaces. |
| US11772118B2 |
Water feature for generating an illuminated water image
A water feature for generating an illuminated water image has a housing and an illumination unit fixedly arranged in the housing. A water channel passes through the housing. A nozzle insert is disposed in the water channel and is designed to create a water image. The nozzle insert is supported so as to be pivotable relative to the illumination unit. The nozzle insert is supported so as to be pivotable about a pivot point, wherein the pivot point is positioned at a same level with or below a light-emitting top side of the housing. An alignment and fixation tool is provided that has first contact elements designed to engage second contact elements of a securing element that secures the nozzle insert so that the securing element can be released or fixed by rotation of the tool. |
| US11772116B2 |
Multiple fourth axis robot
An end effector is provided that includes a first valve operably connected to a first motor housing, the first valve being moveable along at least four axes, a second valve operably connected to a second motor housing, the second valve being moveable along at least four axes, and a proximity adjustment mechanism configured to adjust a horizontal distance between the first valve and the second valve. An associated conformal coating machine and method are also provided. |
| US11772114B2 |
All-plastic emulsion pump
An all-plastic emulsion pump, includes a body, threads, pressing head, main column, suction tube, plastic spring, pull rod, stopper, lock cover, first and second one-way valve devices made of plastic material. A communication port is between the plastic spring and the main column. The pull rod is in the plastic spring. The stopper is connected to the pull rod upper end. When the plastic spring is pressed, there is a gap between the pull rod and the side wall of the communication port. When the plastic spring pops up, the stopper blocks the communication port. The first one-way valve device is between the pressing head and the main column to supply the emulsion to the pressing head. The second one-way valve device is between the plastic spring and the inlet of the body to supply the emulsion from the inlet of the body into the plastic spring. |
| US11772111B1 |
Dispenser
Designs and methods for using reusable dispenser for use with a vessel containing a fluid. |
| US11772109B2 |
Nozzle for a nano-aerosol
The invention relates to a device including a nanoaerosol nozzle for releasing an aerosol with very fine particles. |
| US11772108B2 |
Infeed chutes for material application machines
An infeed chute for a material application machine includes a riser and a water spreading unit. The riser includes a sidewall and defines an infeed opening extending through the riser. The riser is configured to be coupled to an opening of a tank of a material application machine such that application material passed through the infeed opening of the riser enters the tank of the material application machine. The sidewall includes a water inlet formed therein. The water spreading unit is coupled to the water inlet and is configured to direct water laterally across the infeed chute. |
| US11772107B2 |
Nozzle device and system for sorting objects
A nozzle device for sorting objects by ejecting a gaseous media towards said object. The nozzle device nozzle device including: a nozzle unit including at least one nozzle; a nozzle bar including gas supply means for providing a gaseous media to said nozzle unit; and a nozzle fixation bracket adapted for holding said nozzle unit in place; said at least one nozzle including: an inlet for receiving the gaseous media; and having one outlet, having an outlet area, for ejecting the gaseous media towards an object to be sorted; a channel extending between said inlet and said outlet; an outlet portion surrounding at least said outlet, wherein said outlet portion includes a flexible material, which deflects upon ejection of the gaseous media, received from said nozzle bar, through said outlet whereby said outlet area increases. Also, a system for sorting objects. |
| US11772102B2 |
Combined grinding and leaching apparatus for ores and wastes and methods of use thereof
Disclosed is an apparatus that is an attrition mill for grinding or comminuting ores, mine wastes, and radioactive wastes some of which may comprise metals, which may include uranium and/or cesium and/or mercury and/or thorium and/or rare earth elements. Also disclosed are processes that employ the apparatus for combined grinding and optionally leaching metals from ores and wastes. Some such methods comprise an optional step of grinding and mixing the ore or waste with a solid inorganic base with water addition or with an aqueous inorganic base, follow by a step of grinding and mixing the ore or waste with an aqueous inorganic acid with or without leaching salt addition, to solubilize the metals present in the ore or the waste. The disclosed apparatus and methods, in some embodiments, enable efficient grinding and attrition of ores substrates and mine wastes even without need for grinding media. |
| US11772099B2 |
Integrated thermoplastic chip for rapid PCR and HRMA
The present invention relates to a microfluidic system including a temperature controller and a thermoplastic microfluidic chip that enables rapid PCR in a PCR chamber of the microfluidic chip. Thermal control of the PCR chamber is achieved by applying voltage to heater electrodes patterned directly onto one layer of the microfluidic chip. The temperature controller adjusts the voltage applied to the heater electrodes by changing temperature controller parameters selected to minimize duration of each PCR cycle. Furthermore, simple operation of the microfluidic chip is provided through using an integrated passive capillary valve, requiring minimum operator intervention and eliminating the need for fluidic interfacing, pumping, or metering during chip loading. |
| US11772098B2 |
Packaging for multiplexed assays
The invention relates to kits and components thereof used in the conduct of solid-phase binding assays. |
| US11772096B2 |
System for processing biological sample
A system for processing a biological sample includes a substrate comprising a plurality of wells and a plurality of flow channels. The system further includes a flow control system comprising a manifold having a plurality of ports configured to fluidically couple to the plurality of wells, and one or more containment structures configured to contain carrier fluid and fluidically couple to the ports. The flow control system further includes a cradle configured to removably receive the substrate. The flow control system is configured to transmit pressure differential, via the manifold, to the plurality of wells so as to cause a plurality of sample volumes held by at least some wells of the plurality of wells to flow through respective flow channels and cause the carrier fluid to flow through the flow channels and form a plurality of droplets of the plurality of sample volumes separated by the carrier fluid. |
| US11772092B2 |
Biaxially oriented thermoplastic pipette, and method and apparatus for forming same
Unitary measuring pipettes include a tubular body of biaxially oriented thermoplastic material, together with size reduction, elimination, and/or reorientation of longitudinally spaced, raised circumferential witness features, to mitigate or avoid interference between such witness features and graduated volumetric markings on an outside surface of the tubular body. Methods and apparatus for vacuum forming of unitary measuring pipettes are also provided. Gas permeable apertures or pores having a maximum width of no greater than 150 microns, in ranges of 10-100 microns, 10-50 microns, or subranges thereof, may be defined in face plates or inserts received by mold blanks, or defined in molding surface of cooperating mold bodies, and may be used to produce a tubular pipette body having reduced height witness features. Cooperating mold bodies may each be produced from multiple mold body sections with gas passages defined therein and/or therebetween. |
| US11772090B2 |
Low-temperature de-NOx catalyst using ceria-alumina complex support and manufacturing method thereof
Disclosed are a low-temperature de-NOx catalyst using a ceria-alumina complex support, and a method of manufacturing the same. According to the present invention, provided is a low-temperature de-NOx catalyst using a ceria-alumina complex support, manufactured by impregnating noble metal and metal oxides into a ceria-alumina complex support synthesized by treating a ceria precursor and an alumina precursor in a predetermined mass ratio by a co-precipitation method. |
| US11772089B2 |
Scalable method for production of supported catalysts
Disclosed are methods for forming a supported catalyst and catalysts formed according to disclosed methods. Methods include contacting a catalyst support with a precursor solution and displacing the solvent of the precursor solution (e.g., water) with a second solvent that has a lower surface tension than the first solvent. The second solvent displaces the first solution according to the Marangoni effect. Methods also include activation of the precursor to form a catalyst, e.g., a supported platinum group metal catalyst or the like. |
| US11772087B2 |
Reactive membrane networks for CWA protection
A membrane includes a first layer, and a second layer coupled to the first layer. The second layer includes a network of catalytic sites, each catalytic site having a catalytic center characterized by promoting a chemical reaction of a target material. A method of forming a chemically reactive membrane includes applying a first solution to a structure, the first solution includes a macrocyclic ligand having electron-donating ligands and a side functional group for crosslinking, crosslinking a plurality of the macrocyclic ligand to form a first network of crosslinked macrocyclic ligands, and applying a second solution to the structure, the second solution comprising a catalytic center. Each catalytic center complexes with the electron-donating ligands of each macrocyclic ligand to form catalytic sites in the first network of crosslinked macrocyclic ligands. |
| US11772086B2 |
Multifunctional self-cleaning surface layer and methods of forming the same
A multifunctional self-cleaning surface layer and methods of preparing the multifunctional self-cleaning surface layer are provided. The multifunctional self-cleaning surface layer includes an inorganic matrix including silicon and oxygen; a plurality of photocatalytic active particles distributed within and bonded to the inorganic matrix; and a plurality of nanopores defined within the inorganic matrix in regions corresponding to bonds between the plurality of photocatalytic active particles and the inorganic matrix. Water molecules may be disposed within at least a portion of the plurality of nanopores. In the presence of water and electromagnetic radiation, the plurality of photocatalytic active particles may facilitate a decomposition reaction of any oil or organic residue on the multifunctional self-cleaning surface layer. |
| US11772082B1 |
Catalyst supports—composition and process of manufacture
A catalyst support comprising at least 95% silicon carbide, having surface areas of ≤10 m2/g and pore volumes of ≤1 cc/g. A method of producing a catalyst support, the method including mixing SiC particles of 0.1-20 microns, SiO2 and carbonaceous materials to form an extrusion, under inert atmospheres, heating the extrusion at temperatures of greater than 1400° C., and removing residual carbon from the heated support under temperatures below 1000° C. A catalyst on a carrier, comprising a carrier support having at least about 95% SiC, with a silver solution impregnated thereon comprising silver oxide, ethylenediamine, oxalic acid, monoethanolamine and cesium hydroxide. A process for oxidation reactions (e.g., for the production of ethylene oxide, or oxidation reactions using propane or methane), or for endothermic reactions (e.g., dehydrogenation of paraffins, of ethyl benzene, or cracking and hydrocracking hydrocarbons). |
| US11772079B2 |
Diesel particulate filtration (DPF) system
A Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) assembly configured to be incorporated in the exhaust gas stream, the DPF assembly comprising: Quartz/Composite ceramic mixture disposed as filter elements, mechanical support components and optional electrical soot removal solutions including electrical, di-electrical and microwave solutions. |
| US11772071B2 |
Metal-decorated barium calcium aluminum oxide and related materials for NH3 catalysis
This invention relates to a supported catalyst for synthesizing ammonia (NH3) from nitrogen gas (N2) and hydrogen gas (H2), method of making the support, and methods of decorating the support with the catalyst. |
| US11772065B2 |
Contactor
A device is provided having a structure for conducting a first fluid, the structure having in addition an interface for conducting a second fluid. The first fluid can be brought into contact with the second fluid at the interface of the structure. A flow interrupter (120.0) for interrupting a flow of the second fluid is situated at the interface of the structure. |
| US11772062B1 |
Controlling contamination in hydrogen production from water-reactive aluminum
A system for controlling contamination in hydrogen production from water-reactive aluminum includes at least one reaction vessel. For example, each reaction vessel may include a container, a conduit, and a plurality of baffles. The container may define a volume, and the conduit may define an orifice outside of the container and spaced away from the container. The plurality of baffles may be disposed in the volume to form a tortuous flow path through the volume to the orifice of the conduit to facilitate rapid production of a large quantity of hydrogen from water-reactive aluminum while reducing the likelihood that ejecta, aerosols, or a combination thereof, may escape the reaction vessel to interfere with end-use of the hydrogen produced. |
| US11772057B2 |
Fine bubble generating device
A bubble generating device is disclosed which includes: a bubble generator including a tubular body, a liquid introduction port, a gas introduction port, and a discharge port; and a gas supply unit including a gas supply port, a pressurized gas being supplied to the bubble generator through the gas supply port, wherein the flow passage of the bubble generator extends substantially along a same axis, a plurality of reduced diameter portions each having an inner diameter reduced are provided along a direction along which the liquid flows, and gas-liquid mixing portions are provided downstream of the respective reduced diameter portions in a contiguous manner, each of the gas-liquid mixing portions having an inner diameter larger than a minimum inner diameter of each of the plurality of reduced diameter portions, and the gas introduction port of the bubble generator is formed of a plurality of through holes. |
| US11772056B2 |
Fragrance nebulizer with drainage system
A device for generating a scented mist of an atomized liquid fragrance oil includes an atomizer complex, a reservoir assembly, a drainage tube, and a vacuum tube. The atomizer complex can atomize the liquid fragrance oil into a scented mist and deliver the scented mist to air outside of the atomizer complex, where the liquid fragrance oil the fragrance oil that is not atomized into the scented mist delivered to the air outside of the atomizer complex includes collected oil that is collected and drained to a reservoir assembly. A drainage tube extends from a bottom area of the atomizer complex into the liquid fragrance oil. The device can filter the liquid fragrance oil in the reservoir assembly and the collected oil from the atomizer complex that drained down the drainage tube. The vacuum tube can suction the filtered liquid fragrance oil and the collected oil into the atomizer complex for atomization. |
| US11772055B2 |
Ligand-modified filter and methods for reducing metals from liquid compositions
Described are filter materials having polycarboxyl ligands, such as iminodiacetic acid, which are highly effective for filtering metals or metal ions from fluids. The filter materials can be particularly useful to filter various fluid compositions, such as those used for wet etching, removing photoresist, and cleaning steps in microelectronic device manufacturing. |
| US11772053B2 |
Carbon molecular sieve membranes containing a group 13 metal and method to make them
A carbon molecular sieve (CMS) membrane having improved separation characteristics for separating olefins from their corresponding paraffins is comprised of carbon with at most trace amounts of sulfur and a group 13 metal. The CMS membrane may be made by pyrolyzing a precursor polymer devoid of sulfur in which the precursor polymer has had a group 13 metal incorporated into it, wherein the metal is in a reduced state. The pyrolyzing for the precursor having the group 13 metal incorporated into it is performed in a nonoxidizing atmosphere and at a heating rate and temperature such that the metal in a reduced state (e.g., covalently bonded to carbon or nitrogen or in the metal state). |
| US11772052B2 |
Membranes for gas separation
Membranes, methods of making the membranes, and methods of using the membranes are described herein. The membranes can comprise a support layer, and a selective polymer layer disposed on the support layer. The selective polymer layer can comprise a selective polymer matrix and carbon nanotubes dispersed within the selective polymer matrix. The carbon nanotubes can comprise multi-walled carbon nanotubes wrapped in a hydrophilic polymer, such as polyvinylpyrrolidone or a copolymer thereof, such as poly(1-vinylpyrrolidone-co-vinyl acetate). The membranes can exhibit selective permeability to gases. As such, the membranes can be for the selective removal of carbon dioxide and/or hydrogen sulfide from hydrogen and/or nitrogen. |
| US11772051B2 |
Charge neutral biocide dosing control for membrane biofouling control applications
Biocide can be controllably added to a feed stream for a membrane. The membrane can separate the feed stream into a purified permeate stream and a concentrate stream containing contaminants from the feed stream. In some examples, a charge neutral biocide is introduced into the feed stream at a first addition rate. The concentration of the charge neutral biocide in the permeate stream is measured to provide a measured concentration of the charge neutral biocide in the permeate stream. The addition rate of the charge neutral biocide can be adjusted based on the measured concentration of the charge neutral biocide in the permeate stream to introduce charge neutral biocide into the feed stream at a second addition rate different than the first addition rate. |
| US11772048B2 |
Perfusion filtration system
Disclosed herein is a perfusion filtration module or bioreactor for filtering a fluid, wherein the filtration module or bioreactor has a plurality of hollow fiber filter membranes that are splayed to reduce fouling of the filtration array. |
| US11772044B2 |
Waste water evaporation methods and apparatus
A waste water processing system includes an upflow contacting column having a flue gas input for receiving flue gas having a temperature of at least 500 degrees F., a waste water input, and a flue gas output. The waste water input is coupled to a fluid injector, e.g., atomizing nozzles, positioned in the throat of a Venturi portion of the upflow contacting column or in a sidewall of the throat of the Venturi portion of the upflow contacting column. The flue gas in the upflow contacting column has a high velocity, e.g., a gas velocity exceeding 65 fps in the throat of the Venturi portion of the upflow contacting column at a position where the fluid injector is located. Drying additives such as recycled ash, lime, and/or cement may be, and sometimes are, input into the upflow contacting column downstream of the waste water input. |
| US11772037B2 |
Methods for extracting and recycling ammonia from MOCVD process exhaust gas by FTrPSA
The present invention discloses methods for extracting and recycling ammonia in MOCVD processes by FTrPSA. Through pretreatment, medium-shallow temperature PSA concentration, condensation and freezing, liquid ammonia vaporization, PSA ammonia extraction, and ammonia gas purification procedures, ammonia-containing exhaust gases from MOCVD processes are purified to meet the electronic-level ammonia gas standard required by the MOCVD processes, so as to implement recycling and reuse of the exhaust gases, where the ammonia gas yield is greater than or equal to 70-85%. The present invention solves the technical problem that atmospheric-pressure or low-pressure ammonia-containing exhaust gases in MOCVD processes cannot be returned to the MOCVD processes for use after being recycled, and fills the gap in green and circular economy development of the LED industry. |
| US11772036B2 |
Method for separating a gas mixture flow using temperature-change adsorption, and temperature-change adsorption plant
A method for separating a gas mixture flow, n which uses a temperature-change adsorption plant having a number of adsorption units which are operated in a first and a second operating mode. The first operating mode comprises guiding a gas mixture flow at least in part through an adsorption chamber of an adsorption unit and subjecting this flow to an adsorptive exchange with at least one adsorbent. The second operating mode comprises guiding a first heat transfer fluid flow at a first temperature through a heat-exchange arrangement of an adsorption unit. The first operating mode also comprises guiding a second heat transfer fluid flow at a second temperature through the heat-exchange arrangement of the respective adsorption unit. The adsorption units are operated in a third operating mode which comprises guiding a third heat transfer fluid flow at a third temperature through the heat-exchange arrangement of the respective adsorption unit. |
| US11772035B2 |
Air separation modules, nitrogen generation systems, and methods of making air separation modules
An air separation module includes a separator, a canister, and a nominal-length end cap. The separator is arranged to separate ambient air into an oxygen-enriched air fraction and a nitrogen-enriched air fraction. The canister supports the separator and has a canister end flange, a canister intermediate flange and a canister end, the canister intermediate flange arranged between the canister end flange and the canister end. The nominal-length end cap is fixed to the canister end flange, and the separator extends between the canister end flange and the canister end. Nitrogen generation systems and methods of generating nitrogen-enriched air flows are also described. |
| US11772034B2 |
Waste gas purification system
A waste gas purification system includes a gas container, a gas input unit, a gas output unit, and a contaminant capturing apparatus disposed in the gas container. The contaminant capturing apparatus includes a driver device, and a capturing device to be driven by the driver device. The driver device includes two rollers, and the capturing device includes a tape disposed to continuously move from one roller to another roller when the rollers are rotating. The tape has a surface coated with an adhesive to purify waste gas entering from the gas input unit by capturing particulate matter in the waste gas before being discharged via the gas output unit. |
| US11772019B2 |
Method and apparatus for recovering dielectric fluids used for immersion cooling
A method of and system for recovering a dielectric fluid used for immersion cooling of electronic devices, the method including filtering the dielectric fluid to remove a first group of solid contaminants; distilling the filtered dielectric fluid in one or more distillation tanks to produce a vaporized dielectric fluid; separating the vaporized dielectric fluid from less volatile contaminants, such that the vaporized dielectric fluid is introduced as a condensate into a circulation tank; circulating the condensate by pumping the condensate from the circulation tank through one or more filters; filtering the circulating condensate through the filter(s) to remove a second group of contaminants; and returning the filtered condensate to the circulation tank. |
| US11772017B2 |
Separation of cells based on size and affinity using paper microfluidic device
A microfluidic device includes a first layer of a porous material with pores having a first average pore size and a liquid-receiving area through which a liquid sample is received into the microfluidic device. A second layer of another porous material, with pores of a second average pore size, is stacked below the first layer and has a channel with a starting end positioned at least in part in an overlapping manner with the liquid-receiving area. The channel has a terminating end extending laterally at a predetermined wicking distance from the starting end. The first average pore size and the second average pore size cause a wicking effect in which at least some of the liquid sample flows along the channel at least a portion of the wicking distance between the starting end and the terminating end. |
| US11772015B2 |
Apparatus, systems, and methods for automated separation of sand from a wellbore slurry
Sand separation systems and methods according to which one or more energy sensors are adapted to detect a response to energy imparted to a sand separator of a known type. One or more computers are adapted to communicate with the one or more energy sensors. The one or more computers and/or the one or more energy sensors are pre-tuned. The one or more computers are configured to determine the unknown sand level in the sand separator of the known type based on: the response detected by the one or more energy sensors, and the pre-tuning of the one or more energy sensors and/or the one or more computers. |
| US11772008B2 |
Water treatment system and method of use thereof
The disclosure relates to systems for treating water and method for use. |
| US11772006B2 |
Method for cleaning vaporizer and vaporization apparatus
A method for cleaning a vaporizer that vaporizes, at normal temperature and pressure, a source material in a liquid state, and supplies the vaporized source material to a reactor through a supply pipe, includes a cleaning step of passing the source material to the vaporizer while maintaining the source material in a liquid state to clean the vaporizer. |
| US11772005B2 |
Apparatus for and method of producing ultrafine bubble-containing liquid, and ultrafine bubble-containing liquid
Provided is a method of producing an ultrafine bubble-containing liquid containing ultrafine bubbles generated by causing film boiling in a liquid with a heat generation member, including: detaching a solid present at a liquid contact surface of the heat generation member in a form of a microscopic substance by using the film boiling; and generating ultrafine bubbles with the detached microscopic substance as a core. |
| US11772004B2 |
Vertical bubble blower
A bubble blowing apparatus comprising a main body, a plurality of legs connecting the main body to a base, a motor, a fan operably coupled to the motor to blow an upward stream of air, a liquid fountain unit operably coupled to the motor to blow a bubble solution upward, a gear shaft operably coupled to the motor to rotate about a rotational axis, and a plurality of bubble wands rigidly affixed to an upper portion of the gear shaft. Further, the gear shaft is configured to continuously rotate about the rotational axis, such that each of the plurality of bubble wands repetitively cycle between the two positions of (1) passing over the liquid fountain unit so as to amass upwardly blown bubble solution, and (2) passing over the fan such that the amassed bubble solution contacts the upwardly blown air and forms a bubble. |
| US11772000B2 |
User interaction selection method and apparatus
A game selection system for matching a current user to a subsequent game session includes one or more conventional videogame controllers operable to provide data to the game selection system, one or more correlators trained to receive as a first input at least a subset of data from the one or more conventional videogame controllers, and generate as a final output data relating to the likelihood of the user quitting a game session, and a modification processor configured to modify a parameter related to matching the current user to a subsequent game session in response to the final output data. |
| US11771999B2 |
Personalized game notifications
Described herein are, among other things, techniques, devices, and systems for generating personalized game-notification feeds for users. In some instances, a remote computing system that offers one or more games for acquisition may determine which notifications generated by respective game publishers are likely to be of interest to different users and, after doing so, may generate personalized game-notification feeds comprising the selected notifications. Further, each of the users may provide feedback regarding one or more of the notifications in the notification feed, which the system may use to re-select notifications and re-generating personalized game-notification feeds. |
| US11771997B2 |
Method of and system for preventing wall hacking in video games by using ray tracing to filter outgoing data packets
There is provided a method and a system for preventing wall-hacking by using server side ray tracing to filter data packets to be provided to user devices during a multiplayer video gaming session. Map information and player updates indicative of player actions are received, and an acceleration structure is generated. Primary rays from the virtual frustum associated with players are generated and intersections between rays and players geometries on the map are determined based on the acceleration structure. The visibility matrix is generated based on the determined intersections. The visibility matrix includes pair wise visibility information between each player. Data packets provided to each user device are then filtered based on the visibility matrix. |
| US11771996B2 |
Verifying a player's real world location using image data of a landmark corresponding to a verification pathway
A method and system for verifying a client device's location in a parallel reality game hosted by a server. The client transmits its location to the server and receives verification instructions comprising a landmark and a verification pathway. The client prompts a player to capture image data of the landmark and, in response, receives a first set of image data of the landmark from an initial perspective. The client determines whether the first set of image data matches to the landmark before prompting the player to move along the verification pathway while capturing image data. The client receives a second set of image data of the landmark from a moving perspective. The client determines whether the second set of image data matches to an expected change in perspective of the landmark. Upon completion of the verification instructions, the client confirms to the server the client's location. |
| US11771995B2 |
Storage medium having information processing program stored therein, information processing system, information processing apparatus, and information processing method
An example of an information processing apparatus acquires action data based on an output of a sensor according to a fitness action performed by a player, and executes a game event. In the game event, the information processing apparatus designates at least one type of fitness event from among a plurality of types of fitness events. Each fitness event causes the player to perform a fitness action. During the game event, the information processing apparatus executes a fitness event that causes the player to perform a fitness action corresponding to the designated fitness event until an ending condition is satisfied. The information processing apparatus determines whether or not the achievement condition has been satisfied, based on the action data acquired during the fitness event. The information processing apparatus repeats designation and execution of the fitness event until it is determined that the achievement condition has been satisfied. |
| US11771989B2 |
Method for providing item enhancement service in game
Provided is a method for operating an electronic device with a display. The method includes displaying, in a first area of a user interface for a game, a plurality of visual objects; in response to receiving first user inputs for selecting first visual objects, displaying the first visual objects in a second area of the user interface; while displaying, with the first visual objects, at least one second visual object indicating at least one resource for enhancement of items indicated by the first visual objects in the second area, receiving a second user input for executing the enhancement of the items; in response to receiving the second user input, displaying at least one visual effect for representing that the enhancement of the items is being executed; and based at least in part on completion of execution of the enhancement, displaying a result of the enhancement in the second area. |
| US11771984B2 |
Variable latency compensation for asynchronous multiplayer games
A gameplay aspect, such as a hit volume, can be determined for a player-controlled gameplay element based at least in part upon a variance in input packet receipt timing. For games such as asynchronous multiplayer games where client devices are authoritative with respect the passage of time, players can obtain an unfair advantage but adjusting the timing of the input packets sent for those players. In order to address this potential unfairness, a hit volume for a player character can be increased in size according to the amount of timing variance, such that the player cannot avoid interactions as a result of the variation. A velocity vector can be used to sweep the hit volume in the direction of the velocity vector, and the variance can be used to increase the magnitude of the vector in order to expand the size of the hit volume for that gameplay object. |
| US11771983B2 |
Information system, service server, management server, information processing method, and recording medium
In order to solve a conventional problem that it is not possible to provide an information system that is robust to failures of a service server, an information system includes: a self-status storage unit in which self-status information is stored; an other-status storage unit in which status information of another service server is stored; a service unit that provides a service to terminal apparatuses; a status transmitting unit that transmits the self-status information to a management server; a status receiving unit that receives other-status information from the management server; a first determining unit that determines whether or not the self-status information satisfies a first condition; and a transfer processing unit that performs transfer processing, which is processing for enabling any one or more terminal apparatuses to which a service is being provided by the service unit to receive a service from another service server, in the case in which it is determined that the first condition is satisfied. Accordingly, it is possible to provide an information system that is robust to failures of a service server. |
| US11771977B2 |
Computationally customizing instructional content
A computing system causes instructional media to be played on a device to a user. An instructor in the instructional media provides guidance as to how to perform an activity when the instructional media is played on the device. The computing system obtains user data pertaining to performance of the activity by the user. The computing system generates a user-customized portion of the instructional media based upon the user data and a computer-implemented model. The computing system causes the user-customized portion to be played on the device to the user, where the device emits audible words reproduced in a voice of the instructor, where the audible words are based upon the user data, and further where the device displays generated images of the instructor depicting the instructor speaking the audible words as the device emits the audible words. |
| US11771976B2 |
Ball throwing machine and system
A ball throwing machine system comprising: a housing, the housing comprising a bottom of the housing; an adjustable stand with a base, the base in operational communication with the bottom of the housing via a mechanical joint means, and wherein the housing can lockably move with respect to the base, a first ball inlet located in the housing; a first ball corridor located in the housing and in communication with the first ball inlet; a first ball outlet located in the housing and in communication with the first ball corridor and the first ball inlet; a second ball inlet located in the housing; a second ball corridor located in the housing and in communication with the second ball inlet; a second ball outlet located in the housing and in communication with the second ball corridor and the second ball inlet; a single wheel configured to rotate at user adjustable speeds, and further configured to impart spin and velocity to a ball, wherein the outer surface of the single wheel is located on the floor of the first ball corridor, and wherein the outer surface of the single wheel is located on the ceiling of the second ball corridor. A ball throwing machine comprising: a housing, the housing comprising a bottom of the housing; a first ball inlet located in the housing; a first ball corridor located in the housing and in communication with the first ball inlet; a first ball outlet located in the housing and in communication with the first ball corridor and the first ball inlet; a second ball inlet located in the housing; a second ball corridor located in the housing and in communication with the second ball inlet; a second ball outlet located in the housing and in communication with the second ball corridor and the second ball inlet; a single wheel configured to rotate at user adjustable speeds, and further configured to impart spin and velocity to a ball, wherein the outer surface of the single wheel is located on the floor of the first ball corridor, and wherein the outer surface of the single wheel is located on the ceiling of the second ball corridor and wherein the bottom of the housing is configured to moveably and lockably attach to an adjustable stand, and wherein the housing can lockably move with respect to the adjustable stand. |
| US11771973B2 |
Golf swing training device
A golf swing training device having components that may be worn by a user during a golf swing. The device may include a belt portion, a stretchable connecting member, and a glove, which is worn on a user's leading hand when swinging a golf club. The glove may include a harness that wraps around a user's hand. To use the golf swing training device, a user fastens the belt around their midsection so that it is snug. One end of the connecting member may be attached to the belt at the appropriate attachment point and the other end may be attached to the glove or harness. As the user begins their backswing, the connecting member stretches and provides resistance to the hand. The stretched connecting member promotes proper club head alignment in the backswing and forward swing. |
| US11771971B2 |
Systems and methods for mobile molding and bonding
A mobile molding system, comprising a vehicle and one or more molds arranged on the vehicle configured for receiving one or more expandable nonwoven substrates, heating said one or more expandable nonwoven substrates so as to cause said one or more expandable nonwoven substrates to expand and fill the one or more molds with one or more expanded nonwoven containing articles of three dimensional shape, and releasing said one or more expanded nonwoven containing articles of three dimensional shape from the one or more molds is provided. Methods for manufacturing three dimensional objects using the mobile molding system are also provided. |
| US11771966B2 |
Golf club head comprising microscopic bubble material
A golf club head with a face component having a variable thickness and a coating on a rear surface of the face component that provides a flat surface to which a medallion can be affixed, and methods of manufacturing such golf club heads, are disclosed herein. The coating is made from a fill material comprising a polymer and a plurality of microscopic bubbles, which preferably constitute 5-70% of the volume of the fill material. The polymer material preferably is a polyurethane having a Poisson's ratio of 0.40-0.50. |
| US11771960B2 |
Wetting ball
This disclosure relates to a ball comprising a core and a porous structure encompassing the core. The porous structure comprises a plurality of perforations in its outer surface, which are connected with a plurality of hollow confined spaces within the porous structure allowing a liquid to be at least partly absorbed by the hollow confined spaces upon contact of the ball with the liquid. A shell with shell perforations encompasses the porous structure. The ball comprises control means for controlling the absorption of liquid by the ball and the release of absorbed liquid from the ball. |
| US11771957B1 |
Trajectory extrapolation and origin determination for objects tracked in flight
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including medium-encoded computer program products, for 3D flight tracking of objects include a method including determining a three dimensional trajectory based on initial observations, extrapolating the three dimensional trajectory backward in time to generate an extrapolated trajectory, calculating distance measures between the extrapolated trajectory and defined physical locations, waiting for additional observations when none of the distance measures satisfy a threshold distance, identifying one of the defined physical locations as an origin when only one of the distance measures satisfies the threshold distance and an error measure satisfies a predefined criteria, identifying one of the defined physical locations as the origin when two of the distance measures satisfy the threshold distance and only one of first and second error measures satisfies the predefined criteria, and waiting for additional observations when neither the first error measure nor the second error measure satisfies the predefined criteria. |
| US11771951B2 |
Exercise device
An exercise device includes a platform having a surface for supporting a user of the exercise device and a base having a pivot point that defines an axis. In addition, the exercise device includes at least one arm extending from the platform to the pivot point of the base to allow the platform to rotate about the axis defined by the pivot point. |
| US11771949B2 |
Realistic sloping simulation device for fitness equipment
A realistic sloping simulation device for a fitness equipment is disclosed, generally including a fixed base, a host tube, a support frame, and a driving unit. The host tube has a first end coupled to the fixed base. The support frame has a lower end slidably coupled to the fixed base and an upper end pivoted to the host tube between the first end and the second end. The driving unit is disposed between the host tube and the support frame or between the host tube and the fixed base. The fixed base, the host tube, and the support frame jointly form a linkage mechanism. By means of the driving unit driving the lower end of the support frame to move relative to the fixed base or the host tube, the second end of the host tube is caused to swing or rotate so as to simulate different slopes. |
| US11771947B2 |
Folding athletics mat with magnetic assembly
A foldable athletics mat for use in yoga, Pilates, and the like which is provided with split joints which facilitate folding and allow for a greater selection of candidate materials for one or more surfaces of the mat, sweat channels to transport perspiration away from a practitioner, and magnetic fasteners for securing the mat when mat is folded into a folded position. |
| US11771942B2 |
Automatic regulation system for the weight of a dumbbell
The present invention relates to a system (S; S′) for adjusting the weight of a dumbbell, that can be used by a user for carrying out a gymnastic exercise, comprising: a supporting frame (1); at least one dumbbell (2; 3), housed on said supporting frame (1), provided with a handgrip (21; 31), having an axial development along an axis (R), capable of rotating around said axis (R) and provided with a first end (211; 311) and a second end (212; 312), a first plurality of weights (P1; P3), arranged on said supporting frame (1), wherein each weight can be locked individually at said first end (211; 311) by means of first locking means (214; 314), when said handgrip (21; 31) rotates towards a locking position, and can be unlocked from said first end (211; 311), when said handgrip (21; 31) rotates towards an unlocking position, a second plurality of weights (P2; P4), arranged on said supporting frame (1), wherein each weight can be locked individually at said second end (212; 312) by means of second locking means (215; 315), when said handgrip (21; 31) rotates towards a locking position, and can be unlocked from said second end (212; 312), when said handgrip (21; 31) rotates towards an unlocking position, said system (S) being characterized in that it comprises at least one actuating device (4-4′; 5-5′), arranged on said supporting frame (1), configured for causing the rotation of said handgrip (21; 31) around said axis (R), from said locking position towards said unlocking position and vice versa, so as to select the weight to be locked to or to be unlocked from said handgrip (21; 31) for carrying out the gymnastic exercise. |
| US11771940B2 |
Adjustable resistance exercise machine
An adjustable resistance exercise machine for providing variable resistance forces on a pull cable extending from the machine. The adjustable resistance exercise machine generally includes a plurality of power springs that may be selectively engaged using an adjustment mechanism. By engaging springs with different forces, the resistance may be adjusted incrementally as preferred for performing different exercises. The adjustable resistance exercise machine may be connected to various structures, either below or above an exerciser, to allow the exerciser to choose whether to pull the pull cable up or down during exercise. |
| US11771932B2 |
Storage receptacles with fire suppression
An example apparatus includes a cabinet body and a first storage receptacle at the cabinet body. The first storage receptacle is to temporarily store an electronic device. The apparatus further includes a second storage receptacle at the cabinet body. The second storage receptacle is to temporarily store another electronic device. The second storage receptacle is separate from the first storage receptacle to prevent physical access to the first storage receptacle through the second storage receptacle. The apparatus further includes a fire suppression mechanism to independently suppress a fire in the first storage receptacle or a fire in the second storage receptacle. |
| US11771928B2 |
Filter mask
A filter mask for biological material is provided wherein the filter mask has a fan assist for inhalation. |
| US11771927B2 |
Rebreathing apparatus having inhaled oxygen mixing and exhaled carbon dioxide removal functions by electronic control
A rebreathing apparatus having inhaled oxygen mixing and exhaled carbon dioxide removal functions, enabling rebreathing by maintaining the amount of breathing oxygen by inhalation and removing carbon dioxide discharged by exhalation. The rebreathing apparatus includes a mask having one side to which an inhalation hose is connected and the other side to which an exhalation hose is connected; an exhaled breath storing container storing exhaled breath; a filter removing carbon dioxide; an inhaled breath storing container storing the air having passed through the filter; an oxygen storing container supplying oxygen to the inhalation storing container; a decompressor installed at an inlet of the oxygen storing container; an oxygen mixing module mixing the oxygen discharged through the oxygen supplying hose with the air; and a controller controlling operations of the exhaled breath storing container, the inhaled breath storing container, the oxygen storing container, the filter, and the oxygen mixing module. |
| US11771925B2 |
Implantable ultrasound generating treating device for spinal cord and/or spinal nerve treatment, apparatus comprising such device and method
An implantable ultrasound generating treating device (12) to induce spinal cord or spinal nerves treatment, suitable for implantation in the spinal canal and comprises an elongate support member (22, 32) and an array of several treatment transducers (20) distributed along the elongate support member. The several treatment transducers (20) comprise radial transducers emitting an ultrasound treatment beam oriented radially, wherein the treatment transducers (20) have a resonant frequency comprised between 0.5 and 4 MHz. The device has articulating portions so that the implantable device can adapt its shape to a curved elongation path. Also disclosed is an apparatus including the implantable ultrasound generating treating device and methods comprising inserting the implantable ultrasound generating treating device (12) inside the spinal canal of the spine of the patient. |
| US11771922B2 |
Multi-leaf collimator
The present disclosure relates a multi-leaf collimator. The multi-leaf collimator may include a plurality of leaves. At least two leaves of the plurality of leaves may be movable parallel to each another. For each leaf of at least some of the plurality of leaves, at least one portion of the leaf may have thicknesses varying along a longitudinal direction of the each leaf. The each leaf may have a first end and a second end along the longitudinal direction of the each leaf. |
| US11771919B2 |
Hyperthermia brachytherapy device and method for treating tumors
The invention provides a device for treating tumors at a target site, the device having a first balloon containing a radio isotope; a second balloon encasing the first balloon wherein the second balloon includes structures to create a void between the first balloon and the second balloon; and a third balloon encasing the second balloon, wherein the third balloon facilitates removal of material from the target site. The invention also provides a method for treating a tumor excise site, the method simultaneously exposing the tumor to heat and radiation. |
| US11771918B2 |
Optical stimulation system with on-demand monitoring and methods of making and using
An optical stimulation system includes a light source configured to produce light for optical stimulation; a light monitor; an optical lead coupled, or coupleable, to the light source and the light monitor; and a control module coupled, or coupleable, to the light source and the light monitor. The control module includes a memory, and a processor coupled to the memory and configured for receiving a request for verification or measurement of a light output value; in response to the request, receiving, from the light monitor, a measurement of light generated by the light source; and, based on the measurement, reporting a response to the request. |
| US11771915B2 |
Head-worn therapy device
Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a head-worn apparatus, comprising: a frame adapted to be mounted to a head of a user; a light emitting system positioned within the frame to provide light to an eye of the user; a sound system adapted to provide audio to the user; a haptic system positioned within the frame to provide haptic feedback to the user; and a processor adapted to control the lighting system, audio system and haptic system in a coordinated pattern of light, sound and haptics that causes a mental-health therapeutic stimulus provided to the user, whereby the user experiences an improvement in mental performance based on the coordinated pattern. |
| US11771914B2 |
Laser therapy device and light transmitting member
The present invention relates to a laser therapy device and a light transmitting member comprising: a main body provided with a laser light source; a light irradiation unit for irradiating a laser generated in the laser light source to a treatment site; and a light transmitting unit provided between the main body and the light irradiation unit so as to form a path through which the laser is transmitted, wherein the light transmitting unit comprises a plurality of arm members connected by joint parts, and at least one of the plurality of arm members has therein a vacuum forming unit at a position where the laser is focused. According to the present invention, by configuring a compact structure, it is possible to improve the quality of a laser outputted to a treatment site. |
| US11771910B2 |
Cardiac energy harvesting device and methods of use
A recharging system for recharging batteries or providing power to an implantable device includes an electric coil adapted to be coupled to the implantable device, the electric coil defining a coil interior and a coil exterior. A magnetic component is coupled to the electric coil and adapted to at least partially surround the implantable device. A mechanical actuator is attached to the magnetic component, the mechanical actuator converting compression motion into motion of the magnetic component relative to the electric coil. |
| US11771908B2 |
Systems and methods for treatment of dry eye
A stimulation system stimulates anatomical targets in a patient for treatment of dry eye. The system may include a controller and a microstimulator. The controller may be implemented externally to or internally within the microstimulator. The components of the controller and microstimulator may be implemented in a single unit or in separate devices. When implemented separately, the controller and microstimulator may communicate wirelessly or via a wired connection. The microstimulator may generate pulses from a controller signal and apply the signal via one or more electrodes to an anatomical target. The microstimulator may not have any intelligence or logic to shape or modify a signal. The microstimulator may be a passive device configured to generate a pulse based on a signal received from the controller. The microstimulator may shape or modify a signal. Waveforms having different frequency, amplitude and period characteristics may stimulate different anatomical targets in a patient. |
| US11771907B2 |
Heart help device, system, and method
An implantable heart help device adapted for implantation in a human patient is provided. The device comprising a fixating member adapted to fixate said device to a part of the human body comprising bone. Further a method of fixating an implantable heart help device in a human patient is provided. The method comprises the steps of: cutting the skin of said human patient, dissecting an area of the body comprising bone, and fixating said implantable heart help device to said part of the body comprising bone. |
| US11771904B2 |
Diagnostic circuitry for monitoring charge states of electrodes of a lead system associated with an implantable pulse generator
A system and method for measuring and monitoring charge states of one or more electrodes of an implanted stimulation lead system associated with an IPG. A Kelvin connection scheme operative with a switching circuit is provided for coupling select electrode terminals disposed in a Kelvin connection measurement loop in a switchable manner to sense and reference inputs of an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) configured as at least part of diagnostic circuitry for the IPG. |
| US11771899B2 |
System and method for treating obstructive sleep apnea
One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a system for treating obstructive sleep apnea in a subject. The system can include a power source and a neuromuscular stimulator in electrical communications with the power source. The neuromuscular stimulator can include a controller and at least one electrode. The controller can be configured to receive certain power and stimulation parameters associated with a therapy signal from the power source. The at least one electrode can be configured to deliver the therapy signal to a target tissue associated with control of a posterior base of the tongue of the subject. |
| US11771898B2 |
Seizure onset classification and stimulation parameter selection
A neurostimulation system senses electrographic signals from the brain of a patient, extracts features from the electrographic signals, and when the extracted features satisfy certain criteria, detects a neurological event type. A mapping function relates the detected neurological event type to a stimulation parameter subspace and a default stimulation parameter set where the values of the stimulation parameters define an instance of stimulation therapy for the patient. The decision whether to implement a stimulation parameter subspace or a default stimulation parameter set may be informed by integrating other information about a state of the patient. A stimulation parameter subspace or stimulation parameter set may optimized by testing it against various thresholds until certain effectiveness criteria is satisfied. The neurological event type may be one of several electrographic seizure onset types. |
| US11771891B2 |
Systems and methods to place one or more leads in tissue to electrically stimulate nerves of passage to treat pain
Systems and methods are provided for applying electrical stimulation to a body by an electrode spaced from a target nerve of passage. It has been discovered that pain felt, or perceived to be felt, in a given region of the body can be treated by stimulating muscle close to a “nerve of passage” in a region that is superior (i.e., cranial or upstream toward the spinal column) to the region where pain is felt, such as in a case of post-amputation residual limb pain, or purportedly felt in the case of post-amputation phantom limb pain. |
| US11771887B2 |
Configurable electrodes and sensors
Example defibrillator electrode assemblies compression assemblies are described that may be dimensioned and configured for use on a patient despite physical constraints that limit the area or locations on a patient onto which an electrode assembly may be placed. A cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) assembly is also described that protects a patient with a transthoracic incision from further injury during application of CPR compressions proximate to the incision. |
| US11771885B2 |
Systems and methods for predicting patient health status
Systems and methods are provided herein for treating a patient in cardiogenic shock. An intravascular heart pump system is inserted into vasculature of the patient. The heart pump system has a cannula, pump outlet, pump inlet, and rotor. The heart pump system is positioned within the patient such that the cannula extends across the patient's aortic valve, the pump inlet is located within the patient's left ventricle, and the pump outlet is located within the patient's aorta. Data related to time-varying parameters of the heart pump system is acquired from the heart pump system. A plurality of features are extracted from the data. A probability of survival of the patient is determined based on the plurality of features and using a prediction model. The heart pump system is operated to treat the patient. |
| US11771884B2 |
Blood pump
A blood pump comprises a pump casing having a blood flow inlet and a blood flow outlet connected by a passage, and an impeller rotatable about an axis of rotation. A surface of the impeller faces a surface of the pump casing spaced from said surface of the impeller by a clearance, the clearance being in fluid connection with the passage at a clearance transition point. At least one wash out channel extends through the impeller and is in fluid connection with the passage via a first opening and with the clearance via a second opening. The first opening of the wash out channel is arranged in an area of the impeller that is under a higher pressure than the clearance transition point so as to cause a blood flow from the first opening through the wash out channel and the clearance to the clearance transition point. |
| US11771882B2 |
Catheter adapters
A catheter adapter may include a catheter adapter body and a catheter adapter channel formed within the catheter adapter body. The catheter adapter body may include a proximal end, a distal end, an inferior surface, and a superior surface. The inferior surface of the catheter adapter body may be configured to abut against a surface area of a patient's skin, and an angle formed between the surface area of the patient's skin and a longitudinal axis of the catheter adapter channel may be greater than 4 degrees. |
| US11771880B2 |
Implantable venous access port with remote physiological monitoring capabilities
An apparatus for an implantable venous access port with remote physiological monitoring capabilities is disclosed. A system and method also perform the functions of the apparatus. In one embodiment the apparatus includes a chemotherapy access port, a plurality of sensors integrated with the chemotherapy access port, where the plurality of sensors determine one or more chemotherapy-related physiological indicators and the one or more physiological indicators include at least parameters selected from red blood cell count, white blood cell count, platelets, and/or ejection fraction. The apparatus includes a communications module integrated with the chemotherapy access port, where the communications module is configured to communicate the one or more chemotherapy-related physiological indicators to a computing device. |
| US11771877B2 |
Method for removing a tattoo through patterned trans-epidermal pigment release
Embodiments of a method for removing a tattoo through patterned trans-epidermal pigment release includes determining first treatment area of skin of a patient through a primary template including primary apertures, marking the first treatment area of skin of the patient along borders of the primary apertures to outline a grid of primary tegulae, and delivering a tattoo removal fluid to the marked first exposed skin. In an alternate embodiment, a template, which may be adhered to the skin, is used during a microneedling process to create a structured, patterned procedure to remove skin irregularities. The template has a plurality of needle apertures, an adhesive layer, and a release liner. The release liner may be removed, exposing the adhesive layer, so that the template, with the plurality of needle apertures, may be positioned over the skin irregularity. |
| US11771875B2 |
Catheter systems and methods for medical procedures using catheters
In some aspects, catheter devices can include: a reinforcing member having a proximal and distal ends, the reinforcing member comprising: discrete longitudinally arranged structural regions between the proximal and distal ends comprising: a first, proximal, structural region defining a first series of wall perforations that generate structural properties within the first structural region, the first series of wall perforations setting a first stiffness of the first structural region; and a second structural region, disposed distally relative to the first structural region, defining a second series of wall perforations that generate structural properties within the second structural region, the second series of wall perforations setting a second stiffness of the second structural region, which is less than the first stiffness, wherein the second series of wall perforations differs from the first series of wall perforations by at least one of: cut balance, cut frequency, or pitch. |
| US11771874B2 |
Functionalized balloon surface
A method for producing a balloon for a balloon catheter includes providing the balloon that has an outer surface. A solution including a solvent and a polymer is used to deposit the polymer onto the surface and form a surface coating of the polymer. |
| US11771873B2 |
Medical balloon with radiopaque identifier for precisely identifying the working surface
A balloon (12) having a drug carried on a working surface (W) of the balloon wall and a radiopaque identifier (30) identifying the location of the drug (D) on the balloon (12), wherein a portion of the balloon is coated with a radiopaque material to which a drug formulation adheres, and uncoated areas are not covered by the drug (D) or the drug (D) is adhered to the working surface (W), that is not treated with radiopaque material. |
| US11771868B2 |
Gripper sleeve for urinary catheter
An enhanced tubular sleeve for handling a urinary catheter including a number of features that render usage of urinary catheters much easier and reduce discomfort. The sleeve may be formed of bonded sheets of flexible material having rounded distal ends. Or, the sheets may only be bonded in a proximal portion with their distal portions left unattached. In still another version the distal end of one sheet terminates shorter than the distal end of the other sheet. |
| US11771867B2 |
Suction catheter systems for applying effective aspiration in remote vessels, especially cerebral arteries
A suction catheter system is described with a suction extension interfaced with a guide catheter to form a continuous suction lumen extending through a portion of the guide catheter and through the suction extension. The suction extension can be positioned by tracking the suction nozzle through a vessel while moving a proximal portion of the suction extension within the lumen of the guide catheter. The suction extension can comprise a connecting section with a non-circular cross section for interfacing with the inner lumen of an engagement section of the guide catheter. The tubular body of the guide catheter can have a reduced diameter distal section the can be useful to restrain the movement of the suction extension. |
| US11771862B2 |
Patient interface
A patient interface is configured to deliver a pressurized flow of respiratory gas to a patient's airways. The patient interface includes a cradle base configured to cradle the patients nose in use. Two protrusions extend from the cradle base and are configured to be inserted into the patients nares in use. Each of the protrusions have formed therein an opening configured to allow a continuous flow of air therethrough. In addition, a plenum base forms a plenum chamber together with the cradle base. The cradle base is configured so that movement of the cradle base is decoupled from the plenum base. |
| US11771861B2 |
CPAP tether
An apparatus comprises a first ring and a second ring. The first ring may have a first diameter and a first cutout portion. The second ring may have a second diameter and a second cutout portion, and may further comprise a pair of protrusions extending upwardly from a surface of the ring. A tubular connector may couple the first ring and the second ring. In some embodiments, a sensor may be coupled to the tubular connector. The sensor may include an alarm and a breakaway connector. |
| US11771859B2 |
Liquid removal apparatus for a breathing circuit and related method of use
An apparatus to remove liquid from a ventilation system can include a housing, a first port extending into an interior volume of the housing and a second port extending toward the first tube, into the interior volume, separated from the first port by a gap that is at least 5 mm in length, such that ventilating fluid transfers from the first port to the second while secretions and condensate escape through the gap, to be trapped in the housing. The first port joins with a ventilator. The second port joins with an intubation tube coupled to a tracheostomy or endotracheal tube. An extraction port is in a floor of the housing so that accumulated liquids in the housing can drain downward and out the extraction port, while minimizing positive end expiratory pressure loss in the ventilation system, and without exposing caregivers to biological material in the drained liquid. |
| US11771857B2 |
Protective cover for a medical ventilator that can be used in a contaminated environment of the NRBC type
The invention relates to a protective cover (1) for a medical ventilator (20) adapted for use in a contaminated environment, in particular an NRBC environment, having a peripheral casing (2) defining an internal compartment (3) designed to accommodate a medical ventilator (20). The peripheral casing (2) has a plurality of connection interfaces (4, 5, 6, 7) sealably attached to said peripheral casing (2). Each connection interface (4, 5, 6, 7) has at least one internal gas passage with at least one gas inlet and at least one gas outlet. A sealing device is arranged in the internal gas passage of at least one connection interface (4, 5, 6, 7) for sealing said internal gas passage. |
| US11771853B2 |
Hand-held inhalable vapor producing device and method
Described herein are systems, devices, and methods for generating and delivering an inhalable vapor or aerosol. In some embodiments, the systems, devices, and methods described herein are used to generate and deliver a vapor or aerosol containing tobacco for use in, for example, traditional smoking or, for example, to deliver a smoking cessation therapy. In some embodiments, the systems, devices, and methods described herein are used for generating and delivering a vapor or aerosol comprising a medicament. For example, in some embodiments, the systems, devices, and methods described herein are used to deliver an inhalable medicament to the lungs of a patient. |
| US11771843B2 |
Syringe and method of preparing syringe
A syringe (18) has a longitudinal body (28) with an interior (228) in which a pharmaceutical substance is arranged, a needle connected to one longitudinal end of the body (228) and a rigid needle shield (38) encasing the needle. The rigid needle shield (38) is essentially water vapour tight. The syringe (18) according to the invention allows for preventing needle clogging and, thus, proper provision of pharmaceuticals, particularly by subcutaneous, intramuscular or ocular injection. |
| US11771841B2 |
Systems and methods for mixing syringe valve assemblies
A syringe mixing system is provided for housing and mixing contents between at least two syringes. In some embodiments, a syringe coupler is provided that receives first and second syringes and includes a valve member that is convertible between a closed position and an open position. Retention systems for preventing or inhibiting removal of at least one syringe after use are also provided. |
| US11771840B2 |
Multiple condition dosing system
A medicine dispensing device and system for administering a selected drug. The medicine dispensing device includes a vessel configured to retain a drug to be dispensed. The medicine dispensing device may comprise a first series of zones of varying widths on a surface of the vessel, with each zone of the first series of zones corresponding to a pre-determined dose of the drug for a first medical condition wherein the first series of zones are correlated to a first series of values of a physical characteristic of a patient; and a second series of zones of varying widths on the surface of the vessel, with each zone of the second series of zones corresponding to a pre-determined dose of the drug for a second medical condition wherein the second series of zones are correlated to a second series of values of the physical characteristic of a patient. |
| US11771839B2 |
Medicament delivery device
A medicament delivery device is presented having a drive configured to act on a medicament container for expelling a medicament; a holder configured to hold said drive in a pre-tensioned state; an activator configured to interact with said holder for releasing said drive from the pre-tensioned state; wherein the device further includes a feedback mechanism configured to interact both with said holder and with said drive for generating an audible and/or tactile and/or visual signal indicating that the medicament has been completely expelled. |
| US11771836B2 |
Assembly for a medication delivery device and medication delivery device
An assembly (47) for a medication delivery device (1) has a body (2), a dose setting part (8) configured to be operated by a user for selecting a size of a dose, a piston rod (13) configured to be moved axially without rotating for dispensing a medication, and a drive member (12) being directly coupled to the piston rod (13) for driving the piston rod (13) in a dose dispensing operation, wherein the drive member (12) moves in a proximal direction in a dose setting operation. The medication delivery device (1) into which the assembly is incorporated may be a single-shot, variable-dose injection device, e.g., a syringe. |
| US11771831B2 |
Auto injector with automated reconstitution
Disclosed is an auto injector and a related method, and a related system, for administering injection of a medicament comprising a first medicament component and a second medicament component. The auto injector comprising a housing, a receiving part, an operational module and a processing unit. The processing unit being configured to operate a syringe operational part to move a carrier to mix the first medicament component and the second medicament component to obtain a mixed medicament. The movement of the carrier having a time varying acceleration profile. The time varying acceleration profile having a first maximum acceleration in a first mixing direction and a second maximum acceleration in a second mixing direction. The first maximum acceleration and/or the second maximum acceleration is larger than a predetermined acceleration threshold. |
| US11771830B2 |
Medicament delivery device and methods for delivering drugs to infants and children
A method of delivering epinephrine includes placing a distal end surface of a medical injector into contact with a target location of a patient. The medical injector includes a housing, an energy storage member, and a medicament container containing a dose of epinephrine effective for administration to the patient experiencing anaphylaxis and having a weight of less than 15 kg. The medicament container is coupled to a needle. The medical injector is actuated such that the energy storage member produces a force to move the needle from a first needle position to a second needle position. A distal tip of the needle extends from the distal end surface by a distance of between 7 millimeters and 8 millimeters when the needle is in the second needle position. A portion of the force is exerted to expel the dose of epinephrine when the needle is in the second position. |
| US11771829B2 |
Systems and methods for liquid injection
Self-righting articles, such as self-righting capsules for administration to a subject, are generally provided. In some embodiments, the self-righting article may be configured such that the article may orient itself relative to a surface (e.g., a surface of a tissue of a subject). The self-righting articles described herein may comprise one or more tissue engaging surfaces configured to engage (e.g., interface with, inject into, anchor) with a surface (e.g., a surface of a tissue of a subject). In some embodiments, the self-righting article may have a particular shape and/or distribution of density (or mass) which, for example, enables the self-righting behavior of the article. In some embodiments, the self-righting article may comprise a tissue interfacing component and/or a pharmaceutical agent (e.g., for delivery of the active pharmaceutical agent to a location internal of the subject) such as a liquid pharmaceutical agent. In some cases, upon contact of the tissue with the tissue engaging surface of the article, the self-righting article may be configured to release one or more tissue interfacing components. In some cases, the tissue interfacing component is associated with a self-actuating component. For example, the self-righting article may comprise a self-actuating component configured, upon exposure to a fluid, to release the tissue interfacing component from the self-righting article. |
| US11771825B2 |
Occlusion detection for infusion pumps
A system including a tube and a force sensor coupled to a wall of the tube via a restraining element and configured to obtain a value of a tubing force when the tube is deformed by the restraining element. The system includes a processor to determine parameters for fitting a curve including the value of the tubing force, to determine a fluid pressure value for a fluid in the tube based on the parameters for fitting the curve, and to activate an alarm responsive to the fluid pressure value and to the parameters for fitting the curve when an occlusion condition is identified in the tube. The parameters for fitting the curve comprise at least one time-decaying parameter(s) associated to the tubing force. A method for using the system and a non-transitory computer readable medium including instructions to perform the above method are also provided. |
| US11771824B2 |
Force sensing resistor for liquid low-volume detection and occlusion sensing and methods and apparatuses for flow sensing along fluid path in fluid delivery device
A system and method is provided for detecting fluid low-volume and occlusion in a device using force sensing resistor (FSR) sensor. One or more force sensing resistors are positioned in communication with a fluid channel at one or more of a pump intake and pump outlet to detect pressure in the fluid channel. The pressure is detected through communication with the force sensing resistor and indicates an irregular system condition including but not limited to, fluid low-volume level and occlusion. Also provided are a fluid flow sensor (e.g., FSR or MEMS sensor) disposed relative to an embedded fluid channel in the base of a wearable medicine delivery pump. |
| US11771819B2 |
Low profile filter devices suitable for use in negative pressure wound therapy systems
A filter adaptor includes a body that defines an internal passageway disposed between an inlet and an outlet, the passageway configured to permit passage of a fluid in a first direction defined by the inlet and the outlet; and a filter disposed within the passageway and oriented to define a volumetric direction that is different than the first direction. Another filter adaptor includes a body that defines an internal passageway disposed between an inlet and an outlet, and a filter disposed within the passageway, wherein the filter comprises a gelling absorbent material that, when in a dry state, is permeable to gas and that, when contacted by an aqueous fluid, converts to a gel. Such filter adaptors may be used for negative pressure wound therapy, dressing, or as syringe filters. |
| US11771817B2 |
Systems and methods for instillation purging
An apparatus for treating a tissue site comprising a negative-pressure source configured to be fluidly coupled to the tissue site; an instillation source configured to be fluidly coupled to the tissue site; and a controller operatively coupled to the negative-pressure source and to the instillation source. The controller can be configured to operate the negative-pressure source and the instillation source to intermittently deliver negative pressure to the tissue site for a negative-pressure interval and deliver instillation fluid to the tissue site for an instillation interval. A purge volume of instillation fluid may be delivered to the tissue site at a purge frequency. In some examples, the purge volume may be delivered through the second fluid conductor and removed through the first fluid conductor during a negative-pressure interval. |
| US11771809B2 |
Method for stabilizing dialysate consumption flow, corresponding apparatus and central dialysate preparation and distribution system
A method for stabilizing dialysate consumption flow in a central distribution loop for a plurality of dialysis machines comprises: coordinating each dialysate dispensing cycle of active ones of the dialysis machines; calculating dialysate or concentrates consumption based on amount required in each dialysate dispensing cycle of the active dialysis machines; and preparing the dialysate based on the calculated dialysate or concentrates consumption required by the active dialysis machines. Also a corresponding apparatus and a corresponding central dialysate preparation and distribution system are disclosed, wherein the apparatus at least comprises: a coordinating module configured to coordinate each dialysate dispensing cycle of active ones of the dialysis machines; a calculating module configured to calculate dialysate or concentrates consumption based on amount required in each dialysate dispensing cycle of the active dialysis machines; and a mixing control module, for preparing the dialysate based on the calculated dialysate or concentrates consumption. |
| US11771808B2 |
Electrical plug for a medical device
A dialysis machine comprising: a power supply for providing power to the dialysis machine, the power supply including a power supply cable that includes a first ground wire electrically connected to a first ground prong; and a hydraulics system for making dialysate, supplying the dialysate to a dialysate circuit, and draining spent dialysate from the dialysate circuit, the hydraulics system including a hydraulics grounding cable that includes a second ground wire electrically connected to a second ground prong. |
| US11771805B2 |
Injectable in situ pore-forming hydrogel system and preparation method and use thereof
An injectable in situ pore-forming hydrogel system and its preparation method and use are provided. The injectable in situ pore-forming hydrogel system uses an injectable hydrogel as a continuous base phase, and isolated live cells and magnesium particles are distributed in the continuous base phase, where the injectable hydrogel is a precursor or prepolymer of hydrogel, which can form hydrogel by cross-linking. The injectable in situ pore-forming hydrogel system can be used to create pores while the gel encapsulates live cells, which makes use of both the injectability and porous structures of hydrogel, which is important for the repair of cavitary, surgically difficult and irregularly defective tissues; meanwhile, magnesium particles generate magnesium ions after the former undergoes gas production and degradation, which can improve the bioactivity of the gel and aid in tissue repair. |
| US11771797B2 |
Absorbent article with topsheet treated to reduce surfactant migration
An absorbent article having a liquid pervious topsheet wherein at least a portion of the topsheet has been treated to become hydrophobic; a backsheet joined to said topsheet; an absorbent core disposed between said topsheet and said backsheet, said absorbent core having an inner surface oriented toward the skin of the wearer when said absorbent article is being worn and an outer surface oriented toward the garment of the wearer when said absorbent article is being worn; and a surfactant applied to at least a portion of said outer surface of said topsheet wherein the topsheet has been treated hydrophobic and wherein the hydrophilic surfactant is added to the areas treated hydrophobic. |
| US11771796B2 |
Wound dressing and method of treatment
Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to negative pressure treatment systems and wound dressing systems, apparatuses, and methods that may be used for the treatment of wounds. In particular, some embodiments are directed to improved wound dressings comprising a bridge portion connecting two or more portions of an absorbent layer that facilitates trimming of the wound dressing to suitable sizes. Some embodiments provide for trimming the dressing in a gap between two or more portions of an absorbent layer and sealing the exposed portion of dressing after trimming when the dressing is applied to skin surrounding a wound. |
| US11771794B1 |
Aromatherapy nebulizer
An aromatherapy nebulizer and an aroma diffuser of the same are proposed in the present invention. The aroma diffuser includes the aromatherapy nebulizer and a main body to mount the aromatherapy nebulizer. The aromatherapy nebulizer includes an atomizer; and an essential oil container. The atomizer includes an atomizing seat defined an atomization chamber therein and an outer cover defining a mist outlet. The atomizing seat is provided with an air conduit and a liquid conduit; the liquid conduit defines an essential oil channel therethrough. The essential oil channel is bent at one end of the liquid conduit which forms a liquid outlet, thereby the essential oil is absorbed upwards to the liquid conduct from the essential oil container and changes a direction sprayed out from the liquid outlet. |
| US11771792B2 |
Compositions and methods for reducing odor
A method for reducing odor, by providing a colloidal dispersion of particles of silica having a particle size of from 3 nm to 100 nm, said particles having ions of one or more metals selected from copper, silver, zinc and iron adsorbed at the particle surface, and bringing at least one of said particles into contact with an odorous compound; and/or providing an aqueous silicate solution containing metal ions selected from ions of copper, silver, zinc and iron, and bringing at least one metal ion-carrying silicate particle formed in the solution into contact with an odorous compound. A composition for use in such a method and a product treated by such a composition. |
| US11771791B2 |
Apparatus and method to repeatedly fill and purge channels of endoscope
A medical device reprocessor is operable to perform a method of cleaning an internal channel of a medical device. The method entails activating a pump assembly to deliver a detergent to the internal channel for a first predetermined duration, activating the pump assembly to deliver water to the internal channel to rinse out the detergent for a second predetermined duration, and activating the pump assembly to deliver pressurized air to the internal channel to purge out the water or detergent contained within the internal channel for a third predetermined duration. Subsequently, the method involves activating the pump assembly to deliver a predetermined volume of disinfectant to the internal channel, and activating the pump assembly to deliver pressurized air to purge out the disinfectant into a chamber. The method repeats filling the internal channel with detergent, water and disinfectant and the subsequent purging of the internal channel with pressurized air. |
| US11771790B2 |
Pre-saturated disinfecting disposable microfiber wipes
A pre-saturated disposable disinfecting wipe may include a microfiber cloth. The microfiber cloth may include a low weight substrate having a first face and an opposed second face, and microfiber yarn attached to the low weight substrate in a plurality of parallel rows of stitches. The pre-saturated disposable disinfecting wipe further includes a disinfecting formulation saturated in the microfiber cloth. The pre-saturated disposable disinfecting wipe may have a single-touch two-minute wetness coverage of more than 100 in2. A method of manufacturing a pre-saturated disposable disinfecting wipe may include saturating, with a disinfecting formulation, a microfiber cloth. |
| US11771787B2 |
Disinfection system and elevator equipment having the same
A disinfection system includes an ultraviolet disinfecting light, a controlling device, and an ultraviolet detecting device. The ultraviolet disinfecting light can be turned on or off under control. The controlling device controls the ultraviolet disinfecting light to be turned on or off. The ultraviolet detecting device is signally connected to the controlling device and is for detecting an intensity of the ultraviolet rays emitted by the ultraviolet disinfecting light. The controlling device controls the ultraviolet disinfecting light to increase an ultraviolet radiation dose of the ultraviolet rays emitted by the ultraviolet disinfecting light after the ultraviolet disinfecting light is turned on and the intensity of the ultraviolet rays is less than a predetermined intensity. An elevator equipment includes a car, a lift control device, and the disinfection system. In this way, the space can be disinfected with the ultraviolet rays to avoid insufficient disinfection effect. |
| US11771786B1 |
System and method for automated detection and disinfection of a fleet of autonomous vehicles
Systems and methods are provided for automated detection and disinfection of microbes in autonomous vehicles, to prevent possible transmission of diseases or illness to subsequent users. Automated detection and disinfection of a vehicle includes autonomously scanning various parts of the autonomous vehicle for microbes, selecting a disinfectant based on detected microbes, and autonomously disinfecting at least a portion of the autonomous vehicle. |
| US11771785B2 |
Untethered disenfecting stethoscope system
A system for sterilizing and wireless tethering of a stethoscope includes a portable electronic device configured to be coupled to a stethoscope and having a wireless transmitter configured to transmit a signal. The system further includes an enclosure defining a cavity for housing the stethoscope. The enclosure includes at least one light source configured to emit light at a wavelength designed to damage or destroy microbes. The enclosure further includes a wireless receiver configured to receive the signal transmitted by the wireless transmitter of the portable electronic device. The enclosure further includes a controller coupled to the wireless receiver and configured to determine a notification event in response to the portable electronic device being further from the enclosure than a predetermined distance based on the signal received by the wireless receiver. |
| US11771779B2 |
Non-metallic magnetic resonance contrast agent
The present application provides a compound comprising at least one isotopically labeled nitrogen atom for use in diagnosing a condition or disease in a subject, compositions and kits comprising the compound and methods of using the same. |
| US11771775B2 |
Pyrrolobenzodiazepine-antibody conjugates
Conjugates of an antibody that binds to CD19 with PBD dimers. |
| US11771773B2 |
Pharmaceutical preparation containing polyethylene gylcol loxenatide and preparation method thereof
Disclosed are a GLP-1-mimicking pharmaceutical composition for treating type 2 diabetes and a preparation method thereof, wherein the pharmaceutical composition contains polyethylene glycol loxenatide, a physiologically acceptable buffer with the pH of 3.0-7.0, and pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. The pharmaceutical composition has good drug stability. |
| US11771772B2 |
Glycemic control using intrinsic factor bound to a vitamin B12 conjugate of a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist
The present invention provides compositions and methods for lowering blood glucose. More specifically, the present invention provides compositions comprising a complex comprising IF and B12 conjugated to a peptide comprising a GLP-1 agonist. Advantageously, the composition may be delivered subcutaneously. |
| US11771768B2 |
Method for bowel preparation
The present invention provides methods for facilitating cleansing of the gastrointestinal tract of a patient prior to a diagnostic, surgical or therapeutic procedure. The methods can improve patient compliance, and thus, efficacy of the preparation. Specifically, the present methods make the gastrointestinal tract preparation composition palatable for the patient to consume. For example, for a patient preparing to undergo colonoscopy, the present methods make the bowel preparation solution taste significantly less salty. |
| US11771759B2 |
Immunopotentiator, immunotherapeutic pharmaceutical composition and its preparation and use
An immune enhancer comprising at least an interferon and a granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor, and an immunotherapeutic phar-maceutical composition comprising at least an antigen and the above-mentioned immune enhancers is disclosed. A preparation method of the immunotherapeutic pharmaceutical composition, the use of the immune enhancer and the immunotherapeutic pharmaceutical composition are also disclosed. The immune enhancer can be applied to disease and tumor treatments caused by viruses, bacteria, and other microorganisms. |
| US11771756B2 |
Universal influenza vaccine
Immunogenic compositions for inducing a universal immune response to influenza, and particularly influenza A, by eliciting anti-neuraminidase antibodies which provide protection against heterologous influenza infection. Compositions comprising recombinant baculovirus expression vectors expressing neuraminidase in cultured insect cells dispersed in a pharmaceutically-acceptable carrier comprising insect cell culture media, and optional adjuvant. Methods of inducing immune responses against influenza, and particularly influenza A, by eliciting anti-neuraminidase antibodies in a host animal susceptible to infection. |
| US11771755B2 |
Self-asssembling nanostructure vaccines
Nanostructures and nanostructure-based vaccines that display antigens capable of eliciting immune responses to infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses, and pathogens are provided. Some vaccines are useful for preventing or decreasing the severity of infection with an infectious agent, including, for example and without limitation, lyme disease, pertussis, herpes virus, orthomyxovirus, paramyxovirus, pneumovirus, filovirus, flavivirus, reovirus, retrovirus, meningococcus, or malaria. The antigens may be attached to the core of the nanostructure either non-covalently or covalently, including as a fusion protein or by other means. Multimeric antigens may optionally be displayed along a symmetry axis of the nanostructure. Also provided are proteins and nucleic acid molecules encoding such proteins, vaccine compositions, and methods of administration. |
| US11771754B2 |
Mutant of L1 protein of human papillomavirus type 18
The present invention relates to a mutated HPV18 L1 protein (or a variant thereof), a sequence encoding the same, a method for preparing the same, and a virus-like particle comprising the same, wherein the protein (or a variant thereof) and the virus-like particle can induce the generation of neutralizing antibodies against at least two HPV types (for example, HPV18 and HPV45, or HPV18, HPV45 and HPV59), and therefore can be used to prevent infection by said at least two HPV types, and a disease caused by said infection, such as cervical cancer and condyloma acuminatum. The invention further relates to the use of the protein and the virus-like particle in the manufacture of a pharmaceutical composition or a vaccine for preventing infection by said at least two HPV types, and a disease caused by said infection, such as cervical cancer and condyloma acuminatum. |
| US11771753B2 |
Preparation of flagellin vaccine adjuvant-based vaccine to induce production of antibody recognizing conformation of antigens, and application thereof
The present invention provides a vaccine composition for use in neurodegenerative diseases and an infectious virus vaccine composition for inducing an antibody recognizing the conformation of antigens. The vaccine composition of the present invention induces the production of an antibody recognizing the conformation of antigens. The antibody recognizing the conformation of antigens has high specificity for an antigen, and thus can be useful for ameliorating, preventing or treating diseases. |
| US11771748B2 |
Methods for treating tumor-induced osteomalacia
The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating tumor-induced osteomalacia. The method entails administering to a subject a pharmaceutical composition containing an anti-FGF23 ligand, wherein the dosing regimen of the pharmaceutical is designed to reach effective and efficient control of FGF23 activity. |
| US11771745B2 |
Compositions and methods for treatment of homocystinuria
Provided are compositions and methods for enzyme replacement therapy using modified human cystathionine beta synthase (CBS) in the treatment of homocystinuria and related diseases and disorders. |
| US11771739B2 |
Methods and compositions for treating microbial inflammation
Disclosed are compositions and methods for treating microbial inflammation including its end-stage sepsis and conditions associated with the microbial inflammation such as thrombocytopenia and hypoglycogenemia. In one aspect, the compositions and methods disclosed herein can also be used to enhance clearance of microbes from infected tissues, organs, or systems in a subject. Also disclosed herein are compositions and methods for reducing levels of stress responsible transcription factors and metabolic transcription factors in a cell in a subject with microbial inflammation. |
| US11771734B2 |
Methods and compositions for the prevention or treatment of Barth syndrome
The disclosure provides methods of preventing or treating Barth Syndrome in a mammalian subject, reducing risk factors associated with Barth Syndrome, and/or reducing the likelihood or severity of Barth Syndrome. The methods comprise administering to the subject an effective amount of an aromatic-cationic peptide to increase expression of TAZ1 in subjects in need thereof. |
| US11771733B2 |
Lisinopril formulations
Provided herein are stable lisinopril oral liquid formulations. Also provided herein are methods of using lisinopril oral liquid formulations for the treatment of certain diseases including hypertension, heart failure and acute myocardial infarction. |
| US11771729B2 |
Maca extract and use thereof
The present invention relates to a maca extract and uses thereof. The part of the maca extract extracted with polar solvent has anti-thrombotic activity, the part of the maca extract extracted with medium and low polarity solvents has anti-neutrophilic inflammatory and anti-allergic activities, the part of the maca extract extracted with low polarity solvent has anti-neutrophilic inflammatory activity and has pro-angiogenic activity. |
| US11771725B2 |
Lactobacillus having various functions, and use thereof
The present invention provides novel Lactobacillus sp. strains, novel Bifidobacterium sp. strains, or lactic acid bacteria mixtures thereof, which are isolated from kimchi or human feces. A certain Lactobacillus sp. strain or certain Bifidobacterium sp. strain according to the present invention is isolated from kimchi or human feces, and thus is highly safe, and has various physiological activities such as antioxidant activity, β-glucuronidase inhibitory activity, lipopolysaccharide (LPS) production inhibitory activity or tight junction protein expression-inducing activity. Accordingly, a certain Lactobacillus sp. strain, certain Bifidobacterium sp. strain or mixture thereof according to the present invention may be used as a functional food or medicinal material useful for the prevention, alleviation or treatment of intestinal damage, liver injury, allergic disease, inflammatory disease, or obesity. |
| US11771724B2 |
Compositions and methods for reducing blood alcohol content
Disclosed are compositions and methods for reducing blood alcohol content following alcohol consumption. The inventive compositions and methods rapidly reduce blood alcohol content and alleviate symptoms of intoxication in a subject having an elevated blood alcohol content due to alcohol consumption. |
| US11771720B2 |
Method for preparing immune-tolerized extracellular vesicle containing lactate dehydrogenase band peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator 1-alpha, and composition comprising the extracellular vesicle
The present invention relates to anticancer extracellular vesicles, a preparation method therefor, and an anticancer composition comprising same. Immune-tolerized extracellular vesicles containing LDHB and PGC-1α of the present invention provide cancer treatment, suppression of cancer metastasis, and cancer prevention technologies by normalizing cancer cell-specific aerobic glycolysis energy metabolic pathway in which lactate and hydrogen ions, which form a tumor microenvironment favorable for immune evasion, proliferation, metastasis and invasion of cancer cells, are produced, thereby enabling tumors to be effectively removed by means of the immune system of a patient. |
| US11771714B1 |
Ophthalmic suspension vehicles and related methods for pharmaceutical ingredient delivery
This disclosure is directed to ophthalmic suspension vehicles for delivery of at least one pharmaceutical ingredient to a patient in need of treatment. The disclosure also provides methods of delivering at least one pharmaceutical ingredient to a patient in need of treatment. |
| US11771710B2 |
Method to treat lipid dysregulation by modulation of proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) protein activity with small molecule ligands
This invention is related to the field of PCSK9 biology and the composition and methods of use of small molecule ligands for modulation of PCSK9 biological activity. In particular, the invention provides compositions of small molecule compounds that modulate circulating levels of low density lipoproteins by altering the conformation of the protein PCSK9. Binding these small molecule ligands to PCSK9 alters the conformation of the protein, modifying the interaction between PCSK9 and an endogenous low density lipoprotein receptor, and can lead to reduced or increased levels of circulating LDL-cholesterol. High LDL-cholesterol levels are associated with increased risk for heart disease. Low LDL-cholesterol levels may be problematic in other conditions, such as liver dysfunction; thus, there is also utility for small molecule ligands that can raise LDL levels. |
| US11771707B2 |
Pharmaceutical compositions and uses thereof
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a plurality of substantially spherical microspheres comprising at least one API substantially dispersed in at least one polymer and a lyoprotectant on an outside surface of the plurality of substantially spherical microspheres, wherein the plurality of substantially spherical microspheres have a D99[num] particle diameter of less than about 10 μm; a D90[num] circularity value of from about 0.8 to about 1.0; and comprise API in a weight of about 20 to about 40 wt. % of the polymer. Other embodiments relate to injectable compositions comprising such microspheres and methods of treating a number of conditions by administering such injectable compositions to a subject. |
| US11771706B2 |
Oral solutions comprising fludrocortisone acetate
Physicochemically stable oral pharmaceutical solution comprising fludrocortisone acetate and a non-aqueous liquid carrier comprising one or more medium-chain fatty acid triglycerides. |
| US11771705B2 |
Adjuvant therapy for use in prostate cancer treatment
The present invention relates to the field of prostate cancer treatment, and in particular the field of prostate cancer treatment by Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT). The present treatment involves oral administration of an estetrol component in conjunction with ADT. |
| US11771704B1 |
Methods of using rho kinase inhibitors to treat alzheimer's disease
Disclosed are methods of treating patients with AD using a rho kinase inhibitor. A preferred rho kinase inhibitor used according to the invention is fasudil, which is typically administered orally in a total daily dose of 70-140 mg. A preferred dosing regimen involves administering the daily dose in three equal portions throughout the day. Preferred methods continue for more than one month and typically at least 2 or 3 months. Some preferred methods do not treat mild cognitive impairment and patients have and MMSE score of≤23 and/or a CDR-SOB score of≥4.5. |
| US11771703B2 |
Targeted epigenetic therapy against distal regulatory element of TGFβ2 expression
The instant disclosure provides methods and compositions for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of a TGFβ2-associated disease, disorder and/or condition, including, e.g., Scleroderma, other fibrotic disease, grade 4 glioblastoma (GBM) and/or Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG). The disclosure further provides pharmaceutical compositions and kits for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of TGFβ2-associated diseases, disorders and/or conditions. |
| US11771702B2 |
Agonists of PPAR-δ
Disclosed are PPAR receptor modulators and their uses in medicine. The novel agonists for PPAR-δ were found by screening molecules through a chemoinformatics-based model. The novel agonists for PPAR-δ are proposed for use in medicine. |
| US11771701B2 |
Methotrexate formulation
A liquid pharmaceutical composition comprises methotrexate free acid and a buffer, wherein the pH of the composition is in the range of 6.5 to 8.2. Processes for preparation of the liquid pharmaceutical composition are also described. The liquid pharmaceutical composition is useful in therapy. |
| US11771693B2 |
Device for deterring abuse of drugs
The present disclosure relates to devices for deterring drug abuse and methods thereof. More particularly, the disclosure relates to devices for deterring drug abuse by using physical deterrents and/or deterrent substances, including a mechanism that releases a deterrent substance when improper access of the drug is attempted, and methods thereof. |
| US11771690B2 |
Solid particle, preparation method therefor, and pharmaceutical composition containing solid particle
A solid particle, a preparation method therefor, and a pharmaceutical composition. The solid particle comprises a porous solid particle and a non-aqueous liquid formula. The non-aqueous liquid formula comprises 0.10-4.00 wt % of a hydrophobic active pharmaceutical agent, 28.00-99.90 wt % of a hydrophobic solubilizing solution, 0-70.00 wt % of a non-ionic surfactant, and 0-1.00 wt % of an antioxidant. The hydrophobic solubilizing solution comprises a medium-chain monoglyceride and diglyceride, and/or a propylene glycol fatty acid monoester. |
| US11771686B2 |
Compositions and kits for omeprazole suspension
Disclosed herein are liquid diluents, formulations, and kits for preparing reconstituted suspensions of a proton pump inhibitor (e.g., omeprazole). The present disclosure also provides formulations for liquid diluents that do not have a tendency for gel formation following exposure to freeze-thaw cycles. |
| US11771682B2 |
AR+ breast cancer treatment methods
A method for treating AR+ breast cancer in a subject comprising administering to the subject an AR agonist (e.g., SARMs such as RAD140), or in combination with one or more therapeutic agents selected from the group consisting of cdk4/6 inhibitors, m-TOR inhibitors, PI3k inhibitors, PARP inhibitors, BCL-2 inhibitors, and MCL-1 inhibitors. |
| US11771675B2 |
Use of levodopa, carbidopa and entacapone for treating Parkinson's disease
The present disclosure provides a method for the treatment of Parkinson's disease comprising simultaneously or sequentially administering to a patient in need of treatment of Parkinson's disease a dosage form comprising (i) levodopa in an amount ranging from 50 mg to 300 mg, (ii) carbidopa in an amount ranging from 25 mg to 150 mg or a therapeutically equivalent amount of another aromatic amino acid decarboxylase inhibitor, and (iii) entacapone in an amount ranging from 50 mg to 300 mg, wherein the proportion of entacapone to carbidopa in said dosage form ranges from 0.3:1.0 to 3.2:1.0 by weight, a moderately potent COMT inhibitor in an amount ranging from 25 mg to 200 mg, wherein the proportion of said COMT inhibitor to carbidopa in said dosage form ranges from 0.16:1.0 to 3.08:1.0 by weight, or a highly potent COMT inhibitor in an amount ranging from 1 mg to 100 mg, wherein the proportion of said COMT inhibitor to carbidopa in said dosage form ranges from 0.006:1.0 to 1.54:1.0 by weight. Pharmaceutical dosage form used in said method are also disclosed. |
| US11771671B2 |
Use of (1S,3S)-3-amino-4-(difluoromethylidene) cyclopentane-1-carboxylic acid and (S)-3-amino-4-(difluoromethylenyl)cyclopent-1-ene-1-carboxylic acid in the treatment of tinnitus, acute sensorineural hearing loss, Meniere's disease, Tourette's syndrome, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and addiction
Methods of treating tinnitus, acute sensorineural hearing loss, Meniere's disease, Tourette's syndrome, ADHD or addiction with (1S,3S)-3-amino-4-(difluoromethylidene) cyclopentane-1-carboxylic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof are provided. Methods of treating tinnitus, acute sensorineural hearing loss, Meniere's disease, Tourette's syndrome, ADHD or addiction with (S)-3-amino-4-(difluoromethylenyl)cyclopent-1-ene-1-carboxylic acid are provided. Also provided are therapeutic compositions that may be used to improve one or more symptoms of tinnitus, acute sensorineural hearing loss, Meniere's disease, Tourette's syndrome, ADHD or addiction. |
| US11771670B2 |
Refined chlorogenic acid-containing composition manufacturing method
Provided is a method of producing a purified chlorogenic acid-containing composition, including a contact step of bringing a chlorogenic acid-containing composition having solids concentration of from 1.5 mass % to 4.7 mass % and a “caffeine/chlorogenic acid” mass ratio of 5 or less into contact with a porous adsorbent. |
| US11771669B2 |
Topical composition and delivery system and its use
The described invention provides a topical delivery system comprising a pharmaceutical composition for application directly to a skin of a subject in need thereof comprising (a) an effective therapeutic amount of an active therapeutic agent; (b) chemical drivers comprising an amino benzoate local anesthetic, ethoxydiglycol and methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) that in combination are effective to synergistically deliver the therapeutic agent; and (c) a depot component for keeping the pharmaceutical composition in the skin. Methods for delivering an active therapeutic agent into skin, for keeping it in the skin, for reducing systemic side effects attributable to entry of the active agent into the blood stream, and a method for treating a condition, disease or disorder of skin topically also are described in accordance with the embodiments of the described invention. |
| US11771663B2 |
Epinephrine spray formulations
The present invention is directed to epinephrine spray formulations. The present invention is further directed to methods of treating anaphylaxis by administering epinephrine spray formulations to subjects in need of such treatments. |
| US11771662B2 |
Analgesic formulation for control of pain in dogs
Provided herein are treatments for reducing pain in dogs. The treatments generally comprise a combination of an opioid compound, such as methadone, and an azole compound, such as fluconazole. The treatments may further comprise an opioid abuse deterrent that advantageously inhibits opioid effects in humans while maintaining desirable analgesic effects in dogs. Additionally, the treatments provided herein avoid the undesirable side effects of prior art opioid treatments for dogs. The treatments may be administered as separate doses or in a single formulation product for improved compliance. The treatments have wide use potential in dogs from perioperative patients to inpatients and outpatients and may be used, for example, for sedation in minor procedures, analgesia, and decreasing temperature in canine patients. |
| US11771661B2 |
Method of treating post-traumatic stress disorder
The present disclosure provides compositions containing ketamine and methods of using those compositions for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. Also provided herein is a pharmaceutical composition that comprises esketamine and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, excipient or diluent, for use in treatment of PTSD. In some aspects, the pharmaceutical composition is for intranasal or intravenous administration. In some aspects, the pharmaceutical composition is for use in a method of treating PTSD in a subject. In some aspects, the pharmaceutical composition is for use in a method of treating major depressive disorder in a subject that is co-morbid with the PTSD. |
| US11771658B2 |
Edds chelated nanoceria with catalase-like activity
A process for making nanoparticles of biocompatible materials is described, wherein an aqueous reaction mixture comprising cerous ion, ethylenediaminedisuccinic acid, an oxidant, water, and optionally citric acid, is provided along with temperature conditions to directly form within the reaction mixture, a stable dispersion of cerium oxide nanoparticles. Biocompatible nanoparticles comprised of cerium oxide, ethylenediaminedisuccinic acid, and optionally citric acid, are described. An increase in catalase-like enzyme activity is demonstrated by cerium oxide nanoparticles prepared with citric acid and ethylenediaminedisuccinic acid. |
| US11771652B2 |
Lipid nanoparticles for delivering mRNA vaccines
Provided are novel lipid nanoparticles for delivering nucleic acids such as mRNA. Also provided are methods of making and using lipid nanoparticles for delivering nucleic acids such as mRNA. |
| US11771650B2 |
Hybrid biological membranes, methods of making and uses thereof
Described herein is a hybrid biological membrane comprising an endogenous bilayer doped with one or more synthetic lipid molecules. Also described herein is a method of preparing a hybrid biological membrane, the method comprising doping an endogenous bilayer with one or more synthetic lipid molecules. |
| US11771649B1 |
Pharmaceutical lotion or salve utilizing mixed metal hydroxide antimicrobial charged particles
This invention concerns a formulation of a hydrated mixed metal hydroxide and a nontoxic, non-anionic thickener, to form a salve or lotion which does cause synereses of the formulation. This formulation, when applied to a person or animal, forms a film that acts as an astringent, has antimicrobial palliative properties for many negative pathogens, burns, rashes and other skin maladies. |
| US11771648B2 |
Carrier for oromucosal administration of physiologically active substances
The invention relates to a carrier for oromucosal, especially sublingual administration of physiologically active substances, especially of medicinal drugs, which consists of at least one elastic layer (1) of polymer nanofibres workable according to the shape of the selected wall of mouth cavity to which it should be applied and in this elastic layer (1) of polymer nanofibres a drug and/or other physiologically active substance are deposited in a releasable manner. |
| US11771643B2 |
Cleansing compositions completely based on bio-renewable sources
The invention discloses transparent cleansing compositions for personal care which are based on one or more vegetable oils, potassium N-acyl L-prolinate as an anionic surfactant and polyglyceryl-3 oleate as a non-ionic surfactant. The personal care cleansing formulae disclosed herein are totally based on bio-renewable ingredients. Further, in contrast to the compositions from the prior arts, the cleansing compositions of the present invention are free from toxic and petrochemical based ingredients or impurities. |
| US11771641B2 |
Method for dyeing keratinous material by means of a premix of aminosilicone and a chromophoric compound
A process is provided for dyeing keratinous material. The process includes (1) providing an agent (a) that includes (a1) at least one amino-functionalized silicone polymer and (a2) at least one colorant compound. The process further includes (2) providing an agent (b) that includes (b1) water and (b2) at least one fat component. The method includes (3) preparing an application mixture by mixing agents (a) and (b) and (4) applying the application mixture to the keratinous material. Further, the method includes (5) exposing the application mixture to the keratinous material and (6) rinsing the application mixture with water. |
| US11771639B2 |
Aqueous composition comprising a cationic cellulosic polymer, an anionic surfactant comprising at least one cationic counterion, a fatty phase and a pigment
The present application relates to a composition comprising, notably in a physiologically acceptable medium: •a. water; and•b. at least one cellulosic cationic polymer (CP); and•c. at least one anionic polymer (AP) chosen from methacrylic acid homopolymer salts; and•d. at least one anionic surfactant comprising at least one cationic counterion; and•e. a fatty phase; and•f. at least one pigment; the weight ratio of the total amount of cellulosic cationic polymer(s)/the sum of the total amount of cellulosic cationic polymer(s) and of the total amount of anionic polymer(s) ranging from 40% to 80%, preferably from 60% to 70%; the weight ratio of the sum of the total amount of cellulosic cationic polymer(s) and of the total amount of anionic polymer(s)/the amount of water ranging from 5% to 20%. The invention also relates to a process for coating keratin materials, in particular the skin, notably the contour of the eyes, eyelashes or eyebrows, and keratin fibers, such as the eyelashes and/or the eyebrows, comprising a step of applying to said keratin materials at least one composition as defined above. |
| US11771637B2 |
Skin care composition and method of using the same
A skin care composition that contains a combination of a vitamin B3 compound, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, acetyl tetrapeptide-11, and a dermatologically acceptable carrier. The combination of vitamin B3 compound, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, and acetyl tetrapeptide-11 increases activation of a cell's Antioxidant Response Element (ARE), (e.g., synergistically) to improve a visible sign of skin aging. |
| US11771635B2 |
Shampoo composition
A stable mild shampoo composition delivering consumer desired wet conditioning, moisture feel and viscosity. The shampoo may contain 5 wt % to 35 wt % of alkyl polyglucoside; 0.15 wt % to 1.05% sclerotium gum, and 0.15 wt % to 1.05% of a cationic polymer. The shampoo has a viscosity of 0.6 Pa-s to 20 Pa-s, which allows for ease of use by the consumer. It may be desirable for the shampoo to contain less than 1 wt % ionic surfactant. |
| US11771632B2 |
Skin- or hair-cleansing composition containing aqueous gelling agent, and methods for producing aqueous gelling agent and cleansing composition
A skin- or hair-cleansing composition including a component (A), which is an aqueous gelling agent represented by general formula (1) described in the specification, and a component (B), which is an anionic surfactant, wherein the component (A) presents a viscosity of an aqueous solution containing 1 mass % of at 25° C. of 1,000 to 5,000 mPa·s and a clouding point of the aqueous solution containing 1 mass % of component (A) of 60° C. to 80° C., and has a weight average molecular weight of 10,000 to 30,000; a method for producing the aqueous gelling agent and a method for producing the skin- or hair-cleansing composition are provided. |
| US11771631B2 |
Cosmetic composition comprising a specific filler combination and a film-forming polymer to increase long-lasting effects
The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition for a keratin substance, for example the skin such as that of the face, comprising: (i) at least one moisturizer; (ii) at least one film-forming polymer; and (iii) a combination of the following fillers: (a) hydrophobic silica: (b) perlite; (c) urethane polymer powder; and (d) acrylic polymer powder. “Long-lasting” effects of a cosmetic composition for a keratin substance comprising at least one moisturizer without creating any dry feeling can be achieved by using both a film-forming polymer and a combination of the following fillers: (a) hydrophobic silica: (b) perlite; (c) urethane polymer powder; and (d) acrylic polymer powder. |
| US11771630B2 |
Oil-based cosmetic
The present invention relates to an oil-based cosmetic having the innovative, unprecedented property in which the ultraviolet protection effects increase due to heat. The oil-based cosmetic of the present invention contains (A) an ultraviolet protectant; and (B) at least one compound that is water-soluble and that has an IOB of 5.0 or lower, selected from among (i) alkylene oxide derivatives and (ii) polyhydric alcohols; wherein the (B) (i) alkylene oxide derivatives are polyoxyalkylene/polyoxyethylene copolymer dialkyl ethers represented by the following formula (I): R1O-[(AO)m(EO)n]—R2 (I) wherein R1 and R2, each independently, denote a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group having one to four carbon atoms, AO denotes an oxyalkylene group having three or four carbon atoms, EO denotes an oxyethylene group, 1≤m≤70, 1≤n≤70 and m+n≤40; and the oil-based cosmetic has a water content of 5% by mass or less. |
| US11771628B2 |
Methods of making silver nanoparticles and their applications
Disclosed herein is a micro particle with a diameter of 10-100 microns, wherein the micro particle is coated with silver nanoparticles; and wherein the nanoparticles are coated with a polysaccharide; and wherein the polysaccharide coating is digestible by bacteria. Also, disclosed is a method of making silver nanoparticles using an ascorbic acid derivative or an alpha-hydroxyl carboxylic acid derivative as a reducing agent. The silver nanoparticles may be coated onto micro particles, embedded in hydrogel particles or coated with polysaccharide. The silver nanoparticles may be used in a wound dressing, a bandage, a fungal treatment product, a deodorant, a floss product, a toothpick, a dietary supplement, dental X-ray, a mouthwash, a toothpaste, acne or wound treatment product, skin scrub, and skin defoliate agent. |
| US11771627B2 |
Aromatic shower sachet
An aromatic shower sachet is a personal hygiene and aromatherapy device used to diffuse pleasant and therapeutic scents throughout a shower area when exposed to water or steam. The aromatic shower sachet utilizes a permeable enclosure containing a quantity of aromatic compound, a quantity of absorbent starch, a quantity of reactive base, and a quantity of acid catalyst homogenously mixed into water-reactive mixture. The water-reactive mixture is retained within the permeable enclosure such that water or water vapor may penetrate the permeable enclosure. The water reacts on-contact with the water-reactive mixture, releasing fragrances through the permeable enclosure. |
| US11771626B2 |
Diverting jejunostomy tube
An enteral feeding device permitting diversion of gastrointestinal fluid from an afferent limb to an efferent limb of gastrointestinal tract in a subject is provided. The device can be used to reduce leakage from around device and thus reduce morbidity associated with such leakage. In certain embodiments the enteral feeding device is a jejunostomy tube (J-tube). Also provided are methods for positioning and using the enteral feeding device. Also provided are kits for positioning and using the enteral feeding device. |
| US11771625B2 |
Storage container for a storage and dispensing station
A storage container for a storage and dispensing station for small piece goods, in particular drugs or dietary supplement products, is provided. The storage container includes a housing with an on the inside circular cylindrical section, a separating device arranged in the on the inside circular cylindrical section including a base body and multiple channels, the channels being open to the outer periphery of the separating device and each channel having a peripheral wall and two radial walls, and a retainer. At least one radial wall and/or the peripheral wall includes a depression and/or an elevation to reduce a contact area between a small piece good and the channel wall, the shape and size of the depression/elevation being selected in such a way that an electrostatic attraction between the small piece good and the channel wall is reduced. |
| US11771624B2 |
Sustained release drug delivery systems with reduced impurities and related methods
The present disclosure relates to sustained release drug delivery systems. In some cases, a composition comprises an active pharmaceutical agent; at least one of sucrose acetate isobutyrate and a polyorthoester; an organic solvent; and 2,6-dimethylaniline, wherein the 2,6-dimethylaniline is present at a level less than 500 ppm. In some cases, a composition comprises N-oxide of active pharmaceutical agent at a level less than 1 wt %, based on weight of the composition. In some case, a composition comprises metal present at a level less than 5 ppm. Dosage forms and methods are also provided. |
| US11771623B2 |
Container for a pharmaceutical composition
A container for storing a pharmaceutical composition includes a body portion having an elastomeric material, and an inner lining having a thermoplastic material covering at least a portion of an inner surface of the body portion. The container forms an internal chamber for storing the pharmaceutical composition, where the internal chamber is bounded by the inner surface of the body portion. The inner lining provides a barrier between the elastomeric material and the pharmaceutical composition, thus protecting the pharmaceutical composition. Associated methods of storing the pharmaceutical composition within the container, as well as manufacturing the container, are also described. |
| US11771617B2 |
Light therapy system
A light therapy system is made up of a pressure cuff system having a cuff that is positionable on or near a body part of a user and that can receive pressurized air to selectively pressurize and depressurize the cuff and a light emitting system having a supporting structure and a light emitter positioned on the supporting structure, the light emitter being controllably powerable. The supporting structure is positionable on an interior surface of the cuff so that the light emitter can direct light onto the body part. The light therapy system can further include a controller capable of controllably powering the light emitter, wherein controller can adjust the intensity or duration of the light directed onto the body part in response to an input or measurement related to a condition of the body part. A photometer can be provided separately or integrally to measure the condition of the body part. A method of providing light therapy is also provided. |
| US11771614B2 |
Walking assistance assembly
A walking assistance assembly includes a set of first legs forming an X a set of second legs forming an X. A frame is coupled to each of the first and second sets of legs. Moreover, the frame is horizontally oriented when the first and second legs are in an unfolded position thereby facilitating the frame to surround a user. Each of the first and second legs supports the frame thereby supporting the weight of the user to assist the user with standing. A plurality of rollers is each of the rollers is rotatably coupled to a respective one of the first and second legs and each of the rollers can roll along a support surface. A seat is coupled between the set of first and second legs for having the user sit thereon. |
| US11771610B2 |
Tent-type mobile infectious disease clinic
The present disclosure relates to a tent-type mobile infectious disease clinic, and more particularly, to a mobile infectious disease clinic, which is a tent-type mobile infectious disease clinic that makes it possible to promptly install a large number of mobile infectious disease clinics due to having mobility and being easy to install and remove, that allows a test subject to be tested by a healthcare provider using an infectious disease test kit while the test subject is isolated in the tent-type mobile infectious disease clinic, the healthcare provider is outside the tent-type mobile infectious disease clinic, and exposure of the body parts is minimized, that performs sterilization of an infectious disease using an ultraviolet C (UV-C) lamp to reduce the time taken for disinfecting the clinic, and that allows the light radiation intensity of the UV-C lamp to be adaptively adjusted according to the body temperature of the test subject. |
| US11771599B2 |
Extended wear-time dressing
As an example, in some embodiments is a dressing that may comprise a manifold, a bioresorbable component, and a degradation-modulating component. The degradation-modulating component may cover two or more surfaces of the bioresorbable component. The degradation-modulating component may be further configured to modulate degradation of the bioresorbable component. |
| US11771594B2 |
Controlling intraocular pressure during phacoemulsification procedure
A system includes (i) a solenoid valve, positioned between a handle of a probe, and an aspiration line coupled with the handle for aspirating fluids from the probe, the solenoid valve includes at least a solenoid coil and a plunger movable by the solenoid coil, (ii) a sensor, positioned between the handle and the aspiration line and configured to produce a signal indicative of a fluid metric in the aspiration line, and (iii) a controller, configured to identify, based on the signal, a vacuum surge in the aspiration line, and, in response to identifying the vacuum surge, to apply at least one current to the solenoid coil to selectively move the plunger between a first position and a second position, and to selectively maintain the plunger in the first position and the second position. |
| US11771593B2 |
Intraocular gas injector
A gas mixture apparatus includes a measurement control system, an activation system, a pressurized chamber with one or more gases, and a mixing chamber. A filter can be preattached to an outlet of the mixture apparatus, allowing excess gas to be discharged therethrough and then atmospheric air to be drawn into the mixture apparatus through the filter for creating a therapeutic gas mixture. |
| US11771585B2 |
Devices, systems and methods for regulating flow from a stoma on a patient
A medical appliance is configured with material that creates a fluid barrier with interior walls of a stoma on a patient. These configurations may include an annular disc with a stem on one side that inserts into the stoma. The material may reside on the stem, for example, in the form of a replaceable hollow tube that covers at least part of the stem. On the other side, a rotatable spigot inserts into a recess. The rotatable spigot has a first position that forms a flow path through the stem and the annular disc to allow waste to drain from the stoma. In one implementation, the rotatable spigot can couple with a collection device that receives the waste. The patient can return the rotatable spigot to a second position to prevent flow of waste. |
| US11771577B2 |
Modular knee brace assembly
A modular knee brace assembly includes a brace that is worn around a knee after orthopedic surgery has been performed on the knee. A wedge is removably coupled to the brace when the brace is worn around the knee. The wedge is positioned on a back side of the knee to support the knee in a bent position when the user is lying on the user's back. An inner knee support is removably coupled to the brace when the brace is worn around the knee. The inner knee support extends between each of the user's knees when the user lies on their side. An outer knee support is removably coupled to the brace when the brace is worn around the knee. In this way the outer knee support supports the knee when the user lies on the user's side. |
| US11771575B2 |
Systems, devices, and methods for the accurate deployment and imaging of an implant in the prostatic urethra
Systems, devices, and methods are provided for the delivery of an implant into the prostatic urethra. Embodiments of delivery systems can include a delivery device for insertion into the patient and a proximal control device for use in controlling release of the implant from the delivery device. |
| US11771569B2 |
System and method for aligning hip replacement prostheses
In one aspect, a system and method for aligning hip replacement prostheses comprises an acetabular liner having an inner concave surface and an outer convex surface. The acetabular liner includes at least two magnetic sensors arranged in a spatially distributed manner. The system and method also include a prosthetic femoral component comprising a femoral head component. The femoral head component and the acetabular liner component are shaped such that a ball and socket joint is formed when the femoral head component comes into contact with the inner concave surface of the acetabular liner. While the ball-and-socket joint is formed, and in at least some orientations of the femoral head component relative to the acetabular liner component, a contact point on an external surface of the femoral head component contacts the inner concave surface. The femoral head component includes at least one permanent magnet. |
| US11771562B2 |
Balloon, medical device and medical procedure for discoplasty
A balloon, a medical device, and a medical procedure for discoplasty are disclosed. The balloon has a compressed, collapsed or folded balloon body containing a first chamber for, in use, receiving injected bone cement. With the bone cement filled and cured therein, the balloon acts as a support in tissue of an intervertebral disc while preventing the bone cement from leakage and dispersion. The deployed balloon body defines a second chamber running therethrough. The second chamber is configured to receive a material or cells that activate osteogenesis and/or osteo-induction, so that the material or cells injected into the second chamber through a second sprue form osteocytes or induce human spontaneous local cellular differentiation to in turn form osteocytes in the cavity of the intervertebral disc and connect vertebrae above and below the intervertebral disc, thereby securely anchoring the balloon within the intervertebral space. |
| US11771560B2 |
Modular reverse shoulder orthopaedic implant and method of implanting the same
A modular reverse shoulder orthopaedic implant includes a humeral stem component and a separable fracture epiphysis component having a number of suture holes formed therein. The fracture epiphysis component is configured to receive a number of sutures for surgically repairing a proximal humeral fracture. |
| US11771553B2 |
Prosthetic valve for regulating fluid flow
The invention relates to a prosthetic valve (1) for regulating fluid flow between an upstream side (4) and a downstream side (5) and being operable between an open status and a closed status. The prosthetic valve comprises: —an orifice (2) arranged in a surrounding member (3) and extending between the upstream side (4) and the downstream side (5) wherein in the open status of the prosthetic valve (1) the fluid flow through the orifice is maximally enabled and wherein in the closed status of the prosthetic valve the fluid flow through the orifice in a restriction direction (21) from the downstream side (5) to the upstream side (4) is restricted; and—a leaflet (6) arranged in the orifice and being operable between an open status corresponding to the open status of the prosthetic valve and a closed status corresponding to the closed status of the prosthetic valve. The prosthetic valve further comprises regurgitation means (8, 15, 115, 22) arranged in the prosthetic valve for achieving regurgitation in the restriction direction and arranged for becoming ineffective after a period of deployment. |
| US11771551B2 |
Method to design and manufacture an intraocular lens
Method to design manufacture an intraocular lens, comprising an optical part and haptics part, in which the optical part comprises an anterior surface with negative refractive power and a posterior surface with positive refractive power, in which in order to determine the refractive power D of the anterior surface of the optical part and the refractive power D′ of the posterior surface of the optical part the following steps are performed: a plurality of light rays are provided over the normal eye, both on the optical axis (1001) and forming different angles (714, 715, 716) with respect to the optical axis (1001), for each light ray with its angle the axial length of the eye and the refractive power of the cornea are measured, determination of the shape of the retina (200) through a mathematical fit to an aspherical surface that contains the measured points, calculation of the arc length S that goes from the intersection of the optical axis with the retina (200) of the eye to the intersection of the light ray with the retina (200) of the eye for each angle, as a function of the shape of the retina (200) and the angle of the light ray, fit of the refractive power D of the anterior surface of the optical part and refractive power D′ of the posterior surface of the optical part using ray tracing optimization in a pseudophakic eye model. |
| US11771547B2 |
Enclosure device for an implantable repair device
An enclosure device is disclosed for delivering an implantable sheet-like support or repair device, such as ligament, tendon or other soft tissue support or repair device, to a surgical site. The enclosure device protects the support or repair device from unwanted adhesion and deformation during delivery and facilitates its optimal positioning at the injury or repair site where the support or repair device will be implanted. The enclosure device has a planar body foldable along one or more fold lines into at least two panels configured to contain the repair device between the panels; an optional cutout in one or more panels of the planar body at the panel edge opposite the fold line configured to expose a portion of the repair device; an optional positioning tab extending out from the fold line; and an optional securing mechanism to secure the enclosure device in a folded position. Methods of using the enclosure device are described. |
| US11771545B2 |
Prosthesis for trachea
A prosthesis for attachment to an external surface of a trachea and support a membranous portion of the trachea is disclosed. The prosthesis includes a first member, a second member and a biasing member engaged with the first member and the second member. The first member has at least one first tooth adapted to be inserted inside the membranous portion. The second member is movably coupled to the first member and includes at least one second tooth disposed substantially opposite to the at least one first tooth. The at least second tooth is configured to be inserted inside the membranous portion. The biasing member biases the first member relative to the second member to a first position. The first member and the second member are disposed away from the first position when engaged with the trachea applying a tension force on the membranous portion. |
| US11771544B2 |
Method and apparatus for compressing/loading stent-valves
Apparatus (40) for compressing a transcatheter cardiac stent-valve (10) comprises: a hollow channel (42) having an interior surface (50) shaped for progressively compressing the stent-valve in response to longitudinal advancement of the stent-valve within the channel; a driver (46) threadedly engaged on the exterior of the channel for generating a longitudinal driving force in response to rotation; a mover (44) having limbs (56) that project through slots (58) in the channel wall to transmit the driving force to the stent-valve within the channel; and a channel extension (48) removably attachable at the exit (54) to provide a generally cylindrical containment bore (66). |
| US11771539B2 |
Liquid applicator for delivering vaccines
The invention relates to a liquid applicator, for administering liquids, including vaccines, to animals. In particular, the applicator is useful for delivering liquids to mouths of animals. |
| US11771538B2 |
Injection systems and methods
Injection systems and methods of using the same are described herein. Each injection system may include one, two, or more needles, with each needle being configured to move needle between an injection position and a retracted position to deliver an inoculant. The injection needles may rotate about a carriage axis that extends through the injection axis along which each needle moves when moving between their injection and retracted positions. The injection needles in systems that include two or more injection needles may be advanced from the retracted position to the injection position at the same or different times. |
| US11771535B2 |
Apparatus and methods of making denture devices
The present application describes an implant-supported denture device and a method for designing and manufacturing an implant-supported denture device for a patient. A method is described for designing a virtual denture and manufacturing an implant-supported functional fitting replica denture from the virtual denture. An apparatus comprising a functional fitting replica denture is prepared having denture teeth having a fit substantially similar to the final denture. The methods and apparatus described herein reduce the number of visits required to manufacture the final denture. |
| US11771526B2 |
Systems and methods for nonlinear tooth modeling
Systems and methods of generating an orthodontic model are disclosed. The method may include: generating an initial model of a patient dentition; generating a target model of the patient dentition; defining a plurality of caps and a plurality of links, wherein each link connects two of the plurality of caps; generating a relaxed model of a dental appliance from the plurality of caps and the plurality of links; generating a deformed model of a dental appliance from the plurality of caps and plurality of links; and determining a plurality of movements, wherein the plurality of moments transform the relaxed model to the deformed model and wherein the moments are configured to direct the patient dentition from the initial model to the target model. |
| US11771523B2 |
Method for the design and manufacture of a dental component
The present invention relates to a method for the design and manufacture of a dental component with a surface, wherein a 3D model of the dental component is designed by means of a CAD unit and the dental component is manufactured by a CAM unit on the basis of the 3D model. In order to provide a method which significantly shortens the time required for the design and manufacture of a dental component, so that the length of the dental session at which the patient must be present is shortened, it is inventively proposed that the 3D model is manufactured in at least one first design step, in which a first 3D submodel is designed with at least one first surface section, and a second design step in which a second 3D submodel is designed with at least one second surface section, wherein the first design step is completed before the second design step and the CAM unit begins the manufacture of the first surface section of the dental component based on the first 3D submodel before the design of the second 3D submodel is completed. |
| US11771521B2 |
Instrument device manipulator with roll mechanism
An instrument device manipulator (IDM) is attached to a surgical arm of a robotic system and comprises a surgical tool holder and an outer housing. The surgical tool holder includes an attachment interface that can secure a surgical tool in a front-mount configuration (where the attachment interface is on a face opposite of a proximal extension of the surgical tool) or a back-mount configuration (where the attachment interface is on the same face as the proximal extension of the surgical tool). The surgical tool holder may rotate continuously within the outer housing. In a back-mount configuration, the surgical tool holder may have a passage that receives the proximal extension of the tool and allows free rotation of the proximal extension about the rotational axis. A surgical drape separates the IDM and robotic arm from a tool, while allowing electrical and/or optical signals to pass therebetween. |
| US11771515B2 |
Composite packaging facilitating an aseptic presentation of medicinal products
A sterile packaging for sterile medicinal products, in particular implants, forms at least one, or in case of a multiple sterile packaging, at least one first sterile barrier and an outer second sterile barrier, separate and independent from the first sterile barrier, and which is accommodated in an outer packaging. The outer packaging is made of a composite material that includes cardboard and at least one coating or film, and is designed and intended to form the second sterile barrier of the sterile packaging. |
| US11771510B2 |
Systems and methods for kinematic optimization with shared robotic degrees-of-freedom
Robotic medical systems can be capable of kinematic optimization using shared robotic degrees-of-freedom. A robotic medical system can include a patient platform, an adjustable arm support coupled to the patient platform, and at least one robotic arm coupled to the adjustable arm support. The at least one robotic arm can be coupled to a medical tool. The robotic medical system includes a first link and a second link. Each of the first link and the second link includes a first end coupled to the adjustable arm support and a second end coupled to a base of the patient platform, for rotating the adjustable arm support relative to the patient platform. The robotic medical system can also include a processor configured to adjust a position of the adjustable arm support and the at least one robotic arm while maintaining a remote center of movement of the medical tool. |
| US11771509B2 |
Translating robotic surgical tools with integrated firing mechanisms
A robotic surgical tool includes a drive housing having first and second ends, a spline extending between the ends and including a drive gear that rotates with spline rotation, and a carriage mounted to the spline. A shaft extends from the carriage, penetrates the first end, and has an end effector arranged at a distal end. An activating mechanism is housed in the carriage and includes an input gear operatively coupled to the drive gear such that rotation of the drive gear correspondingly rotates the input gear, and a firing rod defining external threads threadably engageable with internal threads of the input gear. The firing rod is coupled to a knife at the end effector such that movement of the firing rod correspondingly moves the knife in the same direction. The drive gear is rotated to rotate the input gear and thereby move the firing rod and the knife. |
| US11771505B2 |
Three dimensional mapping system for cranial surgical pathways and method
Apparatus and methods are provided for mapping and displaying three dimensional surgical pathways within imaging of cranial structures derived from voxels of a cranial scan. Entry voxel and target voxel are selected as pathway endpoints. A series of respective neighbor voxels are mapped between the entry voxel and the target voxel to define a pathway. For each voxel Vxi,yi,zi in the series, an immediately succeeding voxel of voxel Vxi,yi,zi is selected from among the group of neighbor voxel of voxel Vxi,yi,zi which excludes neighbor voxels of the immediately preceding voxel of voxel Vxi,yi,zi. The selection is made by comparing selection weights determined based on relative distances with respect to the endpoint voxels and relative distance from voxels within a predetermined distance that represent at least a threshold density. The voxels of the pathway are then selectively highlighted in a displayed view to provide a visualization of the 3D surgical pathway. |
| US11771503B1 |
Screen-mounted trajectory and aiming guide for use with fluoroscopy
A template that includes a support structure pivotably mounted to a guide, wherein the guide includes a compass with angle markings, a first guide member extending from the vertex of the compass, a second guide member extending from the vertex of the compass. In another embodiment, a medical imaging system can include a medical imaging machine with a display screen, a support structure affixed to the medical imaging machine, and a guide pivotably mounted to the support structure. A method of aligning medical implants with anatomical structures includes positioning a template over the display screen, and comparing an angle of a medical tool or implant relative to the anatomical structure of the patient to a reference angle on the guide and installing the implant in the patient at the angle indicated by the guide. |
| US11771500B2 |
Surgical navigation using a guide for instrumentation positioning
The disclosed devices and methods relate to fixing (i.e., positioning) a multiaxial reference sensor (e.g., inclinometer(s) and compass sensor) or a mechanical guide to the skeletal anatomy in a known orientation, and then utilizing this reference sensor or mechanical guide to position instrumentation and/or implants with a second multiaxial positioning sensor or via a guide rod that provides spatial positioning information relative to the reference sensor or skeletally fixed references. |
| US11771499B2 |
Robot surgical platform
A surgical implant planning computer is connectable to a fluoroscopy imager, a marker tracking camera, and a robot having a robot base coupled to a robot arm that is movable by motors relative to the robot base. Operations include performing a registration setup mode that determines occurrence of a first condition indicating the marker tracking camera can observe to track reflective markers that are on a fluoroscopy registration fixture of the fluoroscopy imager, and determines occurrence of a second condition indicating the marker tracking camera can observe to track dynamic reference base markers attached to the robot arm and/or an end-effector connected to the robot arm. While both of the first and second conditions occur, operations are allowed to be performed to obtain a first intra-operative fluoroscopic image of a patient along a first plane and to obtain a second intra-operative fluoroscopic image of the patient along a second plane that is orthogonal to the first plane. |
| US11771498B2 |
Lower extremities leg length calculation method
A method of calculating leg length discrepancy of a patient including: receiving patient bone data associated with a lower body of the patient; identifying anatomical landmarks in the patient bone data; orienting a first proximal landmark and a second proximal landmark relative to each other and an origin in a coordinate system; aligning a first axis associated with a first femur and a second axis associated with a second femur with a longitudinal axis extending in a distal-proximal direction, wherein the first and second distal landmarks are adjusted according to the alignment of the first and second axes; calculating a distance between the first and second distal landmarks in the distal-proximal direction along the longitudinal axis; and displaying at least one of the distance or a portion of the patient bone data on a display screen. |
| US11771496B2 |
Surgical instruments incorporating light energy tissue treatment functionality
A tissue-treating portion of a surgical instrument includes a body defining a cavity and a light-energy transmissible sphere captured within the cavity such that a portion of the light-energy transmissible sphere protrudes from the body. The light-energy transmissible sphere is capable of unlimited rotation in all directions relative to the body. The light-energy transmission cable extends through the body to a position spaced-apart from the light-energy transmissible sphere. The light-energy transmission cable is configured to transmit light energy to the light-energy transmissible sphere. The light-energy transmissible sphere, in turn, is configured focus the light energy towards tissue to treat tissue. |
| US11771494B2 |
Electrosurgical apparatus
A method and apparatus for creating lesions in a tissue comprising a puncturing member and a probe. The puncturing member comprises a body with a proximal portion comprising a hub, a distal portion comprising a conductive tip, and a lumen extending between the proximal and distal portion. The probe comprises a handle at the proximal end and a probe body, wherein the probe body is dimensioned to extend through the lumen of the puncturing member, and wherein the probe body comprises at least one displacement portion that is biased to contact the inner wall of the puncturing member when the probe is inserted into the puncturing member, whereby when the probe body contacts the inner wall, energy is delivered from the probe to the conductive tip of the puncturing member. |
| US11771487B2 |
Mechanisms for controlling different electromechanical systems of an electrosurgical instrument
A surgical instrument is disclosed. The surgical instrument comprises an end effector comprising an ultrasonic blade and a clamp arm. The clamp arm is movable relative to the ultrasonic blade to transition the end effector between an open configuration and a closed configuration to clamp tissue between the ultrasonic blade and the clamp arm. The surgical instrument further comprises a transducer configured to generate an ultrasonic energy output and a waveguide configured to transmit the ultrasonic energy output to the ultrasonic blade. The surgical instrument further comprises a control circuit configured to monitor a parameter of the surgical instrument, wherein crossing an upper predetermined threshold of the parameter causes the control circuit to effect a first electromechanical system, and wherein crossing a lower predetermined threshold of the parameter causes the control circuit to effect a second electromechanical system different than the first electromechanically system. |
| US11771484B2 |
Device for dispensing bone cement
A device for dispensing a bone cement from a container, comprising a connecting element for reversibly connecting the device to the container, a rod-like dispensing element, which at least partially has an external thread, a switching system, which at least partially has a first internal thread, wherein the first internal thread can be coupled in a positive manner to the external thread in such a way that the dispensing element can be axially screwed into the container in a first coupled switching system position, and the dispensing element can be pushed freely axially into the container in a second decoupled switching system position. |
| US11771483B2 |
Minimal impact access system to disc space
Methods and apparatus for accessing and repairing a vertebral disc include a pad with a central cut-out mounted to the skin of a patient or, alternatively, a pedicle-mounted support. An incision is made and then a corridor is created using an elongated guide and a series of dilating tubes. An access to the disc space is created through the superior articular process and the facet joint using the corridor defined by the dilating tubes. Nucleus material is removed from the disc space and the vertebral endplates are prepared. The disc space may be sized to select a suitable implant, which is advanced through the corridor and into the disc space following discectomy and endplate preparation. Bone graft material may be inserted into the disc space following installation of the implant and then posterior rigid fixation may be achieved using percutaneous pedicle screws, followed by closure of the site. |
| US11771481B2 |
Sternal plates and methods of use
A plate system for securing a first sternal portion and a second sternal portion of a separated sternum can include a first plate and a second plate. The first plate can include a first body and a first hook. The first body can include a first reduction bore. The first hook can extend from the first body. The first hook can be engageable with a lateral portion of the first sternal portion. The second plate can include a second body and a second hook. The second body can include a second reduction bore. The second hook can extend from the second body. The second hook can be engageable with a lateral portion of the second sternal portion opposite the first hook. |
| US11771476B2 |
Apparatus and method for fenestrated screw augmentation
A surgical instrument includes a cannulated body extending along an axis and having a first working end spaced along the axis from a second working end. The surgical instrument may be used with a fenestrated screw assembly, a delivery unit, and an alignment guide wire. The first working end of the surgical instrument is configured to transmit a force to a delivery unit in a direction about the axis and the second working end is configured to transmit a force to a delivery unit in a direction generally transverse to the axis. The first working end may be used to rotate the delivery unit to thereby removably attach the delivery unit to the fenestrated screw assembly. The surgical instrument may be repositioned to engage the second working end with the proximal end of the delivery unit to maintain the rotational position of the delivery unit. |
| US11771474B2 |
Band tensioning system
A band tensioner includes a shank, a head, and a tensioning mechanism disposed within the head. The shank is configured to secure the band tensioner to a first bony element and the head is secured to an end of the shank. The tensioning mechanism is configured to lengthen and shorten a flexible implant relative to the head of the band tensioner. |
| US11771464B2 |
Probes for surgical access system
In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a probe for use in minimally invasive surgery. The probe includes a shaft and a tip extending from the shaft. The tip includes a bulbous shape with a smooth and rounded outer surface. In some embodiments, the shaft is separated from the tip by a neck such that both the shaft and the tip expand outward from a concave surface of the neck. In some embodiments, one or both of a neuromonitoring element and an ultrasound sensor are disposed on the tip. In some embodiments, a probe may include a surface feature that resists expulsion of the probe from a human body when the probe is disposed in the human body. In further embodiments, a probe may include insulated material over a first surface region and conductive material over a second surface region. |
| US11771462B2 |
Sternal locators and associated systems and methods
Apparatuses, systems, and methods for sternal locators for placement of an intraosseous device into the sternum of a human patient. |
| US11771456B2 |
Arthroscopic devices and methods
A medical device includes an elongated sleeve having a longitudinal axis, a proximal end and a distal end. A cutting member having sharp edges formed from a wear-resistant ceramic material is carried at the distal end of the elongated sleeve. A motor drive is coupled to the proximal end of the elongated sleeve to rotate the sleeve at cutting member at high speed to cut bone and other hard tissue. An electrode is carried in a surface portion of ceramic cutting member for cautery or radiofrequency ablation of tissue when the sleeve and cutting member are is a stationary position. |
| US11771453B2 |
Forceps
The present disclosure describes a three-pronged forceps. The forceps are particularly useful for removing an intraocular lens from an eye. |
| US11771447B2 |
Method of treatment with low energy extracorporeal shockwaves
A method of treatment of the human or animal body with noninvasive low energy extracorporeal shockwaves and in particular, to such a method that is utilized for controlling a cascade of biomolecular activity involving a plurality of biomolecular factors, provided to improve function of the treatment portion of the human or animal body. |
| US11771445B2 |
Aspiration monitoring system and method
A system for removal of blood or thrombus includes an aspiration catheter having an elongate shaft including an aspiration lumen having proximal end configured to couple to a vacuum source, and a distal end having an orifice, an elongate member configured for placement through the aspiration lumen and having a distal portion including a disruption element configured to disrupt thrombus within the aspiration lumen, and a monitoring device configured for removable connection in between the aspiration catheter and the vacuum source, and including a housing, a pressure sensor in fluid communication with an interior of the housing, a measurement device coupled to the pressure sensor and configured for measuring deviations in fluid pressure, and a communication device coupled to the measurement device and configured to generate an alert signal when a deviation in fluid pressure measured by the measurement device exceeds a pre-set threshold. |
| US11771444B2 |
Medical instrument having a balloon and an extraction member
A medical instrument may include a tube, a sheath provided around and coaxial with the tube, and an inflatable balloon at a distal end of the sheath. The balloon may receive a fluid from a lumen of the sheath, and may have a central opening along a longitudinal axis thereof, and into which the tube extends, a proximal portion, a middle portion adjacent to and distal of the proximal portion, and a distal portion adjacent to and proximal of the middle portion. When the balloon is inflated with the fluid, a maximum diameter of the middle portion may be less than a maximum diameter of the proximal portion, and less than a maximum diameter of the distal portion. The medical instrument may also include an extraction member provided at a distal end of the tube, distal to the balloon, and movable axially relative to the balloon. |
| US11771442B2 |
Bi-cruciate knee system
An instrumentation set for preparing a proximal tibia during a bi-cruciate retaining procedure can include a tibial resection block and a stylus. The tibial resection block can be configured to be fixed to an anterior portion of the proximal tibia. The tibial resection block can define a slot that extends in a medial-lateral direction when the tibial resection block is fixed to the proximal tibia. The stylus can have a first block attachment feature and a second block attachment feature. The first block attachment feature can be offset from the stylus a first distance. The second block attachment feature can be offset from the stylus a second distance. The first and second block attachment features of the stylus can be selectively and alternatively received by the slot of the tibial resection block to position the stylus at distinct offset locations relative to the slot. |
| US11771441B2 |
Specific disposable guide device for spinal surgery
Various implementations relate to a guide device for spinal surgery, comprising: two guide sleeves extending between a proximal end and a distal end for guiding a surgical intervention on a vertebra of a patient; a plurality of support elements, wherein each support element defines a contact area specifically configured for abutting against a portion of a virtual surface reproducing the vertebra of the patient, in a coupling configuration; and at least one junction element joining the two guide sleeves together. Each guide sleeve comprises a respective auxiliary sleeve extending between a proximal end and a distal end, and the proximal end of the auxiliary sleeve is located in proximity to the proximal end of the respective guide sleeve. |
| US11771440B1 |
Burring devices, systems, and methods
A burring device for burring tissue, bone, or cartilage may include a shaft including a burr attached at a distal end. The shaft may be configured at a proximal end to be removably attached to a motor configured to drive a rotational movement of the burr. The device may include a housing configured to house the shaft in a lengthwise direction and at least a portion of the burr. The housing may be configured to allow rotational movement of the burr, and may include, at a distal portion, an opening through which at least a portion of the burr can extend beyond the housing. The shaft or the housing may be configured to be adjustably movable in a linear direction relative to each other so that at least a portion of the burr can extend beyond a distal end of the housing. |
| US11771433B2 |
Flexible vascular occluding device
A vascular occluding device for modifying blood flow in a vessel, while maintaining blood flow to the surrounding tissue. The occluding device includes a flexible, easily compressible and bendable occluding device that is particularly suited for treating aneurysms in the brain. The neurovascular occluding device can be deployed using a micro-catheter. The occluding device can be formed by braiding wires in a helical fashion and can have varying lattice densities along the length of the occluding device. The occluding device could also have different lattice densities for surfaces on the same radial plane. |
| US11771427B2 |
Apparatus for endoscopic procedures
A surgical device includes a jaw assembly, an articulating assembly and a drive shaft. The jaw assembly includes first and second jaws. The articulating assembly is removably coupled to a proximal end of the jaw assembly and includes a distal joint member, a proximal joint member, and a pivot pin. The pivot pin is fixedly coupled to the distal joint member and is rotatably coupled to the proximal joint member. The jaw assembly and the distal joint member together define a first longitudinal axis. The proximal joint member defines a second longitudinal axis. The drive shaft includes a gear element that is meshingly engaged with a pivoting gear element that is fixedly coupled to the pivot pin. Longitudinal movement of the first drive shaft pivots the jaw assembly relative to the proximal joint member about a pivot axis defined by the pivot pin. |
| US11771426B2 |
Surgical instrument with wireless communication
A surgical instrument for use with a robotic system that has a control unit and a shaft portion that includes an electrically conductive elongated member that is attached to a portion of the robotic system. The elongated member is configured to transmit control motions from the robotic system to an end effector. |
| US11771422B2 |
Active roller assembly for use in articulating stapler
A surgical stapler is described herein which includes a drive assembly. The drive assembly includes: a rotatable drive member defining a transverse axis; a linkage operably coupled to the rotatable drive member defining a longitudinal axis; and an I-beam operably coupled to the linkage, configured to be advanced along the longitudinal axis in response to a rotational motion of the rotatable drive member. |
| US11771419B2 |
Packaging for a replaceable component of a surgical stapling system
A replaceable staple cartridge for use with a surgical instrument is disclosed. The replaceable staple cartridge is stored in a packaging prior to being attached to the surgical instrument. The packaging includes a first layer, a second layer, and an RFID system. The first layer and the second layer form a seal around the replaceable staple cartridge. The RFID system includes an RFID tag and an insulator. The RFID tag includes an integrated battery, a tag antenna, and an RFID chip including stored information. The insulator electrically decouples the integrated battery from the RFID chip. The insulator is configured to detach from the integrated battery when the seal is broken between the first layer and the second layer. The RFID tag becomes active and transmits the stored information to an RFID scanner of the surgical instrument when the insulator is detached from the integrated battery. |
| US11771416B2 |
Surgical tools and associated graft augmentation techniques
This disclosure relates to surgical tools and methods. The surgical tools can include a handle, which includes an outer surface. A first rod extends from the handle and includes a first lumen. A second rod extends from the handle and includes a second lumen. A first set of suture cleating channels are formed in the outer surface. A second set of suture cleating channels are formed in the outer surface and spaced apart from the first set of suture cleating channels. |
| US11771414B2 |
Surgical filament assemblies
A suture anchor, and a surgical filament assembly using same, capable of being fixated in a hole formed in a bone of a patient. The suture anchor preferably includes an anchor body having a distal end, a proximal end, a passage extending from the proximal end toward the distal end, at least one feature disposed on the exterior of the anchor to engage bone, and a filament knot patency element disposed within the passage and defining a channel having a sufficient minimum cross-sectional area to allow movement of a portion of a surgical filament therethrough when a removable sliding knot is formed, using the surgical filament, about the filament knot patency element. The surgical filament assembly preferably includes a first filament having a sliding knot removably positioned about the knot patency element, with a shortening limb and a tightening limb each extending from the sliding knot. The sliding knot defines an adjustable capture loop having two legs extending proximally to a bight, one leg transitioning into the shortening limb and passing through the channel of the knot patency element, the shortening limb being accessible to enable a user to shorten the capture loop. The tightening limb enables the user to tighten the sliding knot against an object extending through the capture loop to secure the object to the anchor. |
| US11771408B2 |
Sealing device and delivery system
A medical device for sealing a defect in a body includes a wire frame that includes a plurality of wires that form a first occluding member and a second occluding member, the wire frame including a defect-occupying portion disposed between the first occluding member and the second occluding member. The defect-occupying portion is adapted to fill a wide range of potential defect sizes, such that no more than five devices of a range of sizes are required to effectively seal a range of nominal defect sizes of approximately 8 to 35 mm. |
| US11771405B2 |
Dynamic resource reconfiguration for patient interface module (PIM) in intraluminal medical ultrasound imaging
Ultrasound image devices, systems, and methods are provided. An intraluminal ultrasound imaging system, comprising a patient interface module (PIM) in communication with an intraluminal imaging device comprising an ultrasound imaging component, the PIM comprising a first reconfigurable logic block including a first plurality of logic elements interconnected by first reconfigurable interconnection elements; a configuration memory coupled to the first reconfigurable logic block; and a processing component coupled to the configuration memory, the processing component configured to detect a device attribute of the intraluminal imaging device in communication with the PIM; and load at least one of a first configuration or a second configuration to the configuration memory based on the detected device attribute to configure one or more of the first reconfigurable interconnection elements such that the first plurality of logic elements are interconnected for communication with the ultrasound imaging component. |
| US11771402B2 |
Handheld medical interface for intraluminal device and associated devices, systems, and methods
Intraluminal medical devices, systems and methods are provided. In one embodiment, an intraluminal medical system includes a handheld interface device in communication with an intraluminal device to be positioned within a body lumen of a patient. The intraluminal device includes a sensor configured to obtain physiology data associated with the body lumen. The handheld interface device includes a housing sized and shaped for handheld use, a controller core disposed within the housing and configured to control a plurality of sensor types respectively associated with a plurality of intraluminal devices, a computing core disposed within the housing, and a first display integrated in the housing. The controller core is operable to identify the sensor of the intraluminal device, and control the sensor to obtain the physiology data associated with the body lumen. The computing core is operable to process the physiology data using instructions associated with the identified sensor, wherein the computing core is further operable to process physiology data associated with the plurality of sensor types respectively using a plurality of modality specific instructions; and generate a graphical representation based on the physiology data. The first display is operable to display the graphical representation based on the physiology data. |
| US11771401B2 |
System for tracking and imaging a treatment probe
A system includes a treatment probe, a first tracking sensor configured to track a location of the treatment probe, an ultrasound imager, a second tracking sensor configured to track a location of the ultrasound imager, and a tracking system. The ultrasound imager generates real-time ultrasound images. The tracking system receives location information from the first and second tracking sensors, tracks the location of the treatment probe and the location of the ultrasound imager, and displays the real-time ultrasound images and a representation of the treatment probe in one or more pre-stored images. |
| US11771395B2 |
Orientation reference system for medical imaging
The present invention relates to positioning a medical imaging system in relation to an object. In order to provide improved positioning possibilities which facilitate the workflow during an intervention, a medical imaging apparatus (10) is provided with an image acquisition arrangement (12), which is positionable in relation to an object (16) to acquire image data (18) of the object from different directions. An output unit (14) is arranged to provide the image data. According to the invention, first movement direction indicators (22) are provided to indicate possible movement directions of the image acquisition arrangement in relation to the object. Further, a display apparatus (24), comprising a display area (26) to display image data (30) of an object provided by an image acquisition arrangement and a movement direction indication (28), may be provided, wherein the movement direction indication is configured to provide second movement direction indicators (32) in relation to the displayed image data of the object to indicate possible movement directions of the image acquisition arrangement in relation to the object. The first movement direction indicators and the second movement direction indicators are equivalent. |
| US11771386B2 |
Lifting apparatus and a radiation system including the same
The present disclosure relates to a lifting apparatus. The lifting apparatus may include a base column, a mobile column, a sliding component, a supporting arm, a lifting system, and a move-coordination system. The mobile column connected to the base column may be vertically movable relative to the base column. The lifting system may be configured to cause the movement of the mobile column. The sliding component connected to the mobile column may be vertically movable relative to the mobile column. The mobile column and the sliding component may be connected via the move-coordination system, which enables the sliding component and the mobile column to move simultaneously according to a predetermined relative motion relationship. The supporting arm may be connected to the sliding component. |
| US11771385B1 |
Surgical or exam table that facilitates imaging during procedures
A surgical or exam table includes a radiolucent patient support surface; and a shelf beneath the patient support surface, wherein an X-ray panel may be supported on said shelf for X-raying a human or animal subject resting on the support surface. |
| US11771383B1 |
Linkage system
A radiology X-ray step platform for facilitating positioning and imaging of a patient during a radiological procedure, the radiology X-ray step platform including a base structure; at least one step surface configured to support the patient during the radiological procedure, the at least one step surface is supported on the base structure; and a mobility mechanism disposed on the base structure, the mobility mechanism configured to be erectable in an erected position to facilitate transport of the base structure and retractable in a retracted position to allow the base structure to be used in a stable condition. |
| US11771381B2 |
Device, system and method for measuring and processing physiological signals of a subject
The present invention relates to a device and method for processing physiological signals of a subject and in particular to a system for monitoring a (vascular) health parameter of a subject including such a device. The proposed device (10) comprises an input interface (11) for obtaining image data of a scene, said image data comprising a time sequence of image frames; an extraction unit (12) for extracting time-varying signals (92) indicative of cardiac-synchronous motion from said image data, wherein said time-varying signals (92) are motion signals indicative of a vascular micro-motion indicative of a vascular displacement waveform; a polarity determination (13) unit for determining a polarity of the time-varying signals, wherein the polarity corresponds to a phase of the time-varying signals; a combination unit (14) for combining time-varying depending on their polarity to obtain a combination signal; and an analysis unit (15) for determining a (vascular) health parameter based on the combination signal. |
| US11771378B2 |
Systems and methods for quantifying duration of heart sounds
Systems and methods for quantifying the duration of S1 and/or S2 heart sounds, in order to identify markers of heart failure and/or lung failure, are provided. Cardiac cycles containing S1 and S2 sound can be identified in a phonocardiogram and normalized. In order to quantify S1 and S2 sound length, the envelope of the absolute value of the signal can be obtained for each cycle. The sound waves of two components can be separated using the identified single sound wave. These features can be correlated to measures of heart failure and/or lung failure. |
| US11771375B2 |
Respiration rate detection device and breath detection device adopting motion denoising
A heart rate detection module including a PPG measuring device, a motion sensor and a processing unit is provided. The PPG measuring device is configured to detect a skin surface in a detection period to output a PPG signal. The motion sensor is configured to output an acceleration signal corresponding to the detection period. The processing unit is configured to respectively convert the PPG signal and the acceleration signal to first frequency domain information and second frequency domain information, determine a denoising parameter according to a maximum spectrum peak value of the second frequency domain information to denoise the first frequency domain information, and calculate a heart rate according to a maximum spectrum peak value of the denoised first frequency domain information. |
| US11771371B1 |
Head-mounted physiological signal monitoring system, devices and methods
Eyewear apparatus includes dry electrophysiological electrodes and, optionally, other physiological and/or environmental sensors to measure signals such as EOG and ECG from the head of a subject. Methods of use of such apparatus to provide fitness, health, or other measured or derived, estimated, or predicted metrics are also disclosed. |
| US11771365B2 |
Systems and methods for screening, diagnosis and monitoring sleep-disordered breathing
A method and system are disclosed for use in monitoring/screening/diagnosing sleep or wake state of a subject or patient. The method generally includes monitoring the patient's activity during one or more sleep sessions comprising a plurality of intervals known as epochs. The sleep/wake state of the subject is determined during each epoch of the session using actigraphy data obtained during the monitoring session. The actigraphy data provides information about the activity of a patient during an epoch. The sleep or wake state is determined based on a ratio of the activity count during an epoch to the activity count during a preceding epoch. If the ratio is greater than a first activity threshold, then a “wake” indication may be provided by, for example, the system. Alternatively, or additionally, a “wake” indication may be determined if the activity count during the epoch is greater than a threshold. |
| US11771359B2 |
Region of interest focal source detection using comparisons of R-S wave magnitudes and LATs of RS complexes
A system and method of identifying focal sources is presented. The method can comprise detecting, via sensors, electro-cardiogram (ECG) signals over time, each ECG signal detected via one of the sensors having a location in a heart and indicating electrical activity of the heart, each signal comprising at least an R wave and an S wave; creating an R-S map comprising an R-to-S ratio for each of the ECG signals, the R-to-S ratio comprising a ratio of absolute magnitude of the R wave to absolute magnitude of the S wave; identifying, for each of the ECG signals, local activation times (LATs); and correlating the R-to-S ratios for the ECG signals on the R-S map and the identified LATs and using the correlation to identify the focal sources. |
| US11771355B2 |
Methods and apparatus for analyzing and providing feedback of training effects, primary exercise benefits, training status, balance between training intensities and an automatic feedback system and apparatus for guiding future training
A method, device and a computer program product for determining a training load distribution of a user is provided. Heart rate is continuously measured by a heart rate sensor. An aerobic training effect and load are calculated using intensity values and divided into categories of Aerobic Low and Aerobic High. An anaerobic training effect and load are calculated using determined characteristics related to high intensity periods of an exercise. |
| US11771352B2 |
Device for the attached flow of blood
A collection device (10) which directs a flow of blood into a container (14) and provides a controlled blood flow path that ensures blood flow from a collection site to a collection container is disclosed. |
| US11771348B2 |
Wireless, handheld tissue oximetry device
A system includes an enclosure having a processor and a memory coupled to the processor. The enclosure includes a display coupled to the processor where the display is visible from an exterior of the enclosure; and a battery within the enclosure coupled to the processor and the display. The enclosure includes a probe tip coupled to an exterior of the enclosure. The probe tip includes first, second, and third sensor openings. A first distance between the first and second sensor openings is different than a second distance between the first and third sensor openings. The enclosure includes code stored in the memory where the code is executable by the processor, and includes code to receive first data associated with the first and second sensor openings, code to receive second data associated with the first and second sensor openings, and code to perform SRS using the first and the second data. |
| US11771346B2 |
Apparatus and method for estimating blood sugar based on heterogeneous spectrums
An apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a memory, a second type spectrum measurer, and a processor. The memory stores an individualized blood sugar estimation model. The second type spectrum measurer measures second type spectrum data for a skin of a user. The processor calculates blood sugar of the user based on the measured second type spectrum data and the individualized blood sugar model. The blood sugar model is generated based on blood sugar profile data of the user calculated based on a first type spectrum-blood sugar profile relationship model and training second type spectrum data for the skin of the user. |
| US11771345B2 |
Footprint generator capable of applying constant force and footprint generation method using the same
A footprint generator capable of applying a constant force includes: a base plate in which a target surface may be on an upper surface of the base plate; a shoe mounting member that is apart from the upper surface of the base plate and capable of mounting a shoe; a driving unit that is apart from the upper surface of the base plate and capable of moving the shoe mounting member up and down; and a force measuring unit configured to measure an impact force when the shoe mounting member descends and contacts the shoe with the target surface to generate a footprint on the target surface. |
| US11771341B2 |
System for determining forces at the feet
The disclosure relates to a system for measuring forces at different regions of the foot for the purpose of supporting medical treatment, improving sports performance and so on. It uses a plurality of force sensors arranged in zones wherein the plurality force sensors include sensors of different types. The system includes a transmitter that transmits data to a processing unit that receives and processes data to determine performance of an athlete or medical conditions in relation to locomotion. |
| US11771338B2 |
Localized magnetic field generator
An apparatus for generating a magnetic field for tracking of an object can include a localized magnetic field generator that is configured to generate a magnetic field and to control the magnetic field in an area of interest and configured to control the magnetic field in a separate area. The separate area can be displaced from the area of interest and can include a magnetic field-disrupting component. The object can be located in the area of interest. |
| US11771333B2 |
Electronic device that can be worn on the body and method for producing same
An electronic device is provided which can be worn on the body or implanted into the body, such as in the form of a pulse watch and/or a smartwatch and/or an implant. The electronic device includes a photoplethysmographic measuring device. A transmitter diode and a receiver diode are arranged under a window made of glass or glass ceramics. The window is implemented as a compression glass seal and/or as a fiber-optic plate. |
| US11771332B2 |
Method for detecting wear using plurality of sensors and electronic device implementing same
Various embodiments provide an electronic device and a method, the device comprising: a capacitive sensor, a heart rate sensor including at least one light-emitting unit, a first light receiving unit, and a second light receiving unit; and a processor, wherein the processor is configured to: measure capacitance for a user wearing the electronic device by using the capacitive sensor; emit light by using the light-emitting unit according to the capacitance; measure a first amount of light which is said light reflected by the user's body tissue through the first light receiving unit, and a second amount of light which is said light reflected by the body tissue through the second light receiving unit; determine that the electronic device is worn by the user when at least one amount of light of the first amount of light and the second amount of light satisfies an amount of light in a specified range; and determine that the electronic device is detached from the user when the first amount of light and the second amount of light do not satisfy the amount of light in the specified range. Also, other embodiments are possible. |
| US11771331B2 |
Electronic sphygmomanometer measuring method, system, electronic sphygmomanometer, and storage medium
An electronic sphygmomanometer measuring method, comprising: acquiring a barometric pressure sequence (S110); obtaining a systolic pressure/diastolic pressure on the basis of the barometric pressure sequence (S120); extracting characteristic information of the barometric pressure sequence (S130); and correcting the systolic pressure/diastolic pressure on the basis of the characteristic information (S140). The measuring method increases the precision in calculating the systolic pressure/diastolic pressure. Also disclosed accordingly are an electronic sphygmomanometric system, an electronic sphygmomanometer, and a storage medium. |
| US11771329B2 |
Flexible temperature sensing devices for body temperature sensing
Embodiments include a temperature sensing device that includes a temperature sensor stack that includes a flexible substrate and an array of temperature sensors coupled to the flexible substrate. Each temperature sensor in the array of temperature sensors can include a conductive material defining a continuous pattern extending from a first node to a second node, a first set of conductive traces coupled to the flexible substrate, and a second set of conductive traces coupled to the flexible substrate. The temperature sensing device can include a processing circuit configured to apply an electrical signal across the conductive material of each temperature sensor using the first set of conductive traces, detect an effect of the conductive material of each temperature sensor on the electrical signal using the second set of conductive traces, and determine a temperature for the temperature sensors in the array using the detected effects of the conductive material on the electrical signal. |
| US11771324B1 |
System and method for residual cancer cell detection
Embodiments related to methods of use of an image analysis system for identifying residual cancer cells after surgery are disclosed. In some embodiments, the image analysis system collects a surgical site image and indicates on a display one or more locations of the identified cancer cells. In some embodiments, the method for identifying residual cancer cells comprises determining and selecting a portion of the surgical site image responsive to an intensity parameter; modifying the selected portion of the surgical site image to determine one or more groups of residual cancer cells based on size; and identifying at least one of the one or more groups of residual cancer cells from the modified portion of the surgical site image using a local-based threshold. |
| US11771323B2 |
Optical time-of-flight imaging methods and systems for surgical guidance and fluorescence depth estimation in tissue
A system and method for depth-resolved imaging of fluorophore concentrations in tissue uses a pulsed light source stimulus wavelength to illuminate the tissue; and a time-gated electronic camera such as a single-photon avalanche detector camera to observe the tissue in multiple time windows after start of each light pulse. A filter-changer or tunable filter is between the tissue and the electronic camera with fluorescent imaging settings and a stimulus wavelength setting, and an image processor receives reflectance images and fluorescent emissions images from the time-gated camera and processes these images into depth and quantity resolved images of fluorophore concentrations in the tissue. |
| US11771322B2 |
Computer-implemented method, computer program and surgical system for determining the volumetric flow rate of blood through a portion of a blood vessel in a surgical field
The invention relates to a computer-implemented method (10) for determining the blood volume flow (IBI) through a portion (90i, i=1, 2, 3, . . . ) of a blood vessel (88) in an operating region (36) using a fluorophore. A plurality of images (801, 802, 803, 804, . . . ) are provided, which are based on fluorescent light in the form of light having wavelengths lying within a fluorescence spectrum of the fluorophore, and which show the portion (90i) of the blood vessel (88) at different recording times (t1, t2, t3, t4, . . . ). By processing at least one of the provided images (801, 802, 803, 804, . . . ), a diameter (D) and a length (L) of the portion (90i) of the blood vessel (88) and also a time interval for a propagation of the fluorophore through the portion (90i) of the blood vessel (88) are determined, which time interval describes a characteristic transit time (τ) for the fluorophore in the portion (90i) of the blood vessel (88), in which a blood vessel model (MBQ) for the portion (90i) of the blood vessel (88) is specified, which blood vessel model describes the portion (90i) of the blood vessel (88) as a flow channel (94) having a length (L), having a wall (95) with a wall thickness (d), and having a free cross section Q. A fluid flow model MFQ for the blood vessel model (MBQ) is assumed, which fluid flow model describes a local flow velocity (122) at different positions over the free cross section Q of the flow channel (94) in the blood vessel model (MBQ), and a fluorescent light model MLQ is assumed, which describes a spatial probability density for the intensity of the remitted light at different positions over the free cross section Q of the flow channel (94) in the blood vessel model (MBQ), which light is emitted by a fluid, which is mixed with fluorophore and flows through the free cross section Q of the flow channel (94) in the blood vessel model (MBQ), when said fluid is irradiated with fluorescence excitation light. The blood volume flow (IBI) is determined as a fluid flow guided through the flow channel (94) in the blood vessel model (MBQ), which fluid flow is calculated from the length (L) and the diameter (D) of the portion (90i) of the blood vessel (88) and from the characteristic transit time (τ) for the fluorophore in the portion (90i) of the blood vessel (88), using the fluid flow model MFQ and the fluorescent light model MLQ. |
| US11771319B2 |
Interface for two-part wearable patient monitoring device
A two part patient monitoring device includes an activator module and a sensor device. The activator module includes a non-galvanic data port that creates a communication path with a non-galvanic data port on the sensor device. The activator module includes power contact pads that are each at least partially surrounded by a bias ring. A bias voltage is applied to the bias rings and a processor or circuit in the activator module monitors the voltage on the bias ring to detect a leakage current. The sensor module includes power contact pins that engage the power contact pads to transfer power from the activator module to the sensor device. Each of the contact pins are surrounded by a seal member such that the connection between the power contact pins and the power contact pads is protected from debris and/or moisture. |
| US11771317B2 |
Ocular surface interferometry (OSI) for imaging, processing, and/or displaying an ocular tear film
Ocular surface interferometry devices, systems, and methods are disclosed for imaging an ocular tear film. An imaging device can be focused on the lipid layer of the tear film to capture optical wave interference interactions of specularly reflected light from the tear film combined with a background signal(s) in a first image, wherein the specularly reflected light may be produced from various portions of the ocular tear film by obliquely illuminating various portions of the ocular tear film with a multi-wavelength light source, such as in a tiling pattern(s). The imaging device can also be focused on the lipid layer to capture a second image containing the background signal(s) present in the first image. The second image can be subtracted from the first image to reduce and/or eliminate the background signal(s) in the first image to produce a resulting image, which can used to measure a tear film layer thickness. |
| US11771316B2 |
Method for ophthalmic examination and remote examination program
Provided is a method for an ophthalmic examination by an ophthalmic examination system including an ophthalmic examination apparatus and an examiner-side apparatus that is connected to the ophthalmic examination apparatus by a network and is provided with an interface for input/output, the method including: a transmission step of transmitting an error signal from the ophthalmic examination apparatus to the examiner-side apparatus upon occurrence of an error in the ophthalmic examination apparatus; a selection step of, upon the examiner-side apparatus receiving the error signal, notifying an examiner of the occurrence of the error via the interface and also accepting selection input for selecting any of a plurality of predetermined handling methods of the error; a response step of the examiner-side apparatus transmitting a response signal to the ophthalmic examination apparatus on the basis of the selection input; and a notification step of, upon the ophthalmic examination apparatus receiving the response signal, notifying the examinee of guidance information on the action against the error on the basis of the response signal via an output device. |
| US11771311B2 |
Systems and methods for collecting and screening of pancreatic secretions
Disclosed here are systems and methods for collecting and/or screening of a pancreatic secretion, using a capsule endoscope comprising an imaging system and a trypsin sensor, and a tether coupled to the capsule endoscope. |
| US11771302B2 |
Image correction of a surgical endoscope video stream
A method of real-time image correction of a video stream from a surgical endoscope of a surgical robotic system. The video stream comprises a sequence of images. The method comprises: for an image in the sequence of images, identifying a plurality of regions, each region having a different range of values of at least one image property to another region; applying a mask to the image which applies a region-specific modification to each region, each region-specific modification modifying the at least one image property of that region; deriving data from the surgical robotic system; determining a relationship between features in the image from the derived data; modifying the mask for a predicted relationship between the features at the time of a subsequent image in the video stream; and applying the modified mask to the subsequent image in the video stream. |
| US11771300B2 |
Universal bracket for supporting racks in a dishwasher appliance
A dishwasher appliance includes two or more universal rack brackets. The universal rack brackets include a body, a stud on a first end of the body, and a snap fit securing element between the first and second ends of the body forming a protrusion from the body. A rail attachment element has two elongated slots that align with the studs of the universal rack brackets to slidably engage. The rail attachment element further includes a snap fit tab aligned such that sliding the rail attachment element to engage the studs of the universal rack brackets causes the snap fit tab to pass over the snap fit securing element and prevent return movement. |
| US11771299B2 |
Rotary cup washing device
The present invention discloses a rotary cup washing device, comprising a flushing nozzle, a rotary impeller, a swirl outflow member, a fixed head and a water inlet pipe. The flushing nozzle, the rotary impeller, and the swirl outflow member are all provided in the fixed head. The flushing nozzle is connected to an upper part of the rotary impeller, and a lower part of the rotary impeller is correspondingly matched with the swirl outflow member, the flushing nozzle and the rotary impeller are capable for rotating relative to the fixed head under a water discharge action of the swirl outflow member. A lower part of the fixed head is connected to the water inlet pipe, and the water inlet pipe is connected to a pressure source. The present invention is capable of rotating the water to wash the cup in an omnibearing and uniform manner, and the cleaning effect is better. |
| US11771289B2 |
Handheld sweeper with rotating bristles for removing hair and fur from surfaces
A cleaning implement which utilizes a low-power motor coupled to a plurality of angle gears and drive lines for creating a mechanical action adapted to clean hair and fur. The device includes a housing, which may be bifurcated, and a plurality of bristled protrusions positioned in staggered form along elongated shafts connected to drive lines using angle gears. |
| US11771288B2 |
Control of evacuation stations
An evacuation station for collecting debris from a cleaning robot includes a controller configured to execute instructions to perform one or more operations. The one or more operations includes initiating an evacuation operation such that an air mover draws air containing debris from the cleaning robot, through an intake of the evacuation station, and through a canister of the evacuation station and such that a receptacle received by the evacuation station receives at least a portion of the debris drawn from the cleaning robot. The one or more operations includes ceasing the evacuation operation in response to a pressure value being within a range. The pressure value is determined based at least in part on data indicative of an air pressure, and the range is set based at least in part on a number of evacuation operations initiated before the evacuation operation. |
| US11771287B2 |
Surface cleaning apparatus
A portable surface cleaning apparatus for a floor surface includes a main housing assembly adapted to be hand carried by a user, the main housing assembly carrying a fluid delivery system adapted for storing cleaning fluid and delivering the cleaning fluid to the surface to be cleaned, and a fluid recovery system adapted for removing the cleaning fluid and debris from the surface to be cleaned and storing the cleaning fluid and debris that was recovered, the main housing assembly comprising a base housing, a supply tank received on the main housing assembly, a recovery tank received on the main housing assembly separately from the supply tank. |
| US11771286B2 |
Carpet extractor
A surface cleaning apparatus, such as a carpet extractor, includes a base and a fluid recovery system for drawing dirty cleaning fluid from a surface to be cleaned. The fluid recovery system includes a suction nozzle in fluid communication with a recovery chamber. The suction nozzle is mounted to the base for vertical movement with respect to the base and is biased into contact with the surface to be cleaned. |
| US11771285B2 |
Mobile robot
A center of gravity of a mobile cleaning robot may be positioned on an imaginary central longitudinal axis of the mobile robot. The center of gravity of the mobile robot may be positioned at a front side of an imaginary central horizontal line connecting spin rotation axes of left and right spin mops of the mobile robot. The center of gravity of the mobile robot may also be positioned at a front side of a center of gravity of a battery and a center of gravity of a water tank, and at a rear side of a center of gravity of a sweep module of the mobile robot. |
| US11771283B2 |
Method and system for manual control of autonomous floor cleaner
A system and method for selectively manually controlling an autonomous floor cleaner includes an autonomous floor cleaner and a remote control device, such as a smartphone. The smartphone can have a downloaded application for controlling one or more functions of the cleaning robot, including manually directing the movement of the cleaning robot. |
| US11771282B2 |
Method for operating an automatically moving cleaning appliance
A method for operating a cleaning appliance, which moves automatically inside a surrounding area, wherein the cleaning appliance performs a cleaning of a defined spatially defined partial surface area of the surrounding area. To optimize the cleaning operation as a function of a measured soiling, it is proposed that a detection device of the cleaning appliance measures a level of soiling of the partial surface area during the cleaning of the partial surface area, wherein the level of soiling is compared to a defined reference level of soiling and wherein the partial surface area is enlarged automatically by adding a defined additional partial area, which adjoins the partial surface area, if a level of soiling above the reference level of soiling is determined inside the partial surface area. |
| US11771280B2 |
Surface cleaning apparatus with removable air treatment member assembly
A hand vacuum cleaner has a body portion housing a suction motor. An air treatment member assembly comprises an air treatment member assembly body, a rear door and an air treatment member. The air treatment member has a front end, a rear end, an air inlet and an air outlet provided at the rear end of the air treatment member. The air treatment member assembly is moveable to an emptying position. The rear door is moveable between a closed position and an open position, and the rear door houses a pre-motor filter that is external to the air treatment member. |
| US11771276B2 |
Surface cleaning apparatus
A surface cleaning apparatus has a surface cleaning head and an upper portion moveably mounted to the surface cleaning head between a storage position and a floor cleaning position, the upper portion has upper portion laterally extending members. An above floor cleaning wand is removably receivable in air flow communication with the upper portion. The wand has wand laterally extending members, wherein, when the wand is received in air flow communication with the upper portion and the upper portion is in the storage position, the wand has a lower end and an upper end spaced from the lower end along a wand axis and the wand laterally extending members are positioned above the upper portion laterally extending members. A portable surface cleaning unit is removably mounted to the upper portion wherein, when the portable surface cleaning unit is mounted to the upper portion and the upper portion is in the storage position, the upper portion has lower mounting members which engage the upper portion laterally extending members and upper mounting members which engage the wand laterally extending members. |
| US11771264B1 |
Multi-zone food holding bin
A multi-zone food holding bin has a continuous food supporting surface with multiple food holding zones. Each food holding zone is independently controllable so that different food temperatures may be maintained in adjacent food holding zones. |
| US11771261B2 |
Drinkware container with active temperature control
An actively heated or cooled mug has a body with a chamber that can receive and hold a beverage and a heating or cooling system disposed at least partially in a cavity below the chamber. The heating or cooling system has a heating or cooling element to actively heat or cool the chamber, power storage devices, and circuitry that controls the operation of the heating or cooling elements. A user interface is electrically connected to the circuitry and has one or more selection members actuatable a) to turn off the one or more heating or cooling element or b) to adjust a temperature setting to one of multiple temperature settings configured to control the one or more heating or cooling elements to heat or maintain the liquid at a user selected temperature. |
| US11771260B2 |
Drinkware container with active temperature control
An actively heated or cooled cup or mug has a body with a chamber that can receive and hold a beverage and a heating or cooling system disposed in a cavity below the chamber. The heating or cooling system has a heating or cooling element to actively heat or cool the chamber, power storage devices, and circuitry that controls the operation of the heating or cooling elements. A sensor can detect a presence of a liquid in the chamber, the circuitry configured to turn on power to the heating or cooling elements after said liquid is detected and further configured to automatically turn off power to the heating or cooling elements upon receiving a signal indicating that the liquid in the chamber has dropped below a predetermined liquid level or been depleted completely. |
| US11771253B2 |
Installation of multi-component floor mat
This invention relates to installation methods for a multi-component floor mat. The floor mat typically contains a textile component and a base component. Alignment and deployment of the textile component with the base component in an efficient manner is described herein. |
| US11771252B2 |
Display mount
A display mount including a stand having a first stand leg and a second stand leg, the first stand leg interlocked with the second stand leg forming a joint and a stabilizer releasably coupled to the stand and having a slot, the first stand leg and the second stand leg each extending through the slot fixing the joint in place. The display mount further includes a display releasably coupled to the stand and having a front surface and a rear surface, the rear surface having a recess. A top end of the stand extends into the recess to hold the display in place. |
| US11771248B2 |
Drinking dramatization glass, storage medium and remote toast counter system
A drinking dramatization glass includes: a glass body being a bottomed cylinder body having a curved part that curves in the horizontal direction as well as a top opening; a fixing mechanism for fixing a video display device on the glass body; and an image aspect ratio control part for changing the aspect ratio of an image on the video display device. The drinking dramatization glass is configured to compensate for a horizontal distortion of images viewed through the drink in the glass. |
| US11771242B2 |
Cash wrap greeting card display
The present invention provides a flexible greeting card display assembly. The display includes a plurality of adjacent card pockets and flexible attachment plate which allows the display to be attached to various surfaces within a retail environment. |
| US11771239B2 |
Refrigerator
Provided is a refrigerator including a door frame enhanced to support a door glass. The refrigerator includes a main body including a storeroom, a plurality of door glasses separately arranged to insulate the storeroom, an outer frame supporting an outer glass arranged on an outer side among the plurality of door glasses, an inner frame supporting an inner glass arranged on an inner side among the plurality of door glasses and including a same type of material as the outer frame, and an insulation member arranged between the outer frame and the inner frame and including a different type of material from the outer frame and the inner frame. |
| US11771237B2 |
Foldable play yard
A foldable play yard is disclosed and includes a floor assembly, at least one top rail assembly and at least one corner post assembly. The at least one top rail assembly includes at least one upper beam. The at least one corner post assembly is movably coupled to the at least one upper beam. The floor assembly drives the at least one corner post assembly to drive the at least one upper beam to pivot to drive the at least one top rail assembly to be folded when the floor assembly is folded, and the floor assembly drives the at least one corner post assembly to drive the at least one upper beam to pivot to drive the at least one top rail assembly to be unfolded when the floor assembly is unfolded. |
| US11771236B2 |
Child seating device and support frame thereof
The disclosure provides a support frame of a child seating device having unfolding and folding joints, bearing bases, a first stand and a second stand. The bearing base is formed on the unfolding and folding joint; the first stand is assembled with the unfolding and folding joints, the second stand is assembled with the unfolding and folding joints, and the second stand is connected pivotally to the first stand with the aid of the unfolding and folding joints. With the aid of the bearing bases, the support frame of the child seating device of the disclosure can be detached from or engaged with different child carriers, so that the support frame of the child seating device of the disclosure has multiple modes of use. In addition, the disclosure also provides a child seating device. |
| US11771235B2 |
Pocketed spring assembly having dimensionally stabilizing substrate
A pocketed spring assembly comprises a plurality of parallel strings of individually pocketed springs. A dimensionally stabilizing substrate is secured to at least some of the strings on one of the top and bottom surfaces of the strings. A scrim sheet is secured to at least some of the strings on an opposed surface of the strings to maintain the positions of the strings. The dimensionally stabilizing substrate is laterally rigid enough to maintain length and width dimensions of the coil spring assembly. However, the dimensionally stabilizing substrate is flexible enough to allow the pocketed spring assembly to be roll packed for shipping. |
| US11771231B1 |
Multifunctional chair
A multifunctional chair includes a support body, a telescopic structure, a seat body and a pedal assembly. The pedal assembly includes a fixing rod, a movable rod, an operating element and an elastic resistance element. The telescopic structure is connected with the support body, and the telescopic structure can be operated to move telescopically relative to the support body. One end of the fixing rod is fixed to the support body. The movable rod is movably connected with the fixing rod. The operating element is located at the end of the movable rod. Two ends of the elastic resistance element are respectively connected to the support body and the fixing rod. When the movable rod and the fixing rod are rotated toward the ground by pressing the operating element, the elastic resistance element can provide elastic resistance accordingly, so that the user can perform related muscle training exercises. |