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| US11879668B2 |
Ground screw adaptor for solar panel support structure
An adaptor for connecting a ground screw to an upright beam of a solar panel support assembly includes (a) a cylindrical connector having an open ground-screw receiving bottom end and a top end, the cylindrical connector having an inner circumferential surface with a diameter slightly larger than that of the ground screw and at least two sets of bolt holes, each set of bolt holes including at least three bolt holes uniformly distributed circumferentially about the cylindrical connector at an axial level, and the at least two sets of bolt holes being axially distanced from one another; (b) an intermediate plate having a top surface and a bottom surface fixed to the top end of the cylindrical connector; and (c) an upright beam connector fixed to the top surface of the intermediate plate and extending upward from the intermediate plate. |
| US11879666B2 |
Heat exchanger unit
A heat exchanger unit according to the present invention comprises: a sensible heat exchanger including a sensible heat exchange pipe disposed in a sensible heat exchange area for heating water used for heating by receiving sensible heat generated by a combustion reaction, wherein the sensible heat exchange pipe receives the water used for heating and flows same through the interior, and a sensible heat fin disposed in the sensible heat exchange area, wherein the sensible heat fin is formed in a plate shape across the sensible heat exchange pipe and penetrated by the sensible heat exchange pipe; and a latent heat exchanger positioned downstream from the sensible heat exchange area on the basis of a reference direction, which is a flow direction of combustion gas generated during the combustion reaction, the latent heat exchanger including a latent heat exchange pipe disposed in a latent heat exchange area. |
| US11879664B2 |
System for energy consumption reduction and cost savings in a building
A system for obtaining energy consumptions, savings and cost reduction in structures adapted for human habitation which includes the utilization of a plurality of mats including phase change material encapsulated within first and second layers of plastic material having heat transfer capability disposed within the plenum area above a ceiling of a room within a building with the amount of phase change material contained within each mat being between 0.5 lbs. and 0.67 lbs. per square foot. |
| US11879663B2 |
HVAC condensate evaporation and aerobic dispersion systems
An HVAC condensate evaporation system or aerobic dispersion system may transform the condensate that drains out of HVAC systems and/or septic systems into steam that is less likely to cause property damage. The system may be installed midstream in a condensate line and condensate that flows through the condensate line in normal operation may enter the chamber where it hits a solar-powered boiler that evaporates the condensate back into the atmosphere as steam. By converting the condensate into steam, property damage due to drainage out of the condensate line of an HVAC system may be minimized, or even eliminated. The system also may include a back-up capacitor or battery for low solar days. The system may further include wireless notification capability, including, but not limited to, Wi-Fi capability, to transmit notifications to the building owner or other interested parties of condensate issues as they may arise. |
| US11879655B2 |
Air conditioner
An air conditioner is provided that includes a plurality of indoor units configured to be distributed and installed in a plurality of floors in a building; a controller configured to monitor and control the plurality of indoor units; and a wireless communication unit configured to transmit and receive data by the controller, the plurality of indoor units, and one outdoor unit using a wireless communication method. The wireless communication unit comprises a transmitter and a receiver using a Sub-GHz band frequency. The transmitter includes an optical orthogonal code generator configured to first cipher source data using an optical orthogonal code, and a narrow-band chaotic signal generator configured to secondarily cipher using a chaotic signal. The source data is sequentially encrypted through the optical orthogonal code generator and the narrowband chaotic signal generator and then transmitted. |
| US11879654B2 |
Transmission device, air-conditioning apparatus, and air-conditioning system
Provided is a transmission device for transmitting and receiving data through a transmission channel. The transmission device includes a transmission circuit unit configured to transmit data to the transmission channel. When an overcurrent caused by a simultaneous transmission of data to the transmission channel is detected during data transmission, the transmission circuit unit increases an output resistance, which is a resistance value for an output to the transmission channel, to an resistance value corresponding to a characteristic of a facility equipment item that transmits data to the transmission channel at the same time as itself. |
| US11879653B2 |
Portable thermostat systems and methods
The present disclosure relates to a thermostat including a control base configured to couple with and support a portable thermostat, wherein the control base is configured to determine a measure of an environmental condition of a local environment of the control base and communication circuitry of the control base configured to communicate the measure to facilitate control of an HVAC system. |
| US11879648B2 |
Outdoor machine and air conditioner
An outdoor machine includes a housing including a front panel with an opening formed therein; a blower disposed in the housing; a bell mouth disposed in the outer periphery of the blower and connected to the opening; a control board on which an electric component is mounted, the control board being provided in the housing; a heat radiation part that radiates heat generated by the electric component; and a vent deflector that covers the heat radiation part, and forms a ventilation flue through which air generated by the blower flows in the heat radiation part, in which the vent deflector 20 is not provided in a region between a virtual plane S and the front panel, the virtual plane S covering the entire periphery of an edge of the bell mouth and extending in parallel with the front panel. |
| US11879645B2 |
Ventilation and air conditioning system and method for regulating air opening
A ventilation and air conditioning system includes: a ventilation and air conditioning body; and an air-opening varying component provided at a ventilation outlet of the ventilation and air conditioning body. |
| US11879644B2 |
Electric stovetop heater unit with integrated temperature control
An apparatus includes a heater with a heating element having a region that does not contain a surface heating portion of the heating element and a thermostat positioned in the region. The thermostat includes a contact surface disposed to make physical contact with an object placed on the surface heating portion and a switch configured to prevent a current from conducting through the heating element when the contact surface experiences a temperature equal to or greater than a temperature limit. |
| US11879641B2 |
Combustible fuel burning fire pit with removable fire grate and ash pan
A fire pit is disclosed that includes a burn chamber, a removable fire grate, and a removable ash pan. The burn chamber is defined by an inwardly facing surface and a bottom. The removable fire grate is positioned within the burn chamber and supports combustible fuel for burning. The removable fire includes a plurality of holes sized to permit passage of ash from the combustible fuel, and at least one grip feature sized and shaped to permit a user to remove the removable fire grate from the fire pit by lifting the removable fire grate vertically through the burn chamber. The removable ash pan is positioned within the burn chamber beneath the removable fire grate, and includes, a side wall, a bottom, and at least one grippable surface configured to permit the user to remove the removable ash pan from the fire pit by lifting the removable ash pan vertically through the burn chamber. |
| US11879640B2 |
Combustion air proving apparatus with burner cut-off capability and method of performing the same
A combustion air proving (CAP) system for a burner assembly having a burner for providing heated air to a location, a controller, and a back plate, where outside air is fed to the burner via a conduit. The CAP system is connected to an inlet of the system. An outlet of the system is connected to the burner via the back plate. A damper within the system is translatable between open and closed positions for allowing and blocking air flow, respectively. A sensor measures an air flow parameter of air flow to the burner. The sensor communicates with the controller, which shuts down the burner if the parameter measured by the sensor meets a predetermined threshold value. An assembly installer may test for proper sensor and controller functions by translating the damper to the closed position and blocking outside air flow. |
| US11879639B2 |
Fuel management system for a biomass furnace
A fuel management system for a biomass furnace features a common drive motor operatively coupled to both a fuel delivery conveyor, which is arranged to support and displace fuel during combustion in a combustion chamber of the furnace, and an ash removal conveyor which is arranged to transfer ash generated by the combustion out of the combustion chamber. The system also features ducting which extends around the fuel delivery conveyor to convey airflow generated by a blower for subsequent discharge both below and above the fuel during combustion. Furthermore, the system features a housing which operably supports at least the fuel delivery conveyor and which is arranged to be removably insertible into the combustion chamber of the furnace. |
| US11879631B2 |
Light emitting device and game machine
A right side portion, which is a light emitting device, comprises a side light guide plate and a front light guide plate as a plurality of light guide plates in which light is reflected by a prism and emitted from a light emitting surface. The side light guide plate and the front light guide plate are disposed in a row in a state in which the angles of the light emitting surfaces differ between adjacent light guide plates and the ends of adjacent light guide plates are butted against each other. An LED board is disposed at the end of the side light guide plate, and the end surface of one of the ends of the side light guide plate and the front light guide plate that are abutted against each other is formed as an inclined surface with a reflection function that changes the angle at which the light is guided and causes the light to be incident on the adjacent light guide plate. |
| US11879630B2 |
Light fixture
A light fixture, such as a moving head light fixture, comprises a first element and a second element joined by cooperating first and second attachment structures. The first attachment structure is located in a first compartment in the first element and extends in a first direction towards the second element. The second attachment structure forms part of the second element. To facilitate rain protection of the joint, the first element comprises an outwardly projecting wall portion forming a first collar circumferentially around a first opening in the first element, where the projecting wall portion extends in a second direction being transverse to the first direction and terminates in a first free edge outside the first compartment. The second element comprises a groove configured to receive the first collar, where the groove extends circumferentially around a centre axis of the second attachment structure. |
| US11879628B1 |
Heat-dissipating lamp structure
The present invention discloses is an easy heat-dissipating lamp structure, comprising an outer shell. Inside the upper half space of the outer shell, there are multiple rib plates formed in the direction from top to bottom, so that multiple vertical gaps are formed. A heat dissipator is held inside the lower half space of the outer shell, leaning and fixed on the lower edge of the rib plates. The bottom face of the heat dissipator is attached with a light emitting plate. The heat generated by the light emitting plate is received by the heat dissipator and is discharged through the vertical gaps between the multiple rib plates. |
| US11879626B2 |
Reduction of temperature from high power LED in a medical sensor
A patient monitoring sensor having a communication interface, through which the patient monitoring sensor can communicate with a monitor is provided. The patient monitoring sensor includes a light-emitting diode (LED) communicatively coupled to the communication interface and a detector, communicatively coupled to the communication interface, capable of detecting light. The patient monitoring sensor includes a layer of material is provided over the LED on the patient-side of the sensor to reduce transmission of heat therefrom to the skin of the patient. |
| US11879624B1 |
Wireless sensor device and system thereof for light bulb diagnostics using a light sensor of an adhesive tape platform
A method of detecting a condition of a light source includes adhering an adhesive tape platform in a vicinity of the light source; detecting light emitted from the light source that is incident to a light sensor of the adhesive tape platform; in response to the detecting light, determining that the light source is functioning correctly; and transmitting a report indicating that the light source is functioning to another node of an associated Internet of Things (IOT) system. |
| US11879621B2 |
Lighting device with light-emitting filaments
There is presented a lighting device comprising: several light-emitting filaments (15, 15′) with solid-state light sources and a circuit board (10) with first and second electrically conductive tracks (13, 14) following first and second paths, respectively. Each light-emitting filament (15, 15′) comprises a first electrical contact (19, 19′) electrically connected to the first track (13) at a first point on the first path, and a second electrical contact (20, 20′) electrically connected to the second track (14) at a second point on the second path. The first and second points associated with each light-emitting filament (15, 15′) are arranged on an axis (A) which is non-perpendicular to a tangent (T1) to the first path at the first point and to a tangent (T2) to the second path at the second point. The lighting device may be adapted to emit light from what appears to be a surface according to an observer. |
| US11879619B2 |
Light stake
A light stake for holding a light bulb includes a spike with a body extending along a spike axis between a top end and an insertion end, a connecting base at the top end of the body, and a socket having a socket axis. The socket has a socket base, a plurality of fingers, and a strengthening fillet. The socket base is perpendicular to the socket axis and with a solid-material periphery extending on all sides of the socket axis. The fingers extend from the socket base along the socket axis, with each finger extending between a fixed end near the socket base and a movable end. The strengthening fillet is at the intersection between the fixed end of each finger and the socket base, and increases the local thickness of each fixed end and of the socket base for increased rigidity of the fixed end. |
| US11879618B2 |
LED string light, and production method and device thereof
An LED string light includes a first conducting wire, a second conducting wire, and a third conducting wire which are arranged in parallel. The first, second, and third conducting wires all comprise a conducting wire core and an insulation layer coating a surface of the conducting wire core, and the first conducting wire and the second conducting wire define a plurality of lamp welding regions. The LED string light also includes a plurality of SMD LEDs respectively disposed at the plurality of lamp welding regions. The first conducting wire is selectively cut off at a plurality of first positions and the second conducting wire is selectively cut off at a plurality of second positions based on whether the plurality of the SMD LEDs are connected in series or in hybrid of series and parallel. |
| US11879605B1 |
Magnetic swaying electronic candle
A magnetic swaying electronic candle includes a cylindrical support, a support base and a cylindrical housing, where the cylindrical support is sleeved inside the cylindrical housing, the support base is fixedly connected to the bottom of the cylindrical housing, a candle cover is fixedly connected to the top of the cylindrical housing, and the candle cover, the cylindrical housing and the cylindrical support form a receiving space. An electromagnet is repulsed against magnetism from and is homopolar to an opposite side to a magnet ring. When a PCB board is powered on, the electromagnet is energized to generate magnetism; when a magnet ring is close to the electromagnet with magnetism, the electromagnet will push the magnet ring away in an opposite direction; and when the magnet ring sways to a vertical position, the electromagnet will be energized again, and push the magnet ring away again. |
| US11879604B2 |
Electric lighting devices
Various components for artificial candles and other lighting devices are described that can be used to create a realistic flame effect in the devices. The devices include a flame piece or element that extends upwardly from a body of the device. A light source can be disposed with respect to the flame piece such that the flame piece is illuminated. A variety of drive mechanisms could be disposed within the body of the device that can cause movement of the flame piece with respect to the body or housing. The flame piece can be coupled to a body or housing of the device using various components to suspend at least a portion of the flame piece within the body or housing. |
| US11879598B2 |
Method for determining an optimal value of at least one parameter for implementing a method for cooling a watertight and thermally insulating tank
A method of determining an optimum value of at least one first parameter of execution of a process for cooling an internal space of a tank, including testing a plurality of different values of the first parameter, each phase of testing one of the values of the first parameter including cooling the internal space of the tank, the cooling power Pf or the setpoint final temperature Tc being representative of the tested value of the first parameter. The steps include loading liquefied gas into the internal space of the tank after cooling, measuring a variable P1 representative of the pressure inside the thermal insulation barrier and comparing it to at least one particular threshold, and detecting a fault if the variable P1 crosses the at least one particular threshold, and choosing, among the plurality of values tested, the optimum value of the first parameter during the corresponding test phase. |
| US11879596B2 |
Pressure testing method and pressure tester
Provided is a pressure testing method for a high-pressure tank capable of avoiding a destruction of the high-pressure tank during a pressure test. A pressure testing method includes: extracting a plurality of AE waveforms from output waveforms of an AE sensor while increasing a pressure inside the high-pressure tank; and testing the high-pressure tank based on the extracted plurality of AE waveforms. The method includes: while increasing the pressure inside the high-pressure tank, classifying the extracted AE waveforms into first waveforms and second waveforms with a classifier that is machine-learned so as to classify the plurality of AE waveforms into the first waveforms derived from a macrocrack that increases immediately before destruction of the high-pressure tank, and the second waveforms derived from a microcrack smaller than the macrocrack; and stopping pressurization of the high-pressure tank based on the number of the first waveforms. |
| US11879594B2 |
Method for manufacturing high-pressure tanks
A method for manufacturing tanks for storing or containing a fluid under pressure and a method for manufacturing pipes for containing or channeling a fluid under pressure, such as for storing, containing or channeling hydrogen, natural gas or a hydraulic fluid. The method is less complex than known procedures, can be employed in a continuous or semi-continuous manner and allows for a lower thickness of the shell made from the fibres. The method comprising providing a liner having a cylindrical portion with two ends and two dome portions at the respective ends of the cylindrical portions or a liner having a cylindrical portion and one or two open ends; fabricating a tube of fibre filaments by means of the pullwinding method; and wrapping the tube of fibre filaments onto the liner such that at least the cylindrical portion of the liner is enclosed by the tube of fibre filaments. |
| US11879587B2 |
Positioning apparatus
A positioning apparatus includes: an upper unit that includes a spherical body, a retainer part that retains the spherical body, and an upper plate part provided on the retainer part and adapted to carry a carried object; a lower unit that includes a lower plate part on which the upper unit is mounted and a guide part that marks a region of movement of the upper unit on the lower plate part; and a tilting structure that tilts the region of movement relative to a horizontal plane and guides the upper unit, on which the carried object is not mounted, toward a reference position located on a lower side of a tilt. |
| US11879583B2 |
Snap fitting for plumbing
A snap fitting for use in plumbing is provided. The snap fitting includes a main body formed of plastic and shaped to extend partially around a cylindrical pipe to snap over the pipe and an inset for extending from an interior side of the main body into a hole in the cylindrical pipe. |
| US11879579B2 |
Vehicle exhaust evacuation system
A vehicle exhaust evacuation system includes an adapter secured to an end of a vehicle tailpipe and a nozzle assembly secured to the end of a flexible hose for carrying vehicle exhaust outside of a building. The nozzle assembly has an aluminum cartridge removably secured in a rubber boot. Magnet assemblies are secured to the aluminum cartridge. Openings in the adapter allow ambient air to flow over the magnet assemblies to lengthen the life of the magnets. |
| US11879576B2 |
Dryer vent accessories
In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, an adjustable vent tube joint for passing airflow therethough includes, a first segment, a flange extending radially from an outer diameter of the first segment, configured to mount to the vent tube joint to a structure, a second segment rotatably connected to the first segment, and a third segment rotatably connected to the second segment. In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, an adjustable vent pipe can include, a first segment and a second segment concentric with the first segment, the second segment being slidable relative to the first segment. In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, an insert for an exhaust termination can include, a frame configured to fit within an existing louvered exhaust termination, a hinge member, and a flap operatively connected to the frame via the hinge member configured to open with an exhaust flow to connect a dryer exhaust outlet to an ambient external environment through the exhaust termination. |
| US11879574B1 |
Sealing assembly with improved gasket
Example embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a sealing apparatus including a gasket for use in connecting HVAC fluid conduits. In one embodiment, the gasket includes a tubular body, a rim extending outwardly from an end of the tubular body, and two or more ears extending from the rim. The tubular body may be configured to engage a fluid conduit. Each of the ears may be spaced apart from the tubular body and extend in substantially the same direction as the tubular body. Each of the ears may further include an inner surface for engaging with a fluid conduit and an outer surface for engaging with a pipe clamp. The ears may further include a rib located proximate a distal end of the ear. |
| US11879563B2 |
Drive device for activating a rotary slide
The invention relates to a drive device for activating a rotary slide for a fluid system of an at least in part electrically operated motor vehicle. The drive device comprises an electric motor having a motor output shaft, a rotary slide output shaft configured for activating a rotary slide, wherein the rotary slide output shaft is aligned so as to be orthogonal to the motor output shaft, and a magnet is disposed on an end region of the rotary slide output shaft, and a sensor unit which is configured for detecting a rotary position of the magnet and thus of the rotary slide output shaft. |
| US11879562B2 |
Solenoid operated pressure regulator cum shut off valve for inflation system
A valve arrangement for a pressurized fluid source includes a valve housing comprising an inlet, an outlet, and a main fluid channel extending along a longitudinal axis of the valve housing. The valve arrangement further includes a spool and a regulating poppet valve coaxially located in the main fluid channel. The spool and a regulating poppet valve are both configured to translate along the longitudinal axis of the valve housing independent of each other. In response to the spool moving to an open position, the poppet valve regulates the flow of a pressurized fluid flowing from the inlet to the outlet of the valve housing. |
| US11879561B2 |
Valve setup for SMB chromatography
A valve setup for SMB chromatography includes a cassette block, a control block, a swiveling door, and a flexible pressurizing tube. The cassette block is configured to control each of a plurality of valves when an operation surface is in close contact with a control surface of the cassette block. The swiveling door is hinged to the valve control block such that an open state of the door arranges the cassette block such that the control surface is at the operation surface of the control block, and a closed position holds the cassette block with an inner surface of the swiveling door abutting a rear surface of the cassette block opposite the control surface. The flexible pressurizing tube is arranged at the inner surface of the swiveling door so the pressurizing tube presses against the rear surface of the cassette block when the pressure in the tube is increased. |
| US11879559B2 |
Vent valve for venting bores of vulcanization molds
The vent valve (10) for venting bores of vulcanization molds, which includes the sleeve (1), with the inner cylindrical hollow (1.1), ended with the valve conical hole (1.2) and the cylindrical hole (1.4) along the sides, whereas the sleeve (1) may be inserted into the vulcanization mold hole, the pin (2), movably located on the spring (3) in the inner cylindrical hollow (1.1), whereas the pin (2) contains the lower cylindrical part (2.4), ended in its lower part with the lower conical part (2.4.1), and the upper conical part in the upper part (2.4.2), the upper conical part (2.4.2) is followed by the central cylindrical part (2.5), followed by the connecting cylindrical part (2.6), whereas the diameter of the central cylindrical part (2.5) is smaller than the connecting cylindrical part (2.6) as well as the lower cylindrical part (2.4). The lower cylindrical part (2.4) and the central cylindrical part (2.5) are divided into four flexible legs (2.7) to (2.10), forming the flexible collet. Four flexible legs (2.7 to 2.10) are shaped identically and partially reach the connecting cylindrical part (2.6). |
| US11879557B1 |
Clapper check valve assembly
A clapper comprises a first valve body piece, a second valve body piece, wherein the second valve body piece is separate from the first valve body piece, and a seal. The first valve body piece has a seal groove. The second valve body piece has an angled edge. The seal is disposed in the seal groove of the first valve body piece. When the first and second valve body pieces are coupled together, radial compression of the seal between the seal groove and the angled edge causes the seal to be retained within the clapper. |
| US11879553B2 |
Steam valve and power generation system
A steam valve having a first inclined surface, which is formed at the distal end portion of a valve rod and in which the outer diameter of the valve rod increases from the distal end toward the base end of the valve rod, and a second inclined surface, which is formed on the inside of a portion of a main valve that is positioned on the base-end side of the valve rod and which inclines with the same inclination angle as the first inclined surface. In a state in which a slave valve and the main valve are closed the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface are separated from each other, and when the slave valve and the main valve are in a fully open state the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface abut each other. |
| US11879548B2 |
Subassembly for double-door transfer system with simplified manufacture
Subassembly fora double-door leaktight connection system between two closed spaces, the system including two flanges able to be secured to each other, and two doors each normally closing an opening delimited by a flange, the subassembly including a flange and a seal, the seal being intended to provide leaktight contact between the flange and the seal, between the seal and the other flange of the connection system and between the seal and the door closing the opening of the flange, the flange including a groove and the seal being a part moulded onto the flange and being partly received in the groove. |
| US11879547B2 |
Device for actuating a park lock in an automatic transmission a motor vehicle
A device for actuating a park lock in an automatic transmission of a motor vehicle, in which a gear position selector can be used to set at least one drive-, neutral- and park position. When the park position is selected, a park lock that is operatively connected to the automatic transmission can be actuated, and it can then be activated or deactivated with an emergency actuator device that can be operated manually. The emergency actuating device has a toothed wheel (gear) that can be made to engage with a spur gear that is configured as an intermediate toothed wheel (gear). A first engaging element engages into a control cam provided on the spur gear and, when the spur gear moves, the first engaging element can be moved in order to activate and deactivate the park lock in the control cam. |
| US11879545B2 |
Parking brake for a motor vehicle and motor vehicle comprising the parking brake
A parking brake includes an inhibitor device (31), which can be associated with a drive shaft (3) for rotating therewith, the inhibitor device (31) being actuated by centrifugal force. The parking brake further includes a locking member (33) adapted to engage the inhibitor device (31) when actuated. The inhibitor device (31) is configured to prevent the engagement of the locking member with the inhibitor device when the inhibitor device rotates at a speed greater than a minimum speed, so as to prevent the application of the parking brake. |
| US11879544B2 |
Method for avoiding activation of a sailing functionality, a transmission system and a vehicle comprising a transmission system
A transmission system avoids activation of a sailing functionality in a vehicle. The transmission system is configured for automatic gear-shifting in an automatic mode and manual gear-shifting by a user in a manual mode. The transmission system includes a user input device configured for manually changing the operational mode between the automatic and manual modes. The transmission system includes a transmission control unit for determining a recommended gear in the automatic and manual modes. In the manual mode, an operating gear of the transmission system is detected by the transmission control unit. A change of the operational mode from manual to automatic by means of the user input device is detected, and if the detected operating gear in the manual mode when changing to automatic mode is lower than the recommended gear, the sailing functionality in the automatic mode is deactivated. |
| US11879543B2 |
Hydraulic damping rail for power shift transmission
Systems and apparatuses include a power shift transmission including a plurality of clutch valves, each clutch valve actuatable between an open position providing flow to a corresponding clutch pack and a closed position inhibiting flow to the corresponding clutch pack; and a hydraulic damping rail including a primary rail wall defining a primary rail volume, a rail inlet structured to provide communication of hydraulic fluid between a hydraulic pump and the primary rail volume, and a plurality of rail outlets, each rail outlet corresponding to one of the plurality of clutch valves and structured to provide communication between the primary rail volume and the corresponding one of the plurality of clutch valves. |
| US11879538B2 |
Planetary gearset and a vehicle or stationary unit comprising such gearset
A planetary gearset including a gear arrangement including a centrally arranged sun gear rotationally fixable to a drive shaft, a set of planet gears distributed circumferentially around the sun gear, a ring gear member extending circumferentially around the planet gears, a ring gear, planet gear shafts arranged centrally in a corresponding planet gear, planet gear bearings arranged between a corresponding planet gear shaft and planet gear, wherein each planet gear shaft includes a planet gear shaft channel with an inlet opening and an outlet opening, a planet carrier connected to the set of planet gears via the planet gear shafts, wherein each planet gear shaft extends in an axial direction from the planet gear through the planet carrier and includes a protruding portion that protrudes out from the planet carrier and includes the inlet opening. |
| US11879535B2 |
Bearing assembly for pulley
A pulley assembly is disclosed herein that includes a shaft having a shaft length. A plurality of rolling elements are supported on a radially outer surface of the at least one shaft. In one aspect, the plurality of rolling elements are cylindrical rollers, the cylindrical rollers can each have a rolling element length and a rolling element diameter, and a ratio of the rolling element length to the rolling element diameter can be at least 1.0. A pulley is provided that surrounds the plurality of rolling elements, the pulley defines an outer raceway for the rolling elements, and the pulley defines a support surface configured to support a cable. A pair of washers are also arranged on axially opposite outer sides of the pulley and the rolling elements. |
| US11879531B1 |
Welded torque converter component
A method of forming a welded connection between a hub and a plate component in a transmission assembly is provided. The method includes providing the plate component which includes a radially extending portion and an opening in a connection region to the hub, forming a flare bevel with an axial extension that extends beyond a projection of a thickness of the radially extending portion of the plate component at the opening, locating the plate component with the flare bevel and at least a portion of the axial extension on the hub, welding in a recess formed between the flare bevel and the hub to connect the plate component to the hub with the weld, and removing at least a portion of the axial extension after the welding. |
| US11879521B2 |
Wire clip
A wire clip includes a longitudinal hole and a longitudinal through-channel having a generally U-shaped cross section wherein a first end of the longitudinal through-channel is in communication with a lateral opening and a second end of the longitudinal through-channel is closed. |
| US11879520B2 |
Friction transmission belt, cord for same, and manufacturing method for same
The present invention pertains to a friction transmission belt that includes a core cable. The core cable includes a cord comprising: a core yarn containing high elastic-modulus fibers; and a plurality of sheath yarns that are disposed around the core yarn and that contain low elastic-modulus fibers. The cord is twisted and the proportion of the average diameter of the sheath yarn to the average diameter of the core yarn is 0.2 to 0.4. |
| US11879515B1 |
Centrifugal pendulum absorber bumper
A centrifugal pendulum absorber includes a center plate arranged to receive a torque, a first pendulum connected to the center plate, a second pendulum mass connected to the center plate, and a resilient bumper disposed between the first and second pendulum masses. The first pendulum mass and the second pendulum mass axially bracket the center plate. The resilient bumper is connected to the first and second pendulum masses. The resilient bumper includes a core enclosed by a casing. The core is a metal and the casing is a polymer. |
| US11879514B2 |
Composite impact resistance apparatus and applications thereof
Disclosed are a compound impact-resistant device and an application thereof. The compound impact-resistant device includes an inner cylinder, a first pressure sensor and an outer cylinder; an inner cavity of the inner cylinder is connected to a magnetorheological damper, a spiral valve element, a floating piston and a spring from bottom to top; and the outer cylinder is connected to a piston rod, a bottom end of the piston rod penetrates a top of the inner cylinder, the spring and the floating piston to be connected to the spiral valve element, and a portion below the spiral valve element is filled with hydraulic oil. The compound impact-resistant device can provide specific initial support force and achieve active self-adaptation to dynamic impact, thus solving the problems that traditional hydraulic buffers cannot provide initial support force and traditional mechanical crushing members have difficulty in providing large support force. |
| US11879513B2 |
Friction material
A friction material comprising: (a) at least one lubricant, wherein the at least one lubricant includes an amount of graphite, and wherein at least about 30 percent by weight of the graphite has a particle size of greater than about 500 microns using a sieve analysis; (b) at least one metal containing constituent for imparting reinforcement, thermal conductivity, and/or friction when the friction material is brought into contact with a movable member, wherein the at least one metal containing constituent includes iron and an iron containing compound; (c) a micro-particulated material; (d) one or more filler materials; (e) optionally at least one processing aid; (f) a balance being an organic binder, wherein the organic binder has less than 1 percent by weight of free phenol; wherein the friction material is free of asbestos and substantially devoid of copper. |
| US11879511B2 |
Brake assembly
A disc brake assembly having brake pads, a brake carrier, a caliper, and an actuating arrangement. The caliper is slidable with respect to the brake carrier for clamping and release of a rotor by the brake pads. The actuating arrangement is configured to selectively move the caliper and the brake carrier relative to each other generally transverse to a first longitudinal axis so as to lock or inhibit sliding of the caliper relative to the carrier. |
| US11879507B2 |
High-stability and large-torque magnetorheological fluid clutch
The present disclosure is a high-stability and large-torque magnetorheological fluid clutch. Firstly, in order to prevent sedimentation of the magnetorheological fluid, blades are installed on the disc body of an input disc. When the clutch operates in a power interruption mode, the blades can stir the magnetorheological fluid, so that the sedimented magnetorheological fluid is uniformly mixed. Secondly, in order to improve the maximum transmission torque of the magnetorheological fluid clutch, an excitation magnetic field is increased in a mode that a permanent magnet and an electromagnet are connected in series. Meanwhile, a third electric push rod is used for pushing the input disc, and the magnetorheological fluid works in a shearing-extruding working mode, so that the yield stress of the magnetorheological fluid is improved. Therefore, the maximum transmission torque of the magnetorheological fluid clutch is improved. |
| US11879503B2 |
Rotationally stiff key for coupling non-parallel shafts
A stiff key provides rigid coupling between a pair of shafts, such as a motor shaft and a rotary position sensor. The key may have a main body and a protrusion from the main body, such as from a middle portion of the main body. One of the protrusion or the main body may engage one part of one of the shafts being coupled together, and the other of the protrusion or the main body may engage a part of the other of the shafts. For example the protrusion may be in a keyway of one shaft and the main body may engage a recess or flat of the other shaft. The key and the coupling may be used in applications where space is at a premium, for example in a missile. |
| US11879502B2 |
Preload assembly for roller bearings
A preload assembly for bearings comprising in combinations a threaded bolt, an anti-rotational washer, a serrated edge locking washer, and a threaded locking nut having a shallow outer profile and at least four locking notches in an outer edge thereof. |
| US11879499B2 |
Transmission shaft assembly, transmission shaft and associated method
A transmission shaft assembly for a rolling stand for use in a metal rolling mill. The transmission shaft assembly transmits lubricant through the assembly. The transmission shaft assembly includes a shaft having an outer periphery and defining a centrally positioned longitudinal opening extending from a first end to an opposed second end of the shaft. The shaft defines a plurality of internal passageways in the shaft. The transmission shaft assembly also includes a rotary distributor mounted on the outer periphery of the shaft. The shaft assembly provides a conduit for the lubricant through the plurality of internal passageways in the shaft. |
| US11879496B2 |
Shipping component and electronic device
An electronic device includes a fixed component, a removable component removably connected to the fixed component, and a cable. The shipping component includes a locking component, a wire clamping component sleeved on the locking component, and a fixing component. The wire clamping component is provided with a wire clamping part for clamping and locking the cable. The locking component may penetrate through the fixed component and be locked and connected to the removable component, and the fixing component may limit the distance between the fixed component and the removable component. The removable component may be locked and connected to the fixed component by the shipping component, the cable of the electronic device is synchronously clamped to the shipping component, and the cable cannot be used and electrified when the shipping component is not removed. |
| US11879494B1 |
Locknut with u-shaped spring member
A locknut which uses a U-shaped spring member that is mounted in a nut body that applies frictional pressure onto a threaded member that engages with said nut body. |
| US11879493B2 |
Split nut
A split nut with an outer body and an inner body formed of two jaws for gripping a threaded rod. The outer body has an inner surface defining tapered axial channel and includes a separator between the jaws to guide the jaws against an inner surface of the tapered axial channel. The inner surface can be circular in cross section and the outer body can also have an outer surface be circular in cross section. A lock is arranged to lock the jaws in an axial position at which the jaws are sufficiently close to force the jaws into threaded engagement with the threaded rod. The lock can also lock the jaws in an additional axial position at which the threaded rod can be moved freely axially between the jaws. The lock can comprise a locking pin movable within the outer body into respective slots corresponding to each locking position. |
| US11879492B2 |
Nut and fixing structure of nut
To reduce the load required to press-fit a nut into a plate material, the nut includes a base part 2 provided with a female screw 18, a cylindrical protrusion part 3 protruding from one surface of the base part and a plurality of foot parts 4 protruding from an outer peripheral surface side of the protrusion part. An end of the respective foot parts closer to the protrusion part is formed so that a width gradually expands from a tip end side toward a protrusion part side, and that both outer sides of the end are arc-shaped in plan view. |
| US11879491B2 |
Screw with milling-ribs for countersinking the screw and use of the screw
In order to prevent wood fringes at the edge of a hole from a countersunk screw (1), the screw-head (2) is provided with a tapering underside and inclined milling-ribs with cavities between the milling-ribs on the tapering underside. |
| US11879489B2 |
Method for covering a screw head in a sealed manner
A method for covering a screw head of a screw which penetrates through a workpiece surface in a sealed manner by means of a viscous coating material is disclosed. The method includes the steps of applying a first strip of the viscous coating material onto the workpiece surface at a first inclination relative to the workpiece surface, the first strip of the viscous coating material, after having been applied, at most partially covering the screw head; and applying a second strip of the viscous coating material to the workpiece surface at a second inclination relative to the workpiece surface, the second strip of the viscous coating material, after having been applied, overlapping the first strip in such a way that the screw head is fully covered, the first inclination and the second inclination being opposite one another. The invention furthermore relates to an application system. |
| US11879485B2 |
Snap-fit assembly for securing electronic components at hard-to-reach locations
A snap-fit assembly that allows securely attaching and locking components to each other or to wall-like objects. The snap-fit assembly includes an electronic device with a plastic housing designed to have at the same surface a set of oppositely disposed hooks and a tab for defining an area which is shaped and dimensioned to receive a sliding mechanical bracket. The hooks guide the mechanical bracket into place and securely attach the mechanical bracket to the plastic housing, while the tab forms a stop device for the mechanical bracket, while at the same time locking into a locking opening formed at the mechanical tab. |
| US11879482B1 |
Modular ceiling fixture mounting device and method of use
A modular ceiling fixture mounting device for mounting a ceiling fixture without attaching it to a ceiling includes first, second, and third tubes, which are selectively attachable, and a connector, which is attached to the third tube. A second section of the first tube extends from an upper end of a first section. A rear edge of the first section is positionable along an intersection of walls of a room. An article of mounting hardware is inserted through mounting holes positioned in the first section to attach the first tube to a structural element of at least one of the walls. The second section extends toward a ceiling of the room, the second tube extends substantially perpendicularly to the first section into the room, and the third tube is substantially parallel to the walls. A fixture can be suspended in the room by attachment to the connector. |
| US11879476B2 |
Closed impeller and method for producing closed impeller
A closed impeller includes an impeller body including a plurality of blade portions, and a shroud fitted on the impeller body. The shroud is press formed into a curved shape along end portions of the blade portions. The shroud includes a plurality of protrusions protruding from a surface facing the impeller body and extending, and curved, along the end portions of the plurality of blade portions. An amount of protrusion of each of the protrusions is less than a thickness of the shroud. A brazing material is provided at least on end portions of the protrusions. |
| US11879471B2 |
Mobile climate control assembly and method of use
A method of utilizing a mobile climate control assembly to selectively generate air flow across an angular range and at various velocities that includes providing first and second fan blower wheel assemblies each retained in a housing, having a wheel blade member operably coupled to a motor and operably configured to rotate 360° around an axis of rotation, and having an air deflector wall surrounding a partial circumference of the wheel member to direct generated air outwardly from the housing and electronically controlling the motor(s) to independently rotate the wheel members to generate an ambient air velocity gradient along at least an approximate 90° angular traverse path outwardly from the at least one housing without rotating the housing or the air deflector wall of each of the first and second fan blower-wheel assemblies. |
| US11879466B2 |
Electromagnetic rotary drive, a centrifugal pump and a pump unit
An electromagnetic rotary drive includes a rotor and a stator. The rotor magnetically driven without contact about an axial direction, and magnetically levitated without contact with respect to the stator. The rotor actively magnetically levitated in a radial plane and passively magnetically stabilized in the axial direction against tilting. The stator has coil cores, each including a longitudinal limb extending in the axial direction and a transverse limb arranged in the radial plane. The transverse limb extends from the longitudinal limb and is bounded by an end face. A concentrated winding is arranged on each of the longitudinal limbs surrounding a respective longitudinal limb. The end faces have a first distance in the radial direction from a first portion and a second distance in the radial direction from a second portion, the second distance greater than the first distance. |
| US11879460B2 |
Compressor modulation system with multi-way valve
A compressor may include first and second scrolls, an axial biasing chamber, and a control valve. The second scroll includes an outer port and an inner port. The outer and inner ports may be open to respective intermediate-pressure compression pockets. The control valve may be in fluid communication with the inner port, the outer port, and the axial biasing chamber. Movement of the control valve into the first position allows fluid communication between the inner port and the axial biasing chamber. Movement of the control valve into the second position allows fluid communication between the outer port and the axial biasing chamber. |
| US11879450B2 |
Alternator and electronic fuel injection for oil well pumps
Oil well auxiliary power system. The oil well auxiliary power system includes a prime mover coupled to a pumpjack. The prime mover comprises a motor. A stub shaft is coupled to the motor of the prime mover. A gear system is coupled to the stub shaft. A generator is coupled to the gear system. |
| US11879449B2 |
Piezoelectric pump with vibrating plate, protrusion and valve arrangement
The present disclosure includes: a vibrating plate having a piezoelectric body connected to a main surface thereof; a cover including a top plate that faces another main surface of the vibrating plate and that has an opening part, and a side wall connected to an outer peripheral portion of the top plate so as to surround a space between the top plate and the vibrating plate; a support portion connected to the side wall and supports an outer periphery of the vibrating plate; an opening between the side wall and the vibrating plate; and a protrusion on any one out of the top plate, the side wall, and the vibrating plate so as to protrude into the space. The protrusion is provided between the opening part of the top plate and the side wall in a cross section. |
| US11879446B2 |
Compressor
A compressor includes a case, a compression unit having a cylinder, a piston disposed inside the cylinder, and a driving unit for reciprocating the piston, and a support unit elastically supporting the compression unit to be spaced apart from an inner surface of the case. The support unit includes a wire spring having a plurality of linear portions arranged in parallel with one another and curved portions each connecting two adjacent linear portions. The wire spring includes a first wire spring and a second wire spring symmetrically disposed with each other. The wire spring includes a connecting portion connecting the first wire spring and the second wire spring, and the connecting portion is supported by the case. Accordingly, a simplified structure can be obtained and a manufacturing cost can be reduced. |
| US11879443B2 |
Synchronizing joint
A joint for the angularly adjustable drive-connection of a cylinder block and a driveshaft of a hydrostatic bent axis piston unit. The joint has a shank which is rotatable about its longitudinal axis defining a joint axis, on both ends of the shank roller carriers project radially and basically perpendicular to the joint axis. On each roller carrier a roller is provided rotatable around a roller axis. The rollers are secured in axial direction against slipping-off of the roller carriers by means of an embossed area located axially outside of the roller on the respective distal end portion of the roller carrier. |
| US11879438B2 |
Modified Wye ring
Methods for replacing a Wye-ring of a wind turbine generator preferably, but not necessarily, in-situ are described along with a combination of three arcuate Wye-ring sections that when assembled comprise a Wye-ring. The method after gaining access to the Wye-ring typically comprises: removing all or most of the damaged Wye-ring; installing the replacement sections typically by welding or brazing them in place; insulating the new ring; installing new blocking; and adhesively securing the new blocking in place. |
| US11879431B2 |
Correcting blade pitch in a wind turbine
There is provided a method (40) of correcting blade pitch in a wind turbine (10) having a tower (12) and a plurality of rotor blades (18). The method (40) comprises: receiving (410) sensor output data from one or more wind turbine sensors (141), the sensor output data including data indicative of excitation of the tower (12) for a plurality of different pitch angles of a particular one of the blades (18); determining (420) a corrected pitch reference of the particular blade (18), the corrected pitch reference corresponding to a minimum tower excitation based on the received sensor output data; and, sending (430) the corrected pitch reference to a pitch actuator system (24) of the particular blade (18). |
| US11879430B2 |
Method for detecting a sensor malfunction of a load sensor of a wind power installation
A method for detecting a sensor malfunction of a load sensor of a wind power installation having a rotor and at least one rotor blade, wherein the load sensor is configured to detect a loading variable of one of the rotor blades, and the sensor malfunction involves the functional freezing of a sensor signal from the load sensor, such that it remains temporally constant, wherein at least one loading variable of the rotor blade is estimated and, in the event that the sensor signal is temporally constant, a comparability test is executed wherein, according to the at least one estimated loading variable, a check is executed as to whether a non-constant sensor signal is to be anticipated, and a sensor malfunction is identified by reference to the comparability test. |
| US11879428B2 |
Wind turbine blade
A wind turbine blade includes an elongated blade body extending from a root to a tip with a trailing edge, whereby at least one beam-like reinforcement means is integrated in the blade body adjacent to the trailing edge for reinforcing the region of the trailing edge, with the reinforcement means extending partly over the length of the blade body, wherein the reinforcement means is a pre-casted carbon beam including carbon fibers. |
| US11879427B2 |
Wind turbine blade assembly
A wind turbine blade assembly includes a first blade half and a second blade half fixed to the first blade half, defining a blade interior therebetween. The wind turbine blade assembly includes a shear web includes at least one aperture formed therein. The wind turbine blade assembly includes at least one bulkhead attached to the shear web, wherein the shear web and the at least one bulkhead are disposed in the blade interior. In some embodiments the at least one bulkhead includes a frame and a removable lid in order to expose the blade interior and the lid is returnably fixable to the at least one bulkhead. In some embodiments the first and second bulkheads include fluid conduits disposed therethrough and are spaced from one another to define first and second air circulation zones. |
| US11879426B2 |
Wind turbine rotor blade assembly having a structural trailing edge
A rotor blade assembly includes a rotor blade defining a pressure side and a suction side extending between a leading edge and a trailing edge. Further, the rotor blade assembly includes at least one structural feature secured within the rotor blade and spaced apart from the trailing edge to define a void between the pressure side, the suction side, and the trailing edge. Moreover, the rotor blade assembly includes an adhesive filling the void between the pressure side, the suction side, and the trailing edge to provide an adhesive connection between the pressure side, the suction side, the trailing edge, and the structural feature(s). In addition, the adhesive contacts the structural feature(s) at an interface and defines a fillet profile. |
| US11879425B2 |
System and method for controlling blade pitch of wind turbine rotor blades in an idling state of the rotor hub
A proactive method prevents vibrations in one or more rotor blades of a wind turbine when the wind turbine is in a standstill idling state with a rotor hub free to rotate. The method determines a minimum revolution rate of the rotor blades that prevents vibrations of the rotor blades and that the actual revolution rate of the rotor blades is below the minimum revolution rate. A wind parameter is detected and determined to be above a threshold limit. The method also detects if grid power is available for pitching the rotor blades. Based on the wind parameter, a controller determines a pitch angle for one or more of the rotor blades to increase rotation of the blades to at least the minimum revolution rate. The controller initiates pitching the rotor blades to increase the revolution rate of the rotor blades prior to vibrations being induced in the rotor blades. |
| US11879419B2 |
Engine intake structure for vehicles
An engine intake structure comprises an intake passage member 18 which defines an intake passage 36 for supplying air to an internal combustion engine 12, and which also defines a resonator chamber 40 in communication with the intake passage 36; and an in-vehicle device 14 located in an engine room 10 of a vehicle and having a preset reference temperature for temperature control, the intake passage member 18 being located above and adjacent to the in-vehicle device 14. The intake passage 36 extends above the in-vehicle device 14 so as to at least partially overlap the resonator chamber 40 as viewed in a vertical direction, thereby forming a two-layer structure, which makes the in-vehicle device 14 less affected by ambient temperature in the upper part of the engine room 10. |
| US11879415B2 |
Jet engine for aircraft
A jet engine for propelling aircraft, capable of providing thrust from rest to high speeds is provided. The engine has an axial compressor (16) or several axial compressors located on the same plane and is driven by a gas generator. At the outlet of the turbine there is a gasification chamber (23) into which more fuel is injected. Combustion of the gases from the gasification chamber is performed in two combustion chambers (18) with a rectangular cross-section, separated by a central body (10). The exhaust of the gases is performed in nozzles, each with a square convergent/divergent cross-section (19) and (21). The cross-section of the throats (26) can be adjusted by means of two mobile elements (20). The final section of the central body (10) forms a wedge-shape (27), enabling the continued expansion of the exhaust gases. |
| US11879409B2 |
Systems and methods utilizing gas temperature as a power source
Systems and generating power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation to supply electrical power. In embodiments, an inlet temperature of a flow of gas from a source to an ORC unit may be determined. The source may connect to a main pipeline. The main pipeline may connect to a supply pipeline. The supply pipeline may connect to the ORC unit thereby to allow gas to flow from the source to the ORC unit. Heat from the flow of gas may cause the ORC unit to generate electrical power. The outlet temperature of the flow of the gas from the ORC unit to a return pipe may be determined. A bypass valve, positioned on a bypass pipeline connecting the supply pipeline to the return pipeline, may be adjusted to a position sufficient to maintain temperature of the flow of gas above a threshold based on the inlet and outlet temperature. |
| US11879397B2 |
Gas turbine engine with staggered epicyclic gearbox
Embodiments of the invention are shown in the figures, where a gas turbine engine for an aircraft includes: an engine core including a turbine, a compressor, and a core shaft connecting the turbine to the compressor; a fan including a plurality of fan blades; and a gearbox that receives an input from the core shaft and outputs drive to the fan so as to drive the fan about a rotational axis at a lower rotational speed than the core shaft, wherein the gearbox is an epicyclic gearbox with a plurality of planet gears arranged in first and second sets of planet gears, the planet gears of the first set being positioned displaced relative to the planet gears of the second set in a direction parallel to the rotational axis. |
| US11879394B2 |
Shut off valves and components thereof for ecology fuel return systems
In at least one aspect of this disclosure, a shut off valve for an ecology fuel return system can include an inlet for receiving a fluid, an outlet for effusing the fluid, and a valve member configured to move between an open position such that the valve member allows fluid to effuse from the outlet and a closed position such that the valve member prevents fluid from effusing from the outlet. The valve member can include a pressure deflector configured to prevent fluid flow from biasing the valve member toward the closed position. |
| US11879393B2 |
Fuel systems
A fuel system can include a total flow line configured to receive a total flow and a primary flow line connected to the total flow line. The primary flow line can be in fluid communication with one or more primary fuel nozzles of a nozzle assembly. The fuel system can include a secondary flow line connected to the total flow line in parallel with the primary flow line, the secondary flow line in fluid communication with a plurality of secondary flow nozzles of the nozzle assembly. The fuel system can include a flow split system configured to control a flow split between a primary flow of the primary flow line and a secondary flow of the secondary flow line. |
| US11879391B2 |
Method and apparatus for cooling the ambient air at the inlet of gas combustion turbine generators
Embodiments provide a method and apparatus to lower the temperature and heat content of the ambient air at the inlet to a gas combustion turbine to enhance power generation. Embodiments can use multiple, staged direct contact air chillers, variable flow secondary water chilling systems, constant flow primary water chilling systems with water chilling units arranged for parallel chilled water flow, and a coolant water circulation system used for heat rejection with open cooling towers. Alternatives can use a chilled water thermal storage system, and/or waste heat to drive at least part of the water chilling process. With the included apparatus a method to allow adiabatic air chilling is available for operation during periods of lower ambient air conditions when needs for power augmentation may not be as great. |
| US11879390B2 |
De-icing device for an air intake of an aircraft turbojet engine nacelle
The invention relates to a de-icing device for an air intake of an aircraft turbojet engine nacelle extending along an X-axis in which an air stream flows from upstream to downstream, the air intake having an inner cavity, extending annularly about the X-axis, which comprises an inner wall facing the X-axis and an outer wall which is opposite the inner wall, the walls being connected by a leading edge, the de-icing device comprising at least one injector for injecting a stream of hot air into the inner cavity, the injector comprising a nozzle extending along a nozzle axis, the nozzle being configured to inject a stream of hot air having a dissymmetry along the nozzle axis. |
| US11879389B2 |
Concentric introduction of the waste-gate mass flow into a flow-optimized axial diffusor
An exhaust turbine includes a turbine wheel having a plurality of rotor blades, an exhaust outlet where the exhaust outlet is arranged downstream of the rotor blades and is delimited radial to the outside by an axial turbine diffusor. An exhaust mass flow can be output in an axial flow direction by the exhaust outlet duct and the axial turbine diffusor opens downstream, radially to the outside at a non-constant diffusor-opening angle, such that at a first diffusor-opening angle deviates from a second diffusor-opening angle by at least 1°. The exhaust turbine further includes a waste gate duct, the outlet region of which opens into the diffusor or directly downstream of the diffusor into the exhaust outlet duct. The waste gate duct is designed to generate a substantially axial flow direction of a waste gate mass flow at the outlet region of the waste gate duct. |
| US11879384B2 |
Methods and systems for starting a gas turbine engine
Methods and systems of starting a gas turbine engine are provided. During startup, a fuel pressure associated with a primary fuel supply of the gas turbine engine is monitored. A low-pressure event for the primary fuel supply is detected when the fuel pressure falls below a predetermined threshold. Responsive to detecting the low pressure event, an electric backup boost pump is activated by an engine controller to provide fuel to the gas turbine engine. |
| US11879381B2 |
Two-stroke engine, and handheld power tool
A two-stroke engine (1) is disclosed comprising a cylinder (2), a piston (3) arranged to reciprocate in the cylinder (2), a crankcase (5), a fuel injector (7) configured to inject fuel into the crankcase (5), an air inlet (9) connected to the crankcase (5), and a stratified scavenging intake (11) connected to the cylinder (2). The engine (1) comprises a throttle (13) configured to control the amount of air supplied to the air inlet (9) and to the stratified scavenging intake (11). The present disclosure further relates to handheld power tool (50) comprising an engine (1). |
| US11879378B2 |
Spark ignition internal combustion engine
An internal combustion engine with controlled ignition comprises a cylinder, a relative piston, and a head between which a combustion chamber is operationally defined. The cylinder and the piston define a first prismatic coupling. The engine also comprises a pre-chamber made directly inside the combustion chamber, and a male element stably connected to an upper surface of the piston to penetrate the pre-chamber at least in one portion of the relative motion of the piston in the cylinder. A spark plug is arranged to look out into the pre-chamber. |
| US11879371B2 |
Heating conductor for an exhaust gas heating arrangement
A heating conductor for an exhaust gas heating arrangement for an exhaust gas system for an internal combustion engine includes a plurality of heating conductor sections. At least one throughflow opening, preferably a plurality of throughflow openings through which exhaust gas can flow, is or are provided in at least one heating conductor section, preferably in a plurality of heating conductor sections or in each heating conductor section. |
| US11879370B2 |
Integrated power converter to support power outputs at different potential for vehicles with a heated catalyst
A vehicle includes a power converter that receives power, and has first and second outputs, a low voltage battery that receives power from the power converter via the first output, and a heating element that receives power from the power converter via the second output, and provides heat to a catalyst of an exhaust system. The vehicle also includes a controller that commands the converter to provide power to the heating element via the second output according to a temperature of the catalyst. |
| US11879369B2 |
Vehicle control method and vehicle control device
Set a lower limit for an engine revolution speed when an accelerator is off while a temperature of the gasoline particulate filter is equal to or lower than a predetermined first temperature or equal to or higher than a predetermined second temperature, the predetermined second temperature being higher than the predetermined first temperature, and continue the lower limit setting for the engine revolution speed until the accelerator becomes on when the temperature of the gasoline particulate filter increases over the predetermined first temperature from the predetermined first temperature or lower or decreases below the predetermined second temperature from the predetermined second temperature or higher after the lower limit for the engine revolution speed is set. |
| US11879364B2 |
Gas turbine efficiency and power augmentation improvements utilizing heated compressed air
The present invention discloses a novel apparatus and methods for augmenting the power of a gas turbine engine, improving gas turbine engine operation, and reducing the response time necessary to meet changing demands of a power plant. Improvements in power augmentation and engine operation include systems and methods for preheating a steam injection system. |
| US11879362B1 |
Segmented ceramic matrix composite vane endwall integration with turbine shroud ring and mounting thereof
A turbine section of a gas turbine engine includes a case, a plurality of flow path components, and a mounting system. The case extends circumferentially at least partway around an axis of the gas turbine engine. The plurality of flow path components includes a flow path segment and a turbine vane. The mounting system couples the flow path segment to the case to support the flow path segment radially relative to the axis of the gas turbine engine. |
| US11879361B2 |
Vane made of composite material for a turbine engine stator including a hollow core made of non-porous plastic
A vane for a turbine engine includes a body in the form of an aerodynamic profile formed by a shell produced from a composite material formed from a three-dimensional textile of reinforcement fibres consolidated by a hardened resin. The shell forms a pressure surface and a suction surface of the vane connected to each other while forming on one side a leading edge and on the opposite side a trailing edge of the vane, and a core including a core body surrounded by the shell. The core is produced from non-porous plastics material, and the core body is in the form of an aerodynamic profile and delimits at least one closed cavity of the core. |
| US11879358B2 |
Temperature barrier coating for rim-rotor
A rim-rotor assembly has an annular structure including a composite rim and a hub. Blades project from the hub, tips of the blades contacting the annular structure, the blades configured to be loaded in compression against the annular structure. A thermal barrier is in the annular structure, the thermal barrier defining at least part of a radially inward surface of the annular structure. The tips of the blades contact the thermal barrier, the thermal barrier being a thermal barrier coating. |
| US11879357B2 |
Turbine blade for a gas turbine engine
A turbine blade includes an aerofoil including a leading edge, a trailing edge, a first sidewall, a second sidewall, and an internal cooling circuit disposed within the aerofoil and configured to direct a cooling fluid within the aerofoil. The turbine blade includes at least one first recessed portion formed on the first sidewall proximal to a tip of the turbine blade. The first recessed portion is disposed proximal to and spaced apart from the trailing edge of the aerofoil. The first recessed portion includes a base surface, a first surface, and a second surface. The first recessed portion further includes at least one slot extending from the first surface to the internal cooling circuit. The slot is configured to allow a flow of the cooling fluid from the internal cooling circuit to the first recessed portion. |
| US11879353B2 |
Blade set and blisk
A blade set of the present disclosure is exposed to a working fluid, which includes a blade main bodies which are disposed at intervals in a circumferential direction about an axis and each extending in a radial direction with respect to the axis wherein a tip end surface is formed on an outer circumferential side of each blade main body and the tip end surface of the blade main body includes a leading edge side region positioned on an upstream side in a flow direction of the working fluid along the axis and a trailing edge side region positioned on a downstream side in the flow direction, and a shroud which is provided on an outer circumferential side of the blade main bodies and covering either the leading edge side regions or the trailing edge side regions of the blade main bodies. |
| US11879341B2 |
Turbine for a turbine engine
A turbine for a turbine engine extending along an axis includes an annular casing and at least one turbine stage having a nozzle and a rotor impeller wheel surrounded by a sealing ring with an abradable element. The impeller wheel and the sealing ring are located downstream of the nozzle, and the sealing ring has an upstream end held on the casing by locking means. The turbine includes elastic sealing means in contact with the locking means as well as with the nozzle or the casing so as to press the locking means against the sealing ring. The locking means includes a radially outer portion with a C-shaped cross-section and a radial portion extending radially inwards from the outer portion. The sealing means include two elastic seals bearing on the radial portion, respectively, on either side of the radial portion. |
| US11879335B2 |
Method and system for directional drilling
The invention relates to variation of concentrations of abrasive particles in a stream of drilling fluid mixed with abrasive particles, passed as an abrasive jet through abrasive nozzle(s) of a drill bit along rotations thereof, to vary the erosive power of the stream along angular sections of the borehole for directional drilling. During subsequent time periods majorities of abrasive particles are alternately deflected into two parallel channels with a different flow resistance. A resulting velocity difference between said majorities makes that the subsequently deflected majorities recombine downstream of the channels, so that high concentration stream portions of the combined majorities are formed which alternate low concentration stream portions. Synchronising the frequency of the stream portions with the rotational velocity of the drill bit results in a consistently higher erosive power of the abrasive jet within a selected angular section of the borehole than outside thereof. |
| US11879334B2 |
Rotary steerable system with cutters
A rotary steerable tool may include a tool body with an upper end and a lower end. Additionally, the tool body may include at least one steering assembly extending from the tool body and includes at least one steering actuator configured to extend beyond other portions of the steering assembly. Furthermore, at least one cutter may be disposed on the rotary steerable tool a distance from the at least one steering actuator. |
| US11879333B2 |
Rotary steerable drilling assembly and method
A rotary steerable drilling assembly for directional drilling includes a driveshaft rotatably disposed in a driveshaft housing, a bend adjustment assembly coupled to the driveshaft housing, a bearing mandrel coupled to the bend adjustment assembly, and a torque control assembly including a rotor configured to couple with a drill string, a stator assembly coupled to the downhole motor, and a torque control actuator assembly configured to control the amount of torque transmitted between the rotor and the stator assembly, wherein the bend adjustment assembly includes a first position providing a first deflection angle between a longitudinal axis of the driveshaft housing and a longitudinal axis of the bearing mandrel, wherein the bend adjustment assembly includes a second position providing a second deflection angle between the longitudinal axis of the driveshaft housing and the longitudinal axis of the bearing mandrel, the second deflection angle being different from the first deflection angle. |
| US11879331B2 |
Vibro-anchoring system integrated into horizontal directional rig
An anchoring device for a horizontal directional rig is provided. The anchoring device uses vibrations from a motor to drive an anchor into the ground in a more efficient manner than traditional stake down systems. The vibrating motor is mounted to a stake down carriage. The oscillations from the motor allow the steel anchor to penetrate the ground with a small axial load and therein allows greater surface and holding force. |
| US11879327B2 |
System and method of transient electromagnetic advanced detection
Disclosed is a system and a method of transient electromagnetic advanced detection. The system includes a detection host, an electromagnetic signal transmitter, a probe, and a communication device. The system and method of transient electromagnetic advance detection disclosed by examples of the present disclosure can realize an early-warning through a transient electromagnetic advance detection in a borehole while drilling the borehole in a tunnel or a roadway. |
| US11879326B2 |
Magnetic permeability sensor for using a single sensor to detect magnetic permeable objects and their direction
Apparatus, methods, and systems are provided to count one or more magnetically permeable objects that have passed by a magnetic sensor and determine a direction thereof. The apparatus comprises a first permanent magnet; a second permanent magnet; a magnetic field sensor disposed between opposing poles of the first permanent magnet and the second permanent magnet; and a circuit connected to the magnetic field sensor, the circuit configured to count one or more magnetically permeable objects that have passed by the magnetic field sensor, and determine direction of the one or more magnetically permeable objects based on an output of the magnetic field sensor. |
| US11879317B2 |
Flow rate optimization during simultaneous multi-well stimulation treatments
System and methods of controlling fracture growth during multi-well stimulation treatments. The flow distribution of treatment fluid injected into first and second well formation entry points along multiple wellbores is monitored during a current stage of a multi-well, multistage stimulation treatment. Upon determining the fracture growth and/or monitored flow distribution meets a threshold, a remainder of the current stage is partitioned into a plurality of treatment cycles and at least one diversion phase. A portion of the fluid to be injected into the first well and/or second well formation entry points is allocated to each of the treatment cycles of the partitioned stage. The treatment cycles are performed for the remainder of the current stage using the treatment fluid allocated to each treatment cycle, wherein the flow distribution is adjusted so as not to meet the threshold. |
| US11879316B2 |
Geostatistical analysis of microseismic data in fracture modeling
A method may comprise: modeling a complex fracture network within the subterranean formation with a mathematical model based on a natural fracture network map and measured data of the subterranean formation collected in association with a fracturing treatment of the subterranean formation to produce a complex fracture network map; importing microseismic data collected in association with the fracturing treatment of the subterranean formation into the mathematical model; identifying directions of continuity in the microseismic data via a geostatistical analysis that is part of the mathematical model; and correlating the directions of continuity in the microseismic data to the complex fracture network with the mathematical model to produce a microseismic-weighted (MSW) complex fracture network map. |
| US11879313B2 |
Material mesh for screening fines
A tubular for reservoir fines control includes a body having an outer surface and an inner surface defining a flow path. A plurality of openings is formed in the body connecting the outer surface and the flow path. A pre-formed member including a material mesh is overlaid onto the outer surface. The material mesh is formed from a material swellable upon exposure to a selected fluid. The material mesh has a selected porosity allowing methane to pass into the flow path while preventing passage of fines. |
| US11879312B2 |
Screens
A screen assembly, such as a downhole/sand screen assembly, comprising first and second screen portions or screens longitudinally coupled together, wherein there is provided a fluid flow path between the first and second screen portions or screen. Optionally, the first and second sleeves are coupled or connected by a centraliser or further sleeve or screen, and/or optionally by or via first and second support ring. |
| US11879307B2 |
Object carrier, tool, method, and system
An object carrier including a housing having a bore with a diametrically larger portion and a diametrically smaller portion, an object keeper having a first and a second end, the first end being initially disposed in the diametrically smaller portion, an actuator assembly configured to move the first end of the object keeper from the diametrically smaller portion to the diametrically larger portion responsive to selected application of pressure, and an object disposed within the object keeper and secured within the object keeper while the first end of the object keeper is in the diametrically smaller portion, the object being released from the object keeper upon the first end of the object keeper moving to the diametrically larger portion. A method for managing an object-based operation downhole of a restriction including pressuring up on the object carrier, withdrawing the first end from the diametrically smaller portion, and releasing the object. |
| US11879305B2 |
Behind casing cementing tool
The invention relates to a cementing tool for use in oil and gas well decommissioning operations, in particular so called perforate, wash and cement procedures. The tool (1) is designed for running in a well on drill string and for jetting cement through previously formed perforations in the casing (10) to fill the outer annulus (9) with cement. The tool (1) has a cylindrical wall (3) which is formed from steel (11) and elastomeric (5) elements, whereby it is expandable between a first diameter in which it may be run down the well and a second, larger diameter deployed during cementing operations. |
| US11879299B2 |
Systems and methods for providing buoyancy to a tubular string positioned in a wellbore
A dissolvable barrier assembly includes a holder configured to couple to the casing string in a generally transverse orientation and defining a central aperture, a barrier positioned in the central aperture of the holder and configured to prevent the communication of fluid across the barrier whereby an uphole chamber within the casing string extending uphole from the barrier and containing an uphole fluid is hydraulically isolated from a downhole chamber within the casing string extending downhole from the barrier, and wherein the barrier includes an outer surface including an uphole surface defining an uphole end and a downhole surface defining a downhole end, wherein the uphole surface is configured to corrode when in contact with the uphole fluid at a first corrosion rate and also wherein the downhole surface is configured to corrode when in contact with the uphole fluid at a second corrosion rate. |
| US11879295B2 |
Gouging cutter drill bit
A drill bit includes a bit body; a plurality of gouging cutters rotatably mounted to the bit body so as to define a first profile; and a plurality of gouging cutters non-rotatably mounted to the bit body so as to define a second profile. The first profile is longitudinally ahead of the second profile in a direction of drilling of the drill bit by a selected distance. |
| US11879294B2 |
Window shade and actuating system thereof
An actuating system includes a sleeve, a braking part for applying a braking force to prevent rotation of the sleeve, a brake releasing part, an axle coupler and an engaging part. The brake releasing part is operable to cause the braking part to release the braking force for rotation of the sleeve. The axle coupler is disposed through the sleeve, and is rotatable for raising and lowering a movable rail of a window shade. The engaging part is disposed between and can be in rolling contact with the axle coupler and the sleeve. The engaging part has a coupling position with respect to the axle coupler where the sleeve and the axle coupler are locked to each other in a first direction of rotation, and is movable away from the coupling position for rotation of the axle coupler relative to the sleeve in a second direction of rotation. |
| US11879293B2 |
System and method for animal containment with light-polarization system
Systems and methods are disclosed for animal containment systems configured to reduce stress, fear, and anxiety experienced by animals being held in animal containment structures by utilizing light filters in the form of orthogonally orientated light-polarization on the front walls of the animal containment structures to control the viewpoints from within and without the animal containment structures, thereby configuring the system to control the animals sight lines, such as allowing the animals to see out of their respective containment structure, but restricting their viewpoint into any other containment structure. |
| US11879287B2 |
Door closing device
An apparatus comprises a base plate configured to be coupled to a door, the door configured to be positioned in an open position and a closed position; a closing mechanism coupled to the base plate and configured to be coupled to a hinge of the door and having an unprimed state and a primed state, the closing mechanism configured to be transitioned between the unprimed state and the primed state by a user; wherein in the unprimed state the closing mechanism is decoupled from operation of the door; and in the primed state the closing mechanism is configured to move the door into the closed position responsive to receipt of a signal, and the closing mechanism is configured to allow movement of the door between the open position and the closed position in absence of the signal. |
| US11879284B2 |
Device and method for configuring a clamping detection system
A device for configuring a jamming detection system having an adjusting device including an electric motor for closing at least one opening in a vehicle, such as a sliding roof. The device is provided with a processor which reads measured parameters of the electric motor and parameters of the jamming detection system, calculates individual correlation variables from the measured parameters of the electric motor and of the jamming detection system, and stores the calculated individual correlation variables in a motor controller of the adjusting device, wherein the calculated individual correlation variables are used to configure the jamming detection system. |
| US11879280B2 |
Luggage compartment locking mechanism providing remote control
A locking mechanism for luggage compartment doors of vehicles for operating a plurality of connection rods associated with auxiliary drivers includes a main body; a rotary driver arranged to drive, in use, the plurality of connection rods; a handle body associated with a transmission element rigidly joined to the handle body to transmit displacement of the handle body to the rotary driver; and a longitudinal lock guide arranged to displace to selectively enable a retaining means associated with a guiding member bear against the transmission element's tip portion to drive the rotary driver. The locking mechanism includes a remote actuation means which is arranged to move a portion of the rotary driver for a rotational movement of the rotary driver to operate the plurality of connection rods. |
| US11879277B2 |
Inside handle device
An inside handle device includes a handle base attached to a door panel of a vehicle; a lock lever rotatably supported on the handle base, a stopper portion provided on the handle base and limiting a rotation range of the lock lever, and an impact absorbing portion provided on the handle base and absorbing impact generated by a contact of the lock lever with the stopper portion. |
| US11879273B2 |
Portable lock with integrity sensors
Disclosed herein are lock assemblies that include, in particular embodiments, a cable assembly, a housing, a sensor assembly, and a wireless transceiver. The cable assembly includes a cable having a sensor element disposed along its length, a first shackle pin on its first end, and a second shackle pin on its opposing end. The housing defines a first pinway for receiving the first shackle pin, a second pinway for receiving the second shackle pin, and a locking mechanism for securing the shackle pins to the housing. The sensor assembly is located within the housing and in communication with the cable assembly for sensing a cable type and a cable condition related to the cable assembly. The wireless transceiver is connected to a power source, in communication with the sensor assembly, and operated by a microcontroller within the housing. |
| US11879270B2 |
Door, lock, operator, assembly and associated methods
The present invention relates to an anti-barricade door handle assembly which comprises an integrated auxiliary door handle for use in an emergency. The auxiliary door handle can be configured between a stowed configuration and an activated configuration. The auxiliary door handle is operable to operate a lock when in the activated configuration and inoperable when in the stowed configuration. The auxiliary door handle can only be configured to the activated configuration by an authorized user. The auxiliary door handle is configured to override a primary door handle which operates the lock in normal, non-emergency use. |
| US11879267B2 |
Door lock shielding cover
Door lock shielding cover, which includes a shielding cover body, an attraction member, and blocking portions. The shielding cover body is configured to be movably installed onto a lock panel of a smart door lock. The attraction member is installed on a side of the shielding cover body adjacent to the lock panel of the smart door lock. A plurality of through holes is defined in the attraction member. The blocking portions correspond to the through holes in a one-to-one manner. Each of the blocking portions is fixed to the shielding cover body through a connecting portion that penetrates the through hole, thereby fixing the attraction member to the shielding cover body. The fixing between the shielding cover body and the attraction member in the door lock shielding cover is firm and durable. |
| US11879265B2 |
Three-dimensional energy dissipation and vibration isolation bearing
The present invention discloses a three-dimensional energy dissipation and vibration isolation bearing. A laminated rubber bearing comprises an upper connecting plate and a lower connecting plate, and the upper connecting plate and the lower connecting plate are tightened through a stay cable; U-shaped strips are arranged around the laminated rubber bearing and fixed with the edge of the steel plate and the edge of the lower connecting plate; a support shaft is fixed on the top surface of the upper connecting plate; disk springs are sleeved on the support shaft and clamped between the upper connecting plate and the steel plate and between the steel plate and the jacking nut; and anchor bars are vertically fixed on the top surface of the U-shaped frame and the bottom surface of the lower connecting plate. |
| US11879257B2 |
Shipping container based portable temporary/relief housing unit
A transportable modular building includes a shipping container having shipping container frame members defining an outer periphery of the shipping container; shipping container periphery walls extending between the shipping container frame members, and an entry wall unit. The entry wall unit is recessed from the shipping container frame members that form a first side. The entry wall unit includes a door; a solar panel power interface to interface with a solar panel. The shipping container is suitable for national and international conveyance using conventional transportation networks. |
| US11879256B1 |
Roof safety anchor
Disclosed is a roof safety anchor capable of permanent and watertight attachment to a roof. Installation of the roof safety anchor does not require the removal of roof shingles. The roof safety anchor captures a D-ring and a roof fastener between a base and a lid. The roof fastener extends through the base and a gasket to secure the roof safety anchor to the roof. |
| US11879253B2 |
System and method for adhering roof insulation products to a roofing substrate
A method and system for adhering roofing products to a supporting roof substrate, wherein ballast rock from a pre-existing roof insulation system is removed thereby exposing one or more layers of pre-existing insulation products supported by the roof substrate. In the case of new construction, the method contemplates installation of one or more layers of insulation products supported by the roof substrate. Core holes are formed through the one or more layers of insulation products thereby exposing the roof substrate. An anchor is attached to the roof substrate in each core hole void, and a binding agent is applied to each core hole void until the binding agent fills the core hole void, whereby the one or more layers of insulation products and roof substrate are locked together, preventing shifting of the insulation products without the need for adding ballast rocks thereon. |
| US11879247B2 |
Autoclave aerated concrete structures with embedded hangers and connectors
The present invention pertains to an element of an autoclave aerated concrete (AAC) material having a web of a second material different from AAC embedded therein and generally centrally disposed in a depth dimension of the element and between two planar faces and the second material supporting hardware for connecting the element to other structures. |
| US11879242B2 |
Eductor assisted flush toilet
An educator assembly for a toilet includes a suction reservoir, a flow driving device, a first nozzle, a second nozzle, and a discharge outlet. The suction reservoir is configured to store a supply of water. The flow driving device is configured to supply a flow of water to the eductor assembly and in fluid communication with the suction reservoir to create a suction port proximate to the flow driving device and the suction reservoir. The first nozzle is at the end of the flow driving device. The second nozzle is downstream of the suction port. The discharge outlet is coupled to a trapway of the toilet and configured to receive discharge from the second nozzle downstream of the suction port. |
| US11879240B2 |
Shower systems
A shower system includes a sprayer removably coupled to a receiver that is in moving engagement with a track. The shower system includes a control system operably coupled with the receiver. The control system can change a height of the receiver along the track. |
| US11879238B2 |
Faucet assembly with friction ring
Disclosed is a friction ring including a body and a contact member. The body is configured to couple the friction ring to at least one of a faucet assembly or a faucet valve assembly. The contact member is disposed on the body. The contact member is configured to slidably engage with a valve stem of the faucet valve assembly. The contact member is further configured to press against the valve stem to increase a frictional force between the contact member and the valve stem over a full range of movement of the valve stem. |
| US11879233B2 |
Work machine
A work machine includes a plurality of actuators that drive a work device; a posture sensor that senses postural data about the work device; and a controller having a degree-of-proximity calculating section that computes a degree of proximity that is an index value indicating proximity between an intrusion prohibition region and the work device on the basis of positional data about the intrusion prohibition region and the postural data. A command section executes, when the proximity specified by the degree of proximity is closer than proximity specified by a degree-of-proximity threshold, operating area limiting control to decelerate at least one of the plurality of actuators such that an intrusion of the work device into the intrusion prohibition region is prevented. History of the data about the degree of proximity calculated at the degree-of-proximity calculating section is stored and the degree-of-proximity threshold is altered on the basis of the history data. |
| US11879232B2 |
System and method for controlling work machine that loads materials onto conveyance vehicle
A system controls a work machine including a work implement, a rotating body, and a support body to load materials onto a conveyance vehicle. The system includes a first processor. The first processor acquires data indicative of a position of a predetermined reference point included in the conveyance vehicle. The first processor acquires data indicative of a position of a rotation center of the rotating body. The first processor acquires data indicative of a position of a blade tip of the work implement. The first processor determines a target rotation angle of the rotating body from a straight line connecting the position of the rotation center of the rotating body and the position of the reference point of the conveyance vehicle, and a current position of the blade tip of the work implement. The first processor controls the rotating body to rotate according to the target rotation angle. |
| US11879228B2 |
Structural foundation monitoring sensor system
Various embodiments of methods and apparatus for detecting a change in an orientation of a portion of a structure. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a processor, an energy storage unit, a location reporting unit, a wireless communication module and one or more inclination sensors. In some embodiments, each of the one or more inclination sensors is configured to measure inclination by measuring an orientation of the each of the one or more inclination sensors relative to a gravitational acceleration vector. |
| US11879227B2 |
System and method for ground consolidation
The present invention relates to a method for inducing ground consolidation. The method comprises providing a first chamber in a first hole in the ground, and a second chamber in a second hole in the ground, the first and second chambers being liquid-impermeable and electrically conductive; providing a first electrolytic fluid in the first chamber and a second electrolytic fluid in the second chamber; placing at least a first electrode in the first chamber, and at least a second electrode in the second chamber, the first and second electrodes being operatively connected to a power supply; feeding consolidation fluids into the ground for feeding reactants of a consolidation process, and catalysers for the reactants into the ground; and applying to the first and second electrodes an electric current. The current causes the first electrode to operate as an anode and the second electrode to operate as a cathode thereby inducing electric polarization in the ground to cause the reactants and catalysers to cross paths to thereby cause consolidation of the ground. |
| US11879225B2 |
Flexible in-ground shield apparatus
A flexible in-ground shield includes a first wall, a second wall, a third wall, a plurality of shoring members, and a plurality of pivoting couplers. The first wall is disposed on a first side of the flexible in-ground shield, the second wall is disposed on a second side of the flexible in-ground shield, and the third wall is disposed on a third side of the flexible in-ground shield and coupled to the first and second walls. The plurality of shoring members extend between the first wall and the second wall, and the plurality of pivoting couplers, coupled to ends of the plurality of shoring members, respectively, allow the first wall and the second wall to pivot relative to the third wall. |
| US11879216B2 |
Paver having elevation profile monitoring equipment and methods for operation thereof
A paver, in particular a slipform paver, has a machine frame supported by front and rear undercarriages and a paving device for the paving of material. The paver is provided with an apron monitoring device for generating elevation profile data or elevation profile signals describing the elevation profile of the material deposited in the apron of the paving device in a direction transverse to the working direction. A data or signal processing device receives the elevation profile data or signals. The apron monitoring device provides the data needed to allow the material to be spread more evenly across the working width of the paver during the feeding operation by means of a spreading device for spreading the material to be paved in a direction transverse to the working direction and/or to allow the spreading device to be controlled for improved spreading of the material after the paver has been fed. |
| US11879213B2 |
Fibre composition, use of said composition and article comprising said composition
The present invention relates to a high-strength fibre composition comprising fibres up to 7 mm long with a viscosity of between 10 and 20 cP. The fibres present in said composition are distributed according to the length thereof, thereby guaranteeing high strength. The fibre composition according to the invention can also be redispersible. The use of the fibre composition according to the invention and an article comprising said composition are also disclosed. |
| US11879212B2 |
Plastic free wet wipes with high bulk and wet strength
A wet wipe is provided. The wet wipe includes a sheet formed from non-plastic materials. The sheet has a weight of between 40-90 gsm. The sheet comprises a blend of wood pulp fluff fiber and cellulosic staple fibers and/or cross-linked curly pulp. The wood pulp fluff fiber has a weight percent of between 60-95%. The cellulosic staple fibers and/or cross-linked curly pulp has a weight percent of between 40-5%. A plastic free binder is included. The sheet has an effective wet strength of at least 150 grams per linear inch in the cross-direction. |
| US11879210B2 |
Method for producing softwood-derived pulp fibers for paper and softwood-derived pulp fibers for paper
A method of producing conifer-derived pulp fibers for paper includes a beating step of beating conifer-derived material pulp fibers in the presence of a liquid including water; and an ozone treatment step of treating, with ozone water, the beaten conifer-derived material pulp fibers. |
| US11879207B2 |
Dyeing process to minimize waste water production
The present invention relates to a method of dyeing a textile, yarn or strand, in particular for use in footwear or apparel. The method may comprise the steps of: a) exposing at least a part of the textile, yarn or strand to a plasma field and a laser beam; and b) dyeing the textile, yarn or strand by digital dyeing, c) wherein the plasma field and the laser beam are at least partly overlapping to pre-treat the textile, yarn or strand prior to dyeing, and d) wherein the method is performed inside at least one of chamber(s). The present invention also relates to a textile, yarn or strand dyed according to the method of dyeing as well as to a system adapted for dyeing a textile, yarn or strand. |
| US11879202B2 |
Method and apparatus for cleaning laundry
A laundry washing machine having: a casing, a washing tub located within the casing, a drum mounted within the washing tub and configured to rotate relative to the casing, a door attached to the casing and being openable to provide access to the drum, an additive loading and supply system configured to receive loose detergent, one or more valves configured to selectively provide water to the additive loading and supply system, a tub supply pipe fluidly connecting the additive loading and supply system to the drum, a receptacle configured to receive a unit dose package comprising a water soluble pouch containing a dose of cleaning product, and means for breaking the unit dose package outside the additive loading and supply system. |
| US11879201B2 |
Washing additive box and washing machine
A detergent additive box includes a closed box body having a cavity inside, wherein a liquid outlet and a unidirectional ventilation structure and a liquid outlet device are formed in the box body, the liquid outlet communicates with a draining pipeline of a washing machine to drain a detergent additive into a washing cavity of the washing machine; the unidirectional ventilation structure balances air pressures inside and outside the detergent additive box; and the liquid outlet device is arranged at the liquid outlet. The detergent additive is stored in the cavity of the box body, and the detergent additive enters the draining pipeline of the washing machine from the detergent additive box through the liquid outlet device. Air in the detergent additive box is circulated unidirectionally to balance the air pressure in the detergent additive box. |
| US11879199B2 |
Laundry treating apparatus
A laundry treating apparatus having a tub, a drum rotatably disposed inside the tub and configured to store laundry therein, and a connector connecting the drum to a rotary shaft of a motor for transferring a rotation power to the drum. The connector includes a first body having a first body hub fixed to the drum and a first body arm extending from the first body hub fixed to the drum, a second body having a second body hub coupled to the rotary shaft and a second body arm extending from the second body hub along the first body arm, and connecting portions connecting the first body and the second body in a manner that the first body is spaced apart from the second body. The connecting portions are spaced apart from each other along a longitudinal direction of the first body arm to allow water to pass therebetween. |
| US11879197B2 |
Laundry treating apparatus
The present application proposes a laundry treating apparatus comprising: a cabinet; a drawer; a drum; a laundry inlet; a housing; a lever body; a body pressing portion; a magnetic field generator; a magnetic field sensor; a contact body; a slide wherein when an object contacts the contact body, the slide moves the free end of the lever body so that a distance between the magnetic field generator and the magnetic field sensor is equal to or smaller than a reference distance; and a door pivotably mounted on the top face of the drawer or a top face of the tub, wherein when the door pivots in a direction of opening the laundry inlet while the drawer is inserted into the cabinet, the door presses the body pressing portion such that a distance between the magnetic field generator and the magnetic field sensor is larger than the reference distance. |
| US11879191B2 |
Darkening screen
The darkening screen comprises two fabrics, namely a first fabric (10) which comprises in machining direction first strips of film material and first threads (2) in between the first strips, and a second fabric (11) which comprises in machining direction second strips of film material and second threads (6) in between the second strips. The first (2) and the second threads (6) of the first (10) and the second fabric (11) have water transporting capacity. In order to obtain improved moisture transporting properties whilst maintaining a low hemispherical light transmission the first threads (2) are aligned with said second threads (6) and are situated, in a direction perpendicular to said first (10) and second fabric (11), opposite to said second threads (6) to form pairs of first and second threads. In a number of these pairs the first thread (2) is connected at different locations by cross-connections (16) to the second thread (6), more particularly by means of a first yarn (4) of the first fabric which extends in the cross-machining direction, to thereby fix the first fabric (10) to the second fabric (11). The cross-connections (16) preferably hold the first threads (2) at least at the location of the cross-connections (16) against the second threads (6). |
| US11879190B2 |
Plush pile knitted product and knitting machine for the production thereof
The invention relates to a plush pile knitted product and a knitting machine for the production thereof. Said knitted product comprises knitting threads (9), weft threads (10, 11), and front (14) and rear (12) plush threads, whereas the rear plush threads (12) are cut off at given intervals (a) to form plush pile on the front surface of the product. Said knitting machine comprises a housing (26). On the housing (26), over the entire length of the machine multiple closing safety plates (23) that can move vertically, and push plates (22) for pressing the weft threads (10 and 11) are mounted. Each rear plush plate (8) comprises a cutting disc (27) to cut the rear plush threads (12). Each of the threads (9,14,10,11,12) is fed in using a separate step motor (25). |
| US11879185B2 |
Low-defect-density gamma phase aluminum oxide substrates for heteroepitaxial synthesis
Aluminum oxide (Al2O3) thin films having a high γ-phase purity and low defect density and methods for making the aluminum oxide thin films are provided. Also provided are epitaxial heterostructures that incorporate the aluminum oxide thin films as growth substrates and methods of forming the heterostructures. The Al2O3 films are pure, or nearly pure, γ-Al2O3. As such, the films contain no, or only a very low concentration of, other Al2O3 polymorph phases. In particular, the Al2O3 films contain no, or only a very low concentration of, the θ-Al2O3 polymorph phase. |
| US11879184B2 |
Manufacturing apparatus for a group-III nitride crystal comprising a raw material chamber and a nurturing chamber in which a group III-element oxide gas and a nitrogen element-containing gas react to produce a group-III nitride crystal on a seed substrate
A manufacturing apparatus for a group-III nitride crystal, the manufacturing apparatus includes: a raw material chamber that produces therein a group-III element oxide gas; and a nurturing chamber in which a group-III element oxide gas supplied from the raw material chamber and a nitrogen element-containing gas react therein to produce a group-III nitride crystal on a seed substrate, wherein an angle that is formed by a direction along a shortest distance between a forward end of a group-III element oxide gas supply inlet to supply the group-III element oxide gas into the nurturing chamber and an outer circumference of the seed substrate placed in the nurturing chamber, and a surface of the seed substrate is denoted by “θ”, wherein a diameter of the group-Ill element oxide gas supply inlet is denoted by “S”, wherein a distance between a surface, on which the seed substrate is placed, of a substrate susceptor that holds the seed substrate and a forward end of a first carrier gas supply inlet to supply a first carrier gas into the nurturing chamber is denoted by “L1”, wherein a distance between the forward end of the first carrier gas supply inlet and the forward end of the group-III element oxide gas supply inlet is denoted by “M1”, wherein a diameter of the seed substrate is denoted by “k”, and wherein following Eqs. (1) to (4), 0°<θ<90° (1), 0.21≤S/k≤0.35 (2), 1.17≤(L1+M1)/k≤1.55 (3), k=2*(L1+M1)/tan θ+S (4) are satisfied. |
| US11879182B2 |
Tin alloy plating solution
The tin alloy plating solution of the present invention includes (A) a soluble salt including at least a stannous salt, (B) a soluble salt of a metal nobler than tin, (C) an alkane sulfonic acid including 9 to 18 carbon atoms in a molecule or a salt thereof, (D) a non-ionic surfactant including one or more phenyl groups in a molecule, and (E) a leveling agent. |
| US11879179B2 |
Hydrogen production system and method of use
Herein discussed is a hydrogen production system comprising: a catalytic partial oxidation (CPOX) reactor; a steam generator; and an electrochemical (EC) reactor; wherein the CPOX reactor product stream is introduced into the EC reactor and the steam generator provides steam to the EC reactor; and wherein the product stream and the steam do not come in contact with each other in the EC reactor. In an embodiment, the EC reactor generates a first product stream comprising CO and CO2 and a second product stream comprising H2 and H2O, wherein the two product streams do not come in contact with each other. |
| US11879175B2 |
W18O49/CoO/CoWO4/NF self-supporting electrocatalytic material and preparation method thereof
The present disclosure relates to a W18O49/COO/CoWO4/NF self-supporting electrocatalytic material and a preparation method thereof, the W18O49/CoO/CoWO4/NF self-supporting electrocatalytic material comprising: a foamed nickel substrate and a W18O49/CoO/CoWO4 composite material formed in-situ on a foamed nickel substrate. Preferably, the W18O49/CoO/CoWO4 composite material is CoO/CoWO4 composite nanosheets and W18O49 nanowires distributed among the CoO/CoWO4 composite nanosheets. |
| US11879173B2 |
Precision air flow routing devices and method for thermal spray coating
A method of controlling deposition of material from at least one plasma transferred wire arc (PTWA) torch within at least one bore includes: directing a fluid through a duct; and directing the fluid through a number of cannons N disposed adjacent and downstream from the duct. The fluid is directed through the duct and N cannons and past the PTWA torch while the PTWA torch is spraying downstream from N−1 cannons. |
| US11879172B2 |
Method for producing chemically treated alloy material, and chemical treatment solution regeneration apparatus used in method for producing chemically treated alloy material
A method for producing a chemically treated alloy material is provided that suppresses a decrease in chemical treatability even in a case where chemical treatment is repeatedly performed. The method for producing a chemically treated alloy material of the present disclosure includes a chemical treatment step and a treatment solution regeneration step. In the chemical treatment step, an alloy material (6) is immersed in an oxalate treatment solution (4) containing oxalate ions and fluorine ions to perform a chemical treatment. In the treatment solution regeneration step, light is radiated to the oxalate treatment solution (4) during the chemical treatment and/or the oxalate treatment solution (4) after the chemical treatment. |
| US11879170B2 |
Stress patterning systems and methods for manufacturing free-form deformations in thin substrates
A device includes a substrate and a stressed layer disposed on a first surface of the substrate. The stressed layer includes: a first set of patterns having a predetermined geometry, size, and arrangement selected to control an equibiaxial stress field of the stressed layer, wherein the equibiaxial stress field varies in magnitude over the first surface of the substrate, and a second set of patterns etched into the first set of patterns and the substrate, the second set of patterns comprising a plurality of substantially parallel lines arranged to control at least a uniaxial stress field of the stressed layer, wherein the uniaxial stress field varies in magnitude over the first surface of the substrate. |
| US11879168B2 |
High-modulus, high-strength, low alloy gray cast iron for cylinder liners and automotive applications
A high elastic modulus, high ultimate tensile strength, and low alloy gray cast iron for cylinder liners. The gray cast iron includes from 2.60 wt % to 3.30 wt % Carbon (C); from 1.50 wt % to 2.30 wt % Silicon (Si); from 0.30 wt % to 0.80 wt % Manganese (Mn); from 0.15 wt % to 0.35 wt % Phosphorus (P); from 0.05 wt % to 0.11 wt % Sulphur (S); from 0.60 wt % to 1.20 wt % Copper (Cu); from 0.10 wt % to 0.30 wt % Chromium (Cr); from greater than 0.0 wt % to 0.1 wt % Nickle (Ni); from 0.15 wt % to 0.40 wt % Molybdenum (Mo); and balance wt % Iron (Fe). The total wt % of Si, Mn, P, S, Cu, Cr, Ni, and Mo is less than about 4.10 wt %. The gray cast iron has a Carbon Equivalent (CE) from 3.00 wt % to 3.90 wt % and the product of Mn %*S % is from 0.025 to 0.045. |
| US11879167B2 |
Clad 2XXX-series aerospace product
The invention relates to a rolled composite aerospace product comprising a 2XXX-series core layer and a 6XXX-series aluminium alloy clad layer coupled to at least one surface of the 2XXX-series core layer, wherein the 6XXX-series aluminium alloy comprises, in wt. %, Si 0.3% to 1.0%, Mg 0.3% to 1.1%, Mn 0.04% to 1.0%, Fe 0.03% to 0.4%, Cu up to 0.10%, Cr up to 0.25%, V up to 0.2%, Zr up to 0.2%, Zn up to 0.5%, Ti up to 0.15%, unavoidable impurities each <0.05%, total <0.15%, balance aluminium. The invention further relates to a method of manufacturing such a rolled composite aerospace product. |
| US11879161B2 |
Compositions and assays to detect swine H1N1 influenza a virus nucleic acids
Methods for detecting the presence or absence of the swine H1N1 influenza A virus, seasonal H1 influenza A virus and/or seasonal H3 influenza A virus nucleic acids in biological samples are disclosed. Compositions that are target-specific nucleic acid sequences and kits comprising target-specific nucleic acid oligomers for amplifying in vitro the swine H1N1 influenza A virus, seasonal H1 influenza A virus and/or seasonal H3 influenza A virus nucleic acid and detecting amplified nucleic acid sequences are disclosed. |
| US11879159B2 |
Composition and reagent kit for early detection of cervical high-grade lesions and cervical cancer
The invention discloses a composition and kit for early detection of high-grade cervical lesions and cervical cancer, wherein the composition for early detection of high-grade cervical lesions and cervical cancer includes methylation primers, a probe corresponding to methylated sites and methylation blocking primers for FAM19A4 gene; methylation primers, a probe corresponding to methylated sites and methylation blocking primers for JAM3 gene; methylation primers, a probe corresponding to methylated sites and methylation blocking primers for PAX1 gene; and 1 pair of primers and a probe corresponding to methylated sites for internal reference gene GAPDH. The methylated sites in FAM19A4, JAM3 and PAX1 genes are accurately detected using multiple multi-channel fluorescence and blocking techniques through accurate recognition between specific primers and probes and methylated sequences, full release of methylated templates under the action of multiple blocking primers and optimized special methylation DNA polymerase. |
| US11879158B2 |
Systems and methods to detect rare mutations and copy number variation
The present disclosure provides a system and method for the detection of rare mutations and copy number variations in cell free polynucleotides. Generally, the systems and methods comprise sample preparation, or the extraction and isolation of cell free polynucleotide sequences from a bodily fluid; subsequent sequencing of cell free polynucleotides by techniques known in the art; and application of bioinformatics tools to detect rare mutations and copy number variations as compared to a reference. The systems and methods also may contain a database or collection of different rare mutations or copy number variation profiles of different diseases, to be used as additional references in aiding detection of rare mutations, copy number variation profiling or general genetic profiling of a disease. |
| US11879156B2 |
Surface stabilization of biosensors
A sensor apparatus includes a substrate, a semiconductor device disposed over the substrate, the semiconductor device having a surface electrode structure, and a saccharide coating formed over the surface electrode structure. The saccharide coating can be removed prior to use. The semiconductor device can further include a well and optionally a bead disposed in the well. |
| US11879150B2 |
Treatment selection method and biomarker indicating selection
Treating colorectal cancer in a stage IV uses a systemic chemotherapy, either a FOLFOX regimen or a FOLFIRI regimen. However, a method of predicting which of the regimens is effective to an individual patient would be advantageous. Provided is a biomarker that indicates which of the regimens, the FOLFOX regimen or the FOLFIRI regimen, is advantageous to select for a patient having colorectal cancer. The biomarker is characterized by being a gain in the copy number of at least one region on human chromosomes among 7p15.3, 7q34, 8q24.1, 8q24.2, 8q24.1-q24.2, 9q34.3, 13q12.2, 13q14.11, 13q22.1, 13q32.2-q32.3, 13q34, 20q12, 20q13.13, 20q13.2, and 20q13.3. Using such a biomarker enables to determine which, the FOLFOX regimen or the FOLFIRI regimen, is more advantageously selected. |
| US11879149B2 |
Quantification method of ethanolamine phosphate, oxidoreductase for quantification, composition for quantification, kit for quantification and sensor for quantification
There is provided a novel quantification method for quantifying a concentration of EAP, which is a biomarker of depression, an enzyme for quantitation, a composition for quantitation, a kit for quantitation or a sensor for quantitation. There is provided a quantification method of ethanolamine phosphate by adding oxidoreductase to a sample containing ethanolamine phosphate. A mediator may be reduced by adding the oxidoreductase, and the reduced mediator may be reacted with a reagent to determine a concentration of ethanolamine phosphate. In addition, hydrogen peroxide produced by adding the oxidase as the oxidoreductase may be reacted with a reagent to determine a concentration of the ethanolamine phosphate. |
| US11879146B2 |
Automated process control for co bioconversions
Control processes are provided for enhancing biological processes for converting gaseous substrates to useful end products such as ethanol. A process includes providing a gaseous substrate comprising one or more of CO and CO2 to a bioreactor at a substrate addition rate. Acetogenic bacteria provided to the bioreactor ferment the gaseous substrate in a fermentation broth. The process includes determining a concentration of carboxylic acids and/or carboxylates in the fermentation broth. A control algorithm uses those concentrations to adjust the gaseous substrate addition rate. |
| US11879141B2 |
Nucleic acid molecules encoding clostridium histolyticum collagenase II and methods of producing the same
The invention relates to recombinant nucleic acid and polypeptides encoding collagenase I and collagenase II, methods for the preparation thereof and methods for the use thereof. The invention also encompasses methods related to releasing a composition comprising collagenase prior to therapeutic administration. |
| US11879139B1 |
Scalable methods for purification of recombinant viruses
The present disclosure provides a scalable and cost-effective method of purifying recombinant viruses, such as recombinant lentiviruses. Also provided herein are recombinant viruses (e.g., lentiviruses) purified using the methods provided herein, which have a low level of impurities and high activity retention. |
| US11879138B2 |
Method for preparing mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes and culture solution produced from the same
The present application provides a method for preparing mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes, the method including: obtaining a cell sample from mesenchymal stem cells and sub-culturing the cell sample, culturing the sub-cultured cells in a substrate medium containing a protein synthesis inhibitory enzyme, and then obtaining a cell culture solution, and isolating exosomes from the cell culture solution, and a cell culture solution produced therefrom. The method for preparing exosomes of the present application has an advantage in that high purity and high concentration exosomes can be isolated. |
| US11879137B2 |
Treatment of type 1 diabetes and autoimmune diseases or disorders
Described herein are methods and compositions for producing modified, PD-L1 expressing hematopoietic stem cells, and uses thereof. Aspects of the invention relate to modulating the expression of micro RNA that controls the expression of PD-L1 in the hematopoietic stem cell. Methods for modulating the expression of micro RNA include, e.g., introducing to the cell a nucleic acid encoding a given micro RNA, or an agent that inhibits a given micro RNA. |
| US11879135B2 |
Method for determining undifferentiated state of pluripotent stem cell, method for subculturing pluripotent stem cell, and device for use in the methods
The present disclosure provides a method for determining the undifferentiated state of pluripotent stem cells, comprising: irradiating a test culture medium in which pluripotent stem cells are cultured with wavelength light having a wavelength in the range of 190 nm to 2,500 nm or a partial range thereof; detecting the reflected light, transmitted light or transmitted reflected light thereof to obtain absorbance spectrum data; and analyzing the absorbance at all or part of the measurement wavelengths in the absorbance spectrum data to determine the undifferentiated state of the pluripotent stem cells. |
| US11879131B2 |
Use of ZmSBP12 gene in regulation of drought resistance, plant height, and ear height of Zea mays L
A use of a ZmSBP12 gene in the regulation of drought resistance, plant height, and ear height of Zea mays L. is provided. After the ZmSBP12 gene is over-expressed in Zea mays L., the resulting Zea mays L. mutant plant exhibits increased drought resistance and decreased plant and ear heights. The overexpression of the ZmSBP12 gene leads to increased drought resistance and decreased plant and ear heights, indicating that the ZmSBP12 gene plays a crucial role in the drought resistance and plant type (plant height) of Zea mays L. The expression abundance of the ZmSBP12 gene is increased to improve the drought resistance of Zea mays L. and reduce the plant and ear heights of Zea mays L., which can be used for the assisted breeding of novel drought-resistant and lodging-resistant Zea mays L. varieties and the breeding of excellent inbred lines and hybrids of Zea mays L. |
| US11879130B2 |
Compositions and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having reduced or eliminated suckers
The present disclosure provides the identification of genes involved in sucker growth in tobacco. Also provided are promoters that are preferentially active in tobacco axillary buds. Also provided are modified tobacco plants comprising reduced or no sucker growth. Also provided are methods and compositions for producing modified tobacco plants comprising reduced or no sucker growth. |
| US11879129B2 |
Modulation of transgene expression in plants
This disclosure concerns the use of endogenous plant RNAi machinery to preferentially or specifically reduce transgene expression. In some embodiments, the disclosure concerns specific reduction of transgene expression in seed tissues of a dicot plant. |
| US11879127B2 |
Methods and compositions for efficient genetic modifications of Bacillus licheniformis strains
The instant disclosure is generally related to compositions and methods for obtaining and constructing Bacillus licheniformis host cells (e.g., protein production host cells, cell factories) having increased protein production capabilities. Certain embodiments of the disclosure are directed to efficient genetic modifications of B. licheniformis cells and the subsequent selection of such B. licheniformis cells having increased protein production capabilities. Certain other embodiments of the disclosure are generally related to methods and compositions for producing/obtaining auxotrophic B. licheniformis cells, wherein certain other embodiments of the disclosure are directed to methods and compositions for restoring prototrophy in auxotrophic B. licheniformis cells, and expressing genes of interest (GOIs) in such restored prototrophy B. licheniformis cells. |
| US11879126B2 |
MRNA treatment nanoparticles
Provided herein are examples of mRNA treatment nanoparticles and methods of using them to treat a patient. An mRNA treatment nanoparticle may include one or more mRNAs encoding a tumor-specific antigen and an immunomodulatory agent; and a delivery vehicle molecule encapsulating the one or more mRNAs. |
| US11879115B2 |
Methods to improve beverage quality
Agave derived beverages with improved quality contain enhanced ratios of MAO B to MAO A inhibitors or enhanced concentration of inhibitor of MAO B. |
| US11879114B2 |
Sustainable green solid potassium fatty acid soaps and self thickening liquid soaps made thereof
Natural green, environmentally friendly solid soap compositions and methods of manufacturing and using the same are provided with easy dispersal in water and self thickening to produce liquid soaps. The natural soap compositions contain potassium fatty acid carboxylates and preferably potassium chloride but may alternately contain potassium bromide or potassium iodide. There is a need for natural, green, environmentally friendly soaps as well as eco green packaging. Recent systems have managed eco packaging but continue to rely on synthetic non-natural fossil fuel based soaps. The inventive natural solid soaps do not require plastic or similar packaging for liquids and can be shipped as a solid bar, granules, powder, etc. and diluted very easily by the end user. Preferably the soaps are small bars that easily fit into a dispenser bottle offering versatility in concentration, lather, and thickness. |
| US11879107B2 |
High-carbon biogenic reagents and uses thereof
This invention provides processes and systems for converting biomass into high-carbon biogenic reagents that are suitable for a variety of commercial applications. Some embodiments employ pyrolysis in the presence of an inert gas to generate hot pyrolyzed solids, condensable vapors, and non-condensable gases, followed by separation of vapors and gases, and cooling of the hot pyrolyzed solids in the presence of the inert gas. Additives may be introduced during processing or combined with the reagent, or both. The biogenic reagent may include at least 70 wt %, 80 wt %, 90 wt %, 95 wt %, or more total carbon on a dry basis. The biogenic reagent may have an energy content of at least 12,000 Btu/lb, 13,000 Btu/lb, 14,000 Btu/lb, or 14,500 Btu/lb on a dry basis. The biogenic reagent may be formed into fine powders, or structural objects. The structural objects may have a structure and/or strength that derive from the feedstock, heat rate, and additives. |
| US11879106B2 |
Process for forming a solid fuel composition from mixed solid waste
Systems and methods of producing a solid fuel composition are disclosed. In particular, systems and methods for producing a solid fuel composition by heating and mixing a solid waste mixture below atmospheric pressure to a maximum temperature sufficient to melt the mixed plastics within the solid waste mixture is disclosed. |
| US11879096B2 |
Salt of monochloroacetic acid with chelating agent for delayed acidification in the oil field industry
The disclosure is directed to a process for treating a subterranean earth formation by introducing a monovalent salt of monochloroacetic acid into said subterranean earth formation in the presence of a chelating agent which comprises at least one carboxylate group having a monovalent counterion and furthermore comprises a carbon chain carrying at least five hydroxyl groups. Preferably the cation of the monovalent salt of monochloroacetic acid is sodium. |
| US11879095B2 |
Charge developing polymer compositions and methods of use for for enhanced oil recovery
The present embodiments generally relate to methods and compositions comprising one or more polymers which gradually increase in charge, thereby providing for an increase in viscosity in an aqueous solution or aqueous composition, such as when present in a desired aqueous environment. Use of such compositions and methods comprising one or more polymers which gradually increase in charge, thereby providing for an increase in viscosity in an aqueous solution or aqueous composition during enhanced oil recovery may result in an increase in oil production relative to methods and/or compositions which do not comprise one or more polymers which gradually increase in charge, thereby providing for an increase in viscosity in an aqueous solution or aqueous composition. |
| US11879093B2 |
Corrosion-inhibiting surfactants
A method for inhibiting corrosion of pipelines and other metal surfaces, particularly those used in the oil-and-gas industry, is disclosed. The method comprises treating a brine-exposed metal surface with a film-forming composition. The composition comprises a quaternary surfactant, which is made by reacting a polyalkylene glycol (PAG), a haloalkanoic acid, and a tertiary fatty amine that optionally incorporates amide or ester functionality. The surfactant comprises a PAG monoester quat and a PAG diester diquat and may have other components. The quaternary surfactants provide good corrosion protection and can partition effectively from an oily phase into a brine phase in the absence of agitation. The surfactants are easy to synthesize economically and have structures that can be tailored to meet local HLB requirements. |
| US11879089B1 |
Lost circulation material package with tailored particle size distribution
A treatment fluid can include a base fluid and a lost-circulation package. The lost-circulation package can include plurality of particles of a first, second, and third lost-circulation material. The plurality of particles can be cellulose, sized calcium carbonate, and fibers. The particle size distribution of the plurality of particles can be selected such that the particles enter permeable areas of a subterranean formation to help prevent loss of the base fluid into the formation and allow most of the particles to pass through the screen of a shale shaker. The plurality of particles can have a particle size distribution of a d10 value in the range of 30 to 55 microns, a d50 value in the range of 60 to 100 microns, and a d90 value in the range of 130 to 190 microns. The treatment fluid can be used in an oil and gas operation. |
| US11879085B2 |
Converter system
The invention relates to a converter system, for instance for a light emitting device, comprising: —a first material, which comprises, preferably essentially consists of an emitting material, emitting a color of interest, and is essentially free of sensitizer material, —a second sensitizer material, which is essentially free of the first material and absorbs light (is excitable) in the wavelength range of interest and its emission spectrum overlaps at least partly with one or more excitation bands of the first material. |
| US11879080B2 |
Hot melt adhesive
Disclosed is a hot melt adhesive comprising: (A) a metallocene based propylene homopolymer, (B) a metallocene based ethylene/α-olefin copolymer, (C) a tackifier resin, and (D) a plasticizer, wherein the plasticizer (D) comprises (D1) an oil and (D2) at least one polymer selected from polybutene, polybutadiene, polyisobutylene, and polyisoprene. This hot melt adhesive has an initial adhesive strength enough to enable a pressure sensitive adhesion body to stick easily on a member, thus making it possible to firmly hold the pressure sensitive adhesion body on the member. The hot melt adhesive is also excellent in releasability, thus causing no adhesive residue on the member when the pressure sensitive adhesion body is peeled from the member. |
| US11879074B2 |
Blister pack containing a shaped adhesive, coating material or sealant article
The present invention relates to a blister pack (1) filled with a shaped adhesive, coating or sealant article that is solid at room temperature, said pack (1) having a shaped plastic film part (2), which has at least one cavity (3), and a lidding film (4), wherein the at least one cavity (3) has a filling volume with adhesive, coating material or sealant in the range from 5 ml to 500 ml, and the lidding film (4) closes the cavity (3). The invention further relates to a method for producing the blister pack. |
| US11879068B2 |
Corrosion inhibitor
The present invention relates to a corrosion inhibitor and a corrosion inhibiting coating provided for coating a metal, particularly but not exclusively steel. The inhibitors pigment will also protect aluminium and magnesium alloys. The corrosion inhibitor particularly protects a sacrificial coating such as zinc or zinc alloy on galvanised steel, which in turn therefore provides improved corrosion resistance to the underlying steel. The present invention comprises an organic cation in a cation exchange resin. |
| US11879067B2 |
Film forming method and film forming apparatus
A film forming method is a method of forming a film on a substrate top face including a first region in which a metal or a semiconductor is exposed and a second region in which an insulator is exposed. The method includes a SAM forming process of forming a self-assembled monolayer film of a perfluoropolyether group-containing compound on the first region and a film growth process of forming a predetermined film on the second region after execution of SAM forming process. |
| US11879064B2 |
Condensed polycyclic organic pigment composition containing polyvalent metal inorganic salt
A technical problem of the present invention is to provide a condensed polycyclic organic pigment having excellent dispersion properties and dispersion stability. More specifically, the technical problem of the present invention is to provide a condensed polycyclic organic pigment in which a practically sufficient viscosity is achieved in terms of both the initial viscosity of a base ink and the viscosity over time of a base ink when used in the printing ink application. As a result of thorough studies on the surface state of organic pigment particles and interaction among components constituting a printing ink, it has been found that the technical problem can be solved by using a polyvalent metal inorganic salt in a condensed polycyclic organic pigment, thus accomplishing the present invention. |
| US11879061B2 |
High stability polymer compositions with siloxane polyether compounds for enhanced oil recovery applications
Liquid polymer and inverse emulsion compositions comprising: one or more hydrophobic liquids having a boiling point at least about 100° C.; one or more acrylamide-(co)polymers; one or more emulsifier surfactants; one or more inverting surfactants; and one or more siloxane polyether compounds. When the composition is inverted in an aqueous solution, it provides an inverted solution having a filter ratio using a 1.2 micron filter (FR1.2) of about 1.5 or less. |
| US11879053B2 |
Heat sink composition for electrically resistive and thermally conductive circuit breaker and load center and method of preparation therefor
The disclosed concept relates to compositions and methods for the manufacture of electrically resistive, thermally conductive electrical switching apparatus. The composition includes a polymer component and a nanofiber component. The thermal conductivity of the nanofiber component is higher than the thermal conductivity of the polymer component such that the electrical switching apparatus which includes the composition of the disclosed concept has improved heat dissipation as compared to an electrical switching apparatus constructed of the polymer component in the absence of the nanofiber component. Further, the disclosed concept relates to methods of lowering the internal temperature of an electrically resistive, thermally conductive electrical switching apparatus by forming the internals of the apparatus, e.g., circuit breakers, and/or the enclosure from the composition of the disclosed concept. |
| US11879052B2 |
Curatives
The host compound in a clathrate is an amino or hydroxyl containing aromatic phosphorous compound, clathrates containing a resin curative and their use in curable resin compositions to produce moulded articles particularly fibre reinforced articles. |
| US11879050B2 |
Antidegradant blend
The invention concerns an antidegradant blend for polymers, comprising: a. an antioxidant selected from one or more of: i. a phenolic antioxidant; ii. an organic phosphite antioxidant; and: b. an inorganic antioxidant or reducing agent; wherein the composition is absent any metal carboxylate or buffering agent having the capacity to buffer in aqueous solution at a pH range from 4 to 8. |
| US11879049B2 |
Organic insulating body, metal-clad laminate, and wiring board
A flame retardant is included in a resin phase, and the flame retardant has a maximum number frequency in a range of 1 μm or less when a particle size distribution is evaluated by dividing a particle size into 1 μm increments. The resin phase includes inorganic particles, and the inorganic particles have a maximum number frequency in a range of 0.5 μm or less when the particle size distribution is evaluated by dividing the particle size into 0.5 μm increments. The flame retardant has an average particle size larger than the average particle size of inorganic particles. The number frequency of the flame retardant and the inorganic particles, respectively, decreases with increasing the particle size. |
| US11879046B2 |
System and method for making textured foam that simulates human fingerprints
A section of (cured and non-liquid) textured foam includes at least a portion of an upper surface that substantially resembles a look of a human fingerprint for a purpose of providing enhanced grip traction between the at least the portion of the upper surface of the textured foam and a hand or a foot of a user of the textured foam. Disposed opposite of the upper surface of the textured foam may be an adhesive backing for attachment to a diverse variety of exterior surfaces where improved grip traction are desired. Systems and methods for making such textured foam that substantially resembles a look of a human fingerprint may utilize a heating means and a compression means. |
| US11879045B2 |
Polymer based sensors for detecting agricultural analytes and methods of making same
A polymer-based sensor for detecting agricultural analytes is disclosed, including stable polymer-based sensing films such as molecular imprinted polymers (MIPs) that can be incorporated in sensors for detecting herbicides and pesticides, as well as methods of making the sensing films. |
| US11879044B2 |
Polyurethane foam and method for producing polyurethane foam
A polyurethane foam of the present disclosure is obtained from a polyurethane raw material containing a polyol component and a polyisocyanate component, and a gas for foaming. The polyurethane raw material contains a hydrophobic silica as a foam retention agent for retaining a foam and a light calcium carbonate, and a blending amount of the light calcium carbonate is 10 parts by weight or more based on 100 parts by weight of the polyol component. |
| US11879041B2 |
Film and laminate
Provided is a film including a thermoplastic resin, in which a relative permittivity of the film at a frequency of 1 GHz is 3 or less, a dielectric loss tangent of the film at a frequency of 1 GHz is 0.005 or less, and a molecular orientation (MOR) value of the film, which is measured by a microwave orientation meter, is in a range of 1 to 1.1. |
| US11879037B2 |
Preparation of polysiloxane polyalkyleneglycol brush copolymers
The present invention relates a hydroxyl-functionalized unimodal polysiloxane polyalkyleneglycol brush copolymer of the structure [A(-X—B)]s, wherein: A represents said polysiloxane backbone; B represents said polyalkyleneglycol side chain; X is a linker group characterized by including the moiety Si—C—C— of which said Si is a part of the polysiloxane backbone A; and s is an integer of from 1 to 100, wherein the polysiloxane backbone A contains less than 500 ppm mol % of SiH moiety based on the total moles of the silicon atom which constitutes the polysiloxane backbone, and said copolymer has a polydispersity index of from 1.3 to 5.0; and a method for producing said hydroxyl-functionalized unimodal polysiloxane polyalkyleneglycol brush copolymer. |
| US11879035B2 |
Polycarbonate
The present invention relates to an aromatic polycarbonate obtained via the melt transesterification of a diaryl carbonate, a bisphenol and an endcapping agent selected from paracumyl phenol, dicumyl phenol, p-tert-butyl phenol and mixtures of at least two of said endcapping agents, said polycarbonate having a melt volume rate of at least 20 cm3/10 min (ISO 1133, 300° C., 1.2 kg), a terminal hydroxyl group content of at most 800 ppm by weight, a Fries branching content of at most 1300 ppm by weight and a content of bulky end groups of at least 20 mol % defined as the sum of the mol % of end-groups based on said bisphenol and the mol % of end-groups based on said endcapping agent. |
| US11879033B2 |
Polycyloolefinic polymers and anion exchange membranes derived therefrom
Embodiments in accordance with the present invention encompass a variety of polymers derived from polycyclic olefin monomers, such as hydrocarbon functionalized norbornenes. The polymers so formed function as ionomers and are suitable as anion exchange membrane for fabricating a variety of electrochemical devices, among others. More specifically, the ionomeric polymers used herein are derived from a variety of quaternized amino functionalized norbornene monomers and are lightly crosslinked (less than ten mol %). The membranes made therefrom exhibit very high ionic conductivity of up to 198 mS/cm at 80° C. This invention also relates to using an anion conducting solid polymer electrolyte as the ion conducting medium between the two electrodes and the ion conducting medium within the electrodes acting as the ionic conduit between electroactive material and electrolyte. The electrochemical devices made in accordance of this invention are useful as fuel cells, gas separators, and the like. |
| US11879029B2 |
Polymerizable composition, cycloolefin-based polymer, and metal/resin composite
Provided is a polymerizable composition comprising a cycloolefin-based monomer having a specific structure, a silane coupling agent having at least one hydrocarbon group having a norbornene structure, and a metathesis polymerization catalyst. |
| US11879028B2 |
Acryl-based copolymer composition, method of preparing the same, and acryl-based copolymer blend comprising the same
An acryl-based copolymer composition is provided. The acryl-based copolymer composition includes an acryl-based copolymer, an aggregation inducing agent, and an aggregating agent, wherein the acryl-based copolymer includes a (meth)acrylic acid alkyl ester monomer-derived repeating unit, a (meth)acrylic acid alkoxy alkyl ester monomer-derived repeating unit, and a crosslinkable monomer-derived repeating unit. The aggregation inducing agent includes a siloxane-based monomer-derived repeating unit and an ether-based monomer-derived repeating unit, and the aggregating agent includes a monovalent ionic metal salt. |
| US11879026B2 |
Propylene-based terpolymer composition for pipes
The invention relates to a polypropylene composition comprising a terpolymer containing propylene, ethylene and 1-hexene wherein the polypropylene composition (i) has a content of ethylene derived units of at least 1.5 wt %; (ii) has a content of 1-hexene derived units of at least 1.5 wt %; (iii) has a melt flow rate of 0.10 to 0.70 g/10 min determined by ISO 1133-1:2011 (230° C., 2.16 kg); and (iv) has a ratio of weight average molecular weight (Mw) to numeric average molecular (Mn) weight of the terpolymer of 7.0 to 20.0, wherein Mw and Mn are measured according to ASTM D6474-12. |
| US11879024B1 |
Soft mold formulations for surface relief grating fabrication with imprinting lithography
Disclosed herein is a nanoimprint lithography (NIL) soft mold precursor material comprising a curable fluorinated base resin component, one or more additives, one or more crosslinkers, and one or more of a photo radical generator, a photo acid generator, or both. According to certain embodiments, further disclosed herein are a polymeric material comprising a partially or totally polymerized or crosslinked NIL precursor material, a NIL soft mold comprising the polymeric material, a process for making the NIL soft mold, and a method of using the NIL soft mold to form a NIL grating. |
| US11879022B2 |
Method for producing depolymerized cellulose ether
There is provided a method for producing a depolymerized cellulose ether having yellowness reduced. More specifically, there is provided a method for producing a depolymerized cellulose ether comprising a depolymerization step of depolymerizing a cellulose ether with an aqueous solution of acid in the presence of a polyhydric alcohol having 2 to 6 carbon atoms. |
| US11879015B2 |
Antibodies or antigen-binding fragments that bind to OX40
The present disclosure provides antibodies that bind to OX40 and antigen binding fragments thereof, and use of the antibodies and the antigen binding fragments in the treatment of diseases for example cancers. The antibodies or the antigen binding fragments include a heavy chain variable region including one or more CDRs having an amino acid sequence selected from amino acid sequences as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 1-12. |
| US11879013B2 |
Combination therapies with bispecific anti-EGFR/c-Met antibodies and third generation EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors
The present invention relates to combination therapies with bispecific anti-EGFR/c-Met antibodies and 3rd generation EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors. |
| US11879012B2 |
Method of modulating cell proliferation
This invention relates generally to a method of inhibiting epithelial cell proliferation including the treatment of conditions associated with aberrant epithelial cell proliferation in mammals, including animals and humans. The present invention is particularly relevant for the treatment of cancer. |
| US11879011B2 |
Anti-ROR2 antibodies, antibody fragments, their immunoconjucates and uses thereof
A polypeptide having a heavy chain variable region and/or a light chain variable region that specifically binds to Ror2 protein, as well as antibodies and antibody fragments containing the heavy chain variable region and/or the light chain variable region, are provided. Pharmaceutical compositions and kits comprising the polypeptide or antibodies and antibody fragments containing the polypeptide are also provided. |
| US11879010B2 |
Methods and compositions for pretargeted immunotherapy
This invention relates to methods and compositions comprising antibodies or fragments thereof comprising a targeting ligand and engineered cytotoxic cells comprising a targeting agent specific for the targeting ligand, for use in inducing cytotoxicity in a cancer cell, in delivering a cytotoxic cell to a cancer cell in a subject, and in treating cancer. |
| US11879006B2 |
Recombinant antibody and uses thereof
Disclosed herein is a recombinant antibody exhibiting binding affinity and/or neutralizing activity to porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV). According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the PEDV is genotype 1 (G1) or genotype 2b (G2b) PEDV. Also disclosed herein are methods of diagnosing and treating PEDV infection by use of the present recombinant antibody. |
| US11879002B2 |
Bi-specific therapeutic proteins, in vivo methods of use thereof and encoding nucleic acids thereof
Bi-specific fusion proteins with therapeutic uses are provided, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising such fusion proteins, and methods for using such fusion proteins to repair or regenerate damaged or diseased tissue. |
| US11878997B2 |
Methods of treatment comprising Selenoprotein P fragment-containing compounds
This invention relates to methods of administering compounds containing selenium, selenocysteine, or a selenocysteine peptide to treat, for example, conditions associated with selenium deficiency, or ferroptoptic, parthanototic, and endoplasmic reticulum stress, and/or cancer. The methods of treatment may activate or inhibit (via TFAP2C and Sp1 proteins) the adaptive homeostatic response of the selenome. The compounds may contain a targeting sequence that causes them to be delivered to specific organs and/or tissues. The compounds may be administered, for example, orally, intranasally, intravenously, or by a minimally invasive catheter or BrainPath. |
| US11878992B2 |
Crystallization of steviol glycosides
A method for purifying rebaudioside M, which method comprises: (a) providing a solution comprising rebaudioside M at a concentration of at least about 10 g/L and at a purity of at least about 10% by weight on a dry basis; and (b) crystallizing from the solution a high purity composition comprising rebaudioside M, thereby to purify rebaudioside M. |
| US11878990B2 |
Organic molecules for use in optoelectronic devices
An organic molecule is disclosed having a structure of Formula I; wherein n is 0 or 1; m=1−n; X is N or CRX; V is N or CRV; Z is N or CRII; R1 and R2 are independently from each other selected from the group consisting of: C1-C5-alkyl, which is optionally substituted with one or more substituents R6; C6-C60-aryl, which is optionally substituted with one or more substituents R6 and C3-C57-heteroaryl, which is optionally substituted with one or more substituents R6. |
| US11878985B2 |
Substituted quinazolines as inhibitors of KRAS G12C
Compounds having activity as inhibitors of G12C mutant KRAS protein are provided. The compounds have the following structure (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, tautomer, prodrug or stereoisomer thereof, wherein R1, R2a, R3a, R3b, R4a, R4b, G1, G2, L1, L2, m1, m2, A, B, W, X, Y, Z and E are as defined herein. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and methods to modulate the activity of G12C mutant KRAS protein for treatment of disorders, such as cancer, are also provided. |
| US11878981B2 |
Substituted 1,2,4-oxadiazoles as TRPA1 inhibitors
The present disclosure provides certain substituted 1,2,4-oxadiazole derivatives of the below formula (I) that are inhibitors of transient receptor potential ankyrin 1 (TRPA1), and are therefore useful for the treatment of diseases treatable by inhibition of TRPA1. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, and processes for preparing said compounds. |
| US11878977B2 |
JAK inhibitors containing a 4-membered heterocyclic amide
The invention provides compounds of formula (I): which contain a 4-membered heterocyclic amide, where the variables are defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof, that are useful as JAK kinase inhibitors. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, methods of using such compounds to treat respiratory diseases, and processes and intermediates useful for preparing such compounds. |
| US11878975B2 |
Substituted indole compounds useful as TLR inhibitors
Disclosed are compounds of Formula (I) N-oxides, or salts thereof, wherein G, A, R1, R5, and n are defined herein. Also disclosed are methods of using such compounds as inhibitors of signaling through Toll-like receptor 7, or 8, or 9, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds. These compounds are useful in treating inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. |
| US11878973B2 |
Bicyclic compounds and their uses
The present invention provides a compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R26, R27, y, R, M, W, L, V, T, Y, J, K and A are as described herein, therapeutic uses of said compounds, uses of said compounds as research chemicals, a pharmaceutical composition and combinations comprising said compounds, and methods for manufacturing the compounds of the invention. |
| US11878969B2 |
Multi-aziridine compound
The present invention relates to a multi-aziridine compound having: a) from 2 to 6 of the following structural units (A): (A) whereby R′, R″, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined herein m is an integer from 1 to 6; b) one or more linking chains wherein each one of these linking chains links two of the structural units A; and c) a molecular weight in the range from 600 Daltons to 5000 Daltons. The multi-aziridine compound can be used for example for crosslinking of for example carboxylic acid functional polymers dissolved and/or dispersed in an aqueous medium. |
| US11878968B2 |
Aryl compounds and pharmaceutical compositions that modulate IKZF2
Disclosed are compounds and salts thereof that bind to and modulate cereblon activity. In some embodiments, the binding and modulation of cereblon results in the degradation of IKAROS family zinc finger proteins (e.g., IKZF2). The compounds are of formula I: |
| US11878967B2 |
Crystalline forms of 1-(4-{[6-amino-5-(4-phenoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-methyl}-4-fluoro-piperidin-1-yl)-propenone, salt forms thereof, and processes to obtain
A solid form of 1-(4-{[6-Amino-5-(4-phenoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-methy}-4-fluoro-piperidin-1-yl)-propenone, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, is useful as a BTK inhibitor. |
| US11878966B2 |
Substituted 4-benzyl and 4-benzoyl piperidine derivates
Described herein are 1,4-substituted piperidine compounds according to Formula I that have demonstrated activity as fatty acid synthase inhibitors. Also described herein are pharmaceutical compositions containing the described 1,4-substituted piperidine compounds. Also described herein are methods of treating diseases mediated by fatty acid synthase, by administering one or more of the compounds or pharmaceutical formulations described herein. Also described herein are methods of synthesizing the described 1,4-substituted piperidine compounds and synthetic intermediates useful in those syntheses. |
| US11878965B2 |
Inhibitors of peptidylarginine deiminases
The present disclosure relates to novel compounds for use in therapeutic treatment of a disease associated with peptidylarginine deiminases (PADs), such as peptidylarginine deiminase type 4 (PAD4). The present disclosure also relates to processes and intermediates for the preparation of such compounds, methods of using such compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds described herein. |
| US11878964B2 |
Compositions comprising an urolithin compound
The invention provides compositions comprising a source of protein and a urolithin. The invention also provides uses and methods associated with, or making use of the compositions, such as a medicament, dietary supplement, functional food or medical food and in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of a muscle-related pathological condition. The invention also provides kits comprising urolithin and protein. |
| US11878960B1 |
Antioxidant therapeutic potential of N,N′-diphenyl-1,4-phenylenediamine and a novel selenide on minimizing breast cancer hazards
Novel organic selenide compounds that can be used as a chemopreventive mixture against breast cancer. These compounds and compositions may be used alone or in conjunction with DPPD. Likewise, the present subject matter relates to the use of N, N′-Diphenyl-1,4-phenylenediamine (DPPD) as a synthetic antioxidant supplementation to enhance breast cancer complications. |
| US11878955B1 |
3,3′,3″-nitrilotris(1-(naphthalen-2-yloxy)propan-2-ol) as an eco-friendly insecticidal agent against Spodoptera littoralis (boisd.)
A compound 3,3′,3″-nitrilotris(1-(naphthalen-2-yloxy)propan-2-ol, its synthesis, and its use as an insecticidal agent. |
| US11878953B2 |
Systems, methods, and devices for methane conversion via gas recycling
In a first stage of a methane conversion system, at least some methane (CH4) in an input gas flow stream can be converted into C2 hydrocarbons, hydrogen gas (H2), and aromatics to provide a first processed stream. The conversion can be direct non-oxidative methane conversion (DNMC). At least some of the aromatics can be removed from the first processed stream to provide a second processed stream. In a second stage of the methane conversion system, at least some of the H2 can be removed from the second processed stream to provide a recycle stream. The recycle stream can be returned to the first stage of the methane conversion system for further conversion of methane and removal of aromatics and H2 products. |
| US11878952B1 |
Oligomerization catalyst system deactivation and related ethylene oligomerization processes
Methods for deactivating a transition metal-based catalyst system containing a co-catalyst comprising an aluminoxane and optionally an alkylaluminum are disclosed in which the catalyst system is contacted with a C4-C18 alcohol co-catalyst deactivating agent at a molar amount of OH of the co-catalyst deactivating agent in a range from 0.5 to 1.5 times {(moles of aluminum of the aluminoxane)+(moles aluminum of the alkylaluminum)+(moles aluminum of the alkylaluminum)}. Related methods for deactivating a residual catalyst system in reactor effluent streams and related ethylene oligomerization processes also are described. |
| US11878951B2 |
Non-conductive pyrotechnic mixture
Described are energetic compositions formed of a 5,5′-bistetrazole salt and a perchlorate salt, in which the energetic composition is a co-precipitated product. The 5,5′-bistetrazole salt and the perchlorate salt can be dipotassium 5,5′-bistetrazole and potassium perchlorate. The energetic composition can have a particle size distribution between 1-50 micron and/or a mean volume diameter of less than 30 micron. In a low energy electro-explosive device, an ignition element is at least partially surrounded by an acceptor formed of this energetic composition, and the ignition element can be a bridgewire, a thin film bridge, a semiconductor bridge, or a reactive semiconductor bridge. |
| US11878950B2 |
Oxyfuel clinker production with special oxygen addition
Processes and plants for producing cement clinker, in which an oxygen-containing gas having a proportion of 15% by volume or less of nitrogen and a proportion of 50% by volume or more of oxygen is conveyed from a first section of the cooler directly adjoining the top of the furnace into the rotary furnace and is optionally additionally conveyed to the calciner, and where the total gas streams fed in to the combustion processes consist to an extent of more than 50% by volume (preferably more than 85% by volume) of oxygen. |
| US11878946B2 |
Liquid contact member, method for producing same, member for analyzers, analyzer, sliding member, and sliding device
ObjectTo provide a liquid contact member having high hydrophilicity and exhibiting high dirt removal efficiency by cleaning.SolutionA liquid contact member includes a ceramic including a plurality of crystal grains and a grain boundary phase, and the concentration of silicon on a liquid contact surface of the ceramic is higher than that of silicon on a virtual internal surface parallel to the liquid contact surface. |
| US11878943B2 |
Integral ceramic matrix composite fastener with non-polymer rigidization
A method of forming an integral fastener for a ceramic matrix composite component comprises the steps of forming a fiber preform with an opening, forming a fiber fastener, inserting the fiber fastener into the opening, and infiltrating a matrix material into the fiber preform and fiber fastener to form a ceramic matrix composite component with an integral fastener. A gas turbine engine is also disclosed. |
| US11878937B2 |
Purification of quartz powders by removal of microparticles of refractory materials
Described is a process for the refinement of a quartz powder, comprising the step of separating microparticles of refractory minerals, in particular minerals containing rare earth metal compounds, from the quartz powder by an elutriation step. |
| US11878934B2 |
Chemically strengthenable machinable glass-ceramics
A glass-ceramic comprising, in weight percent on an oxide basis, of 50 to 70% SiO2, 0 to 20% Al2O3, 12 to 23% MgO, 0 to 4% Li2O, 0 to 10% Na2O, 0 to 10% K2O, 0 to 5% ZrO2, and 2 to 12% F, wherein the predominant crystalline phase of said glass-ceramic is a trisilicic mica, a tetrasilicic mica, or a mica solid solution between trisilicic and tetrasilicic, and wherein the total of Na2O+Li2O is at least 2 wt. %; wherein the glass-ceramic can be ion-exchanged. |
| US11878933B2 |
Protective layer for a refractory product
A process for treating a fused refractory product including more than 10% by mass of ZrO2, or “base product.” The process includes heating at least a portion of the surface of the product, so as to melt ZrO2 crystals in a superficial region extending to a depth of less than 2000 μm. The process includes cooling the molten superficial region obtained in the preceding step so as to obtain a protective layer. |
| US11878931B2 |
Load carrier and window manufacturing system having the same
A window manufacturing system includes a first wire, a second wire spaced apart from the first wire, a controller moving the first wire up and down and the second wire up and down, and a load carrier connected to the first wire and the second wire. Window substrates are disposed on the load carrier. The controller moves the first wire and the second wire in opposite directions to each other. |
| US11878926B2 |
Mainstream deammonification process employing bypass primary effluent and step feeding
The present invention relates to a mainstream deammonification process for removing ammonium from wastewater that suppresses NOB growth and produces a sludge having good settling characteristics, the process comprising: clarifying the wastewater stream in a primary clarifier (12) and producing a primary effluent; directing a first portion of the primary effluent to a biological treatment reactor (14) and removing carbon to produce treated wastewater; directing treated wastewater into an integrated fixed film activated sludge (IFAS) deammonification reactor (16) integrating nitritation and anammox processes and that is provided with intermittent aeration; directing a second portion of the primary effluent to the IFAS deammonification reactor (16) by-passing the biological treatment reactor (14), and injecting this second portion only during periods of air off and refraining from injecting during periods of air on, directing the IFAS deammonification reactor (16) effluent to a secondary clarifier (18) and producing a secondary effluent and a clarifier underflow, and recycling at least a portion of the underflow to the IFAS deammonification reactor (16). |
| US11878925B2 |
Methods and systems for treating wastewater
The present disclosure provides methods and systems for processing or treating wastewater. The methods of systems of the present disclosure may perform a treatment process on a wastewater stream including gray water and black water to produce a product stream. The product stream may comprise a potable water stream or a stream of treated water with a reduced concentration of one or more contaminant originally included in the wastewater stream. |
| US11878921B2 |
Nanofiltration membrane for treating printing and dyeing wastewater and its preparation method
The invention relates to the field of industrial wastewater treatment, and particularly discloses a nanofiltration membrane for treating printing and dyeing wastewater and its preparation method. The preparation method comprises the following steps: S1, pouring an aqueous solution containing m-phenylenediamine, camphorsulfonic acid and triethylamine onto the surface of a polysulfone ultrafiltration membrane, setting still for 10 s to 30 s, and then removing the excess aqueous solution from the surface; S2, pouring an organic solution containing trimesoyl chloride and an interface auxiliary polymerization agent onto the surface of the membrane obtained in step S1, reacting for 5 s to 20 s, and then removing the excess solution from the surface; and S3, setting the membrane obtained in step S2 still and then carrying out heat treatment and water rinsing on the membrane in sequence, thus obtaining the nanofiltration membrane. |
| US11878920B2 |
Stormwater runoff treatment substrate and stormwater bioretention system constructed by using substrate
A stormwater runoff treatment substrate includes a lower pyrite substrate layer and an upper biochar substrate layer. The lower pyrite substrate layer includes pyrite, oyster shell powder, and sandy materials in a volume ratio of 10:5:85. The upper biochar substrate layer includes biochar or activated carbon, organic nutrient soil, and sandy materials in a volume ratio of 20:3:77. |
| US11878918B2 |
System for water desalination and electricity generation
A system for water desalination and power generation. The system includes a power generation section and a desalination section. The power generation section includes a first tank, a second tank, and a first channel. The desalination section includes a third tank, a fourth tank, and a second channel. The system utilizes waste energy in power plants to desalinate water and generate power. The disclosed system is able to improve the performance of power plants, by utilizing the wasted power of the exit steam, to desalinate seawater and even generate electricity. The disclosed system alleviates requirements for cooling towers and introduces thermal exchange tanks, radiators, and sprinkles instead of cooling towers. |
| US11878917B2 |
Ruggedized portable water treatment system
A ruggedized portable water treatment system having a protective exoskeleton that supports and enshrouds the principle operating components of the water treatment system. In one embodiment, the water treatment system includes a water pump and one or more water treatment components that are disposed within the protective confines of the exoskeleton. In one embodiment, the exoskeleton includes top and bottom plates that are joined by a central support and a plurality of external supports. The principle operating components of the water treatment system, such as the water pump and the water treatment components, are mounted to the central support and are fully contained within and protected by the external supports. The external supports are disposed outwardly of the water pump and the water treatment components to form a rigid cage configured to protect the internally positioned components. |
| US11878916B2 |
Manganese oxide composition of matter, and synthesis and use thereof
The present invention relates to a new synthetic manganese oxide material, a method of synthesis of the new manganese oxide material, and use of the new synthetic manganese oxide as a secondary battery active cathode material in an electrochemical application. |
| US11878908B2 |
Method for preparation and separation of atomic layer thickness platelets from graphite or other layered materials
A method for enrichment of a mixture of graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) may include providing GNP into a column. The method may also include passing the GNP through an electrostatic field in a drift column to separate thinner GNP from thicker GNP to increase the content of the thinner GNP. The method may further include coupling a feeder to the drift column to accept the GNP and providing electrical charge to the GNP by the drift column with a charging module. The method may still further include generating the electrostatic field with an electrostatic field generator in the drift column to increase the content of GNP with smaller thickness. |
| US11878907B2 |
Trace nickel-compounded layered magnesium composite material and preparation method and use thereof
Some embodiments of the disclosure provide a trace nickel-compounded layered magnesium composite material, a method for preparing the composite material, and use thereof. In some examples, the trace nickel-compounded layered magnesium composite material includes a nano-layered magnesium matrix and nano nickel. The nano nickel is distributed on a surface and between inner layers of the nano-layered magnesium matrix. In other examples, the nano-layered magnesium matrix in the composite material has a size of 10-20 nm, a layer thickness of 10-200 nm, and a layer spacing of 10-100 nm. The mass content of the nano nickel in the composite material is 2-6%. The nano nickel in the composite material has a particle size of 3-50 nm. |
| US11878906B2 |
Method for manufacturing an integrated MEMS transducer device and integrated MEMS transducer device
In an embodiment, an integrated MEMS transducer device includes a substrate body having a first electrode on a substrate, an etch stop layer located on a surface of the substrate, a suspended micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) diaphragm with a second electrode, an anchor structure with anchors connecting the MEMS diaphragm to the substrate body and a sacrificial layer in between the anchors of the anchor structure, the sacrificial layer including a first sub-layer of a first material, wherein the first sub-layer is arranged on the etch stop layer, a second sub-layer of a second material, wherein the second sub-layer is arranged on the first sub-layer, and wherein the first and the second material are different materials. |
| US11878903B2 |
Tap assembly
A tap assembly for dispensing fluid from a flexible container includes a gland for connecting with the container, the gland having an inlet and an outlet. An actuator is in fluid communication with the outlet of the gland, the actuator including a lever, a removable tamper evident tab and a cap, wherein when the tamper evident tab is in position, the actuator is inoperable and the lever and the cap are fixedly joined and wherein, upon removal of the tamper evident tab, the lever is moveable with respect to the cap to dispense fluid from the tap assembly. A connector is latchable with an outlet of the actuator, the connector including an arm to fixedly engage with the lever in a raised position. |
| US11878901B2 |
Beverage valve assembly mounting assembly
A mounting assembly includes a beverage mounting assembly having a housing. The housing has a housing wall that surrounds a cavity. A valve body is connectable to the beverage mounting assembly. The valve body is connectable to the beverage mounting assembly via a clip. The clip is insertable into both the housing and the valve body to connect the valve body to the beverage mounting assembly. At least one actuator is disposed in the cavity of the housing. The actuator rotates from a closed position to an open position that actuates pressure to the valve body from a liquid source. The actuator is separate from the clip that connects the housing to the valve body. |
| US11878897B2 |
Jackstand for automated trailer loading dock
Automated jackstand systems and methods deploy a jackstand to support a front end of a trailer parked at an automated loading dock. The jackstand prevents collapse of the trailer's landing gear and prevents upending of the trailer during loading and unloading. Advantageously, by deploying the jackstand automatically, presence of personnel in the yard where tractors and trailers are moving is not required. |
| US11878896B2 |
Electric winder and method for controlling same
The disclosure provides an electric winder and a method for controlling the same. The electric winder includes a winder body, a socket and a controller. When a plug is inserted into the contact assembly through the insertion hole, the strain sensor is configured to detect a deformation of the contact assembly caused by the plug, and send the deformation to the controller. The controller is configured to receive the deformation sent from the strain sensor. When the deformation is greater than a deformation threshold, the controller controls the drive mechanism to be in a stop state to prevent the reel from winding. |
| US11878894B2 |
Sheet discharger
A sheet discharger includes: an accommodator configured to accommodate sheets; a conveyor configured to convey and discharge a sheet to the accommodator; a detector configured to detect whether a jam of a sheet has occurred in the accommodator and a state of the jam; and a controller configured to control the conveyor to continue sheet discharge upon detection by the detector of the jam in a state where sheet discharge of a jammed sheet is possible. |
| US11878893B2 |
Paper-length detection device
According to an embodiment, a paper-length detection device includes: a moving mechanism and an angle sensor. The moving mechanism supports a magnet. The moving mechanism causes a first regulatory member to move closer to or further from a second regulatory member in accordance with movement of the first regulatory member. The moving mechanism further causes the magnet to rotate in accordance with the movement of the first regulatory member closer to or further from the second regulatory member. The angle sensor faces the magnet and outputs a signal corresponding to an absolute angle with the magnet. |
| US11878892B2 |
Linear media handling system and devices produced using the same
An improved system for handling delicate linear media and in particular to a method and apparatus for winding delicate linear media such as superconducting wire or tape or optical fibers onto a spool or former. A combination of direct closed loop control and media routing design facilitates the handling of the delicate media without causing damage. The axial tension in the linear media may be closely controlled during winding by means of feedback control loop using tension measurements to control the rotation speeds of the wind-from and wind-to spools. Further, during winding, the delicate linear media is only exposed to large radius bends with no reverse bending. Finally, output devices and features, commercial or otherwise, made possible by delicate linear media handling are revealed. This includes advanced SC devices and features. |
| US11878889B2 |
End effector
An end effector connectable to a robot arm for peeling off release paper includes a housing including a guide groove having a start position S, an intermediate position M, and an end position E and a rotary unit including a needle and a first support movable along the guide groove. Assume that a line segment connecting the start position S and the intermediate position M is defined as a line segment SM, a line segment connecting intermediate the position M and the end position E is defined as a line segment ME, an angle formed between the line segment SM and a horizontal direction when the end effector is placed on a floor surface is defined as θ1, and an angle formed between the line segment SM and the line segment ME is defined as θ2, θ1<θ2<θ1+180° is satisfied. |
| US11878885B2 |
Device for loading rollson a machine comprising said device
A device (5) for loading rolls (R) in a machine (1) includes a rotating member (6) that rotates around an axis (A) of rotation and having a plurality of radial elements (17A, 17B, 17C, 17D; 17E) spaced angularly with respect to each other. The radial elements define receiving seats (16) for rolls. At least one of the receiving seats (16) is suitable for assuming at least two distinct configurations for receiving and handling rolls (R) of different radial dimensions. |
| US11878884B2 |
Document feed device, and image forming device including the same
A document feed device including a document tray and a document guide. The document guide has a document guide side document loader and a document guide member. The document tray includes a groove. The document guide, at an end of the document guide side document loader in the width direction, includes: a scooper, and an upstream outline portion that is formed so as to gradually approach the document guide member toward an upstream side in the conveying direction with the scooper as an apex. |
| US11878880B2 |
Self-rotating grain spreader and grain monitoring system for a grain bin
A grain bin has a top opening with a hopper for receiving grain that is directed downwardly to a spreader supported for rotation by a vertical tubular center shaft. The spreader has an elongated inclined chute having a V-shape cross-section. The chute has a center portion having an opening with a trap door pivoted or controlled from a mechanism operable from the top opening of the bin. A deflector is positioned under the trap door opening and rotates the chute in response to the flow of grain through the opening. The tubular center shaft encloses an electrical cable that supports a temperature sensing element within the grain in the bin, and a temperature monitoring device is connected to the cable outside the grain bin. |
| US11878879B1 |
Dry granular material transfer
A dry granular material transfer system and method for transfer of granular material such as sand in a dry state through a hose using pressurized air. On a base platform, a conveyor subsystem moves granular material placed on a lower portion to a higher portion while separating clumped material and allowing rocks and debris to fall away, spreading the granular material in a thin layer for ejection at the highest level. A containment subsystem receives granular material and contains the downward fall of material. A portioning subsystem has a turntable with blow-through chambers which receive granular material and move into line with an air inflow tube and air-material outflow tube, and the air-material mixture is blown through the air-material outflow tube and through a transfer hose. |
| US11878878B2 |
Connector assembly, system and method for converting a batch wise supply of insects to a continuous supply of insects
Connector assembly (100), system and method for converting a batch wise supply of insects (102) to a continuous supply of insects (102). A container unit is present (105) having an internal volume, a water inlet unit (106-109, 117), and a suspension outlet unit (110-113). A receiving unit (101) has a top opening (101a) arranged for receiving batch wise quantities of insects (102) and a bottom opening (114). A conveyor unit (104) has a receiving part (104b) arranged near the bottom opening (114) of the receiving unit (101), and an outlet end (119) extending into the container unit (105). By suspending the insects (102) in water it is possible to transport the suspension of insects (102) in water, e.g. to a buffer container (300). |
| US11878877B2 |
Material conveying device and material processing apparatus
Provided are a material conveying device and a material processing apparatus. The material conveying device includes a frame and a plurality of conveying mechanisms sequentially arranged in a conveying direction of a material. An output end of each of the plurality of conveying mechanisms is connected to an input end of an adjacent conveying mechanism. Each of the plurality of conveying mechanisms includes a plurality of rollers each rotatably connected to the frame, and a driver in a transmission connection with one of the plurality of rollers to drive the one of the plurality of first rollers to rotate. Each conveying mechanism is driven by a separate driver. A speed of the material on different conveying mechanisms can be controlled by adjusting a direction and a magnitude of torque outputted by the driver. |
| US11878865B2 |
Logistics robot and logistics system
A logistics robot for transporting a package includes: a robot unit configured to make the logistics robot travel; and a storage unit configured to store the package. The robot unit and the storage unit are separable from each other. |
| US11878862B2 |
Conveyor systems and methods for sorting merchandise using interchangeable and assignable sortation modules
There is provided a conveyor assembly for sorting merchandise items. In one form, the conveyor assembly includes: a merchandise identification module; sortation modules each comprising a multi-directional sorting portion with two sets of rollers, a first wing including a third set of rollers, a second wing including a fourth set of rollers, and a controller configured to receive an IP address; a first, disassembled state of the sortation modules; a second, assembled state of the sortation modules; a merchandise database; and a control circuit configured to receive identifying information about an unsorted merchandise item, assign a unique IP address to each sortation module corresponding to the position of the sortation module, determine a sortation destination for the unsorted merchandise item, determine the sortation module corresponding to the sortation destination; and instruct the controller of the corresponding sortation module to divert the unsorted merchandise item to the sortation destination. |
| US11878860B2 |
Thermal liner for transporting goods
The thermal liner relates to the field of thermal insulation for transporting goods and contains a thermal insulating material, and its components are hermetically connected. At that, the liner repeats the inner shapes of the container; it has a front wall that opens, and its fastening elements are made along the upper perimeter with the possibility of fixing the liner in the container using a mounting cord and the inner lugs of the metal container. The thermal liner is made of a set of materials, and laminated metallized polyethylene foam (PE foam) as the thermal insulating material and a black polyethylene film, which provides the desired temperature difference between the external and internal temperatures and reduces the thermal conductivity of the product. |
| US11878858B2 |
Portion capsule having an identifier
A single-serve capsule for making a beverage, having a base element with a cavity that is free of a filter, and in which a raw beverage material is provided, the cavity including radially spaced and vertically oriented convexities, where a width defined between each of the plurality of convexities is wider than a width of each of plurality of convexities, the base element has a wall region extending between the flange and a bottom region of the base element with radially spaced and vertically oriented grooves, a width of the side wall defined between each of the plurality of grooves is wider than a width of each of plurality of grooves, the capsule has an identifier, which makes it possible to individualize the single-serve capsule, the identifier is a barcode on the wall region and on a bottom side of the flange. |
| US11878854B2 |
Process for preventing organoleptic degradation in flexibly-packaged sensitive foods and packaged products thereof
This invention relates to a process for reducing or eliminating organoleptic degradation in organoleptically sensitive foods packaged in flexible packaging, and packaged products thereof. This invention also relates to organoleptic flexible packaging made from polymeric films comprising oxidation-stable and non-migratory polysiloxane as slip additive. The oxidative-stability and non-migratory nature of the polysiloxane slip additive provides an organoleptic flexible packaging that is non-interactive with and inert to the organoleptically sensitive food packaged within, specifically: (1) coffee; (2) beer; (3) water; and (4) wine. |
| US11878852B2 |
Packaging and method of manufacturing the packaging for a product to be received therein
A packaging with a packaging arrangement and at least one product received therein, such as in particular a medical product, and a method for manufacturing the packaging are disclosed. The packaging arrangement has a first packaging element, which has a trough-shaped receiving space for receiving the product, wherein the receiving space is delimited by a receiving base and a peripheral wall, which is connected with the receiving base. The packaging arrangement has a second packaging element inserted into the receiving space, which element has a plastically deformable deformation region and a plug-in region which extends peripherally around the deformation region and spans the same, wherein the product is arranged between the deformation region and the receiving base and the deformation region is at least plastically deformed in sections complementarily to the product, by contacting the same. The product is elastically clamped between the receiving base and the deformation region. |
| US11878851B2 |
Packaging for individual articles with use indicator insert and assembly of such a packaging with the articles
A packaging for packaging a determined number of individual articles includes a packaging case and a use indicator insert, which includes a transverse plate having individual access openings for an individual article, and having, around each individual access opening, an individual precut system, which at least partially surrounds the individual access opening, each individual precut system determining, after breaking, an individual extraction opening which encompasses the individual access opening and which has at least one transverse extraction dimension which is greater than a corresponding transverse dimension of the corresponding individual access opening. The packaging also has anchoring tabs and anchoring slots for ensuring the anchoring of the use indicator insert in the packaging case. |
| US11878849B2 |
Injection molded polymeric biodegradable container
A biodegradable container including a unitary polymeric body element having a top portion and a cylindrical body portion. The top portion has a cylindrical neck wherein the cylindrical neck defines an inner surface and an outer surface. The container further includes a polymeric bottom element welded to the cylindrical body portion of the unitary polymeric body element. A polymeric cap defines an internal rim configured to be received by the inner surface of the cylindrical neck. The polymeric cap includes an external cover having an interior surface which may be tapered so that the outer surface of the cylindrical neck and the interior surface of the external cover form an inner seal. The interior surface of the external cover may also form an outer seal with the outer surface of the cylindrical neck when the polymeric cap is in a closed position. |
| US11878846B2 |
Packaging with floating band
Packaging may include a front box having a cavity to receive a product, a rear box coupled to the front box in a closed position, and a floating band to be slid around the front box and the rear box, thereby maintaining the front and rear box in a closed configuration. The band may be positioned with features such as folded protrusions with corresponding folded protrusions provided on the front box or the rear box. |
| US11878843B2 |
Cup with cup lid and detachable and washable cup lid
A cup with a cup lid and a detachable and washable cup lid are provided. The detachable and washable cup lid includes an outer cover adapted to a cup body. A top inner wall of the outer cover protrudes downwards to form a clamping frame, a clamping groove is formed in an inner wall of the clamping frame, and a notch communicating with the clamping groove is formed in a bottom end of the clamping frame. An inner bolt vertically arranged in the outer cover. The top of the inner bolt is inserted in the clamping frame, a clamping block is formed at the top end of an outer wall of the inner bolt, and the clamping block is inserted into the clamping groove to limit and connect the inner bolt and the outer cover. |
| US11878842B2 |
Bottle assembly and valve assembly
A bottle assembly is provided including a bottle having an end portion with a first detent formation, and a collar having a second complementary detent formation. The collar is arranged to snap fit to the end portion by engagement of the detent formations by application of force only in a direction towards the bottle. In addition, a valve assembly for use with a drinking vessel is provided including a base member and a sealing member. The sealing member is movable, dependent on a pressure difference across it, between a sealed position, wherein the sealing member is sealed against the base member, and an unsealed position, wherein the sealing member is unsealed from the base member. One or more channels are formed between the base member and the sealing member and are arranged to allow air to enter the drinking vessel when the sealing member is in the unsealed position. |
| US11878839B2 |
Bin with flip lid
The bin with flip lid device includes a main body and lid having a first portion and a second portion. The main body includes a plurality of sides, an upper surface, and a bottom surface. The main body further has a first handle arrangement and a second handle arrangement. Each of the handle arrangements are disposed on opposite sides of the upper surface of the main body. Each of the first portion and the second portion of the lid are also disposed on opposite sides of the upper surface of the main body. Each of the first portion and the second portion are hingedly connected along the upper surface of the main body. Each of the first portion and the second portion have at least one tooth which is configured to nest into a corresponding recess in each of the opposite lids where the device is in a closed position. |
| US11878837B2 |
Supporter surface having plates
A supporter includes: a first plate portion having a placement surface on which a support object is to be placed; a second plate portion that transmits downward a weight of the support object placed on the placement surface; a left third plate portion that is disposed between the first plate portion and the second plate portion and that extends diagonally in a direction such that a lower part thereof is separated further leftward; and a right third plate portion that is disposed between the first plate portion and the second plate portion on a right side of the left third plate portion and that extends diagonally in a direction such that a lower part thereof is separated further rightward. |
| US11878835B2 |
Metallic can end
A metallic can end having a reclosable opening has a microgap or a weakening line peripherally around the opening, a sealing frame composed of plastic material surrounding the opening region, a closure unit composed of plastic that is disposed within the microgap or weakening line and that is pivotably attached to the fixed end surface via a pivot bearing. The sealing frame and the closure unit cooperate in a sealing manner. The metallic end region disposed within the peripheral microgap or the weakening line is received and held in the opening region of the end. The sealing frame is bonded to the fixed end surface and the closure unit is bonded to the upwardly pivotable metallic end region. Except for a possibly provided lacquer layer, the inner end side is at least largely free of lamination and the like. |
| US11878830B2 |
Container for consumer products
Embodiments of the disclosure relate to a container for a product having a cooling effect. In one embodiment, a container for housing a consumer product includes a body having an outer surface and a cooling material coupled to the outer surface of the body. The product contained in the container also includes the cooling material. By including the cooling material on the outer surface of the container, consumers can feel the cooling effect of the product without opening up the container. |
| US11878828B2 |
Outfeed device for a packaging assembly and packaging assembly comprising an outfeed device
There is described an outfeed device for a packaging assembly configured to form and seal a plurality of packages containing a pourable product; the outfeed device comprises an input station, at which it receives, in use, the packages, and an output station, at which the packages exit, in use, from the outfeed device; the outfeed device comprises at least one selectively operable cart element cyclically movable along an endless path, comprising a receiving portion defining a receiving seat for picking one single package at a time at input station, housing at least part of the package, and being configured to bring the package from the input station to the output station. |
| US11878827B2 |
Method and coding line for serializing a plurality of products
A method and a coding line (128) for serializing a plurality of products in a coding line (128), wherein each product is packed in a cuboid box (114), is disclosed. Herein, the coding line (128) comprises at least one slide (132) and at least one main pusher (130) being adapted for jointly moving the boxes (114) on the slide (132) in a row of the boxes (114) through the coding line (128), wherein the coding line (128) further comprises at least one printing system (118) designed for printing a serial code onto each of the boxes (114), wherein the serial code comprises at least one unique serial number, and at least one camera (120) designed for reading the serial code printed on each of the boxes (114). The method comprises the following steps: a) retracting the main pusher (130) to provide an open space at an initial section (140) of the slide (132) in front of the row of the boxes (114), whereby the open space is filled with at least one additional box (136); b) using the main pusher (130) to jointly move the row of the boxes (114) on the slide (132) to pass the printing system (118), whereby the serial code is printed onto the at least one box (114), wherein the serial code comprises the at least one unique serial number, and the camera (120), whereby the serial code printed on the at least one box (114) is read, until a final section (146) of the slide (132) is reached, where the row of the boxes (114) is pushed from the slide (132); and c) reloading the coding line (128) by providing at least one further additional box (136), wherein steps a) to c) define a pushing cycle of the coding line (128). Herein, the serial code comprising the at least one unique serial number is printed onto a particular box (114) and, concurrently, stored in a database, preferably together with a further unique identifier (172) applied to a particular shipping case (166) which stores the particular box (114). In this particular embodiment, the method and the coding line (128), thus, allow tracking of a flow of the product packed in the particular box (114) in a distribution chain at any given point. |
| US11878817B2 |
Satellite constellation forming system, satellite constellation forming method, satellite constellation, and ground device
A satellite constellation forming system forms a satellite constellation (20) having a plurality of orbital planes (21) in each of which a plurality of satellites fly at the same orbital altitude. A satellite constellation forming unit forms the satellite constellation (20) in which orbital altitudes of the orbital planes (21) are mutually different. Furthermore, in the satellite constellation (20), relative altitude differences between adjacent orbital planes in the plurality of orbital planes are sequentially arranged to be sinusoidal. The satellite constellation forming unit sequentially changes an orbital altitude (23) of each orbital plane of the plurality of orbital planes while maintaining a sinusoidal arrangement of the relative altitude differences between adjacent orbital planes in the plurality of orbital planes. |
| US11878816B2 |
Reusable modular spacecraft and related systems
A reusable modular spacecraft has a spacecraft bus structure configured to support spacecraft subsystems, at least one interchangeable housing component configured to be interchangeably received and supported by the bus structure, and a wireless system configured to permit wireless communication between the at least one interchangeable housing component and spacecraft subsystems supported by the bus structure. In embodiments of the spacecraft, the wireless system includes a wireless hub and a wireless coordinator for wireless transmission of data between the at least one interchangeable housing component and the spacecraft subsystems. An electrical/power transfer interface unit is provided to the at least one interchangeable housing component for transferring electricity, power, data and/or providing thermal management and control. |
| US11878811B2 |
Externally accessible auxiliary power unit pump assembly
Aspects of this disclosure relate to externally accessible auxiliary power unit (APU) pump assembly, comprising: a pump configured to pressurize an accumulator that is used to start an APU of an aircraft; a pressure gauge for the accumulator; and a support frame configured to be mounted within an outer wall of the aircraft, wherein the support frame defines an externally accessible compartment and secures the pump and the pressure gauge within the externally accessible compartment. |
| US11878806B2 |
Aircraft propulsion system having a linear electric motor
A propulsion system for an aircraft, which has a chassis, a propeller able to move in rotation about an axis of rotation, a main gear as one with the propeller, an electric generator, at least one linear electric motor having a fixed element and a slider able to move in translation, for each linear electric motor, a secondary gear meshing with the main gear and mounted to be able to move in rotation about an axis of rotation perpendicular to the axis of rotation, and a rod of which one end is articulated on the corresponding slider and of which the other end is articulated on the corresponding secondary gear at an articulation that is offset with respect to the axis of rotation of the secondary gear. |
| US11878804B2 |
Emergency opening device of an aircraft door having a retention wire
An emergency opening device of an aircraft door including a tubular actuating member (2); a resilient compression device; a retaining member for retaining the tubular actuating member (2), having a retaining wire (12) which, when the tubular actuating member (2) is in the retracted position, is held taut between a first attachment (14, 17) and a second attachment (16, 18); a release device which includes a cutting member (22) for transversely cutting the retaining wire (12). |
| US11878798B2 |
Blended wing body aircraft with a fuel cell and method of use
Certain aspects relate to a blended wing body aircraft with a fuel cell and methods of use. An exemplary aircraft includes a blended wing body, at least a propulsor mechanically affixed to the aircraft and configured to propel the aircraft, at least a first fuel store configured to store a first fuel, and at least a fuel cell configured to combine the first fuel with oxygen to produce electricity. |
| US11878797B2 |
Image analysis and estimation of rooftop solar exposure
An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) solar irradiation assessment system may automate several design parameters of solar panel design, cost and payoff estimations, and installation. The system determines the irradiance at various locations on a roof during various time periods. The system accounts for the effects of various existing, potential, or future obstacles proximate the structure. In some embodiments, a visual model of the roof may be shown with a heatmap of irradiance values and/or graphical placement of solar panels. In other embodiments, the data may be analyzed and reported without visual presentation. |
| US11878795B2 |
Autonomous mobile workforce system and method
A method for workforce management includes receiving a service request associated with a task area from a user device, and controlling movement of an unmanned aerial machine from a home base to the task area. The unmanned aerial machine acquires evaluation data about the task area. The method also includes determining a task to be performed based on the service request, the task area, and the evaluation data. Further, the method includes selecting one or more autonomous machines to perform the task based on at least the task and a location of the task area, and controlling the selected one or more autonomous machines to perform the task |
| US11878792B2 |
Stiffened composite panel with integrated shim
Provided are stiffened stringer panels with integrated shim structures. An example composite panel comprises a skin member having an inner surface, and a stringer positioned on the inner surface. The stringer comprises a first flange portion and a second flange portion with the first flange portion and the second flange portion contacting the inner surface. The composite panel further comprises an integrated shim positioned on the first flange portion. The integrated shim may comprise a sacrificial material configured to be trimmed to the desired geometry. The sacrificial material may comprise a glass fiber reinforced plastic fabric pre-impregnated with resin. The integrated shim may be configured to interface with internal support structures of a wing assembly. The integrated shim may be configured to be machined to fit dimensions and measurements corresponding to the internal support structures of the wing assembly. |
| US11878787B1 |
Propeller control mechanism
The present invention relates to a propeller control mechanism comprising a center, a first group, and a second group. This mechanism is capable of controlling the angle of attack of the propeller blades without auxiliary actuators or external linkages and minimizing the propeller blades' motion range. Furthermore, this mechanism is applicable not only to aerial vehicles but also to vehicles on the surface of water or underwater. |
| US11878785B2 |
Modular line assembly for installation in an aircraft fuselage
A line assembly for installation in an aircraft fuselage includes a first line section having a first diameter, a second line section having a second diameter, a set of first line brackets, and a set of second line brackets. The first line brackets include a first receiving space configured to hold the first line section and a first support portion for attaching the first line brackets to a fuselage structural part. The second line brackets include a second receiving space configured to hold the second line section and a second support portion for attaching the second line brackets to the first line section. The second line section includes a higher flexibility than the first line section. The second line section is attached to the first line section through a plurality of second line brackets arranged at a distance to and independent from the first line brackets. |
| US11878784B2 |
Aerospace vehicle system and method of operation
An aerospace vehicle system, preferably including one or more capsules, and optionally including one or more propulsion modules and/or safety modules. A capsule, preferably including a pressure vessel including a structural frame and one or more windows, and optionally including a cabin. In alternate embodiments, the system can additionally or alternatively function as a terrestrial vehicle, a watercraft, and/or any other suitable vehicle. A method of operation, preferably including operating the aerospace vehicle system in flight, while maintaining a pressure differential between the pressure vessel interior and an environment surrounding the system. |
| US11878782B2 |
Interface for mounting a propulsion mechanism to a watercraft
The invention relates to an interface for mounting a propulsion mechanism to a watercraft such as a fishing kayak, and to a watercraft comprising such an interface. The interface comprises a first portion including a first plate with a hole sized and shaped for receiving therethrough a portion of the propulsion mechanism, a second portion including a second plate and one channel extending from the second plate, the channel being in registry with the hole of the first portion for therein a portion of the propulsion mechanism. The interface also comprises fastening assemblies for removably fastening the second portion to the first portion of the interface, and a guiding assembly for maintaining the channel of the second portion in registry with the hole of the first portion. |
| US11878781B1 |
Paddleboard paddle system
A paddleboard paddle system is convertible from a single paddle to a double-paddle and has a paddle handle including a hand aperture and thumb aperture in the paddle portion. A paddleboard paddle has a first paddle portion and a second paddle portion that can be connected to form a double-paddle, or a paddle having a paddle portion on opposing end of the paddle arm. A paddle arm is the rod or extension from the paddle portion that is typically used to guide the paddle through the water. A user may use the single paddle while standing on the paddle board or may connect the second paddle portion to produce the double-paddle to use while sitting on the paddleboard or for use in a kayak. Also, a user may use a double-paddle while standing. The paddle handle may be gripped by the user to guide the opposing end through the water. |
| US11878779B2 |
Enhanced trim tab system with fluid hinge for variable-transom watercrafts
A system for a transom-mount trim tab with a fluid hinge, including a trim tab having a planar surface, a forward section located under a hull of a watercraft, a rear portion extending aft of a transom, a pair of guiding tabs coupled to the trim tab, and a forward mounting means including fluid hinge brackets, each with a mounting plate, and a containment protrusion. The system further includes a pair of aft mounting brackets configurable for variable mounting, wherein each mounting bracket includes a vertical leg having an upper portion configurable to be angulated relative to a transom of a watercraft and a bottom portion configured in a vertical orientation. The upper portion of the vertical leg and the mounting bracket have a configurable angle there-between. |
| US11878777B2 |
Geostationary floating platform
A system is demonstrated for heave neutralisation of semisubmersible platforms that can be built into any conceivable configuration of such platforms. That the system is also conceivably active and predicatively can be controlled can be concluded by analysing the appended calculation models. As an example FIG. 18, column E, is mentioned, wherein the water volume increments in the rise canister are 37 cubic metres for each half metre of wave height, so that, with reference to column A, from H=10.5 m to H=12 m is 4×37 148 cubic metres more than 150 tonnes—simultaneously with the air pressure, shown in column K, increasing from 123.86 to 131.05 kPa, a difference of just 6.19 kPa (0.0619 bar or 61.9 millibars). Large ballast volumes can be moved out and in of the system at small pressure changes and short response time. |
| US11878773B1 |
Hydraulic marine vessel door assembly
A deployable platform is disposed at a side of the hull of a marine vessel and is movable between a raised position in which the platform is substantially vertically oriented, and a first lowered position in which the platform is in a horizontal orientation. Further, at least a portion of the platform can be lowered to a second lower position that is below the first lowered position. In the second lowered position the platform will normally be submerged when the vessel is afloat in water. In the raised position the platform forms a portion of the side of the hull and acts to exclude water from entering the vessel. |
| US11878772B2 |
Offshore transfer and destruction of volatile organic compounds
A vapor taker system, a vessel-based solution to accommodate vapor destruction during hydrocarbon loading and/or lightering, is disclosed. The vapor taker has vapor destruction equipment, support fuel, and accommodation for loading hose connections as necessary to comply with air emissions requirements for the destruction of volatile organic compounds. The vapor taker system can be modular or fully integrated into a marine vessel such as a ship, barge, tanker, and so forth. |
| US11878766B1 |
Crank assembly for a bicycle
A crank assembly for a bicycle includes a crank axle, crank arms mounted to the crank axle to rotate the crank axle, a carrier shaft slidably mounted on the crank axle and configured to slide relative to the crank axle, and a sprocket mounted on the carrier shaft. A position sensor determines a relative position of a diametric axis of the sprocket relative to a central longitudinal axis of the crank arm at an end of a power stroke. Further, an actuator is operatively coupled to the carrier shaft to slide the carrier shaft, and a controller is configured to actuate the actuator to slide the carrier shaft relative to the crank axle based on input from the position sensor to change a start time of the power stroke of the sprocket. |
| US11878765B2 |
Drive train components for recreational vehicles
Embodiments of the present disclosure describe a snowmobile including an engine mounted on the chassis, a drive track in contact with the chassis, and a drive train, operatively interconnecting the engine with the drive track for delivering propulsive power to the drive track. The drive train includes a driveshaft, comprising a tubular driveshaft including two or more interior channels, the channels positioned in a substantially longitudinal orientation, two or more sprocket driving features on an exterior surface of the tubular driveshaft, and one or more fitting components, positioned at one or more distal ends of the driveshaft. |
| US11878764B2 |
Control device for human-powered vehicle and control system for human-powered vehicle
A control device is provided for controlling a human-powered vehicle. The control device includes an electronic controller. The human-powered vehicle includes a drive unit, a brake device, and a brake control device. The drive unit is provided with an electric motor that assists in propulsion of the human-powered vehicle. The brake device generates brake force. The brake control device controls the brake force with an electric actuator differing from the electric motor. The electronic controller is configured to control the electric motor in accordance with an actuation state of the brake control device. |
| US11878762B2 |
Universal bicycle rack with single attachment point
A universal bicycle rack with single attachment point is disclosed. The invention, referred to herein as an ‘integrated rack connection assembly’ (IRCA) is comprised of three main parts. A first part being a tubular, platform, section (PS) with crossbar members for holding user items (such as bags, cases, etc.); a second part being a Connection section (CS) for attaching the IRCA to a bicycle frame; and a third part being a tubular; platform assembly (PA) connecting the PS to the CS allowing a user to position the IRCA at various angles on a bike frame: The CS also having clamping plates allowing the apparatus to fit onto frames of different shapes and sizes. An object of the invention is to leverage the stability of a bike's central frame through a single attachment when storing items on a bicycle. |
| US11878761B2 |
Collision alert systems and methods for micromobility vehicles
Collision alert systems and methods for micromobility vehicles includes a proximity sensor, a speed sensor, a warning device, and a controller having a bypass mode and a warning mode. The controller compares the speed of the micromobility vehicle with a predetermined speed threshold, enters the bypass mode when the speed of the micromobility vehicle is less than the predetermined speed threshold, and enters the warning mode when the speed of the micromobility vehicle is greater than the predetermined speed threshold. The controller does not activate the warning device in the bypass mode. In the warning mode, calculates an estimated time until a potential collision with the object, compares the estimated time object with a predetermined time threshold, and generates a collision warning by activating the warning device in response to the estimated time until collision being less than the predetermined time threshold. |
| US11878752B2 |
Steering system and method and device for operating a steering system of a motor vehicle
A method for operating a steering system includes providing an electromechanical steering assistance having several redundant control paths. Each control path includes a control unit, a power unit and a winding circuit of a servomotor. A correcting-variable unit is provided in each control unit in order to make a correcting variable available, depending on input variables. The correcting variables of all of the correcting-variable units are averaged. A set correcting variable is made available by each control unit, depending on the averaged correcting variable. A device for operating a steering system and a steering system for steering wheels of a motor vehicle, are also provided. |
| US11878751B2 |
Climbing machine and moving method therefor
The present invention relates to a climbing machine and a moving method therefor. The climbing machine includes a machine body, a mechanical arm, and at least two ropes, each rope connects a suspension mechanism and the machine body; the suspension mechanism is connected to or disengaged from an object structure, the length of the rope between the suspension mechanism and the machine body is variable; through dragging or pulling of the rope, the machine body can move on the object structure; the mechanical arm connects a gripping mechanism and the machine body; the gripping mechanism can grip and move any suspension mechanism and disengage a gripped suspension mechanism. In the present invention, the machine body moves without interference, and can be pulled not only on a smooth surface but also on a hollow or bending surface, and features a simple structure, a wide application scope, and the like. |
| US11878742B2 |
Utility vehicle
A utility vehicle includes a vehicle body frame and a cargo bed supported by the vehicle body frame, the cargo bed including a side wall unit. The side wall unit includes a side wall, a tail lamp mounted on a rear end portion of the side wall, and a bolt including a shaft portion and a head portion. The tail lamp is secured to the side wall by the bolt oriented in a vehicle width direction. The head portion of the bolt is hidden by a part of the side wall unit when viewed from behind. |
| US11878741B2 |
Multi-layer sliding member and automobile rack-and-pinion steering apparatus using same
A multi-layer sliding member (1) includes a backing plate (2) formed from a steel plate, a copper-plated or nickel-plated layer (4) formed on one surface (3) of the backing plate (2), a porous sintered metal layer (5) integrally bonded to the surface (3) of the backing plate (2) through the layer (4), and a coating layer (8) filling pores (6) and coating on the surface (7) of the porous sintered metal layer (5) and formed from a synthetic resin composition. The synthetic resin composition contains a PTFE as a main component and further contains, as additives, 5 to 30% by mass of a thermotropic liquid crystal polymer, 5 to 12% by mass of a polyarylketone resin, 5 to 12% by mass of a melt moldable fluororesin, and 1 to 5% by mass of a polyimide resin. |
| US11878739B2 |
Motor vehicle body panel
The present disclosure relates to a motor vehicle body panel including a main body made of plastic material and sized to be bonded to a motor vehicle structure, and a bead of glue arranged to receive a second bead of glue, the bead of glue being made of a more flexible material than that forming the main body. |
| US11878738B2 |
Reinforcement devices
The present teachings provide a reinforcement for a cavity. The reinforcement may include a carrier having a length extending along an axis between a first end and a second end. The carrier may include one or more longitudinal structures and one or more transverse structures. The carrier may also include one or more walls joined together to form one or more cavities extending along the axis. The carrier may have a cross-sectional shape roughly corresponding to the cross-sectional shape of interior of a hollow structural member. The device may also include a secondary material placed over the carrier. The secondary material is configured to expand, seal, reinforce, or a combination thereof upon application of a selectable stimuli and adhere to the interior of the cavity to provide reinforcement of the same. |
| US11878737B2 |
Fastening assembly having a bearing bracket for fastening an axle carrier, and method for mounting an axle carrier
A fastening assembly for fastening an axle support on a vehicle body. The axle support is screwed onto the vehicle body on multiple attachment points. On at least one of the attachment points, a bearing bracket for mounting a unit for the axle drive is arranged between the axle support and the vehicle body and also screwed on. A method for installing and fastening an axle support on a vehicle body in the mass production of motor vehicles is further disclosed. |
| US11878735B2 |
Lawn mower fender
A fender for a lawn mower having tire and wheel assemblies that are mounted to a yoke of a swivel caster assembly, whereby the yoke pivots through 360 degrees of rotation, includes an arcuate fender body. The fender body is attached to the yoke by a bracket so that it is rotatably carried by the rotating yoke. As such, the fender body is maintained at an optimal position relative to the mower tire and thereby provides desirable deflection of lawn clippings and other debris from the various operational components provided upon the mower deck. This prevents the premature wear of such operational components, thereby decreasing down time and reducing maintenance costs of the mower. |
| US11878730B1 |
Attachable handle for a stroller
An attachable handle for a stroller comprises a tubular cross-bar removably securable across the span of a stroller rear handlebar. A pair of tubular handles having a limited range of independent forward and backward resilient motion each are movably secured to the tubular cross-bar. The device is capable of folding down when not in use. |
| US11878728B2 |
Foldable cot and a buggy
The invention relates to a foldable cot, comprising a bottom portion and a stretchable side wall. The cot further comprises a movable frame for stretching the side wall to an unfolded state. The foldable cot also comprises an adapter mounted to a side wall frame element for connecting the foldable cot to a bearing frame of a buggy, the adapter having a rotatable element that is rotatably attached to the side wall frame element, and an engaging element fixedly attached to the rotatable element such that upon pivoting the frame arm for unfolding the side wall, the frame arm also engages the engaging element inducing the rotatable element to swivel relative to the side wall frame element of the frame for bringing the cot in a mainly horizontal orientation. |
| US11878725B2 |
Vehicle control system and method for implementing safety procedure
A system includes a safety mode activation device disposed onboard a vehicle system and operatively connected to a controller of the vehicle system. The safety mode activation device is configured to receive a status signal indicating a presence of one or more of an operator or an active work marker in a location proximate to the vehicle system. The safety mode activation device is further configured to transmit a lockout signal to the controller to prevent movement of the vehicle system along a route responsive to receiving the status signal. |
| US11878724B2 |
Autorack cars
Autorack cars, may include a car body and a pair of wheeled trucks supporting the car body. The autorack cars may additionally include a stationary deck segment fixedly attached to the car body and at least one pivoting deck segment that is adjacent to the stationary deck segment and that is pivotably connected to the stationary deck segment such that the at least one pivoting deck segment is pivotable between a lowered position and a raised position relative to the stationary deck segment. The at least one pivoting deck segment may be adapted to support at least one vehicle in the lowered and raised positions. The autorack cars may further include at least one pivot assembly for moving the at least one pivoting deck segment between the lowered and raised positions. |
| US11878723B2 |
System for transporting sand for wellbore operations
A transport system for carrying a proppant, the system comprising a loading tower, a first transfer tower, a second transfer tower and an unloading tower. The loading tower is located proximate a loading area while the unloading tower is located proximate an unloading area. The system also includes a first transfer tower and a second transfer tower. A first aerial cable conveys a transfer container from the loading tower to the first transfer tower, while a second aerial cable conveys the transfer container from the second transfer tower to the unloading tower. The transfer container is configured to be suspended from the first and second aerial cables en route from the loading tower to the unloading area. Sand or supplies from the transfer container is received at the unloading area for use in a wellbore operation. Methods of transporting sand for use in wellbore fracturing operations are also provided. |
| US11878719B2 |
Road resource conflict resolution algorithm
A road resource is identified, according to one or more maneuver sharing intent messages received to the vehicle via a transceiver of a vehicle, where the road resource is contested between the vehicle and one or more other vehicles and includes a portion of a roadway to be traversed by the vehicle and also the one or more other vehicles. A conflict resolution procedure is performed to determine whether the vehicle gains access to the road resource, wherein the conflict resolution procedure is independently performed by each of the vehicle and the one or more other vehicles. One of the vehicle or the one or more other vehicles is granted access to the road resource based on the conflict resolution procedure. |
| US11878718B2 |
Autonomous vehicle rider drop-off sensory systems and methods
A method for controlling a vehicle includes identifying a user identity associated with a user riding in the vehicle, determining a destination associated with the user identity, creating a detection zone proximate to the vehicle when the vehicle is localized in a first drop-off location associated with the destination, causing a sensory system to identify a hazard within the detection zone and generate a localization of the hazard, determining that a first probability of realizing a risk associated with the hazard is less than a first probability threshold, and generating a vehicle door actuation that permits the user to exit the vehicle based on the first probability of realizing the risk. |
| US11878716B2 |
Method and apparatus for planning autonomous vehicle, electronic device and storage medium
The present application provides a method and apparatus for planning an autonomous vehicle, an electronic device and a storage medium, which relates to the field of autonomous driving. According to the technical solutions of the present application, time points of entering a vehicle-converging area can be accurately predicted according to traveling conditions of two parties, so that a driving behavior of the autonomous vehicle is controlled more accurately. The specific implementation is as follows: acquiring first traveling information of an autonomous vehicle; acquiring second traveling information of at least one obstacle vehicle; predicting a driving intention of the obstacle vehicle according to the acquired second traveling information of the obstacle vehicle; planning a vehicle-converging strategy for the autonomous vehicle according to the first traveling information and the driving intention of the obstacle vehicle; and controlling the autonomous vehicle to travel according to the vehicle-converging strategy. |
| US11878712B2 |
Trajectory planning with obstacle avoidance for autonomous driving vehicles
A computer-implement method for operating an ADV is disclosed. A first trajectory for the ADV to drive along is planned. The ADV is to autonomously drive along the first trajectory. An obstacle in an affected region of the ADV is detected based on sensor data obtained from a plurality of sensors mounted on the ADV. An expected residence time of the obstacle in the affected region is determined. Whether to plan a second trajectory or to wait for the obstacle to leave the affected region is determined based on the expected residence time of the obstacle in the affected region. A second trajectory for the ADV to drive along is planned and the ADV is to autonomously drive along the second trajectory, or the ADV is to wait for the obstacle to leave the affected region and to autonomously drive along the first trajectory afterwards. |
| US11878708B2 |
Method and system for monitoring an occupant of a vehicle
Systems and techniques are provided for monitoring an occupant located in an interior of a vehicle. The techniques include the detection an occupant in at least one image. Body points of the occupant are identified based on the at least one image, and a pose of the occupant is classified based on the detected body points. A recommendation for adapting the occupant's pose is provided based on the classified pose. |
| US11878707B2 |
Augmented reality overlay based on self-driving mode
A computer-implemented method displays a media file below a distraction threshold. The method includes identifying a driver of a vehicle, where the vehicle includes an augmented reality system, and the vehicle is at least partially automated. The method also includes determining, a driving mode for the vehicle and calculating a focus score. The method includes requesting, from a media repository, a media file, where the media repository contains a plurality of media files, and each media file has an associated distractions score. The method includes receiving from the media repository, a first media file to display, where a first distraction score of the first media file combined with the focus score is below a safety threshold. The method also includes displaying the first media file by the AR system. Further aspects of the present disclosure are directed to computer program products containing functionality consistent with the method described above. |
| US11878706B2 |
Driver command prediction
A driver command predictor includes a controller, multiple sensors, and a command prediction unit. The controller is configured to command an adjustment of multiple motion vectors of a vehicle relative to a roadway in response to multiple actual driver commands and multiple future driver commands. The actual driver commands are received at a current time. The future driver commands are received at multiple update times. The update times range from the current time to a future time. The sensors are configured to generate sensor data that determines multiple actual states of the vehicle in response to the motion vectors as commanded. The command prediction unit is configured to generate the future driver commands at the update times in response to a driver model. The driver model operates on the actual driver commands and the actual states to predict the future driver commands at the update times. |
| US11878701B2 |
Method and device for controlling an autonomous driving vehicle, and an autonomous driving vehicle
A method and device for controlling an autonomous driving vehicle, and an autonomous driving vehicle. Wherein the method comprises: detecting error information of different components in a vehicle, wherein the different components comprise at least one of the following: a power supply, a sensor, a navigation device, a log memory and a processing device; if the error information of any component is detected, feeding back the detected error information to a processor; restarting the vehicle’ automatic driving function based on a feedback result, wherein the feedback result is feedback by the processor according the detected error information. The present invention solves the technical problem that the autonomous driving vehicle in the related art cannot perform error information detection on the components in the vehicle which leads to the low reliability of the autonomous driving vehicle. |
| US11878697B2 |
Vehicle control device
A vehicle control device includes: a distance-acquisition section acquiring a path end distance between a vehicle and an end of a turn-travel path, on which the vehicle travels with turning; a path-width-acquisition section acquiring a path width of the turn-travel path; a velocity-acquisition section acquiring a velocity of the vehicle; an anticipated-curvature-radius-acquisition section acquiring a curvature radius of an anticipated turn-travel path obtained by assuming that the turn-travel path starts from a pre-turn position, based on the path width and the path end distance obtained at the pre-turn position; a target-velocity-setting section setting a target velocity at which the vehicle should travel on the turn-travel path, based on the anticipated curvature radius; a target-acceleration/deceleration-calculation section calculating a target acceleration/deceleration for accelerating/decelerating the vehicle to the target velocity, based on the velocity of the vehicle and the target velocity, and a vehicle-control section performing acceleration/deceleration control based on the target acceleration/deceleration. |
| US11878695B2 |
Surface guided vehicle behavior
Among other things, techniques are described for receiving, from at least one sensor of a vehicle, a sensor measurement indicative of at least one of a sound or a vibration associated with a road element; identifying the road element based on a pattern in the sensor measurement; determining, based on the road element, a vehicle behavior for the vehicle; and controlling the vehicle to operate according to vehicle behavior. |
| US11878694B2 |
Vehicle safety system
A 360 safety system for automated verification of a 360 walk-around prior to vehicle engagement is described. The 360 safety system includes at least three sensors that receive a signal from a transmission fob, where one signal may be received by one of the at least three sensors at a time. The signals received by the at least three sensors are configured to be signal inputs to an operating system, where the operating system is in electrical communication with the at least three sensors. Each signal input received by one of the at least three sensors is processed by the operating system to generate a verification output displayed on a HMI of the operating system. When the CPU determines a valid signal input of each of the at least three sensors has been stored, the operating system processes the signal inputs and generates outputs that permit engagement of the vehicle. |
| US11878690B2 |
Vehicle control device
A start control device, which is a control device, includes: a first adjustment processing unit configured to execute a first adjustment process of instructing at least one of a brake device and a drive device to increase a braking/driving force when the braking/driving force is negative and the vehicle is stopped; and a second adjustment processing unit configured to start a second adjustment process of instructing at least one of the brake device and the drive device to increase the braking/driving force at a speed lower than an increasing speed of the braking/driving force before end of the first adjustment process on condition that the braking/driving force has become greater than or equal to a determination braking/driving force by the increase in the braking/driving force accompanying the execution of the first adjustment process. |
| US11878688B2 |
Vehicle control apparatus
In a vehicle control apparatus, an entry determiner determines, while one of the following traveling mode and the constant-speed traveling mode is performed by the vehicle control apparatus, whether an entry condition is satisfied in response to determination that there is at least one other crossing vehicle. The entry condition enables the at least one other crossing vehicle to cross in front of the own vehicle to thereafter enter the enterable space without colliding with the own vehicle. An autonomous driving controller switches, upon the entry condition being determined to be satisfied, the performed one of the following traveling mode and the constant-speed traveling mode to a crossing mode that controls traveling of the own vehicle to ensure a predetermined space in front of the own vehicle. The predetermined space enables the at least one other crossing vehicle to cross in front of the own vehicle. |
| US11878685B2 |
Vehicle control method and apparatus, electronic device and self-driving vehicle
A vehicle control method, a vehicle control apparatus, an electronic device and a self-driving vehicle all relates to the field of self-driving and intelligent transportation technologies. The method includes: when a vehicle is moving, in a case that an occluding object is detected, determining a hard brake speed limit point and a potential collision point according to a planned path of the vehicle and position information of the occluding object; calculating a speed limit value of the hard brake speed limit point based on a distance between the hard brake speed limit point and the potential collision point; in a case that a planned speed of the vehicle at the hard brake speed limit point is less than or equal to the speed limit value, controlling the vehicle to move at the planned speed. |
| US11878684B2 |
System and method for trajectory prediction using a predicted endpoint conditioned network
A system for trajectory prediction using a predicted endpoint conditioned network includes one or more processors and a memory that includes a sensor input module, an endpoint distribution module, and a future trajectory module. The modules cause the one or more processors to the one or more processors to obtain sensor data of a scene having a plurality of pedestrians, determine endpoint distributions of the plurality of pedestrians within the scene, the endpoint distributions representing desired end destinations of the plurality of pedestrians from the scene, and determine future trajectory points for at least one of the plurality of pedestrians based on prior trajectory points of the plurality of pedestrians and the endpoint distributions of the plurality of pedestrians. The future trajectory points may be conditioned not only on the pedestrian and their immediate neighbors' histories (observed trajectories) but also on all the other pedestrian's estimated endpoints. |
| US11878681B2 |
Method for operating a vehicle, parking assistance system and vehicle
A method for operating a first vehicle (100) with a parking assistance system (110) is proposed, comprising: a) sensing an obstructing parked position (BP) of the first vehicle (100) by means of the parking assistance system (110), wherein the obstructing parked position (BP) is a parked position which adjoins a parking space (PP) occupied by a parked second vehicle (150), b) reception of a sensor signal, acquired by a sensor apparatus (120, 130) of the vehicle (100), by means of the parking assistance system (110), c) detecting a request to exit a parking space of the parked second vehicle (150) in accordance with the received sensor signal by means of the parking assistance system (110), and d) autonomously driving the first vehicle (100) from the obstructing parked position (BP) into a position which is different from the obstructing parked position (BP) in accordance with the detected request to exit a parking space by means of the parking assistance system (110). |
| US11878680B2 |
Method for operating a motor vehicle with an active parking assistant
The invention relates to a method for operating a motor vehicle with an active parking assistant, comprising: determining a parking maneuver data set with at least one parking movement for a parking maneuver for parking in a parking space; determining a quality value representative of the parking situation of the motor vehicle in the parking space after the parking movement; comparing the quality value with a predetermined threshold value; providing the parking maneuver data set if the quality value is less than the threshold value; determining a further parking movement of the parking maneuver data set; determining a further quality value representative of the parking situation of the motor vehicle in the parking space after the further parking movement; and comparing the quality value with a predetermined threshold value if the quality value is greater than the threshold value. |
| US11878677B2 |
Method and system for providing torque to clutch in hybrid vehicle
A method includes estimating a first pressure at a first location of a clutch based on a flow rate of a fluid in the clutch, computing a first torque lead value based on the first pressure, computing a second torque lead value based on a second pressure, computing a third torque lead value by combining the first torque lead value and the second torque lead value, and applying torque from a motor of the vehicle based on the third torque lead value. |
| US11878674B2 |
Estimation of vehicle speed in all-wheel-drive vehicle
A vehicle includes an all-wheel-drive powertrain having an electric machine configured to power wheels. A controller is programmed to output a first calculated vehicle speed derived from integrating a measured longitudinal acceleration of the vehicle and output a second calculated vehicle speed based on the measured longitudinal acceleration and a speed of one of the wheels. The controller is further programmed to, responsive to a flag being present, command a speed to the electric machine that is based on the first vehicle speed to reduce wheel slip, and responsive to a flag not being present, command a speed to the electric machine that is based on the second vehicle speed to reduce wheel slip. |
| US11878673B2 |
Electromagnetic valve and brake control device
A cutoff valve comprises a coil wound around an outer periphery of a bobbin, a cylinder in contact with a protruding portion formed in an inner side of the bobbin, and an armature disposed inside the cylinder and moved in a winding axis direction of the coil by energization of the coil. |
| US11878672B2 |
Method of emergency braking of vehicle
A method of emergency braking of a vehicle includes: displaying a brake button in a vehicle; determining pre-touch information on a distance before the brake button is touched by a user; determining post-touch information on a distance after the brake button is touched; and performing any one of a first brake control in which general braking is performed according to the degree of the pressing of the brake button and braking force is added from a first time point after the brake button is pressed, a second brake control in which the general braking is performed and braking force is added from a second time point that is after the first time point, and a third brake control in which the general braking is performed according to the pre-touch information and the post-touch information. |
| US11878671B2 |
Method for managing braking in a degraded adhesion condition for a vehicle system
A system and method for managing braking in a degraded adhesion condition for a vehicle system including at least one vehicle comprising setting a target deceleration value, applying a non-degraded braking force via a braking system of the vehicle system, detecting a presence of a degraded adhesion condition between the vehicle system and a route along which the vehicle system moves. Responsive to the degraded adhesion condition not being detected, maintaining the application of the non-degraded braking force, or responsive to the degraded adhesion condition being detected, applying a degraded braking force, activating recovery means to control deceleration of the vehicle system, determining a compensation deceleration value, and applying at least one of the braking system or recovery means to control the deceleration of the vehicle system. |
| US11878670B2 |
Apparatus and method for controlling vehicle to perform occupant assistance according to detection accuracy of autonomous sensor
In an apparatus for controlling a vehicle equipped with an autonomous sensor and a communication unit, an object detector is configured to determine whether a predefined mobile-object condition is met, where the predefined mobile-object condition indicates that a mobile object detected from detection information received from an external device via the communication unit and a mobile object detected from detection information acquired from the autonomous sensor are the same object. An occupant assister is configured to perform occupant assistance for assisting an occupant of the vehicle, and configured to, in response to a detection accuracy condition being met, determine a mode of occupant assistance as a first mode, and in response to neither the detection accuracy condition nor the mobile-object condition being met, determine the mode of occupant assistance as a second mode is different from the first mode. |
| US11878666B2 |
Brake de-icing agent insertion apparatus for an air line of a vehicle
A brake de-icing agent insertion apparatus for an air line of a vehicle is provided. Preferably, the de-icing is the emergency brake line of a truck or other vehicle. The brake de-icing agent insertion apparatus has a release valve plug located on the underside of a main storage reservoir. An extended rim on the underside of the main storage reservoir surrounds the release valve plug and provides a stabilizing surface for resting the reservoir. Further the extended rim provides a protective shield should there be a release of the de-icing agent which might be pressurized and might otherwise spray on, contact and harm a person adding the de-icing agent to the air line. |
| US11878665B2 |
Hydraulic pressure control unit for straddle-type vehicle brake system and straddle-type vehicle brake system
A hydraulic pressure control unit and a straddle-type vehicle brake system capable of simultaneously reducing size of a motor for the hydraulic pressure control unit in a rotation axis direction and improving workability of connecting fluid pipes to a master cylinder port and a wheel cylinder port are obtained.An inlet valve and an outlet valve are provided in valve holes provided on a first surface of a base body. A motor is provided in an upright manner in a motor hole provided on the first surface. One of the master cylinder port and the wheel cylinder port is provided on a second surface as a surface opposing the first surface. The other of the master cylinder port and the wheel cylinder port is provided on a third surface constituting one end of the base body in a direction that is parallel with a reference surface including a center axis of the motor hole and is orthogonal to the center axis. |
| US11878664B2 |
Carwash service enrollment system and method
A system and method for enrolling new carwash customer account profiles can or automatic access to carwash equipment. Baseline information is collected along with vehicle images for quick enrollment. The new customer can enter the carwash right away. As long as the account remains unclaimed the system periodically sends reminder messages. The unclaimed account can still wash, and the registration can be completed on the customer personal device while the vehicle is being washed or another convenient time. This provides a quick and easy way to register a new customer for a carwash subscription service or pay per wash product with automatic capture of much of the customer information—reducing the number of steps for the customer and team member operating the point-of-sale device. There is no need for manual entry of credit card information or vehicle information, enhancing enrollment efficiency for the customer. |
| US11878658B2 |
Carrier device for securing an accessory to a vehicle
A carrier device for securing an accessory to a vehicle is provided. The carrier device includes a support frame and a first suction cup. The first suction cup includes a suction cup housing defining a suction chamber, a vacuum pump configured to selectively adjust the pressure within the suction chamber to couple the first suction cup to a vehicle, and a first pressure sensor positioned within the suction cup housing to detect suction chamber pressure information. The first suction cup may further includes an electrical line coupled to the first pressure sensor to transmit suction chamber pressure information to a location outside of the first suction cup, and an integrally molded housing formed around the electrical line to prevent pressure loss within the suction chamber. The first suction cup may include a short range wireless module positioned within the suction cup housing and coupled to the first pressure sensor to selectively pair the first pressure sensor to a nearby electronic device to transmit the suction chamber pressure information to a location outside of the first suction cup. |
| US11878657B1 |
Devices and methods to store and transport articles
The disclosure provides a rack system for securing articles. The rack system can include a longitudinal elongate rail traversing a longitudinal direction, and a lateral rail adjustably mounted to the elongate rail. The lateral rail can be orthogonally oriented (or obliquely oriented) with respect to the longitudinal elongate rail. The lateral rail can be configured to be mounted at a plurality of longitudinal positions along the longitudinal rail. The rack can further include one or more upwardly extending brackets that are adjustably mounted to the lateral rail. The upwardly extending bracket(s) can be mounted at one or more lateral positions along the lateral rail. The lateral rail and the upwardly extending bracket(s) cooperate to form a concavity for at least partially surrounding a portion of an article to hold the article in position when mounted to the system. |
| US11878656B2 |
Firearm attachment assembly
A firearm rack assembly for securing at least one firearm that is removably attachable to a vehicle. The rack including a rifle attachment assembly, a pistol attachment assembly, an assembly post assembly wherein the rifle attachment assembly and pistol attachment assembly are removably joined to the assembly post and the assembly post is removably attachable to the vehicle. |
| US11878654B2 |
System for sensing a living being proximate to a vehicle
A system for a vehicle includes a rear gate assembly of the vehicle that includes a closure panel operable to pivot vehicle-downward from a closed position to an open position. The system also includes a support feature coupled to the closure panel and operable to move relative to the closure panel between a retracted position and a deployed position. In the open position of the closure panel, the position of the support feature in the deployed position is further vehicle-downward than the position of the support feature in the retracted position. The system also includes a sensing system of the vehicle that detects a living being proximate to the rear gate assembly. The system further includes a controller that authenticates an identity and determines a position of the living being based on data received from the sensing system and prompts movement of the support feature from the retracted position to the deployed position based on the authenticated identity and determined position of the living being. |
| US11878651B2 |
Variable behavior control mechanism for a motive system
Variable behaviour control mechanism with a variety of motion characteristics, the mechanism comprising means to measure a plurality of motion characteristics and to activate systems when a threshold of the motion characteristics is reached. The mechanism described is, for example, a vehicle seat belt and the mechanism minimises or prevents unwanted activation of line extension or retraction of the seat belt. A first mechanism is described where activation occurs between at least one primary system and at least one secondary system when a combination of the sensed motion characteristics achieves a threshold. A second mechanism is described where activation occurs between at least one primary system and at least one secondary system when at least one sensed motion characteristic achieves a threshold, the threshold being modified based on at least one further motion characteristic. A method of use of the above mechanisms is also described. |
| US11878650B2 |
Safety belt automatic adjustment apparatus and child safety seat therewith
A safety belt automatic adjustment apparatus includes a safety belt buckle fastening assembly, a safety belt retractor and a linking component. The safety belt buckle fastening assembly is rotatably connected to a seat body of a child safety seat and for connecting with a safety belt buckle. The safety belt retractor is used for retracting a safety belt, and the safety belt retractor includes a restraining assembly for restraining a movement of the safety belt in a predetermined direction. The linking component is installed between the safety belt buckle fastening assembly and the safety belt retractor, and the safety belt buckle fastening assembly rotates to drive the linking component and the restraining assembly, so as to restrain or release the safety belt winding around the safety belt retractor. The safety belt automatic adjustment apparatus has advantages of automatic adjustment for the safety belt, simple structure, convenient operation and enhanced safety. |
| US11878648B2 |
Vehicle occupant restraint system for a motor vehicle and motor vehicle
The disclosure relates to a vehicle occupant restraint system for a motor vehicle, comprising a central airbag installed in the area of a vehicle roof liner between two vehicle seats. At least one holding arrangement is fastened by a first end to the airbag and by a second end to a vehicle structure such that the holding arrangement retains the airbag in an inflated state in a holding position in which the airbag can laterally support a vehicle occupant. |
| US11878641B2 |
Arrangement structure of wiring member
An arrangement structure of a wiring member includes: a first member; a second member connected to the first member to be rotatable around a rotational axis; and a plurality of electrical wires having a part disposed at least between the first member and the second member, wherein the plurality of electrical wires are disposed in parallel to each other in a direction in which the rotational axis extends in the part of the plurality of electrical wires disposed between the first member and the second member. |
| US11878640B2 |
Wiring module
A wiring module includes: a sheet which is a member extending planarly and including an easy-fracture part sectioning the sheet into a plurality of areas and capable of dividing the sheet into the areas; and a transmission member including one of or both a power line supplying an electrical power to at least one apparatus provided in one or more of the plurality of areas and a signal line enabling communication with the apparatus, wherein, in a case where the transmission member is disposed over at least two areas, a part of a middle portion of the transmission member in relation to an end portion connected to the apparatus is fixed to a first area in the two areas, and the transmission member is laid without being fixed to a second area in the two areas. |
| US11878639B2 |
Method for controlling sound inside vehicle and vehicle AVN system
A vehicle audio video navigation (AVN) system may be provided that includes: a plurality of source providers which receives a sound source; a user operation unit which selects at least one of a plurality of the sound sources input from the plurality of the source providers and selects a focusing zone of the sound source; a processor which generates a sound source signal for focusing an output of the selected sound source on the focusing zone; and a multi-channel amplifier which outputs the sound source signal. As a result, the focusing zone of each sound output within a vehicle can be individually controlled. Particularly, the focusing zone of each sound can be easily selected and controlled without changing the location of the speaker within the vehicle. Also, the sound source and the focusing zone within the vehicle can be selected and controlled only by adding an external processor without replacing the AVN device provided in the vehicle. |
| US11878638B2 |
Vehicle
A vehicle includes a radiator including a fan, a driving seat provided on a rear side of the radiator, a dashboard disposed on the rear side of the radiator and on a front side of the driving seat, and a heat shield plate disposed between the radiator and the dashboard. According to this structure, it is possible to prevent a device (for example, an electric component disposed on the dashboard) disposed on the rear side of the radiator from directly contacting air that receives heat of the radiator. |
| US11878637B2 |
Attachment structure for a vehicle roof lining
An autonomous vehicle includes a vehicle body, a side curtain airbag mounted by the vehicle body, and a roof lining mounted to the vehicle body via an attachment structure. The attachment structure includes a bracket fastened to the vehicle body and the roof lining includes a mating hole aligned with the bracket. A cap at least partially received within the mating hole from an exterior surface of the roof lining is directly fastened to the bracket. A cover for covering the mating hole from the exterior surface of the roof lining is connected to the cap. |
| US11878635B2 |
Graphene-based antiviral polymer
An antiviral material is provided. The antiviral material includes a polymeric matrix and graphene particles dispersed in the polymeric matrix at a concentration of greater than or equal to about 0.05 wt. % to less than or equal to about 10 wt. % based on the total weight of the antiviral material, wherein the antiviral material exhibits antiviral activity. Methods of making the antiviral material and uses of the antiviral material are also provided. |
| US11878633B2 |
Liftgate with integrated rearview visibility
A disclosed system includes a liftgate housing; a tab of the liftgate housing moveable to an acute angle relative to a first portion of the liftgate housing; a tab aperture disposed in the tab; a first wall and a second wall attached to the liftgate housing, where the first wall, the second wall, and the tab form a barrier to prevent debris from entering into the housing; a camera, where at least a portion of the camera is disposed through the tab aperture, and where movement of the tab relative to the first portion of the liftgate housing adjusts the field of view of the camera. |
| US11878631B2 |
Infotainment device, infotainment service providing method, and vehicular electronic system comprising infotainment device
Disclosed is an infotainment device. The infotainment device comprises: a connector detachably attached to a slot disposed in a vehicle; at least one auxiliary antenna electrically connected to a main antenna arranged on the outside of the vehicle; a first communication circuit capable of performing communication for an infotainment service by using the main antenna and the at least one auxiliary antenna; a second communication circuit capable of performing communication with a head unit device installed in the vehicle; and a processor functionally connected to the connector, the at least one auxiliary antenna, the first communication circuitry, and the second communication circuitry, wherein the processor may be configured to: acquire a signal for the infotainment service by using the first communication circuit; and output the acquired signal using a speaker or a display which is functionally connected to the head unit device, through the second communication circuit; In addition, various embodiments recognized through the specification are possible. |
| US11878621B2 |
Fluid transportation and delivery apparatus
Fuel delivery vessels and vehicles are described. Some embodiments include nozzles for access by an operator. Some embodiments include optimized size and material characteristics. Some embodiments include various dispensing systems. |
| US11878618B2 |
Tray table tuning mechanism for passenger seat
Described are tray table tuning mechanisms for a passenger seat. The tray table tuning mechanisms can include a pivot limiting member, a paddle arm deployment member, an adjustment plate, and a paddle arm. The paddle arm deployment member and the adjustment plate may be pivoted relative to the pivot limiting member. The paddle arm can include at least one stop member and may be pivotably coupled to the paddle arm deployment member. Additionally, the paddle arm may be pivoted between a stowed state and a deployed state. In the deployed state, the stop member can abut a portion of the adjustment plate to limit rotation of the paddle arm deployment member in a first direction. |
| US11878617B2 |
Motor vehicle seat
A removable seat cushion with a massage function rests on a motor vehicle seat and includes a support mat which can be arranged on the front of a backrest of a motor vehicle seat, a fastener which is suitable for fastening the seat cushion to the motor vehicle seat, a plurality of actuators, with the actuators being arranged on the support mat, at least one peripheral device and one receiving device capable of accommodating the peripheral device. |
| US11878616B2 |
Vehicle seat
In a vehicle seat having sound generation source disposed between a seat frame and a cover member covering part of the seat frame from a side, a plate-shaped interposing part disposed between the seat frame and the sound generation source while opposing the seat frame is housed within the cover member, and a plurality of through holes are bored in the plate-shaped interposing part. Accordingly, a resonance space that is efficient and has a small size can be obtained within the cover member. |
| US11878615B2 |
Headrest tube and method of forming same
The present disclosure provides a method of manufacturing a headrest stay formed end. The method includes cutting teeth on the insertion end of a headrest stay and pressing the teeth inwardly to form a chamfered endform on the insertion end. A headrest stay having a chamfered endform comprising a plurality of curved teeth is also provided. |
| US11878614B2 |
Vehicle seat
Provided is a vehicle seat that includes a dynamic damper having desired properties, and that makes it possible to improve a mass holding angle and to reduce cost. A vehicle seat (1) includes: a frame (11a, 12a, 13a); a case (20) attached to the frame (11a, 12a, 13a); and a dynamic damper (30) that is housed in the case (20) and that includes a mass (40) and an elastic body (50). The elastic body (50) includes at least an annular elastic body (51) as a member having a through hole. The mass (40) is fitted to the through hole of the annular elastic body (51), and the outer peripheral surface of the annular elastic body (51) is disposed in contact with the inner wall of the case (20). |
| US11878609B2 |
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. |
| US11878607B2 |
Longitudinal adjuster for a vehicle seat, and vehicle seat
A longitudinal adjuster for a motor vehicle seat may have a first rail, a second rail, a spindle, and a gear. The gear may be fastened to the second rail by a substantially U-shaped gear holder, and the gear holder may have at least two limbs arranged opposite one another in the longitudinal direction. The gear holder may have at least one recess in a base connecting the two limbs, and a gear housing surrounding the gear projects at least in sections into the at least one recess. A motor vehicle seat may have the longitudinal adjuster for adjusting a seat longitudinal position. |
| US11878606B2 |
Battery thermal management system for vehicle
A battery thermal management system for a vehicle having a drivetrain. The thermal management system includes: a high-voltage propulsion battery, a waste-heat source of the vehicle drivetrain, and a battery heating circuit configured for circulating a battery coolant. The battery heating circuit includes a pipe being routed in the vicinity of, and spaced-apart from, the waste-heat source and configured for conveying the battery coolant for enabling the battery coolant within the pipe to heat-up by heat-radiation emitted from the waste-heat source and/or heat-convection through air from the waste-heat source to the battery coolant, and the battery heating circuit is configured for conveying the heated battery coolant to the battery for enabling heating of the battery by the battery coolant. |
| US11878603B2 |
Contactor control system and method for controlling a contactor
A contactor control system includes a switching member, a high voltage load, a high voltage energy storage, a bi-directional DC/DC-converter operatively connected to the switching member, a high-voltage capacitor operatively connected to the high-voltage load, and a low voltage energy storage operatively connected to the bi-directional DC/DC-converter, wherein the switching member is adapted to connect and disconnect the high voltage energy storage to and from the high voltage load, where the bi-directional DC/DC-converter is adapted to pre-charge the high-voltage capacitor to a predefined voltage value from the low voltage energy storage before the switching member is closed and adapted to discharge the high-voltage capacitor to the low voltage energy storage when the switching member has been opened. The advantage of the invention is that a DC-link capacitor can be charged from and discharged to a low voltage battery by using a bi-directional DC/DC-converter. Energy losses can thus be minimized. |
| US11878600B2 |
Vehicle on-board charger with variable DC-link voltage
An on-board charger is provided with a first stage for converting an alternating current (AC) voltage from an external power supply to a direct current (DC) voltage. A capacitor is coupled to the first stage to receive the DC voltage and to provide a DC-Link voltage. A second stage is coupled to the capacitor to boost the DC-Link voltage and to supply the boosted DC-Link voltage to charge a battery. A processor is programmed to adjust the DC-Link voltage between a first setpoint and a second setpoint based on a battery voltage value. |
| US11878590B2 |
Transmission arrangement
A transmission arrangement for a vehicle includes an input gearbox including a first input shaft, a base gearbox connected to an output side of the input gearbox in a direction of a power flow, and a drive unit for rotatably driving a drive shaft at a rotational speed. The drive shaft is drive-connected to a second input shaft of the input gearbox. The transmission arrangement also includes a locking device being transferable into a locking position for arresting a rotation of the second input shaft. |
| US11878589B2 |
Hybrid all-terrain vehicle
A hybrid all-terrain vehicle includes a vehicle frame; a front wheel coupled to a front part of the vehicle frame; a rear wheel coupled to a rear part of the vehicle frame; a drive motor arranged on the vehicle frame; an engine assembly arranged on the vehicle frame and providing electric energy to the drive motor, the engine assembly including a crankshaft, and an axis of the crankshaft being perpendicular to a longitudinal centrosymmetric plane of the hybrid all-terrain vehicle; and a drive shaft extending along a front-rear direction of the vehicle frame and drivingly coupled to the drive motor to transmit a driving force of the drive motor to the front wheel or the rear wheel. |
| US11878585B2 |
Techniques for reproducing parameters associated with vehicle operation
The invention relates to a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, having reproduction means for displaying at least one current parameter of the vehicle, wherein the reproduction means are configured to represent the current parameter value on the reproduction means in the form of numbers or numerical words, wherein there are provided allocation means which are configured to allocate to the number or numerical word, on the basis of the value of the number or numerical word, the size of the number or numerical word and/or at least one parameter of the number or numerical word relating to the color and/or of the background thereof, and wherein the reproduction means are configured to represent the number or numerical word on the reproduction means with the allocated size and/or the color parameter. |
| US11878583B2 |
Axle system for a vehicle and mounting process
An axle system (150) for a vehicle comprises: —a differential unit (10) including a first housing (24) and a second housing (20) which rotationally receives at least part of said first housing; —at least one drive shaft (11) having one end configured to be connected to a wheel of the vehicle and one end connected to the differential unit (10) and rotationally received in the first housing (24), the drive shaft (11) including at least one joint (110) connecting two portions (114a, 114d) of the drive shaft (11) to transmit rotary motion between said portions; —a first bearing (30) secured around the drive shaft (11), placed between the drive shaft and the first housing (24), having an outer diameter (D30) smaller than the radial dimension (D) of the joint (110); —a second bearing (40) placed between the first housing (24) and the second housing (20); —at least one tightening member (50) to axially lock the first bearing outer ring (32) relative to the first housing (24). The tightening member comprises at least one manoeuvring portion (51) which is arranged in an offset relation relative to the joint (110), when looking axially towards the differential unit (10), so that the tightening member manoeuvring portion (51) is visible and accessible, at least during a tightening phase of an axle system mounting process. |
| US11878578B2 |
Cradle assembly for an electric axle assembly
A cradle assembly for housing and supporting a motor and a gearbox of an electric axle assembly. The cradle assembly has generally an “open air” design which provides a space for a motor and/or gearbox to be positioned within a pre-assembled cradle assembly and allows for easy access to the motor and gearbox for maintenance. The cradle assembly includes two end caps, a plurality of tube portions connecting the end caps and a plurality of motor mounts for supporting the motor and gearbox. |
| US11878573B2 |
Air vent
An air vent includes a housing, first and second air ducts, a first vane, and a set of vanes. The air ducts convey respective volumetric flows of air through the housing so that each volumetric flow exits the respective air duct in a different intersecting direction so that the flows of air collide after exiting the air ducts. A vane located along one of the air ducts is moveable to vertically change a perceived air discharge direction. A set of vanes includes at least one vane located in each air duct and is moveable to horizontally change the perceived air discharge direction. |
| US11878568B2 |
Blowout structure of air conditioner
A blowout structure of the present invention includes: a case connected to a duct that serves as a blast passage from an air conditioner; a main ventilation passage formed inside the case; a vertical fin that changes a wind direction by rotating in a vehicle left-right direction of the main ventilation passage; and a bypass flow path extending along the main ventilation passage on both sides of the main ventilation passage in the vehicle left-right direction, wherein an outlet of the bypass flow path that joins the main ventilation passage is formed so as to overlap with the vertical fin when viewed in the vehicle left-right direction. |
| US11878564B2 |
Vehicle suspension link device and system, and work vehicle with such system
A vehicle suspension link device including a link element with a first and a second connection locus, for connection of the link element to a vehicle support structure and to a vehicle axle respectively, and a sensor element for detecting a movement of the link element, the sensor element being attached to the link element at an attachment point located on a virtual straight axis joining the first connection locus and the second connection locus. |
| US11878563B2 |
Multi-point link for an undercarriage of a vehicle
A multipoint link for an undercarriage of a vehicle, having a core element formed from a foamed material and at least one roving of bundled continuous filaments wound around the core element, the at least one roving winding around the core element in at least one layer forming an outer layer of the multipoint link. The recesses serving to guide the at least one roving to be laid by winding are incorporated in the surface of the core element. |
| US11878561B2 |
Wheel suspension arrangement
A wheel suspension arrangement including a suspension spring, at least one control member arranged to control a stiffness of said suspension spring. The control member is displaceable relative to said suspension spring between a retracted position, in which the control member does not interfere with an operation of the suspension spring, and an advanced position, in which it interferes with the operation of the suspension spring in a way that the stiffness of said suspension spring is increased. The wheel suspension arrangement further includes a biasing means configured to bias said control member towards said retracted position. |
| US11878553B2 |
Compound wheel assembling apparatus
The present disclosure provides a compound wheel assembling apparatus including a tensioning and fixing component and a locating ring; the tensioning and fixing component is arranged to extend into a center hole of a flange to tension and fix a flange; the tensioning and fixing component includes a base plate, a flange plate, springs, expanding petals and an expanding core; the locating ring is arranged around the base plate, and has a center axis overlapping a center axis of the base plate; the locating ring has a circle of circular-ring-shaped protrusion on its outer side. |
| US11878552B2 |
Wheel, driving wheel, and wheelchair
Provided is a wheel (6a) in which a disk (62) includes a first rib (62a) extending in a radial direction, and protruding out on one side in a direction of a central axis a1. A hub (61) of the wheel (6a) includes a first blade portion (61d1) extending in the radial direction. At least one of a pair of side surfaces of the first rib (62a) is inclined relative to a plane including the central axis a1 of the disk (62), and the first blade portion (61d1) is fixed to the inclined side surface on one side of the central axis a1. |
| US11878541B2 |
Scratch-off structure production
In one example of the disclosure, a substantially transparent substrate is provided at a printer. A primer layer is applied upon a first surface of the substrate. A security ink layer that includes security information is applied upon the primer layer. An opaque background ink layer is applied upon the security ink layer. A corona treatment is applied to a second surface, located on an opposite side of the substrate relative to the first surface. A release ink layer is applied upon the corona-treated second surface. An opaque cover image ink layer is applied upon the release ink layer. |
| US11878540B2 |
Flexographic printing plate with persistent markings
A finished flexo plate with printing dots and non-printing indicia. The printing dots have an elevation above the plate floor sufficient to transfer ink to a substrate in a printing step, whereas the non-printing indicia are configured for persistent readability relative to the plate floor but have a height relative to the plate floor insufficient to transfer ink to the substrate in the printing step. The non-printing indicia define a pattern of alphanumeric characters, non-text graphics, or a combination thereof, and are disposed on the plate floor in the form of areas of presence and absence of polymer defined by structures formed of microdots, each microdot having an elevation relative to the plate floor lower than a printing height. |
| US11878538B2 |
Cover opening and closing device and image forming apparatus
A cover opening and closing device (100) includes a cover section (110), a rotary shaft (X), and a plurality of locking sections (120). The cover section (110) covers an opening (23) of a main body section (2). The rotary shaft (X) connects the cover section (110) to the main body section (2) in a manner that the cover section (110) is pivotal between a first position and a second position. The locking sections (120) lock the cover section (110) in the first position. The first position is a position in which the cover section (110) covers the opening (23). The second position is a position in which the cover section (110) does not cover the opening (23). When at least one of the locking sections (120) is not locking the cover section (110), the cover section (110) pivots from the first position to the second position. |
| US11878536B2 |
Printer
A printer includes a printer head configured to operate in a normal mode for printing print data on a medium with at least one of a designated size or a designated thickness of a character, and a size change mode or a thickness change mode for printing the print data on the medium with a size or thickness of the character being greater than the designated size or the designated thickness, respectively. The printer also includes a sensor configured to detect a printing density of a printing pattern. The printer also includes a processor configured to acquire print data, print the printing pattern, the printing pattern being set in advance, and set an operation mode of the printer head to one of the size change mode or the thickness change mode. |
| US11878531B2 |
Wiping device and liquid discharge apparatus
A wiping device includes a wiper unit, a carriage, and a fixing member. The wiper unit includes a wiper that wipes a liquid discharge surface of a liquid discharge head from which liquid is to be discharged. The carriage moves along the liquid discharge surface in a first direction and a second direction, both of which are opposite to each other. The fixing member fixes the wiper unit to the carriage. When the carriage is disposed on a side in the first direction with respect to a middle point in a moving range of the carriage, the fixing member is removable in the first direction. |
| US11878528B2 |
Liquid ejection device, method of controlling liquid ejection device, and non-transitory computer-readable recording medium therefor
A controller of a liquid ejection device obtains a temperature of a head after recording and before a pre-cap flushing and determines a pre-cap flushing voltage based on the temperature. Then, the controller outputs the pre-cap flushing voltage to the head in the pre-cap flushing process. |
| US11878527B2 |
Liquid discharging apparatus and liquid discharging method
The control portion controls (i) a discharging operation of discharging the liquid from the plurality of nozzles by driving the plurality of energy generation elements and (ii) a pressurization operation of pressurizing the liquid from the individual flow path side in a state in which the plurality of nozzles are sealed by the sealing portion. |
| US11878525B2 |
Liquid ejection head and liquid ejecting apparatus
A piezoelectric actuator includes, in a first direction in which pressure chambers are arranged side by side, an active portion in which a piezoelectric layer is sandwiched between a first electrode and a second electrode in a first area of a vibration plate corresponding to opposite ends of each pressure chamber and does not include the active portion in a second area of the vibration plate corresponding to a center of the pressure chamber. The vibration plate has, in the first direction, a thick-walled portion with a predetermined thickness in the first area and a thin-walled portion thinner than the thick-walled portion in the second area. |
| US11878522B2 |
Inkjet printing apparatus
An inkjet printing apparatus comprises an inkjet head disposed above a stage and including nozzles through which ink including bipolar elements is discharged, the bipolar elements each having regions partially doped with different polarities. At least part of the nozzles is deflected from a direction in case that the nozzles are in a deflected state. |
| US11878520B2 |
Droplet measurement using strobed LED source
Methods and apparatus are described herein for measurement of droplets dispensed from a printhead of an inkjet printer onto a substrate. An inkjet printer described herein comprises a printhead assembly comprising a printhead and an imaging system, the imaging system comprising a camera and a strobed LED source; and a deposition unit for positioning a substrate to receive droplets dispensed from the printhead and for imaging the droplets using the imaging system and the strobed LED source. Methods described herein comprise dispensing droplets of a liquid from a printhead of a printhead assembly of an inkjet printer onto a substrate; positioning the substrate with respect to an imaging system coupled to the printhead assembly, the imaging system comprising a camera and an LED light source; and imaging the droplets on the substrate by relatively scanning the substrate and the imaging system and strobing the LED light source. |
| US11878519B2 |
Printing apparatus and printing method
Provided is a printing apparatus. The printing apparatus includes: a stage on which an object is positioned; a printing unit provided above the stage and performing printing on the object; and a control part configured to perform a correction for printing on at least one of the object, the stage, and the printing unit based on preset printing conditions, in which the printing unit includes a head frame provided above the stage, a detection sensor configured to detect a distance between the head frame and a part positioned thereunder, and a heat part provided on the head frame to perform printing on the object. |
| US11878518B2 |
Liquid discharging apparatus
Provided is a liquid discharging apparatus including a modulation circuit, an amplification circuit, and a demodulation circuit that includes a first capacitor, a second capacitor, and an inductor and outputs the drive signal, one end of the first capacitor and one end of the second capacitor are coupled to one end of the inductor, the first capacitor and the second capacitor are coupled to each other in parallel, the first capacitor includes a first laminated portion in which a resin thin film layer and a first metal thin film layer are laminated, the second capacitor includes a second laminated portion in which a ceramic thin film layer and a second metal thin film layer are laminated, and the electrostatic capacitance of the first capacitor is larger than the electrostatic capacitance of the second capacitor. |
| US11878515B2 |
Liquid discharge apparatus
There is provided a liquid discharge apparatus including: a head, a conveyer having a roller arranged at the downstream of the head according to a conveyance direction, and a controller. The controller is configured to carry out: a recording process, a first determining process to determine whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the recording process, a conveying process to convey a medium in if the first determining process determines that the predetermined time has elapsed, and a setting process to set a predetermined time based on a discharge amount of a liquid from a plurality of nozzles onto a recording area and a conveyance time for the conveyer to convey the medium from the recording area to the roller, before the first determining process. |
| US11878509B2 |
Liquid ejecting apparatus, inspection method, and storage medium
The position information includes first position information about a position, at a first timing, of a droplet ejected from a first nozzle, which is one of the plurality of nozzles, and traveling in air, and second position information about a position, at the first timing, of a droplet ejected from a second nozzle, which is one of the plurality of nozzles N and is different from the first nozzle, and traveling in air. |
| US11878508B2 |
Intaglio gravure printing press and method for applying at least one printing fluid onto at least one substrate
In some examples, an intaglio gravure printing press includes at least one gravure printing unit having at least one forme cylinder, at least one impression cylinder, at least one inking unit and/or at least one ink collecting cylinder. Additionally, at least one assigned inking unit, at least one print head, and at least one wiping device are arranged at the at least one forme cylinder. The wiping device is arranged along the direction of rotation of the forme cylinder, and downstream from the print head when the print head is arranged at the at least one forme cylinder. In addition, the wiping device is arranged along the direction of rotation of the forme cylinder, upstream from a contact region of the forme cylinder with the impression cylinder. Alternatively, in some examples, at least one print head is arranged at the at least one impression cylinder. |
| US11878505B2 |
Method for controlling a distributor roller control system
In a method for controlling a distributor roller of a printing press, the phase position of at least one reversal point of the distributor roller is changed automatically during the ongoing printing. A change is made to the phase position for every specified number of revolutions of a plate cylinder. |
| US11878501B2 |
Compositions incorporating silica fibers
Embodiments of the invention include articles incorporating fibrous fragments of mats of silica fibers and methods for producing such articles. The fiber mats may be formed via electrospinning of a sol gel produced with a silicon alkoxide reagent, such as tetraethyl ortho silicate, alcohol solvent, and an acid catalyst. |
| US11878500B2 |
Impact and knife cut resistant pre-impregnated woven fabric for aircraft heated floor panels
A heated floor panel assembly for aircraft includes an impact layer made from a 2-D or 3-D woven high temperature thermoplastic fiber matrix impregnated with a resin. The impact layer can further include woven metallic fibers. The assembly also includes a stack of structural layers, a heating layer, and a core layer for absorbing shear stress. |
| US11878499B2 |
Apparatus, system, and method for activating a low-adhesion state of thermal-sensitive tape
In some embodiments, an apparatus, system, and method for activating a low-adhesion state of a thermal-sensitive tape is described. An example apparatus embodiment includes a light source and a temperature sensor. The light source is configured to illuminate a target area of the thermal-sensitive tape with a first spectrum of electromagnetic radiation to provide heating of the target area. The first spectrum including a first wavelength outside of a visible spectrum. The temperature sensor is configured to detect a second spectrum of electromagnetic radiation to approximate a temperature of the target area. The second spectrum includes a second wavelength different than the first wavelength. |
| US11878488B2 |
Hot stamped component
A hot stamped component, includes: a base material; and a Zn-based plating layer provided in contact with the base material as an upper layer of the base material and containing Zn and Ni. A region of the Zn-based plating layer on a base material side is a Fe—Zn solid solution containing Ni, and two or more twins exist in 10 crystal grains of the Fe—Zn solid solution containing Ni adjacent to an interface between the base material and the Zn-based plating layer. |
| US11878485B1 |
Reinforced press base, strengthening ring, and method of reinforcing a press base
Embodiments of the present invention include a press base assembly, a strengthening ring for use with press bases and related methods. In one embodiment, a press base assembly includes a press base having a body that includes a piston cavity at one end. The body, at a second end opposite that of the piston cavity, may exhibit a desired geometry. A strengthening ring may be shaped, sized and configured to substantially mate with the geometry of the second end of the body and be placed thereover. For example, the geometry of the second end may be substantially circular exhibiting a particular diameter and circumference. The strengthening ring may have substantially circular internal surface sized and configured such that the strengthening ring is positioned on the second end of the body in a manner that results in an interference fit between the two components. |
| US11878483B2 |
Facility and method for manufacturing reinforcing plies with a device for turning over strips while flat
The installation comprises a preparation station for preparing strips by cutting a straight wire band, a jointing station arranged to butt-joint the strips obtained from the preparation station so as to form a reinforcing ply, and a station for turning over strips, which is interposed between the preparation station and the jointing station. The installation also comprises a first receiving surface, arranged to receive a strip, a second receiving surface associated with a reversing device which is arranged to transfer a strip from said first receiving surface to said second receiving surface, by thus turning over the strip. A gripping member is arranged to take a strip from the first or second receiving surface in order to allow the jointing station to selectively construct a reinforcing ply with a left-hand ply handle or with a right-hand ply angle. |
| US11878480B2 |
Wafer holder band for mold injection process
The present disclosure includes systems, devices, and methods for preventing contamination during formation of an optical article. In some implementations, a device for preventing contamination of a mold cavity during injection molding of a function wafer includes a containment band having an annular base that defines a first opening configured to receive a functional wafer. The device also includes one or more sidewalls that project a first direction from and surround at least a portion of the first opening. The one or more sidewalls may be configured such that, during formation of an optical article, a first portion of the functional wafer is in contact with the one or more sidewalls. |
| US11878474B2 |
Assembly of parts made from thermoplastic material and method for assembling such parts by means of thermoplastic riveting
This invention relates to an assembly of regions (10a, 10b) of composite parts (2a, 2b) with thermoplastic matrix, including a plurality of riveting points along regions (10a, 10) of the parts that overlap through the superposition of two faces (12a, 12b) of these regions (10a, 10b) which are positioned facing one another, each region (10a, 10b) having another, opposite, face (11a, 11b) which remains visible with the part (2a, 2b). The riveting is performed using assembly ties (6) made of thermoplastic resin-based composite material compatible with the material of the parts (2a, 2b). These ties (6), which are made up at least in part of a stitch of backstitch produced using a filament of a material selected from a fiber coated with aramid resin, a carbon fiber and a glass fiber, are embedded in said regions (10a, 10b) and passing right through the same with an orientation comprised between 30° and 90° with respect to their faces (11a, 11b; 12a, 12b). |
| US11878472B2 |
System for window separation in an additive manufacturing process
An additive manufacturing system including a base assembly and a tray assembly. The base assembly includes a build window, substantially transparent to electromagnetic radiation; a projection system configured to project electromagnetic radiation toward an upper surface of the build window; and a tray seat arranged around a perimeter of the build window. The tray assembly is configured to engage with the base assembly in an engaged configuration and includes: a tray structure defining a registration feature configured to engage the tray seat to locate an aperture proximal to the upper surface of the build window in the engaged configuration; and a separation membrane that is configured to laminate across the upper surface of the build window in response to an evacuation of gas from an interstitial region and configured to separate from the build window in response to injection of gas into the interstitial region. |
| US11878471B2 |
Magnetic powder dispensing structure for tablet printing
A magnetic powder dispensing structure for tablet printing comprises a powder collecting device, a printing device, a guide rod device and a printing platform, the powder collecting device comprises a powder collecting box, a powder feeding device, a plurality of stirring rods, a plurality of rocker arms, a pressing rod, a driving motor and a first electromagnetic attraction device; the printing device comprises a second electromagnetic attraction device. The printing device and the powder collecting device are capable of moving laterally through the guide rod device, and capable of being magnetically attracted with each other or detached from each other by energizing or de-energizing the first electromagnetic attraction device and the second electromagnetic attraction device, thereby the powder collecting device can be driven when dispensing powder, and the printing device is capable of operating independently during printing. |
| US11878470B2 |
High amplitude pneumatic impact for powder removal in additive manufacturing
A powder removal fixture includes a mounting arm extending along and rotatable about a mounting arm axis, at least one pneumatic knocker mounted to the mounting arm via a strike plate, and configured to impact the strike plate, and a build plate attachment mechanism disposed on the mount bar, and configured to receive a build plate having an at least partially formed component. |
| US11878459B2 |
Compositions and articles for additive fabrication and methods of using the same
Radiation curable compositions for additive fabrication processes, the components cured therefrom, and their use in particle image velocimetry testing methods are described and claimed herein. Such compositions include compounds which induce free-radical polymerization, optionally compounds which induce cationic polymerization, a filler constituent, and a light absorbing component, wherein the compositions are configured to possess certain absorbance values at wavelengths commonly utilized in particle image velocimetry testing. In another embodiment, the compositions include a fluoroantimony-modified compound. Such compositions may be used in particle imaging velocimetry testing methods, wherein the test object utilized is created via additive fabrication and is of a substantially homogeneous construction. |
| US11878458B2 |
Airbag assembly and method for bending a flexible panel using same
A method for bending a flexible panel includes first, providing an airbag assembly; second, inflating the airbag assembly; next, abutting against the bending area with the airbag assembly; and lastly, bending the flexible panel by pivoting on the airbag assembly so that a bent portion of the flexible panel tightly contacts a surface of the airbag assembly, and the terminal area is located behind the flexible panel. The airbag assembly includes a housing and an elastic film. The housing includes at least one outlet and at least one inlet. The elastic film wraps the housing to form a gas chamber. The outlet and the inlet communicate with the gas chamber. |
| US11878457B2 |
Systems and methods for providing heat to articles using heated formable media
Systems and methods for providing heat to a three-dimensional article are disclosed. The method can include inserting at least a portion of the article over a form. The method can further include inserting the form and article at least partially within an article container and moving the form and article into engagement with a flexible membrane where the membrane and the article container form an airtight chamber. The method can further include exposing the airtight chamber to a pressure less than atmospheric pressure to pull the membrane against at least a portion of the article and exposing the membrane to a heated deformable media. |
| US11878453B2 |
Leak protection bushing for hotrunner manifold assembly
A hotrunner assembly for an injection molding apparatus includes a hotrunner manifold, a nozzle for conveying liquid resin from an outlet of the hotrunner manifold, a valve pin linearly movable within and along a longitudinal axis of the nozzle to control flow of the liquid resin from the outlet of the hotrunner manifold, an actuator for driving the valve pin, a primary seal disposed radially between the valve pin and walls of a bore extending through the hotrunner manifold, and a secondary seal located axially between the hotrunner manifold and the actuator and circumscribing a section of the valve pin to prevent gases or liquid resin from contacting the actuator. |
| US11878452B2 |
Hot or cold runner device for an injection mold comprising an exchangeable deflection and distribution insert
A hot or cold runner device for an injection mold includes a distributor block for polymer melts or polymeric liquids such as liquid silicone. The distributor block includes at least one central supply line, at least one melt channel, at least one fluid outlet, and at least one exchangeable deflection and/or distribution insert. The deflection and/or distribution insert has a sleeve and a cone element for deflecting and/or distributing the melts or liquids and is mounted without gaps and without offset at flow channel transitions by a pressing-in process, and the cone element is held in the sleeve in a self-locking manner. |
| US11878451B2 |
Method of filling cooling holes in an airfoil component
In an aspect, a method of filling a plurality of cooling holes in an airfoil component, the method comprises injecting a curable composition into a fill channel such that the curable composition flows through the fill channel to the plurality of cooling holes; forming a plurality of beads of the curable composition on a surface of the component over the plurality of cooling holes; directing a radiation to the respective beads in directions parallel to the respective central axes of the cooling holes associated with the respective beads to cure curable composition of the respective beads; and heating the component to cure the curable composition located in the fill channel. |
| US11878444B2 |
Method for manufacturing a hollow composite structure, particularly a spar beam for a wind turbine rotor blade, and an associated mandrel
A method for producing a hollow composite structure, such as a spar beam for use in a wind turbine blade, includes placing fiber reinforcement material around a mandrel within a mold, and curing the fiber reinforcement material. The mandrel is formed from a compressible material having a rigid neutral state with a rigidity to maintain a defined shape of the mandrel during lay up and curing of the fiber reinforcement material. Subsequent to curing, a vacuum is drawn on the mandrel to compress the compressible material so that the compressed mandrel can be drawn out through an opening in the composite structure, the opening having a size such that the mandrel could not be withdrawn through the opening in the rigid neutral state of the mandrel. |
| US11878443B2 |
Slurry processing apparatus and related methods
A macerator includes a housing that defines a chamber, an inlet and an outlet, the inlet to receive a flow of slurry; two or more elongate concentric bodies located within the chamber defining a gap between the surface of the outer body and the inner surface of the housing, at least one of the bodies rotatable about an axis, and each body comprising a plurality of apertures defining a flow path through each body; a baffle(s) that extend substantially the width of the gap to define a first portion containing the inlet, and a second portion containing the outlet, baffle(s) substantially inhibiting passage of slurry between the two portions via the gap such that the slurry is directed through the body apertures; a motor to drive the rotating body(ies); one or more injectors that inject liquid into the gap, at least one injector located in the first portion. |
| US11878439B2 |
Hole punch
A hole punch for forming a hole in metal or other material is provided. In some embodiments, the punch comprises a first assembly that is positioned on one side of the device to be punched and a second assembly is positioned on the other side. One of the assemblies comprises a male punch and the other comprises a female die plate. In some embodiments, rotation of a bolt causes the male punch to move through the device to be punched and into the female die plate. In some embodiments, the device to be punched is a rain gutter. In some embodiments, one or both of the first and second assemblies have magnets so that the punch can be releasably assembled with the assemblies on either side of the device to be punched. |
| US11878438B1 |
Orbital knife
An orbital knife including a support structure; a yoke rotatably attached to the support structure having a yoke hub and a plurality of yoke arms; one or more rotatable knife rolls connected to at least one of the plurality of yoke arms; one or more blades attached to each of the one or more knife rolls; one or more sun pulleys rotatably attached to the support structure; an anvil roll rotatably attached to the support structure; and one or more planet pulleys wherein (1) each knife roll has attached thereto at least one planet pulley, (2) each planet pulley is joined via a drive belt with one of the one or more sun pulleys wherein rotation of the sun pulley causes rotation of the planet pulley effectuated by the force imparted by the drive belt. |
| US11878435B2 |
Portable shaving apparatus
The present invention provides for a shaving device and more specifically, to a portable shaving apparatus designed to look like a cosmetic container. |
| US11878434B2 |
Visual-tactile perception apparatus and small-sized robot
The present disclosure provides a visual-tactile perception apparatus and a small-sized robot. The apparatus includes a visual perception module, a tactile perception module, a control module, and a signal transmission module. The signal transmission module is separately connected to the visual perception module, the tactile perception module, and the control module. The visual perception module is configured to obtain image information of a surrounding environment of the apparatus; the tactile perception module is configured to obtain tactile information of the surrounding environment of the apparatus; the signal transmission module is configured to transmit the image information and the tactile information to the control module; and the control module is configured to generate a control instruction based on the image information and the tactile information, and transmit the control instruction. |
| US11878430B2 |
Handling appliance having an adaptive collision protection system
A handling appliance, in particular a robot, includes at least one handling device that is movable in at least one direction of movement, a collision protection device configured for limiting contact forces due to collisions of the handling device with objects, and an acquisition device. The collision protection device includes a kinematic system that mechanically enables a relative movement of the handling device relative to the carrier of the handling device and that can be inhibited by at least one actuator device. The acquisition device determines forces acting on the actuator device and/or the handling device and on components of the collision protection device decoupled by the actuator device, and the collision protection device accounts for the forces and, via the actuator device, in the absence of a collision prevents, and in the case of a collision triggers and/or enables, relative movement of the handling device relative to the carrier. |
| US11878429B2 |
Robot control apparatus, robot control system, and robot control method
A robot control apparatus includes a drive controller configured to control a plurality of motors which are configured to drive a plurality of link mechanisms of a parallel link robot, respectively, and abnormality determination circuitry configured to determine based on state data of the plurality of motors whether at least one of collision of the parallel link robot and dislocation in the link mechanisms occurs. |
| US11878428B2 |
Control apparatus and control method for robot
A control apparatus that controls a plurality of robots, includes a failure prediction part that predicts a time of failure with respect to each component of the robots, a maintenance time adjustment part that adjusts maintenance times of the plurality of robots based on the components for which the times of failure are predicted, and a load adjustment part that adjust workloads of the robots according to the predicted times of failure for activation until the maintenance times. |
| US11878425B1 |
Robot task optimization based on historical task and location correlated durations
Methods, apparatus, systems, and computer-readable media are provided for optimizing robot-implemented tasks based at least in part on historical task and location correlated duration data collected from one or more robots. Historical task and location correlated duration data may, in some implementations, include durations of different tasks performed in different locations by one or more robots in one or more particular environments, and knowledge of such durations may be used to optimize tasks performed by the same or different robots in the future. |
| US11878423B2 |
Robot system
A robot system includes a robot body, a memory, an operation controlling module, a manipulator, and a limit range setting module configured to set a limit range of the corrective manipulation by the manipulator. The operation controlling module executes a given limiting processing when a corrective manipulation is performed beyond the limit range from an operational position based on automatic operation information. The limit range setting module calculates a positional deviation between the operational position based on the automatic operation information before the correction and an operational position based on the corrected operation information, and when the positional deviation is at or below a first threshold, narrows the limit range in the next corrective manipulation by the manipulator. |
| US11878422B2 |
Integrated manufacturing automation system architecture
An automation server accesses a task for a robotic device. The automation server generates motor control commands for the robotic device to complete the task. The automation server transmits, via a network and in a format defined by an Application Program Interface (API), the motor control commands from the automation server to a fleet manager associated with the robotic device, the motor control commands for forwarding from the fleet manager to the robotic device. The automation server receives, from one or more sensors attached to the robotic device and via the network, robotic device sensor data. The automation server receives, from multiple remote sensors and via the network, remote sensor data. The automation server adjusts the generated motor control commands to complete the task based on the robotic device sensor data and the remote sensor data. |
| US11878419B2 |
Affordance-aware, multi-resolution, free-form object manipulation planning
Systems, apparatuses and methods may provide for controlling one or more end effectors by generating a semantic labelled image based on image data, wherein the semantic labelled image is to identify a shape of an object and a semantic label of the object, associating a first set of actions with the object, and generating a plan based on an intersection of the first set of actions and a second set of actions to satisfy a command from a user through actuation of one or more end effectors, wherein the second set of actions are to be associated with the command. |
| US11878415B2 |
Tactile dexterity and control
Systems and methods relating to tactile dexterity and control are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of manipulating an object based on tactile sensing includes sensing an object by receiving signals from a tactile sensor of an end effector of a robotic system in contact with the object, controlling a contact state by operating the end effector to enforce a desired contact condition between the end effector and the object, estimating a pose of the object based on the received signals, and planning at least one trajectory of the object based on the estimated pose of the object and a desired pose of the object. |
| US11878410B2 |
Method and apparatus for automated transforming tooling systems
An automated transforming tooling system apparatus and method for shuttling a workpiece to and from an industrial operation. The system includes a workstation for complementarily engaging and securing the workpiece, and at least one holder removably secures at least on end effector tool to the workstation. At least one transfer bar is movably positioned with respect to the workstation. At least one automated transforming tooling assembly is connected to the transfer bar and has a plurality of links adjustably connected by motorized joints to automatically position the automated transforming tooling assembly. An automated tool changer is connected to the automated transforming tooling assembly and releasably engages the end effector tool between a disengaged position, wherein the end effector tool is disengaged from the automated tool changer, and an engaged position, wherein the end effector tool is engaged by the automated tool changer. |
| US11878409B2 |
System and method for changing end-of-arm tools
Systems and methods for changing end-of-arm tools and methods for manufacturing vehicles are provided. An exemplary end-of-arm tool changing system includes a rotatable tool rack configured to hold at least two end-of-arm tools and configured to move a selected end-of-arm tool from a far location to a near location. The exemplary end-of-arm tool changing system further includes a robot configured to reach the near location for attachment of the selected end-of-arm tool to the robot. |
| US11878408B2 |
Systems and methods for multi-sectional show robot
A robotic system includes a multi-sectional show robot. The multi-sectional show robot includes a primary robot with a controller and one or more sensors. The one or more sensors are configured to acquire feedback indicative of an environment surrounding the primary robot. The multi-sectional show robot also includes a secondary robot configured to removably couple to the primary robot to transition the multi-sectional show robot between a disengaged configuration, in which the primary robot is decoupled from the secondary robot, and an engaged configuration, in which the primary robot is coupled to the secondary robot. The controller is configured to operate the primary robot based on the feedback and a first control scheme with the multi-sectional show robot in the disengaged configuration and to operate the primary robot based on a second control scheme with the multi-sectional show robot in the engaged configuration. |
| US11878406B2 |
Holder for a bit of a tool
A holder for a bit for a tool is provided. The holder comprises: a bearing shaped to securely hold the bit; and a housing attached to the bearing and to a clip. In the holder, when the housing is attached to the clip, the bit may be mounted to the tool and the tool may be operated to rotate the bit; and when the bit is removed from the tool, the bit is still attached to the housing which is still attached to the clip. The housing may be shaped and sized to provide a friction fit to securely hold the outer ring. A cable may attach the housing to the clip. |
| US11878404B2 |
Door painting stand system and method
An apparatus, system and method to assist in the painting of doors, specifically for a compact rack for door painting that holds one or more doors by attaching a strip end to the top and bottom edges of one or more doors, then mounting these to end arms on stands that allow the clear and easy rotation of said door(s), followed by the stacking of the doors for drying. |
| US11878402B2 |
Hydraulic power tool
An example hydraulic tool includes: a fluid reservoir; a pump; an electric motor; a cylinder; a piston; a first trigger button; a second trigger button; and a controller configured to perform operations comprising: receiving a first signal when the first trigger button is triggered, responsively, causing the electric motor to rotate in a first rotational direction, thereby: (i) causing the pump to provide fluid to the cylinder, and (ii) causing the piston to move in a first linear direction, thereafter, receiving a second signal when the second trigger button is triggered, and responsively to the second signal, causing the electric motor to rotate in a second rotational direction opposite the first rotational direction, thereby: (i) opening a fluid path from the cylinder to the fluid reservoir, and (ii) causing the piston to move in a second linear direction opposite the first linear direction. |
| US11878397B2 |
System and method for installing a manifold plug
The present disclosure relates to an insert and system of installing the same. The insert includes a tapered core and a cylinder. The core releasably secures to an installation device which includes a depth stop or a depth control to control the installation depth of the insert. The insert may be provided in a tray that allows for easier handling of the inserts and installation thereof in installation holes, for example in a hydraulic manifold. In some cases, the core includes a threaded hole to releasably secure the insert to the installation device, thus allowing the installation device to pull the core into the cylinder. The core and cylinder may be made of metallic materials such as steels, steel alloys and others. In some cases the insert can withstand blow out pressures of 40,000 psi or higher. |
| US11878396B2 |
Impact rotary tool
An impact rotary tool includes a motor, a hammer, an anvil, a sensor, a circuit board, and an isolator. The hammer is configured to receive rotational force around an axis from the motor and output striking rotational force which is obtained by converting part of the rotational force into striking force around the axis. The anvil to which a tip tool is to be attached is configured to rotate, together with the tip tool, around the axis in response to the striking rotational force received from the hammer. The sensor is disposed in a vicinity of the anvil and is configured to sense a change in a state of the anvil, the change being according to the striking rotational force. The circuit board is configured to receive a sensing result by the sensor. The isolator isolates contact portions of the hammer and the anvil from at least the circuit board. |
| US11878395B2 |
Torque tool
A torque tool is provided, including: a main body, a driving portion, a torque mechanism and an adjusting mechanism. The main body defines an axial direction. The driving portion is disposed on an end of the main body. The torque mechanism is non-rotatably disposed within the main body. The adjusting mechanism includes a plurality of first engaging portions disposed on the main body and an adjusting member rotatably disposed on the main body, and the adjusting member includes a plurality of second engaging portions releasably engaged with the plurality of first engaging portions. The main body defines a center line parallel to the axial direction, and as viewed in the axial direction, hypothetical lines extending between the plurality of second engaging portions and the center line define a plurality of included angles, and at least two of the plurality of included angles have different angle sizes. |
| US11878394B2 |
Angle valve wrench
An angle valve wrench configured for use in rotating an angle valve, the angle valve wrench having a body with a first end and a second end, defining a length L1. The body also has an outside surface and a central axis that is parallel to the length L1 and that passes through the first and second ends. A notch is formed at the first end that corresponds to an angle valve handle. A gripping element is formed on the outside surface of the wrench near the second end. A user places the notch of the wrench over a conventional angle valve from a standing position and rotates the wrench about the central axis, causing the angle valve handle to rotate. |
| US11878388B2 |
Polishing pad, polishing apparatus and method of manufacturing semiconductor package using the same
A polishing pad, a polishing apparatus and a method of manufacturing a semiconductor package using the same are provided. In some embodiments, a polishing pad includes a sub-pad portion and a top pad portion over the sub-pad portion. The top pad portion includes a plurality of grooves having a first width and a plurality of openings having a second width different from the first width, and the openings are located in a center zone of the polishing pad. |
| US11878383B2 |
Positionable block assemblies
Positionable block assemblies are described. Example block assemblies include a block body with a tooth surface and a plate member with a tooth surface. The tooth surfaces of the plate member and the block body are engageable to interlock the plate member with the block body. Further, the block body is engageable with the plate member at multiple different positions to enable precise positioning of a positionable block assembly to achieve a variety of different working scenarios. |
| US11878382B2 |
Rotary indexing table assembly that can be set up without tools
A rotary indexing table assembly includes an axis of rotation, a rotation element and a receiving assembly. The rotation element is rotatable about the axis of rotation and has a centering opening coaxial with the axis of rotation. The receiving assembly has a spring system and a pin assembly. The pin assembly has a pin body, movable along the axis of rotation by the spring system and settable in a set-up state or a blocking state. In the set-up state, the rotation element is releasably connected to the receiving assembly, and in the blocking state, the rotation element is fixedly connected to the receiving assembly. |
| US11878381B2 |
Tooling base assembly
A tooling base assembly for holding a workpiece is disclosed. In one example, the tooling base assembly includes a base assembly and a clamping assembly that imparts an inward radial force towards a center of the base assembly on the workpiece to securely retain and precisely locate the workpiece to the base assembly. |
| US11878380B2 |
Device and method for fixing nut to inner surface of pipe member
A device for fixing a nut to an inner surface of a pipe member having a small inner diameter is provided. The device includes a unit box (10) to be inserted into the pipe member, a rotation shaft (11) extending from the unit box (10) to the outside of the pipe member, a cam fixed to the rotation shaft (11) in the unit box (10), and a nut holder (18) that advances from the unit box (10) toward the inner surface of the pipe member by the rotation of the cam. A pressure receiving member to be abutted on the inner surface of the pipe member is provided on an opposite surface of the nut holder (18). |
| US11878375B2 |
Clamping device and associated laser welding apparatus
A clamping apparatus for clamping shaped parts which are welded along a welding contour by irradiation with a laser beam, includes a first clamping plate used as a holder for a first shaped part, a second clamping plate which is designed to apply a clamping force to the first shaped part and a second shaped part arranged thereon, an outer clamping jaw including a recess and an inner clamping jaw arranged in the recess, which together form the second clamping plate, a passage gap for the laser beam formed in sections between the outer clamping jaw and the inner clamping jaw, and one or more fastening elements which connect the outer clamping jaw with the inner clamping jaw in sections and which bridge the passage gap; and further includes a mirror element arranged such that the laser beam is reflected onto a section of the welding contour. |
| US11878374B2 |
Welding gas compositions and method for use
The present invention relates generally to welding gas compositions used as shielding gases in an electric arc welding process. More particularly, the invention is directed a shielding gas compositions used in gas metal or tungsten metal arc welding processes for welding aluminum or aluminum alloy containing work pieces. The compositions comprise from 200 to less than 400 ppm oxygen; from 200 to less than 400 ppm of a second gas selected from nitrous oxide, nitrogen, and combinations thereof; and the remainder being an inert gas preferably selected from argon, helium, and mixtures thereof. |
| US11878371B2 |
Laser brazed component and method therefor
In various examples, a component is for use in an implantable medical device. The component includes a pin including a first material attached to a lead including a second material different from the first material of the pin. At least a portion of the lead includes a channel in which at least a portion of the pin sits, the channel including a channel opening defined at least partially by opposing first and second channel sides extending a channel length. At least a first joint is formed along at least a portion of the first channel side. The first joint includes the second material of the lead deformed to at least partially close the channel opening to retain the pin within the channel to attach the lead to the pin. In some examples, the first material includes molybdenum and the second material includes aluminum. |
| US11878370B2 |
Method of and apparatus for supplying cooling water to laser processing head and method of producing cooling water
A method of supplying cooling water to a laser processing head includes arranging a cooling water supply path connected to the laser processing head, connecting, to the cooling water supply path, a water supply path for supplying water and an antirust supply path for supplying antirust, keeping constant a ratio between a water quantity fed by a water feed means connected to the water supply path and an antirust quantity fed by an antirust feed means connected to the antirust supply path, mixing the water and antirust in the cooling water supply path, and supplying cooling water to the laser processing head. |
| US11878366B2 |
Laser processing head and laser processing machine
A laser processing head includes a tubular main body, and a gas supply part disposed in the main body and allowing an assist gas supplied from outside to flow into an internal space of the main body. The gas supply part includes a first gas supply hole extending along a first axis on a plane orthogonal to an axis of a tube of the main body and opening at an inner circumferential surface of the main body, a second gas supply hole forming a predetermined angle relative to the first axis around the axis, extending along a second axis on the plane orthogonal to the axis and opening at the inner circumferential surface, and a flow path forming ring facing the inner circumferential surface with a predetermined interval, and forming a cylindrical space extending along the axis between the flow path forming ring and the inner circumferential surface. |
| US11878358B2 |
Alignment tool, cutting arrangement and method for treatment of a workpiece
A method for treatment using a cutting arrangement includes providing a rotor blade of a wind turbine and attaching an alignment tool to the rotor blade. The alignment tool includes at least one fixation means for fixing the alignment tool to proximate a trailing edge of the rotor blade that is a structure attachable to a first surface and a second opposing surface of the rotor blade. The alignment tool further includes at least one guiding structure operably connected to the fixation means that is configured to embrace the leading edge of the rotor blade and includes at least one groove or at least one edge that provides guidance for a cutting edge of a cutting apparatus. The method includes treating the rotor blade using the cutting apparatus, in which the cutting edge of the cutting apparatus is guided by the at least one guiding structure of the alignment tool. |
| US11878353B2 |
Diamond-coated rotary cutting tool
A diamond coating includes a first diamond layer made of minute diamond particles and a second diamond layer made of coarse diamond particles: in a flank-face side diamond coating, a mean coat thickness d2 is not less than 3 μm and not more than 25 μm, a first diamond layer is formed on a surface side and a second diamond layer is formed on a tool base side: a rake-face side diamond coating is in a smaller range of 50 μm or 1/10 of a tool diameter from a tip of a base cutting-edge part; in the rake-face side diamond coating, a mean coat thickness d1 is a smaller one in a range not less than 0 μm and not more than 5.0 μm or a range less than d2: and a boundary part between the first diamond layer and the second diamond layer. |
| US11878352B2 |
Cutting insert
A cutting insert is described. It has a cutting insert body with a central mounting section and at least one cutting edge. The cutting edge is wave-shaped and generally descending from an end section of the cutting edge towards a middle section of the cutting edge. Furthermore, a chip guiding recess extends substantially along the at least one cutting edge and is arranged between the cutting edge and the central mounting section. A chip breaker element is arranged in the chip guiding recess. The chip breaker element comprises a first portion having a first width and a second portion having a second width, wherein a transition between the first portion and the second portion is formed as a step. |
| US11878348B2 |
Three-dimensional powder bed fusion additive manufacturing apparatus and three-dimensional powder bed fusion additive manufacturing method
A three-dimensional powder bed fusion additive manufacturing apparatus includes a powder application device that includes a squeegee and applies a powder material to a build plate to form a powder layer, a camera that photographs a manufactured surface of the powder layer, and a determination unit that determines whether powder application failure of the powder material has occurred using an image photographed by the camera while or immediately after the squeegee passes through the manufactured surface. |
| US11878344B2 |
Directionally solidified high-boron and high-vanadium high-speed steel and method for preparing same
Disclosed are a high-boron high-vanadium high-speed steel and a method for preparing the same. Pig iron, scrap steel, ferrochromium, ferromanganese, ferroboron, ferrovanadium, industrial pure iron, ferromolybdenum, ferrotungsten, ferrosilicon and ferrotitanium are subjected to smelting at 1580-1600° C. and refining to obtain a liquid steel. The liquid steel is subjected to superheating, and directional solidification at a casting temperature of 1420-1430° C., and cooled to room temperature to obtain the directionally solidified high-speed steel. |
| US11878339B2 |
Ultrasonic treatment for microstructure refinement of continuously cast products
Described herein are techniques for improving the grain structure of a metal product by applying ultrasonic energy to a continuously cast metal product at a position downstream from the casting region and allowing the ultrasonic energy to propagate through the metal product to the solidification region. At the solidification region, the ultrasonic energy can interact with the growing metal grains, such as to deagglomerate and disperse nucleating particles and to disrupt and fragment dendrites as they grow, which can promote additional nucleation and result in smaller grain sizes. |
| US11878338B2 |
Mould for manufacturing a component by pouring metal and epitaxial growth, and associated manufacturing method
A mould for use in manufacturing a single-crystal component by metal casting and epitaxial growth, includes a cavity in which the component is to be formed and a housing having an elliptical cross-section in which a single-crystal seed is disposed, the seed having an elliptical cross-section defined by a minor axis and by a major axis, the housing being in fluid communication with the cavity via an opening of circular cross-section through which molten metal is to flow, the single-crystal seed and the opening being centred on the same vertical axis, in which the minor axis and the major axis of the cross-section of the seed are oriented as a function of the secondary crystallographic orientations of the single-crystal forming the single-crystal seed. |
| US11878336B2 |
Gripping device
Gripper for gripping a thin-walled aerosol can blank, having a base body which is made of a solid material and which has a bore passing through it along a central axis, an inner surface of the bore being provided with a circumferential radial groove extending outwards in the radial direction, and having a rubber-impregnated workpiece which is received in the radial groove, which has a radially inner gripping surface and a radially outer working surface, the working surface, together with mutually opposite axial surfaces of the radial groove and a radially outer circumferential surface of the radial groove, delimiting a fluid working space, wherein an integrally formed circumferential sealing profile is formed on the gripping ring adjacent to the working surface. |
| US11878332B2 |
Panel flattening assembly and display module including the same
A panel flattening assembly includes a first fixing assembly and a second fixing assembly respectively disposed at a first corner and a second corner adjacent to the first corner in a first direction on a rear surface of a display panel; a first supporting member disposed between the first fixing assembly and the second fixing assembly and spaced apart from the display panel; a first displacement adjusting member connected to the first fixing assembly and adjusting a distance between the first fixing assembly and a first end of the first supporting member by adjusting a displacement of the first fixing assembly; and a second displacement adjusting member connected to the second fixing assembly and adjusting a distance between the second fixing assembly and a second end of the first supporting member by adjusting a displacement of the second fixing assembly. |
| US11878330B2 |
Air/water channel pre-cleaning adapter
A device and assembly for a cleaning adapter to be placed in an air/water port of an endoscopic device is described. The device can have a button to control a valve stem with openings to permit the control of air and water flow, depending on the position of the cleaning adapter, which a user controls. A method and system are also described. A tag is also described, instructing the users of the proper use of the device. |
| US11878328B2 |
Color sorting method for small-grain agricultural products combining area scanning photoelectric characteristic and line scanning photoelectric characteristic
A color sorting method for small-grain agricultural products combining an area scanning photoelectric characteristic and a line scanning photoelectric characteristic is provided. The present invention obtains an area scan image of small-grain agricultural product materials on a conveyor belt by using an area scan camera, which can accurately extract area array features of the materials and realize accurate identification of the unqualified materials. At the same time, the present invention can provide key parameters for accurate positioning during free falling of the materials while identifying the unqualified materials by using the area scan image, and can cooperate with the line scan positioning camera and the pneumatic nozzle to achieve high-speed elimination of the unqualified materials. |
| US11878325B1 |
Logical relocation of sort destinations
System for use in directing a sorting operation comprises a server, a receptacle logical destination identification (ID) assignment engine, a plurality of receptacles, and an automated transport device for transporting and depositing articles into the receptacles. The system is configured to: assign a first logical destination ID to a first receptacle; and direct an automated transport device to transport and deposit a first article into the first receptacle associated with the first logical destination ID. The system is further configured to: determine that the first receptacle is full; re-assign the first logical destination ID to a second receptacle; and re-direct the automated transport device to transport and deposit the first article into the second receptacle associated with the first logical destination ID. |
| US11878322B2 |
System and process for applying an adhesive to a moving web
A system and process are disclosed for applying an adhesive composition to a moving web of material. During the process, a web of material is conveyed very rapidly adjacent to a nozzle of an adhesive applicator. A defecting device periodically deflects the web into contact with a surface of the nozzle. An adhesive flow control device is used to control the flow of adhesive through the nozzle. Adhesive flows through the nozzle and is timed with the deflection device. In one embodiment, the flow of adhesive is started prior to contact with the web. In this manner, treated discrete areas of the adhesive composition can be formed on the web. The treated discrete areas can have lengths that are minimized through the process of the present disclosure allowing for adhesive to be applied at extremely fast speeds. |
| US11878321B2 |
Battery powered fluid sprayer
A battery powered fluid sprayer includes a battery mounted to a vertically extending wall of the fluid sprayer. The battery powers an electric motor to power a pump to pump fluid to a spray gun for spraying. The battery is disposed within a battery chamber enclosed by a door. The battery is suspended above a base of the battery chamber to isolate battery from any fluid that may enter the chamber. |
| US11878320B2 |
Powder layer composite, coating film, powder coating method, and powder coating apparatus
A powder layer composite includes a base and a powder layer having a thickness of 100 μm or less and disposed on the base. An average of a total value of a number of powder aggregates having a long diameter of 500 μm or greater and a number of pinholes having a long diameter of 500 μm or greater, in any of a plurality of different regions of 20 mm×20 mm on a surface of the powder layer, is 0.2 pieces/cm2 or less. |
| US11878318B2 |
Ultrasonic atomizer with acoustic focusing device
An atomizer for applying a coating includes a nozzle plate, an actuator, and an acoustic focusing device. The nozzle plate defines at least one aperture. The actuator is configured to oscillate to form pressure waves within a fluid to eject the fluid from the nozzle plate. The acoustic focusing device focuses the pressure waves toward the apertures. |
| US11878317B2 |
Coating device with printhead storage
The disclosure concerns a coating device and a corresponding coating process for coating components, in particular motor vehicle body components, with a coating agent (e.g. paint), with a coating robot with a first printhead which is mounted on the coating robot. The disclosure provides that the first printhead is exchangeably mounted on the coating robot and can be exchanged for a second printhead during a color change. Another variant of the disclosure, on the other hand, provides for a second printhead to be mounted on the coating robot in addition to the first printhead, the two printheads each applying a specific coating agent in order to enable a color change without changing the printhead. |
| US11878316B2 |
Sliding drawer dry filtration system for a paint booth
A paint booth assembly includes a dry filtration system for filtering paint particles from a downdraft of air. The dry filtration system includes at least one filter module disposed in a paint filtration portion of a paint booth for receiving the downdraft of air. The filter module includes a plurality of filter drawers sequentially arranged relative to one another along a flow path of the downdraft of air, with each of the filter drawers slideable relative to a side wall between filtering and cleaning positions. In the filtering position, a disposable filter within the respective filter drawer is disposed within the paint filtration portion for filtering paint particles from the downdraft of process air. In the cleaning position, the respective filter drawer is slid out into an external environment of the paint booth for allowing the disposable filter to be removed and replaced by an operator. |
| US11878314B2 |
Multi-function sprayhead
A sprayhead that includes a body and first and second diverters. The body has an inlet for receiving a fluid; first, second, and third chambers; and first, second, and third outlets for dispensing the fluid in first, second, and third modes, respectively. The first diverter moves between a first position wherein the second chamber fluidly connects to the inlet and the first chamber fluidly disconnects from the inlet and a second position wherein the first outlet fluidly connects to the inlet through the first chamber and the second chamber fluidly disconnects from the inlet. The second diverter moves between a first position wherein the second outlet fluidly connects to the second chamber and the third chamber fluidly disconnects from the second chamber and a second position wherein the third outlet fluidly connects to the second chamber through the third chamber and the second outlet fluidly disconnects from the second chamber. |
| US11878313B2 |
Method for forming parting line
A method for forming a parting line in a coating using an easily peelable coating material comprising (i) attaching a masking tape to a part not to be coated on a boundary between a part to be coated and the part not to be coated along the boundary; (ii) performing a process to improve an adhesiveness with an easily peelable coating material on surfaces of a part in contact with the boundary of the part to be coated and/or a part in contact with the boundary of the masking tape; (iii) applying the easily peelable coating material over surfaces of the part to be coated and the part in contact with the boundary of the masking tape; and (iv) peeling off the masking tape. |
| US11878312B2 |
Centrifuge system for separating cells in suspension
An apparatus for separating cell suspension material into centrate and concentrate, includes a single use structure (178, 240, 250) releasably positioned in a cavity in a solid wall rotatable centrifuge bowl (172). The bowl and portions of single use structure rotate about an axis (174). A stationary inlet feed tube (184), a centrate discharge tube (212) and a concentrate discharge tube (230) extend along the axis of the rotating single use structure. A centrate centripetal pump (208) is in fluid connection with the centrate discharge tube. A concentrate centripetal pump (216) is in fluid connection with the concentrate discharge tube. A controller (274) operates responsive to sensors (264, 270) in respective centrate and concentrate discharge lines (262, 268), to control flow rates of a concentrate pump (272) and a centrate pump (266) to produce output flows of cell concentrate and generally cell free centrate. |
| US11878310B2 |
Negative electrostatic filtration apparatus
Certain exemplary aspects of the present disclosure are directed towards an apparatus for electrostatic fluid filtration. The apparatus utilizing alternating positive and negative electrodes in conjunction with filter media there between to filter contaminants from a fluid flow. |
| US11878304B2 |
Receiving frame for receiving a support plate for pipette tips
A receiving frame for a support plate for pipette tips that is formed from two opposing longitudinal walls and two opposing transverse walls, each has an upper side and a lower side and laterally enclose an interior space is disclosed. The upper sides of the longitudinal walls and transverse walls together form a circumferential support surface on which a support plate for pipette tips can be reversibly placed. The receiving frame has a footprint on the lower side of the longitudinal walls and the transverse walls. |
| US11878302B2 |
System for detection of spaced droplets
System, including methods and apparatus, for spacing droplets from each other and for detection of spaced droplets. |
| US11878299B2 |
Imprinted substrates
Imprinted substrates are often used to produce miniaturized devices for use in electrical, optic and biochemical applications. Imprinting techniques, such as nanoimprinting lithography, may leave residues in the surface of substrates that affect bonding and decrease the quality of the produced devices. An imprinted substrate with residue-free region, or regions with a reduced amount of residue for improved bonding quality is introduced. Methods to produce imprinted substrates without residues from the imprinting process are also introduced. Methods include physical exclusion methods, selective etching methods and energy application methods. These methods may produce residue-free regions in the surface of the substrate that can be used to produce higher strength bonding. |
| US11878295B2 |
Nanocatalyst for partial oxidation of methane, method for preparing the nanocatalyst and method for partial oxidation of methane using the nanocatalyst
A nanocatalyst for partial oxidation of methane is disclosed. The nanocatalyst is prepared by carbonizing a metal-organic framework coordinated with copper ions to form a structure in which nitrogen atoms present in a nitrogen-doped porous carbon structure form coordinate bonds with copper ions. This structure enhances the chemical stability of the nanocatalyst, prevents the peroxidation of methane at low temperature, and significantly improves the conversion efficiency of methane to liquid products such as methanol and methyl hydroperoxide by selective partial oxidation of methane gas. Also disclosed are a method for preparing the nanocatalyst and a method for partial oxidation of methane using the nanocatalyst. |
| US11878294B2 |
Process for the hydroformylation of olefins using a cobalt precatalyst and a diphosphine ligand
Process for the hydroformylation of olefins using a cobalt precatalyst and a diphosphine ligand. |
| US11878289B2 |
Hydrotreatment catalysts and process for preparing said catalysts
A process of hydrotreating of a feed containing one or more hydrocarbons by contacting the feed with hydrogen in the presence of a metal sulphide catalyst obtained by sulphidation of a precursor which is in the form of a mixed oxide of formula (I) or of a mixed oxide of formula (I) bound to an inorganic binder B: Mea Nib Moc Wd Ale Of • pC (I). |
| US11878286B2 |
Catalyst for hydrogenation reaction and preparation method for same
The present invention relates to a catalyst for a hydrocarbon resin hydrogenation reaction and a preparation method for the same, wherein the catalyst is a nickel powder catalyst including nickel (Ni), copper (Cu), and sulfur (S), and more particularly, a nickel-based catalyst for a hydrogenation reaction, which is added to a hydrogenation reaction in order to improve the color of the hydrocarbon resin. According to an embodiment of the present invention, provided is a catalyst for a hydrogenation reaction, includes 40-80 parts by weight of nickel, 0.01-5 parts by weight of copper, 1-10 parts by weight of sulfur, and 10-60 parts by weight of a silica support based on 100 parts by weight of the entire dried catalyst including a support. Therefore, the catalyst can improve the quality of hydrocarbon resin. Furthermore, the catalyst can provide colorless, odorless, and transparent water-white hydrocarbon resin with improved thermal stability by removing unsaturated bonds in the hydrocarbon resin. |
| US11878283B2 |
Method of making metal-impregnated oxygenated hierarchically porous carbon
In one aspect, an oxygenated hierarchically porous carbon (an “O-HPC”) is provided, the O-HPC comprising: a hierarchically porous carbon (an “HPC”), the HPC comprising a surface, the surface comprising: (A) first order pores having an average diameter of between about 1 μm and about 10 μm; and (B) walls separating the first order pores, the walls comprising: (1) second order pores having a peak diameter between about 7 nm and about 130 nm; and (2) third order pores having an average diameter of less than about 4 nm, wherein at least a portion of the HPC surface has been subjected to O2 plasma to oxygenate and induce a negative charge to the surface. In one aspect, the O-HPC further comprises metal nanoparticles dispersed within the first, second, and third order pores. Methods for making and using the metal nanoparticle-impregnated O-HPCs are also provided. |
| US11878281B2 |
Reactor with jig provided in pipe for temperature measurement
A reactor includes: a heat exchange section including: a first flow channel configured to flow a reaction fluid and a second flow channel configured to flow a heat medium; an introduction path for a temperature sensor, extending from an insertion opening provided on a side surface of the heat exchange section to the first flow channel or the second flow channel; a pipe for a temperature sensor, connected to a side surface of the heat exchange section and communicating with the introduction path through the insertion opening; and a jig provided in the pipe. The jig is provided with a guide hole extending from the base end toward the tip end and opened toward the insertion opening of the introduction path. The guide hole is provided with a tapered hole directed from the base end toward the tip end. |
| US11878277B2 |
Packaging for natural peanut butter
The invention of the present disclosure is that of functional packaging systems useful for reducing the separation of solid and liquid constituents of its contents. The invention is particularly useful for preventing the undesirable separation of solid and oil phases of food products such as natural peanut butter that is manufactured without the use of undesirable additives such as hydrogenated vegetable oils, lecithin, monoglycerides, diglycerides and other substances that slow separation of the solid and oil phases from one another. In one embodiment, the invention comprises a container with a rotating base which when rotated actuates the agitation of the product contained within, as a result of the concurrent rotation of one or more axes configured with an agitator or equivalent means of stirring or mixing the contents. The invention is further provided with hermetic sealing means and the like to ensure food safety. |
| US11878274B2 |
Filtering device, purification device, and method for manufacturing chemical liquid
A filtering device is for obtaining a chemical liquid by purifying a liquid to be purified, and the filtering device has an inlet portion, an outlet portion, a filter A, at least one filter B different from the filter A, and a flow path which includes the filter A and the filter B arranged in series and extends from the inlet portion to the outlet portion, in which the filter A is a porous membrane containing a polyimide-based resin. |
| US11878271B1 |
Low-pressure high-flux hollow fiber nanofiltration (NF) membrane, and preparation method and use thereof
A low-pressure high-flux hollow fiber nanofiltration (NF) membrane, and a preparation method and use thereof are provided. The low-pressure high-flux hollow fiber NF membrane includes a base membrane and a negatively-charged separation layer formed on a surface of the base membrane, where a material of the separation layer is a crosslinking product of a negatively-charged sulfonated polymer. The low-pressure high-flux hollow fiber NF membrane of the present disclosure solves the technical problem that the hollow fiber NF membranes in the prior art are difficult to have both high performance and low energy consumption. |
| US11878270B2 |
Osmosis modules having recirculation loops
The present disclosure describes methods and systems for separating a fluid. The methods and systems include a plurality of osmosis modules operably coupled together. At least some of the plurality of osmosis modules include an osmosis membrane, a feed side on a first side of the osmosis membrane; a draw side on a second side of the osmosis membrane; a feed inlet operably coupled to the feed side; a draw inlet operably coupled to the draw side; a feed outlet operably coupled to the feed side; a draw outlet operably coupled to the draw side. The at least some of the plurality of osmosis units further including a feed recirculation loop operably coupled to the feed inlet, the feed outlet, and a feed inlet of a downstream osmosis module; and a draw recirculation loop operably coupled to the draw inlet, the draw outlet, and a draw inlet of a downstream osmosis module. |
| US11878269B2 |
Cyclopropeneimines for capture and transfer of carbon dioxide
A composition, process, and apparatus are disclosed. The composition includes a cyclopropeneimine-carbon dioxide (CPI-CO2) adduct. The process includes forming the CPI-CO2 adduct by reacting a CPI with CO2 gas. The apparatus includes components for providing the CPI and mixing the CPI with CO2 gas. The mixing results in formation of the CPI-CO2 adduct. |
| US11878268B2 |
Carbon dioxide fixation method
Provided is a method of fixing a sufficient amount of carbon dioxide contained in a carbon dioxide-containing gas (e.g., a plant exhaust gas) simply, at low cost, and efficiently. The method of fixing carbon dioxide includes a contact step of bringing a carbon dioxide-containing gas into contact with powdery or grainy particles, which are each formed of a cementitious hardened body and each have a particle size of 40 mm or less, at a temperature of from 75° C. to 110° C. to fix carbon dioxide contained in the carbon dioxide-containing gas to the powdery or grainy particles, wherein the relative humidity of the carbon dioxide-containing gas is adjusted in accordance with the particle size of the powdery or grainy particles and the state of adjustment of moisture content of the powdery or grainy particles before the contact step. |
| US11878267B2 |
Mixed matrix membrane (MMM) and method of H2/CO2 gas separation by using MMM
M(SiF6)(pyz)3 (M=Cu, Zn, Co, or Ni) has a pore size between a size of H2 and a size of CO2, and thus exhibits prominent screening performance for H2/CO2. A strong interaction between Cu(SiF6)(bpy)2 and a CO2 molecule can hinder the transport of the CO2 molecule. The above two MOFs both can achieve the H2/CO2 separation. By preparing a dense MSiF6/polymer layer, MSiF6 is uniformly dispersed in the polymer and is fixed, and subsequently, MSiF6 is converted into M(SiF6)(pyz)3 or Cu(SiF6)(bpy)2 by interacting with an organic ligand. Through vapor-induced in-situ conversion, MOF particles can be well dispersed without interface defects between the MOF particles and the polymer. Even at a doping amount of 80%, the mechanical flexibility and stability of the MMM can still be retained. |
| US11878266B2 |
Regenerable air filter
A heat resistant regenerable air filter assembly for an air supplying application an air permeable adsorbent panel (1) mounted in a frame (2), said panel comprising a heat resistant structure comprising a heat resistant porous adsorbent material for adsorbing molecular contamination and being configured to be regenerated by desorption, and said air filter assembly comprising a heat resistant sealing material (3) between the adsorbent panel and the frame, where the heat resistant sealing material is a carbon fiber felt material arranged between the air permeable adsorbent panel and the frame so as to fill the distance therebetween, thereby preventing leakage of unfiltered air through the heat regenerable air filter assembly; and a method (100) of regenerating the air filter assembly. |
| US11878265B2 |
Packing device for adsorption device
A packing device for an adsorption device is disclosed. The packing device includes a heating support frame, a packing layer support and a plurality of packing cells. The packing layer support is horizontally extended and arranged in a length direction of the heating support frame, and grooves are alternately provided on both sides of the packing layer support. A clamping slot corresponding to each groove is provided on one side of each packing cell, the packing cell is clamped to the packing layer support through the clamping slot, and one side of the packing cell is in contact with an inner wall of the heating support frame. |
| US11878264B2 |
Atmospheric water generator
A system for a water producing device, which includes a renewable energy power system, an automated control module an atmospheric condenser system, a conveyor, an aquatic suction device, a water reservoir, and a water purification system. The components of the system are work conjointly to produce and process fresh water. |
| US11878263B2 |
Exhaust gas purification filter
An exhaust gas purification filter is configured to he disposed in an exhaust passage in a gasoline engine. The exhaust gas purification filter includes partition walls including a plurality of pores, a plurality of cells partitioned by the partition walls, and sealing portions alternately sealing ends of a plurality of the cells in the exhaust gas purification filter. The partition walls each have an average pore diameter of more than 16 μm and less than 21 μm, and have a ratio of an average surface opening diameter of the pores in a partition wall surface to the average pore diameter of the partition wall of 0.66 or more and 0.94 or less. |
| US11878262B2 |
Filter module
Provided is a filter module including a filter arranged on a flow path through which air passes, a first electrode arranged to face a first surface of the filter and a second electrode arranged to face a second surface of the filter opposite to the first surface, wherein a space is maintained in at least one of between the first surface and the first electrode or between the second surface and the second electrode through a spacer, so that the first electrode and the second electrode are prevented from being electrically connected to each other through foreign substances that are collected by the filter at a predetermined amount or more. |
| US11878261B2 |
System and method for engineered ceramic packages for use in fluid treatment technologies
The present disclosure relates to a method for making a ceramic mini-tube configured for use in a fluid modification system. The method involves using an electrospinning system to receive a quantity of precursor solution. The electrospinning system creates an electric field which causes the precursor solution, when emitted, to be stretched into a fiber jet. The fiber jet is deposited on a collector resulting in a fiber mat. The fiber mat is removed from the collector, wherein the fiber mat is formed into a shape. The fiber mat is further processed so that the fiber mat retains a desired shape. A heat treatment operation is then performed to convert the fiber mat into a ceramic structure having the desired shape. |
| US11878260B1 |
Three phase separation in a distillation column
A phase separation assembly includes a stand pipe configured to be located at a bottom of a distillation column, the stand pipe for directing a liquid phase of a hydrocarbon fluid through a bottom outlet to a heating assembly; a return conduit configured to direct heated hydrocarbon fluid from the heating assembly into the distillation column; a ring baffle configured to be located within the distillation column above the return conduit; and a horizontal plate configured to be disposed above the stand pipe. The ring baffle directs the heated hydrocarbon fluid around the inner circumferential wall of the distillation column so that vapor and liquid phases can separate. Weir features on the ring baffle can facilitate separation of vapor and liquid flows of the hydrocarbon. |
| US11878258B2 |
Exhaust gas purification filter
An exhaust gas purification filter includes a plurality of cells extending in a filter axial direction, a porous partition separating and defining the plurality of cells, and a sealing section sealing the plurality of cells alternately at both filter ends. In the exhaust gas purification filter, the partition has a void volume of a reduced dale, Vvv, and a material volume of a reduced peak, Vmp, as volume parameters determined in noncontact surface roughness measurement on a surface of the partition, with their total value being 1.8 μm3/μm2 or less. |
| US11878257B2 |
Kit for forming crafts from a moldable material
In an aspect, a kit for forming crafts from a moldable material is provided. The kit includes a housing with a molding passage therethrough that holds a volume of moldable material. The housing includes open first and second axial ends for insertion therein of a core element connected to a plunger element. The core element includes a passage with an open end, such that when the core element is inserted through one of the axial ends and into the volume of the moldable material in the molding passage, the passage can capture a core quantity of the moldable material therein, and remove the core quantity of the moldable material from housing. The plunger element is also formed to be inverted and inserted through one of the first and second axial ends to extrude a quantity of the moldable material out through the other of the axial ends of the housing. |
| US11878255B2 |
Puzzle kits
Puzzle kits include a first puzzle and a second puzzle, each of which is formed of a plurality of polyhedral modules, or polyhedrons, connected by hinges in a continuous loop. Each polyhedron includes four faces, six edges, and at least one magnet disposed adjacent to at least one face. Magnetically stabilized assemblies of the first puzzle and the second puzzle form at least a convex polyhedrons, such as a cube. |
| US11878247B2 |
Computer-readable non-transitory storage medium having information processing program stored therein, information processing system, information processing apparatus, and information processing method
In a virtual space of an own apparatus, the movement speed of a movement object is reduced on the basis of a reduction value according to a communication delay time with respect to an opponent apparatus. The reduction value is adjusted such that the movement speed of the movement object is reduced in accordance with the time having elapsed from start of movement of the movement object. The opponent character object is caused to perform an action on the movement object, on the basis of data received from the opponent apparatus. |
| US11878246B1 |
Live reverb metrics system
Various aspects of the subject technology relate to systems, methods, and machine-readable media for rendering audio via a game engine for a game. Various aspects may include determining sound source reverb metrics and listener reverb metrics. Aspects may include determining reverbs within a reverb possibility space for all rooms or spaces of the game rendered by the game engine. Aspects may also include determining sound tuning parameters describing reverb attenuation over distance. Aspects may include calculating acoustic parameters based on the reverb metrics, relative positions, and sound tuning parameters. Aspects may include rendering audio according to a fit of determined reverbs to the acoustic parameters. |
| US11878242B2 |
Method and apparatus for displaying virtual environment picture, device, and storage medium
This application discloses a method for displaying a virtual environment picture performed by a computer device. The method includes: displaying a first virtual environment picture obtained by observing a virtual environment by using a first observation position; displaying, in response to receiving a first directional instruction generated by a first directional operation, a directional skill indicator pointing to a first direction; and in accordance with a determination that a length of the directional skill indicator is greater than a distance threshold in the first virtual environment picture, displaying a second virtual environment picture obtained by observing the virtual environment by using a second observation position, the second virtual environment picture including the directional skill indicator, and the second observation position being in the first direction of the first observation position or in a surrounding region in the first direction. |
| US11878232B2 |
Mouthguard including a protection portion having heating and softening features
A mouthguard according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes an occlusion portion that is configured to be disposed between and engaged by at least some of the upper teeth and at least some of the lower teeth of a wearer. The mouthguard further includes a protection portion coupled to the occlusion portion. The protection portion is configured to be disposed laterally and anteriorly relative to the upper teeth of the wearer. The protection portion includes an interior surface that is configured to face toward the teeth of the wearer. The protection portion further includes an exterior surface opposite the interior surface and configured to face away from the teeth of the wearer. At least a portion of the exterior surface is a textured surface. |
| US11878231B2 |
Wearable device and method for controlling wearable device
Provided is a method for controlling a wearable device. The method includes acquiring a first time stamp, where the first time stamp is a time at which a user starts climbing; calculating a single-lap climbing altitude of the user according to data of a barometer; acquiring a second time stamp according to a preset single-lap altitude and the single-lap climbing altitude; calculating a climbing time according to the first time stamp and the second time stamp; and calculating a single-lap vertical velocity according to the climbing time and the single-lap altitude. |
| US11878230B2 |
Let detection system for monitoring movement of a net cord
A let detection system includes a sensor including an accelerometer attached to a tennis net. The sensor is in wireless communication with an umpire device able to send a message to the sensor, wherein the message causes the sensor to calibrate and begin monitoring for a let. The sensor determines a three-dimensional (3D) vector representing the gravity acting on the sensor as a baseline. When the sensor detects vertical acceleration of the net relative to the baseline and the vertical motion is above a preset threshold, the sensor automatically transmits a let notification message to the umpire device. |