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| US12012256B2 |
Dehumidification bag and preparation method thereof
The present invention relates to a dehumidification bag and a preparation method thereof. The dehumidification bag comprises a bag body including a first side sheet and a second side sheet, the side sheet comprises an air-permeability and/or a composite film, wherein at least all or part of at least one side sheet is an air-permeability film; a moisture-proof layer covers the outside of the air-permeability. The dehumidification bag provided by the present invention provides an air-permeability on the bag body, and adopts heat sealing between the outer surface of the air-permeability layer and the moisture-proof layer, so that the air-permeability and the moisture-proof layer are in close contact without moisture absorption, which effectively prevents damage during transportation and storage. In the process, the air-permeability is in contact with the air in the outer bag and the effect of the dehumidifier becomes poor or invalid; by setting the moisture-proof layer to be tearable, when the buyer uses the dehumidification bag, the moisture-proof layer can be torn off, which is convenient and fast. |
| US12012252B2 |
Easy-access storage rack
A rack for storing and/or transporting elements, in particular glazing elements, of the type including a structure provided with a receiving device capable of receiving and holding these elements and with a frontal protection device. This rack is characterized in that the protection device is able to occupy two positions, namely a deployed position in which the device blocks access to the interior of the rack and a retracted position in which the device allows free access to the latter. |
| US12012251B2 |
Stackable quarter-size plastic platform and associated methods
A platform includes a top deck with spaced apart platform support leg openings extending therethrough, and platform support legs extending from a lower surface of the top deck and aligned with the platform support leg openings. Each platform support leg includes an upper portion and a lower portion, with the upper portion having an opening extending therethrough and aligned with a respective one of the platform support leg openings in the top deck. The lower portion includes a shelf that separates the opening in the upper portion from the lower portion. The shelf provides support to a bottom surface of a platform support leg from an identical platform when stacked thereon. A pair of extensions extend outwards from a bottom surface of the lower portion, with the opening in the upper portion providing clearance for the pair of extensions on the platform support leg of the identical platform when stacked thereon. |
| US12012250B2 |
Container with sidewall pillars
A container has a base with upwardly extending sidewalls forming an enclosed volume. A plurality of spaced apart pillars extend from toward the base to toward an upper edge of the sidewalls along the sidewalls. The pillars may have a plurality of supports forming each of the pillars. The pillars provide additional stacking strength to the container without significantly contributing to the weight of the container. |
| US12012248B2 |
Bag sealing systems, methods and apparatus
A bag sealing system for securing one or more items in a closable bag comprises a moveable frame, a closable bag, a closing device and a driving device. The moveable frame can have an open configuration, intermediate configurations and a closed configuration. The closable bag has an open end and a closed end wherein the open end of the closable bag is coupled to the moveable frame. The closing device is provided for securely closing the open end of the bag via a securing element, and the driving device is coupled to the closing device to actuate the closing device to securely close the closable bag. |
| US12012245B2 |
Bag processing machine
A bag processing machine includes: a rotation body which is intermittently rotated; a plurality of holding units which are attached to the rotation body and are moved along a circular movement path in accordance with rotation of the rotation body, the movement path being divided into a plurality of processing sections; a fixation support member which is positioned above the rotation body and does not rotate by rotation of the rotation body; and two or more processing devices which are supported by the fixation support member and perform processes on bags held by the plurality of holding units in two or more processing sections respectively of the plurality of processing sections. |
| US12012243B2 |
Storage container for automated dispensing of individual medicament portions
Described herein are methods and systems for automated dispensing of individual medicament portions. The systems can include a housing that encloses a receiving space having a bottom surface. A separation device may be provided and arranged on the bottom surface with at least one channel to receive at least one medicament portion. At least one channel may have an opening facing the receiving space and an opening facing the bottom surface. The opening facing the bottom surface may be associated with a contact area on the bottom surface, over which contact area the medicament portions may be guided upon a movement of separation device. At least one recess may be arranged in the bottom surface outside of the contact area to receive contamination particles present in the container. |
| US12012239B2 |
Method of manufacturing a cartridge for a fluid mixture dispensing system
Methods for manufacturing cartridges for fluid mixture dispensers are disclosed herein. For example, the cartridges can be ingredient cartridges for fluid mixture dispensers each holding a set of discrete ingredients in a set of ingredient reservoirs. The methods of manufacturing the cartridges can include configuring the cartridges with loadouts including selecting specific ingredients, selecting a number of reservoirs, and selecting a relative size of the various reservoirs. The methods can also include collecting a set of population data using a network of fluid mixture dispensing devices, analyzing the set of population data, and configuring the cartridges so that they are each optimized for a consumption pattern using the set of population data. The methods can further include filling the cartridge reservoirs according to the loadout and packaging the cartridges for shipment. |
| US12012231B2 |
Method for monitoring at least one aircraft engine
The invention relates to a method for monitoring at least one aircraft engine, said method including an acquisition (100) according to the first and second sets of measurements of respectively endogenous and exogenous variables. The method also includes: a normalization (200) of the measurements of the first set relative to the measurements of the second set, a generation (300) of a current model representative of the evolution of the behavior of the engine based on the normalized measurements, a detection (400) of potential abnormality in the behavior of the engine based on a comparison of the current model with a reference model, a generation (500) of a maintenance message, a transmission (600) of said ground message, the acquisition, normalization, generation of a current model, the detection and generation of a maintenance message being made on board the aircraft. |
| US12012224B2 |
Autonomous aerial vehicle hardware configuration
An introduced autonomous aerial vehicle can include multiple cameras for capturing images of a surrounding physical environment that are utilized for motion planning by an autonomous navigation system. In some embodiments, the cameras can be integrated into one or more rotor assemblies that house powered rotors to free up space within the body of the aerial vehicle. In an example embodiment, an aerial vehicle includes multiple upward-facing cameras and multiple downward-facing cameras with overlapping fields of view to enable stereoscopic computer vision in a plurality of directions around the aerial vehicle. Similar camera arrangements can also be implemented in fixed-wing aerial vehicles. |
| US12012221B2 |
Methods and apparatus for unmanned aerial vehicle landing and launch
An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a stand for launching, landing, testing, refueling and recharging a UAV, and methods for testing, landing and launching the UAV are disclosed. Further, embodiments may include transferring a payload onto or off of the UAV, and loading flight planning and diagnostic maintenance information to the UAV. |
| US12012218B2 |
Embedded display automatic flight controls distributed architecture
A flight display is described. The flight display includes a display screen, a physical network interface, and multiple processors. The flight display interfaces with the flight deck by way of the physical network interface. The display screen displays images representative of avionics data in response to signals generated by one or more of the processors. The processors also generate command signals causing an actuator of the aircraft to control a flight control surface or a throttle. In this regard, the one or more of the processors perform various automatic flight control system (AFCS) functions. A system is further described including multiple of the flight displays. By hosting the AFCS functions across processors of the multiple flight displays, a level of command integrity may be reached. Furthermore, backups flight displays are available to be reconfigured to perform the AFCS functions. |
| US12012217B2 |
Auxiliary power unit air inlet door with specified acoustic reflecting and/or diffusing characteristics
An aircraft includes a fuselage, a main entry door with an associated passenger loading zone, an auxiliary power unit (APU) in the fuselage, and an APU inlet assembly. The APU inlet assembly has an inlet duct, and inlet door, and means for redirecting sound waves coupled to or integrated with an interior side of the inlet door. The inlet duct has a first end coupled to the APU, and a second end associated with the inlet door. The inlet door moves between a closed position and an open position. The means for redirecting sound waves is positioned at a particular location on the interior side of the inlet door, and includes certain acoustic features and characteristics. The particular location and the acoustic features and characteristics cooperate to redirect sound waves generated by the APU away from the passenger loading zone when the inlet door is in the open position. |
| US12012215B2 |
Aircraft comprising at least two turboshaft engines and device configured to be connected to one of the turboshaft engines and method for controlling such an aircraft
An aircraft and a method for controlling such an aircraft comprising two turboshaft engines, an electric machine, an electrical power source and a rotor rotated by one of the two turboshaft engines and/or by the electric machine. The aircraft comprises at least one controller configured to implement, at all times, a current operating mode of the electric machine and the electrical power source, selected from seven operating modes, allowing standard start-up or fast start-up respectively of a turboshaft engine in a switched-off state or in a standby state. The electric machine can also provide first or second levels of power assistance to a turboshaft engine in order to transmit engine torque to the gas generator of that turboshaft engine, apply mechanical resistance to a turboshaft engine or help ventilate a turboshaft engine in a switched-off state. |
| US12012214B2 |
Hybrid propulsion system for vertical take-off and landing aircraft
A hybrid propulsion system for a vertical take-off and landing aircraft comprising at least one combustion engine driving an electricity generator, at least one electrical energy storage assembly associated with each electricity generator and defining, with each electricity generator, an energy branch, a plurality of electric motors actuating a same plurality of rotors providing together the propulsion and/or the lift of the aircraft, and an electrical power and distribution unit supplying power to the plurality of electric motors from the electricity generator and/or from the electrical energy storage assembly according to a pre-established flight phase, the system including at least two energy branches having an asymmetric configuration and each supplying power selectively, by means of the electrical power and distribution unit, all or part of the plurality of electric motors, and in that the electricity generators of the combustion engines have between them a power ratio comprised between. |
| US12012212B2 |
Microwave thermal anti-icing system for aircraft acoustic structure
An assembly is provided for an aircraft structure. This aircraft structure assembly includes an acoustic panel and a thermal anti-icing system. The acoustic panel includes an exterior surface. The thermal anti-icing system includes a susceptor and a microwave system. The susceptor is configured with the acoustic panel. The microwave system is configured to direct microwaves to the susceptor for melting and/or preventing ice accumulation on the exterior surface. |
| US12012211B2 |
Carrier device, seating area divider and vehicle cabin
A carrier device for a seating area divider provided within a vehicle cabin, in particular an aircraft cabin, comprising at least a base member and a fixation device which is coupled to the base member to support the base member on a cabin floor. The base member is configured to carry a privacy divider screen of the seating area divider. The fixation device comprises at least a seat track locking member protruding perpendicular from the base member. |
| US12012210B2 |
Multifunction dynamic visual display for interactive user experience
An integrated multifunction dynamic display system and method for an air vehicle that provides an interactive user experience. The system is based around an array of multifunction display nodes that are disposed throughout the air vehicle. The multifunction display nodes are connected through a databus or network such that the display nodes can operate individually or in combination to create a desired interactive experience. The nodes can include interior lighting, exterior lighting, interior displays, exterior displays, and windows. The multifunction dynamic display system can be used to control or otherwise provide interior lighting or displays, loading/unloading instruction, inflight entertainment or information, emergency notification and instruction, augmented reality, external lighting and displays. In addition, the multifunction dynamic display can be configured for each passenger. |
| US12012208B2 |
Systems and methods for inspecting structures with an unmanned aerial vehicle
Systems and methods for inspecting or maintaining a structure, such as a utility pole or a metal tower), with an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) are disclosed. The UAV can be configured to fly to a target location on the structure and measure characteristics of the structure such as a component thickness. The UAV can precisely repeat the measurement at a later time to determine any change in component thickness. |
| US12012201B2 |
Assembly comprising a vane and a vane pitch setting system
An assembly for an aircraft turbine engine is provided. The assembly generally includes an un-ducted propeller blade of which the root has a bulbous portion; a system for setting the pitch of the blade about a pitch setting axis, the pitch setting system including a cup, configured to be placed inside the outer casing, has a flared open top end for axial insertion of the root and in which the root of the blade can be axially affixed by a locking member; and at least one radial retention prong in a radial space reserved between the wall of the cup and the root. |
| US12012199B2 |
Adjustable-angle windshield assemblies, aircraft comprising the same, and a method of adjusting windshield angle of such aircraft
A windshield assembly comprises a support panel, a windshield, and a frame, surrounding the windshield. The frame comprises a frame inboard leg, which is in contact with an inboard windshield surface. A hinge pivotally couples a frame-inboard-leg top portion of the frame inboard leg to the support panel and has a pivot axis. A channel is provided in the support panel. At least a portion of the frame-inboard-leg bottom portion, at least a portion of the frame-inboard-leg first lateral portion, and at least a portion of the frame-inboard-leg second lateral portion are located in the channel. The channel comprises a channel base leg. A seal is located in the channel between the channel base leg and the frame inboard leg. |
| US12012198B2 |
Pressure bulkhead
A rear pressure bulkhead comprising a dome shaped structure, and a set of built-in extension components (“petals”) homogeneously distributed along the periphery of the dome-shaped structure. This results in the dome-shaped structure being secured to a frame of the aircraft, while the extension components are secured to longitudinal structures of the aircraft. An aircraft rear fuselage is provided including such a rear pressure bulkhead so that the available cabin space, i.e., pressurized space, is extended without enlarging the fuselage. |
| US12012195B2 |
Outboard motor, control method for outboard motor, and marine vessel
An outboard motor includes a power converter to convert AC power generated by a generator that generates power by operation of a drive engine into DC power and to supply converted DC power to a plurality of batteries, a voltage detector to detect a voltage value of the DC power converted by the power converter, and a phase angle controller configured or programmed to perform a retarding/advancing control until the voltage value of the DC power becomes equal to or higher than a first preset voltage value, which is higher than a voltage value at a start of the retarding/advancing control. |
| US12012192B1 |
Apertured propeller assemblies and methods
Apertured propeller assemblies may include at least one propeller. The at least one propeller may include a propeller hub having a propeller hub wall. A propeller hub bore may be formed by the propeller hub wall. A plurality of propeller blades may extend from the propeller hub wall. At least one propeller service aperture may extend radially through the propeller hub wall in communication with the propeller hub bore. The at least one propeller service aperture may facilitate dual prop configurations, exhaust flare ring attachments and/or other modifications to the at least one propeller. Other propeller assemblies and apertured propeller methods are also disclosed. |
| US12012190B2 |
Flange for pressure vessel with undercut fillet
A flange for a pressure vessel includes a rim, a sealing seat, and an undercut fillet. The rim has an annular surface for abutting an annular end of a cylindrical wall of the pressure vessel. The sealing seat has a cylindrical surface for abutting an inner surface of the cylindrical wall of the pressure vessel nearby the annular end. The undercut fillet is disposed between the rim and the sealing seat. A concave surface of the undercut fillet extends the annular surface of the rim radially inward and then curves back outward to intersect the cylindrical surface of the sealing seat. The undercut fillet of the flange helps distribute stress produced from a pressure differential between the inside and outside of the pressure vessel. |
| US12012186B2 |
Underwater mask with water and breathing air discharge system
A mask for underwater use includes a frame, a transparent part supported by the frame, and a gasket part mounted on the frame and configured to be positioned on the face of a user. The gasket part has a perimeter edge adapted to rest on the perimeter of the user's face, and the perimeter edge includes a discharge opening, which is located at the region configured to be arranged near the user's mouth and which is the seat of a valve non-return mechanism, which enables the expulsion of breathed gases simultaneously with any water present in the lower chamber through the opening. |
| US12012184B1 |
Spar transmitter
A spar buoy for very low frequency (VLF) or low frequency (LF) transmission including a first portion of the spar buoy extending above a mean water line including a conductive structure including a coaxial feed, and an antenna coupled to the coaxial feed and extending above the conductive structure, and a second portion of the spar buoy below the mean water line including a transmitter coupled to the coaxial feed, an energy storage subsystem coupled to the transmitter and an electric power generation subsystem coupled to the energy storage subsystem. |
| US12012183B2 |
Shallow draft container carrier
A long, wide, and low-profile mono-hull vessel able to meet the requirements for an efficient, rapid, and reliable inland waterway container transport system. A shallow draft container carrier may comprise a self-propelled semi-monocoque mono-hull vessel having a double radius ogive bow and octet truss space frame structure. Additional features such as a forward bridge, full beam stern, and distributed electric propulsion system elements may be included. The design provides a vessel that is large, strong, ridged, and fast, able to operate in shallow water, resistant to debris accumulation, with large cargo capacity and low wind load, and potentially with zero-turn radius capability. The aspect ratio provides high capacity with high speed, low drag and fuel-efficient hull form. Integral bow and stern thrusters may provide enhanced safety, control, speed, maneuverability, and zero-turn radius capability. An electric propulsion system combined with traction motors and full beam stern layout may provide greater power while maintaining shallow draft operating capability and flexibility in cargo hold design. |
| US12012182B2 |
Surf thrust system
A thruster assembly to create shaped waves in a water behind a boat for water sports, such as wake surfing. The thruster assembly comprises one or more thrusting channels, an outer body the outer body comprises a round surface in the form of a circular or elliptical cross-section. The outer body comprises an elongated elliptical cross-section being wider than it is tall. A thruster portion comprises a width, a height, and a depth. The outer body comprises an outer surface and an inner surface. The outer body comprises a round surface in the form of a circular or elliptical cross-section. The outer body comprises an elongated elliptical cross-section being wider than it is tall. |
| US12012177B2 |
Fixation device and installation method
The invention relates to an elongate fixation device (1) for use in subsea anchoring, and a method for installation. The device (1) has a triple nested stem arrangement, the innermost stem (2) of which has a cutter (9) disposed at a distal end and a tapered section (8) located adjacent to and proximally behind the cutter (9). An intermediate stem (3) surrounds at least a central portion of the inner stem (2) and has one or more flareable cutting fingers (7) at its distal end. An outer stem (4) surrounds a proximal portion of the intermediate stem (3). The inner (2) and intermediate (3) stems are coupled by a first releasable coupling (17) which when released allows relative axial motion along a first distance. The outer and intermediate stems are coupled by a second releasable coupling (18) which when released allows relative axial motion along a second distance. The intermediate stem 3 is nested within the outer stem (4), in some cases for at least a majority of the outer stem (4). In some examples, the outer stem (4) has a rotationally driveable portion 10 and the inner stem 2 has a tensioning nut (12) for adjusting the relative axial positions of the inner (2) and outer 4 stems. The tensioning nut (12) and the driveable portion (10) are coupleable to a single rotational drive (23). The invention also relates a method for installation and to installation apparatus (21). |
| US12012174B2 |
Tilt-decoupled steering device of a motorbike
A tilt-decoupled steering device of a motorbike includes a handlebar bridge which receives a handlebar, a fork bridge which receives a fork leg, and a decoupling element connecting the handlebar bridge to the fork bridge. The handlebar bridge (11) is rotatable about a steering axis and is secured about a tilt axis orthogonal to the steering axis. The fork bridge is rotatable about the steering axis and about the tilt axis. The decoupling element is elastic and is designed to transfer a steering movement in a steering direction about the steering axis from the handlebar bridge to the fork bridge, and to compensate for a tilting movement in a tilting direction about the tilt axis of the fork bridge relative to the handlebar bridge via elastic deformation. |
| US12012172B2 |
Saddle riding type vehicle
A saddle riding type vehicle in which a braking force adjustment device, a master cylinder and a reserve tank can be compactly arranged. In the saddle riding type vehicle having a braking force adjustment device that controls braking force of a vehicle wheel, a master cylinder for a rear wheel that outputs brake hydraulic pressure in response to operation of a brake pedal, and a reserve tank that stores brake fluid for the master cylinder for the rear wheel, in a vehicle side view, the reserve tank is disposed above the master cylinder for the rear wheel, and the braking force adjustment device is provided between the master cylinder for the rear wheel and the reserve tank. |
| US12012171B1 |
Remote controller apparatus
A remote controller apparatus for attaching to a motorcycle and remotely operating a garage door includes a controller and a mount for attaching the controller to a handlebar of a vehicle such as a motorcycle. The mount comprises a clamp with a U-bolt that acts with a fastening bar to clamp to the handlebar. The U-bolt also acts as a shackle by inserting into the controller. A locking bar engages the U-bolt to secure the controller to the mount which is releasable by a release. Also included in the controller is a transmitter for remotely operating a door operator such as a garage door and an input for manually activating the transmitter. |
| US12012170B2 |
Screen image projection system for moving object, screen image projection device, optical element for screen image display light diffraction, helmet, and method for projecting screen image
An object is to provide a screen image projection system for moving object having a smaller and/or lighter head-mounted part.The present technology provides a screen image projection system for moving object (100) including a screen image projection device (101) mounted on a moving object, and an optical element for screen image display light diffraction (103) arranged in front of human eyes that move along with the moving object, the optical element for screen image display light diffraction (103) diffracting screen image display light projected from the screen image projection device (101) and causing the screen image display light to reach the human eyes. The present technology also provides a component of the screen image projection system and a method for projecting a screen image in the screen image projection system. |
| US12012168B2 |
Structure for mounting windshield
A structure for mounting a windshield includes: an adjustment support mechanism which supports the windshield such that the windshield is slidable with respect to a vehicle body; an operation element operated when a position of the windshield is adjusted; and a linear member connecting the adjustment support mechanism and the operation element. The adjustment support mechanism is switched between a position-adjustable state and a position-nonadjustable state by the operation element being operated. |
| US12012167B2 |
Apparatus, systems, and methods for rotating lock cables
The disclosed apparatus may include a rotating locking cable and anchor for a lock for wheeled objects, including wheeled vehicles. A rotating locking cable and anchor may securely fasten a lock and/or a component of a lock, such as a pin, to a wheeled vehicle without impeding a user's ability to lock and unlock the lock. In some embodiments, a rotating locking cable may rotate along multiple axes in order to facilitate easy mobility of a pin between a lock and a pin holster. Various other methods, systems, and apparatuses are also disclosed. |
| US12012165B2 |
Control device for electric power steering device and control method for the same
Provided is a control device for an electric power steering device including a first control portion that derives a first command value based on a steering torque and a second control portion that derives a second command value based on a target command value for a driving support function, where the first control portion generates the first command value by extracting a command value corresponding to a vibration suppression component from a command value including the vibration suppression component derived from the steering torque, adjusting the derived command value according to an operating state of a function of the second control portion, and adding the extracted command value to the adjusted command value. |
| US12012163B2 |
Track assembly and vehicle
A track assembly is to be mounted on a drive axle of a vehicle. The track assembly has a frame, at least one leading idler wheel mounted to the front of the frame for rotation about a transverse leading idler wheel axis, at least one trailing idler wheel mounted to the rear of the frame for rotation about a traverse trailing idler wheel axis parallel to the leading idler wheel axis, a single drive wheel assembly, and at least two slide rails. The slide rails have corresponding forward-facing portions, central portions, and rearward-facing portions. The forward-facing portions project from the front ends of the central portions by a projection that is greater than a length of the central portions. A vehicle having the track assembly is also encompassed. A kit of track assemblies is also encompassed. |
| US12012160B2 |
Fluid controller, in particular as part of a hydraulic steering unit
A fluid controller (1), in particular as part of a hydraulic steering unit, is described, said controller (1) comprising a housing (2) having a supply port arrangement, a sleeve (4) arranged rotatably in a bore of the housing (2), a spool (3) arranged rotatably in the sleeve (4), and a measuring motor, wherein the measuring motor comprises a plurality of working chambers, each working chamber being connected to the bore, wherein the sleeve (4) comprises a commutation geometry (7) having a number of pairs of commutation grooves (12, 13) and controlling together with a housing geometry (5) of the housing (2) a flow of hydraulic fluid into and out of the working chambers and the spool (3) comprises a spool geometry controlling together with a valve geometry of the sleeve (4) a flow of hydraulic fluid between the supply port arrangement and the commutation geometry. Such a fluid controller should have a stable control behaviour. To this end at least one of the commutation grooves (12, 13) comprise a closed bottom and at least one of the commutation grooves (12, 13) comprise a throughgoing opening (10, 11) forming part of the valve geometry. |
| US12012158B2 |
Weighting of an assistance function application in an assisted steering system of a vehicle
A method for modulating an assistance function application of an assisted steering system in a vehicle, the vehicle including at least two wheels, a steering wheel and an assistance motor applying an assistance torque on a rack, the method implementing a step of evaluating an application gain of the assistance function, a step of estimating the assistance torque associated with the assistance function and a step of multiplying the assistance torque associated with the assistance function and the application gain, characterised in that the step of evaluating the application gain includes a first phase of determining a first gain depending on a yaw speed and an angle of the steering wheel. |
| US12012154B2 |
Hideaway headache rack
A rack comprising: (a) a mounting bracket adapted to mount the rack to a cargo box of a vehicle; and (b) a rotary member in communication with the mounting bracket, wherein the rotary member rotates relative to the mounting bracket to move the rack between an extended position where the rack extends beyond a top edge of the cargo box and a stowed position where the rack in positioned within the cargo box below the top edge. |
| US12012149B2 |
Carrier to reinforce a frame of a vehicle and method of making
The present teachings generally relate to a carrier and method of making the carrier, the carrier comprising: a periphery having: an outer edge, arranged distally along a transverse axis of the carrier, configured to be oriented away from a frame enclosure of a vehicle, an inner edge, arranged distally along the transverse axis, configured to be oriented toward the frame enclosure of the vehicle, and distal ends arranged opposite each other along a longitudinal axis of the carrier; one or more series of ribs having: a cross-sectional pattern, and an orientation along the longitudinal axis, the transverse axis, or both. |
| US12012147B2 |
Vehicle front portion structure
A vehicle front portion structure includes: a rear end part that constitutes a rear part of a front side frame and has an inclination portion which is inclined downward toward a vehicle rearward direction; a fixation portion that is provided on the inclination portion; and a lower arm that is connected to the fixation portion. The inclination portion includes: a bottom section that is inclined downward toward a vehicle rearward direction; and a protrusion section that protrudes further upward than the bottom section. The protrusion section extends toward a vehicle rearward direction from a vehicle forward position further than the fixation portion, and a middle side in a vehicle width direction of the protrusion section protrudes further upward than an outside in the vehicle width direction of the protrusion section. |
| US12012146B2 |
Heavy-load vehicle
The invention relates to a heavy-load vehicle comprising at least two partial vehicles, namely a frontmost partial vehicle and a rearmost partial vehicle, said frontmost partial vehicle having connecting means, and said rearmost partial vehicle having counter-connecting means adapted and configured for cooperating with said connecting means, one of said connecting means and said counter-connecting means including an inner telescopic member guided in a hollow outer telescopic member in a telescoping manner. According to the invention said hollow outer telescopic member is integrally formed by a tubular or box-shaped central part of a partial vehicle frame of one of the partial vehicles, said hollow outer telescopic member and said inner telescopic member cooperating therewith being parts of the same partial vehicle. |
| US12012143B2 |
Electrified trailer with reverse assist function
A method for reversing an articulated vehicle comprising a tractor and one or more towed vehicle units, the method comprising arranging an electrified trailer (e-trailer) comprising one or more electric machines (EMs) and a steering function as a rearmost towed vehicle unit of the articulated vehicle, obtaining a reversal command indicative of a desired reversal maneuver by the articulated vehicle, configuring the e-trailer in a reverse towing mode of operation, wherein the e-trailer uses the one or more EMs and the steering function to reverse according to the reversal command while towing the tractor and any further trailer units of the articulated vehicle, configuring the tractor and the further trailer units of the articulated vehicle in a passive towed mode of operation, wherein the tractor and the further trailer units are towed by the e-trailer, and reversing the articulated vehicle by issuing the reversal command to the e-trailer. |
| US12012137B2 |
Railroad crossing gate light out detector apparatus and method
A railroad crossing light detector system is disclosed. The system includes determining a first signal indicative of the amount of light emitted from an illuminated railroad crossing light source and determining a second signal indicative of the orientation of the crossing light. The first and second signals are transmitted to a signal determination module that compares the first and second signals to predetermined stored values. The compared signals are then provided to a railroad crossing controller for relaying to a central/remote monitoring location. In the event that at least one of the signals is out of range relative to the stored value, then an inspection request signal together with information on the location of the crossing light is provided to the central monitoring location. In this manner, the number of in-person inspections to the crossing light may be significantly reduced. |
| US12012132B2 |
Data transmitting device, and data transmitting method
A data transmitting device includes: a transmitter; a processor; and a memory comprising instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations. The operations include: performing beam forming processing with a terminal provided in at least one moving object; detecting a beam angle based on a result of the beam forming processing; estimating a position of the at least one moving object based on the beam angle and installation position information of the data transmitting device; determining whether the estimated position of the at least one moving object is within a communication area of the data transmitting device; and transmitting desired data to the at least one moving object through the transmitter if it is determined to be within the communication area. |
| US12012128B2 |
Optimization based planning system
Techniques for aggregating costs associated with one or more heat maps to control a vehicle in an environment are discussed herein. A vehicle computing device can implement a model to determine heat maps and respective cost information for different features of the environment based on sensor data. The vehicle computing device can output a planned trajectory for the vehicle based on combining the heat maps. The techniques can also include determining a rationalization or root cause detailing reasons why the planned trajectory was determined. |
| US12012121B2 |
Method and system for data-driven and modular decision making and trajectory generation of an autonomous agent
A system for data-driven, modular decision making and trajectory generation includes a computing system. A method for data-driven, modular decision making and trajectory generation includes: receiving a set of inputs; selecting a learning module such as a deep decision network and/or a deep trajectory network from a set of learning modules; producing an output based on the learning module; repeating any or all of the above processes; and/or any other suitable processes. Additionally or alternatively, the method can include training any or all of the learning modules; validating one or more outputs; and/or any other suitable processes and/or combination of processes. |
| US12012119B2 |
Control device for mobile body
A control device has an arithmetic unit that controls onboard devices of a mobile body. The arithmetic unit includes: a first functional section that is actuated regardless of a status of the mobile body and generates a control signal to one or more of the onboard devices; second functional sections that are each actuated in accordance with the status of the mobile body and each generate a control signal to the onboard devices other than the one or more onboard devices; power transmitters disposed in a power transmission path between a power source and the respective second functional sections; and a power source controller that controls supply and cutoff of power to the second functional sections in accordance with the status of the mobile body. The first functional section and the power source controller are mounted on a single chip configured as an integrated circuit. |
| US12012112B2 |
Vehicle control system
A vehicle control system capable of ensuring safety at a low cost even when a control device fails, includes a first control device that implements at least two automatic driving-related functions based on information from external sensors and/or information from a map database, a second control device that implements fewer automatic driving-related functions than the first control device based on the information from the sensors and/or the map database, and a vehicle motion control device that automatically controls a driving state of a host vehicle based on a function planned by the first or second control device including: a backup determination unit that determines whether the future function planned by the first or second control device is backed up by the second control device; and an interface that notifies a driver that system responsibility is switched to the driver, when the backup is not available. |
| US12012111B2 |
Vehicle control system
A vehicle control system, including: a vehicle control section and a control server, wherein: the vehicle control section generates a common key for special mode control by random number generation, outputs the generated common key to the control server, and stores the generated common key in secure storage including a function that protects integrity and confidentiality of data; the control server stores the common key, applies the common key to a control signal to generate a message authentication code, and outputs the message authentication code and the control signal; the vehicle control section applies the common key to the control signal to generate a message authentication code and, when the message authentication code matches the message authentication code, implements control according to the control signal in the special mode; and when control in the special mode ends, the control server erases the stored common key. |
| US12012102B2 |
Method for determining a lane change indication of a vehicle
A method for determining a lane change indication of a vehicle, preferably a passenger car, includes the following steps: loading a lane change model and position data of the vehicle, the position data indicating a distance of the vehicle from a lane center of a lane; and determining a lane change indication using the position data and the lane change model. |
| US12012101B2 |
Methods and systems for enhanced thermal braking for electric vehicle applications
Methods and systems are provided for controlling thermal conditioning of a battery system associated with brakes of a vehicle towing a trailer. In one embodiment, a method includes: determining, by a processor, that a temperature of the battery system is outside of a defined temperature range; determining, by the processor, a delta value between a brake request and a battery charge limit; generating, by the processor, a control signal to at least one of a heater and a compressor of the vehicle based on the delta value; generating, by the processor, a control signal to the battery system to initiate regeneration braking; and generating, by the processor, a braking reduction request to reduce braking by the trailer. |
| US12012096B2 |
Information processing apparatus, information processing method, and storing medium
An information processing apparatus mounted on a first vehicle determines that an alert to decelerate is being issued to a driver of a preceding vehicle that precedes the first vehicle; and performs a predetermined process related to risk avoidance when the alert is being issued is the preceding vehicle. |
| US12012095B2 |
Vehicle and method of controlling the same
A vehicle control method includes determining whether a driving intention of a user is a U-turn intention or a left turn intention based on image information obtained by an imager. In response to determining that the driving intention of the user is the U-turn intention or the left turn intention an obstacle is detected that may cause a collision during a U-turn driving or a left turn driving based on the image information and obstacle information detected by an obstacle detector. In response, collision avoidance control is performed with the detected obstacle based on steering angle information of the vehicle. |
| US12012091B2 |
Internal combustion engine powerplant having high efficiency waste energy recovery and distribution
Although internal combustion engines typically waste about 75% of their fuel energy, this invention can provides 31% or more brake horsepower than the engine alone by using anhydrous organic racing engine coolant or other anhydrous organic heat transfer fluid arranged to spiral around a combustion chamber until heated to over 250° C. without boiling while exceeding the boiling point of a separate working fluid that is heated by coolant then superheated by exhaust gas before entering a unique positive displacement vapor expander engine having a piston connected by a clutch to a driveshaft that is also driven by the combustion engine to create a high efficiency direct mechanical powertrain which avoids losses of about 15% had a generator charged a battery powering an electric motor-generator connected for regenerative braking to charge batteries. Highly elevated coolant temperatures also reduce cylinder and exhaust temperatures to lower emission toxicity while preventing lubricant burnout. |
| US12012089B2 |
Auxiliary device power testing for vehicle power delivery
A vehicle power testing system is described. The power testing system may provide power testing that displays maximum simultaneous power usage for multiple auxiliary devices drawing power from the vehicle power generation system over a span of time. The power testing system may initialize a power test using a simple user interface, determine a number of auxiliary devices predicted to be connected to the power generation system at a future time, and generate a power simulation profile for the multiple connected auxiliary devices. The power testing system may generate an indication of maximum aggregate power usage and an alert message indicating that multiple auxiliary devices may be simultaneously used while connected to the vehicle power generation system based on an aggregate power rating associated with the vehicle power generation system. |
| US12012088B2 |
Electric booster brake apparatus and controlling method thereof
At least one embodiment of the present disclosure provides an electric booster brake apparatus including an electric booster unit, an electronic stability control (ESC) operating unit, and an electric-booster control unit. The electric booster unit has a motor, and a motor piston and a master cylinder and pressurizes the master cylinder by adjusting a displacement of the motor piston. The ESC operating unit includes a pressure sensor measuring pressure in the master cylinder and calculates a required braking pressure. The electric-booster control unit controls the position of the motor piston. The electric-booster control unit includes a feedforward control unit for converting the value of the required braking pressure into a motor piston displacement, and a feedback control unit for calculating a compensation displacement of the motor piston based on a difference between the value of the required braking pressure and the value of the pressure in the master cylinder. |
| US12012087B2 |
Brake hydraulic pressure control device, saddle-type vehicle, and brake hydraulic pressure control method
Examples herein include a brake hydraulic pressure control device and a brake hydraulic pressure control method capable of preventing a rear wheel of a saddle-type vehicle from lifting. The brake hydraulic pressure control device of a saddle-type vehicle is configured to execute anti-lock brake control and determine an opening time of one opening of a hydraulic pressure adjusting valve, and control the hydraulic pressure adjusting valve to repeatedly open for the opening time and close a main flow path, causing a brake fluid to flow from a master cylinder to a wheel cylinder. A pressure of the brake fluid in the wheel cylinder is increased after a decrease in the pressure of the brake fluid in the wheel cylinder during the anti-lock brake control. The opening time is determined according to the pressure of the brake fluid in the master cylinder and the input gradient of the brake lever. |
| US12012079B1 |
Automatic cattle trailer wash system
A wash system for a cattle trailer having an automatic side car having a base with a horizontal rail, a support wheel on the horizontal rail driven by a locator motor, a vertical rail supported on the horizontal rail, a shuttle vertically movable on the vertical rail driven by a shuttle motor. The system includes a wand having a nozzle at one end slidably disposed on the shuttle and driven by a wand motor. The system includes a vision system having a camera on the shuttle, a point depth sensor, and a control box electrically connected to the vision system, the locator motor, the shuttle motor, and the wand motor to accept information from the vision system and use the information accepted from the vision system to direct the locator motor, the shuttle motor, and the wand motor to locate the nozzle within the cattle trailer. |
| US12012078B2 |
Vehicle cleaner
A vehicle cleaner includes a cylinder, a piston, a nozzle holder, a nozzle and a nozzle cover. The nozzle cover includes a cover portion that closes an opening formed in a part of a vehicle body panel of a vehicle, and an engaging portion that protrudes from the cover portion toward the piston and engages with the nozzle holder. The engaging portion is provided with a concave portion for lance engagement on one surface, and an abutting rib on the other surface of the engaging portion opposite to the one surface. The nozzle holder is provided with a first convex portion that engages with the concave portion on one surface, and a first abutted rib against which the abutting rib abuts on the other surface of the nozzle holder opposite to the one surface. |
| US12012076B2 |
Predictive windshield wiper system
A windshield-wiper system includes a precipitation-detector, a windshield-wiper actuator, an object-detector, and a controller. The precipitation-detector detects precipitation proximate to a host-vehicle. The windshield-wiper actuator clears the precipitation from a windshield of the host-vehicle. The object-detector detects a distance of an object to the host-vehicle. The controller is in communication with the precipitation-detector, the windshield-wiper actuator, and the object-detector. The controller determines when the precipitation is present based on the precipitation-detector, determines the distance from the object to the host-vehicle based on the object-detector, and adjusts a speed of the windshield-wiper actuator when the precipitation is detected and the object is less than a distance-threshold away from the host-vehicle. |
| US12012074B2 |
Guide-on post with integrated steps
A guide-on post with a base, an arm, and at least one step. The base is attached to a boat trailer. The arm is hingedly coupled to the base and has an outer side that faces away from the boat trailer. The arm is configured to rotate between a guiding position and a boarding position. When the arm is in the guiding position, the arm is in a substantially vertical upward direction, and when the arm is in the boarding position, the arm is rotated between 5 degrees and 180 degrees from the guiding position. The at least one step is coupled to the arm and is moveable between a stored position and an extended position. When in the stored position, the step is positioned within a perimeter of the boat trailer. When in the extended position, the step extends away from the outer side of the arm. |
| US12012073B2 |
Apparatus and method for controlling vehicle lock and vehicle
An apparatus and method for controlling a vehicle lock and a vehicle may be provided. The apparatus may include a main control circuit and a switch lock execution component. The main control circuit may be configured to determine a movement speed of the vehicle when the vehicle is in an unlocked state and is moved illegally. The main control circuit may be also configured to power on the switch lock execution component and control the switch lock execution component to lock a vehicle lock when the movement speed is greater than zero and less than a preset threshold. The switch lock execution component may be configured to execute a locking operation under control of the main control circuit after the switch lock execution component is powered on. According to the present disclosure, when the vehicle is moved illegally and the movement speed of the vehicle is greater than zero and less than the preset threshold, then locking operation may be executed so as to reduce a probability of occurrence of a dangerous accident. |
| US12012071B2 |
Method for unlocking vehicle door using mobile terminal
The present invention provides a method for unlocking a vehicle door using a mobile terminal. The unlocking method comprises: authenticating, by a mobile key management server, a user and a smartphone of the user; authenticating, by the mobile key management server, a vehicle having a door to be unlocked using the authenticated smartphone; generating, by the mobile key management server, a mobile key issuance algorithm corresponding to the authenticated vehicle and smartphone; issuing, by the mobile key management server, a mobile key, using the generated mobile key issuance algorithm, in response to a request from the smartphone; receiving, at the mobile key management server, the issued mobile key via the smartphone and the vehicle; confirming, by the mobile key management server, whether the issued mobile key matches the received mobile key; and requesting, by the mobile key management server, the vehicle to unlock the door thereof, when the issued mobile key matches the received mobile key. |
| US12012066B2 |
Proximate device detection, monitoring and reporting
A vehicle system receives a search request, such as from a remote server or other vehicle. The system, responsive to the search request, searches for one or more device signals using one or more sensors of the vehicle. Further, the system records any device signatures associated with any device signals detected by the search and transmits the device signatures to a remote server. The remote server may take further action, such as, but not limited to, alerting the authorities, disabling a vehicle or vehicle system, and/or notifying a vehicle owner, based on processing the received signatures. |
| US12012065B2 |
Protective device and method for making said protective device
The present disclosure relates to a protective device (10, 110) for the protection of a user. The protective device (10) comprises a mesh structure (11, 111) comprising a first mesh portion (18, 118) and a second mesh portion (19, 119) and a plurality of tie elements (5), wherein said first mesh portion (18, 118) and said second mesh portion (19, 119) are opposite one another and are connected one another by the plurality of tie elements (5); wherein the first mesh portion, the second mesh portion and the tie elements define one or more inner housings of the mesh structure (11, 111). The protective device (10, 110) includes a casing body (40, 42, 43) disposed in one or more of said inner housings, wherein said casing body is configured to assume a deflated condition and an inflated condition in the one or more inner housings of the mesh structure (11, 111). |
| US12012058B2 |
Electrified vehicle battery packs with polymer-based enclosures
Battery pack designs for use in electrified vehicles may include a polymer-based enclosure having features for sealing external joints, retaining components inside the battery pack, securing electrical and coolant lines to the polymer-based enclosure, etc. The proposed designs reduce the number of overall parts in assembly, such as fasteners and brackets, and simplify the overall battery pack manufacturing and assembly processes. |
| US12012055B2 |
Track assembly for a vehicle
A track assembly for a rail-mounted component of a vehicle includes a rail cartridge slidably coupled with a track and defines a first slot. A first electrical connector is positioned within the rail cartridge. A connection cartridge defines a channel. The connection cartridge includes first and second sidewalls joined by a bottom wall. A second electrical connector is positioned within the channel and is configured to selectively engage with the first electrical connector. An actuation member is positioned within the channel and is movable between first and second positions. The actuation member is biased to the first position. An actuator is operably coupled with the actuation member to selectively move the actuation member into the second position against the bias. |
| US12012051B2 |
Window-attachable animal head device
The present invention relates to a window-attachment animal head device, primarily comprised of a body that resembles the head of an animal and that comprises at least one suction cup and at least one L-bracket that allows the device to removably-attach to a vehicle window. The body is also comprised of a set of ears, a set of eyes, a nose/snout, and a mouth with a tongue. Both the tongue and the ears may be of an exaggerated length and are non-rigid, such that they can be blown freely by the wind while the device is attached to a vehicle window and the vehicle is in motion. In this manner, the device allows a user to bring joy, humor and happiness to passing motorists which would ordinarily occur by bringing the pet in a vehicle, but without having to bring said pet into the vehicle. |
| US12012049B2 |
Fastening clip device configured to secure a door module to a door frame of a vehicle
A device for securing one or more units includes a first component and a second component configured to couple to the first component. The first component includes a body that has an elongated shape and a head that is connected to an upper longitudinal end of the body. The head includes a part that is configured to be rotationally engaged by a tool. The first component also includes a retainer at a lower longitudinal end of the body. The first component further includes an elastic latch formed in a thickness of the body. The elastic latch includes a tab that has an upper end connected to the body and a free lower end. The elastic latch is configured to cooperate with complementary means of one or both of the second component or the one or more units. |
| US12012048B2 |
Thermoformed article with co-injected features
A thermoformed article is disclosed that includes a self-supporting structural base layer, a covering applied to a first side of the base layer, and one or more secondary features co-injected upon a second side of the base layer. The covering and the secondary features of the thermoformed article are applied to the base layer during the same molding operation. Also disclosed is a process for forming a thermoformed article that includes placing a covering in a mold tool as a first layer, placing a self-supporting structural base layer in the mold tooling as a second layer, closing the mold tooling with the covering and base layer, and co-injecting upon a side of the base layer opposite to the covering one or more secondary features. |
| US12012046B2 |
Rear view camera for vehicle and control method therefor
According to at least one aspect, the present disclosure provides a method comprising: determining whether a vehicle is traveling in reverse or is in a rear photographing mode; in response to determining that the vehicle is traveling in reverse or is in the rear photographing mode, opening an opening and closing unit included in an inner housing; as the opening and closing unit opens, drawing a camera and a fluid injection unit out of the vehicle; photographing, by the camera, a peripheral region of the vehicle; spraying, by the fluid injection unit, each of a washer fluid and air toward a lens surface of the camera; when the vehicle has ended traveling in reverse or the rear photographing mode, closing the opening and closing unit; and as the opening and closing unit closes, drawing the camera and the fluid injection unit into the vehicle. |
| US12012045B2 |
Mountable portable device retainer for a steering wheel
A mountable portable device retainer for a steering wheel is an apparatus that secures a portable device, preferably a smart phone, against a steering wheel. The apparatus more specifically positions the portable device along a line of sight for a user while driving a vehicle. The apparatus includes a malleable bracing strip, a securing hook, and at least one portable device holder. The malleable bracing strip positions the at least one portable device holder across the steering wheel. The securing hook attaches the malleable bracing strip, and consequently the at least one portable device holder, with the corresponding portable device, with the steering wheel. The at least one portable device holder mounts the portable device with the steering wheel. The at least one portable device may press the portable device against the wheel of the steering wheel or mount the portable device beside the steering wheel. |
| US12012042B2 |
Rotary locking mechanism for vehicle outer mirror assembly
The present invention discloses an adjustable side rear view mirror assembly for attachment to a vehicle. The mirror assembly includes one or more rotary lock mechanisms which allow the mirror assembly to rotate between a series of designated positions. The mirror assembly includes an interlocking “clam-shell” construction for the mirror housing, as well as reflective mirror members which are laminated to surfaces on the mirror housing. |
| US12012041B2 |
Vehicle control system
A vehicle control system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a detection unit, a control unit and a plurality of devices. The detection unit may detect an object around a vehicle to output detection information provided from the object. The control unit may provide a mode signal and a control signal corresponding to a plurality of operation modes, based on the detection information. The plurality of devices may be driven based on the mode signal and the control signal.The vehicle control system according to the present disclosure may prevent drowsy driving on a road by allowing the plurality of devices to be driven based on the detection information provided by detecting the object around the vehicle. |
| US12012038B2 |
Driver assistance system, a control method thereof, and a vehicle
A driver assistance system includes: a first speaker disposed on a vehicle and configured to output an omnidirectional sound; a second speaker disposed on the vehicle and configured to output a directional sound; and a controller configured to be electrically connected to the first speaker and the second speaker. The controller is configured to control the first speaker to output the omnidirectional sound while the vehicle is reversing and control, based on an obstacle being identified at a rear of the vehicle while the vehicle is reversing, the second speaker to output the directional sound directed toward the obstacle. |
| US12012036B2 |
Steering module for a motor vehicle comprising a double-reflective light guide, steering device, as well as motor vehicle
The invention relates to a steering module (8) for a motor vehicle (1), the steering module (8) comprising an optical signaling unit (14), which optically indicates an operating state of the motor vehicle (1), wherein the optical signaling unit (14) comprises at least one light source (15) and a light guide (16), by which the light emitted by the light source (15) with a main radiation direction (20) is capable of being deflected in an exit direction which is different from the main radiation direction (20) and the light exits in this exit direction (19) from an emission surface (18) from the light guide (16), wherein the light guide (16) is shaped in such a way that light rays of the coupled-in light are reflected therein at least twice so that the exit direction (19) is opposite to the main radiation direction (20). |
| US12012034B2 |
Vehicular exterior door handle assembly with illumination module
A vehicular exterior door handle assembly includes a handle portion and an illumination module having an illumination source that emits light when electrically powered. With the exterior door handle assembly mounted at a door handle region of a vehicle door and when the illumination source is electrically powered to emit light, light emitted by the illumination source illuminates the door handle region of the vehicle door. The illumination module is located and oriented at the vehicular exterior door handle assembly such that, when the illumination source is electrically powered to emit light, a hand grasping the handle portion to open the vehicle door does not block light emitted by the illumination source so that illumination is maintained at the door handle region of the vehicle door. |
| US12012029B2 |
Debris hopper for a vehicle and method thereof
A vehicle includes a frame and a debris hopper including a door disposed along a side of the vehicle. The vehicle also includes front and rear lift assemblies supporting the debris hopper on the frame and configured to lift and tilt the debris hopper relative to the frame. Each lift assembly includes a transverse support mounted across the frame. A lift arm including a first end and an opposite second end, with the first end of the lift arm pivotably coupled to one end of the transverse support. A leg extending below the debris hopper and disposed proximate the door, with the second end of the lift arm pivotably coupled to one end of the leg opposite of the debris hopper. A first fluid actuator extending between the transverse support and the lift arm, and a second fluid actuator extending between the lift arm and the leg. |
| US12012028B2 |
Ultra-lightweight, portable, and extremely low pressure dump system for handling dry or wet materials
A dump system (e.g., for setting in a vehicle's flatbed or trailer) includes a base, a container (for containing material) configured to pivot relative to the base, an inflate membrane coupled to the base and to the container, and a U-frame that extends around the inflate membrane and is configured to pivot relative to the base. The U-frame is configured to restrain outward expansion of the inflate membrane as the inflate membrane expands pushing on the container and causing the container to pivot upward. Some implementations include, in addition to or instead of the U-frame, a wing frame panel configured to collect and contain folds that form from material of the inflate membrane as the inflate membrane deflates and collapses (or when the inflate membrane is in a collapsed or deflated state). |
| US12012027B2 |
Side-by-side utility vehicle
A utility vehicle includes a plurality of ground engaging members and a frame supported by the plurality of ground engaging members. The frame assembly extends generally along a longitudinal axis of the utility vehicle. The utility vehicle further includes a front seating section coupled to the frame. The front seating section is configured to support an operator and a first passenger. Additionally, the utility vehicle includes a rear seating section coupled to the frame. The rear seating section is configured to support a second passenger and a third passenger. The rear seating section has an angled panel configured as a dead pedal for the second and third passengers, and a portion of the rear seating section extends forwardly into the front seating section. |
| US12012017B2 |
Seat for autonomous driving vehicle
A seat for an autonomous driving vehicle includes a cushion part; a back part coupled to a rear end of the cushion part through a recliner and having an adjustable angle in a front and rear direction; and a leg part rotatably coupled to a front end of the cushion part and having a lower side coupled to a seat rail. The back part is disposed to be vertically movable along a back rail located on a rear side of the back part, and the leg part is disposed to be movable back and forth by the seat rail. |
| US12012016B2 |
Automobile and sliding rail assembly of seat thereof
A sliding rail assembly includes an upper sliding rail and a lower sliding rail extending along a back-and-forth direction as well as an upper ball and a lower ball disposed therebetween. The lower sliding rail includes a horizontal base plate, a first vertical side plate connected to the upper portion at the left edge of the horizontal base plate, and a first horizontal top plate connected to the right side at the upper edge of the first vertical side plate; the upper sliding rail comprises a first inclined plate and a second inclined plate; the extension line of the first inclined plate with the first vertical side plate and the extension line of the first horizontal top plate to form an upper triangular region; the extension line of the second inclined plate intersects the horizontal base plate and the first vertical side plate to form a lower triangular region. |
| US12012010B2 |
Direct-current charging gun and charging pile
The invention relates to the field of electric vehicles, and particularly provides a direct-current charging gun and charging pile. The invention aims to solve the problem that a user, when operating a current direct-current charging gun, needs to make round trips back and forth between a charging pile and a charging gun to stop charging, pull out the gun and return the gun, thereby degrading the user experience. For this purpose, the direct-current charging gun of the invention comprises an unlocking mechanism, a safety mechanism and a communication mechanism, wherein the safety mechanism is connected to the communication mechanism and the unlocking mechanism separately; the unlocking mechanism is used for locking when the direct-current charging gun is in use, and for unlocking when the direct-current charging gun is not in use; the communication mechanism is configured to interrupt a direct current in the charging gun when being triggered; and the safety mechanism is configured not to trigger the communication mechanism in an unarmed state and to lock the unlocking mechanism, and triggers the communication mechanism first and then unlocks the unlocking mechanism during arming. It can be avoided that the user makes round trips back and forth between the charging pile and the charging gun, thereby improving the user experience. |
| US12012008B2 |
Systems and methods for smart chain charging of rechargeable batteries in electric vehicles
Systems, devices, and methods for smart chain charging of electric vehicles. A system has a dock and one or more electric vehicles supporting rechargeable batteries. One or more electric vehicles may be coupled in series in a smart chain at the dock. Each electric vehicle has a charger with a plug and a receptacle. The plug may couple to a dock receptacle, if the vehicle is first in the smart chain, or to a receptacle on a neighboring electric vehicle at the end of a smart chain of vehicles electrically coupled to the dock. The receptacle may receive a plug of a neighboring electrical vehicle. Each charger may include an interface, battery charger and a battery monitor. The interface may carry power and transfer data into and out of the charger along the smart chain. Each battery monitor may output battery monitor data and receive battery charging control information. |
| US12012007B2 |
Electric vehicle battery charger
A battery charger capable of receiving AC power and delivering both AC and DC power to an electric power storage battery in accordance to different embodiments disclosed herein using a rectifier circuit supplying the DC load and absorbing power as a five-level active rectifier with low harmonics on the AC input. In one aspect, the battery charger may have a bidirectional rectifier/inverter converter providing power conversion between a DC source and AC enabling the user to not only charge an electrical vehicle (“EV”) but also convert the energy charged in the EV/battery or solar panel to AC for use. |
| US12012006B2 |
Circuit-triggered fault mitigation for battery electric system and motor vehicle having the same
A battery electric system for a motor vehicle or another electrified system includes a battery pack connected to a direct current voltage bus, and having positive and negative battery terminals, a main pyrotechnic fuse (“pyro fuse”), a high-voltage (HV) component connected to the bus via an HV channel, a current sensing element connected to the HV component on the HV channel, and a control system configured to selectively disconnect the battery pack from the bus by transmitting a voltage signal to the main pyro fuse when a measured current value from the current sensor is indicative of a short-circuit fault. A channel switch may be connected to or integral with the current sensing element, and configured to disconnect the HV component from the bus by opening in response to the measured current value. |
| US12012004B2 |
Drive train for a vehicle
A drive train for a vehicle includes at least one transmission having a primary input shaft designed to be connected to a primary drive, a secondary input shaft designed to be connected to a secondary drive, an output shaft designed to output power that has been introduced into the at least one transmission by the primary input shaft, and a planetary gearbox designed to continuously variably set a transmission ratio between the primary input shaft and the output shaft on the basis of the rotational speed of the secondary input shaft. The invention further relates to a vehicle having a drive train of this type, to a method for controlling a drive train of this type, and to a computer program product. |
| US12011993B2 |
Power transmission device for commercial vehicle having electric axle
A power transmission device for a commercial vehicle having an electric axle, may include a first differential ring gear fixedly mounted on a first rear-wheel driveshaft; a second differential ring gear mounted on a second rear-wheel driveshaft; a propeller shaft, with a first differential drive gear engaged with the first differential ring gear being connected to a front-end portion of the propeller shaft and a second differential drive gear engaged with the second differential ring gear being connected to a rear end portion thereof; a reducer connected to the first differential ring gear or the propeller shaft; and a motor, an output shaft of the motor being connected to an input gear of the reducer. |
| US12011991B2 |
Closure arrangement for closing a fuel inlet compartment of a body of a motor vehicle
A closure arrangement for closing a fuel inlet compartment of a motor vehicle body, including a guide device fixed to the vehicle, a cover element displaceably guided on the guide device between a closed position in which the fuel inlet compartment is closed and an open position in which the fuel inlet compartment is open. The guided displacement of the cover element between the closed and open positions includes reciprocating movement and longitudinal movements. The closure arrangement has a drive device operatively connected to the cover element and drives same between the closed and open positions. The drive device has a drive rod element acting axially indirectly on the cover element so as to transmit pulling and pushing forces. The cover element is displaceable between the closed and the open positions by an axial drive movement of the drive rod element with reciprocating and longitudinal movement. |
| US12011982B1 |
Foldable cover plate
A foldable cover plate is configured to be mounted on a tail box of a mobile device, to cover an opening of the tail box. The foldable cover plate includes a cover plate assembly, a profile assembly, a connecting assembly, a waterproof assembly, and a locking assembly. The cover plate assembly includes three cover plates rotationally connected in sequence. The cover plate is rotationally folded over the remaining cover plates to expose the opening. The profile assembly is fixed to a periphery of the cover plate. The connecting assembly is connected to the profile assembly. The waterproof assembly is mounted to the profile assembly. The locking assembly is mounted to a face of the cover plate facing an interior of the tail box. The locking assembly is configured to fix the cover plate to the tail box. The foldable cover plate is easy to fold and has a stable structure. |
| US12011979B2 |
Catcher structure of door beam
A catcher structure of a door beam is provided. A catcher mechanism is composed of an engaging hook connected to a rear end part of a door beam, and an insertion hole provided at a lower end part of a center pillar, which is a member on a vehicle body side. In a state in which a door is closed, the rear end part of the door beam, and the engaging hook and the insertion hole of the catcher mechanism are arranged at positions overlapping with each other when viewed from a vehicle width direction. The engaging hook includes a projection part projecting from the rear end part of the door beam toward an inner side in the vehicle width direction, and the insertion hole opens toward an outer side in the vehicle width direction. |
| US12011977B2 |
Removable rear window assembly
A vehicle includes a body having a wall extending cross-vehicle and having an upper edge defining a roller surface with at least one locator aperture, a structural frame at least partially defining a rear window opening with the wall, and a removable rear window assembly configured for removable coupling with the vehicle. The removable rear window assembly includes at least one rolling locator assembly configured to roll across the roller surface to support at least a portion of a weight of the rear window assembly to facilitate assisting a user with installing and/or removing the rear window assembly into or out of the rear window opening. |
| US12011974B2 |
Gas injection type heat management system for vehicle
A gas injection-type heat management system includes a first refrigerant line along which a compressor, an inner condenser, a first expansion valve, and a flash tank are sequentially provided and through which a refrigerant flows, a second refrigerant line along which a second expansion valve and an evaporator are sequentially provided and the refrigerant flows from the flash tank and circulates to the compressor via the second expansion valve and the evaporator, a third refrigerant line configured such that the refrigerant discharged from the flash tank flows directly to the compressor and a heat absorber for performing heat exchange between the refrigerant discharged from the inner condenser and the refrigerant discharged from the flash tank, and a controller for controlling whether to operate the compressor, whether to allow the refrigerant to flow and whether to expand the refrigerant. |
| US12011973B2 |
Control system and control method for vehicle
A control method for a vehicle includes determining whether an internal combustion engine is overheated based on driving information of the vehicle and cooling information of a passenger compartment while the vehicle is driving and an HVAC system is operating in a cooling mode, and controlling an alternator or an actuator of a switching door to reduce a cooling capacity provided by the HVAC system when it is determined that the internal combustion engine is overheated. |
| US12011969B2 |
Vehicle air conditioning system
A vehicle air-conditioning system includes at least one chiller and one cold storage unit which is designed as a PCM storage system with phase change material. The refrigeration power required for air-conditioning and for charging the PCM storage system are provided by the chiller where the cold stored in the PCM storage system is supplied to the assemblies for air-conditioning the passenger compartment in selected operating states of the vehicle. A sufficiently large amount of cold can be conducted from a phase change material of the PCM storage system into the passenger compartment such that the chiller of the air conditioning system designed for cold generation is largely put out of operation and the discharge of larger amounts of heat from the rail vehicle into the tunnel is thereby avoided. |
| US12011968B2 |
Interface system for connecting a vehicle and a transport climate control system
An interface system for connecting a vehicle and a transport climate control system (TCCS) is disclosed. The interface system includes a two-way communication interface that connects a vehicle electrical system (VES) controller and a TCCS controller. The interface system also includes a power interface that connects a vehicle energy source of the VES to the TCCS and a TCCS energy source of the TCCS to the VES. The two-way communication interface is configured to distribute a TCCS status from the TCCS controller to the VES controller, and is configured to distribute a VES status from the VES controller to the TCCS controller. The power interface is configured to distribute power from the vehicle energy source to the TCCS when a VES instruction is received, and distribute power from the TCCS energy source to the VES when a TCCS instruction is received. |
| US12011966B2 |
Robotic device
A vehicle includes a wheel to contact a surface having a reference surface plane in operation of the vehicle; a chassis; an axle housing having an axis which is normal to the reference surface plane; and an axle. The axle extends from the axle housing, to couple the wheel to the axle housing and to support rotation of the wheel relative to the axle housing to support motion of the vehicle across the surface in operation of the vehicle. A suspension system couples the wheel to the chassis and includes a linkage assembly having a first end pivotably coupled to the chassis and a second end pivotably coupled to the axle housing. The first end of the linkage assembly is spaced apart laterally from the second end of the linkage assembly along a longitudinal axis of the linkage assembly. The suspension system is configured to maintain the axis of the axle housing at an angle normal to the reference surface plane in response to an angular displacement between the chassis and the reference surface plane. |
| US12011965B2 |
Suspension
A suspension includes a housing, suspension links, a spring, and a stabilizer. The housing rotatably supports a rear wheel of a vehicle. The suspension links each have both ends swingably coupled to a vehicle body of the vehicle and the housing. The spring is disposed between the vehicle body and one of the suspension links or the housing. The stabilizer includes a stabilizer bar and a stabilizer link. A force application point where force generated by the spring is applied to the housing is disposed on a rear side of the vehicle with respect to a center of the rear wheel. The stabilizer link is coupled to the housing to allow a force application point where force generated by the stabilizer is applied to the housing to be disposed on the rear side of the vehicle with respect to the center of the rear wheel. |
| US12011959B2 |
Methods and apparatus for a load-sensing hitch utilizing a system of strain gauges
Methods and apparatus are disclosed for a load-sensing hitch utilizing a system of strain gauges. An example apparatus includes a receiver tube, a side member, a crossbar coupled to the receiver tube and the side member, the cross including a support including a first end, a second end and a mid-portion located between the first end and the second end, the mid-portion having a cross-sectional area smaller than the cross-sectional area of the first end or the cross-sectional area of the second end and a strain gauge disposed within the mid-portion. |
| US12011955B2 |
Modular tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) sensor with easily removable and replaceable battery
A modular TPMS sensor with an externally replaceable battery is disclosed. The valve stem facilitates battery replacement with a valve stem core designed to removably secure a battery within the valve stem and a sensor configured with an electrical connection designed to connect the sensor to power from the battery. The valve stem has an interior cavity configured to retain the valve stem core. The battery may be at least partially retained within the valve stem. The removable sensor may be configured to connect to an end of the valve stem distal from the valve stem core. The electrical connection may comprise a spring-loaded terminal configured to connect or disconnect the sensor and battery as the battery is inserted or removed from the valve stem through a valve stem end proximal to the valve stem core, permitting battery replacement without removing or deflating a tire configured with the sensor. |
| US12011954B2 |
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) sensor with easily removable and replaceable battery
A TPMS sensor with an externally replaceable battery is disclosed. The valve stem facilitates battery replacement with a valve stem core designed to removably secure a battery within the valve stem and a sensor configured with an electrical connection designed to connect the sensor to power from the battery. The valve stem has an interior cavity configured to retain the valve stem core. The battery may be at least partially retained within the valve stem. The sensor may be configured in a sensor body connected to an end of the valve stem distal from the valve stem core. The electrical connection may comprise a spring-loaded terminal configured to connect or disconnect the sensor and battery as the battery is inserted or removed from the valve stem through a valve stem end proximal to the valve stem core, permitting battery replacement without removing or deflating a tire configured with the sensor. |
| US12011953B2 |
Car tyre
A tyre having a tread is described. The tyre has a central portion located across an equatorial plane, a first shoulder portion located towards an outer side of the tyre and a second shoulder portion located towards an inner side of the tyre. The central portion is separated from the first shoulder portion by two first circumferential grooves. The first shoulder portion and the second shoulder portion have a plurality of first transverse grooves having a first end located substantially at the respective edge of the tread, having a width greater than or equal to about 4 mm and an axial extension equal to at least 50% of the width of the shoulder portion in which they are located. |
| US12011952B2 |
Pneumatic tire
The pneumatic tire includes a shoulder main groove and a center main groove disposed in one region demarcated by a tire equatorial plane and a shoulder land portion and a middle land portion defined by the shoulder main groove. The shoulder land portion is a rib that is continuous in a tire circumferential direction, and the middle land portion includes a plurality of middle lug grooves and a plurality of middle blocks defined by the plurality of middle lug grooves. When defining a section in the tire circumferential direction along an edge portion of one middle block close to the shoulder main groove, a groove width of the shoulder main groove continuously increases or decreases in the section. |
| US12011950B2 |
Wheel bearing arrangement for a motor vehicle
A wheel bearing arrangement for a motor vehicle, having a wheel hub and a wheel bearing for rotatably mounting the wheel hub on a wheel carrier. The wheel bearing has an outer ring and an inner ring. A wheel flange extends from the wheel hub in a radial direction and has a brake disc receptacle which is open in the direction facing away from the outer ring and is formed by a recess in the wheel flange and has a brake disc bearing face for a brake disc. A seal-receptacle space is formed in the wheel flange on its side facing the outer ring in an axial direction, in which seal-receptacle space there is a wheel bearing seal. A rim-centering seat element extends from the wheel hub and runs in the direction opposite the brake disc bearing face with respect to the brake disc receptacle. |
| US12011949B2 |
Randomized surface panel kit and surface panel system
The present disclosure relates generally to surface panels for covering a building surface. The disclosure relates more particularly to a surface panel kit and system including a set of panels for attaching to a support structure. Each of the panels includes opposing ends, and each end includes one of a group of end configurations. A first end configuration is mateable with a first portion of the group and is unmateable with a second portion of the group, and a second end configuration is mateable with a third portion of the group and is unmateable with a fourth portion of the group. The set of panels includes at least three panel types including a first panel type with the first and second end configurations, a second panel type with the first and without the second end configurations, and a third panel type with the second and without the first end configurations. |
| US12011948B2 |
Double-head marker pen
A double-head marker pen includes a first penholder, a second penholder and a connecting tube; one end of the first penholder is formed with a first pen head, and one end of the second penholder is formed with a second pen head; and an end of the first penholder away from the first pen head is detachably connected with an end of the second penholder away from the second pen head by the connecting tube. |
| US12011944B2 |
Medium issuance system and medium issuance method
There is provided a medium issuance system which can easily transfer print on an intermediate transfer sheet to a polycarbonate transfer medium. The medium issuance system 50 includes an intermediate transfer sheet supply section 52 for supplying an intermediate transfer sheet 53 to a polycarbonate transfer medium 1, and a hot stamp 55 for heating and pressing the intermediate transfer sheet 53 to transfer print 10A, 10C on the intermediate transfer sheet 53 to the transfer medium 1. The hot stamp 55 heats and presses the intermediate transfer sheet 53 at a temperature of not less than 120° C. and not more than 200° C., and at a pressure of not less than 0.1 kgf/cm2 and not more than 1000 kgf/cm2. |
| US12011942B2 |
Rules for sensor integrated substrates
Methods of manufacturing a wound monitoring and/or therapy apparatus and/or wound dressing include positioning electronic components and connections in regions of a substrate that are not configured to be perforated. The methods can also include following a set of rules for positioning the components as well as positioning and shaping the connections based on the constraints stemming from, among other things, the positioning of the perforations on the substrate and with the goal of maintaining acceptable levels of signal integrity. The methods further include manufacturing a multi-layered substrate. Wound monitoring and/or therapy apparatus manufactured using such methods are also disclosed. |
| US12011941B2 |
Print apparatus having first and second printing devices, computer readable medium and computer implemented method
A print apparatus includes a first printing device arranged to print a first image on a first side of a print target; and a second printing device arranged to print a second image on a second side of the print target, wherein the printing capability of the print apparatus on the first side of the print target is different to the printing capability of the print apparatus on the second side of the print target. |
| US12011940B2 |
Label printer
A label printer includes an under cover, a top cover, a label peel-off unit, an interfering member supporting member, an interfering member, and an interfered member. The top cover moves between a first position where the top cover is opened and a second position where the top cover is closed with respect to the under cover. The label peel-off unit moves between a third position where the label peel-off unit is opened and a fourth position where the label peel-off unit is closed with respect to the under cover. The interfering member abuts against an exterior member of the label peel-off unit. The interfered member is a part of the exterior member of the label peel-off unit, and protrudes toward an upstream side in the label conveyance direction and is at a position where the interfered member abuts against the interfering member. |
| US12011938B2 |
Printing systems
A self-propelled printer is provided having communication circuitry to receive print data for an image to be formed. A drive mechanism of the printer to provides locomotion of the entire self-propelled printer and a print head is arranged to transfer a print material onto a print medium. Processing circuitry to generates an image formation path to be traversed by the print head via locomotion of the self-propelled printer. The image formation path is based at least in part on the received print data. The processing circuitry controls the drive mechanism to autonomously drive the self-propelled printer along the image formation path. A corresponding method and computer program for generating a 2D image using a self-propelled printer are provided. |
| US12011935B2 |
Printing apparatus, printer system and method for printing on an object
A printing apparatus includes a transport device for moving an object to be printed-on through a printing region of the printing apparatus in a predefined transport direction. A first printing head is configured for depositing a viscous printing material, the first printing head being slidable along a first sliding axis, which is perpendicular to the transport direction, by a first printing-head moving apparatus. A second printing head is configured for depositing the viscous printing material, the second printing head being slidable along a second sliding axis, which is parallel to the first sliding axis and is offset in the transport direction, by a second printing-head moving apparatus. The first and second sliding axes can each be moved in the transport direction by a moving apparatus that is controllable by a control apparatus. |
| US12011933B2 |
Fluid reservoir with self-priming capabililty
A fluid reservoir for a fluid ejection head structure and a method for priming a fluid ejection head for a fluid dispensing device. The fluid reservoir includes an enclosed fluid cavity therein configured for containing fluid, a fluid outlet in fluid flow communication with the enclosed fluid cavity, and a flow inducing pump attached to the fluid reservoir opposite the fluid outlet. |
| US12011932B2 |
Image recording device
An image recording device includes a display panel, a cartridge mount, an information input interface, memory, and a controller. The controller obtains service provider information through the information input interface, stores the obtained service provider information in the memory, obtains first identification information or second identification information related to a cartridge mounted in the cartridge mount, sets an operation mode to a first mode in response to obtaining the first identification information, sets the operation mode to a second mode in response to obtaining the second identification information, causes the display panel to display a type of the cartridge in response to setting the operation mode to the first mode, and causes the display panel to display the service provider information in response to setting the operation mode to the second mode. |
| US12011930B2 |
Liquid discharge apparatus, imprint apparatus, and detection method
There is provided a liquid discharge apparatus. A discharge head is provided with a discharge port that discharges a liquid. A retention portion is facing the discharge head, and retains the liquid between the discharge head and the retention portion. A detection unit detects that the discharge port is covered with the liquid after the liquid is supplied between the discharge head and the retention portion. |
| US12011926B2 |
Liquid discharging head and printing apparatus
There is provided liquid discharging head including common liquid chambers each extends along first direction and arranged in second direction orthogonal to the first direction; and individual channels each communicates with one of the common liquid chambers and each has nozzle. The liquid discharging head has first and second ends in the second direction. The common liquid chambers include intermediate common liquid chamber interposed between two of the common liquid chambers and expanded common liquid chamber closest to the first end, length of the expanded common chamber in the second direction being longer than length of the intermediate common chamber in the second direction. The nozzles of the individual channels communicating with the expanded common chamber are positioned on a side of the second end with respect to the expanded common chamber without being positioned on a side of the first end with respect to the expanded common chamber. |
| US12011924B2 |
Liquid ejection apparatus and capacitive load drive circuit
A liquid ejection head includes a first piezoelectric element that is supplied with a first drive signal, and a second piezoelectric element that is supplied with a second drive signal, wherein the first drive signal transitions from a first potential to a second potential in a first period, maintains the second potential during a second period, and transitions from the second potential to the first potential in a third period, wherein the second drive signal transitions from a third potential to a fourth potential in a fourth period, maintains the fourth potential during a fifth period, and transitions from the fourth potential to the third potential in a sixth period, wherein the first period and the fourth period overlap, wherein the third period and the sixth period overlap, wherein the second potential is higher than the first potential, and wherein the fourth potential is lower than the third potential. |
| US12011920B2 |
Printing method and system
A method of printing includes, applying to an intermediate transfer member (ITM) (44), one or more fluids that include at least a printing fluid for forming an image on the ITM (44). At least part of the image is transferred from the ITM (44) to a target substrate (50). Residues of the one or more fluids that were not transferred to the target substrate (50) and remained on the ITM (44), are transferred from the ITM (44) to one or more rotatable elements (112), and the residues are removed from the one or more rotatable elements (112). |
| US12011918B2 |
Recording apparatus
A recording apparatus includes an apparatus body that includes a recording unit that performs recording on a medium, a medium cassette configured to slide in a first direction, and a second direction, a frame forming a plane that is along a lateral face of the apparatus body, and a support column portion located at an end of the frame in an apparatus width direction intersecting with the slide directions of the medium cassette and extending in a height direction of the apparatus body. The frame forms the plane that is along the lateral face of the apparatus body at a second direction side. The medium cassette has, at an end in the second direction, a protruding portion that protrudes in the second direction. An accommodating portion configured to accommodate the protruding portion is formed in the support column portion. |
| US12011915B2 |
Rotary screen printing apparatus and process
The present disclosure is directed to a rotary screen printing apparatus, comprising: a rotary cylindrical screen; a conduit which provides fluid communication to an internal volume of the rotary cylindrical screen; and, a heater whose output is directed towards the conduit. |
| US12011912B2 |
Composite foam article
A composite foam article is disclosed herein. The composite foam article comprises a polyurethane foam core presenting a first surface and a second surface facing opposite the first surface. A first skin is disposed on the first surface and a second skin is disposed on the second surface. The first and second skins comprise a plurality of fibers and a polymeric binder. The composite foam article also comprises at least one supplemental layer comprising an ethylene and acrylic acid copolymer dispersed in and/or disposed between any of said aforementioned skins and core. |
| US12011910B2 |
Mat and method for manufacturing the same
A mat and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. The mat includes a first foam layer, a second foam layer and a third foam layer. The first foam layer has a first hardness and a first porosity. The second foam layer is connected with the first foam layer and has a second hardness and a second porosity larger than the first porosity. The third foam layer is connected with the second foam layer and has a third hardness and a third porosity smaller than the first porosity. The second foam layer includes a first connecting surface facing the first foam layer and a second connecting surface facing the third foam layer. The contact area between the first connecting surface and the first foam layer is different from the contact area between the second connecting surface and the third foam layer. |
| US12011909B2 |
Display device
The present application provides a display device that includes a flexible display panel and a panel support device. The panel can be rolled up or stretched out along a first direction, and the support device includes an elastic member and movable members. The elastic member includes protrusion portions and groove portions alternately arranged along the first direction, the protrusion portion is fixed on a back surface of the panel, the groove portion and the back surface forms a strip-shaped cavity, and the width of the groove portion in an initial state gradually decreases along a direction approaching the panel. The movable members respectively and movably arranged in the cavities. When the movable member moves in the cavity, towards a side of the cavity close to the panel, the movable member supports and separates ends of two side walls of the groove portion close to the panel more apart. |
| US12011906B2 |
Methods of wrapping an item with a wrapping material
The present disclosure includes various methods of wrapping an item, such as harvested agricultural material, including steps such as unrolling a wrapping material portion from a roll of wrapping material portions, the unrolling starting at a leading end of the wrapping material portion and continuing along a length of the portion towards a trailing end of the portion, each wrapping material portion including a base film, a first adhesive substrate including a bottom adhesive surface attached to a first side of the base film of the wrapping material portion adjacent to the perforation, an outwardly facing first adhesive surface covered by a first release liner with a second adhesive surface facing outwardly and attached to a second side of the base film of the wrapping material portion when on the roll, and further unrolling the wrapping material portion from the roll of wrapping material portions such that the first release liner separates from the first adhesive surface, the first release liner remaining attached to the second side of the base film of the wrapping material portion and the first adhesive surface remaining attached to the first side of the base film of the wrapping material portion. Wrapping material portions may be connected to one another by perforations. |
| US12011900B2 |
Single facer for manufacturing a corrugated board with a facilitated system for replacing the pressing belt
The single facer includes a load-bearing frame for housing a first corrugating roller and a second corrugating roller, meshing with each other and mounted in the load-bearing frame. The single facer further includes a pivoting structure, pivoted to the load-bearing frame about a pivoting axis and including two pivoting arms supporting two guide rollers of a continuous flexible member. Two actuators raise and lower the pivoting arms and the guide rollers. A hinge system allows to keep the pivoting structure cantilevered to replace the continuous flexible member. |
| US12011898B2 |
Bag making method
At least one of a horn or an anvil includes protrusions that protrude from a facing surface thereof. Two panel parts and a gusset part folded and interposed between the panel parts are sandwiched and compressed by the horn and the anvil. Two portions of the gusset part are welded to each other by ultrasonic vibration of the horn during the sandwiching and compressing. |
| US12011897B2 |
Film processing device, bag manufacturing device, method for processing film, and method for manufacturing bag
Provided is a film processing device including: a first cutting blade and a first receiver base that are opposed to each other with a film including at least two layers interposed therebetween, and are configured to move toward and away from each other; and a first distance adjuster that adjusts, without being in contact with the film, a minimum distance between the first cutting blade and the first receiver base. |
| US12011896B2 |
Dispensers
A method of manufacturing a dispenser for a product in stick form (50). The dispenser includes an inner tube (12) and a product concealing tube (16) disposed outwardly of the inner tube (12). The product concealing tube (16) is retractable and extendable relative to the inner tube (12) for exposing and covering a product stick (50) extending from a distal end of the inner tube (12) in use. The method includes: providing a first blank of sheet material for providing the inner tube (12) of the dispenser; wrapping the first blank around a mandrel to provide the inner tube (12) of the dispenser; and providing a second blank of sheet material for providing the product concealing tube (16) of the dispenser. The second blank comprises a slot, and a guide element (38) disposed within the slot. The method also includes: applying a bonding agent to the second blank in a region corresponding to a surface of the guide element (38); and wrapping the second blank around the inner tube (12) while the inner tube (12) is held on a mandrel to provide the product concealing tube (16), with the surface of the guide element (38) to which bonding agent has been applied facing the inner tube (12), such that the guide element (38) becomes bonded to an exterior surface of the inner tube (12). The slot provides a recess (24) in the interior surface of the formed product concealing tube (16). In use, the product concealing tube (16) is movable relative to the inner tube (12) with the guide element (38) cooperating with the recess (24) for guiding the movement of the product concealing tube (16) relative to the inner tube (12). There is also provided a dispenser for a product in stick form (50). |
| US12011894B2 |
Method and apparatus for manufacturing a tyre tread and a tyre
A method of manufacturing an agricultural tyre (1) with deep cross-lugs (6), comprising the steps of: (a) proving a tyre case (2) and tread belts (3); (b) applying rubber blocks (206) onto tread belts (3), each of such rubber blocks (206) being arranged to make a respective lug (6) of the final tread (4); (c) winding a rubber ribbon (200) above said rubber blocks (206) so as to completely enclose said rubber blocks (206); (d) curing the rubber blocks (206) together with the wound ribbon (200) in a curing mould (105) negatively reproducing a desired pattern of the tread (4). |
| US12011890B2 |
Device and method for fabricating locally heterogeneous composite material based on time-frequency regulated surface acoustic waves (SAWs)
A device and method for preparing a locally heterogeneous smart composite material based on time-frequency regulated SAWs are provided. The method includes: mixing functional particles, a photosensitive liquid and a photoinitiator evenly; inputting periodic time-frequency regulated sinusoidal signals defined by a frequency, a duration, an interval time and a time difference to a pair of slanted-finger interdigital transducers, such that the pair of slanted-finger interdigital transducers are excited to produce corresponding standing SAWs; coupling and allowing the standing SAWs to enter a liquid tank to form a local sound field in the photosensitive liquid; forming, by the functional particles in the photosensitive liquid, a stable array distribution under the action of an acoustic radiation force of the local sound field; and turning on an UV light source for curing, thereby completing the preparation. |
| US12011888B2 |
Method and system for producing a reinforcing bar, and resulting reinforcing bar
A method for producing a reinforcing bar by pultrusion, the method comprising the steps of: a) providing a source of fibres; b) assembling the fibres into a bundle; c) impregnating the bundle with a thermosetting resin; d) eliminating excess resin from the bundle; e) compressing the bundle in a centripetal manner; f) exposing the bundle to a radiant energy source; g) spraying particles onto a surface of the bundle; and h) exposing the bundle to radiation in order to initiate, on the surface of same, the polymerisation of the resin. The present invention also concerns a system provided with corresponding devices in order to be able to implement the method. The present invention also concerns a reinforcing bar obtained with the described method and/or system. |
| US12011887B2 |
Systems and methods for thermoplastic panel manufacturing
A method of manufacturing a thermoplastic panel may comprise: laying up a panel preform within a consolidation assembly, the panel preform comprising a plurality of plies of material comprising thermoplastic resin and fiber; generating, via a hot bond unit, a vacuum environment within the consolidation assembly; and heating, via the hot bond unit and through a heated blanket within the consolidation assembly, the panel preform. |
| US12011885B2 |
Systems and methods for thermoplastic panel stretch/roll forming
A thermoforming method includes forming a skin comprising a plurality of plies thermoplastic resin and fiber, securing an edge of the skin to a mandrel, heating, via a heating element, the skin to a forming temperature, moving a thermoforming apparatus with respect to the mandrel, rolling at least one roller of the thermoforming apparatus along the skin in a direction away from the clamped edge of the skin in response to the thermoforming apparatus moving with respect to the mandrel, and in response to the at least one roller of the thermoforming apparatus rolling along the skin, compressing the skin between the at least one roller and the mandrel, consolidating the plurality of plies of material, and bending the skin to conform to a shape of the mandrel. The consolidated and formed skin is then cooled and removed from the mandrel. |
| US12011882B1 |
Path planning method based on dynamic contour offset discretization and for spatial curved-surface printing
A path planning method based on dynamic contour offset discretization and for spatial curved-surface printing is provided. Firstly, transversal equal slicing is carried out on a target model, and single/double contours are labeled; secondly, central slicing is carried out on the model, curvature contours are discretized, feature values of contour offsets of slice layers are calculated on the basis of a surface contour curvature of the model, and dynamic offset filling for inner contours of horizontal slices is realized; then longitudinal equal slicing is carried out on the slices, and spatial discrete points of the target model are obtained; and finally, virtual double contours are constructed for the single contours, and labeling processing for the discrete points is carried out, so that a discretized three-dimensional spatial equidistant lattice of the target model is obtained. |
| US12011881B2 |
Techniques for optical control calibration in additive fabrication and related systems and methods
Techniques are described for calibrating an optical system in an additive fabrication device using an image of the build surface within the device. These techniques allow calibration to be performed by imaging one or more calibration features generated on (or at) the build surface, which may include illuminated regions of the build surface, regions of the build surface on which solid material has been formed, and/or regions of the build surface to which energy has otherwise been directed thereby making those regions distinguishable from their surroundings. The calibration features may be produced (at least in part) by the optical system to be calibrated. The location of the calibration features within the image may be compared with the intended location of these calibration features, and corrections to the optical system determined based on any differences between the actual and intended locations. |
| US12011880B2 |
Recoater system for additive manufacturing
Disclosed embodiments relate to recoater systems for use with additive manufacturing systems. A recoater assembly may be adjustable along multiple degrees of freedom relative to a build surface, which may allow for adjustment of a spacing between the recoater assembly and the build surface and/or an orientation of the recoater assembly relative to an orientation of the build surface. In some embodiments, the recoater assembly may be supported by four support columns extending above the build surface, and attachments between the recoater assembly and the support columns may be independently adjustable to adjust the recoater relative to the build surface. |
| US12011879B2 |
Powder removal from a printed workpiece
Disclosed is a system for depowdering a workpiece formed from a reactive powder by an additive manufacturing process. The system includes a powder removal enclosure, an inert gas source, a sealed ultrasonic transducer, an oxygen sensor, and a controller coupled to the sealed ultrasonic transducer and the oxygen sensor. The controller is configured to perform a plurality of operations including monitoring the oxygen sensor to observe an oxygen level within the powder removal enclosure as an inert gas from the inert gas source displaces a gas environment within the powder removal enclosure, and applying electrical power to the sealed ultrasonic transducer within the powder removal enclosure to ultrasonically remove a residual amount of the reactive powder from the workpiece based on determining that the oxygen level within the powder removal enclosure is below a minimum oxygen level threshold. |
| US12011878B2 |
Multi-material in situ bioprinting
A multi-material printer can include a housing that is configured to be handheld. The housing can be configured to receive first and second printable materials from respective first and second containers. A nozzle can define an outlet of the multi-material printer. At least one actuator can be configured to cause first and second printable materials from the first and second containers to flow at a respective constant rate. The multi-material printer can be configured to simultaneously extrude the first and second printable materials from the outlet. The multi-material printer can be used for fabricating a scaffold from filaments comprising the first and second materials directly within the body of a human or animal. |
| US12011877B2 |
Apparatus and method for printing large thermoplastic parts during additive manufacturing
Embodiments of the present disclosure are drawn to additive manufacturing apparatus and methods. An exemplary additive manufacturing system may include an extruder, the extruder having an opening dimensioned to receive a material. The apparatus may also include an extruder output in fluid communication with the extruder, wherein the extruder output extends away from the extruder along a longitudinal axis. One or more heaters positioned along at least a portion of the extruder output may also be included, and, as the material passes through the extruder output, the one or more heaters may at least partially melt the material. The system may also include a gear pump in fluid communication with the extruder output for receiving the at least partially melted material, and a nozzle in fluid communication with the gear pump for depositing the at least partially melted material. |
| US12011876B2 |
Support system for a production system, and workpiece holder for same
A support system includes a base support to be secured in a process chamber of a production system, and includes at least one positioning element. A workpiece holder has upper and lower faces. The workpiece support has at least one first positioning device. The positioning element and the first positioning device form a pin/hole pair. A section of the pin has a first thermal expansion coefficient. A section of the hole controlling positional accuracy has a second thermal expansion coefficient. In a first alternative, the second thermal expansion coefficient is lower than the first, producing a clamping effect between the pin and hole upon temperature increase of the support system. Alternatively, the first thermal expansion coefficient is lower than the second, producing a clamping effect upon temperature increase of the support system. The invention additionally relates to a method for producing a workpiece. |
| US12011875B1 |
Secondary object integration options for 3D electrophotography based additive manufacturing
An additive manufacturing system and method for including non-printable secondary materials, such as wire, metal, ceramic, electronics, optical fibers, or other materials, within a printed object. A first layer of the printed object includes a recess sized to fit a non-printable secondary material. The non-printable secondary material that aligns with an upper surface of the first layer is inserted within the recess. A heater roller flattens the upper surface, including the non-printable secondary material, to form a flat, printable surface for a second layer. The second layer is then deposited over the upper surface of the first layer and the non-printable secondary material. The non-printable secondary material can be suspended in a tray that aligns with the printed object and drops below the upper surface of the printed object to facilitate printing of the second layer. |
| US12011873B2 |
Additive manufacturing system for object creation from powder using a high flux laser for two-dimensional printing
A method of additive manufacture is disclosed. The method can include providing an enclosure surrounding a powder bed and having an atmosphere including helium gas. A high flux laser beam is directed at a defined two dimensional region of the powder bed. Powder is melted and fused within the defined two dimensional region, with less than 50% by weight of the powder particles being displaced into any defined two dimensional region that shares an edge or corner with the defined two dimensional region where powder melting and fusing occurs. |
| US12011870B2 |
Apparatus and method for manufacturing a surface-layered part
An apparatus for manufacturing a surface-layered part comprises: a main support that supports a surface layer member to be placed under a base member; a pulling device arranged at a periphery of the main support, wherein the pulling device includes a pulling member that pulls an edge of the surface layer member, which is in a position away from the edge of the base member, outward with respect to the base member; a base member clamping device that fixedly clamps the surface layer member, having been pulled outward by the pulling member of the pulling device, against the main support via the base member placed over the surface layer member; and a relieving device that separates the pulling member from the edge of the surface layer member, which has been moved outward with respect to the base member by the pulling device, to allow the edge of the surface layer member to wrap around the edge of the base member by an elastic restoring force of the surface layer member, thereby integrating them; and a control device that drives and controls the base member clamping device, the pulling device, and the relieving device. |
| US12011868B2 |
High elastomeric modulus and strength polymer constructs and methods of forming
A method of producing high modulus and strength polymer materials includes compressive rolling a semicrystalline polymer material in at least two different axial directions of the material; and axially orienting at least a portion of the compressive rolled material to a draw ratio less than the ultimate elongation or the elongation % at break of the material. |
| US12011866B2 |
System and method for producing a multiple layer material
A system for producing a multiple layer material (49), comprising first and second corrugation rolls (14, 15) for providing a corrugated profile (16) having a plurality of crests (47), wherein the system further comprises first and second press rolls (21, 22) for applying a material sheet (19, 20) to crests (47) of the corrugated profile (16), and a plurality of heating members (28) arranged between the press rolls (21, 22) for welding the material sheet (19, 20) to the crests (47) of the corrugated profile (16) to form the multiple layer material (49). A guiding plate (48) is arranged between the corrugation 10 rolls (14, 15) and the heating members (28). The guiding plate (16) is arranged with a profile engaging side (50) having a plurality of crests (52) corresponding to the crests (47) of the corrugated profile (16). A cooling arrangement is provided for cooling the guiding plate (48). A method for producing the multiple layer material (49) is also disclosed. |
| US12011862B2 |
Die and method for molding reinforcing bar
A die for molding a reinforcing bar, which enables the production of a reinforcing bar having sufficient strength in a convenient and inexpensive manner, includes: a main flow channel (F1), formed in a central portion of a main body, that receives a molten thermoplastic polymer material (Rt) output from an extruder (2); at least one first sub flow channel (F2), formed in an outer peripheral portion of the main body, that receives the molten thermoplastic polymer material (Rt) and fluidly connects with an outer peripheral portion in the main flow channel (F1); and at least one second sub flow channel (F3) configured to receive reinforcing fibers (4) and fluidly connected with the main flow channel F1 upstream of a junction position of the main flow channel F1 and the at least one first sub flow channel (F2). |
| US12011860B2 |
Injection apparatus
A screw can be driven along an axial direction of a heating barrel and rotatable. An injection piston drives the screw along the axial direction. An injection hydraulic cylinder is partitioned into a first chamber in which pressured hydraulic oil for driving the injection piston is supplied and a second chamber from which hydraulic oil is discharged, and drives the injection piston in the axial direction by hydraulic pressure. A first oil discharge port is blocked by the injection piston when the injection piston advances to a holding pressure switching position. A second oil discharge port can discharge the hydraulic oil from the front chamber regardless of the position of the injection piston. The first oil discharge port is disposed at a position opposed to the first oil discharge port across a center axis of the injection hydraulic cylinder, and is connected to the first oil discharge port. |
| US12011859B2 |
Molding apparatus and manufacturing method of molded semiconductor device
A molding apparatus is configured for molding a semiconductor device and includes a lower mold and an upper mold. The lower mold is configured to carry the semiconductor device. The upper mold is disposed above the lower mold for receiving the semiconductor device and includes a mold part and a dynamic part. The mold part is configured to cover the upper surface of the semiconductor device. The dynamic part is disposed around a device receiving region of the upper mold and configured to move relatively to the mold part. A molding method and a molded semiconductor device are also provided. |
| US12011858B2 |
Connection for different structures that slide together
A moving system for structures includes a linking unit located between first and second structures that can move in a first direction. A drive unit is connected to the first structure, and the first and second structures are connected. The second structure moves along the first direction when the drive unit moves the first structure along the first direction. The linking unit has a first part located on the side of the first structure and a second part located on the side of the second structure. The first and second parts line up along the first direction. The first part can shift toward the second part in a second direction different from the first direction without moving along the first direction, and the second part can shift toward the first part in the second direction without moving along the first direction. |
| US12011854B2 |
Fiber composites comprising a circuit, and method therefor
Fiber-composite parts that incorporate a very thin electrical circuit, and a method for making the parts via compression molding, are disclosed. The electrical circuit is encapsulated by a film having a melting point that exceeds the maximum temperature to which the film is exposed during compression molding. The electrical circuit is disposed in a composite ply, in a lay-up of composite plies, and electrical leads are routed through the composite plies so that the lead are accessible in the molded fiber-composite part. |
| US12011853B2 |
Method for producing towpreg
The present invention relates to a method for producing a towpreg by impregnating a plurality of fiber bundles with a resin to form a single towpreg, characterized in that the method comprises providing a stock of fiber bundles for preparing a towpreg; measuring a basis weight for each of the fiber bundles of said stock before impregnation by a resin; defining groups of fiber bundles from said stock based of the fiber basis weight, thereby providing determined fiber bundles; predicting a fiber basis weight of a towpreg when the plurality of fiber bundles is combined to form the towpreg, thereby providing a predicted fiber basis weight of a towpreg; and producing the towpreg using a combination of fiber bundles from all groups of determined fiber bundles in which the predicted fiber basis weight of the towpreg is in a range determined from a target value of a basis weight of a towpreg. |
| US12011851B2 |
Concrete drum modes
A concrete mixer vehicle includes a mixer drum, a chute, and a controller. The mixer drum has an inner volume configured to hold a mixture for transportation and placement. The chute is configured to receive mixture exiting the mixer drum and direct the mixture. The controller is configured to receive a selected mode of operation of the mixer drum and the chute. The selected mode of operation is selected from a set of multiple modes of operation of the mixer drum and the chute. The controller is configured to adjust an operation of at least one of the mixer drum or the chute to cause at least one of the mixer drum or the chute to operate according to the selected mode of operation. |
| US12011846B2 |
Easy to assemble cabinets with curved corners
A method for constructing and assembling a curved cabinet for a vehicle, the method comprising: using a computer numerical controlled (CNC) router on a sheet of wood; wherein the CNC router cuts out from the sheet at least one of: skins; skeleton structures; and accessory parts; fastening at least two of the skeleton structures together to create a fastened skeleton structure; heating with heat lamps and steam tubes at least one of the skins about at least one bend groove; bending the skin about the at least one bend groove to conform with the fastened skeleton structure to create a curved portion; clamping the skin and the fastened skeleton structure together near the curved portion; wherein the clamped skin and skeleton structure are fastened together with a second set of fasteners to create an imperfected cabinet; attaching the accessory parts to the imperfected cabinet to create the curved cabinet. |
| US12011839B1 |
Three-dimensional scanning system and scanning path planning method thereof
A three-dimensional scanning system, a scanning path planning method, and a three-dimensional scanning method are provided. The three-dimensional scanning system includes a control apparatus configured to determine a planned scanning path for a to-be-measured object based on a historical scanning path of an object type to which the current to-be-measured object belongs and according to a historical pose and a current pose of a rotary table carrying the to-be-measured object. The three-dimensional scanning system further includes a mechanical arm that includes a gripping end for gripping a scanner to drive the scanner to scan the to-be-measured object according to the planned scanning path under control of the control apparatus. |
| US12011838B2 |
Robot system
A robot system according to the present disclosure includes a robot installed in a work area, a manipulator configured to be gripped by an operator and manipulate the robot, a sensor disposed at a manipulation area and configured to wirelessly detect positional information and posture information on the manipulator, and a control device which calculates a locus of the manipulator based on the positional information and the posture information on the manipulator detected by the sensor, and operates the robot on real time. |
| US12011832B2 |
Real-time robotics control framework
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for controlling a robot to perform a custom real-time action that uses a callback function. One of the methods comprises receiving a definition of a custom real-time control function that specifies a custom callback function, an action, and a custom reaction that references the custom callback function; providing a command to initiate the action; repeatedly executing, by the control layer of the real-time robotics control framework, the custom real-time control function at each tick of a real-time robotics system driving one or more physical robots, including: obtaining current values of one or more state variables, evaluating the custom reaction specified by the custom real-time control function according to the current values of the one or more state variables, and whenever the one or more conditions of the custom reaction are satisfied, invoking the custom callback function. |
| US12011831B2 |
Rotation mechanism and robot
A speed reducing mechanism according to one embodiment includes an output shaft, carriers each of which has an output shaft hole, and oscillating gears each of which has an output shaft insertion hole. The output shaft is inserted in the output shaft hole and the output shaft insertion hole and contacts the inner peripheral surfaces. The surface roughness Ra of the inner peripheral surfaces defining the output shaft hole and output shaft insertion hole is equal to or less than 1.6 μm. The static friction coefficient of the inner peripheral surfaces against the output shaft is equal to or less than 0.2. |
| US12011828B2 |
Method for controlling a plurality of robot effectors
A method for controlling effectors of a robot by means of primitives made up of parameterizable coded functions, the primitives being activated conditionally by actions selected by an action selection system, the method based on associating coded objects with a sequence of characters corresponding to their semantic description, and comprising: i. a semantic description of the coded objects stored in the memory, made up of a string of characters representing a perception function of the robot and of another string of characters representing a perceived object, ii. a semantic description of the primitives, made up of a string of characters representing a possible action of the robot and of another, optional string of characters representing the optional parameters of this action, iii. a semantic description of rules made up of the combination of a string of characters representing the associated context and another string of characters representing the associated action. |
| US12011827B2 |
Robot teaching with scans in and out of robot workspace
A system that uses 3D scanning, movable devices, and pose selecting means, either in or outside the robot workspace, in order to create a robot program. |
| US12011826B1 |
Negative pressure glovebox having multifunctional air diverter
A negative pressure containment system is configured to run in lateral air flow mode or enhanced controlled environment mode, depending on the operator's needs. A diverter assembly facilitates switching between modes by directing air into alternative air chases. In the enhanced controlled environment mode there are two concurrent air paths that eventually converge, with one path being a bypass flow that creates negative pressure in the main chamber and another path being compressed air that feeds the main chamber. In this mode it is possible to precisely control the chamber environment. |
| US12011824B2 |
Robot joint comprising brake assembly
A robot joint is connectable to at least another robot joint via an output flange. The robot joint includes a joint motor having a motor axle configured to rotate the output flange. The robot joint includes a brake assembly having an annular brake member that is rotatable and a resilient member arranged on the motor axle. The annular brake member and the resilient member are arranged between a first locking member and a positionable locking member, where the positionable locking member can be fixed at a plurality of positions along and at the motor axle. An engagement member is movable between an engaging position and a non-engaging position, where in the engaging position the engagement member engages with the annular brake member and prevents rotation of the annular brake member around the motor axis. The annular may include brake protrusion that includes two slats forming a triangular-like shape. |
| US12011815B2 |
Impact power tool
An impact power tool includes one or more of the following features including a housing, a motor, an output spindle, a rotary impact assembly, and a planetary transmission having a fixed ring gear and rotatable planet gear carrier. In an aspect, the planetary transmission is configured to transmit rotational motion from a motor output shaft to a cam shaft at a single overall speed reduction ratio. The planetary transmission includes a sun gear rotatably driven by the motor output shaft, a planet carrier rotatably driving the cam shaft, a ring gear rotationally fixed relative to the tool housing, a first planet gear mounted to the planet carrier and meshed with the sun gear but not meshed with the ring gear and a second planet gear mounted to the carrier and meshed with the ring gear but not meshed with the sun gear. |
| US12011813B2 |
Electric work machine
An electric work machine (1; 110; 120; 130), such as a power tool, includes a motor (11) having a rotor, a drive part (13) that supplies electric currents to drive the motor, a rotational-direction selection part (17), and a motor-control part (14; 31, 32, 40, 50, 60; 14, 40, 60, 73, 80; 14, 60, 91). The rotational-direction selection part is configured for manually setting (selecting) the rotational direction of the rotor and outputs first and second setting signals that each indicate the set (selected) rotational direction. The motor-control part controls the drive part such that the rotor rotates in the rotational direction indicated by the first setting signal and/or the second setting signal. In response to a determination that the rotational directions indicated by the first and second setting signals are inconsistent, the motor-control part stops or prevents the drive of the motor. |
| US12011811B2 |
Pusher mechanism for powered fastener driver
A powered fastener driver includes a housing, a nosepiece coupled to the housing and extending therefrom, a driver blade, a canister magazine coupled to the nosepiece, a pusher mechanism coupled to the nosepiece, and a cam. The pusher mechanism includes a body coupled to the nosepiece, a feeder arm pivotably coupled to the body, and a lever pivotably coupled to the nosepiece. The lever has a first end that is engageable with the body for imparting reciprocating translation to the body relative to the nosepiece in response to pivoting movement of the lever in opposite directions about the pivot axis. A cam is engaged with a second end of the lever for imparting pivoting movement to the lever. The feeder arm is engageable with individual fasteners in the nosepiece for sequentially pushing the fasteners into the driver channel in response to reciprocation of the body relative to the nosepiece. |
| US12011810B2 |
Technique for controlling motor in electric power tool
An electric power tool in one aspect of the present disclosure includes a motor, an output shaft, a torque detector, a correction circuit, and an output circuit. The correction circuit corrects a drive command value based on load torque detected by the torque detector. The drive command value indicates a magnitude of electric power to be supplied to the motor. The output circuit outputs a drive signal indicating the drive command value. The drive circuit (i) receives the drive signal from the output circuit and (ii) supplies electric power in accordance with the drive signal to the motor to drive the motor. |
| US12011807B2 |
Shaped abrasive particle transfer assembly
Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a shaped abrasive particle transfer assembly. The shaped abrasive particle transfer assembly includes a substrate including an adhesive and a plurality of shaped abrasive particles adhered to the substrate and forming a predetermined pattern thereon. |
| US12011806B2 |
Impeller for a blast wheel machine
An impeller for a centrifugal blast wheel machine includes a hub provided at one end of the impeller, with the hub being configured to be coupled to the motor. The impeller further includes a tapered section provided at an opposite end of the hub, with the tapered section defining a media inlet to receive blast media. The impeller further includes a plurality of drop-shaped vanes positioned between the hub and the tapered section. The plurality of drop-shaped vanes is spaced from one another on peripheries of the hub and the tapered section. The plurality of drop-shaped vanes defines a plurality of impeller media outlets constructed and arranged to allow egress of blast media upon rotation of the impeller. Each vane is drop-shaped having a leading side directed toward a direction of rotation of the impeller and a trailing side opposite the leading side. |
| US12011803B2 |
Carrier head having abrasive structure on retainer ring
The present disclosure, in some embodiments, relates to a polishing system. The polishing system includes a carrier head configured to enclose a wafer. The carrier head has a retainer ring configured to laterally surround the wafer and an abrasive structure that partially covers a lower surface of the retainer ring. A membrane support is surrounded by the retainer ring and defines one or more ports. One or more chambers are coupled to the one or more ports and are defined by the membrane support and a flexible membrane having a lower surface configured to contact the wafer. |
| US12011802B2 |
Clamping device and hand-held power tool
A clamping device (10) for the axial (AR) clamping of a tool disk (300) on a flange (30) associated with a drive spindle (20) of a hand-held power tool (100), wherein the clamping device (100) has a screw (2), which is to be screwed into an internal thread (22) of the drive spindle (20) to securely clamp the tool disk (300), wherein the screw (2) is mounted in a coupling module (1) of the clamping device (10), wherein the coupling module (1) has an internal contour (16) which is paired or can be paired positively with the drive spindle (20) for conjoint rotation in the circumferential direction (U). |
| US12011801B2 |
Printing a chemical mechanical polishing pad
A method of fabricating a polishing layer of a polishing pad includes successively depositing a plurality of layers with a 3D printer, each layer of the plurality of polishing layers deposited by ejecting a pad material precursor from a nozzle and solidifying the pad material precursor to form a solidified pad material. |
| US12011797B2 |
Spindle and cutting apparatus including the same
A spindle includes a housing including a first opening, a bearing housed in the housing, a main shaft rotatably supported by the bearing, a collet chuck in a first through hole defined in the main shaft to grip a machining tool and being movable in an axial direction of the main shaft, a draw bar connected to the collet chuck, and a cover covering the first opening and including a second through hole through which the main shaft is disposed. The main shaft and the cover are disposed at a distance from each other. |
| US12011791B2 |
Orientation device for elongated objects
An orientation device for objects (O) provided with a stem (S) and with a head (H) that has a minimum width (R), characterised in that it comprises: a slot (3) which has two edges separated by a predetermined distance (D), less than the minimum width (R) and greater than the maximum width of the stem (G); an uncoupling device (4), movable between an active configuration, in which it is able to retain an object (O) with respect to lifting, and an inactive configuration, in which it is not able to interact with an object (O); a magnetic gripping element (2), movable along at least a vertical direction between an upper position and a lower position, in which an object (O) associated with the gripping element (2) is in a position such as to be retained by the uncoupling device (4) so as to be detached from the gripping element (2). |
| US12011789B2 |
Electrodes for gas- and liquid-cooled plasma torches
A gas conducting unit for a gas-cooled plasma cutting torch, wherein the gas-conducting unit is single-part or multi-part tubular or annular. The gas-conducting unit comprises a single-part or multi-part tubular or annular gas-conducting unit body with a longitudinal axis L1. In a wall of the gas-conducting unit body, there are situated at least one opening, which is inclined by an angle δ in a range of ±15° with respect to the longitudinal axis L1, and at least one second opening, which is inclined radially with respect to the longitudinal axis L1 or which, in a radial plane, is inclined at an angle γ in the range of ±30° from the radial to the longitudinal axis L1. |
| US12011787B2 |
Flux, solder paste, and electronic circuit board
A flux used for soldering with a tin-silver-copper alloy comprises an imidazole compound and/or an imidazoline compound; a dicarboxylic acid having 3 or more and 36 or less carbons; and a quaternary ammonium iodine salt. Relative to the total amount of the flux, the dicarboxylic acid content is 6 mass % or more and 25 mass % or less, and the iodine content is 200 ppm or more and 3600 ppm or less. |
| US12011786B2 |
Smart manifolds for welding-type systems
Systems and apparatus are disclosed relating to smart regulators and smart manifolds for welding-type systems. A smart regulator may be coupled to a fluid tank and provide information regarding the current pressure(s) and/or flow rate to a remote device and/or operator. The remote device may also determine and/or output additional information, such as, for example, remaining fluid and/or remaining time before the fluid runs out or becomes dangerously low. A smart manifold may be configured to work with several different fluid supplies. In this way, an operator may easily mix fluid types, switch between different fluid types, and/or switch between different fluid tanks. |
| US12011783B2 |
Scribing thin ceramic materials using beam focal line
Embodiments of a method of scribing a ceramic material are provided. In the method, a ceramic material having a thickness of 500 μm or less between a first outer surface and a second outer surface is provided. The second outer surface is opposite the first outer surface. A beam focal line is directed at the ceramic material, and the beam focal line has a length over which its intensity is greater than a damage threshold of the ceramic material. The length is longer than the thickness of the ceramic material. Further, a damage track defining at least a first section of the ceramic material and a second section of the ceramic material is created by moving the beam focal line relative to the ceramic material. Also provided are embodiments of a laser scribed component and embodiments of a laser scribed ceramic substrate. |
| US12011779B2 |
Additive manufacturing apparatus, additive manufacturing system, additive manufacturing method, storage medium, and learning device
An additive manufacturing apparatus produces a shaped article by adding a material melted by emission of a beam, to a workpiece. The additive manufacturing apparatus includes a machining head that emits the beam to the workpiece, a feed unit that feeds the material to the workpiece, and a numerical control device, which is a control unit that determines a machining path along which the machining head is caused to move with respect to the workpiece, and outputs a command to move the machining head. The control unit outputs a command to move the machining head along the machining path obtained by correction performed based on a moving direction of the machining head with respect to the workpiece. |
| US12011778B2 |
System and method for controlling output of light towards objects
Embodiments pertain to a system for controlling outputting of light towards objects, the system comprising a detection subsystem configured to detect, for at least one object, one or more values of object characteristics, the object characteristics comprising, at least, electromagnetic absorption characteristics, wherein detection of object characteristic values is performed such that the object remains structurally intact; a light source subsystem comprising at least one light source for generating output light and directing the output light towards an object; and a controller configured to control, based on the detected object characteristics values, at least one operational parameter value of the at least one light source such that at least some of the output light that is directed towards the object has electromagnetic characteristics that correspond to the detected values of the electromagnetic absorption characteristics of the object, in order to structurally change at least part of the respective object. |
| US12011777B2 |
Laser processing apparatus, laser processing method, and method for manufacturing semiconductor device
A laser processing apparatus (1) according to an embodiment includes a processing chamber (18) configured to perform laser processing for an object to be processed (40), a stage (10) disposed inside the processing chamber (18), the stage being configured to convey the object to be processed (40), and a control unit (50) configured to instruct a loading/unloading apparatus (30) about a placement position of the object to be processed (40) over the stage (10), the loading/unloading apparatus (30) being configured to load/unload the object to be processed (40) into/from the processing chamber (18). Further, the processing chamber (18) includes a loading gate (17a) for loading and an unloading gate (17b) for unloading for the object to be processed (40), and the object to be processed (40) is conveyed only in a first direction from the loading gate (17a) toward the unloading gate (17b) over the stage (10). |
| US12011776B2 |
Instrumented tool handler for friction stir welding
A friction stir welding (FSW) tool includes a head, a tool holder and a body between the head and the tool holder and attached to the head and the tool holder. The body may include a plurality of cooling fins. An interior of the body may include a pressure sensor, a temperature sensor, a torque sensor, and a communication node in electronic communication with the pressure sensor, the temperature sensor, and the torque sensor. The communication node may be in Bluetooth communication with a computing device. |
| US12011773B2 |
Cutting elements with reduced variable back rake angle
A drill bit for cutting formation comprises a bit body, a plurality of cutters, and a plurality of blades with pockets to accommodate the cutters, respectively. In an embodiment, the plurality of cutters comprise a substrate, an ultra-hard layer, a concave surface on the top of the ultra-hard layer, wherein the concave surface comprises a plurality of planar and curved surfaces. |
| US12011772B2 |
Cutting insert and milling tool
A cutting insert for a milling tool is provided. A longitudinal plane extends halfway between a first pair of opposing side surfaces of the cutting insert. A first axial relief face adjacent to the a auxiliary cutting edge and a first axial abutment face form part of a first surface grouping on a first side of the longitudinal plane, and a second axial relief face adjacent to a second auxiliary cutting edge and a second axial abutment face form part of a second surface grouping on a second side of the longitudinal plane. The first surface grouping and the second surface grouping meet in a partitioning line, wherein the partitioning line extends in the longitudinal plane, and wherein the partitioning line extends from the first side to the second side. |
| US12011767B2 |
Cutting insert, cutting tool, and method for manufacturing machined product
A cutting insert may include a first surface, a second surface, a third surface, and a land surface. The first surface may include a first corner and a first side. The land surface may be located between the first surface and the third surface. The land surface may include a first land surface connecting to the first corner, and a second land surface connecting to the first side. A width of the first land surface in a front view as viewed from a side of the first surface may be a first width, the first width at an end portion on a side of the second land surface may be larger than the width at a part connecting to a midportion of the first corner. |
| US12011766B2 |
Cutting part and lathe
A cutting part (1) for a tool head (2) for a lathe (3) for machining a workpiece (4), having a cutting edge (5) for removing material from the workpiece (4) and having a rake face (6) for guiding away the removed material or cuttings. The problem of providing a cutting part (1) which can be realized in a simple manner and with which lead-free materials can also be machined is solved in that a flat structure (7) is formed in the rake face (6) of the cutting part (1) adjoining the cutting edge (5) for breaking the cuttings. A lathe (3) for machining a workpiece (4), having a tool head (2) is provided with at least one such cutting part (1). |
| US12011765B2 |
Coil-tooth module and method for the production thereof
The invention relates to a coil-tooth module and to a method for the production thereof. A prefabricated coil is filled with a metallic powder, and this powder is subsequently pressed to form a tooth, so that a coil-tooth module is created, in which the tooth directly abuts the coil. |
| US12011759B1 |
Electrowetting assisted selective printing
An extrusion printing process for conductive materials and a conductive material extrusion system. The process includes attaching a counter-electrode to a first side of a substrate. A drive voltage is applied to the counter-electrode and to a conductive material to be extruded onto a second side of the substrate, opposite the first side. The conductive material is extruded onto the second side of the substrate while the drive voltage is being applied to the counter-electrode and conductive material. The conductive material is selected from a metal having a melting point ranging from about −20° C. to about 150° C. |
| US12011755B2 |
Punch unit for punching machine
A punch unit associable with a respective punch holder of a punching machine to form a punch assembly comprises a punch tip holder mountable on the respective punch holder and a punch tip housed in, and connected to, the punch tip holder in an assembled configuration; the punch tip holder includes a connecting element coupled to the punch tip; an adapter element shaped and sized so as to be inserted and housed in the respective punch holder and provided with an inner cavity suitable to house the connecting element with the punch tip in the assembled configuration; a locking device housed in the adapter element, which can be operated manually without tools and arranged for locking or unlocking the connecting element with the punch tip to or from the adapter element. |
| US12011752B2 |
Battery pack powered roll groover
Battery pack powered roll groover described herein includes a housing, an inner roller provided on the housing and configured to be received in an inner circumference of a workpiece, a groove roll provided on the housing and configured to produce a groove on the workpiece, one or more motors provided within the housing and configured to drive the groove roll, and an electronic processor electrically connected to the one or more motors. The electronic processor is configured to operate the one or more motors to perform a first operation of moving the groove roll in a radial direction, and operate the one or more motors to perform a second operation of moving the groove roll around a track in a circumferential direction. The first operation is performed to adjust a groove depth on the workpiece. The second operation is performed to produce the groove on the workpiece. |
| US12011751B2 |
Reliable handling of sleeves or metal coils of small external diameter on a coiler mandrel
The invention relates to a coil-transporting carriage with adjustable retaining arms and to a method for the reliable handling of metal coils of small external diameter, or of sleeves, on a coiler mandrel. The coil-transporting carriage has a vertically displaceable coil saddle for accommodating a coil or a sleeve, also has two retaining arms for stabilizing the coil or the sleeve, the retaining arms being arranged opposite one another on the coil saddle and being pivotable by means of rotary drives, and additionally has a second drive unit for moving the coil-transporting carriage. For pulling off from a coiler mandrel, the coil saddle is positioned against a coil located on the coiler mandrel and the retaining arms are pivoted onto the coil. For pushing onto a coiler mandrel, first a sleeve is placed on the coil saddle of the coil-transporting carriage and is thereby guided by the retaining arms. |
| US12011747B2 |
Feeding and dosing apparatus for irrecoverable unsorted waste
An irrecoverable-waste feeding and metering apparatus for feeding a waste separator, comprising: —a loading hopper having a mixing compartment and a discharge duct which extends between the mixing compartment and a discharge mouth thereof, for discharging material from the latter; —a central auger and two lateral augers; the central auger extending into the discharge duct and into the mixing compartment and the lateral augers are arranged inside the mixing compartment each on one side of the central auger; —a transfer device having a feed channel which has a loading portion and a feeding portion. The transfer device comprises two transfer augers extending from the loading portion along the feed channel and which each have a first helicoid.The first helicoid of a first transfer auger has a direction opposite to that of the first helicoid of the second transfer auger. |
| US12011746B2 |
Sewer cleaning machine
A sewer cleaning machine including a rotatable drum, a cable positioned at least partially within the drum, the cable configured to be extended from and retracted into the drum along a cable axis, a motor coupled to the drum, the motor operable to rotate the drum, and a cable feed mechanism including a plurality of bearings arranged concentrically around the cable, the plurality of bearings configured to selectively engage the cable to feed the cable in a first linear direction along the cable axis, a cam ring including a plurality of cam surfaces, each of the plurality of cam surfaces engageable with a corresponding one of the plurality of bearings, and a handle configured to rotate the cam ring about the cable axis to move the plurality of cam surfaces into engagement with the first plurality of bearings. |
| US12011745B2 |
Ball valve with downstream residue purge
A downstream ball valve purging inlet directs purging fluid intentionally onto a downstream portion of the valve ball. The Coanda effect attaches some of the fluid to the ball's surface, so that it flows around the ball to an opposite side thereof, thereby purging the downstream valve cavity more efficiently than designs that avoid impacting the ball and depend on mixing to distribute the purging fluid onto the ball. The purging inlet can be downstream of the ball and directed at an acute angle, proximate the ball and directed perpendicular to the outlet axis, or some combination thereof. A central cavity purging drain can be connected with the purging inlet, so that the same fluid purges both the valve interior and the downstream cavity. Embodiments include a plurality of downstream purging inlets, which can have equal purging angles and can be equally spaced about the outlet axes. |
| US12011744B1 |
Biofouling removal tool
Methods, systems, and apparatus for a biofouling removal tool. The tool can include a body having a top surface, a bottom surface, and multiple sections. The tool can also include a plurality of recesses formed in the body. In some implementations, the plurality of recesses include a first set of one or more recesses formed in a first section of the body of the tool and a second set of one or more recesses formed in a second section of the body tool. At least one of the plurality of recesses spans a height of the body. Each of the plurality of recesses is configured to accept an outer surface of a cylindrical object. Each of the plurality of recesses includes one or more edges configured to scrape an outer surface of a cylindrical object. |
| US12011743B2 |
Lower-surface brush, brush base and substrate cleaning device
A lower-surface brush includes a base portion, a first cleaning portion and a second cleaning portion. The first cleaning portion is provided on an upper surface of the base portion to project upwardly from the upper surface of the base portion and extend in one direction through a geometric center of the base portion in a plan view. The second cleaning portion is provided on the upper surface of the base portion to project upwardly from the upper surface of the base portion and extend along an outer edge of the base portion. Alternatively, one or a plurality of pairs of second cleaning portions may be provided on the upper surface of the base portion to project upwardly from the upper surface of the base portion and be opposite to each other with the first cleaning portion interposed therebetween. |
| US12011741B2 |
Automatic identification and classification production line for mobile terminal LCD screens
An automatic identification and classification production line for mobile terminal liquid crystal display (LCD) screens includes a size and posture identification adjustment part, a model identification part, and a classification storage device. The size and posture identification adjustment part can transport a mobile terminal LCD screen, identify front and back surfaces of the mobile terminal LCD screen, size of the mobile terminal LCD screen, and orientation of the mobile terminal LCD screen, and adjust the front surface of the mobile terminal LCD screen to face up and the orientation of the mobile terminal LCD screen to be the same as the transportation direction during transportation. The model identification part transports the mobile terminal LCD screen after adjustment of the posture, and identifies model of the mobile terminal LCD screen according to the size during transportation. The classification storage device classifies and stores mobile terminal LCD screens according to different models. |
| US12011740B2 |
Article sorting and conveying apparatus and sorting-conveying system
The present disclosure discloses are an article sorting and conveying apparatus and an article sorting and conveying system. The article sorting and conveying apparatus comprises a conveying assembly, an article carrying assembly, and a driving assembly. The conveying assembly is configured to move circularly; and the article carrying assembly comprises a conveyor belt, the conveyor belt being arranged on the conveying assembly and configured to be driven by the conveying assembly to move in a first direction. The driving assembly comprises a driving source and a driving member, the driving source being in non-contact driving connection with the driving member, the driving member being mounted to the article carrying assembly; and the driving assembly being configured to drive the conveyor belt to move in a second direction. |
| US12011739B2 |
Dielectric elastomer vibration system and power supply device
A dielectric elastomer vibration system includes a dielectric elastomer vibrator with a dielectric elastomer layer and a pair of electrode layers, and a power supply device producing a potential difference across the electrode layers. The vibrator exhibits various modes or regions of relationship between potential difference and deformation induced by the potential difference: a high-response region in which a relatively large deformation is induced; a low-response region of lower-potential difference in which a relatively small deformation is induced; and a low-response region of higher-potential difference in which a relatively small deformation is induced or in which a break point of the dielectric elastomer layer is included. The power supply device produces the potential difference by applying across the electrode layers a vibration signal voltage, which is generated by combining an AC voltage with a bias DC voltage corresponding to a potential difference falling in the high-response region. |
| US12011738B2 |
Substrate processing method and ionic liquid
A substrate processing method includes forming a film of an ionic liquid on a surface of a substrate, on which a pattern is formed, by supplying the ionic liquid to the surface of the substrate, wherein the ionic liquid has a cation containing a hydrocarbon chain having six or more carbon atoms, and wherein at least one hydrogen atom in the hydrocarbon chain is substituted with a fluorine atom. |
| US12011737B2 |
Printed matter, gloss imparting method, and method for manufacturing printed matter
A printed matter has a substrate and a glossy layer provided on the substrate. The substrate is at least one selected from the group consisting of a steel plate, a metal plate, a plastic plate, a film, a ceramic plate, concrete, wood, glass, and fabric (the substrate is not a transparent member), wherein the glossy layer comprises a translucent ink, wherein on a surface of the substrate, a first region including a first protrusion formed along a first direction in a plane and a second region including a second protrusion formed along a second direction different from the first direction are formed, and wherein the first protrusion includes a curved part which is curved from the first direction to the second direction and connected to the second region. |
| US12011736B2 |
Methods and systems for large area and low defect monolayer ordering of microspheres and nanospheres
In an example, a method including dispensing a liquid onto a first portion of a surface of a substrate and dispensing a solution comprising colloidal spheres onto a second portion of the surface of the substrate. The method additionally includes agitating the colloidal spheres to disperse the colloidal spheres along the first portion and the second portion of the surface of the substrate and directing air flow above the colloidal spheres inducing rotation of the colloidal spheres. In another example, a method includes positioning a retaining ring on a surface of a liquid above a substrate below the surface of the liquid and dispensing a solution comprising colloidal spheres onto the surface of the liquid within a surface area of the retaining ring. The method further includes agitating the surface of the liquid and the colloidal spheres to disperse the colloidal spheres along the surface area of the retaining ring. |
| US12011734B2 |
Fuel nozzle air swirler
A guide plate for a swirler assembly is disclosed. In various embodiments, the guide plate includes a guide plate flange configured for engagement with a swirler body having a plurality of primary swirler inlets; and a first plurality of purge holes extending through the guide plate flange and configured to introduce a first vectored purge flow into the swirler body. |
| US12011729B2 |
Handheld fluid sprayer
An example portable fluid spraying system includes a handheld fluid sprayer. The handheld fluid sprayer includes a fluid reservoir configured to store a fluid, a pump configured to pump the fluid from the fluid reservoir to an outlet of the handheld fluid sprayer and a handle. The handheld fluid sprayer includes a first trigger proximate the handle, configured to control fluid flow to the outlet. The portable fluid spraying system includes a fluid hose having a coupling mechanism configured to removably couple to the handheld fluid sprayer proximate the outlet and a fluid spray gun. The fluid spray gun includes a gun inlet configured to couple to the fluid hose and receive the fluid from the handheld fluid sprayer, a gun outlet configured to expel the fluid in a spray pattern and a second trigger configured to control fluid flow to the gun outlet. |
| US12011728B2 |
Blowing nozzle
The invention relates to an improved blowing nozzle, in particular for stretching systems, which is characterised by the following features, inter alia: the nozzle box (5) is divided in its longitudinal direction (L) into at least two regions, specifically a first longitudinal region (LB1) closer to the inflow side (7) and a second longitudinal region (LB2) that is subsequent and/or downstream and/or further away from the inflow side (7), the first longitudinal region (LB1) is convergent or comprises at least one convergent portion in which the height (H) between the lower face (11) and the upper face (15) is smaller than the height (H1) in the region of the inflow side (7) as the distance from the inflow side (7) increases, and the second longitudinal region (LB2) is divergent or comprises at least one divergent portion in which the height (H) between the lower face (11) and the upper face (15) is greater than the height (H) at the end of the first longitudinal region (LB1) and/or at the beginning of the second longitudinal region (LB2) as the distance from the inflow side (7) increases. |
| US12011724B2 |
Shredder for comminuting bulk material
A shredder includes a shredder box and a shredder rotor positioned within an interior of the shredder box. The shredder rotor is rotatable about a rotor axis and has a plurality of rotor teeth. An access door is pivotally moveable between an open position and a closed position, the access door defining a side wall of the shredder box when in the closed position. A shredder comb is positioned at an interior side of the access door and includes a plurality of shredder comb teeth. When the access door is in the closed position, the shredder comb is positioned at a shredding location to intermesh with the plurality of rotor teeth for shredding material input to the shredder box. The plurality of shredder comb teeth are removable and reversible for use in two orientations. |
| US12011721B2 |
Pipette tip static-defeating device
Provided in part herein are static-defeating apparatus for use in multipipettor systems. Multiple pipette tips can be retained by a static-defeating sheet of material. A multipipettor, having multiple pipettes or nozzles, can engage the pipette tips retained by the sheet. After use, the multipipettor can eject the pipette tips, which sometimes are ejected as a single unit due to the pipette tips being retained by the sheet. In certain embodiments, an apparatus includes a snap plate having one or more holes, and a base rack for ease of mounting. |
| US12011713B2 |
System and method for sequestered wash buffer reuse
A system includes a fluidic device, a flow control valve, a first reagent fluid reservoir fluidly connectable to the fluidic device by the flow control valve, a first fluid buffer reservoir fluidly connectable to the fluidic device by the flow control valve, and a common fluid buffer source fluidly connectable to the fluidic device by the flow control valve. The flow control valve permits flow comprising: (i) flow from the first reagent fluid reservoir to the fluidic device, (ii) flow from the common fluid buffer source to the fluidic device, (iii) flow from the fluidic device to the first fluid buffer reservoir, (iv) flow from the first reagent fluid reservoir to the fluidic device, and (v) flow from the first fluid buffer reservoir to the fluidic device. |
| US12011711B1 |
Method for synthesizing mesoporous nano-sized ultra-stable Y zeolite
Methods for synthesizing a mesoporous nano-sized ultra-stable Y zeolite include adding sodium aluminate and colloidal silica to an aqueous NaOH solution and mixing to form a hydrogel having a molar ratio composition of 8 to 12 Na2O:Al2O3:14 SiO2:200 to 400 H2O. The method further includes heating the hydrogel to an autoclave to form a zeolite precursor which is filtered and washed to form a nano-sized Y zeolite. Further the method includes combining the nano-sized Y zeolite with water to form a nano-sized Y zeolite slurry mixture and then adding a 0.1 to 2.0 M aqueous solution of ammonium hexafluorosilicate to form a dealuminated solution. Finally the method includes filtering and washing the dealuminated solution with water to form an ultra-stable Y zeolite precursor, drying the ultra-stable Y zeolite precursor, and calcining the dried zeolite precursor to form the nano-sized ultra-stable Y zeolite. |
| US12011709B2 |
Method of improving selective hydrogenation of unsaturated hydrocarbon in aromatic fraction through catalyst pretreatment
Disclosed is a method for providing improved hydrogenation activity by pretreating a catalyst in a three-step manner before selective hydrogenation of unsaturated hydrocarbons in an aromatic fraction in the presence of an oxide-type bimetallic (particularly nickel-molybdenum) supported catalyst. |
| US12011704B2 |
Catalyst for aviation fuel production from bio-oil, method for preparation of the same and method for bio-oil upgrading using the same
Disclosed herein is a catalyst for an upgrading reaction of biomass pyrolysis oil, a method for preparing the same, and a method for upgrading biomass pyrolysis oil using the same. The catalyst is a composite inorganic oxide, and the composite inorganic oxide includes lanthanum, nickel, titanium, and cerium. When a metal catalyst supported on carbon is used as a catalyst for a first step reaction, by using the catalyst as a catalyst for a second step reaction, the efficiency of the upgrading reaction of bio-oil is increased and a continuous reaction is possible without clogging of a continuous reactor. |
| US12011703B2 |
Reactor
A reactor includes first heat transfer bodies including reaction flow channels through which a reaction fluid flows, second heat transfer bodies stacked on the first heat transfer bodies and including heat medium flow channels through which a heat medium flows and product flow channels through which a product flows that is produced in the reaction flow channels by a heat exchange between the reaction fluid and the heat medium, and product communication parts including communication spaces through which the product flows from the reaction flow channels to the product flow channels. |
| US12011694B2 |
Crosslinked protein-based separation membrane and application thereof
A crosslinked protein-based separation membrane and application thereof. The separation membrane is formed by attaching a crosslinked protein nanomembrane to a porous membrane, the crosslinked protein nanomembrane is formed by crosslinking a two-dimensional nanomembrane which is formed by phase transition of a protein with a crosslinking agent, the separation membrane contains a dense surface layer and a support layer, the dense surface layer is the crosslinked protein nanomembrane, and the support layer is the porous membrane; the protein is any one of lysozyme, bovine serum albumin, insulin, and α-lactalbumin; the crosslinked protein-based separation membrane has a good biocompatibility, may serve as a dialysis membrane for blood purification, and has a higher retention ratio for large molecular proteins. |
| US12011691B2 |
Fluid treatment method, cycle treatment device and system
A fluid treatment method, cycle treatment device, system and medical device are provided, wherein a cycle is formed by allowing a fluid to flow in a pipeline, and the cycle includes a treatment unit to treat the fluid to selectively change structures or concentrations of molecules or combinations thereof in the fluid, thereby avoiding loss of beneficial components; the fluid is treated by at least one cycle, and in any cycle, dynamic equilibrium of the total amount of the fluid in the cycle can be maintained through controlling the rate of adding the to-be-treated fluid into the cycle and the rate of the treated fluid leaving the cycle, so that the cycle is sustainable, and therefore the duration of the fluid treatment method is adjustable and can be determined based on a preset treatment target. |
| US12011688B2 |
Landfill gas processing systems and methods
A gas processing system for recovering methane gas from a landfill includes a high pressure main absorber plus a relatively low pressure one. The low pressure absorber receives a gas stream from an equally low pressure flash tank. This low pressure gas stream consists mostly of carbon dioxide and methane. The methane would normally be lost due to the high cost of recompressing the carbon dioxide, but by running this mixture of carbon dioxide and methane through the low pressure absorber with a slip stream of cold absorbent, a large portion of the carbon dioxide can be removed with negligible methane losses. The remaining methane can be recycled through the high pressure main absorber without having to recompress the removed portion of carbon dioxide. |
| US12011685B2 |
Filter element, filter system comprising a filter element, and method
A filter element for a filter system for filtering a fluid has a filter bellows arranged about a longitudinal axis and enclosing an interior of the filter element. A closed end disk is arranged at a first end of the filter element and closes off the interior of the filter element. An end disk with an opening to the interior of the filter element is arranged at a second end of the filter element oppositely positioned to the first end viewed in direction of the longitudinal axis. The closed end disk has a hollow pin projecting into the interior of the filter element in direction of the longitudinal axis. The filter system has a housing for receiving the exchangeable filter element with a housing part closable by a cover. The hollow pin of the closed end disk can be pushed onto a pin of the housing part. |
| US12011682B2 |
Magnetic filter cartridge and filter assembly
A magnetic filter cartridge for a filter assembly has an outer surface that extends between a first end and a second end, and an inner surface that defines an inner cavity. A plurality of channels extend between the outer surface and the inner surface. Each channel has a first aperture in the outer surface, a second aperture in the inner surface, and a passage wall that extends between the first aperture and the second aperture. A magnetic element is positioned within the channel between the first aperture and the second aperture and spaced from the passage wall, the magnetic element cooperating with the passage wall to define a circuitous flow path between the first aperture and the second aperture. |
| US12011680B2 |
Mineral recovery from concentrated brines
The present disclosure is directed to a new and improved separation process that isolates individual minerals from brines containing a mixture of minerals. The brines may be derived from seawater, brackish water, oilfield brines, solution mining, mine run-off, and other sources. Typically, the minerals are recovered as chlorides using a variety of processing steps including evaporation, centrifugation, elutriation, filtration, electrocogulation, crystallization, adsorption, and chromatography. |
| US12011679B2 |
Single layer nanofluidic separator chip and fluidic processor
A fluidic processor device and a wafer including the same, the device including a nanofluidic separator chip including a nanoDLD array, a housing for housing the chip including a top plate disposed on a topside of the chip, a bottom plate disposed on a backside of the chip and fastened to the top plate, and a spacer disposed between the chip and the bottom plate to create a clearance between the chip and the bottom plate for forming a drain space on the backside of the chip. |
| US12011678B2 |
Photoactive separation of solutes
Disclosed are methods of separating solute from solvent using a photoactive extractant. The photoactive extractant can be switched between two states by exposure to light. This can change the affinity of the photoactive extractant for either the solute or the solvent, causing absorption of the solute or solvent. The photoactive extractant can then be separated from the fluid stream containing the solute or solvent. The absorbed solute or solvent is then separated from the photoactive extractant. The photoactive extractant is a photoisomer. Applications for these methods include desalination, water purification, and metal extraction. |
| US12011677B2 |
Process for evaporating water from stillage
This disclosure describes energy efficient process to distill a process stream in a production facility. A process uses multiple effect evaporators, ranging from one evaporator to eight evaporators in each effect. The process arrangement shows an example of four effect evaporators, with a zero-effect evaporator having a single evaporator, a first-effect evaporator having a set of three evaporators, a second-effect evaporator having a set of three evaporators, and a third-effect evaporator having a set of evaporators to create condensed distillers solubles. |
| US12011674B2 |
Wearable fidget spinners
Wearable devices that provide tactile, visual stimulation, and movement/manipulation for a user are described. The devices can include a spinner that rotates with respect to a base. The spinner can be spun by the user to produce visual stimulation that the user may find pleasing and soothing, and which may provide therapeutic effects. The spinner may also include tactile features, such as a series of protrusions and recesses, that the user can touch or rub to create a tactile sensation, which may also help the user to relieve and/or regulate stress. The spinner also allows the user to manipulate the spinner with fingers in small repetitive movements that may reduce restlessness. The devices may be sized and shaped such that the user may uninterruptedly perform everyday tasks and discretely wear and use the devices in certain social environments such as the classroom. |
| US12011668B2 |
Fantasy sports team league
A method and system for implementing a fantasy sports team league. The fantasy sports team league provides team managers a way of competing in fantasy sports competitions that addresses the weaknesses of existing opportunities. This presented fantasy sports team league provides an unconventional season-long game-play format incorporating a salary cap and dynamic pricing model, and it provides practical applications including several new and unconventional features for fantasy team managers to experience. |
| US12011667B2 |
Apparatus for generating standardized table for classifying the psychology of a game user and an operation thereof
A method of operating a server that standardizes game data of a user to classify a user's game propensity is provided. The method includes determining whether an event occurs within a game while a user is playing the game, calling a data standardization function corresponding to an event when the event occurs within the game, acquiring at least one predetermined parameter in the data standardization function, storing the at least one parameter in a table corresponding to the event, and classifying a user's propensity based on the generated table. |
| US12011666B2 |
Method of providing one or more sets of graphics parameters and computer executing a program implementing method of providing one or more sets of graphics parameters
A method of providing optimized settings of graphics parameters for a computer gaming application includes: consolidating data related to settings of graphics parameters for different computer hardware equipment and respective performance values; training a machine learning model based on the consolidated data; determining a weight for each setting of a graphics parameter, by the trained machine learning model; for each set of graphics parameters, predicting a performance value achievable by the computer gaining application when it is executed on a specific type of computer, by the trained machine learning model; assigning a priority value to each graphics parameter based on its contribution to the performance value; choosing or generating at least one set of graphics parameters providing an optimized performance value, based on the predicted performance value associated with each set of graphics parameters and the determined weight for each graphics parameter and/or based on the assigned priority value. |
| US12011652B2 |
Floor-type golf ball detection method, system and storage medium
The present application discloses a golf ball floor type detection method, a system, and a storage medium. The method includes the following steps: correcting distortion of the camera; calibrating a camera; triggering of hitting a ball: monitoring a pixel variation value of a serving position of a golf ball in a picture captured by the camera in real time, and determining triggering of hitting a ball when the pixel variation value of the position exceeds a threshold value; positioning a golf ball: processing the picture captured by the camera after triggering of hitting a ball with a dynamic segmentation based on a fuzzy entropy, and positioning the processed picture to acquire coordinate data of the golf ball; calculating parameters; and detecting a rotating speed of the golf ball. |
| US12011648B2 |
Adaptive tennis ball machine
A smart ball-machine uses artificial intelligence to train a player or to play with a player. For example, the ball-machine can adjust the tennis ball speed, topspin, bounce according to the player's successful ball return rate. The ball-machine can be preconfigured with a profile of a player. For example, the ball-machine may download a complete profile of a tennis player from a game recording, or may download a file with a customized profile of a player to train a player using the ball-machine. The ball-machine is equipped with a plurality of wheels, motors, and shafts to provide a fully customizable launch of one or more balls. For example, the ball can be launched from the machine from one side of a tennis court to another side of a tennis court with a variety of speeds, trajectories, topspin, bounce etc. |
| US12011645B2 |
Golf tee
A golf tee 10 comprising an upper section 11 configured to receive a ball and a lower section 12 configured to engage the ground. The upper and lower sections 11, 12 are movably and/or releasably engagable with respect to each other such that, in use, the upper section 11 moves and/or becomes detached from the lower section 12 should a golf club contact the upper portion 11 and/or should a ball positioned on the upper section 11 be struck by a golf club. |
| US12011642B2 |
Multi-component golf club head
Embodiments of golf club heads with enclosed weight members are described herein. In many embodiments, the club head comprises a body having a front end, a back end, a heel end, a toe end, a top rail, and a sole; the body further including a front body defining the front end; a rear body coupled to the front body, wherein the front body includes a first mating surface, and the rear body includes a second mating surface that mates with the first mating surface to join the rear body to the front body; a plurality of weight receptacles defined in one or both of the first mating surface and the second mating surface and one or more weight members received into the weight receptacles, the one or more weight members being formed of a third material having a third density; and wherein the one or more weight members are fully enclosed between the front body and the rear body. |
| US12011641B2 |
Golf club head
A high forgiveness wood-type golf club head comprises a body and a face. The body comprises a sole that forms a bottom portion of the golf club head, a crown that forms a top portion of the golf club head and a skirt that forms a periphery of the golf club head between the sole and the crown. The face place is positioned at a front portion of the golf club head opposite a rear portion of the golf club head. The body defines an outer periphery having a generally triangular shape in plan. |
| US12011635B1 |
Multifunctional comprehensive training device capable of being grasped stably
A multifunctional comprehensive training device capable of being grasped stably is provided. The multifunctional comprehensive training device capable of being grasped stably includes symmetrical front vertical pipes and symmetrical selected irons, where the front vertical pipes are provided vertically; cable mechanisms are respectively provided on the front vertical pipes; the cable mechanism includes a steel rope and a bracket; the steel rope includes a first end configured for a cable machine exercise, and a second end connected to a Smith mechanism through each of the selected irons; the Smith mechanism includes a guide post, a suspension rack, and an adjusting plate; the guide post is slidably connected to a moving rack; a barbell bar is horizontally provided at an upper end of the moving rack; the barbell bar is connected to a hook rack. |
| US12011634B2 |
Adjustable barbell system
An adjustable barbell system may include a base, two or more weights, a handle assembly, an additional weight, and selection assembly. The two or more weights may be supported by the base and grouped into a first set of weights associated with one end of the barbell system and a second set of weights associated with an opposing end of the barbell system. The handle assembly may be selectively fixedly joined to the first and second set of weights. The additional weight may be disposed distally of the handle assembly. The selection assembly may be secured to the additional weight. The selection assembly may include a selection member that may be linearly moveable between a selected position where the additional weight is operatively secured to the handle assembly and an unselected position where the additional weight is disengaged from the handle assembly. |
| US12011633B1 |
Belt squat attachment
A belt squat attachment of the present disclosure includes an attachment bar for clipping into holes of a support rack at a height selected by a user. The attachment bar is bisected by and perpendicular to a T-bar, which supports weight horns that are located at the midpoint of the T-bar, allowing a felt load to be calculated as half of the loaded weight. The user clips a belt into the belt ring at the end of the T-bar and performs the belt squat exercise by lifting the attachment and any attached load from a resting position on the ground. The belt squat attachment rotates about the points of attachment between the attachment bar and the support rack during the exercise. Further, the belt squat attachment can be rotated to a storage position against a vertical support behind the support rack while remaining attached to the support rack, allowing the support rack to retain the same utility as prior to attachment of the belt squat attachment. |
| US12011632B2 |
Adjustable carriage assembly
An adjustable carriage assembly is configured to be mounted on a frame member of a weight rack and includes a moveable carriage with a plurality of rollers that engage the frame member, as well as a connection structure for connection of an articulating implement. A releasable pin is mounted on the carriage proximate to a rear of the carriage and has an arm configured for engagement to move the releasable pin. The releasable pin is moveable by axial translation between a locked position and an unlocked position to selectively engage the frame member to lock the carriage in position or permit movement of the carriage. A removable pin may be removably received through a pin hole in the carriage to extend through the passage in a direction perpendicular to a direction of axial translation of the releasable pin, to engage the frame member to prevent movement of the carriage. |
| US12011629B2 |
Decomposition processor and decomposition processor mounted vehicle
In order to attain an efficient decomposition process by water plasma, a decomposition processor includes a water plasma generator which is configured to inject water plasma, from the injection port, by arc discharge generated between negative and positive electrodes; and a supply device configured to supply a decomposition target object to a water plasma jet stream injected from the water plasma generator, wherein the decomposition target object is decomposed by the water plasma. The supply device has a nozzle for providing the decomposition target object from a tip, and the negative electrode, the injection port, the positive electrode and the nozzle are arranged in that order along the center axis line of the injection port. The tip of the nozzle is placed inside of the water plasma jet stream. |
| US12011627B2 |
Pipe arrangement consisting of a pipe or a pipe joint
The invention concerns a pipe arrangement comprising a protective device for protecting against environmental influences, the pipe arrangement comprising: a) a pipe joint which includes at least two pipe ends (1, 2) which are fixed together by means of a mechanical joint (3) and in which the pipe ends (1, 2) and also the mechanical joint are closed with a deformable hollow body (4), or b) a pipe (1) with a pipe opening (14), for example a leak, through which a medium which is disposed within the pipe can escape, wherein the pipe (1) is enclosed by a deformable hollow body where the pipe opening (14) is and wherein the pipe (1) is covered by the hollow body (4) in a predetermined portion on both sides of the opening (14), or c) a pipe having a pipe opening on which a sprinkler of a sprinkler installation is mounted, wherein the pipe (1) and also the sprinkler outlet is enclosed by a deformable hollow body (4) where the sprinkler is fixed to the pipe so that the hollow body (4) surrounds both the pipe end (1) and also the sprinkler outlet and a part of the sprinkler, or d) a pipe of a pipe system, wherein the pipe (1) is formed from two pipe portions which are connected together in positively locking relationship, for example by a welding process, a soldering process, a gluing process or the like, and wherein in the region of the positively locking connection the pipe is enclosed or covered by a deformable hollow body, or e) a pipe of a pipe system, wherein the pipe is enclosed by a deformable hollow body and where the hollow body (4) encloses the pipe (1) the pipe is carried by a suspension (13) which preferably has a material different from the material of the pipe. |
| US12011622B1 |
Active force electric field anti-pathogenic fabric and methods of charging and deactivating pathogen particles
An active force electric field anti-pathogenic fabric is used to remove pathogens from an environment surrounding the fabric. The fabric can be woven into daily clothing items, personal protective equipment, or other clothing items typically worn by a user. The fabric includes a current-carrying mesh that is coated with active materials used to remove pathogens from the air. As such, the fabric operates as an anti-pathogenic material that is used to remove harmful particles from an area surrounding a user. Accordingly, microorganisms, smoke particles, industrial pollutants, odor molecules, allergens are structurally disassociated into harmless protein fragments and natural molecules when encountering the purifying agents in the fabric. |
| US12011620B2 |
Portable smoke and fire protection device and methods relating to same
Disclosed is a device for protecting a user from smoke or fire, including a sealed dome-like cover. An opening provided in the cover front portion enables emergency oxygen to force smoke present under the cover to be expelled by positive air pressure through a space below the waist. The dome-like cover is overlaid from above the top of the head to at least the waist of the user and connected to a source of oxygen. The device is reversible so that it can also be used as a stretcher. The materials used enable use as a thermal blanket. The device can be provided compactly folded in a bag that can provide lumbar support thereby ensuring that miners will always carry the device with them. A step of vacuum sealing for a predetermined amount of time ensures malleability of the compact device for enhanced lumbar support and device longevity. |
| US12011619B2 |
Low intensity focused ultrasound for treating cancer and metastasis
Systems and methods for treating cancer and for preventing metastasis using low intensity focused ultrasound in combination with an anti-cancer therapy are disclosed. |
| US12011614B2 |
Remote control and remote monitoring infrastructure for proton beam emitting and delivery system
A remote diagnostic monitoring and control of physical components of a particle accelerator system has a particle emitting system located at a first physical site and includes one or more particle emitting system components to operate the particle emitting system, a particle delivery system located at the first physical site and including one or more particle delivery system components to operate the particle delivery system, a particle system gateway located at the first physical site and operatively coupled to the particle emitting system components and the particle delivery system components by a first network interface, and a diagnostic monitoring system located at a second physical site remote from the first physical site, operatively coupled to the particle system gateway by a second network interface, and operable to monitor one or more first operating states corresponding to one or more of the particle emitting system components and one or more second operating states corresponding to one or more of the particle delivery system components, and a diagnostic control system located at the second physical site, operatively coupled to the particle system gateway by a third network interface, and operable to modify one or more of the first operating states of the one or more particle emitting system components and the second operating states the one or more particle delivery system components. |
| US12011613B2 |
Systems and methods for automatic treatment planning and optimization
Systems and methods for the automatic generation and optimization of radiation therapy treatment plans, and systems and methods for the automatic generation and optimization of an adapted plan in an adaptive radiation therapy workflow. |
| US12011612B2 |
Systems and methods for robust radiation treatment planning
The present disclosure is related to systems and methods for generating a radiation treatment plan for a treatment volume of a subject. The method includes retrieving a planning image of the treatment volume. The planning image may include a plurality of first voxels. The method also includes retrieving a treatment image that represents at least part of the treatment volume. The treatment image may include a plurality of second voxels. For at least one of the plurality of second voxels, the method further includes determining at least one reference voxel among the plurality of first voxels in the planning image and determining a dose value corresponding to the at least one second voxel. The method still further includes generating a radiation treatment plan based at least part on the dose value corresponding to the at least one second voxel. |
| US12011610B2 |
Illuminating device implantable in a living being
An optically stimulating module to be integrated into a probe is implantable into a living being with a view to locally illuminating a region of said living being. The module includes a casing that is at least partially transparent, and a hermetic electronic unit placed in the casing. The hermetic electronic unit includes an internal volume housing two light sources, a control and processing unit, and a first photodetector. The module also includes a connecting device for connecting the module to a central control and power unit. |
| US12011607B2 |
Assistant for garment and wearable device fitting
Augmented, virtual, and/or mixed reality applications in optimizing a fitting process and a fit of wearables, including wearable cardioverter defibrillators, to a wearer's body. |
| US12011606B2 |
Intermediate member with protrusions for medical device battery assemblies
In some examples, a battery assembly for an implantable medical device. The assembly includes a housing, an electrode stack comprising a plurality of electrode plates disposed inside the housing, and an intermediate member configured to align the electrode stack at a fixed position within the housing, the intermediate member comprising a plurality of side walls, and at least one protrusion disposed on an exterior surface of the side walls, wherein the at least one protrusion is in thermal contact with an interior surface of the housing. |
| US12011602B2 |
Wireless power for pessary device
A pessary for the prevention of preterm birth, and in particular two pathological conditions of pregnancy known as isthmico-cervical incontinence and cervical shortening, both of which are associated with increased risks for pregnancy loss and/or premature deliveries of babies. The pessary includes a sleeve supported within a ring by an annular member. The sleeve is intended to contact the cervix and maximize the length of the cervix while the annular member and ring contact the vagina. The pessary may be fabricated from a pliable medical-grade silicon, and the pessary may include one or more sensors to measure various patient parameters indicative of a premature cervical contraction. The sleeve may be wirelessly powered from a charging device, such as a pillow, a table-top device, or a pelvic belt. |
| US12011598B2 |
Supraventricular tachyarrhythmia discrimination
Techniques are described for discriminating SVT and, in particular, rapidly conducting AF. The techniques include detecting an onset of a fast rate of ventricular events sensed from a cardiac electrical signal and detecting a pause in the fast rate of ventricular sensed events. A threshold number of ventricular event intervals required to detect a ventricular tachyarrhythmia is detected with each of the threshold number of ventricular event intervals being less than a tachyarrhythmia detection interval. Detection of the ventricular tachyarrhythmia and an electrical stimulation therapy for treating the ventricular tachyarrhythmia are withheld in response to at least the pause being detected. |
| US12011591B2 |
Transcranial alternating current dynamic frequency stimulation (TACS) method for Alzheimers and dementia
Transcranial electrostimulation systems and methods are contemplated in which a high current level, charge balanced alternating current electrical signal is generated for delivery to the occipital region of a patient's brain. By stimulating the brain with a charged balanced stimulation current with a stimulation current envelope defining one or more series of pulses at particular frequencies and durations designed to evoke metabolic response in the neurons, significant improvements in efficacy and reductions in patient discomfort may be achieved relative to earlier methods of transcranial electrical stimulation, especially those in which result in a resultant rectified direct current component being administered to the patient. Further advantages, especially in promoting neural entrainment, may be realized as well via utilizing multiple series of pulses at different frequencies, and via the dynamic adjustment of the stimulation waveform via incorporation of feedback signals in order to maintain charge balance in real-time. |
| US12011587B2 |
System and method for providing iontophoresis at tympanic membrane
Various systems and methods provide iontophoretic delivery of anesthesia at a patient's tympanic membrane. At least one example is a method including: performing iontophoresis within a first ear canal by driving, by a control unit, a DC signal to an electrode of a first iontophoresis device positioned within the first ear canal, the electrode at least partially submerged within an iontophoresis fluid within the first ear canal; measuring, by the control unit, a mixed capacitance associated with the electrode by driving a first AC signal having a first frequency to the electrode; and determining, based on a change in the mixed capacitance, that an air bubble is present in the iontophoresis fluid. |
| US12011582B2 |
Fluid seals for catheter pump motor assembly
A catheter pump system is disclosed. The catheter pump system can include a shaft assembly and an impeller coupled with a distal portion of the shaft assembly. A motor assembly can impart rotation on the impeller through the shaft assembly, the motor assembly comprising a motor which rotates the shaft assembly. The catheter pump system can include a fluid pathway which conveys fluid proximally during operation of the catheter pump system. A seal can be disposed between the motor assembly and the impeller. The seal can be configured to impede or prevent the fluid from the fluid pathway from entering the motor assembly at least about an outer periphery of the shaft assembly. The seal can comprise an opening through which a portion of the shaft assembly extends. |
| US12011578B2 |
Systems, methods and devices for subcutaneous target location
Embodiments of the invention provide devices, systems, and methods that precisely identify a minimum of one predetermined spot which is hidden under a skin. The system comprises a locator device and corresponding implanted target device. The port locator device preferably comprises one magnet with north and south magnetic pole, a body and a suspending component. The body may utilize specific geometry which improves accuracy. The implanted target device may include at least one magnet and at least one target or a plurality of targets and at least one magnet. Various configurations can be provided that precisely identify a single spot or a plurality of spots which are hidden under a skin. |
| US12011576B2 |
Autoinjector
An autoinjector includes a case, a needle shroud telescopically coupled to the case, a carrier slidably arranged in the case, a collar rotatably and slidably disposed in the case and coupled to the needle shroud and the carrier, and a trigger button operably coupled to the carrier. The case includes a rib. The needle shroud is movable between a first extended position, a retracted position, and a locked second extended position. The carrier is adapted to hold a medicament container and movable from a first axial position to a second axial position relative to the case. The carrier abuts the rib in the first axial position and the needle shroud is in the first extended position and disengages the rib when the needle shroud is in the retracted position and the trigger button is pressed to advance the carrier to the second axial position. |
| US12011575B2 |
Electric coupling for injection devices
Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to conserving energy of an injection device that includes an energy source, an electronic component configured to be electrically decoupled from the energy source, a priming component configured to generate a trigger, and a mechanism attached to the priming component and configured to perform operations comprising in response to receiving the trigger, electrically coupling the energy source to the electronic component. |
| US12011574B2 |
Medication delivery device with gear set dosage system
A medication delivery device is disclosed including a rack-and-pinion plunger drive system. The drive system includes an output drive having a pawled end movably coupled with the ratchet teeth of the plunger, and a pinion drive coupled between the housing, the output drive and an actuator. Actuator is longitudinally movable between dose set and delivery positions. Movement of the actuator causes rotation of the pinion drive along the rack to translate the output drive member with the pawled end that is engaged with the plunger ratchet teeth to distally advance the plunger. The device may include one or more of an end of dose mechanism to limit travel of the actuator, a load brake system to stop travel of the plunger under high input forces, a dose detection system, and a dose selector to vary the amount of dose set. |
| US12011573B2 |
Touch sensitive label for an injection device
The present disclosure relates to a touch sensitive label for an injection device, the label comprising: a flexible substrate configured for attachment to a housing of the injection device, an electronic display located on the substrate and configured to visually display at least one indication, a touch sensitive area located on the substrate and electrically connectable to the electronic display, and a processor connected to the electronic display and configured to modify the visual appearance of the at least one indication in response to a user touching or depressing the touch sensitive area. |
| US12011566B2 |
External-magnetically controlled access to implanted fluid pathway
An implantable medical pump system configured to selectively permit access to a medicament reservoir by way of at least one contactless key, including an implantable medical pump having an medicament reservoir fluidly couple to an access port via a conduit including an access valve, and at least one contactless key configured to impart a magnetic field upon a portion of the implantable medical pump to manipulate the access valve between a closed position isolating the medicament reservoir from the access port, and an open position fluidly coupling the medicament reservoir to the access port. |
| US12011562B2 |
Cartridge and applicator for drug delivery and microneedle patch used therefor
Proposed is a cartridge (1000) for accommodating a microneedle patch (100) comprising: a body portion (1002) which is accommodated in an accommodating part formed in a housing (201) of an applicator (200), and a flat plate portion (1004), mounted on the body portion (1002), comprising a flat plate opening (1006) through which a pressurizing part (404) of a drive mechanism (400) passes and a fixing portion (1005) operatively coupled to the drive mechanism (400), wherein the flat plate portion (1004) is rotated according to a driving of the drive mechanism (400) and is located below the microneedle patch (100) to supports the microneedle patch (100). |
| US12011559B2 |
Multiple entry, single lumen dilator with a delivery sheath
A single lumen, multiple entry dilator sheath assembly is provided for delivering medical devices in different parts of cardiovascular system. The multiple holes allow multiple guidewires to enter the dilator-delivery sheath system distally and exit from a single lumen proximally thereby providing extra support to the delivery system while tracking over complex paths. Such a multi guide wire system has a definite advantage even over a two-wire system because, although two wire system may offer better support as compared to single wire, it will not be as good as a four wire system. Also, in two wire system the wires are fixed in their position and therefore overcoming the memory of sheath and dilator system will not be as good as with multi-wire system because of the ability to use the multiple entry holes in various permutations and combinations. |
| US12011556B2 |
Angioplasty device
The invention relates to an angioplasty device for treating stenoses or occlusions that facilitates the diagnosis and visualisation of the stenosis and the treatment control having a duct dedicated to the injection of the contrast product. |
| US12011548B2 |
Catheter assembly
A multi lumen catheter assembly. The assembly provides an expandable, low profile, fixed length sheath and catheter, with fixed infusion ports. The assembly has an expandable outer sheath that expands upon pressure activation with a fluid and the sheath allows the fluid to exit from at least one predetermined fixed location from a distal end of the catheter assembly. The catheter assembly can be used in various medical device procedures, such as a TIPS (Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt) procedure, or anywhere a low profile, multi lumen, infusion catheter system is desired. |
| US12011545B2 |
Tub for humidifier
A humidifier includes a tub configured to hold a supply of water. The tub includes a tub lid and a tub base adapted to be coupled to the tub lid. The tub further includes a base plate formed of a heat conducting material and adapted to be coupled to the tub base and a seal positioned between the base plate and the tub base. The tub also includes a retaining mechanism with at least one projection that projects from the tub base and is configured to force the base plate against the seal so that the seal is secured against the tub base. |
| US12011543B2 |
Components for medical circuits
Condensation or “rain-out” is a problem in medical circuits and previous attempts to manage and/or prevent rain-out have resulted in relatively expensive and/or difficult to manufacture medical circuit components. The subject patent provides an improved medical circuit component for managing rain-out. In particular the component may be an improved breathing tube, or insufflation system limb comprising a helically corrugated tube preferably incorporating a heater wire. |
| US12011542B2 |
Flexible mask coupling
Mask interfaces having mask frames and mask seals are disclosed. Headgear and breathing conduits can be connected to the mask interfaces. The connection between the mask seals and the mask frames can enable movement of the mask seals relative to the mask frames. The relative movement may be at the mounting locations of the mask seals and mask frames. |
| US12011535B2 |
Electronic devices and liquids for aerosolizing and inhaling therewith
An electronic device includes a mouthpiece, a bladder, and a mesh assembly having a mesh material and a piezoelectric material. The mesh material is in contact with a liquid of the bladder. The mouthpiece, the bladder, and the mesh assembly are located in-line along a longitudinal axis of the device between opposite longitudinal ends of the device, with the mesh assembly extending between and separating the mouthpiece and the bladder. A liquid-filled cartridge also is disclosed for use with an electronic device for delivery of a substance into a body through respiration includes a liquid container; and a liquid contained within the container for aerosolizing and inhaling by a person using the electronic device. The liquid includes a plurality of nanoparticles in a nanoemulsion, the nanoparticles including the encapsulation of the substance to be delivered into the body through respiration. The nanoemulsion preferably is produced using a microfluidizing machine. |
| US12011527B2 |
Peritoneal dialysis system having disinfection fluid pumping and pathway
A peritoneal dialysis system includes a housing; a dialysis fluid pump housed by the housing; a patient line extendable from the housing; and a hose reel located within the housing, the hose reel configured to coil the patient line when disconnected from a patient. The patient line may be a dual lumen patient line, wherein the dual lumen patient line is coiled about the hose reel during a disinfection sequence for disinfecting the dual lumen patient line and the dialysis fluid pump. |
| US12011525B2 |
Medical fluid delivery system including remote machine updating and control
A medical fluid delivery system and apparatus for remote machine updating and control are disclosed. An example medical fluid delivery apparatus includes a processor and a dialysis fluid circuit including at least one dialysis fluid pump. The processor determines a dialysis treatment or a preprogrammed task is not being performed by the least one dialysis fluid pump. After determining a dialysis treatment or a preprogrammed task is not being performed, the processor activates a connectivity agent to communicatively couple to a server via a network. The processor then receives, from the server via the connectivity agent, a command message to perform a preprogrammed task. The processor next deactivates the connectivity agent to stop communication with the server and causes the at least one dialysis fluid pump to perform the preprogrammed task. |
| US12011520B2 |
Indoor quarantine system using individual mask
Proposed is an indoor quarantine system using an individual mask. The indoor quarantine system may include: an indoor headcount checking device including a headcount checking unit configured to check the number of persons who stay in an indoor space and a headcount providing unit configured to provide headcount information checked by the headcount checking unit to mobile terminals of indoor users; and a disinfection mask worn on an indoor user and activating a disinfection function in accordance with a disinfection command based on the indoor headcount information received from the mobile terminal of the indoor user to disinfect harmful substances around the indoor user. |
| US12011519B2 |
Air scenting appliance for a vehicle
An air scenting system for a vehicle is provided which includes an appliance and a replaceable cartridge installable therein. The replaceable cartridge contains a liquid compound to be aerosolized and has a cartridge outlet through which the aerosolized compound is discharged during operation. A pump is provided to supply air to the replaceable cartridge to generate the aerosolized compound from the liquid compound contained in the replaceable cartridge, and a controller is provided for controlling the pump to supply the air to the replaceable cartridge to generate and discharge the aerosolized compound from the appliance. The appliance is particularly adapted for dispensing scent into the interior space of a vehicle, and includes a form factor particularly well suited for positioning the appliance in a cup holder. Additionally, the appliance is designed for use in vehicles when a driver is present and readily adjustable by the driver to provide a uniform scent experience. |
| US12011518B2 |
Electronic scent producing imitation candle device
Electronic imitation candle devices are described that produce a scent while including a flame-like element that simulates a real fire flame. One example device includes a support assembly having a base, a top plate and a support rod that connects the base and the top plate, as well as a flame element and a light source to simulate a real candle flame. The device also includes a fragrance compartment above the top plate that includes a lid removably positioned on top of the fragrance container. The device is further provided with a heating element above the top plate and below the fragrance container to provide heat to the fragrance container, and a switch coupled to the lid of the fragrance container and operable to sense that the fragrance container is covered by the lid and to deactivate the heating element when the fragrance container is covered by the lid. |
| US12011517B2 |
Air freshening product
An antibacterial air freshening product for an interior environment. The product includes a container containing 1 ml to 50 ml of a freshening composition in fluid communication with a membrane. The composition is substantially free of a surfactant and has from 0.5% to 20% of a volatile aldehyde mixture, by weight of the composition. The volatile aldehyde mixture includes a C5 to C8 unbranched unsubstituted linear alkenal and a C9 to C14 unbranched unsubstituted linear alkenal. A weight ratio of the C5 to C8 unbranched unsubstituted linear alkenal to the C9 to C14 unbranched unsubstituted linear alkenal is from 3:1 to 1:3. |
| US12011516B2 |
Foam actuators
Foam-based pneumatic actuators can be formed in a state of mechanical compression prior to actuation. An actuator includes an elastomeric foam; a coating disposed on the elastomeric foam; and an elastomer seal disposed on the coating. The coating constrains the elastomeric foam and can be configured to break or fracture when the elastomeric foam inflates. The elastomer seal can be configured to be impermeable to the actuating fluid. Such a foam actuator can be used in a cardiac compression device. These foam actuators possess increased actuation deformation and an actuation exerted force for a given inflation pressure. A large deformation can be provided from materials having low ultimate strains. |
| US12011510B2 |
Biological fluid treatment systems
Disclosed herein is systems, methods, and apparatuses for treating biological fluids. In some embodiments, the biological fluid treatment system includes a treatment, a platform, an array of light sources, and a display. In some embodiments, the biological fluid treatment system includes a scanner. |
| US12011509B2 |
Gold nano-delivery system for pain and cancer therapy
The present invention relates to development of a novel cannabinoid-based gold nanoparticle drug delivery system for intravenous or localized administration of cannabinoid drugs. More specifically, the gold nanoparticles with a specific size range are conjugated with various cannabinoid molecules (CBD and THC molecules) to synthesize a stable and biocompatible nano-delivery system suitable for both localized and intravenous administration. |
| US12011507B2 |
MRNA delivery composition
The present disclosure provides a lipid nanoparticle for extrahepatic delivery of mRNA, the lipid nanoparticle comprising: (i) mRNA cargo; (ii) a phosphatidylcholine lipid content of from mol % to 70 mol %; (iii) a ionizable, cationic lipid content of from 5 mol % to 50 mol %; (iv) a sterol selected from cholesterol or a derivative thereof; and (v) a hydrophilic polymer-lipid conjugate that is present at a lipid content of 0.5 mol % to 5 mol. Further provided is a lipid nanoparticle preparation comprising lipid nanoparticles having encapsulated mRNA and 20 to mol % of a phosphatidylcholine lipid, an ionizable lipid; and at least one of a sterol and a hydrophilic polymer-lipid conjugate, the lipid nanoparticles exhibiting at least a 10% increase in gene expression of the mRNA in vivo as measured in one or more extrahepatic organs or tissues. The lipid nanoparticles have an electron dense region and a nitrogen-to-phosphate charge ratio of between 4 and 15. |
| US12011506B2 |
Combination and uses and treatments thereof
Methods are provided for treating or preventing human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) or human immunodeficiency virus-2 (HIV-2) in a virologically suppressed patient in need thereof comprising switching the patient from an antiretroviral treatment regimen comprising at least three antiretroviral agents to a treatment regimen comprising only two antiretroviral agents. In one aspect the two treatment regimen consists of dolutegravir, rilpivirine and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, diluent or carrier. In another aspect of the invention, there is provided a multilayer tablet comprising dolutegravir or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and rilpivirine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. |
| US12011504B2 |
Blend compositions for oral administration as a rapidly dissolving powder and/or suspension
Disclosed is a dry powder oral formulation that includes an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API), a lecithin powder, a galactomannan, one or more sweetening agents, one or more flavoring agents and an organic acid in a pharmaceutically acceptable preparation. Also disclosed are an excipient composition in absence of an API and methods of making and using the formulations and compositions. Also disclosed is a chewable, swallowable, and/or orally disintegrating tablet comprising an API, a lecithin powder, a galactomannan, one or more sweetening agents, one or more flavoring agents and an organic acid in a pharmaceutically acceptable preparation. |
| US12011498B2 |
Compositions and methods for preventing and reversing aspects of aging
The present invention includes compositions and methods preventing or reversing the symptoms of aging in a subject in need thereof comprising administering to the subject an amount of a composition comprising pterostilbene, nicotinamide, and optionally vitamin A (retinol), and one or more retinoids effective to prevent or reverse the symptoms of aging. |
| US12011497B2 |
Compounds, compositions containing same, and use thereof for promoting hair growth
Provided are preparation and use of novel compounds available as main ingredients of a composition for promoting hair growth, wherein the novel compounds are 9-deoxo-31-O-demethyl-prolyl-FK506, 9-deoxo-36,37-dihydro-FK506, 31-O-demethyl-36,37-dihydro-FK506, 9-deoxo-31-O-demethyl-36,37-dihydro-FK506, 9-deoxo-FK520, 31-O-demethyl-FK520, 9-deoxo-31-O-demethyl-FK520, 9-deoxo-FK523, and 9-deoxo-31-O-demethyl-FK523. |
| US12011496B2 |
Topical macqui berry formulation
The present invention provides a topical formulation and method of use where the formulation comprises macqui berry or a macqui berry extract containing anthocyanins having a very high oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC). The formulation provides the macqui berry in a stabilized form which includes a glucuronide or glycuronide, a photostabilizing agent, encapsulation, or light- and/or air-blocking packaging. |
| US12011494B2 |
Skin perfecting cosmetic compositions and methods of use
The instant disclosure relates to cosmetic compositions that when applied to skin instantaneously and dramatically improve the appearance of the skin. The compositions include volatile hydrocarbon oil; mineral thickening agents; silicone elastomers; and hydrophobic film forming polymers; wherein the weight ratio of the total amount of hydrophobic film forming polymers to the total amount of mineral thickeners (film forming polymers:mineral thickening agent) is 1:1 to 8:1, and the weight ratio of the total amount of silicone elastomer to the total amount of mineral thickener (silicone elastomer:mineral thickening agent) is 1:1 to 5:1. Methods for improving the appearance of skin comprising application of the cosmetic compositions to the skin are also disclosed. |
| US12011493B2 |
Systems and methods for blending solid-shell cosmetic ingredient capsules and blendable cosmetic ingredient capsules
Cosmetic blending devices for producing a cosmetic liquid from a solid-shell cosmetic ingredient capsule. The cosmetic blending devices include a lid, a base, a blending element configured to blend the capsule, and a drive mechanism configured to actuate the blending element. The cosmetic blending device may include a thermal element configured to change a temperature of the capsule. The thermal element may melt the capsule. The solid-shell cosmetic ingredient capsule comprises a shell defining an enclosed inner volume, and cosmetic material included in the enclosed inner volume. Methods of using the cosmetic blending devices comprise placing the solid-shell cosmetic ingredient capsule into the cosmetic blending device and blending the capsule to produce the cosmetic liquid. Methods of forming the solid-shell cosmetic ingredient capsule comprise forming a portion of the shell, adding the cosmetic material to the portion of the shell, and forming the remaining portion of the shell. |
| US12011491B2 |
Sheet type mask gel composition, mask sheet comprising the same, and manufacturing method of mask sheet
One aspect of the present disclosure is a sheet type mask gel composition including a polyol, a water-soluble thickener, and water, wherein adhesive strength is maintained for a long time, a mask sheet including the same, and a method of manufacturing the mask sheet. |
| US12011489B2 |
Compositions and methods for treating inflammatory disease
Compositions and methods are provided that mitigate iron imbalance resulting from inflammation and/or mitigate the effects of inflammatory disease by correcting dysregulation of iron internalization. Such correction is provided by modulating expression of TFR2, transferrin, and/or hepcidin activity in an individual in need of treatment. |
| US12011488B2 |
Methods of treating mitochondrial disorders
Provided herein are methods for treating a disease or disorder associated with mitochondrial dysfunction through ex vivo introduction of a nucleic acid molecule into hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs) followed by transplantation of the HSPCs into a subject in need of treatment. The nucleic acid molecule may include a functional human frataxin (hFXN) or may include a gene editing system that when transfected into the cells removes a trinucleotide extension mutation of endogenous hFXN. |
| US12011478B2 |
MRNA therapeutic compositions
The present disclosed and described technology are directed to multimodal mRNA-based immunotherapies that deliver both antigens and immunomodulators. Related formulations, method of administration, and kits are disclosed and described. |
| US12011477B2 |
Method of producing pharmaceutical compositions comprising immunogenic chikungunya virus CHIKV-delta5NSP3
The present invention relates to a process for producing an immunogenic live attenuated Chikungunya virus, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same. |
| US12011475B2 |
Polypeptide, polypeptide fragment, derivative thereof, and applications thereof
Disclosed in the present invention are a polypeptide fragment, a derivative of the polypeptide fragment, and applications of the derivative of the polypeptide in the preparation of drugs for preventing and treating fibrosis diseases. |
| US12011471B2 |
Extracts enriched with polyphenolic compounds and related methods
In aspects, a cannabis extract enriched in polyphenolic compounds is provided herein. Also provided herein is a method for enriching a composition with polyphenolic compounds as well as compositions made by the method. Various cosmetic and pharmaceutical products, methods, and uses are provided herein as well as natural health products. |
| US12011469B2 |
Parenteral delivery device and methods of use
A parenteral delivery device and method of delivering a multi-system treatment to a centralized location where the delivery device includes at least an inner compartment encapsulating a first system and an outer compartment encapsulating a second system and the first and second systems have different mechanisms of action for use in the treatment of vaginal infection. |
| US12011468B2 |
Compositions and methods for digestive health in an animal
A method of improving microbiome within an animal can include administering to the animal a composition containing a probiotic and psyllium. The probiotic has at least one of any suitable strain or subspecies of Enterococcus. Compositions containing a probiotic and psyllium are also provided herein. |
| US12011466B2 |
Modified Escherichia coli strain Nissle and treatment of gastrointestinal disorder
The invention relates to the field of modified Escherichia coli strain Nissle 1917 (EcN) and its use for treating gastro-intestinal disorders. The invention is based on the study of the mechanisms implicated in the probiotic properties of the Escherichia coli strain Nissle 1917 (EcN). This study has allowed the inventors to decouple the probiotic activity of EcN from its genotoxic activity by demonstrating that EcN ClbP protein, the enzyme that activates the genotoxin colibactin, is also required for the siderophore-microcins activity of probiotic EcN, but interestingly, not its enzymatic domain that cleaves precolibactin to form active colibactin. Furthermore, inventors demonstrate in an in vivo animal model infected by a bacterial pathogen that administration of an EcN modified strain with clbP gene encoding ClbP protein inactive for the peptidase domain, is non-genotoxic (do not produce colibactin) but keeps the bacterial antagonist activity, and reduces colonization and virulence of the pathogen by maintaining the siderophore-microcin production. Thus this study opens the way to safe use of EcN and accordingly the present invention provides an Escherichia coli strain Nissle 1917 (EcN) bacterium carrying a gene encoding ClbP protein which is inactive for the peptidase domain, and its use as a drug and more particularly for use in the treatment of gastro-intestinal disease. |
| US12011465B1 |
Method of lubricating bodily tissue using an amnion derived therapeutic composition
Acellular amnion derived therapeutic compositions are described having a number of various compositional embodiments. An acellular amnion derived therapeutic composition has essentially no live or active amniotic cells. The amniotic cells may be destroyed and the cells and cell debris may be removed from the acellular amnion derived therapeutic composition. An acellular amnion derived therapeutic composition may comprise micronized placental tissue particles, and/or amniotic fluid. An acellular amnion derived therapeutic composition may be a dispersion of micronized amniotic membrane combined with a fluid, such as plasma, saline, amniotic fluid, combinations thereof and the like. An acellular amnion derived therapeutic composition may be combined with a matrix component to form a composite. An acellular amnion derived therapeutic composition may be used in conjunction with a composition comprising viable cells, such as stem cells. |
| US12011464B2 |
Composition comprising induced exosome for hair regeneration
A method for producing exosomes comprises steps of: providing ultrasound stimulation directly or indirectly to cells; culturing a mixture of the cells and a medium for a predetermined time; and isolating exosomes from the mixture, wherein providing the stimulation directly to the cells comprises applying ultrasound stimulation to the medium containing the cells, and the providing the stimulation indirectly to the cells comprises applying ultrasound stimulation to the medium not containing the cells and then mixing the medium and the cells. This method for producing exosomes makes it possible to obtain exosomes having a hair regeneration effect not only from stem cells and progenitor cells that are difficult to isolate and multiply, but also from somatic cells that may be easily obtained and maintained, in high yield within a short time by ultrasound treatment that is a simple process. |
| US12011456B2 |
Intradialytic use of sodium nitrite
Provided herein are methods for maintaining physiological levels of nitrite in a subject undergoing hemodialysis. Also provided herein are methods of administering pharmaceutically acceptable sodium nitrite to a subject undergoing hemodialysis. |
| US12011455B2 |
Enhancing plasmin activity to prevent soft tissue calcification
A method for reducing or substantially preventing soft tissue calcification is provided. The method includes administering at least one of a downregulator of at least one plasmin inhibitors and plasmin(ogen) to a subject in need thereof, wherein the at least one plasmin inhibitor includes alpha2-antiplasmin. Further disclosed is a method comprises administering the compound subsequent to muscle injury, and the method further comprising administering an antifibrinolytic. |
| US12011453B2 |
Medicament for prevention or treatment of rhinovirus infection
The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition for use in prevention or treatment of a human rhinovirus (HRV) infection. The composition comprises an aldohexose, wherein the hydroxyl group at carbon 2 of the aldohexose is replaced by any one of H, F, Cl, Br, I, SH, Me, OMe and SMe, such as a 2-deoxy-glucose. Furthermore, a dispenser for intranasal administration, such as a nasal spray or nose drop applicator containing said pharmaceutical composition is provided. In addition, an inhalation device, such as a metered-dose inhaler, a dry-powder inhaler or a nebuliser, comprising said composition is provided. |
| US12011452B2 |
Compositions and methods for treatment of mitochondrial respiratory chain dysfunction and other mitochondrial disorders
Compositions and methods for treatment of mitochondrial respiratory chain dysfunction and other mitochondrial disorders are provided. Also disclosed are a number of screening assays having utility for the identification of agents which modulate the phenotype associated with mitochondrial respiratory chain dysfunction. |
| US12011451B2 |
Stabilized compositions comprising cannabidiol
Compositions and methods of use of treatment of one or more of ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, head and neck cancer, noncancerous gynecological disorders, and estrogen sensitive cancers, the composition comprising an effective amount of a cannabinoid and a flavonoid wherein the method comprises administering to a patient in need thereof an effective amount of the composition and optionally administering the composition concomitantly with a chemotherapeutic agent. |
| US12011448B2 |
Therapeutic or preventing agent for nephrotic syndrome including indole compound
The present invention provides a therapeutic agent or prophylactic agent for nephrotic syndrome, containing N-[2-(6,6-dimethyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-indazol-3-yl)-1H-indol-6-yl]-N-methyl-(2S)-2-(morpholin-4-yl)propanamide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. |
| US12011444B2 |
N-substituted indole derivatives as PGE2 receptor modulators
The present invention relates to derivatives of formula (I) wherein (R1)n, R2, R3, R4a, R4b, R5a, R5b and Ar1 are as described in the description, to their preparation, to pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and to their use as pharmaceuticals, to pharmaceutical compositions containing one or more compounds of formula (I), and especially to their use as modulators of the prostaglandin 2 receptors EP2 and/or EP4. |
| US12011438B2 |
Composition for protecting cardiomyocyte
The inventors have found that the compounds of formula (I) protect cardiomyocytes. Accordingly, the disclosure provides a pharmaceutical composition for protecting a cardiomyocyte comprising a compound of formula (I) or an ester, oxide, pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof. The pharmaceutical composition may be used for treating or preventing a disease associated with cardiomyocyte death, such as myocardial infarction, chronic heart failure, hypertensive heart failure, or dilated cardiomyopathy, especially for treating myocardial infarction. |
| US12011437B1 |
Roflumilast formulations with an improved pharmacokinetic profile
An improved method is provided for treating a patient having a disorder responsive to PDE-4 inhibition by administering roflumilast. The improvement involves administering the roflumilast topically in a composition having a roflumilast release profile that produces in the patient a flattened plasma concentration time curve and a reduced Cmax relative to oral administration of a PDE4-inhibiting amount of roflumilast. Such disorders include inflammatory disorders such as inflammatory dermatoses, including psoriasis, atopic dermatitis and seborrheic dermatitis. Such disorders also include inflammatory diseases in a variety of organs, especially the lungs (asthma, COPD). Because of reduced side effects with topical administration due to the improved pharmacokinetics (PK) characteristics, it may be possible to provide higher systemic exposures (AUCs) with topical administration, resulting in greater therapeutic efficacy than with the oral route of administration. |
| US12011435B2 |
Treatments with nirogacestat
The present disclosure relates to improved methods of treatment with nirogacestat. |
| US12011434B2 |
Treatments with nirogacestat
The present disclosure relates to improved methods of treatment with nirogacestat. |
| US12011430B2 |
Compositions and dosage forms for oral delivery
The present disclosure provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a cannabinoid, and dosage forms comprising same, for oral delivery, such as sublingual or buccal delivery. The compositions of the present disclosure are substantially homogeneous and remain stable and monophasic upon storage. Also provided are methods of using the compositions for pain management and to treat various diseases and conditions, including dementia, sleep disorders, movement disorders, mental disorders, and multiple sclerosis. |
| US12011427B2 |
Methods of treating cancer
The invention features methods of treating cancer with β-GPA. The disclosure also provides methods of treating cancer including combinations of β-GPA and additional anti-cancer therapies. |
| US12011426B2 |
Methods of metabolic regulation of mitochondria for treating neural injury and neurological disorders
Methods are disclosed for treating and/or preventing a neurological condition, such as neural injury or neurological disorder, in a subject through metabolic regulation of mitochondria using compounds that are natural metabolites, metabolite analogs, or derivatives of natural metabolites to modulate biochemical pathways comprising succinate and/or succinate dehydrogenase, thereby reducing microglial cell and/or astrocyte activation. Compounds and related formulations are also provided to modulate the biochemical pathways comprising succinate and/or succinate dehydrogenase for reducing or inhibiting microglial cell and/or astrocyte activation. |
| US12011422B2 |
Synthetic antibacterial compounds and uses thereof
Provided herein are novel synthetic compounds having the structure of formula (1), wherein X is a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic or heteroaromatic mono- or polycyclic ring system; and Y is substituted or unsubstituted C5-C10 alkyl or alkenyl group, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions are useful for inhibiting growth of a bacterium. |
| US12011421B2 |
Curcuphenol compounds for increasing MHC-I expression
Provided are methods of using curcuphenol compounds to increase expression of major histocompatibility complex class I (MHC-I) antigen in cells, particularly on the surface of diseased cells such as cancer cells, and thereby increase the immunogenicity of the cells. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions that comprise curcuphenol compounds and methods of use thereof, for instance, to treat various cancers, alone or in combination with other therapies. |
| US12011418B2 |
Fixing device for nasogastric tube
A fixing device of a nasogastric tube contains: an adhesion member, a connection member, and a retainer. The adhesion member includes an adhesive face, a circular column, and an engagement portion. The connection member includes a connecting sheet, a locating post, and a spherical portion. The connecting sheet has a rectangular slot and an annular orifice, such that the annular orifice accommodates the engagement portion of the adhesion member, the rectangular slot slidably receives the circular column of the adhesion member, an end of the connecting sheet proximate to the annular orifice is connected with the locating post, and the other end of the locating post is connected with the spherical portion. The retainer includes a coupling bar and a joining knob. The retainer further includes a clamp section and two press portions. Furthermore, the clamp section has a hollowly circular space defined therein. |
| US12011414B2 |
Rolling cane
A one handed walk assist device featuring a handle and plurality of legs affixed to a variably shaped support frame, featuring various independent embodiments including an embodiment trapezoidal orientation between the front and back legs, and an embodiment apparatus orientation that is angled backwardly. A variety of storage/carriage compartments are disclosed. |
| US12011412B2 |
Walking frame cover
A cover for a walking frame including: a central crossmember portion, a left arm portion, and a right arm portion; said left and right arm portions including a receptacle defined by an inner flap and an outer flap on each of said left and right arm portions; and wherein said central crossmember portion includes at least one fastener pair for securing said central crossmember portion. |
| US12011411B2 |
Walking roller assembly
A walking roller assembly includes a leg sling for receiving a patient's lower leg and pair of roller frames each attached to the leg sling. Each of the roller frames has a curved member which engages a support surface upon which the patient is walking. Thus, each of the roller frames inhibits the patient's lower leg from supporting the patient's body weight to facilitate a leg injury to heal. The curved member of each of the roller frames curves downwardly with respect to the leg sling thereby facilitating the leg sling to rock when the patient walks thereby simulating the patient's normal gait. A leg panel is pivotally attached to the pair of roller frames and the leg panel is oriented at an angle with the leg sling. In this way the leg panel can receive the patient's upper leg and orient the patient's leg in a bent position. |
| US12011409B1 |
Stimulation device
A stimulation device includes a rotary member, a fixing member, a sliding member and a swinging unit. The rotary member defines a first groove therein, wherein the first groove is annular and non-circular. The fixing member defines a second groove therein, wherein the second groove is linear-shaped. The sliding member includes a first sliding portion being slidably engaged into the first groove and a second sliding portion being slidably engaged into the second groove. The swinging unit includes at least one swinging bar being rotatably connected to the sliding member. |
| US12011404B2 |
Devices and systems for moving a person on a support apparatus
Various implementations include a device for moving a person on a support apparatus. The device includes a base, an expandable volume, and a sheet. The base has a first side, a second side, and a support apparatus coupler for coupling the device to a support apparatus. The expandable volume is disposed on a surface of the base between the first side and the second side and is actuatable from a first position to a second position. The sheet has a first portion that is stationary with respect to the base and a second portion. The sheet extends from the first portion, over the second side, over the expandable volume, and over the first side. Actuation of the expandable volume from the first position to the second position increases a length of the sheet extending from the second side of the base to the first side of the base. |
| US12011398B2 |
Patient-positioning system, computer-control and data-integration system, surgical componentry, and surgical methods of using same
A patient-positioning system, computer-control and data-integration system, and surgical componentry are provided. The patient-positioning system can be used to manipulate the patient prior to, during, and after surgery to globally or regionally articulate the patient's body to facilitate stabilization of the patient's spine. And the computer-control and data-integration system can be used to facilitate operation of the patient-positioning system and enabling technologies use to perform surgery. Furthermore, the surgical componentry can be used to locally articulate the patient's body and/or the stabilize patient's spine. Surgical methods of using the patient-positioning system, the computer-control and data-integration system, and the surgical componentry for improving patient health outcomes are also provided. |
| US12011396B2 |
Patient-positioning system, computer-control and data-integration system, surgical componentry, and surgical methods of using same
A patient-positioning system, computer-control and data-integration system, and surgical componentry are provided. The patient-positioning system can be used to manipulate the patient prior to, during, and after surgery to globally or regionally articulate the patient's body to facilitate stabilization of the patient's spine. And the computer-control and data-integration system can be used to facilitate operation of the patient-positioning system and enabling technologies use to perform surgery. Furthermore, the surgical componentry can be used to locally articulate the patient's body and/or the stabilize patient's spine. Surgical methods of using the patient-positioning system, the computer-control and data-integration system, and the surgical componentry for improving patient health outcomes are also provided. |
| US12011392B2 |
Treatment apparatus for operatively correcting defective vision of an eye, method for generating control data therefor, and method for operatively correcting defective vision of an eye
A treatment device for the surgical correction of hyperopia in the eye comprising a laser device controlled by a control device. The laser device separating corneal tissue by applying laser radiation. The control device controls the laser device for emitting the laser radiation into the cornea such that a lenticule-shaped volume is isolated. Removal thereof effects the desired correction. The control device predefines the volume such that a posterior surface and an anterior surface are connected via an edge surface that has a width in projection along the visual axis that is wider than the one which a straight line in the same projection, that is perpendicular at the edge of the posterior or the anterior surface would have relative to the associated surface and connects the anterior surface to the posterior surface or to the perceived extension thereof. |
| US12011389B2 |
Heating using electrochemical power source
A thermal management system and a method of heating a water-surface load or sub-water load. The system includes an electrochemical power source which generates electrical power and heat as a byproduct or coproduct. The electrolyte contained in the electrochemical power source is configured to transport the heat that is generated by the electrochemical power source to at least one water-surface load or sub-water load. |
| US12011386B1 |
Magnetic anti-grinding dental device, system, and method
Various disclosed embodiments relate to a dental appliance that includes a first lower tooth seat configured to accommodate at least one lower tooth and having a first lower magnet coupled thereto. The dental appliance also includes a second lower-tooth seat configured to accommodate at least one lower tooth and having a second lower magnet coupled thereto. Further, the dental appliance includes a support structure coupling the first lower-tooth seat to the second lower-tooth seat. Further still, the dental appliance includes a first upper-tooth seat configured to accommodate at least one upper tooth and having a first-upper magnet coupled thereto, the first upper-tooth seat movably coupled to the first lower-tooth seat. Yet further still, the dental appliance includes a second upper-tooth seat configured to accommodate at least one upper tooth and having a second-upper magnet coupled thereto, the second upper-tooth seat movably coupled to the second lower-tooth seat. |
| US12011384B2 |
Selectively closeable medical device for collecting bodily waste material
A medical device for use in collecting bodily waste material from a patient. The medical device includes a single pouch having a first side, a second side opposite the first side, and a waste receptacle defined between the first side and the second side, the waste receptacle adapted to hold the bodily waste material. The medical device also includes a ring non-removably coupled to the single pouch. The ring is reconfigurable between a first configuration, in which the ring is adapted to be attached to an orifice of the patient and defines an aperture that permits access to the waste receptacle, thereby fluidly connecting the waste receptacle to the orifice of the patient, and a second configuration, in which the ring prevents access to the waste receptacle. |
| US12011383B1 |
Apparatus and methods for maintaining a side-sleeping position
A limb restraint includes a flexible limb sleeve and a strap. The limb sleeve permits a sleeper to insert or remove a limb into or out of the sleeve, intentionally while awake, yet inhibits unintentional removal of the limb from the sleeve by the sleeper while sleeping. The strap connects the limb sleeve to a mattress or bedframe so that the limb sleeve is in front of the sleeper while in a side-sleeping position, and with an upward-side limb of the sleeper inserted into the limb sleeve, so that the limb restraint maintains the sleeper in the side-sleeping position while asleep. |
| US12011381B2 |
Anatomical brace for dynamically stabilizing the patella during knee articulation so as to address patella tracking error
An anatomical brace for dynamically stabilizing the patella during knee articulation so as to address patella tracking error, the anatomical brace being configured such that, when the anatomical brace is mounted to the knee of a patient, and when the knee thereafter moves to full extension, the anatomical brace applies a proximal/medial force to the patella of the patient, and when the knee thereafter moves to full flexion, the proximal/medial force is released. |
| US12011372B2 |
Locking prosthetic knee and core components therefor
A prosthetic knee can include a variable-torque magnetorheological (MR) actuator assembly or braking system, a frame and an electronics assembly or system that also serves as a mount for the knee actuator and facilitates in monitoring and controlling the operation of the knee actuator. The prosthetic knee system advantageously provides resistive forces to substantially simulate the position and motion of a natural knee joint during ambulation and/or other locomotory activities performed by the amputee. The prosthetic knee can have a series of internal blades for providing resistive forces. A locking ratchet can be used to lock knee position. A dynamic seal with a protective shim can be disposed in the knee actuator. A coil with a non-circular cross-section can be used. |
| US12011368B2 |
Expandable inter vertebral implants and methods of installation thereof
Embodiments herein are generally directed to expandable spinal implants, systems, apparatuses, and components thereof that can be used in spinal fusion and/or stabilization procedures, as well as methods of installation. The expandable spinal implants may be configured for lateral insertion. |
| US12011363B2 |
Method and implant device for grafting adjacent vertebral bodies
A methodology for grafting together adjacent bony structures is provided using an implant device having an endplate with an inner disc portion and outer ring portion spaced from the inner disc portion by a connecting wall disposed therebetween. An endplate interior surface includes a retaining structure for securing the endplate to one of the bony structures, and endplate an exterior surface has an integrally formed socket. A ball-joint rod has a longitudinally extending body and an end, and at least a portion of the ball-joint rod end is curvilinear in shape. The curvilinear ball-joint rod end is rotatably disposed in the endplate socket to fixedly interconnect the bony structures. |
| US12011362B2 |
Breakaway endplate portions for implant revision
An interbody spinal cage comprising: a body portion comprising a superior side, an inferior side and at least one lateral side connecting the superior side and the inferior side; and at least one endplate portion coupled to the superior side or the inferior side of the body portion, the at least one endplate portion comprising a unibody structure and operable to be fixedly coupled to an anatomical structure of a patient and decoupled from the superior side or the inferior side of the body portion. |
| US12011357B2 |
Anatomic implant for joints
One embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a glenoid implant with a body and a keel. The body includes an articulation surface and a bone facing surface, and the keel has a depth that extends from the bone facing surface to a free end of the keel. The keel has a first length and a first width, both measured in a plane perpendicular to a direction of the depth. The first length is measured perpendicular to the first width and is defined by a first distance from an inferior end of the keel to a superior end of the keel. The first width is measured at a first location adjacent to the inferior end, and the keel has a width dimension along a first portion of the keel from the first location to the superior end that tapers from the first location toward the superior end. |
| US12011356B2 |
Humeral head and cup trial with flexure
Disclosed herein is a humeral head and cup trials, a system for humeral trialing, and a method for removing a humeral head and cup trial from a humeral stem. The humeral trial may include a first portion, a second portion, and a post extending from the second portion. The first portion may define an articular surface. The post may define a first length in a first configuration and a second length in a second configuration. The first length may be greater than the second length. The post may change from the first configuration to the second configuration by moving the first portion with respect to the second portion. |
| US12011353B2 |
Heart valve sealing devices and delivery devices therefor
In one representative embodiment, an implantable prosthetic device comprises a spacer body portion configured to be disposed between native leaflets of a heart, and an anchor portion configured to secure the native leaflets against the spacer body portion. The prosthetic device can be movable between multiple configurations. The spacer body can be configured to extend radially outwardly as the spacer body extends away from the distal end toward the proximal end. A delivery apparatus can have a first shaft and a second shaft, wherein movement of the first shaft relative to the second shaft moves the anchor portion relative to the spacer body. |
| US12011351B2 |
Method of implanting a heart valve
A valve catheter is advanced through a patient's vasculature while a prosthetic heart valve is attached to flexible extensions along a distal end thereof. The valve catheter is advanced through a tubular sleeve for exposing the prosthetic heart valve and allowing the prosthetic heart valve to self-expand while the extensions remain attached to the prosthetic heart valve. A release mechanism on a handle portion is actuated for releasing the prosthetic heart valve from the extensions, thereby implanting the prosthetic heart in a native heart valve. If the operator is not satisfied with the initial expansion, the prosthetic heart valve may be reoriented before release from the extensions by retracting the prosthetic heart valve back into the tubular sleeve, adjusting the orientation of the prosthetic heart valve and then re-advancing the valve catheter from the tubular sleeve for allowing the prosthetic heart valve to re-self-expand at a more desirable location. |
| US12011350B2 |
Rapid implant prosthetic heart valve system
A heart valve prosthesis that can be quickly and easily implanted during a surgical procedure is provided. The prosthetic valve has a base stent that is deployed at a treatment site, and a valve component configured to quickly connect to the base stent. The base stent may take the form of a self- or balloon-expandable stent that expands outward against the native valve with or without leaflet excision. The valve component has a non-expandable prosthetic valve and a self- or balloon-expandable coupling stent for attachment to the base stent, thereby fixing the position of the valve component relative to the base stent. The prosthetic valve may be a commercially available to valve with a sewing ring and the coupling stent attaches to the sewing ring. The system is particularly suited for rapid deployment of heart valves in a conventional open-heart surgical environment. A catheter-based system and method for deployment is provided. |
| US12011343B2 |
Skin fissure mitigation system
A skin fissure mitigation device includes a base and a sidewall coupled to the base in a concave arrangement to define a cavity structured to receive a heel of a foot of a user. The device includes an adhesive on a surface of the base or sidewall or both facing the heel of the foot of the user to adhere the device to the foot of the user. At least one of the base and the sidewall include an elastic material structured to apply tension to a bottom surface of the foot of the user to close skin fissures on the bottom surface of the foot of the user. The base and sidewall may also include tabs for increasing the tension in the device. |
| US12011342B2 |
Atraumatic bandage/dressing to cover wound, surgical incision, epidermal medical device, or non-medical application
Dressing or bandage for protecting a wound accidentally incurred, surgical incision deliberately made in the skin, epidermal delivery of medication, or musculotherapy of a human being or animal, said bandage/dressing having the primary characteristic of being significantly atraumatic upon removal of same by virtue of a novel stringlike member that is intentionally incorporated into or debossed into the construction of said parent bandage/dressing in a multi-spiral geometry, said stringlike member firstly being pulled gently and progressively in multiple turns around the wound site or epidermal treatment area to in effect significantly reduce the area of remaining/undisturbed adhesive between the bandage/dressing and patient's skin before the bandage/dressing is peeled away from the skin in conventional manner and thus affording the patient a significantly less traumatic experience. |
| US12011337B2 |
Wireless intraoral scanner for distributed intraoral scanning system
In embodiments set forth herein, an intraoral scanner comprises a body, a probe at one end of the body, the probe comprising a scanner head, a wireless communication module disposed within the body, one or more optical sensor, and a touchscreen disposed on the body. The one or more optical sensor is to receive light that enters the scanner head and generate intraoral scan data based on the light, wherein the wireless communication module is to wirelessly send the intraoral scan data to a first computing device. The touchscreen is configured to output a plurality of virtual buttons, detect a touch input associated with a virtual button of the plurality of virtual buttons, and provide a signal associated with the touch input of the virtual button to the first computing device. |
| US12011336B2 |
Tomography convergence-type oral scanner
A tomography convergence-type oral scanner includes an oral scanning unit comprising a projector including a first light source for generating visible light, and a camera for generating image data by receiving the visible light reflected from a tooth; an optical tomography scanning unit comprising an OCT body including a second light source that has a different wavelength from the first light source and generates a measurement light incident on the tooth, a beam splitter for splitting the measurement light into a reference light and a measurement light, a reference mirror that reflects the reference light, and a photodetector for detecting an interference light, and an OCT scan probe including a collimator for converting the measurement light into a parallel light and a MEMS mirror for reflecting the converted parallel light; and a dichroic mirror for transmitting the visible light and reflecting the parallel light, thereby irradiating a tooth to be measured. |
| US12011335B2 |
Light curing dental system
A light curing impression system comprising a light emitting tray that precisely distributes an optimal amount of curing light energy to internal, external and extra oral portions of the dental arch to cure impression material. The light curing impression system generally includes an LED light source, a light emitting impression tray, an activation module and impression material. |
| US12011333B2 |
Metal orthodontic mouth gag
A metal orthodontic mouth gag is provided, which includes an upper supporting frame, a lower supporting frame, a supporting wing of a left molar area and a supporting wing of a right molar area. The upper supporting frame is a serpentine upper bent rod which is made by a thin steel wire being sequentially wound up and down, and the lower supporting frame is a serpentine lower bent rod which is made by a thin steel wire being sequentially wound up and down. The supporting wing of the left molar area includes a left C-shaped supporting rod and a left blocking supporting frame, and the supporting wing of the right molar area includes a right C-shaped supporting rod and a right blocking supporting frame. The blocking supporting frames are connected into the corresponding C-shaped supporting rods. |
| US12011331B2 |
Dental curing light
An optical sensor for an instrument to form a closed-loop curing instrument that is configured to manage the quantity of delivered energy to a curable material, including a composite restoration for a tooth. The closed-loop curing instrument is configured to analyze a signal indicative of the light reflecting from the curable material, and to adjust light output based on the analysis. |
| US12011328B2 |
Method for scaling a porcelain material layer of a restoration and machining process
A method for scaling the porcelain material of a restoration and the associated machining process is invented, which comprises: establishing a data model of the restoration (S100); dividing the bonding surface or interface between veneer porcelain to be prepared and a restoration substrate into a finite number of element surfaces (S200); establishing the direction coordinate axis on every element surface as its reference axis for setting up a size and a thickness value of veneer porcelain of each element surface (S300); determining and specifying the size and thickness of the veneer porcelain of every element surface according to the preset size and thickness value, and completing the bonding surface by covering it with the veneer porcelain composed of all the element surfaces as scaled with those sizes and thickness values as referred to (S400); generating the outer contour of the veneer porcelain of a clinic restoration (S500). |
| US12011326B2 |
Laser apparatus and method of use for dental surgery
A laser and a minimally invasive dental surgical procedure using the laser to stimulate periodontal tissue formation. |
| US12011325B2 |
System and method for treatment of periodontic pockets using disposable inserts
A system and method for dental or surgical treatment of oral tissue, the system including a laser source; a hand piece; and a device for directing radiation emitted by the laser source to a treatment area (e.g., an oral treatment area), the device further including a disposable tube attachable to the hand piece and an optical element (e.g., a substantially cylindrical lens) mounted within the disposable tube and adapted to modify a profile and/or a direction of the radiation emitted from the tube. |
| US12011323B1 |
Multi-modal fiducial marker
A multi-layer fiducial marker includes a graphic pattern layer having an upper surface including a registration pattern and a lower surface coated with a radiopaque material and a hard coat film layer disposed over the radiopaque material. A ballistic gel layer is stacked underneath the graphic pattern layer and a first adhesive layer is disposed between the ballistic gel layer and the hard coat film layer. A second adhesive layer affixed to a lower surface of the ballistic gel to facilitate attachment of the marker to an imaging subject. |
| US12011322B2 |
Guide and support for performing craniofacial punctions
The present invention is for use in the field of instruments and devices adapted for surgery and diagnostics with instruments. Specifically, it relates to a device for enabling the punction of particular anatomical structures in the craniofacial area. The device comprises a support frame in the form of an adjustable headband which may be adapted to the user's anatomy, a sphere with two arms that hold a placement fastener onto the face or cranium of the user, applying pressure to a specific position through the use of screws or rings that allow free movement on the hinges of the arms. |
| US12011320B2 |
Systems and methods for surgical field item detection
Systems and methods are provided for a surgical needle counting device for an operating room. An example system includes a collecting enclosure and a counting apparatus having a sensor configured for determining when a needle is dropped into the collecting enclosure. The counting apparatus is configured to maintain a count of needles introduced into a surgical field associated with the operating room and a count of needles accounted for in the counting apparatus. |
| US12011319B2 |
System and method for locating an ultrasound imaging device from a multi-use electronic display device
An ultrasound imaging system comprising a multi-use electronic display device and an ultrasound imaging device. The multi-use electronic display device is capable of communicating with one or more ultrasound imaging devices and selecting which to connect with based on at least one of previously store information, user input, and information gathered from the ultrasound imaging devices. The multi-use electronic display device may communicate with the ultrasound imaging devices while they are in a low power standby state. This approach reduces the complexity of the pairing process and provides a means for quickly and easily selecting between multiple ultrasound imaging devices. |
| US12011315B2 |
Intracranial blood pressure estimation method and device
A method (20) and device for deriving an estimate of intracranial blood pressure based on motion data for a wall of an intracranial blood vessel, intracranial blood flow velocity, and a blood pressure signal measured at a location outside the brain. The method is based on identifying (28) a time offset between the two intracranial signals (vessel wall movement and vessel blood flow), and then applying (30) this offset to the blood pressure signal acquired from outside the brain to obtain a fourth signal, indicative of estimated intracranial blood pressure. |
| US12011312B2 |
Image based positioning and guidance system and methods of use
Systems, devices, and methods to accurately and precisely align a visualized axis with one or more objects in an image field during a procedure using an imager based positioner system attached to an electronic positioning device are described. Specific methods of implanting guide pins into a first pedicle and a second pedicle of a vertebrae of a patient through a lumen of a trocar to a target of interest are also described. |
| US12011310B2 |
Image quality compliance tool
The technology relates to a methods and systems for improving medical imaging procedures. An example method includes receiving a first set of quality metrics for a plurality of medical images acquired at a first imaging facility; receiving a second set of quality metrics for a second plurality of medical images acquired at a second imaging facility; comparing the first set of quality metrics to the second set of quality metrics; based on the comparison of the first set of quality metrics to the second set of quality metrics, generating a benchmark for at least one metric in the first set of quality metrics and the second set of quality metrics; generating facility data based on the generated benchmark and the first set of quality metrics; and sending the facility data to the first imaging facility. |
| US12011307B2 |
X-ray imaging device
When a first-stage push-button switch of an operation unit (2) is pressed, an X-ray imaging control unit (72) transmits a signal A for starting voice guidance to a signal output unit (73) for a voice guidance unit as well as a signal B for starting preparation of X-ray imaging to an X-ray tube control unit (71). At this time, when the pushing operation of the push-button switch is performed, the X-ray imaging control unit (72) immediately transmits the signal A for starting the voice guidance to the signal output unit (73) for the voice guidance unit but transmits the signal B for starting the X-ray imaging after a time t1 has elapsed. The time t1 is a time calculated by subtracting a time t3 required for preparing an X-ray tube (42) for performing X-ray imaging from a time t2 required for the voice guidance. |
| US12011303B2 |
Real-time pain detection and pain management system
The present invention provides a system for real-time pain detection, which comprises a means for acquiring biomedical signals relating to pain in a subject in need thereof, a computing means for transforming the acquired biomedical signals during a given period of time into the signal data for measurement of pain, analyzing the data to divide into two or more models, including at least a pain model which is defined by the data showing a peak-shaped profile and a non-pain model which is defined by the data showing a flat profile, whereby the pain status of the subject is measured based on the results of the analysis, a process means for generating an index of pain using the results of the analysis depending on the subject's demands or sensation, and a display showing the pain status of the subject. |
| US12011298B2 |
Membrane-based foot imaging apparatus including a camera for monitoring foot positioning
A foot imaging apparatus includes a support structure and a flexible membrane suspended from the support structure and configured to receive a foot thereon. The apparatus also includes a three-dimensional imager located under the flexible membrane and configured to acquire a topographical plantar image of the foot on the flexible membrane. The apparatus further includes a monitoring unit for monitoring a monitored region in order to evaluate a positioning of the foot on the flexible membrane. The monitoring unit includes a camera having a field of view, and at least one light deflector arranged to deflect light from the monitored region into the field of view of the camera. The camera acquires a monitoring image of the monitored region after deflection by the at least one light deflector. The monitoring image contains information about the positioning of the foot on the flexible membrane. A foot imaging method is also provided. |
| US12011292B2 |
Proximity sensor in pulse oximeter
Systems and methods are disclosed for proximity sensing in physiological sensors, and more specifically to using one or more proximity sensors located on or within a physiological sensor to determine the positioning of the physiological sensor on a patient measurement site. Accurate placement of a physiological sensor on the patient measurement site is a key factor in obtaining reliable measurement of physiological parameters of the patient. Proper alignment between a measurement site and a sensor optical assembly provides more accurate physiological measurement data. This alignment can be determined based on data from a proximity sensor or sensors placed on or within the physiological sensor. |
| US12011288B2 |
Method and system for remote transdermal alcohol monitoring
A system for remote transdermal alcohol monitoring includes and/or interfaces with a transdermal alcohol sensing device. Additionally or alternatively, the system can include and/or interface with any or all of: a user device; a supplementary alcohol sensing device; a set of supplementary sensors; a computing subsystem; a user interface; and/or any other components. A method for remote transdermal alcohol monitoring includes: receiving a set of inputs; determining a set of outputs; and triggering an action based on the set of outputs. |
| US12011286B2 |
Detecting undiagnosed sleep disordered breathing using daytime sleepiness and nighttime obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) severity
An apparatus and method for detecting undiagnosed sleep disordered breathing uses daytime sleepiness and nighttime Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) severity. This involves detecting people with excessive daytime sleepiness (and high likelihood of falling asleep during the day) caused by OSA through objective and subjective daytime and nighttime monitoring. Screening is provided for those who are most likely to be suffering a daytime impact of their sleep apnea and thus most likely to respond positively to a potential diagnosis, and notifying these people is also provided. |
| US12011281B2 |
Quantifying motor function using eeg signals
A motor control score is automatically generated for a subject based on electroencephalography (EEG) data represented as a plurality of EEG waveforms obtained from a plurality of EEG electrodes. Each waveform is separated into at least one window, containing a portion of the EEG waveform representative of neural activity corresponding to a movement performed by the subject. At least one or more frequency components and/or signal components are determined from the EEG data in the window, and a motor control score is determined based on these components. The frequency components may correspond to event-related desynchronization (ERD) response frequency band and event-related synchronization (ERS) response frequency band. In other embodiments, the frequency components correspond to a phase response and the signal components correspond to a signal power spectrum density of the window, which are provided to a primary neural network model to determine the motor control score. |
| US12011279B2 |
Electro-anatomic mapping system
An electro-anatomic mapping system is configured, in accordance with a preferred embodiment (and not limited thereto) to: (A) receive a first reference response signal from a first medical device, in which the first reference response signal is configured to be utilized by the electro-anatomic mapping system for formation of a first medical image; and (B) receive a second reference response signal from the first medical device, in which the second reference response signal is configured to be utilized by the electro-anatomic mapping system for forming a second medical image, and in which the second medical image, in use, depicts image noise interference resulting from activation of a second medical device. |
| US12011277B2 |
RR interval ECG data distribution display method and device, computer equipment and medium
The present invention discloses an RR interval ECG data distribution display method. The RR interval ECG data distribution display method includes: extracting an RR interval from a dynamic electrocardiogram, and dividing the RR interval according to the preset time interval to obtain N sub-RR intervals; obtaining the ECG data of the RR interval, wherein the ECG data includes at least two heartbeat types and the number of heartbeats corresponding to each of the heartbeat types; traversing the ECG data of each of the sub-RR intervals, and performing the cumulative summation operation on the number of heartbeats corresponding to the same heartbeat type to obtain the number of heartbeats of each heartbeat type in the N sub-RR intervals; and displaying the number of heartbeats of each heartbeat type and the heartbeat types in the N sub-RR intervals in the form of a distribution diagram. |
| US12011275B2 |
Method and apparatus for wide-band phase gradient signal acquisition
The present disclosure facilitates capture of biosignal such as biopotential signals in microvolts, or sub-microvolts, resolutions that are at, or significantly below, the noise-floor of conventional electrocardiographic and biosignal acquisition instruments. In some embodiments, the exemplified system disclosed herein facilitates the acquisition and recording of wide-band phase gradient signals (e.g., wide-band cardiac phase gradient signals, wide-band cerebral phase gradient signals) that are simultaneously sampled, in some embodiments, having a temporal skew less than about 1 μs, and in other embodiments, having a temporal skew not more than about 10 femtoseconds. Notably, the exemplified system minimizes non-linear distortions (e.g., those that can be introduced via certain filters) in the acquired wide-band phase gradient signal so as to not affect the information therein. |
| US12011269B2 |
Electrophysiological signal processing method, corresponding system, computer program product and vehicle
In an embodiment, a method of processing an electrophysiological signal includes collecting the electrophysiological signal that is indicative of a level of attention of a human; filtering the electrophysiological signal via joint low-pass and high-pass filtering using a set of filtering parameters including low-pass filters parameters and high-pass filters parameters having a set of low-pass cut-off frequencies and a set of high-pass cut-off frequencies respectively. The method further includes applying artificial neural network processing to the filtered electrophysiological signal to extract therefrom a set of features of the electrophysiological signal. The method further includes applying classifier processing to the set of features extracted from the filtered electrophysiological signal and producing a classification signal indicative of the level of attention of the human. The method further includes generating a trigger signal to trigger a user circuit based on the classification signal. |
| US12011268B2 |
Detecting an analyte in a body fluid
A medical device for detecting at least one analyte in a body fluid, a method for assembling the medical device and a method of using the medical device are disclosed. The medical device comprises: an analyte sensor having an insertable portion; an insertion cannula receiving the insertable portion of the analyte sensor; an electronics unit connected with the analyte sensor; and a housing comprising an electronics compartment receiving the electronics unit and-a sensor compartment receiving the analyte sensor, the sensor compartment forming a sealed compartment receiving the insertable portion of the analyte sensor, the sealed compartment comprising detachable upper and lower caps, the lower cap configured for detachment before insertion, the insertion cannula being attached to the upper cap, wherein detaching the upper cap after insertion removes the insertion cannula, wherein the electronics compartment at least partially surrounds the sensor compartment. |
| US12011261B2 |
Autonomous diagnosis of ear diseases from biomarker data
A fully autonomous system is used to diagnose an ear infection in a patient. For example, a processor receives patient data about a patient, the patient data comprising at least one of: patient history from medical records for the patient, one or more vitals measurements of the patient, and answers from the patient about the patient's condition. The processor receives a set of biomarker features extracted from measurement data taken from an ear of the patient. The processor synthesizes the patient data and the biomarker features into input data, and applies the synthesized input data to a trained diagnostic model, the diagnostic model comprising a machine learning model configured to output a probability-based diagnosis of an ear infection from the synthesized input data. The processor outputs the determined diagnosis from the diagnostic model. A service may then determine a therapy for the patient based on the determined diagnosis. |
| US12011260B2 |
High-resolution portable biometric reader for newborns
The present patent of invention describes a high-resolution portable biometric reader for newborns that, according to the characteristics thereof, provides for the creation of a biometric reader for newborns (1) in a curved portable structure of electronic type and based on a frame and a comfortable handle enabling the operator to hold the reader in a single hand and arrange the capture surface area according to the newborn's position thus enabling the fingerprints of the newborn and those of the mother to be digitally captured using the frustrated total internal reflection technique with a prism as an optical system (4) having a resolution greater than 29 lp/mm (1450 ppi) over the entire capture area of more than 18×36 mm, so as to provide full optimization in the capturing procedures for fingerprint, palm-print and footprint imaging of newborn babies and the fingerprints of the respective mothers, i.e., the simultaneous registration of the fingerprints of both the baby and the mother and the subsequent inclusion in a medical register system to improve record tracking. |
| US12011259B2 |
Systems and methods for fall detection
A system for monitoring and detecting the gait and other health related parameters of a user. One such parameter is monitoring of medication compliance and treatment session attendance done by a medication and liquid dispensing apparatus, which combines mechanical dispensing of medication. These parameters are provided in standard of care summaries to care providers, and are continually reported by the Optimum Recognition Blueprint as Standard of Care Summaries to care providers, as well as communicated to the end-user by the Virtual Caregiver Interface. |
| US12011257B2 |
Wearable device to monitor musculoskeletal loading, estimate tissue microdamage and provide injury risk biofeedback
A wearable device operably worn by a user for monitoring musculoskeletal loading on structure inside the body of the user includes a plurality of sensors, each sensor operably worn by the user at a predetermined location and configured to detect information about a biomechanical activity of musculoskeletal tissues, a limb segment orientation, and/or a loading magnitude or location thereon; and a processing unit in communication with the plurality of sensors and configured to process the detected information by the plurality of sensors to estimate the musculoskeletal loading, and communicate the estimated musculoskeletal loading to the user and/or a party of interest. |
| US12011256B2 |
Device and method for determining gestational age
Described is a device for determining gestational age and methods for determining gestational age at birth by measuring parameters associated with photobiological properties of the skin such as reflectance or reflectivity by measuring diffused or scattered portions of the light beam incident on the skin, as well as the erythema index, along with clinical parameters of the newborn such as gender, the use of phototherapy, birth weight and time spent in incubator. The ability to obtain a realistic estimate of the age of the conceptus quickly, non-invasively and at low cost makes it possible to provide care suited to the needs of the newborn, to assess the chances of survival and to affect the short- and long-term prognosis of the newborn. The correct determination of gestational age at birth also influences clinical follow-up protocols in infancy and vital statistics. |
| US12011254B2 |
System for and method of temperature-sensitive frozen tissue imaging for cryoablation monitoring
The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for generating images using short tau inversion recovery, ultrashort echo time (STIR-UTE) MRI sequences. The STIR-UTE MRI sequences can be used to generate images that can differentiate between regions that are at temperatures that are either lethal or non-lethal to cell life. Thus, these sequences can be beneficial for implementations such as in monitoring cryoablation procedures. |
| US12011253B2 |
Method for generating a respiratory datum and associated device
A method for generating a respiratory datum for a user includes generating a multimedia instruction that is timestamped via software of an electronic terminal and transmitting this multimedia instruction to the user via a transmission system; measuring the air pressure in a fluid exhalation chamber of a respiration unit for receiving the air exhaled and/or inhaled by a user; and generating a respiratory datum quantifying the respiratory performance of the user. |
| US12011252B2 |
Sensors for in-vivo measurements
In one embodiment, a sensor includes a capsule having a cavity and a sheath, a transducer coupled to electronic circuitry in the cavity, and a clip outside the capsule. The capsule and the clip are configured to hold in vivo an object within an opening between the capsule and the clip. The transducer is configured to detect an incoming signal indicative of a physiological parameter of the object being held, and the electronic circuitry is configured to wirelessly transmit a signal containing information about the physiological parameter obtained from the incoming signal. The sensor is part of a measurement system to measure the physiological parameter. Another embodiment describes a method using the measurement system. |
| US12011249B2 |
Systems and methods for tomography imaging
The present disclosure provides systems and methods for tomography imaging. The systems and methods may obtain an ultrasonic signal indicating a movement state of a position of an object (e.g., a position inside the object). The ultrasonic signal may be acquired by at least one laser ultrasonic component of a medical device. The systems and methods may determine, based on the ultrasonic signal, movement information of the position of the object. The systems and methods may obtain, based on the movement information of the position, target image data of the object using an imaging component of the medical device. |
| US12011247B2 |
Finger-worn oral procedure apparatus and method
A device and methods for making and using an oral procedure apparatus include a tubular member and a flange. The tubular member forms a lumen extending from a first end of the tubular member to a second end of the tubular member, the lumen having a lumen cross-section sized to admit a human finger extending through the lumen, the tubular member having a tubular cross-section sized to be admitted into a mouth of a patient, the tubular member formed from a material substantially resilient against a bite from the mouth of the patient. The flange is coupled to the first end of the tubular member, the flange having a flange cross-section sized larger than the mouth of the patient. |
| US12011246B2 |
Multi-catheter flexible robotic system
A multicatheter subsystem is provided for a steerable catheter robotic system. The subsystem includes a flexible output sheath, a plurality of flexible multi-lumen assemblies and a plurality of robotic instruments for performing a surgical procedure. The plurality of flexible multi-lumen assemblies extends through the outer sheath. Each of the multi-lumen assemblies has a proximal end and a distal end. Each of the robotic instruments is operatively and removably attachable to the distal end of one of the multi-lumen assemblies such that each instrument is teleoperable independently of every other robotic instrument. At least a first of the robotic instruments includes a plurality of interconnected articulating segments. Each of the articulating segments is operatively and removably attachable to a different one of the multi-lumen assemblies. |
| US12011243B2 |
Force sense display device and force sense display method of medical robot system
A medical robot system including a memory and a central processing unit that performs operations including receiving measurement signals of forces measured at two or more points on one or both of a surgical tool and a slave device that supports the surgical tool, generating image information for displaying information of the forces as images in association with the two or more points at which the forces are measured, based on the measurement signals, and outputting the image information that is generated to a display device that displays the image information in a second display region of the display device which is different from a first display region of the display device in which information on operation of the surgical tool is displayed. |
| US12011240B2 |
Surgical robotic arm control system and surgical robotic arm control method
A surgical robotic arm control system and a surgical robotic arm control method are provided. The surgical robotic arm control system includes a surgical robotic arm, a first image capturing unit, a second image capturing unit, and a processor. The first image capturing unit is used for obtaining a field image. The field image includes a first target image of a target object. The second image capturing unit is disposed at an end position of the surgical robotic arm and is used to obtain a second target image of the target object. The processor analyzes the field image to obtain robotic arm movement information, and controls the surgical robotic arm to move to approach the target object. The processor analyzes the target image to obtain robotic arm rotation information, and controls an angle and a posture of the surgical robotic arm. |
| US12011237B2 |
System and method of gesture detection and device positioning
A system according to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure includes an imaging source; an imaging detector; a depth sensor; and a controller, where the controller receives image information from the depth sensor, determines a gesture in relation to a working volume, and moves the imaging source and the imaging detector relative to the working volume based on the gesture. |
| US12011236B2 |
Systems and methods for rendering alerts in a display of a teleoperational system
A method comprises displaying a surgical environment image. The surgical environment image includes a field of view image obtained by a first imaging system. The method also includes receiving alert information and providing an alert indication, based upon the alert information, within the surgical environment image by altering a portion of the surgical environment image. |
| US12011231B2 |
Method for correcting electrode positions of an elongated medical device
The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods that account for measurement errors acquired from electrodes of a medical device prior to generating an image of the medical device. A correction model is initially generated utilizing a specialized testing catheter that incorporates both electrodes and magnetic sensors. The testing catheter is identically configured to a clinical catheter that has no or fewer magnetic sensors. The testing catheter is used to collect responses (e.g., positions) from the magnetic sensors and electrodes. Electrode positions calculated from the more accurate magnetic sensors are mapped to potentially distorted positions determined from the electrode responses. The correction model (e.g., machine-learning algorithm) is trained using such relationships. Once trained, the correction model is implemented to adjust raw electrode responses prior to generating an image of a medical device. The correction model may adjust raw electrode responses of a clinical usage catheter that lacks magnetic sensors. |
| US12011230B2 |
Calibration method and device for dental implant navigation surgery, and tracking method and device for dental implant navigation surgery
Embodiments of the present application provide a calibration method and device for dental implant navigation surgery, and a tracking method and device for dental implant navigation surgery. The calibration method comprises: (110) obtaining a position of a scanning area (304) relative to a second visual marker (306) based on a spatial position of a first visual marker (305) disposed on a scanning device (302), a spatial position of the second visual marker (306) disposed on a surgical area (303), and a scanning position of the scanning area (304) obtained by scanning with the scanning device (302); and (120) registering the position of the scanning area (304) relative to the second visual marker (306) with a three-dimensional scene to obtain a transformation matrix, and applying the transformation matrix to the tracking of a surgical instrument. Therefore, the position change of a surgical instrument may be reflected in real time in the three-dimensional scene without implanting a marker point into the body of a patient, even if the patient's head moves during the surgery, thereby accurately tracking the surgical instrument in real time. |
| US12011219B2 |
Electrosurgical instrument
An electrode structure for a distal tip of an electrosurgical instrument that enables efficient delivery of radiofrequency (RF) energy in a forward (distal) direction and uniform delivery of microwave energy for ablation in a region surrounding the distal tip. The instrument comprises a tip body having a first electrode and a second electrode, where the second electrode is spaced from the first electrode exposed dielectric material. The first electrode is connected through the tip body to an inner conductor of a coaxial feed. The second electrode is electrically connected to the outer conductor of the coaxial feed by a field-shaping conductive structure formed in or on the tip body. The field-shaping conductive structure is configured to shape a radiation profile of microwave energy emitted from the tip body. |
| US12011218B2 |
Methods, devices, and support structures for assembling optical fibers in catheter tips
Described herein are methods, devices, and support structures for assembling optical fibers in catheter tips and facilitating alignment and structural support. A method for assembling a plurality of optical fibers and lenses in a support structure for an ablation catheter includes providing a support structure with a proximal end, a body, and a distal end, the distal end including a plurality of alignment orifices or slits. A plurality of optical fibers are threaded through the alignment orifices or slits, such that each optical fiber is threaded through a corresponding alignment orifice or slit. An adhesive material is applied at each alignment orifice or slit to secure the optical fibers, and the plurality of optical fibers are then cleaved at the distal end to remove portions of the fibers extending out of the distal end. Finally, a lens is attached to each of the ends of the plurality of optical fibers. |
| US12011216B2 |
Irrigated catheter with internal position sensor
A catheter carries a position sensor in a distal, on-axis position in an irrigated ablation tip electrode. The tip electrode has a shell wall that defines a cavity through which fluid flows and exits via fluid ports formed in the shell wall. The cavity is sealed by an internal member extends into the cavity with a baffle portion and a distal portion. The distal portion safely houses the position sensor and the baffle portion diffuses and disperses fluid entering the tip electrode for a more uniform flow through the cavity. The distal portion is configured to provide an annular region that runs along the length of the tip electrode to better feed fluid to the more distal fluid ports on the tip electrode for more uniform cooling at all locations on the tip electrode. |
| US12011214B2 |
Systems, methods, and devices for monitoring and treatment of tissues within and/or through a lumen wall
A system for controlled sympathectomy procedures is disclosed. A system for controlled micro ablation procedures is disclosed. Methods for performing a controlled surgical procedure are disclosed. A system for performing controlled surgical procedures in a minimally invasive manner is disclosed. Systems and methods for accessing target tissues as part of a neuromodulation procedure from within a lumen are disclosed. |
| US12011213B2 |
System and method for treating epistaxis
A method of treating epistaxis includes inserting a distal end of an endoscope into a nasal cavity of a patient. At least the distal end of the endoscope includes a working channel. The method includes advancing a distal end of an RF ablation catheter through the working channel of the endoscope. The method also includes ablating tissue in a posterior nasal region of the nasal cavity using RF energy transmitted by the RF ablation catheter. |
| US12011204B2 |
Flow rate control for a cooled medical probe assembly
Cooling systems for medical probe assemblies are provided. For example, a cooling system comprises a pump assembly including a control unit having a controller, a motor, and a pump head driven by the motor; a fluid reservoir; a lumen for delivering a cooling fluid to the medical probe assembly distal end; tubing extending through the pump head for conveying the cooling fluid from the fluid reservoir to the lumen; and a flow sensor for sensing the cooling fluid flow rate. The pump head is disposed between the fluid reservoir and the medical probe assembly to pump the cooling fluid from the fluid reservoir to the lumen. The flow sensor is disposed between the pump head and the medical probe assembly to sense the cooling fluid flow rate. Methods for controlling fluid flow rate through a cooling circuit and systems for using a plurality of medical probe assemblies also are provided. |
| US12011198B2 |
Humeral nail
A humeral nail can include a nail longitudinal axis extending from a proximal portion to a distal portion, a first proximal through bore defining a first screw trajectory, a second proximal through bore defining a second screw trajectory, a third proximal through bore defining a third screw trajectory, a descending through bore defining a descending screw trajectory, and a calcar through bore defining a calcar screw trajectory. The first, second and third screw trajectories extend transverse to the nail longitudinal axis, the descending screw trajectory extends anterior to posterior and proximal to distal, and the calcar screw trajectory extends distal to proximal, anterior to posterior, and lateral to medial. In some examples, the calcar through bore defines at least two calcar screw trajectories. |
| US12011192B2 |
Coupling assembly for coupling a rod to a bone anchoring element, polyaxial bone anchoring device and modular stabilization device
A coupling assembly for coupling a rod to a bone anchoring element, and including a receiving part having a first end, a second end, and an accommodation space having an opening at the second end for inserting a head of the bone anchoring element, a pressure element insertable from the first end, positionable in the accommodation space, and configured to hold the head, the pressure element having at least one spring portion extending circumferentially around the pressure element and being radially compressible, and a rod receiving element separable from the pressure element, wherein in a first position, the spring portion is configured to engage an engagement structure at an inner wall of the receiving part to prevent movement of the pressure element towards the first end, and wherein the rod receiving element is configured to move the pressure element from the first position towards the second end. |
| US12011191B2 |
Bedside stereotactic ultrasound guidance device, system and method
The present invention provides fixation devices, locking assemblies, and methods for using the same. The fixation devices of the invention are capable of accurate insertion of medical devices by providing detection means of a patient's internal anatomy and localizing a desired target. The devices are capable of locking into position to maintain accuracy. |
| US12011190B2 |
Ultrasonic spinal surgery method and associated surgical instrument
An elongate ultrasonic dissector-shaver probe has a laterally enlarged head extending distally and transversely from a distal end of a shaft and provided with sets of spiraling ribs. In a disc space preparation procedure, the probe is inserted into a spinal disc between two vertebral endplates, ultrasonic vibratory energy is conducted into the probe, and the probe is manipulated to move the laterally enlarged head in three spatial directions within the spinal disc to thereby disrupt and shred the spinal disc material into fragments extracted from the space, in part by suction and in part by using forceps to pull spinal disc fragments from the operative space or surgical site between the vertebral endplates. |
| US12011186B2 |
Bevel tip expandable mouth catheter with reinforcing ring
The designs and methods disclosed herein are for a clot retrieval catheter with a large bore shaft and a distal braid-supported tip that is expandable to a diameter larger than the outer sheath through which it is delivered. The distal mouth of the tip can be beveled at an angle inclined from the longitudinal axis of the shaft. The braided tip can be braced with a reinforcing ring which can be welded or overmolded to the distal end of the braid and prevents the tip from collapsing under aspiration forces. The reinforcing ring can have relief features positioned to allow the oblique orientation of the ring to maintain a circular inner channel when the tip is compressed and delivered through a guide sheath and expanded at a target site. The distal tip can be expanded to a profile that is either symmetric or asymmetric with the catheter shaft. |
| US12011185B2 |
Intravascular lithotripsy catheter with interfering shock waves
The present invention provides a catheter for treating an occlusion in a body lumen. The catheter includes an elongated tube, a first electrode pair and a second electrode pair each configured to generate shock waves. The catheter also includes a flexible polymer enclosure that is fillable with conductive fluid and wrapped circumferentially around at least a portion of the elongated tube such that it surrounds the first and second electrode pairs. The first and second electrode pairs can be arranged relative to one another to promote interference between shock waves generated at the electrode pairs when voltage is delivered across the electrodes of each pair. Electrode pairs can be longitudinally adjacent (spaced a relatively small longitudinal distance apart), longitudinally aligned (at the same longitudinal location), circumferentially offset (offset about the circumference of the catheter), circumferentially aligned (at the same circumferential location), or any combination of any of the above. |
| US12011184B2 |
Methods and apparatus for plaque disruption
Balloon catheters, sleeves, cages, and endoluminal prostheses are provided with stress-applying and spacing features coupled to expandable surfaces thereof. The stress-applying features may have blunt and/or rounded contact regions which contact tissue or calcified regions in the vasculature. The contact regions dent or fracture occlusive material on the wall of a vascular lumen and/or patient valve leaflets when expanded. The spacing features permit blood, drug, and contrast perfusion past structures expanded in the vasculature, particularly balloon catheters. |
| US12011183B2 |
Surgical drill guide
Drill guides are disclosed herein that include a tapered projection that hooks under a bone to position the drill guide relative to the bone. The drill guide is used to drill a hole that receives a suture anchor. |
| US12011182B2 |
Medical devices and related methods for transforming bone, other tissue, or material
Medical devices and related methods for transforming bone, other tissue, or other material are disclosed herein. According to an aspect, a cutting device includes a static casing that defines a sheathing slot and an opening. The sheathing slot extends to the opening and has a first height at an end of the opening. Further, the bone cutting device includes a horn including a first end and a second end. The first end is configured to operatively connect to a source of movement. Further, the second end includes a cutting component having a second height. The first height is greater than the second height. |
| US12011181B2 |
Endoscopic system with pump control
Endoscopic image analysis, endoscopic procedure analysis, and/or component control systems, methods and techniques are disclosed that can analyze images of an endoscopic system and/or affect an endoscopic system to enhance operation, user and patient experience, and usability of image data and other case data. |
| US12011179B2 |
Tibial guide transfer instruments and methods
Systems, methods, kits, and devices for transferring kinematic alignment references from the distal aspect of a femur to the proximal aspect of an adjacent tibia. An exemplary assembly includes a distally referencing linking drill guide assembly comprising: a linking drill guide comprising: a femoral portion, the femoral portion configured to engage a first femoral engagement member, a tibial portion, the tibial portion configured to engage a first tibial engagement member, and a body connecting the femoral portion to the tibial portion, and a femoral referencing instrument, the femoral referencing instrument having a first complimentary femoral engagement member, wherein the assembly has an engaged configuration when the first femoral engagement member engages the first complimentary femoral engagement member, and wherein the assembly has a disengaged configuration when the first femoral engagement member does not engage the first complementary femoral engagement member. |
| US12011178B2 |
Apparatus for displacement of blood to mitigate peripheral nerve neuropathy
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to devices, systems and methods adapted for implementing intermittent displacement of blood to mitigate peripheral nerve neuropathy such as that induced by chemotherapeutic agents (i.e., chemotherapy-induced neuropathy (CIN)) that are administered to a patient. Such devices, systems and methods advantageously provide for precise, uniform and controlled blood flow occluding (and optionally blood displacing) compression along irregular surfaces of an appendage of a patient. Such precise, uniform and controlled blood occluding compression is imparted upon the epidermal and dermis skin layers within the aforementioned areas of a patient's extremities to decrease the time that free nerve endings located in the epidermal and encapsulated nerve endings located in the dermis skin layers are exposed to nerve damaging chemotherapy chemicals, thereby substantially decreasing CIN caused by prolonged exposure to such chemicals. |
| US12011175B2 |
Vaso-occlusive devices with in-situ stiffening
A vaso-occlusive device is constructed out of dissimilar metallic materials that are in contact or otherwise in close proximity with one another, thereby causing the device to undergo galvanic corrosion when exposed to an electrolytic medium, such as blood or other body fluid, wherein one of the dissimilar metallic materials is zirconium or zirconium alloy to create a corrosive product including zirconia having a relatively high hardness, a relatively high fracture toughness, and a relatively high stability when the device is implanted in a vasculature site, such as an aneurysm. |
| US12011174B2 |
Occlusion systems
An occlusion device with particular utility in occlusion of left atrial appendages is described. The occlusion device utilizes an inflatable balloon comprising a proximal portion to inflate with an inflation fluid delivered by an outer catheter body and conform to a shape of the left atrial appendage and a distal portion to fill with an adhesive delivered by an inner catheter body. The distal portion of the inflatable balloon sticks to the tissue wall of the left atrial appendage. The outer catheter body is configured to position the inner catheter body inside the outer catheter body. |
| US12011172B2 |
Occlusion catheter system for full or partial occlusion
An occlusion catheter system for full or partial occlusion of a vessel includes an occlusion balloon. The balloon is positioned in a folded, uninflated configuration around a central shaft, a proximal shaft, and a distal shaft of the occlusion catheter system, having an outer diameter less than seven French. The balloon is constructed of a semi-compliant or non-compliant material and is sized to have a blown diameter between approximately ten percent to sixty percent greater than the inner diameter of the vessel, whereby an outer surface of the balloon comes into full diametric contact with an inner surface of the vessel upon partial inflation of the balloon and folds are formed in the outer surface of the balloon. The folds define flow channels with inner surfaces of the vessel or with portions of the outer surface of the balloon that allow partial blood flow past the balloon. |
| US12011171B2 |
Systems and methods for inhibiting premature embolic implant deployment
Disclosed herein are various exemplary systems, devices, and methods for inhibiting premature implant deployment. The delivery member can include a body including a lumen extending therethrough, the body including a compressed distal portion. The delivery member can include a pull wire extending through the lumen. The pull wire can include a pull wire portion that extends radially to abut a sidewall of the body to provide frictional resistance against the body. The pull wire can be positioned to secure the implantable medical device to the delivery member, and the pull wire portion can be effective to inhibit premature detachment of the implant by inhibiting proximal translation of the pull wire due to the frictional resistance provided by the pull wire portion against the body. |
| US12011170B2 |
Band for surgical wound suture
A band for surgical wound suture includes a first band having a first left band and a first right band and a second band located above the first band and having a second left band and a second right band, in which the first left band is connected to the second right band, and the second right band is connected to the first left band. The band for surgical wound suture provides advantages that an incision may be sutured by a simple operation of pulling the left and right bands to the left and right and attaching them, a feeling of heterogeneity after a suturing procedure may be minimized with a suturing device having a small volume and having almost no hard parts, and furthermore, the incision may be joined and firmly fixed by a wide and sturdy joint joined to both sides of the incision. |
| US12011169B2 |
Surgical stapler with self-adjusting staple height
A surgical stapler is provided that includes a spring loaded lift that automatically adjusts a staple cartridge and/or staple formation between a range of sizes. The lift is automatically released as the staple firing mechanism begins its forward translation of the firing sequence. The automatic one-way adjustment also adjusts the staple cartridge while maintaining the cartridge parallel to the anvil to provide consistent staple formations. |
| US12011168B2 |
Surgical stapling instrument
A surgical instrument includes an elongate shaft and an end effector. The end effector includes a jaw, and a coupling member configured to receive a first and second reload and to removably couple the first and second reload to the end effector. The coupling member is configured to retain the first reload in a closed position relative to the jaw such that the jaw and the first reload have a tissue gap therebetween. The coupling member is configured to retain the second reload in a closed position relative to the jaw such that the jaw and the second reload have a tissue gap therebetween that is larger than the first tissue gap. The instrument is designed to accommodate reloads with different tissue gaps between the first jaw and the reload, thereby allowing an operator to treat tissue of varying sizes, shapes and thicknesses with the same surgical instrument. |
| US12011167B2 |
System and method for variable velocity instrument
A system and method of variable velocity control of an instrument by a computer-assisted device includes a computer-assisted device that includes an actuator and one or more processors. To perform an operation with an instrument coupled to the computer-assisted device, the one or more processors are configured to set a velocity set point of the actuator to an initial velocity, monitor force or torque applied by the actuator to actuate the instrument, when the applied force or torque is above a first force or torque limit, determine whether a total duration of a set of pauses occurring during the operation of the instrument is below a maximum pause threshold, and in response to determining that the total duration is below the maximum pause threshold, pause the operation of the instrument. |
| US12011164B2 |
Cartridge-based firing lockout mechanism for surgical stapler
A surgical stapling instrument includes a shaft assembly and an end effector. The end effector includes a first jaw having an anvil, a second jaw configured to removably receive a staple cartridge, and a driving assembly translatable distally through the second jaw for pivoting the second jaw toward the first jaw to clamp tissue between the first jaw and the second jaw. The instrument also includes a lockout mechanism configured to transition between a first state in which the lockout mechanism prevents distal translation of the driving assembly through the second jaw, and a second state in which the lockout mechanism permits distal translation of the driving assembly through the second jaw. The lockout mechanism is configured to transition from the first state to the second state when the staple cartridge is removably received by the second jaw. |
| US12011163B2 |
Prediction of tissue irregularities based on biomarker monitoring
Tissue irregularity complication(s) may be predicted based on biomarker measurements obtained before a surgery and/or during the surgery via one or more sensing systems. For example, a computing system may monitor the patient biomarker(s) including tissue perfusion pressure, lactate, oxygen saturation, VO2Max, respiration rate, autonomic tone, sweat rate, heart rate variability, skin conductance, GI motility, edema and/or hydration state. Based on the prediction, the computing system may generate a control signal configured to alter a matter in which a surgical cutting and stapling device and/or a surgical energy operate, to adjust a surgical procedure plan, to adjust a surgical instrument selection, indicate a probability of the tissue irregularity complication, and/or to indicate a suggested adjustment to surgical procedure plan, surgical approach, and/or surgical instrument selection. |
| US12011162B2 |
Suture release constructs and methods of tissue fixation
Reinforced surgical constructs and methods of tissue repairs. A surgical construct can offer both repair and shuttling capabilities to allow for a single pass to load multiple sutures at once. A surgical construct includes one or more repair sutures provided with one or more junctions (one or more releasable stitches), to allow the repair sutures to be joined and subsequently released. At least one of the one or more junctions (releasable stitches) can be formed by weaving back and forth another flexible strand (releasing suture) through the one or more repair sutures. When the flexible strand is pulled, it pulls out the one or more junctions (releasable stitches) from the repair sutures, freeing the repair sutures. The surgical construct may be part of a knotless or knotted construct. |
| US12011159B2 |
Length of self-retaining suture and method and device for using the same
A method and device for anchoring a length of self-retaining suture. The method of anchoring includes providing for an assembly having a length of self-retaining suture and a suture insertion device. The length of suture includes at least a portion of the length having a plurality of retainers thereon extending in a first direction. The insertion device has a length and a recess to receive a portion of the suture length. The method further includes placing a portion of the suture length in the recess and inserting the device into the body of a mammal until the recess reaches a predetermined location thereby forming an insertion pathway. The method further includes retrieving the insertion device from the body by moving the insertion device in a direction substantially opposed to the insertion pathway. |
| US12011147B2 |
Actuation handle for accessory devices
The present disclosure provides an actuation device that comprises: (a) a device body that comprises a first fixation mechanism configured to affix a proximal end of a first elongate member of an accessory device to the device body, (b) an actuator that comprises an operable mechanism and a second fixation mechanism configured to affix a proximal end of a second elongate member of the accessory device to the actuator, wherein the operable mechanism is configured to move the second elongate member relative to the first elongate member, and (c) a fastener configured to attach the device body to an endoscope. The present disclosure further provides endoscopic systems comprising an actuation device of this type in an assembly with an endoscope and an accessory device, and also provides kits that comprise an actuation device of this type and one or more accessory devices. |
| US12011144B2 |
Devices, systems, and methods for fluid control in endoscope systems
Various embodiments are generally directed to devices, systems, and methods for controlling the flow of fluids in endoscopic systems, such as endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) enabled endoscopes. Some embodiments are particularly directed to valve sets and/or valve interface mechanisms for controlling air, water, and/or suction flow through a valve well for an endoscopic system. Several embodiments are directed to user interface mechanisms and techniques for enabling an operator to interact with and control endoscope valves. Many embodiments are directed to mechanisms and techniques for translating interface input motion into valve control motions. In one or more embodiments, the valve sets and/or valve interface mechanisms may be disposable. |
| US12011142B2 |
Electronic endoscope system
This electronic endoscope system includes an evaluation unit that evaluates an extent of a lesion by processing an image inside an organ image-captured by an electronic endoscope. The evaluation unit includes: an image evaluation value calculation unit that calculates an image evaluation value for the captured image; a lesion evaluation unit that calculates a representative evaluation value of image evaluation values from the image evaluation value for each of a plurality of spaces to evaluate the spread of the lesion; and a lesion evaluation adjustment unit that sets, for an empty section for which a representative evaluation value is not generated, as an estimated representative evaluation value, one image evaluation value for a non-empty section, or a representative evaluation value obtained on the basis of the image evaluation value, and that assigns the estimated representative evaluation value to the empty section. |
| US12011139B2 |
Robotic device with energy storage device
A robotic device comprising: an energy storage device; and a controller configured to determine whether a quantity of energy stored in the energy storage device is below a predetermined energy level, wherein: the robotic device is configured to perform a cleaning task if the determined quantity of energy is not below the predetermined energy level; if the determined quantity of energy is below the predetermined energy level: the controller is configured to estimate a likelihood of the robotic device being capable of locating a recharging base station; and in dependence on the estimated likelihood, the robotic device is configured to seek the recharging base station or perform the cleaning task. |
| US12011129B1 |
Extraction cleaner
An extraction cleaner may include a base, an upright body pivotally coupled to the base, a supply tank removably coupled to the upright body and a recovery tank removably coupled to the upright body. The base may include a non-removable door and a removable suction nozzle. At least one fluid dispensing nozzle may be provided on the door. The door may be pivotally coupled to the base for providing access to an agitator. The cleaner may include and auto-spray configuration. The cleaner may include a support on the upright portion for the recovery tank. The cleaner may include an additive tank received in a receptacle of the supply tank. The recovery tank may include a float and/or an airflow management configuration. The cleaner may include a cleaning tool and a suction changeover valve and/or a fluid changeover valve. The cleaner may include a mixing valve for supplying fluid to a fluid changeover valve. A cleaning composition including an aqueous based cleaning solution mixed, on demand, with an aqueous based oxidizing solution is also provided. |
| US12011128B2 |
Sterilizer for autonomous robotic cleaner
A sterilizer for an autonomous robotic cleaner is revealed. An ultraviolet (UV) sterilizer is disposed on a top surface of an autonomous robotic cleaner. When the autonomous robotic cleaner is moved for cleaning the floor, consumers can activate the UV sterilizer by remote control to perform sterilization of indoor environments according to their needs. Thus a clean and hygienic environment is achieved. A person or pet in area to be cleaned is detected in a real time manner by a thermal sensor module so that the UV sterilizer is turned off immediately to protect the person or pet from injuries caused by exposure to UV light. |
| US12011127B2 |
Floor cleaner
A floor cleaner including a including a base, an upright portion, and a recovery tank. The recovery tank includes a baffle configured to separate liquid and air from a liquid-laden stream entering the recovery tank. |
| US12011126B2 |
Method and system for path sweeping of cleaning robot, and chip
A method and system for path sweeping of a cleaning robot, and a chip are disclosed. The method includes: detecting, in real time, a collision state of the cleaning robot in a turning process during S-shaped sweeping in a current cleaning area; and then controlling an -shaped path of the cleaning robot according to the collision state, so that the cleaning robot achieves sweeping an area between an arc-shaped edge corresponding to a turning part of the -shaped path, and a corner of the current cleaning area. |
| US12011123B2 |
Interactive training toilet
An interactive training toilet to aid in potty training a child. The training toilet has sensors to detect to liquid waste, solid waste, and flatulence. The training toilet plays audio to relax and encourage the child. The training toilet records a timeline of bodily functions and sends a report to a connected application. One embodiment is an independent unit, and another embodiment attaches to a standard toilet. |
| US12011121B2 |
Single free-standing paper towel holder and towel bar
Embodiments provide for a consolidated towel holder or rack. An example consolidated towel holder includes a base, a first support member extending upward from the base, a second support member extending upward from the base and configured for supporting a paper towel roll, a cap in slidable contact with the first support member via an extension member such that the cap gravitationally rests atop the paper towel roll, and a third support member extending perpendicularly from the first support member and configured for supporting a fabric towel or cleaning apparatus. |
| US12011120B2 |
Easily foldable rotary stand used as pot handle
A single button allows a pot handle to be used as a pot stand, and thus there is no need for a separate additional component or handle. Even when a pot handle is used, a portion used in a folded state is protected by a holding projection and a protruding cover. In addition, a portion connected to a pot is spaced a certain distance from the pot, thus minimizing the amount of heat conducted when cooking food. A lateral movement prevention member is provided at the outer diameter of the bottom surface of a fixing piece and minimizes the lateral movement of the pot handle when the pot handle is used as the stand, and thus the pot handle can be safely used as the stand. |
| US12011113B2 |
Toaster
A toaster includes an activation element, a power circuit, a heating device and a control device. When the activation element is moved to turn on the power circuit, the control device is powered such that an electromagnet is activated to attract a retaining element to hold the activation element and to actuate a two-state switch, which allows passage of electrical power to the heating device. After a time interval has elapsed, the control device stops the electromagnet from attracting the retaining element such that the retaining element no longer actuates the two-state switch, which cuts off electric power provided to the heating device. |
| US12011109B2 |
Code and container of system for preparing a beverage or foodstuff
A container for a foodstuff or beverage preparation machine, the container for containing beverage or foodstuff material and including a code encoding preparation information. The code has a reference portion and a data portion, the reference portion including an arrangement of at least two reference units defining a reference line r, the data portion including a plurality of adjacent sectors arranged on an encoding line D. Each sector is bounded by a first circumferential position and a second circumferential position on the encoding line D, and each sector contains a data unit arranged on the encoding line D between the first and second circumferential positions. The data unit is arranged a distance d extending from the first circumferential position as a variable to at least partially encode a parameter of the preparation information, whereby the encoding line D is circular and is arranged with a tangent thereto orthogonal the reference line r at an intersection point. |
| US12011108B1 |
Adjustable hanger
An adjustable hanger is described with an adjustment dial and internal assembly that enables the adjustable hanger to retract and expand to varying lengths. The adjustable hanger can be adjusted manually using an adjustment dial that a user lifts up to rotate in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction to adjust the length of the adjustable hanger as desired. The adjustable hanger can include pre-determined sizes or lengths that range from a “0” size whereby the hanger is fully retracted and useful for storage or transport. Additionally, the hanger can include pre-determined positions for a small, medium, large, and x-large or other sizes for an article of clothing or another item. The hanger includes a faceplate, baseplate, adjustable dial, control pillar, control link, and a first movable arm and a second movable arm made up of connecting rods that can rotationally engage with each other to extend and retract. |
| US12011105B2 |
Baby-safe drying apparatus
A baby-safe drying apparatus, including a generally pair shaped housing having a bottom portion connected to a middle portion tapering to a top portion, an electric fan connected to an interior wall of the housing and operative to draw air into an air inlet and out an air outlet, and a rechargeable battery supported within the bottom portion. The housing has a generally hollow interior with the air inlet located on the bottom portion and the air outlet located on the top portion. The air outlet is generally perpendicular to the housing in an upright position. The electric fan is arranged to be baby-safe. The rechargeable battery operationally providing power to the electric fan. The lower portion has a greater mass than the middle and top portions such that the center of gravity of the housing is lowered. |
| US12011103B2 |
Device for mounting flat pieces of art
The invention constitutes a device in which flat artwork, like drawings, woodblock prints, photos and posters can be mounted, having the properties that the artwork easily can be circulated from archives into and out of the device without being damaged by mounting. It is, basically, a frame with a back support in the form of a board that can be opened and closed like a door whereby the artwork is mounted by pressure from this board without using tape, photo corners or glue or any other potentially harmful methods. |
| US12011101B2 |
Container for providing aromatic sampling and visualization of contents
A display container for botanical samples includes: (a) an enclosure including a container body having an open top and a lid detachably mounted to the container body and covering the open top. The container body and the lid enclose an interior chamber for storing a botanical sample. The lid has a transparent viewing section extending over the interior chamber for viewing the botanical sample. The display container further includes (b) one or more scent ports extending through the lid between the chamber and environment. The one or more scent ports are spaced apart from the transparent viewing section. The display container further includes (c) a plug mounted to the lid and sealing the one or more scent ports. At least a portion of the plug is movable away from the lid to expose the one or more scent ports for sampling an aroma of the botanical sample. |
| US12011100B1 |
Outdoor chair with cup holder assembly
An Outdoor chair comprising a chair body, said chair body having front support leg on both sides, said front support leg having rear support leg extended laterally on the sides of said front support leg, said front support leg being connected to said rear support leg by means of a pivot axis, said front support leg being rotate and fold around the pivot axis, a recess and an arcuate mounting path being provided at the connection between said front support leg and said rear support leg, and said front support leg being provided with a large spacer corresponding to said recess, a small spacer sliding on said arcuate mounting path, the spacer being able to share the pressure borne by the bolt and reduce the friction between the bolt and the threaded hole. |
| US12011097B2 |
Seat assembly having an adjustable head restraint
A seat assembly with an adjustable head restraint assembly capable of being adjusted based on an approximate stature or spatial location of an occupant in the seat assembly. A seat assembly may include a sensor in the seat to detect if an occupant is present. The sensor may include a plurality of bladders and pressure sensors, a radar system, or a neuro-monitoring sensor. The sensor may send a signal to a controller indicating the presence of an occupant. The controller may approximate the size and/or spatial location of the occupant and send an adjustment signal to the head restraint adjustment mechanism to adjust the head restraint assembly to an in-use position. The controller may determine that an occupant is not present and send an adjustment signal to the head restraint adjustment mechanism to adjust the head restraint assembly to a non-use position. |
| US12011095B1 |
Electric bed having vibrating motor
An electric bed includes a bed support, a cushion container, a vibrating motor, and a retaining belt. The bed support has a hollow portion. The cushion container includes a main body having a top portion received in the hollow portion, a chamber provided inside the main body, and at least one first heat dissipating hole communicated with the chamber to an ambient environment. The vibrating motor is disposed in the chamber of the cushion container. The retaining belt is disposed to the bed support and attached on a bottom edge of the cushion container to fix the cushion container to the bed support. As a result, the vibrating motor can be firmly mounted by a simple way to achieve convenient assembly, and the heat generated by the vibrating motor due to operation for a long period of time can be effectively dissipated. |
| US12011094B2 |
Multi-factor authentication with increased security
A multi-factor authentication method and system is provided such that a push notification during an authentication process is only received if a mobile device and user are authenticated prior to receiving the push notification. Either the mobile device itself or a second device sending the push notification may be programmed to either reject or not forward the authentication request. Additionally, using the method of the present invention, enhanced security is provided by requiring the location of the mobile device and the second device to be approximately in the same geographical location. |
| US12011089B2 |
Garage door mountable storage assembly
A garage door mountable storage assembly for increasing storage capacity of a garage includes a first connector, a first coupler, and a retaining unit. The first connector and the first coupler are mountable to a panel of a garage door so that an imaginary line extending therebetween is substantially perpendicular to upper and lower limits of the panel. The retaining unit has engaged thereto a second connector and a second coupler, which are complementary to the first connector and the first coupler, respectively. The second connector and the second coupler are positioned to selectively engage the first connector and the first coupler to removably engage the retaining unit to the panel of the garage door. The retaining unit can be positioned around an article, with the retaining unit extending between the first connector and the first coupler, to removably secure the article to the panel of the garage door. |
| US12011085B2 |
Storage system
Provided herein are systems, methods, and apparatus related to a storage system. The storage system may include one or more cabinets having shelves including a foldable panel. The storage system may include one or more cabinets having shelves including a fixed portion and a sliding portion configured to slide relative to the fixed portion. A modular storage system may be provided including a plurality of cabinet units that may fixedly attach to each other. A locking mechanism including a locking foot and locking element may be provided for connecting multiple cabinets in a modular cabinet assembly. Some embodiments may include a drawer and secondary work surface assembly for a shelf capable of use in a cabinet. |
| US12011081B2 |
Frame for at least one scanning device and spatial detection device with at least one scanning device
A frame for a scanning device includes a supporting device for fitting and carrying the frame by a person. The supporting device has a shoulder rest for placing the frame on the person's shoulders. The frame further includes an upper frame section, to which a first holder for the scanning device is fastened, with the first holder located above the person's head when the person is carrying the frame by means of the supporting device. The frame further has a contact part which is connected via a bracket to the shoulder rest, with the contact part located at the level of the person's hip region when the person is carrying the frame by means of the supporting device. A spatial detection device includes a scanning device and a frame. |
| US12011077B2 |
Shell device for cosmetic storage container
A shell device for a cosmetic storage container includes a movable cylindrical portion, a rotatable cylindrical portion axially provided with a cutting groove, and a spiral barrel. A guiding protrusion is provided on an outer sidewall of the movable cylindrical portion. The movable cylindrical portion is movably provided in the rotatable cylindrical portion. The guiding protrusion is movably positioned in the cutting groove. The guiding protrusion is movably positioned in a spiral groove formed in an inner wall of the spiral barrel. The bottom of the spiral barrel is sleeved outside the rotatable cylindrical portion. The spiral barrel and the rotatable cylindrical portion rotate relative to each other in a circumferential direction, and are positioned relative to each other in an axial direction. A first spiral guideway is provided in the spiral groove. A second spiral guideway is provided at the outer side of the guiding protrusion. |
| US12011074B2 |
Air heating device for a hairdryer, blowing device for a hairdryer, and hairdryer comprising said devices
An air heating device for a hairdryer includes an inner tubular body with an outer surface from which a plurality of angularly spaced, radial baffles extend to define a plurality of angular sectors, a corrugated resistive coil extending around the inner tubular body, a safety device in electrical connection with said corrugated resistive coil, a thermostat in electrical connection with the corrugated resistive coil, and an outer tubular body arranged coaxially with the inner tubular body around the corrugated resistive coil. The safety device and the thermostat are respectively housed in a first and a second angular sector, which are adjacent to each other and separated by a shared radial baffle. The corrugated resistive coil two rectilinear portions positioned at the first and the second angular sector, respectively, At least one anchoring wave is interposed between the rectilinear portions and overlies said shared radial baffle. |
| US12011072B2 |
Anti-theft lockdown carrying bags and carrying straps
In various embodiments, a carrying bag includes a carrying bag body formed by a security panel assembly comprising a cut-resistant fabric or mesh, with a strap channel having at least two spaced-apart reinforced channel openings; and a carrying strap comprising: first and second wire cables; a first flexible material having a first lateral region folded around the first wire cable to enclose the first wire cable and a second lateral region folded around the second wire cable to enclose the second wire cable; and a second flexible material arranged on or over a central region of the first flexible material. Representative embodiments may include a water-resistant pocket coupled to a protected seam and extending to an exterior of the carrying bag body; and a fastener to close the water-resistant pocket external to the carrying bag body. |
| US12011070B2 |
Wallet apparatus with dye-sublimation printed graphics
A wallet apparatus has a first side plate and a second side plate, preferably made from metal. Further, the first side plate and second side plate may both receive a printed graphic, such as a family portrait, painting, or geometric lines, through a dye-sublimation printing process, which allows the transfer of high-resolution graphics onto the wallet. |
| US12011069B2 |
Articles made from organic fiber twine and methods for making same
An ornamental article includes a single piece of metal wire. The ornamental article includes a single piece of organic fiber twine knotted around the metal wire to produce an elongate member with first and second ends. The ornamental article further include at least one crimp connector located on at least one of the first and second ends. The ornamental article further includes a clasp located on one of the first and second ends for connecting to the other of the first and second ends. |
| US12011063B2 |
Fiber-bound engineered materials formed using zonal scrims
A fiber bound engineered material is provided that imparts an intended characteristic at an intended relative location. A fiber layer is entangled with additional fibers in a manner to create a non-uniform engineered material. The lack of uniformity of a fiber bound engineered material may be accomplished through manipulation of the fibers and/or through fiber binding a scrim. The fiber layer binds with additional fibers through entanglement such that a mechanical connection between the entangled fibers is provided. This entanglement allows the fibers to bind without supplemental adhesives, interlacing, or connections. Variations in the fibers and/or inclusion of scrim materials prior to entanglement allows for an intended characteristic (e.g., a functional characteristic) at an intended relative location (e.g., a position determined by an article to be formed therefrom). |
| US12011062B2 |
Orthopedic foot insert
A comfort insert to be worn inside a person's footwear to alleviate friction between the person's foot and surfaces of the footwear and possibly provide some cushioning, and a method of assembling such a comfort insert. A body portion of the insert may be of crumpled thin plastic film material, and a containment element may be of fine-filament open mesh netting. A portion of an exterior surface of the insert may be provided with a nonslip or adhesive coating to assist in keeping the comfort insert in a desired location. |
| US12011060B2 |
Foot support systems including fluid movement controllers and adjustable foot support pressure
Foot support systems include a fluid flow control system that facilitates movement of fluid into, out of, and/or within a sole structure and/or article of footwear, e.g., to change and/or control pressure in fluid filled bladder(s). Aspects of this technology may relate to one or more of: (a) footwear structures in which such systems are incorporated; (b) valve stem based fluid flow transfer systems; (c) solenoid based fluid flow transfer systems; (d) user input button features; (e) air filter features; (f) fluid tube to fluid distributor connection features; (g) fluid distributor to footwear connection features; (h) valve position sensor features; (i) valve transmission features; (j) pressure control algorithm features; (k) electronic communication features; (l) system sealing features; and/or (m) pressure sensor mounting features. |
| US12011059B2 |
Sole structure for article of footwear
An article of footwear includes an upper extending from a first end in a forefoot region to a second end in a heel region. The article of footwear also includes a sole structure attached to the upper and including a posterior end extending beyond the second end of the upper. The sole structure includes a bladder having a portion disposed between the second end of the upper and the posterior end of the sole structure. |
| US12011050B2 |
Brassiere
Provided is a brassiere allowing for selecting a plurality of types of pads.A brassiere (1) includes a first pocket (70) that holds a pad (90 to 95) inside a cup portion (2), and further includes a second pocket (80) inside the cup portion (2). The first pocket (70) includes a first pocket opening (72) through which the pad (90 to 95) is taken in and out, and a first opening portion (73) communicating with the first pocket opening (72). The first pocket opening (72) is covered with the second pocket (80). The second pocket (80) includes a second pocket opening (82) through which the pad (90 to 95) is taken in and out, and a second opening portion (83) communicating with the first pocket opening (72). |
| US12011044B2 |
Power supply assembly and electronic atomizing device
The present disclosure relates to a power supply assembly and an electronic atomizing device. The power supply assembly includes a battery, an electrode post electrically connected to the battery, a sealing member, and a support. The battery supplies power to the atomizer through the electrode post. The sealing member is provided with a through hole, and the electrode post extends through the through hole. The support has a first abutting surface. The battery and the sealing member are disposed in the support. When a difference between a pressure of one end of the sealing member adjacent to the battery and a pressure of the other end of the sealing member away from the battery is greater than a threshold pressure, the sealing member presses against the first abutting surface, and is deformed to seal a clearance between the electrode post and the sealing member in the through hole. |
| US12011043B2 |
Aerosol delivery device including a wirelessly-heated atomizer and related method
The present disclosure relates to an aerosol delivery device configured to wirelessly heat an atomizer. The aerosol delivery device may include a control body and a cartridge. The control body may include an induction transmitter. The cartridge may include an induction receiver and an aerosol precursor composition. When electrical current is directed to the induction transmitter, the induction receiver may be inductively heated. The heat produced by the induction receiver may form an aerosol from the aerosol precursor composition at the substrate. Related methods are also provided. |
| US12011036B2 |
Cartridge and electronic cigarette
A cartridge includes a liquid storage assembly, a connecting assembly, and an atomizing assembly. The connecting assembly is connected to the lower end of the liquid storage assembly. The atomizing assembly is received in the connecting assembly. The atomizing assembly includes an atomizing base, a liquid absorbing member, and a heating member. The upper end surface of the atomizing base is recessed downward to form a mounting groove. The liquid absorbing member is received in the mounting groove. The heating member is located above the mounting groove of the atomizing base corresponding to the liquid absorbing member, and the heating member presses and fixes the liquid absorbing member in the mounting groove. The liquid storage chamber is in fluid communication with the liquid absorbing member. The cartridge is convenient to replace the entire atomizing assembly or replace the liquid absorbing member and the heating member individually. |
| US12011035B2 |
Apparatus for generating aerosols comprising heater for heating materials having different phases from each other
Provided is an aerosol generating device comprising: a heater for heating a first material a solid phase and a second material in a liquid phase; and a controller for controlling power supplied to the heater, wherein as the heater is powered, a first aerosol generated from the first material and a second aerosol generated from the second material are released. |
| US12011033B2 |
Mouthpiece for aerosol-generating device with woven fiber liner
The invention relates to a mouthpiece (10) for an aerosol-generating device. The mouthpiece (10) comprises an inlet portion (12) configured for receiving an aerosol and an outlet portion (14) configured for outflow of the aerosol. An airflow path (16) connects the inlet portion (12) and the outlet portion (14). The airflow path (16) comprises an inner wall (18). The inner wall (18) of the airflow path (16) is at least partially lined with a capillary material (20). The capillarity of the capillary material (20) increases towards the inlet portion (12). |
| US12011032B2 |
Cartridge with smoking article therein
A smoking cartridge configured to removably engage with the bowl of a smoking apparatus comprises a receptacle, a sealing member, and an opening that comprises inwardly projecting flaps. The receptacle is configured to contain a smoking material. The sealing member is disposed along the periphery of the receptacle proximal to a lower portion of the receptacle. The sealing member is configured to removably engage and seal with the bowl of the smoking apparatus. The opening is disposed at a bottom of the receptacle, which is defined by inwardly projecting adjustable flaps. The flaps are configured to be adjustably bent to vary the size of the opening. |
| US12011030B2 |
Method for evaluating cigarette burning quality indicators
A method for comprehensively analyzing and/or evaluating cigarette burning quality index is disclosed. The steps include collecting cigarette burning quality index data, filtering the cigarette burning quality index data, standardizing cigarette data, and measuring cigarette burning quality. The importance of the cigarette burning quality indicators can also be evaluated. The method for comprehensively analyzing and/or evaluating cigarette burning quality indicators can reflect general laws more accurately by maintaining the sample distribution through a singularity detection method, and analyzing correlations of each index with cigarette performance from multiple perspectives, to fuse them into a comprehensive measurement value. The importance ranking and weight of indicators can be obtained more completely and stably. |
| US12011029B2 |
Device and method for moving tubular bodies
A device for moving tubular bodies, includes a conveyor belt for feeding a plurality of tubular pieces, each extending along a respective axis of extension, in such a way as to provide a succession of groups of tubular pieces where each group is defined by a predetermined number of tubular pieces positioned in succession along the respective axis of extension and transversely offset therefrom. The device includes at least one housing for containing at least one tubular piece inside of which an air cushion is produced by which the tubular piece is transferred translationally outside the housing along its respective axis of extension. |
| US12011028B2 |
Aerosol-generating article comprising an aerosol-generating film
An aerosol-generating article is provided, including: a tubular carrier element defining a longitudinally extending internal cavity; and a layer of an aerosol-generating film applied to a portion of an inner surface of the tubular carrier element, such that an outer surface of the aerosol-generating film is exposed to the internal cavity of the tubular carrier element, the aerosol-generating film including at least 25 percent by weight of a polyhydric alcohol, and a thickness of the layer of the aerosol-generating film being between 0.05 millimeter and 1.0 millimeter. An aerosol-generating substrate for an aerosol-generating article, a method of making an aerosol-generating article, and an aerosol-generating system are also provided. |
| US12011025B2 |
Method for aerating a pasty product and for mixing with another product
A method for aerating a pasty product and for mixing with another product is disclosed herein. In one example, the method includes passing a stream of pasty product to be aerated through an apparatus. The apparatus includes a housing, the housing including an inlet for the pasty product to be aerated an outlet for the aerated product. The apparatus further includes a gas injector for injecting a gas into the pasty product to be aerated. The apparatus further includes an intermediate mixing chamber and a secondary product introduction member. The method further includes injecting via the upstream gas injector a gas into the pasty product stream at a position upstream relative to the first set of a rotor and a stator. The method further includes injecting a secondary product via the secondary product introduction member into the intermediate mixing chamber. |
| US12011024B2 |
Enrober for viscous and/or sticky food products
A coating machine and method coat a viscous sticky coating onto a plurality of food products. The coating machine may used mechanical or ultrasonic mechanisms to remove the excess viscous sticky coating. The coating machine may also coat an outer surface of the viscous sticky coating. |
| US12011019B2 |
Method and device for treating food and/or containers for holding food
A method and a device for treating food and/or containers for holding food treats the food and/or containers in at least one treatment zone by a process liquid, wherein the process liquid is at least partially recirculated into the treatment zone or the treatment zones after completed treatment of the food and/or the containers. During continuous treatment at least some or all of the process liquid is used per time unit to form at least one stream of the process liquid, the formed stream is filtered by at least one membrane filtration system, and a filtered stream is at least partially fed back into an element holding and/or conducting the process liquid and/or into a treatment zone. |
| US12011018B2 |
Process for the manufacture of an aqueous dispersion comprising mustard bran and aqueous dispersion comprising mustard bran
The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of an aqueous dispersion comprising mustard bran comprising the following steps: providing an aqueous dispersion comprising mustard bran particles and applying a high pressure homogenisation treatment to alter the sugar moiety ratio of the mustard bran particles. The invention further relates to an oil-in-water emulsion comprising an aqueous dispersion that can be prepared by the aforementioned process. |
| US12011010B2 |
Method for moderately increasing content of dimethyl disulfide in casein-containing processed cheese
The present invention relates to a method for moderately increasing the content of dimethyl disulfide in casein-containing processed cheese. The method includes the following steps: taking a cheese powder, adding chymosin for enzymolysis, and subjecting a material obtained after the enzymolysis to puffing and drying to obtain a modified cheese powder; preparing materials; taking the modified cheese powder, heating the modified cheese powder under stirring until the cheese powder is melt, adding sodium bicarbonate to adjust the pH to 6-7, and adding papain for enzymolysis; taking a material obtained after the enzymolysis, adding butter, a skimmed milk powder, fructo-oligosaccharide and water for mixing by stirring, and then adding an emulsifying salt, glutamine transaminase and salt for uniform heating and stirring to obtain a mixture; and subjecting the mixture to heat treatment, hot filling and cooling in sequence to obtain processed cheese. |
| US12011008B2 |
Method for creating smoked foods and beverages
The present invention is a method and system for making smoke beverages and foods using multiple condensation stages. |
| US12011007B2 |
Production of three-dimensional products from a mass of pumpable fibrous foodstuff material
The production of three-dimensional products from a mass of pumpable fibrous foodstuff material includes feeding the mass into a chamber via an inlet. A perforated plate is stationary arranged at an outlet side and has a multitude of perforations therein between an inlet face and an opposed outlet face. A flow channels assembly include multiple flow channels. Each flow channel receives therein strands of fibrous foodstuff material emerging at an outlet face from a subset of the multitude of perforations. The strands merge into a coherent bundle, in which the strands are arranged against one another in a generally parallel orientation. A production device is arranged at the discharge mouths of the flow channels assembly, which production device is configured and operated to produce three-dimensional products, each product out of a portion of a bundle that is discharged from one of the discharge mouths. |
| US12011004B2 |
Composite plant-MCT flour, method of manufacture, and food products made therefrom
Composite plant-MCT flour includes MCT oil encapsulated by and/or complexed with wall material and incorporated within the composite plant-MCT flour, wherein polysaccharide from the plant flour forms part of the wall material. The wall material includes protein, e.g., pea protein, carbohydrate, and emulsifier(s), and/or polysaccharide fiber, e.g., acacia fiber. The plant flour may be gluten-flour, gluten-free flour and/or low carbohydrate seed, nut or vegetable floor. Composite plant-MCT flour can replace traditional flours to make food products, such as baked, fried or boiled goods but with benefits, such as reduced gluten and/or carbohydrates, increased freshness and volume and improved texture and taste compared to alternative flours and even all-purpose flour. |
| US12011001B1 |
Sustainable nanoparticle formulation for management of red palm weevil
A gold nanoparticle composition for controlling or inhibiting the growth of red palm weevil. The gold nanoparticle composition can include Peperomia blanda gold nanoparticles (PB-AuNPs) either alone or in combination with a separate extract of Peperomia blanda (PB), thereby forming PB-AuNPs. In an embodiment, the PB-AuNPs/PB can be applied to soil to protect a date palm plant growing therein from red palm weevil. |
| US12010998B2 |
Systems, methods, and apparatuses for disinfection and decontamination
In one aspect, a system for generating and monitoring an antimicrobial is provided, the system including: a microprocessor and/or a microcontroller; an external communications device; a computational system; an antimicrobial sensor and/or an environmental sensor; and an antimicrobial generator, wherein the external communications device, the computational system, the antimicrobial generator, and the antimicrobial sensor and/or the environmental sensor are operatively connected to the microprocessor and/or the microcontroller. The system may further include a separate sensor sub-system comprising: a sensor sub-system microprocessor and/or a sensor sub-system microcontroller; a sensor sub-system external communications device; a sensor sub-system antimicrobial sensor and/or a sensor sub-system environmental sensor; and a sensor sub-system computational system. The system may further include a separate generation sub-system comprising: a generation sub-system microprocessor and/or a generation sub-system microcontroller; a generation sub-system external communications device; and a generation sub-system antimicrobial generator. |
| US12010997B2 |
Systems, methods, and apparatuses for disinfection and decontamination
In one aspect, a system for generating and monitoring an antimicrobial is provided, the system including: a microprocessor and/or a microcontroller; an external communications device; a computational system; an antimicrobial sensor and/or an environmental sensor; and an antimicrobial generator, wherein the external communications device, the computational system, the antimicrobial generator, and the antimicrobial sensor and/or the environmental sensor are operatively connected to the microprocessor and/or the microcontroller. The system may further include a separate sensor sub-system comprising: a sensor sub-system microprocessor and/or a sensor sub-system microcontroller; a sensor sub-system external communications device; a sensor sub-system antimicrobial sensor and/or a sensor sub-system environmental sensor; and a sensor sub-system computational system. The system may further include a separate generation sub-system comprising: a generation sub-system microprocessor and/or a generation sub-system microcontroller; a generation sub-system external communications device; and a generation sub-system antimicrobial generator. |
| US12010996B2 |
Tris-substituted biguanide compounds and their uses
Novel tris-substituted biguanide compounds are made by reaction of sodium dicyanamide with a trifunctional primary amine followed by reaction with anilines. The tris-substituted biguanide compounds are potent biocide and useful as a disinfectant. The novel compounds have biocidal activity comparable to those of widely used chlorhexidine with respect to width of antibacterial spectrum and in immediate effectiveness. The novel tris-substituted biguanide compounds can also be used for cleaning wounds, preventing dental plaque, treating yeast infections of the mouth, and to keep urinary catheters from blocking, These novel compounds have superior aqueous solubility and bioavailability and have potent antibacterial activity especially against A. baumanni and K. pneumonia. |
| US12010994B2 |
Acidulated surfactant compositions and methods of reducing microbial load
Compositions and methods for reducing microbial loads on agricultural products are disclosed. The compositions include at least one acidulant and at least one surfactant, each present in an effective amount to reduce a microbial load on an agricultural product. The methods include applying compositions of at least one acidulant and at least one surfactant to agricultural products to reduce microbial loads and cross contamination of agricultural processing equipment. |
| US12010993B2 |
Granular agricultural compositions
Granular agricultural compositions formed of a micronutrient, a granular carrier, and a nitrogen source including plant readily available nitrogen are disclosed. The granular agricultural compositions can be a granular herbicidal composition when the micronutrient is a metal chelate. The granular agricultural compositions can reduce metal chelate phytotoxicity and exhibit beneficial greening. Methods of making and using the granular agricultural compositions are further disclosed. |
| US12010992B2 |
Dry powdered compositions and methods and uses thereof
The present specification discloses compositions, articles of manufacture, containers or kits comprising such compositions, and methods and uses to control a causal agent of a plant disease, increasing plant growth and/or food production and/or improving performance of an irrigation system(s). |
| US12010991B1 |
Microemulsion with disinfectant properties
An aqueous microemulsion containing at least one phenolic compound, specifically thymol and/or carvacerol, a solubilizer and water. This microemulsion can be applied to surfaces to provide disinfectant properties. |
| US12010990B2 |
Hydrophobic polymers as oil rheology modifiers for agrochemical formulations
Stable dispersions of pesticides in agricultural oil are provided. In particular, the dispersions include a particulate pesticide, agricultural oil, and an agricultural oil-soluble polymer. |
| US12010989B2 |
Roach gel formulations
An insecticidal gel formulation including an insecticide active agent, sugar, sorbitol, hydrophilic fumed silica, xanthan gum, and a solvent is disclosed. Further, the insecticidal gel formulation comprises a total amount of hydrophilic fumed silica and xanthan gum of at least 3.6% by weight of the total insecticidal gel formulation. |
| US12010987B2 |
Systems and methods for ex-vivo organ care and for using lactate as an indication of donor organ status
The disclosure provides, in various embodiments, systems, devices and methods relating to ex-vivo organ care. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to maintaining an organ ex-vivo at near-physiologic conditions. The present application describes, for example, a method for using lactate measurement in the arterial and the venous blood lines of the Organ Care System Heart perfusion device to evaluate, for example, the: 1) overall perfusion status of an isolated heart; 2) metabolic status of an isolated heart; and 3) overall vascular patency of an isolated donor heart. This aspect of the present disclosure may use, for example, the property of myocardial cell's unique ability to produce/generate lactate when they are starved for oxygen and metabolize/utilize lactate for energy production when they are well perfused with oxygen. |
| US12010986B2 |
Agricultural machine spraying mode field map visualization and control
An agricultural machine includes a product application system comprising a plurality of actuatable applicator mechanisms. Each actuatable applicator mechanism configured to apply a substance on a field. An imaging system is configured to obtain image data indicative of plant matter on the field. A control system is configured to control one or more of the actuatable applicator mechanisms to apply the substance to a dispersal area on the field based on the image data, and generate a user interface display that displays a field map including a display element that represents the dispersal area on the field. |
| US12010985B2 |
Rodent trap and rodent management
A rodent trap and a method of managing rodent control using a rodent trap are disclosed. The rodent trap includes a housing including a kill compartment that houses at least one electric shocking device for shocking a rodent, an entrance tunnel at a first end of the kill compartment, and a door at a second end of the kill compartment. The entrance tunnel is of a length and shape so as to prevent an operative from accidentally inserting a hand into the kill compartment. The entrance tunnel includes a sensor. The trap further includes a power source, an interface, and a printed circuit board for determining that the shocking device has triggered, that the rodent has not departed from the housing within a defined time period, and that facilitates communication sending a signal remotely. |
| US12010984B2 |
System and method for capturing a target animal
The present disclosure provides a smart animal capture device and system capable of determining whether an animal that has triggered a motion sensor is a desired target animal by taking a photograph and performing image recognition against an image database with images of the target animal species. The device is in wireless communication with a server and can thus be monitored and controlled remotely via a user device such as a mobile phone. |
| US12010983B2 |
Underground fumigation method
An improved underground fumigation method and system including a plurality of elongated pipes placed underground adjacent to a building structure, each having a series of apertures therethrough adapted to allow fumigation liquids and gases to pass along a length thereof and outwardly through the apertures. Each elongated pipe includes an external blockage preventing half-pipe attached along a substantial portion of the length of the elongated pipe and includes a series of apertures therethrough adapted to align with the apertures of the elongated pipe. A main control box is included and attached to each elongated pipe and controls the flow of fumigation liquids and gases therethrough. Furthermore, a fumigation liquid and/or gas supply tank is provided and connected to the main control box and adapted to provide fumigation liquids and/or gas to the underground fumigation system. |
| US12010982B2 |
Video fishing system with electrically-conductive fishing line
An electrical transmission line cable suited for a variety of applications, including as a fishing line in a video fishing system. The electrical transmission line cable has a first conductor and a second conductor forming an electrical transmission line; a jacket containing the first conductor and the second conductor; and a transmission line primary dielectric element separating the first conductor and the second conductor, wherein the primary dielectric element is at least one of textile yarns, fiber yarns, or monofilaments. The electrical transmission line may be in a balanced configuration or an unbalanced configuration. |
| US12010980B2 |
Lure
A lure includes a body provided with a cavity inside, an oscillating portion disposed in the cavity which is visible from outside and configured to emit light, and a connecting member made of a polymer elastomer and configured to attach the oscillating portion to the body oscillatably. The polymer elastomer is rubber or thermoplastic elastomer. The connecting member is rod-shaped and the cross-sectional shape of the connecting member is circular, oval or polygonal. |
| US12010977B2 |
Method for artificial rearing of porcupine pufferfish fry in indoor cement pond
Provided is a method for artificial rearing of porcupine pufferfish fries in indoor cement ponds. The method includes the following steps: indoor cement pond preparation, release hatched larvae into the indoor cement pond, feed and manage the larvae at different sub-stages of the fry rearing stages, water quality management during fry rearing, separate ponding of fries based on size of the fries, and transfer the fries to net cages or outdoor ponds when the fries reach a minimum length. The indoor cement pond preparation step may include disinfecting the pond and regulating the water quality. During the rearing stage, the method may include stimulating anti-stress physiological response of the larvae. The method may transfer fries with an average total length of more than 2.0 cm into net cages or outdoor ponds for aquaculture after 45 days of the rearing stage. |
| US12010975B2 |
Granular absorbent and system and method for treating or processing granular absorbent during granular absorbent transport
A system and method for treating or processing granular absorbent while the granular absorbent is being transported in a fluid stream that preferably is a stream of air. The system includes a pneumatic conveyor with a conduit that draws pellets exiting an extruder into the conduit drying the pellets as they are transported through the conduit. Material can be introduced that dries, coats or otherwise treats the pellets while the pellets are transported through the conduit. Coating material, e.g., powdered bentonite can coat and also dry pellets during transport. A conduit can have inner pellet treating surface that abrades pellets transported through the conduit producing smaller fines that can be packaged with pellets forming a granular absorbent product that forms clumps on top that extend generally horizontally. |
| US12010969B2 |
Plants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH011011
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH011011. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH011011, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH011011 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH011011. |
| US12010965B2 |
Lettuce named CARRIZO
Novel lettuce, such as lettuce designated CARRIZO is disclosed. In some embodiments, the disclosure relates to the seeds of lettuce designated CARRIZO, to the plants and plant parts of lettuce designated CARRIZO, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the lettuce designated CARRIZO with itself or another lettuce plant. The disclosure further relates to methods for producing a lettuce plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other lettuce plants derived from the lettuce designated CARRIZO. |
| US12010961B2 |
Modular planting system for roof applications
A green roof planter module includes a planter including a bottom wall and a plurality of side walls that cooperate with one another to define an interior space configured to receive an aggregate and plant matter therein, the bottom wall including at least one aperture extending therethrough, a basin including a bottom wall and a plurality of side walls, wherein the bottom wall of the basin and the side walls of the basin cooperate to define a fluid retention space, wherein the planter is supported above the basin, and a fluid wicking member providing fluid communication from the fluid retention space of the basin to the at least one aperture of the bottom wall of the planter, such that the fluid wicking member is configured to transfer fluid from the fluid retention space of the basin to the aggregate and plant matter located with the interior space of the planter. |
| US12010960B2 |
Hydroponic reservoir cover
The present invention relates to a reservoir cover for use with hydroponic, aeroponic, aquaponic or similar systems used to cultivate plant articles without soil medium. The reservoir cover containing and re-directing water, nutrients, and other liquids, intentionally or un-intentionally leaked by the system, back into a reservoir or water source the reservoir cover is positioned upon. Within hydroponic, aeroponic, aquaponic or similar systems the plant article is held within a plant growing unit positioned above the reservoir cover. As water is dispersed from within said systems gravity directs movement of water, nutrients, and other liquids to the reservoir cover of the present invention. As water, nutrients and other liquids are leaked or lost from the plant growing unit the reservoir cover is positioned such that water, nutrients and other liquids are not dispersed to an undesirable location, but rather are re-directed back in the original water source or reservoir. |
| US12010956B2 |
Plant growth control system
A system for controlling plant growth conditions in hydroponic growing systems, the system for controlling plant growth conditions comprising: at least one detector for measuring at least one property of a plant growth substrate or environmental condition; first and second data processing means; data storage means and the or each detector being arranged to measure a property or properties of a plant growth substrate or environmental condition and to transmit a detector identifier and the measured property or properties over a communications link to the first data processing means; the first data processing means being arranged to: hold in a memory predefined growth data including irrigation data, environmental data, plant data, harvest data, crop data and/or climate data defining a relationship between: plural values for one or more of temperature, pH level, water content, nutrient content, oxygen content of the substrate, air temperature, humidity and light level, climate conditions, plant parameters, harvest and crop conditions; and plural desired irrigation parameters and environmental parameters; process measured properties received from each detector to obtain processed properties of the substrate; provide an output indicative of a desired growth input for the growth substrate, based upon the processed properties and the predefined growth data; and send processed data to the data storage means, the data storage means arranged to store the sent data as logged data; the second data processing means being arranged to: receive data from the data storage means; calculate predicted properties of the substrate based on the logged data; determine a difference between the processed properties of the substrate and the predicted properties of the substrate; receive a message condition input for outputting a message based on said difference; and output a message when said difference meets the message condition. |
| US12010955B1 |
Multi-pot micro-irrigation system and related apparatus and methods
A micro-irrigation system includes at least one stake, tubing section, and micro-spray jet. The stake has a lower end configured for retention at a junction of four corners of adjacent planting pots and an upper end having a tubing retention prong and a micro-spray jet retention opening with an internal fluid passage extending therebetween. The tubing section is connected to the tubing retention prong and adapted for connection to a water supply. The micro-spray jet is connected to the retention opening, an internal fluid passage extends from the lower end to an orifice in an intermediate surface, and a splash plate is located above the jet orifice. The splash plate has a plurality of downwardly extending sides about its periphery with clearances therebetween defining a jet spray pattern. With water supplied through the tubing, at least one spray stream is directed into each of the four adjacent pots. |
| US12010948B2 |
Header with trapezoidal profile
A header of an agricultural harvester is provided. The header includes a frame having a centerline defining a first side and a second side of the frame. A first portion of either the first side or the second side of the frame has a first trapezoidal profile that includes a first pair of legs that run along a longitudinal axis of the frame and a first pair of bases that form a height of the frame. The first pair of legs include a first top leg and a first bottom leg, and the first bottom leg is angled toward the longitudinal axis. |
| US12010943B2 |
Construction, rechargeable battery pack, and garden and/or forest tending system
A construction for a battery pack has: a temperature sensor with a sensor head, wherein the sensor head measures a temperature of at least one battery cell via a sensor element and a number of sensor cables contiguous to the sensor head; an assembly body, defining a head disposal region for disposing the sensor head and a cable disposal region contiguous to the head disposal region for disposing a cable portion of the number of sensor cables. The assembly body has a head securing element with a cable conduit. A conduit width of the cable conduit is larger than or equal to a cable width of the disposed cable portion and smaller than a head width of the disposed sensor head such that the head securing element is configured for securing in a form-fitting manner the sensor head disposed in the head disposal region in relation to a movement in the direction of the cable disposal region. The assembly body has a cable securing element. The cable securing element is configured for securing the sensor head disposed in the head disposal region in relation to a movement out of the head disposal region. A cell holder element and the assembly body together with the temperature sensor are configured for mechanically connecting to one another. |
| US12016253B2 |
Quantum chip test structure and fabrication method therefor, and test method and fabrication method for quantum chip
Disclosed are a quantum chip test structure and a fabrication method therefor, and a test method and a fabrication method for a quantum chip. The quantum chip test structure includes: a superconducting Josephson junction and a connection structure of the superconducting Josephson junction that are located on a substrate; a first isolation layer located on the connection structure, where a connection window penetrating through the first isolation layer is formed in the first isolation layer; a second isolation layer located on the first isolation layer, where a deposition window is formed in the second isolation layer; and an electrical connection portion located in the connection window and an electrical connection layer located in the deposition window, and the electrical connection layer is configured to implement electrical contact with a test device. |
| US12016252B2 |
System and method for automatic real-time calibration of qubit chips
Apparatus and methods for real time calibration of qubits in a quantum processor. For example, one embodiment of an apparatus comprises: a quantum processor comprising a plurality of qubits, each of the qubits having a state; a quantum controller to generate sequences of electromagnetic (EM) pulses to manipulate the states of the plurality of qubits based on a set of control parameters; a qubit measurement unit to measure one or more sensors associated with a corresponding one or more of the qubits of the plurality of qubits to produce one or more corresponding measured values; and a machine-learning engine to evaluate the one or more measured values in accordance with a machine-learning process to generate updated control parameters, wherein the quantum controller is to use the updated control parameters to generate subsequent sequences of EM pulses to manipulate the states of the plurality of qubits. |
| US12016246B2 |
Ultrasonic transducer with a piezoceramic and method for producing an ultrasonic transducer of this kind
An ultrasonic transducer and a method for producing an ultrasonic transducer are disclosed wherein the ultrasonic transducer has outstanding media resistance and a simpler construction by reducing the number of individual parts, so that the ultrasonic transducer can be produced in a fully-automated production process. The ultrasonic transducer, particularly for measurement of fluid volumes, can include a housing in which a contact element and a piezoceramic are arranged, wherein the piezoceramic includes two electrodes of differing polarity which are attached to different sides of the piezoceramic, wherein contact areas of the two electrodes for making electrical contact are disposed on a same side of the piezoceramic and the contact element includes at least two contact sections of differing polarity which are in electrically conducting contact with the contact areas of the two electrodes of corresponding polarity. |
| US12016245B2 |
Power generation apparatus
A power generation apparatus according to the present invention comprises: a thermoelectric conversion part including a duct and multiple thermoelectric modules arranged on a surface of the duct; a chamber having a hole formed through a lateral surface thereof to allow the thermoelectric conversion part to be inserted therethrough; a wire connected to the multiple thermoelectric modules; and a guide member having a reception space formed therein for receiving the wire, wherein the guide member comprises: a case disposed adjacent to the side surface of the chamber and including a through-hole and a wire hole through which the wire passes; a pipe disposed outside the reception space of the case to correspond to the through-hole; a molding member disposed in the reception space; and a cover disposed at the upper end of the case, and the molding member is disposed to surround the wire. |
| US12016240B2 |
Display device and method of manufacturing the same
A display device includes a reinforced substrate; and a display layer disposed on the reinforced substrate and configured to display an image, wherein the reinforced substrate includes a first reinforced layer including a flexible region including a plurality of patterns spaced apart from one another; and a first substrate disposed on the first reinforced layer and has flexibility. A modulus of elasticity of the first reinforced layer is greater than a modulus of elasticity of the first substrate. |
| US12016234B2 |
Display substrate, method of manufacturing display substrate, and display device having monochromatic filter layer
The present disclosure provides a display substrate, a method of manufacturing a display substrate, and a display device. The display substrate includes: a base substrate; a color filter layer arranged on the base substrate, wherein the color filter layer includes a plurality of sub-color filters; and a monochromatic filter layer arranged on a side of the color filter layer away from the base substrate, wherein the monochromatic filter layer is formed as a filter layer with a fourth primary color, one of the first primary color, the second primary color and the third primary color is the same as the fourth primary color, or the first primary color, the second primary color, the third primary color and the fourth primary color are different from each other. |
| US12016232B2 |
Display substrate and preparation method thereof, and display apparatus
Provided is a display substrate, including: a base substrate, a light emitting structure layer disposed on the base substrate, and a color filter layer disposed on the light emitting structure layer; the base substrate having a display area and a peripheral area located at a periphery of the display area, the display area including multiple pixel driving circuits connected with the light emitting structure layer in the display area, the pixel driving circuit including a transistor which includes an active layer located in an interior of the base substrate; the color filter layer including a transition structure, the transition structure of the color filter layer being located between the display area and the peripheral area of the base substrate. |
| US12016231B2 |
Simplified high-performance AMOLED
Devices, pixel arrangements, and fabrication techniques thereof are provided for devices that include pixels having red, green, and blue sub-pixels, where the blue sub-pixel is shared among more than one pixel in the arrangement. The display includes fewer than three data lines per pixel and uses only three colors of sub-pixel. |
| US12016227B2 |
Display panel, preparation method thereof, and display device
Disclosed in embodiments of the present disclosure are a display panel, a preparation method thereof, and a display device. A display panel having a display area and a non-display area includes: a base substrate; an auxiliary electrode in the non-display area; a passivation layer disposed on a side of the auxiliary electrode facing away from the base substrate, having a first opening in the non-display area, in the first opening, an accommodating space is formed between the passivation layer and the auxiliary electrode, the accommodating space exposes part of the auxiliary electrode; an orthographic projection of the passivation layer on the base substrate covers an orthographic projection of the accommodating space on the base substrate; a cathode layer disposed on a side of the passivation layer facing away from the base substrate, having a connecting portion in the accommodating space, the connecting portion being connected to the auxiliary electrode. |
| US12016224B2 |
Display panel, and display device including the same
A display panel including a glass substrate having an opening area, and a display area at least partially surrounding the opening area; a thin film transistor on the display area including a semiconductor layer and a gate electrode; a display element electrically connected to the thin film transistor; a multi-layer including an insulating layer and a lower insulating layer. The insulating layer is between the glass substrate and the display element and the lower insulating layer is between the glass substrate and the insulating layer; and a thin-film encapsulation layer covering the display element including an inorganic encapsulation layer and an organic encapsulation layer. The multi-layer includes a first groove between the opening area and the display area. A first width of a portion of the first groove in the lower insulating layer is greater than a second width of a portion of the first groove in the insulating layer. |
| US12016217B2 |
Display panel and display device including crack detection line electrically connecting first and second pins
The present disclosure provides a display panel and a display device. The display panel includes: a display substrate, an IC chip, and a circuit board. The display substrate includes a first bonding portion including a first detection pin and a second detection pin, a second bonding portion connected to the first bonding portion and including a first connection pin and second connection pin which are connected by a connection wire included by the circuit board, a first connection line connecting the first detection pin to the first connection pin and including a first crack detection line, and a second connection line connecting the first detection pin to the second connection pin. The IC chip is bonded to the first bonding portion and configured to determine cracks on an edge of the display substrate according to electric signals of the first detection pin and the second detection pin. |
| US12016215B2 |
Display substrate and AMOLED display device
The disclosure provides a display substrate and an AMOLED display device. The display substrate includes a display area including multiple pixel units in an array, each row is correspondingly provided with a first power line, and each column is correspondingly provided with a second power line; the multiple pixel units are divided into first pixel units and second pixel units; each row includes at least one first pixel unit, in which the driving transistor is electrically coupled to the second power line corresponding to the column of the first pixel unit; for at least one column of pixel units, each column includes at least one second pixel unit; in which the driving transistor is electrically coupled, through the first power line corresponding to the row of the second pixel unit, to the second power line corresponding to the column of one first pixel unit in the row. |
| US12016212B2 |
Display device having an emission layer
A display device includes signal lines and pixels connected thereto. A first pixel includes a first transistor including a first gate electrode, a first channel region overlapping the first gate electrode, a first source region, and a second drain region facing the first source region, with the first channel region interposed between the first source region and the second drain region. A third transistor includes a third gate electrode, a third channel region overlapping the third gate electrode, a third drain region connected to the first gate electrode, and a third source region facing the third drain region with the third channel region interposed between the third source region and the third drain region. A shielding part overlaps a boundary between the third source region and the third channel region and does not overlap a boundary between the third drain region and the third channel region. |