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| US12024581B2 |
Polyol composition
A polyurethane composition reaction mixture including: (a) at least one organic isocyanate; and (b) at least one butylene oxide-based hydrophobic polyol; a process for making the above polyurethane composition; a polyurethane composite article composition, a process for making the above polyurethane composite article composition; and a process for making a composite article from the above polyurethane composite article composition. |
| US12024580B2 |
Resin composition suitable for printing and printing methods
Embodiments of the invention relate to a resin composition, in particular suitable for printing, a kit comprising components of the resin composition, printing methods, a polymer obtained by the printing methods, an article comprising or formed from the polymer, uses thereof, and a composition. The resin composition comprises at least one compound C1 having at least one terminal alkyne functional group; at least one compound C2 having at least two thiol functional groups; at least one compound C3 having at least one carbon-carbon double bond; at least one photoinitiator; and at least one stabilizer. |
| US12024578B2 |
Curable composition
Provided is, for example, a curable composition including: a curable compound having, in a molecule, a branched polyolefin structure, a (meth)acryloyl group, and an isocyanate group; and an alicyclic (meth)acrylate monomer having, in a molecule, a cycloalkyl structure and a (meth)acryloyl group. |
| US12024577B2 |
Preparation method of super absorbent polymer
The present disclosure relates to a preparation method of a super absorbent polymer. More specifically, it relates to a preparation method of a super absorbent polymer capable of significantly reducing the amount of fine powder generated during the process by mixing a hydrogel polymer with an additive having a specific structure, pulverizing it, and then drying it with a paddle-type dryer. |
| US12024574B2 |
Light curable (meth)acrylate resin composition for thermoplastic elastomers bonding
The present invention provides a light curable (meth)acrylate resin composition for thermoplastic elastomer bonding. The light curable (meth)acrylate resin composition of the present invention comprises: a (meth)acrylic monomer, a polyolefin (meth)acrylate oligomer having a viscosity of 200 000 to 2 500 000 mPa*s at 25° C., and a photoinitiator. The present invention also provides a cured product of the light curable (meth)acrylate resin composition and a use of the composition. |
| US12024564B2 |
Humanized anti-IL-1R3 antibodies
The present invention relates to humanized antibodies that specifically bind to IL-1R3 or a fragment or derivative thereof or a polypeptide that contains at least a portion of said antibody that is sufficient to confer IL-1R3 binding specificity. Said antibodies inhibit IL-1R3 induced NFkB activity. They also inhibit IL-1alpha, IL-1beta, IL-33, and/or IL-36 stimulated NFkB activity.The invention further relates to use of said humanized antibody in the treatment of an IL-1R3 mediated disease such as cancer.The present invention also encompasses a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a therapeutically effective amount of the antibody according to the invention. The pharmaceutical composition can be used in treating a IL-1R3 mediated disease such as cancer. |
| US12024563B2 |
ALK7 antagonists and uses thereof
In certain aspects, the disclosure provides ALK7 antagonists. In certain aspects, these ALK7 antagonists are can be used to improve metabolic parameters in a patient in need thereof. In certain aspects, these ALK7 antagonists can be used to treat or prevent one or more kidney-associated disease or condition in a patient in need thereof. In certain aspects, these ALK7 antagonists can be used to treat or prevent cancer. |
| US12024549B2 |
Compound having affinity substance to soluble protein, cleavable portion and reactive group, or salt thereof
The present invention provides a technique enabling modification of a soluble protein and in particular regioselective modification of a soluble protein. More specifically, the present invention provides a compound having an affinity substance to a soluble protein, a cleavable portion, and a reactive group represented by the following Formula (I): A-L-B-R (I) wherein A is an affinity substance to a soluble protein; L is a cleavable linker which is a divalent group comprising a cleavable portion; B is (a) a divalent group comprising a bioorthogonal functional group or (b) a divalent group comprising no bioorthogonal functional group; and R is a reactive group to the soluble protein; or a salt thereof. |
| US12024532B2 |
Silanol compound and method for producing silanol compound
The present invention provides a method for producing a silanol compound capable of efficiently producing a silanol compound. The method for producing a silanol compound includes a proton exchange step of forming a silanol compound having a structure represented by following formula (c) by reacting a silicate having a structure represented by following formula (a) with an acidic compound having an acid dissociation constant pKa of −1 to 20 in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). (In formula (a), Qi+ represents an i-valent cation and i represents an integer of 1 to 4). |
| US12024528B2 |
Bridged tricyclic carbamoylpyridone compounds and uses thereof
The present disclosure relates generally to compounds, of Formula I: Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds and methods of making said compounds. The compounds of the disclosure are useful in treating or preventing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. |
| US12024526B2 |
Fused polycyclic aromatic compound
The present invention includes a fused polycyclic aromatic compound represented by general formula (1), where in formula (1), one among R1 and R2 is represented by general formula (2) and represents a substituent having three to five ring structures, and the other among R1 and R2 represents a hydrogen atom, where in formula (2), n represents an integer of 0-2, R3 represents a divalent linking group obtained by removing two hydrogen atoms from benzene or naphthalene, R4 represents a divalent linking group obtained by removing two hydrogen atoms from an aromatic ring of an aromatic hydrocarbon, and when n is 2, a plurality of R4's may be the same as or different from each other, R5 represents an aromatic hydrocarbon group. |
| US12024524B2 |
Imidazopyridazines as modulators of IL-17
The present application discloses compounds having the following formula: or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are defined in the specification, as well as methods of making and using the compounds disclosed herein for treating or ameliorating an IL-17 mediated syndrome, disorder and/or disease. |
| US12024520B2 |
Processes for the preparation of 4-{8-amino-3-[(2S)-1-(but-2-ynoyl)-pyrrolidin-2-yl]imidazo[1,5-a]-pyrazin-1-yl}N-(pyridin-2-yl)-benzamide
The present disclosure relates, in general, to improved processes for the preparation of 4-{8-amino-3-[(2S)-1-(but-2-ynoyl)pyrrolidin-2-yl]imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazin-1-yl}-N-(pyridin-2-yl)-benzamide, particularly large-scale processes for manufacturing 4-{8-amino-3-[(2S)-1-(but-2-ynoyl)pyrrolidin-2-yl]imidazo[1,5-a]pyrazin-1-yl}-N-(pyridin-2-yl)benzamide and intermediates used in such processes. |
| US12024516B2 |
Tricyclic janus kinase 1 inhibitors, and compositions and methods thereof
The invention provides a novel class of therapeutics that are safe and effective inhibitors of Janus kinase 1 and pharmaceutical composition and methods of preparation and use thereof in the treatment of various diseases and disorders (e.g., inflammatory diseases, immune-mediated diseases or cancer). |
| US12024515B2 |
Kifunensine derivatives
The present disclosure relates to compounds according to Formula I (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt and/or solvate thereof, as well as compositions including such compounds and uses thereof, where R1 is an unsubstituted C1-C12 alkyl; and R2, R3, and R4 are each independently H or —C(O)—(unsubstituted C1-C12 alkyl). Among other things, the present disclosure evidences that the significant upregulation of CD20 by the inhibition of a-mannosidase enzymes by compounds of the present technology potentiates the activity of anti-CD20 mAbs and importantly sensitize cell lines that are resistant to the action of these antibodies. |
| US12024514B2 |
N-1 branched alkyl ether substituted imidazo[4,5-c]quinoline compounds, compositions, and methods
Imidazo[4,5-c]quinoline compounds having a substituent that is attached at the N−1 position by a branched group, single enantiomers of the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, and methods of making the compounds are disclosed. Methods of use of the compounds as immune response modifiers, for inducing cytokine biosynthesis in humans and animals, and in the treatment of diseases including infectious and neoplastic diseases are also disclosed. |
| US12024513B2 |
NLRP3 modulators
The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I): wherein all of the variables are as defined herein. These compounds are modulators of NLRP3, which may be used as medicaments for the treatment of proliferative disorders, such as cancer in a subject (e.g., a human). |
| US12024512B2 |
Cocrystal
Improving the solubility of an organic compound. A cocrystal of (1) 6-ethyl-N-[1-(hydroxyacetyl)piperidin-4-yl]-1-methyl-4-oxo-5-(2-oxo-2-phenylethyl)-3-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)-4,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[3,2-c]pyridine-2-carboxamide and (2) L-malic acid or L-tartaric acid. |
| US12024511B2 |
Substituted imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-2-ylamine compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use thereof
Provided herein are substituted imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-2-ylamine compounds, for example, of formula (A), and pharmaceutical compositions thereof; and methods of their use for treating, preventing, or ameliorating one or more symptoms of a Janus kinase-mediated disease. |
| US12024510B2 |
Pyrazolopyridine-diamides, their use as insecticide and processes for preparing the same
The present invention provides novel pyrazolopyridine-diamides of Formula (I), wherein, the definition of W1, W2, A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, D, Z1, E, R1, R2, R3, R4, m and n is as described in the description. The present invention also relates to the composition, combination, use and method of application of the compounds of Formula (I). |
| US12024506B2 |
Compounds
The present invention relates to compounds of Formula I as defined herein, and salts and solvates thereof. (I) The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula (I), and to compounds of Formula (I) for use in the treatment of proliferative disorders, such as cancer, as well as other diseases or conditions in which inhibition of a RAS-effector protein-protein interaction is implicated. |
| US12024505B2 |
Heterocyclic compounds useful as modulators of acetylcholine receptors
The present invention aims to provide a compound that may be useful for the prophylaxis or treatment of constipation and the like. The present invention provides a compound represented by the following formula (I): wherein each symbol is as described in the specification, or a salt thereof. |
| US12024504B2 |
1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl derivatives for use in the treatment of neovascular diseases
Anti-angiogenic treatments and compounds for use in anti-angiogenic treatments, particularly of conditions associated with abnormal angiogenesis or abnormal over-production of pro-angiogenic VEGFxxx isoforms in or on the eye are described. |
| US12024493B2 |
Isoxazole hydroxamic acids as histone deacetylase 6 inhibitors
The present disclosure provides compounds represented by Formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, e.g., hydrates, and prodrugs thereof, wherein X and n are as defined as set forth in the specification. The present disclosure also provides compounds of Formula I for use to treat diseases and conditions, e.g., cancer, wherein inhibition of HDAC provides a benefit. |
| US12024488B2 |
Process for heterogeneous isomerization of alpha-olefins
A method for the isomerization of alpha-olefins to the corresponding internal olefins uses a heterogenous catalyst containing silicon-aluminum mixed oxide in a continuous fixed-bed operation mode. |
| US12024486B2 |
Lipocationic dendrimers and uses thereof
Modular dendrimers with cationic groups and lipophilic groups are provided herein. In some aspects, the dendrimers provided herein may be formulated in compositions which contain a nucleic acid and one or more helper excipients. In some aspects, these compositions may also be used to treat diseases or disorders with a therapeutic nucleic acid. |
| US12024483B2 |
Synthesis method of hydroxybenzylamine
The present invention relates to a synthesis method of hydroxybenzylamine, belonging to the technical field of organic synthesis. The principle of the method is a demethylation reaction of methoxybenzylamine in the presence of hydrobromic acid. The present invention has the characteristics that methoxybenzylamine and hydrobromic acid are distilled at reflux to remove redundant water to improve a reaction temperature and increase the concentration of hydrobromic acid in a reaction mixture, thereby enhancing the demethylation of hydrobromic acid on methoxybenzylamine and then shortening a reaction time and increasing a conversion rate; when generation of a methyl bromide gas is not observed, distillation is continued, excess hydrobromic acid is recycled to further improve the reaction temperature and increase the conversion rate and meanwhile reduce the consumption of raw material hydrobromic acid and decrease the processing capacity of the subsequent steps and the consumption of raw material sodium hydroxide. |
| US12024482B2 |
Low-pollution antidegradant compound and antidegradant composition and rubber composition comprising the same for tires
Antidegradant composition comprising a first compound of Formula I: and a second antidegradant that is not the compound of Formula I; and rubber composition comprising the antidegradant composition. The rubber composition has good resistance to appearance discoloration while maintaining the mechanical and anti-aging properties, thus, are suitable for making the entire tire or as part of the rubber matrix. |
| US12024479B2 |
Methods for operating ethylene oligomerization reactor systems with an integrated ultrasonic flow meter
Methods for determining ethylene concentration in an ethylene oligomerization reactor using an ultrasonic flow meter are described, and these methods are integrated into ethylene oligomerization processes and related oligomerization reactor systems. |
| US12024477B2 |
Bioaugmented fertilizer with acclimatized (preferably halotolerant) effective microorganisms and methods for producing the same
The present disclosure is related to a fertilizer (inorganic/organic/natural/synthetic) enriched with acclimatized (preferably halotolerant) effective microorganisms (AEM) and optionally with an organic emulsion (OE). The present disclosure provides a bioaugmented fertilizer enriched with AEM and optionally OE. Provide product (fertilizer) specific AEM, and method for producing such fertilizers. Fertilizer enriched with AEM, OMP, and OE renders it an Integrated Plant Nutrient Management (IPNM) principles based product (fertilizer). This makes it superior in performance over conventional fertilizers (inorganic/organic/natural/synthetic) due to better nutrient use efficiency. |
| US12024469B2 |
Powder for ceramic manufacturing, ceramic manufactured object, and manufacturing method thereof
Provided are a powder for laser manufacturing which can be stably manufactured and from which a three-dimensional manufactured object ensuring a manufacturing accuracy can be obtained and a using method thereof. A powder for ceramic manufacturing for obtaining a manufactured object by repeatedly sintering or fusing and solidifying in sequence a powder in an irradiation portion with laser light, in which the powder includes a plurality of compositions, at least one composition of the compositions is an absorber that relatively strongly absorbs the laser light compared to other compositions, and at least a part of the absorber changes to a different composition that relatively weakly absorbs the laser light by irradiation with the laser light and a using method of a powder in which the powder is used. |
| US12024465B2 |
Glass compositions having improved mechanical durability and low characteristic temperatures
A glass composition includes: greater than or equal to 55 mol % and less than or equal to 70 mol % SiO2; greater than or equal to 14 mol % and less than or equal to 25 mol % Al2O3; greater than or equal to 0 mol % B2O3; greater than or equal to 0 mol % P2O5; greater than or equal to 0 mol % and less than or equal to 10 mol % Li2O; greater than or equal to 6.5 mol % and less than or equal to 20 mol % Na2O; greater than or equal to 0 mol % K2O; greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % and less than or equal to 4.5 mol % MgO; greater than or equal to 0 mol % CaO; and greater than or equal to 0 mol % SrO. The sum of Li2O, Na2O, and K2O in the glass composition may be greater than or equal to 6.5 mol % and less than or equal to 22 mol %. The glass composition may satisfy the relationship Al2O3*(2.94)+B2O3*(−0.58)+P2O5*(−3.87)+Li2O*(5.01)+Na2O*(1.89)+K2O*(−2.03) is greater than 100. |
| US12024462B2 |
Method of manufacturing flexible cover window
A method of manufacturing a flexible cover window is proposed. The flexible cover window includes a planar part and a folded part extending continuously from the planar part, wherein the folded part is thinner than the planar part. The method includes: forming a photoresist layer on a glass substrate, patterning the photoresist layer to form a gradation resist pattern layer for forming the folded part on the glass substrate, forming the folded part having an inclined portion formed between the folded part and the planar part using the gradation resist pattern layer as a mask, removing the gradation resist pattern layer, and reinforcing the glass substrate. |
| US12024461B2 |
Ion exchangeable, opaque gahnite-spinel glass ceramics with high hardness and modulus
An opaque gahnite-spinel glass ceramic is provided. The glass ceramic includes a first crystal phase including (MgxZn1-x)Al2O4 where x is less than 1 and a second crystal phase includes at least one of tetragonal ZrO2, MgTa2O6, mullite, and cordierite. The glass ceramic has a Young's modulus greater than or equal to 90 GPa, and has a hardness greater than or equal to 7.5 GPa. The glass ceramic may be ion exchanged. Methods for producing the glass ceramic are also provided. |
| US12024460B2 |
Feeding system and glass production apparatus having same
The present invention discloses a feeding system that comprises a plurality of material tanks having air outlets, a plurality of blowers, a dust remover having an air inlet, and a connecting pipe. Air inlets of the plurality of blowers are in communication with the air outlets of the material tanks in one-to-one correspondence. The first end of the connecting pipe is in communication with the air inlet of the dust remover, and the second end of the connecting pipe is movable between being connected with the air outlet of a first one of the plurality of blowers and being connected with the air outlet of a second one of the plurality of blowers. The disclosed feeding system has a simple structure and zero dust leakage. Also disclosed is a glass production apparatus that comprises the disclosed feeding system. |
| US12024455B2 |
Apparatus for mineralizing drinking water
An apparatus for the mineralization of drinking water has a housing with an inlet and an outlet, a filter positioned in the housing, a container receptacle assembly affixed to or formed on the housing, a pump cooperative with the container receptacle assembly, and a manifold connected to an outlet of the pump and to an outlet of the filter. The filter is connected to the inlet of the housing and adapted to filter contaminants. The container receptacle assemblies adapted to connect with a bottle containing a mineral or supplement therein. The pump is adapted to pass the mineral or supplement in a measured amount from the bottle. The manifold is adapted to mix the mineral or supplement with the filtered water so as to discharge a mineralized drinking water through the outlet. |
| US12024454B2 |
Advanced phosphorous recovery process and plant
A method and plant for recovering phosphate from a biomass material, the biomass material suitably being a waste activated sludge from an upstream wastewater treatment process including a biological P removal process. The method includes an anaerobic digestion stage and steps for recovering independent streams rich in PO4 and Mg, or rich in PO4 and NH4, thereby increasing the amount of P recovered and avoiding struvite formation in the anaerobic digester and accessory equipment thereof, such as pipes. |
| US12024447B2 |
Magnetized water generator
A magnetized water generator, includes: a housing portion having a cylindrical structure; a first magnetized water generating unit located on an upper side in the housing portion and rotating in a forward or counterclockwise direction by water flowing into the housing portion; and, a second magnetized water generating unit 300 located on an intermediate position in the housing portion, wherein the second magnetized water generating unit is separated from the first magnetized water generating unit by a barrier and wherein the second magnetized water generating unit rotates in a reverse or clockwise direction. |
| US12024445B2 |
Asymmetric electrochemical systems and methods
An asymmetric system containing a first conductive polymer modified with a redox active moiety and a second conductive polymer modified with a surfactant is used for the separation of organic compounds from aqueous solutions. The asymmetric system has complementary hydrophobicity tunability in response to electrochemical modulations. For example, both materials are hydrophobic in their respective neutral states, therefore exhibiting affinity toward organic compounds. Application of a mild potential drives the desorption of the organic compounds and regeneration of the materials. The asymmetric system can be used in a cyclic fashion, through repeated electrical discharge or shorting of the two electrodes to program the capture of organics from a feed solution, and application of a potential to stimulate the release of the adsorbed organics. |
| US12024443B1 |
Ion separation device for water body based on water jet vortex
An ion separation device for water body based on water jet vortex includes: a separation tank assembly including a tank and a water outlet pipe disposed in the tank, a collection separation plate and an impurity separation plate are disposed in the tank, and an inner space of the tank is divided into a collection region, a separation region, and an impurity region; and a first water delivery unit and a second water delivery unit. The first water delivery unit and the second water delivery unit are configured to generate high-pressure water flow and deliver the high-pressure water flow into the tank from two sides of the tank to generate a vortex in a water body and thus generate a centrifugal force, so as to make macromolecular impurities and metal ions in the water body be thrown away from a center of the tank. |
| US12024438B2 |
Iron-loaded small pore aluminosilicate zeolites and method of making metal loaded small pore aluminosilicate zeolites
The present invention further provides a method of making an metal-loaded aluminosilicate zeolite having a maximum pore opening defined by eight tetrahedral atoms from pre-existing aluminosilicate zeolite crystallites, wherein the metal is present in a range of from 0.5 to 5.0 wt. % based on the total weight of the metal-loaded aluminosilicate zeolite. |
| US12024435B2 |
Sintered metal carbide and heat-resistant member for silicon carbide semiconductor manufacturing device comprising same
Out of sintered metal carbides having an extremely high melting point, there is provided a sintered metal carbide which can be produced without having to perform sintering under high pressure such as hot pressing or HIP, having a high relative density and excellent mechanical strength. A sintered metal carbide of at least one metal selected from the group consisting of elements of Groups 4 and 5 of the periodic table, wherein the sintered metal carbide contains Si element of 0.1 wtppm or more and 10,000 wtppm or less. |
| US12024433B2 |
Methods for making graphene oxide gels
Methods for reversibly forming graphene oxide gels by reacting graphene oxide dispersed in an aqueous solution with organic amines or quaternary phosphonium salts. Also provided are methods of forming anhydrous graphene oxide dispersions. |
| US12024431B2 |
System and methods for the production of hydrogen gas
Methods and systems are disclosed for using industrial waste for the production of hydrogen gas. The method includes examining a ph level of the industrial waste, removing contaminate from the industrial waste, conditioning and concentrating the industrial waste to a proton-rich solution, and using the resulting proton-rich solution as the proton source in a hydrogenase catalyzed hydrogen production system. |
| US12024428B2 |
Process and plant for the production of synthesis gas by means of catalytic steam reformation of a hydrocarbonaceous feed gas
A plant for producing a synthesis gas chiefly consisting of hydrogen and carbon monoxide by catalytic steam reformation of a hydrocarbonaceous feed gas, wherein the heat of burners required for the chemical reforming reactions to take place is generated by producing a flue gas and wherein, by utilizing the heat contained in the synthesis gas and in the flue gas, a pure steam is generated from boiler feed water and a process steam is generated from process condensate, wherein for the generation of the pure steam synthesis gas and flue gas are used and for the generation of the process steam a part of the pure steam is used as heat-transfer medium and the remaining part of the pure steam is discharged from the process as export steam. |
| US12024426B2 |
Device for producing hydrogen through photothermal coupling of solar energy based on frequency division technology
The present disclosure discloses a device for producing hydrogen through photothermal coupling of solar energy based on a frequency division technology, including a photothermal coupling reactor and a liquid storage tank and so on; during operation, a test sample containing a photothermal catalyst is placed in the photothermal coupling reactor, a light source is divided into an infrared light part and an ultravioiet light part through the solid-state frequency divider, energy of the infrared light part is finally transferred to the photothermal coupling reactor, and the ultraviolet light part is projected onto the photothermal catalyst. The present disclosure is used for an experiment for producing hydrogen through photothermal coupling of catalyst particles, and has advantages of environmental protection, high efficiency, simple and convenient operation and the like. |
| US12024425B2 |
Method for preparing an imide salt containing a fluorosulphonyl group
A method for preparing a compound having the following formula (IV): R2—(SO2)—NLi—(SO2)—F (IV), the method including a step a) of reacting a sulphamide having the following formula (A): R0—(SO2)—NH2 (A) with at least one sulphur-containing acid and at least one chlorinating agent, the step a) being carried out: at a temperature between 90° C. and 130° C., and at a pressure which is strictly greater than 7 bar (absolute). |
| US12024422B2 |
Semiconductor integrated device with electrical contacts between stacked dies and corresponding manufacturing process
An integrated device includes: a first die; a second die coupled in a stacked way on the first die along a vertical axis; a coupling region arranged between facing surfaces of the first die and of the second die, which face one another along the vertical axis and lie in a horizontal plane orthogonal to the vertical axis, for mechanical coupling of the first and second dies; electrical-contact elements carried by the facing surfaces of the first and second dies, aligned in pairs along the vertical axis; and conductive regions arranged between the pairs of electrical-contact elements carried by the facing surfaces of the first and second dies, for their electrical coupling. Supporting elements are arranged at the facing surface of at least one of the first and second dies and elastically support respective electrical-contact elements. |
| US12024419B2 |
Charge controlled clamp for MEMS readout circuits
A device includes a readout circuit coupled between an input node and an output node; a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device coupled to the input node; and a first charge controlled clamp circuit coupled between the input node and a first bias node. |
| US12024412B2 |
Pivoting load-bearing assembly with force sensor
A load-bearing assembly including a clamping-force sensor in a pivoting support assembly that is adjustable to vary a radial spacing between a pivot pin and a clamp pad mounted on the support assembly. A plurality of clamping-force sensors may be included in a plurality of pivoting clamp pad support assemblies to support a clamp pad and may be arranged to sense the magnitude of a clamping force exerted by a particular adjustable pivoting clamp pad support assembly and send signals indicative of the magnitude of the force to a controller. A load sensor may be located between a pivot pin and a bearing block, or strain gauges may be mounted in the pivoting bearing block so as to measure forces carried through the bearing block. Force values sensed and transmitted to the controller may be used to evaluate and adjust the clamp arm assembly to grasp a load with a desired clamping force or distribution of clamping forces. |
| US12024407B2 |
Drum/ring gear assembly for winches with geared transmission
A drum and ring gear assembly for winches with geared transmission which comprises a substantially cylindrical drum adapted to be actuated rotationally about its own longitudinal axis and a ring gear accommodated substantially coaxially inside the drum, which are mutually associated so as to rotate integrally about the longitudinal axis by virtue of connecting means; the connecting means is of the positive and/or direct friction type. |
| US12024406B2 |
Crane and method for weathervaning such a crane
The present invention relates to a method for weathervaning of a crane which has a boom which can rotate about a vertical axis, a slewing gear motor and a slewing gear service brake for securing the boom in a rotational position with a securing torque in the crane mode, wherein in the case of a crane which has been out-of-operation, the boom is braked against rotation with an out-of-operation mode braking torque which is less than said securing torque in the crane mode. In this respect, the invention also relates to such a crane itself, in particular in the form of a revolving tower crane. In accordance with the invention, the out-of-operation mode braking torque is kept at least approximately constant over the range of the speed of rotation and over the range of the angle of rotation of the boom. |
| US12024402B2 |
Stairlift overspeed safety system
Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for a stairlift overspeed safety system are disclosed. The overspeed safety system may include a centripetal cam assembly, a trigger assembly, and a jammer assembly. The centripetal cam assembly may include a spring-loaded plate and a plurality of centripetal cams connected to the spring-loaded plate, configured to move to an extended position when the rail speed exceeds the speed threshold. The trigger assembly may include a trigger plate configured to be pushed by at least one of the centripetal cams when moved to the extended position. Pushing the trigger plate may cause a switch to open to shut off power to the motorized stairlift. The jammer assembly may include a jammer configured to wedge between teeth of a rack and pinion of the motorized stairlift to initiate a deceleration to stop movement of the motorized stairlift. |
| US12024398B2 |
Sheet transport apparatus and sheet processing apparatus
A sheet transport apparatus includes a first direction changing roller arranged along a transport path, wherein a sheet is transported along the transport path; a second direction changing roller disposed on the transport path, wherein the first direction changing roller and the second direction changing roller are next to each other in a direction perpendicular to the transport path, and the first direction changing roller and the second direction changing roller change an orientation of the sheet from a first orientation to a second orientation; and a control circuit configured to control one of the first direction changing roller and the second direction changing roller so that the first direction changing roller rotates slower than the second direction changing roller so as to change the orientation of the sheet from the first orientation to the second orientation. |
| US12024397B2 |
Drill-powered drip tape winder and method of use
A drip tape winder for easily and cost-effectively rolling lengths of drip tape in the field is described. The winder comprises a frame and a mandrel rotatably received in the frame and utilizes a battery powered drill to provide the power necessary to turn the mandrel and neatly wind lengths of drip tape thereon. |
| US12024395B2 |
Medium transport device, control method, and control program
Provided are an image processing apparatus, a control method, and a control program to accurately determine whether or not a deflection of a fed medium has occurred, and to suitably control a feeding of the medium. A medium conveying apparatus includes a feed module to feed a medium, a motion detection module to detect a first change amount in a feeding direction of the medium placed on a medium tray and a second change amount in a direction perpendicular to a placing surface of the medium tray during feeding of the medium, a determination module to determine that a deflection of the medium has occurred when the first change amount is less than a first threshold value and the second change amount is equal to or more than a second threshold value, and a control module to stop feeding the medium according to the determination result. |
| US12024394B2 |
Medium conveying apparatus to execute abnormality processing for multi-feed based on overlap detection width
A medium conveying apparatus includes a conveying roller to convey a medium, a width detection sensor for detecting a width of the medium conveyed by the conveying roller in a direction perpendicular to a conveying direction, an overlap detection sensor for detecting an overlap of the medium conveyed by the conveying roller, and a processor to determine whether to execute an abnormality processing for a multi-feed, based on the width of the medium acquired based on a detection result by the width detection sensor and a detection result by the overlap detection sensor. The processor acquires an overlap detection width being a width in which the medium is estimated to overlap in the direction perpendicular to the conveying direction, based on the detection result by the overlap detection sensor. The processor executes the abnormality processing when the width of the medium and the overlap detection width are equal. |
| US12024392B2 |
Platen conveyance device
A platen conveyance device includes a first conveyance path, a platen supporter, a second conveyance path, and a positioner. The first conveyance path is configured to convey a platen to a pretreatment device. The platen supporter is configured to support the platen conveyed by the first conveyance path. The second conveyance path is provided with the platen supporter. The second conveyance path is configured to convey the platen supporter to a printer. The positioner is configured to position the platen supported by the platen supporter at a prescribed printing position in a horizontal direction. |
| US12024390B2 |
Multi-division type tape cutter
A multi-division type tape cutter is disclosed. A multi-division type tape cutter according to the present invention includes: a rotating member which has a cylindrical shape and includes a fastening protrusion provided on one side surface thereof and a plurality of rotating wings provided along the outer cylindrical circumferential surface thereof, each of the rotating wings having a ¬-shaped end; a tape roller into which a tape is fitted; a housing forming a body, wherein the rotating member and the tape roller are fixed to the inside of the housing, a first cutter unit located between the rotating member and the tape roller and provided in a direction orthogonal to a winding direction of the tape; and a second cutter unit provided inside the housing in a direction orthogonal to the winding direction of the tape. |
| US12024388B2 |
One-piece tape cutting device
A one-piece tape cutting device is provided, comprising: a tape shaft, a tape pressing part, a cutting part, a tape supporting part, a side plate, and a pressing plate, and all are integrally formed without being connected by any fasteners. the tape is sleeved on the outside of the tape shaft from the opposite side of the side plate, the pressing plate is stretched by the tape and away from the tape shaft, so that the tape is pressed by the pressing plate and does not rotate, the tape is restricted by the anti-dislodging piece and does not disengage, and the end of the tape is pulled through the gap between the tape supporting part and the tape pressing part, and non-adhesive surface of the tape faces the tape pressing part, and the cutting part can cut through the tape. |
| US12024385B2 |
Medium transport device and recording apparatus
A medium feeder includes: a path blocking member configured to rotate to switch between a blocking state that blocks a feed path for a medium fed out from a tray at a position of the guide member, and an open state that opens the feed path; and a switching unit that performs switching of the path blocking member, wherein the switching unit includes a rack configured to be displaced in a feeding direction in which a medium is fed from the tray to thereby perform switching of the path blocking member, and a pinion gear that drives the rack. |
| US12024383B2 |
Sheet guide, sheet conveyor, sheet stacker, and printer
A sheet guide includes an endless belt, and a guide supported by a plurality of places of the endless belt, the guide configured to hold a downstream end of the sheet in a conveyance direction of the sheet, wherein the endless belt is configured to rotate to move the sheet held by the guide in the conveyance direction. |
| US12024382B2 |
Handling bar for laminated or film supports
A handling bar for laminated or film supports, such as paper, is disclosed, including a hollow tubular body provided with an inner cavity and an outer side surface, a plurality of through holes, arranged on the tubular body to put the inner cavity in contact with the outer side surface. The handling bar also includes at least one connection to a compressed air source or a suction device, where the connection is shaped for the inflow of compressed air or to suction air into the cavity and at least one filtering element arranged inside the tubular body where at least at one portion of the holes filters the air passing between the inner cavity and the holes. |
| US12024380B2 |
Dispensing assembly for selectively dispensing a plurality of supplies of rolled sheet material
In one aspect, the present disclosure is directed to a dispenser assembly for dispensing supplies of sheet material. The dispensing assembly can include a carrier supporting the supplies of sheet material and being moveable along a track between various dispensing positions. The dispenser assembly also can include a carrier pivoting assembly with a lever that engages one of the supplies of sheet material and rotates during dispensing thereof, as well as one or more biased pins connected to the lever and configured to engage locking features provided along the track to support the carrier in one of the dispensing positions. The biased pins further can be configured to retract with rotation of the lever such that they disengage the locking features so the carrier to moves along the track to different dispensing position. Other aspects also are described. |
| US12024375B2 |
Cup placing device for planting cup
A cup-loading device for planting cups includes a profile bracket, a horizontal driving mechanism, a pressing mechanism and a planting cup grasping mechanism fixed at an output end of the pressing mechanism, wherein the horizontal driving mechanism and the pressing mechanism are disposed on the profile bracket, an output end of the horizontal driving mechanism is connected to the pressing mechanism so that the pressing mechanism move horizontally along the profile bracket, and the planting cup grasping mechanism includes a plurality of mechanical clamping jaws and a guide device for adjusting a spacing between adjacent mechanical clamping jaws. The pressing mechanism moves to the arranged planting cups, the planting cup grasping mechanism is pushed downward to touch the planting cup, and then the planting cups are arranged at equal distances on the planting cup grasping mechanism, and then accurately fill in the planting plate. |
| US12024374B2 |
Movement device for moving roller boxes
A movement device for moving roller boxes, comprising: a support frame (10), movable along a vertical direction; a conveyor plane (11), solidly constrained to the support frame (10) with respect to the movement in a vertical direction and movable with respect to the support frame (10) along a horizontal transversal direction (X), in which the conveyor plane (11) is predisposed to translate objects (O) along a horizontal conveying direction (Y); three operating arms (21,22,23), solidly constrained to the support frame (10), each of which is provided with spindles (S) rotating about rotation axes which are coplanar, horizontal and perpendicular to the conveying direction (Y). A main arm (21) is provided with motorised spindles (S) and is movable along the transversal direction (X) between a first operating position and a second operating position, to selectively interact with one of two roller boxes (B1,B2). |
| US12024366B2 |
Packing by destination for automated fulfilled goods
A system and method are disclosed relating to an automated store or system including an automated fulfillment section having a storage structure for storing fungible and/or non-fungible goods. The fungible and/or non-fungible goods may be retrieved from storage in response to a customer order. The system and method of the present technology allows retrieved fungible and/or non-fungible goods to be sorted and packed in accordance with stored customer preferences. |
| US12024365B2 |
Tray feeder tray pulling mechanism
A tray feeder mechanism comprising a plurality of trays within a tray feeder, each tray including a tray handle, and a gripper positioned within a gripping area defined by the tray handles, wherein the gripper is configured to remove a tray from the tray feeder when the tray feeder stops. |
| US12024364B2 |
Container-manoeuvring apparatus
There is provided a container maneuvering apparatus arranged to provide an interface between a container-conveying system and a container-storage system. More specifically, there is disclosed a container maneuvering apparatus arranged to load/unload a container into/from a carriage. Optionally, the carriage is a Magway carriage. The carriage can be made stationary before loading/unloading the container by the container-conveying system. The carriage and container can match velocities so that both are moving, but at the same velocity, whilst loading/unloading operations are performed by the container maneuvering apparatus. |
| US12024363B2 |
Automated shuttle apparatus and methods of using the same
Various embodiments are directed to a shuttle configured for use in an AS/RS. In various embodiments, the shuttle comprises: a first load arm and a second load arm configured to retractably extend away from a shuttle body in parallel directions, the first and second load arms each being extendable between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration; a load bed including a load area configured to receive the object; and a retractable mechanical finger provided at a distal portion of the first load arm and configured to facilitate handling of the object, the mechanical finger being hingedly connected to the first load arm using a one-way hinge component that defines a portion of the range of rotational movement of the mechanical finger relative to the first load arm and comprising a spring element that facilitates rotational movement of the finger between an expanded finger position and a retracted finger position. |
| US12024360B2 |
Anti-sloshing device for immersion cooling apparatus
An immersion cooling system for cooling an object in an immersion cooling tank including an anti-sloshing device adapted to be attached to or attachable to (e.g., an inner surface of) the immersion cooling tank, the device including a connecting device(s), a first plate fixedly attached to or rotatably attached to the connecting device, and a second plate rotatably attached to the connecting device. |
| US12024358B2 |
Stackable bulk fluid storage container
A bulk fluid storage container includes a frame assembly having a lower rectangular frame, first and second wheel assemblies extending from opposite ends of the lower rectangular frame, and an upper rectangular frame member arranged in spaced relation to the lower rectangular frame member by a plurality of vertically extending posts. The bulk fluid storage container also includes a fluid storage vessel having first and second end walls held in spaced relation by first and second side walls, a top wall and a bottom wall, which defines a fluid storage volume. A baffle assembly having a plurality of baffle plates is disposed in a space relationship in the fluid storage volume. The frame assembly provides an exoskeletal structure which surrounds the fluid storage vessel and is configured to support a second bulk fluid storage container in a vertically stacked relationship. |
| US12024352B2 |
Freshness-retaining negative pressure container for food
A container for storing food includes a container wall with a top edge and a lid. The lid includes a lid edge with a sealing profile which contacts the top edge of the container wall when the container is closed, an opening with a valve which can have air be sucked therethrough when the container is closed so as to obtain a negative pressure inside the container, the negative pressure being lower than atmospheric pressure, a lid interior region, and a flexible profile which attaches the lid interior region to the lid edge so as to form a variable-height support of the lid interior region. The flexible profile maintains the lid interior region in an upper position if the negative pressure is not present and allows for a movement of the lid interior region into a lower position if the negative pressure is present. |
| US12024351B1 |
Scented dice container
A fragrance infusing dice container and a method of infusing dice with a fragrance are disclosed herein. In particular, the container includes an enclosure defining an interior area within which a fragrance diffuser is disposed. A dice holder is also disposed within the enclosure with a plurality of dice retention openings sized to receive dice therein. The dice holder, and in particular, the dice retained thereby are fluidically arranged with the fragrance diffuser such that application of a scented oil to at least a portion of the fragrance diffuser causes the scented oil to at least partially diffuse and permeate within the enclosure and impart upon the dice. |
| US12024345B2 |
Packaging box
A packaging box is fabricated by bending a corrugated cardboard plate and includes a quadrangular tube-shaped body that is rectangular in cross section and a cover for closing an opening of the body. The first cover plate is connected to a first end edge of one of the pair of first circumferential surface plates on a side near the opening and closes the opening. The second cover plate is connected to a second end edge of the other of the pair of first circumferential surface plates on the side near the opening and is adhered to an outer surface of the first cover plate. The second cover plate is split into an adhesive piece that is adhered to the first cover plate and a peeling piece that has one side connected to the second end edge and is peeled off from the adhesive piece along a breaking line. |
| US12024344B2 |
Paper handle for box, and manufacturing method therefor
The present invention relates to a paper handle for a box, and a manufacturing method therefor. In order to implement this, the present invention has a box handle which has a holding part formed in the center of a body, and which has catching parts formed at both facing sides thereof so as to be insertedly fixed to fitting holes of a packaging box, wherein the body is folded at a predetermined width to form at least two layers so that both the long-side ends thereof face each other, and the catching parts are respectively formed on both short sides of the body and comprise a first wing part and a second wing part, which are continuous, formed by folding a plurality of points, having predetermined intervals in the longitudinal direction of the long side, orthogonally to the long side. |
| US12024343B2 |
Paper-made container for accommodating liquid content for refilling
A paper inner container for storage of a refilling liquid content, the paper inner container including a body (11), which includes a body front panel (7), a body right side panel (6), a body left side panel (8), and a body back panel (5). A top surface (12) includes: a top surface forming panel (14) which is continuously provided on an upper edge of the body back panel; a top surface formation assisting panel (16), which is continuously provided on an upper edge of the body front panel, and is folded up on a lower side of the top surface forming panel; and right and left side panels (19, 20), which are continuously provided on upper edges of the body right side panel and the body left side panel, and are folded up along with overlapping of the top surface forming panel and the top surface formation assisting panel. |
| US12024333B2 |
Container having a blockable articulation device
A container includes a first container portion, a second container portion, and an articulation device connecting the first container portion to the second container portion to be pivotable around a first hinge axis. The articulation device includes a sliding joint, which allows a sliding of the first container portion relative to the second container portion transverse to the first hinge axis. A blocking element is movable from a blocking position, which blocks the sliding joint against a spring force, to an unblocking position, which unblocks the sliding joint by an actuation of the sliding joint. |
| US12024331B2 |
Device and method for applying a clip-style identification tag around the twine of a hay bale
A tagging device follows a prescribed method of attaching an identification tag to the twine of a bale as it is formed. The tagging device is sequenced to insert a clip-type tag on top or end of the bale. The tag can alternatively be numbered in a consecutive series, printed with a bar code or QRC code, have an RFID inlay applied to its surface with a index number that relates to information about the bale or has information about the bale written to the tag. |
| US12024326B2 |
Bag processing system
A bag processing system includes: a conveyance mechanism which includes: a plurality of support devices being able to support and release bags; and a conveyance drive device moving the plurality of support devices intermittently; a liquid introduction device which introduces a liquid into the bags supported by the plurality of support devices; and a conveyance control device which controls the conveyance drive device, wherein: the conveyance drive device moves the plurality of support devices in such a manner that the plurality of support devices exhibit same acceleration-deceleration behavior between each other, and the conveyance control device controls the conveyance drive device to accelerate or decelerate the plurality of support devices in such a manner that shaking of the liquid in the bags is reduced. |
| US12024322B2 |
Apparatus for extracting pharmaceutical containers from support elements
Apparatus for extracting pharmaceutical containers from a nest inside a tub includes an advancement line of the tubs, which stops the tubs at a rest station; a handling organ, and a pickup and transfer station. The station has a frame, with a housing for receiving and supporting a nest and rotatable about a first axis into a first operating position near the rest station and into a second operating position near the handling organ. A suction gripper collects at least a further nest containing pharmaceutical containers from a tub in the rest station and positions the further nest in the housing of a second frame stationary in the first operating position. The second frame then rotates into the second operating position for the handling organ to collect the pharmaceutical containers from the “nest.” |
| US12024321B2 |
Compact applicating machine
A machine for packaging multiple containers wherein a flexible carrier stock is fed across a jaw drum. A plurality of containers are moved through the machine whereby the carrier is subsequently positioned over the plurality of containers so that flexible carrier stock engages with two or more of the containers to form a package. The jaw drum and other operative components of the machine are preferably vertically adjustable to accommodate a range of container sizes and carrier configurations. |
| US12024311B1 |
Remotely operable cover for aircraft refueling boom
A boom cover for covering a refueling boom, particularly a flying boom, of a refueling aircraft. The boom has a closure which has a shield sized to cover the open end of the refueling boom, to prevent intrusion of debris, animals, etc. The closure has a hoop for circumscribing the boom and drawing the shield taut for remaining on the boom and flaccid for attachment to and removal from the boom. The closure may be attached to and removed from the boom by a longitudinally rotatable handle which is manipulated by a ground operator. Optionally the handle may be removable from the closure for use on subsequent aircraft or storage. |
| US12024310B2 |
Ignition-suppressing devices for shielding fasteners, aircraft fuel tanks having fasteners shielded by ignition-suppressing devices, and methods of installing ignition-suppressing devices in aircraft fuel tanks
An ignition-suppressing device (100) for shielding fasteners (106) comprises a ribbon (102) and receptacles (104) that are spaced apart from one another along the ribbon (102). |
| US12024308B2 |
Propeller driven backup cooling pump system for electric motor converter
A propulsion system for an aircraft includes a propeller assembly, a controller, and a pump system. The propeller assembly includes a propeller and a power system, the power system including an electric motor and a motor converter. The controller is connected to the power system and configured to switch the power system into a power-off arrangement in response to a temperature of the motor converter being greater than a threshold temperature. The pump system includes a pump and a coolant circuit that cools the motor converter. The pump is coupled to the propeller and to the motor such that rotation of either drives the pump. |
| US12024306B2 |
Actuator systems with shared redundancy
An actuator system can include a first actuator, a second actuator, a first actuator control device configured to control the first actuator, a second actuator control device configured to control the second actuator, a shared redundant actuator control device, and at least one transfer device operatively connected to the first, second, and shared redundant actuator control devices. The at least one transfer device can be configured to be operated to select between a first control mode where the first actuator control device is operatively connected to the first actuator to control the first actuator and the second actuator control device is operatively connected to the second actuator to control the second actuator, a second control mode where the shared redundant actuator control device is operatively connected to the first actuator to control the first actuator and the second actuator control device is operatively connected to the second actuator to control the second actuator, and a third control mode where the first actuator control device is operatively connected to the first actuator to control the first actuator and the shared redundant actuator control device is operatively connected to the second actuator to control the second actuator. |
| US12024297B2 |
Aircraft seat with mechanism for seat actuation
An actuation mechanism may control the movement of an aircraft seat between an upright position and a bed position. The aircraft seat comprises a back rest and connected seat pan with an actuator for moving the seat between an upright position and a bed position. The seat pan comprises a cam follower (32). The cam follower (32) is arranged to move along a first cam path (38) when the aircraft seat is moved from the upright position to the bed position. It is further arranged to move along a second cam path (40) when the seat is moved from the bed position to the upright position. |
| US12024295B2 |
Deployable seat bottom assembly
A seat bottom assembly, movable between stowed and deployed configurations, includes a seat pan plate having a front side, a rear side, a left side, a right side, a top surface, and a bottom surface. The seat pan plate is configured to move between stowed and deployed positions. The assembly also includes a pair of beam braces configured to engage a seat frame of a seat; a pair of front links operationally connecting the beam braces and the seat pan plate; and a pair of rear links operationally connecting the beam braces and the seat pan plate. Each of the front links is disposed on an opposite side of the seat pan plate from the other front link; and each of the rear links is disposed on an opposite side of the seat pan plate from the other rear link. |
| US12024291B2 |
Component system for interior furnishing of an aircraft
A component system for an aircraft, having at least one furnishing component, a plurality of component rails, a plurality of guide elements engageable with and movable relative to the component rails, a plurality of retaining elements connected to the guide elements and configured to be coupled to a hull structure of the aircraft or the at least one furnishing component, and a plurality of locking units arranged on the component rails and/or on the guide elements and configured to lock the guide elements to a particular rail. At least two component rails are arranged on the at least one furnishing component or the hull structure at a distance and parallel to each other such that the furnishing component is retractable via the component rails on guide elements or component rails that are spatially fixed in the aircraft and can be locked in a retracted position by the locking units. |
| US12024289B2 |
Reduced-friction roller and related assembly for a moveable control surface of an aircraft
A roller for a control surface of an aircraft includes a roller shaft, a primary roller coupled to the shaft, and a roller assembly coupled to the shaft. The shaft includes a longitudinal axis, a mounting end that couples with a roller fitting of the control surface, and a roller end. The primary roller can rotate about the longitudinal axis, and can engage and roll along a first surface of a track. The roller assembly includes a secondary roller having a longitudinal roller axis and configured to engage and roll along a second surface of the track. The roller assembly also includes a housing that retains the secondary roller while allowing the secondary roller to rotate about the longitudinal roller axis. The housing is movably coupled to the roller end of the roller shaft with three degrees of rotational freedom relative to the roller end of the roller shaft. |
| US12024287B2 |
Truncated flap support fairings with active flow control systems for aircraft and related methods
Truncated flap support fairings with active flow control system for aircraft and related methods are disclosed herein. An example aircraft includes a wing having a fixed wing portion, a flap moveably coupled to the fixed wing portion, a flap support fairing coupled to a bottom of the flap, the flap support fairing having an aft end, and an active flow control system including a nozzle. The nozzle is to eject high velocity air in a streamwise direction from the aft end of the flap support fairing. |
| US12024286B1 |
Blended wing body aircraft
Described herein is a blended wing body aircraft. In some embodiments, a blended wing body aircraft may include a passenger cabin separated into two or more cabin bays. In some embodiments, two or more cabin bays may be separated by a structural element that runs through the passenger cabin along the longitudinal axis of the aircraft. |
| US12024285B1 |
Modular mobility system including thrusters movably connected to a support structure
Systems and methods for providing a mobility system with modular adaptability. Many embodiments incorporate a number of different electric thrusters that can provide the vertical and horizontal thrust necessary to achieve flight mobility for a given payload. Additionally, many embodiments allow for modular elements to be connected and disconnected for different flight missions such as longer sustained horizontal flight with fixed wing elements. Some embodiments may be adaptable to carry a human payload and controller. |
| US12024284B2 |
Information processing device, information processing method, and recording medium
A controller includes processor and memory. The memory stores (i) a captured image outputted from a camera in an unmanned aircraft and (ii) sound outputted from a directional microphone in the unmanned aircraft, and stores (i) a position and an orientation of the camera and (ii) a position and an orientation of the directional microphone. The processor obtains, from the memory, the captured image, the sound, the position and the orientation of the camera, and the position and the orientation of the directional microphone, calculates a sound pickup direction of the directional microphone using the position and the orientation of the camera and the position and the orientation of the directional microphone, superimposes an object indicating the sound pickup direction at a position, on the captured image, corresponding to the sound pickup direction calculated, and causes a display device to display the captured image on which the object is superimposed. |
| US12024283B2 |
Unmanned aircraft system with swappable components and shielded circuit board
A circuit board assembly for association with an aircraft includes a circuit board and an electromagnetic interference component connected to the circuit board. The circuit board assembly may further include an enclosure having an electromagnetic signal permissive layer and an electromagnetic signal blocking layer. The electromagnetic signal permissive layer may include a housing that define a volume. The housing may enclose the electromagnetic interference component on the circuit board. The electromagnetic signal blocking layer defines a conductive barrier about the electromagnetic interference component. |
| US12024282B2 |
Guidance device, flying object, air defense system and guidance program
A guidance device 120 is provided with a processing device 124 that generates a control signal to control a propulsion device 110 of a flying object 100 and a communication device 121 that transmits the control signal to the propulsion device 110. The processing device 124 generates a patrol control signal to control the propulsion device 110 so that the flying object 100 flies along a first patrol path and generates, based on information of a moving object that the flying object 100 is to intercept, an interception control signal to control the propulsion device 110 so that the flying object 100 flies toward the moving object. In addition, the processing device 124 generates, when generating the interception control signal, a notification signal to notify that the flying object 100 flies toward the moving object. |
| US12024276B2 |
Control device and control method for controlling flight of aerial vehicle
A first attitude estimation unit 16 estimates an attitude of an UAV 1 by performing a Visual-SLAM on the basis of detection values detected by an imaging unit 14, and a second attitude estimation unit 17 estimates an attitude of the UAV 1 on the basis of detection values detected by a rotation angle detection unit 15. And then a control unit 18 controls the attitude of the UAV 1 by utilizing a first attitude estimation result from the first attitude estimation unit 16 and a second attitude estimation result from the second attitude estimation unit 17 at a ratio based on positional information of the UAV 1. |
| US12024274B2 |
Submerged sailing vessel
Various embodiments of a submerged submersible sailing vessel are disclosed. Such a submerged sailing vessel may comprise a submersible hull assembly, a keel coupled to and extending upwards from hull assembly towards a water surface, and a wind-catching assembly coupled to and extending upwards into the air from the keel for propelling the submerged sailing vessel. The hull assembly and the keel are submerged below the water surface as the vessel is propelled by the wind-catching assembly above the water surface. |
| US12024273B1 |
Marine propulsion control system, method, and user interface for marine vessel docking and launch
A method for controlling a propulsion system of a marine vessel includes receiving proximity measurements from one or more proximity sensors on the marine vessel, identifying an object located less than a buffer distance from a side of the marine vessel, and controlling a display device to indicate the side of the marine vessel where the object is located. A user input is then received to activate a buffer zone on the side of the marine vessel where the object is located, and then at least one propulsion device is automatically controlled based on the proximity measurements to move the marine vessel away from the object. |
| US12024268B2 |
Modular boat
A modular boat can be adapted to meet various desired shapes and uses, and can be transportable. The modular boat can include multiple sections configured to be joined together by rod-connection(s), by interlock-connection(s), or both. Each section can be joined to other section(s) to form and use the modular boat, and can be separated from the other section(s) for transportation. Each section can extend from bow to stern and can be joined to the other section(s) at a junction extending from bow to stern. Each rod-connection can include a hole extending perpendicular to the junction, through the sections across the modular boat, and a rod extending through the hole. Each interlock-connection can include a a key inserted into a slot of an adjacent section at the junction. |
| US12024264B2 |
Bicycle derailleur pulley
A bicycle derailleur pulley comprises a bearing region rotatable about an axis of rotation, a tooth region with teeth formed thereon for engaging into the chain, and a supporting structure that connects the bearing region and the tooth region. On at least one tooth of the chain-guiding pulley, on each of the inboard-side and outboard-side side surfaces thereof, there are formed guide regions for lateral guidance of the chain substantially parallel to the axis of rotation. At least one inboard-side guide region of the at least one tooth has an at least regionally reduced thickness dimension, relative to a central plane of the chain-guiding pulley, in relation to at least one outboard-side guide region, such that a chain section running substantially tangentially off the chain-guiding pulley can assume a greater skew angle in an outboard direction than in an inboard direction. |
| US12024260B2 |
Brake assembly
A brake assembly for a handlebar of a bicycle is disclosed. The brake assembly may be configured so that the position of the brake lever relative to the handlebar may conveniently be adjusted to fit the preferences of the rider/operator of the bicycle (e.g. adjustment of the default position of the lever relative to the handlebar for the “reach adjust” feature). Adjustment of the default position of the lever relative to the body and handlebar may be provided between a near distance/position through an intermediate distance/position to a far distance/position (e.g. adjustment of “finger contact point”/reference point on brake lever relative to handlebar for preference of a rider/operator of the bicycle). |
| US12024258B2 |
Creating easy-to-understand indications of a vehicle state
Presented here is a system and method for creating easy-to-understand notifications of the vehicle state. The notification can be visual or can be auditory and can indicate to the user the vehicle state even when the user's attention is directed elsewhere. The indication can serve to attract the user's attention before more involved information is presented to the user, such as text, or the indication can serve to communicate to the user the vehicle state in an easy-to-understand way such as using color-coded displays or audio indications. The intensity of the indication can be adjusted based on the likelihood that indication will be perceived by the user by, for example, measuring ambient light and/or ambient noise. Reducing the intensity of the indication conserves energy of an energy source associated with the vehicle. |
| US12024257B2 |
Bicycle suspension components
Example bicycle suspension components are described herein. An example suspension component includes a first tube and a second tube configured in a telescopic arrangement and defining an interior space, and a damper in the interior space. The damper includes a damper body defining a chamber, a damper member in the chamber, and a shaft coupled to the damper member. The example suspension component also includes an isolator coupling the shaft to a bottom end of the second tube, the isolator including an elastomeric member to absorb vibrations. |
| US12024255B2 |
Straddle type vehicle
A straddle type vehicle includes a meter display device that displays a vehicle state, a meter panel that forms an outer shell covering the periphery of the meter display device, and a meter support member that supports the meter display device on a vehicle body frame. The meter support member includes a main body disposed below the meter panel, supporting the meter display device, and attached to the vehicle body frame, and an exposed portion joined to the main body, exposed above the meter panel, and disposed around the meter display device. |
| US12024249B2 |
Transport wagon
The present invention relates to a transport wagon consisting of a base frame, wherein the base frame comprises a rotatable bogie assembly on its front side for attachment to a powered tow or push truck and comprises one or more front steering wheels placed on the front side of the base frame and one or more rear steering wheels placed on the rear side of the base frame, wherein the one or more front steering wheels and the one or more rear steering wheels are coupled in such a way to the rotatable bogie assembly, that in operation the one or more front steering wheels rotate along with the rotatable bogie assembly and that the one or more rear steering wheels rotate in opposite direction with respect to the rotatable bogie assembly, wherein the base frame comprises at least one longitudinal beam to which a front cross beam, a rear cross beam and at least one intermediate cross beam are arranged with intermediate spaces, wherein at least one intermediate space is arranged for receiving goods, wherein an intermediate wheel suspension with two or more intermediate wheels is arranged under one or more of the intermediate cross beams. The present transport wagon provides a transport wagon that remains well steerable on uneven floors. |
| US12024242B2 |
Valve assembly for a reserve pump of a vehicle steering system
A valve assembly for use with a main pump, a reserve pump, a steering valve with a second load signaling connector, and a first pressure switch includes an adjustable first orifice and a flow control valve. The valve assembly further includes a fluid flow path running from a first high pressure connector via the first orifice, further via a control point, further via the flow control valve, to a first low pressure connector. The first orifice is loaded in the opening direction by the pressure at the first high pressure connector, and the first orifice is loaded in the closing direction by a spring and by the pressure at the first load signaling connector. The control point is connected permanently to the first measuring connector. |
| US12024241B2 |
Steering control device
A steering control device performs an assist control for generating an assist command that generates an assist torque based on a steering torque. The steering control device acquires a target value of physical quantity related to a steering. The steering control device performs a tracking control for generating a tracking command that generates an automatic steering torque for causing a detection value of physical quantity to track the target value. |
| US12024237B2 |
Work vehicle
A work vehicle includes: a body frame; a front weight at a front end portion of the body frame; a support mechanism supporting the front weight in such a manner that the front weight is movable in a front-back direction relative to the body frame; and a drive actuator configured to move the front weight in the front-back direction relative to the body frame between (i) a back position, at which the front weight is close to the body frame, and (ii) a front position, at which the front weight is far from the body frame. |
| US12024236B2 |
Low gravity all-surface vehicle and stabilized mount system
Vehicles are disclosed that are configured to carry loads in a stabilized manner, such that the load is maintained in a substantially constant position or orientation relative to a predetermined reference point or frame even as the vehicle moves. A stabilization controller in such a vehicle receives information about movement of the vehicle relative to the reference point or plane from one or more sensors on the vehicle, and uses the information to control one or more movable objects by which the load is secured to the vehicle so as to maintain a relatively constant relationship between the load and the reference point or plane. |
| US12024235B2 |
Method for receiving a vehicle cab on an agricultural base vehicle
A method is provided for receiving a vehicle cab in a reversible manner on an agricultural base vehicle. The method includes providing a supporting structure on the base vehicle and selectively receiving the vehicle cab in a receiving region of the supporting structure or removing the vehicle cab from the receiving region as a function of a predetermined operation of the base vehicle. |
| US12024234B2 |
Tailgate accessibility
An articulating tailgate assembly with improved accessibility into a cargo bed of a vehicle, incorporating at least one door. The tailgate system provides a tailgate with a combination of predetermined plurality of functions for accessibility into the cargo bed of the vehicle and to improve functionality of the tailgate assembly. |
| US12024233B2 |
Structural component
A structural component for a motor vehicle is configured to extend transversely to a direction of travel for the motor vehicle and is configured to separate a passenger compartment and a front compartment of the motor vehicle. The structural component includes: a dashboard; two A-pillars arranged in each case laterally with respect to the dashboard; and a transverse reinforcement running along an upper side of the dashboard. The structural component is one-part or a one-piece light-metal die casting. |
| US12024231B2 |
Cross-member structure for a vehicle
A cross-member structure/assembly for a vehicle providing an instrument panel is disclosed. The assembly may comprise a composite structure/assembly comprising a plastic beam structure and a metal structural support section to reinforce the plastic beam structure. The assembly may comprise a metal structural member and/or metal bracket member. The assembly may provide structural reinforcement and integrate vehicle systems/subsystems with the instrument panel. The assembly may comprise a set of sections/segments such as an arrangement of beam/structure sections, mounting sections, and structural elements including members, webs, flanges, stiffeners, reinforcement, plates, walls, surfaces, etc. The assembly may comprise an intermediate structural support section configured to support the beam structure. The metal structural support section may be assembled with the plastic beam structure; the metal structural member may be formed with the plastic beam structure (e.g. insert molding, over-molding, etc.). The metal may comprise an alloy such as steel, aluminum, magnesium, etc. |
| US12024230B2 |
Instrument panel support apparatus
An instrument panel support apparatus including a support portion configured by an on-board equipment or a fixing member fixed to the on-board equipment, and a connecting portion connecting the support portion and the end of the instrument panel. The connecting portion includes an engaging portion provided at the end of the instrument panel, and an engaged portion provided at the support portion so as to be engaged with the engaging portion when the instrument panel and the support portion are connected by pushing of one of the instrument panel and the support portion to the other of the instrument panel and the support portion in a predetermined direction. The engaging portion is configured to engage with the engaged portion in contact with the engaged portion or a periphery of the engaged portion by an elastic deformation of the engaging portion in the connecting portion. |
| US12024226B2 |
Steering device for a vehicle
A steering device adapted to be rotated about a steering central axis for maneuvering a vehicle, the steering device including a central portion disposed in a vicinity of the steering central axis, and a rim connected with the central portion. The rim includes left and right grip portions that are respectively disposed in left and right regions of the rim apart from the steering central axis, a grip sensor disposed in each of the left and right grip portions, and four luminous portions each of which is configured to be lit under control of a control unit for prompting the driver to grip the grip portions. The four luminous portions are respectively disposed in a vicinity of a first end of and in a vicinity of a second end of each of the left and right grip portions, in an area out of the left and right grip portions. |
| US12024219B2 |
Vehicle steering wheel
A vehicle steering wheel, comprising: —a framework (10) consisting of an electroconductive material; at least one sensor for detecting the position and/or contact (20) of a limb of the user on the steering wheel; at least one decorative part (30) comprising an electroconductive material; fixing means arranged so as to hold the decorative part (30) on the steering wheel; and at least one anchoring part (42) arranged so as to secure the fixing means onto the framework (10). |
| US12024209B2 |
Method and apparatus for vehicle control
The present disclosure provides a method and an apparatus for vehicle control. The method includes: obtaining (101) manual operation information of a vehicle; determining (102) an intervention intention of a driver based on the manual operation information; and controlling (103), when the vehicle is currently in an automated driving mode and the intervention intention is determined to be a slow intervention, the vehicle to reach a predetermined safe state and handing corresponding control of the vehicle over to the driver. The method and apparatus can solve potential safety problems in vehicle control and improve safety of the vehicle control. |
| US12024207B2 |
Vehicle autonomous mode operating parameters
While an autonomous mode is activated, a vehicle is operated based on operating parameters for the autonomous mode. The operating parameters include at least one of a vehicle speed or a following distance. Upon detecting a user input to control vehicle operation, vehicle operation is transitioned to a nonautonomous mode, and a count of a number of received user inputs to control vehicle operation is incremented. Upon determining that the count of received of user inputs to control vehicle operation is greater than a threshold, the operating parameters for the autonomous mode are updated. Then, upon determining to transition from the nonautonomous mode to the autonomous mode, the vehicle is operated based on the updated operating parameters. |
| US12024206B2 |
Testing situational awareness of drivers tasked with monitoring a vehicle operating in an autonomous driving mode
Aspects of the disclosure relate to testing situational awareness of a test driver tasked with monitoring the driving of a vehicle operating in an autonomous driving mode. For instance, a signal that indicates that the test driver may be distracted may be identified. Based on the signal, that a question can be asked of the test driver may be determined. A plurality of factors relating to a driving context for the vehicle may be identified. Based on the determination, a question may be generated based on the plurality of factors. The question may be provided to the test driver. Input may be received from the test driver providing an answer to the question. |
| US12024204B2 |
Method of and system for predicting a maneuver of an object
Methods and devices for generating data for controlling a Self-Driving Car (SDC) are disclosed. The method includes: i) receiving a section of a road map corresponding to surroundings of the SDC and at least one object, ii) generating a plurality of predicted trajectories including a potential future location points of the at least one object, iii) mapping the potential future location points on the section of the road map, iv) computing a score for each of the potential future location points, the score representing an association of a given potential future location point with the plurality of road lanes at a future instance of time, v) computing an aggregated score from the scores corresponding to potential future location points, and vi) based on the aggregated score, determining a predicted location of the at least one object at the future instance of time. |
| US12024199B2 |
Autonomous traveling system
An autonomous traveling system includes: an information storage unit storing beforehand, for each of points on a target route from a departure place to a destination, turnability information indicating whether an autonomous traveling body traveling autonomously along the target route can turn to change a traveling posture thereof; and a travel planning unit determining the traveling posture with respect to each of traveling sections connecting the points, and determines, from among the points, a turn execution point at which the autonomous traveling body turns in order to take the determined traveling posture in each of the traveling sections, based on the turnability information, wherein the autonomous traveling body includes a travel control execution unit executing control for causing the autonomous traveling body to turn every time the autonomous traveling body reaches the turn execution point and to advance in each of the traveling sections in the determined traveling posture. |
| US12024198B2 |
Method and system of collecting training data suitable for training an autonomous driving system of a vehicle
The present disclosure enables a collection of training data suitable for training an autonomous driving system of a vehicle. A database is provided that stores predefined road scenarios, and user devices are provided with a simulation game for controlling a vehicle agent in a road scenario. A plurality of user devices, running the simulation game, play a road scenario from the database to control a vehicle agent in the simulation game with steering actions entered by individual users, which generates a human demonstration of each road scenario that is played. Several human demonstrations played on the plurality of user devices can be maintained by a demonstration database and made available as training data suitable for training an autonomous driving system of a vehicle. A large amount of training data can be automatically generated, without requiring expensive or time-consuming real-world tests to generate suitable training data manually. |
| US12024197B2 |
Method and system for dynamically curating autonomous vehicle policies
A system for dynamic policy curation includes a computing system and interfaces with an autonomous agent. A method for dynamic policy curation includes collecting a set of inputs; processing the set of inputs; and determining a set of available policies based on processing the set of inputs. Additionally or alternatively, the method can include any or all of: selecting a policy; implementing a policy; and/or any other suitable processes. |
| US12024195B2 |
Method and system for predicting behavior of actors in an environment of an autonomous vehicle
Methods by which an autonomous vehicle may predict actions of other actors are disclosed. A vehicle will assign either a high priority rating or a low priority rating to each actor that it detects. The vehicle will then generate a forecast for each of the detected actors. Some of not all high priority actors will receive a high resolution forecast. Low priority actors, and optionally also some of the high priority actors, will receive a low resolution forecast. The system will the forecasts to predict actions for the actors. The autonomous vehicle will then use the predicted actions to determine its trajectory. |
| US12024192B2 |
Verifying reproducibility for a vehicle controller
Techniques associated with detecting non-deterministic behavior with a component and/or subcomponents of an autonomous vehicle are discussed herein. In some cases, a simulation system may be configured to simulate operations of the autonomous vehicle and to detect changes in behavior between instances and with respect to log data or expected results. The simulation system may flag or otherwise identify components and/or subcomponents responsive to detecting potentially non-deterministic behavior. |
| US12024191B2 |
Driver assistance system for a vehicle, vehicle and a driver assistance method implementable by the system
A driver assistance system for a vehicle having a decision engine and a plurality of active object-detection sensors including two radar sensors mounted at opposed locations on the vehicle relative to a longitudinal centerline of the vehicle. A field of view of each radar sensor is directed away from the centerline and forward of the vehicle and overlaps with the field of view of the other radar sensor in a region of overlap crossing the centerline forward of the vehicle. The decision engine receives signals from the sensors and determines the presence of an object in the regions of overlap on the basis of signals from only each of the two radar sensors among the active object-detection sensors of the system. The decision engine is thus able to command vehicle functions such as braking or acceleration on the basis of the determination. |
| US12024190B1 |
Lane change assistance method and system with blind-spot-detection forewarning function
The present disclosure provides a lane change assistance system for a recreational vehicle. The lane change assistance system for a recreational vehicle includes an image acquisition device and a display device. The image acquisition device is configured to obtain image information around the recreational vehicle and transmit wireless signals through a wireless transmission device. The display device is configured to receive the wireless signals through a wireless receiving device and display the image information. A controller is arranged in the display device. The controller is configured to analyze the image information and output prompt information when there is an abnormal vehicle in a calibrated region. |
| US12024186B2 |
Electronic apparatus, input locking control method, and input locking control program
An electronic apparatus is installed in a vehicle which is an example of a moving body. The electronic apparatus includes a manual operation unit configured to receive an input, a control unit configured to perform control according to the input received by the manual operation unit, and an opening/closing-information acquisition unit configured to acquire opening/closing information of an opening/closing part of a vehicle. When the opening/closing information acquired by the opening/closing-information acquisition unit indicates that the opening/closing part is in a closed state, the control unit disables the input received by the manual operation unit. |
| US12024185B2 |
Method and system for synchronizing at least two sensor systems
Exemplary method, system, device and computer-accessible medium can be provided for synchronizing a plurality of sensor systems with respect to a respective phase for providing data. For example, each of the sensor systems can periodically provide the data. This can be done by, e.g., (i) generating a phase request from at least one processing unit for each of the plurality of sensor systems, whereas the processing unit(s) can be configured to receive the data from the plurality of sensor systems, (ii) analysing all phase requests to ascertain executeability thereof, (iii) generating target phase requests if the phase requests have been determined and/or confirmed as being executable, and (iv) transmitting the respective target phase requests to the respective sensor systems for synchronizing the phases of the plurality of the different sensor systems. |
| US12024173B2 |
System and method for work state estimation and control of self-propelled work vehicles
A self-propelled work vehicle is provided with work state estimation and associated control techniques. The work vehicle comprises ground engaging units, a work implement configured for controllably working terrain, and various onboard sensors. A controller is functionally linked to at least the one or more onboard sensors and configured to ascertain a first parameter or operation of the work vehicle, determine a work state of the work vehicle, based at least in part on respective input signals from one or more onboard sensors, and generate a control signal for controlling at least a second parameter or operation of the work vehicle, responsive to the ascertained first parameter or operation and the determined work state. The control signals may be provided for proactive adjustments to engine speed, movements of the work implement, movements of the work vehicle itself, etc. |
| US12024170B2 |
Lane change gap finder
Techniques for determining gaps for performing lane change operations are described. A first region in an environment of a vehicle can be determined. The first region can be associated with a first time period through which the vehicle is unable to travel and can correspond to a constraint space. A second region of the environment can be determined. The second region can be associated with a second time period and can correspond to a configuration space. A gap in the environment can be determined based on a portion of the configuration space that is exclusive of the constraint space. A trajectory can be determined based on the gap. The trajectory can be associated with performing a lane change operation and can be associated with a cost. The vehicle can be controlled to perform the lane change operation based at least in part on the trajectory and the cost. |
| US12024166B2 |
Vehicle driving control method and apparatus
Provided are a vehicle driving control method and apparatus. The method includes: determining, according to driving data of a vehicle, at least one piece of candidate speed information of the vehicle, the candidate speed information is used to indicate traveling speed of the vehicle at each moment in a first preset time period; predicting, according to movement data of an obstacle on a road, an obstacle trajectory of the obstacle in the first preset time period; determining right-of-way information corresponding to the obstacle trajectory, the right-of-way information is used to indicate a priority in traveling of the vehicle and the obstacle; and determining target speed information in the at least one piece of candidate speed information according to the right-of-way information corresponding to the obstacle trajectory and the obstacle trajectory, and controlling the vehicle to travel according to a route corresponding to the vehicle and the target speed information. |
| US12024165B2 |
Evaluation apparatus for evaluating a trajectory hypothesis for a vehicle
An evaluation apparatus for evaluating a predefined trajectory hypothesis for a vehicle includes a calculation unit, a detection unit and an assigning unit. The calculation unit is configured to calculate at least one necessary driving parameter for the vehicle to follow the predefined trajectory hypothesis. The detection unit is configured to detect a current driving parameter of the vehicle. The assigning unit is configured to assign a probability value for the vehicle to follow the predefined trajectory hypothesis using the current driving parameter and the necessary driving parameter. |
| US12024160B2 |
Systems and methods for performing vehicle yaw in an electric vehicle
Systems and methods are provided herein for operating an electric vehicle in a vehicle yaw mode. The electric vehicle includes a normal driving mode where the electric vehicle is steered by turning the steerable wheels (e.g., left or right) and vehicle yaw mode where the vehicle controls the torque applied to each wheel. In response to receiving input to initiate vehicle yaw mode and yaw direction, the system determines the inner wheels and the outer wheels and provides forward torque to the outer wheels of the vehicle and backward torque to the inner wheels of the vehicle to rotate the vehicle. |
| US12024155B2 |
Drive system of a plug-in hybrid vehicle and method for operating such a drive system
A drive system of a plug-in hybrid vehicle includes: an internal combustion engine; an electrical machine; an electrochemical storage device, which is configured to supply the electrical machine with electrical energy; and a conditioning system. The conditioning system is configured to precondition the electrochemical storage device and has an electric heating element. the conditioning system is configured, before the start of a journey, to activate a preconditioning function of the internal combustion engine and to preheat a coolant of the internal combustion engine by time-controlled activation of the electric heating element. |
| US12024154B2 |
Remotely control in-cabin features
Methods, systems, and apparatus for an infotainment system. The infotainment system includes a first mobile device and an in-vehicle infotainment platform. The in-vehicle infotainment platform includes an electronic control unit. The electronic control unit is configured to receive, from the first mobile device, a first request to control, adjust or manage a first vehicle component. The electronic control unit is configured to receive, from the first mobile device, a second request to control, adjust or manage a second vehicle component. The electronic control unit is configured to control, adjust or manage the first vehicle component based on the first request. The electronic control unit is configured to control, adjust or manage the second vehicle component based on the second request. |
| US12024147B2 |
Trailer braking system
A brake system for a trailer has first and second pneumatic circuits for supplying air pressure to the wheel ends on the trailer. The air pressure to brake devices at the wheel ends is controllable via a first brake ECU. First and second pressure control valves control pressure from the pneumatic circuits to the respective wheel ends. The system further has a second ECU adapted to electrically control the actuation of the pressure control valves. |
| US12024144B2 |
Parking brake system for stand-on terrain working vehicle
Aspects hereof relate to a stand-on terrain working vehicle having a foot-operated parking brake system. The parking brake system includes a pedal assembly having a first pedal and a second pedal, an actuator coupled to the pedal assembly, a brake configured to be actuated between a set/engaged state and a released/disengaged state, and an over-center linkage. When the first pedal of the pedal assembly is depressed, the brake is actuated to the set/engaged state, and when the second pedal of the pedal assembly is depressed, the brake is actuated to the released/disengaged state. The over-center linkage is configured to bias the brake towards one of the set/engaged state and the released/disengaged state. |
| US12024139B2 |
Apparatus and method for selectively actuating wheel brakes of a hydraulic brake system
A brake system for selectively actuating at least one wheel brake includes a reservoir and a power transmission unit for selectively providing pressurized hydraulic fluid for actuating at least a selected one of the wheel brakes during a braking event. A first electronic control unit at least partially controls at least one of the power transmission unit and a selected one of the pair of rear brake motors. A second electronic control unit at least partially controls at least one of the power transmission unit and an other one of the pair of rear brake motors. The first electronic control unit controls at least one SAP valve, an isolation valve, and a dump valve for a selected two of the wheel brakes, and the second electronic control unit controls at least one SAP valve, an isolation valve, and a dump valve for an other two of the wheel brakes. |
| US12024138B2 |
Leaning control scheme for a fire apparatus
A vehicle includes a chassis, an implement assembly coupled to the chassis, a stability system coupled to the chassis, and a control system. The stability system includes extendable components that selectively engage a ground surface. The control system is configured to control the stability system to level the vehicle and enable the stability system to lean the vehicle when an operational capability of the implement assembly is at a limit thereof while the vehicle is level to effectively improve the operational capability relative to when the vehicle is level. |
| US12024135B2 |
Device of unmanned vehicle with sensor device and cleaning mechanism
The present disclosure relates to vehicle technology, and more particularly, to an unmanned vehicle and its sensor device and cleaning mechanism. The cleaning mechanism includes: a housing, a cleaning element, a driving component transmissively connected to the cleaning element and a control unit installed within a receiving cavity. The housing has a light transmissive element provided on a side surface thereof. The cleaning element is pivotable about one end thereof and mounted to the housing. The cleaning element, when pivoting, frictionally interacts with a surface of the light transmissive element that is away from the receiving cavity to clean the light transmissive element. The control unit is communicatively connected to the driving component for controlling the driving component. |
| US12024134B2 |
Wiper lever
A wiper lever (10) for cleaning a vehicle pane by means of a movement in a first and a second direction is proposed. Said wiper lever comprises a wiper blade (12), a wiper arm (14), an adapter (16) for securing the wiper blade (12) to the wiper arm (14) and a hydraulic system (18) which conducts a liquid from a vehicle to the wiper blade (12) via the wiper arm (14) in order to eject the liquid via nozzles (20) on the wiper blade (12). Said wiper lever comprises at least one nozzle (20) which is oriented in the first direction (1) and one nozzle (20) which is oriented in the second direction. According to the invention, a first valve (221) for the first direction is positioned closer to the nozzles (20) in the direction of flow (3) of the liquid than a second valve (222) for the second direction (2). |
| US12024131B2 |
Swing away tailgate barbeque cooking system
The swing away tailgate barbeque cooking system allows for a cooking apparatus to be mounted on a vehicle or RV. Once at the location, the unit can swing away from the vehicle on a plane up to approximately 180 degrees. The user can then pivot the cooking apparatus into a position that is favorable for cooking. An adjustable leg or legs can be utilized which enable the unit to be much heavier than other swing away units. The adjustable legs make the unit very easy for one person to swing open or swing close. The adjustable legs also allow the unit to be in a level orientation when on uneven ground. The unit can be easily disconnected and rolled away from the carry vehicle. The unit can then be used as a stand-alone grill for home cooking. |
| US12024129B1 |
Vehicle seat-top storage device
A vehicle seat-top storage device has a lower layer formed from a flexible material configured to overlay and conform to portions of a vehicle seat. An upper layer of a flexible sheet material is coupled along side edges to the lower layer to define an interior space between the lower and upper layers. An opening of the device allows access to the interior space through the opening. A closure device is provided for selectively opening and closing the opening. Securing straps are coupled to the device to secure the device to the vehicle seat. |
| US12024128B2 |
Seat back cover having storage section for vehicle
Proposed is a seat back cover having a storage section for a vehicle, in which a rotation plate is provided on a rear side of the seat back cover to form the storage section according to a rotation of the rotation plate as necessary, a storage rotation plate is rotated to conveniently form the storage section only when an article is stored so that various articles may be easily stored in the storage section, and the rotation plate is automatically rotated by elasticity of an elastic support member to make close contact with the back cover when all the articles of the storage section are taken out so that a space of a seat may be efficiently utilized. |
| US12024127B2 |
Pop-out vehicle frunk and trunk
Systems and vehicles including a pop-out trunk/frunk and methods of using the same. A system may include a storage compartment. The storage compartment may have a base configured to receive a payload. The system may further include a trunk/frunk area. The trunk/frunk area may be configured to receive the storage compartment. The system may further include a mechanism. The mechanism may be attachable to the storage compartment and configured to traverse the storage compartment between an up position where the storage compartment extends up and out of the trunk/frunk area and a down position where the storage compartment is within the trunk/frunk area. |
| US12024125B2 |
Control device and non-transitory storage medium
A control device including a control section configured to cause a ranging process of measuring a distance between communication devices to be executed a designated number of times, and control a subsequent process that is a process of using a ranging value that satisfies a designated allowable value, on a basis of whether or not at least any of a plurality of ranging values that have been acquired satisfies the designated allowable value. The control section controls start of the subsequent process when the ranging value that satisfies the designated allowable value is acquired. |
| US12024123B2 |
Apparatuses and methods for vehicle locking systems
In a method for activating a vehicle locking system, an optically detectable machine-readable code is detected. At least one message that identifies the vehicle locking system and that includes or represents the code is transmitted. At least one message that identifies the vehicle locking system and that includes or represents the code is received. A digital key for the vehicle locking system is determined, in particular from a database that is assigned to the vehicle locking system by the at least one message. The digital key is transmitted to a transfer device that is identified by the code and that is arranged in a housing of the apparatus for activating the vehicle locking system. The digital key is stored in the memory, and the digital key is transmitted in response to a request by the vehicle locking system. |
| US12024122B2 |
Method and device for authenticating a user to a transportation vehicle
A method for authenticating a user on a transportation vehicle, wherein the transportation vehicle is coupled to an external device storing an authentication secret code and to at least one token storing a token secret code. In the method the token secret code is transmitted to the transportation vehicle when an operator control action performed with the at least one token is sensed. A new secret code is generated from the token secret code and is compared with the authentication secret code. When the new secret code matches the authentication secret code, the user is authenticated on the transportation vehicle. Also disclosed is an apparatus for authenticating a user on a transportation vehicle. |
| US12024119B2 |
Theft barrier assembly
A theft barrier assembly includes a plurality of panels. Each panel is pivotally disposed on a bottom side of a vehicle. Each of the panels is positionable in a deployed position to inhibit a person from sliding beneath the vehicle. Each of the panels is positionable in a stored position to facilitate normal operation of the vehicle. Each of a pair of actuating units is movably disposed on the bottom of the vehicle and each of the actuating units urges respective panels into the deployed position and the stored position. A receiver is integrated into the vehicle and the receiver is in electrical communication with each of the actuating units. A remote control is in remote communication with the receiver for remotely controlling the actuating units. |
| US12024118B2 |
Detection and monitoring of occupant seat belt
In one embodiment, a system of detecting seat belt operation in a vehicle includes at least one light source configured to emit a predetermined wavelength of light onto structures within the vehicle, wherein at least one of the structures is a passenger seat belt assembly having a pattern that reflects the predetermined wavelength at a preferred luminance. At least one 3-D time of flight camera is positioned in the vehicle to receive reflected light from the structures in the vehicle and provide images of the structures that distinguish the preferred luminance of the pattern from other structures in the vehicle. A computer processor connected to computer memory and the camera includes computer readable instructions causing the processor to reconstruct 3-D information in regard to respective images of the structures and calculate a depth measurement of the distance of the reflective pattern on the passenger seat belt assembly from the camera. |
| US12024117B2 |
Seatbelt assist device and vehicle seat
Provided is a belt assist device having a compact configuration and being configured to move a seatbelt to an easily reachable position. A vehicle seat includes a belt assist device attached to a lateral portion of a seat back and configured to move a portion of a seatbelt placed on the lateral portion to the easily reachable position. The belt assist device includes a rotary member attached to a recessed housing portion of the lateral portion via a rotary shaft and configured to rotate up and down between a housing position at which the rotary member is housed in the seat back and a protruding position at which the rotary member rotates to protrude forward of the seat back to push out a portion of the seatbelt. The rotary member is disposed forward of a belt guide provided at the periphery of an upper end of the seat back. |
| US12024116B2 |
Buckle device
In this buckle device, a base end portion of a belt is folded back on itself to form a ring-shaped portion, and the belt is wound onto a spool in a state in which the ring-shaped portion of the belt has been inserted through an insertion hole in the spool. This enables a winding radius of the belt to be increased by the base end portion of the belt and enables a load at which the belt is permitted to be pulled out to be reduced, when the belt is pulled out from the spool. |
| US12024111B2 |
Airbag device for driver's seat
A driver seat airbag apparatus includes a steering wheel and an airbag module. The steering wheel has a central hub and a rim. The rim has a shape in which a portion of the upper portion of the rim is omitted. The hub includes: a module housing part which houses the airbag module; and a cover which covers the module housing and is cleavable at the expansion pressure of the cushion. The cover includes cover doors which open at the expansion pressure of the cushion. When the cover is cleaved, the cover doors are open in the right and left diagonal upward directions when viewed from the center of the hub, while a space portion without the cover doors is formed in the direction directly above the center of the hub when viewed from the center of the hub. |
| US12024107B2 |
Control device
A control device to be mounted on a vehicle, includes: a board; a control circuit which is provided on the board and is configured to execute a control in a case of a collision of the vehicle; a case in which the board is accommodated; and a bracket that extends from a side surface of the case and is to be fixed to the vehicle with a fastening member, and the bracket includes: a groove portion that extends in an intersection direction intersecting an extending direction of the bracket from the case; and a protrusion that closes a part of the groove portion. |
| US12024104B2 |
Vehicle adaptive automatic lubrication
A vehicle lubrication system includes a plurality of sensors disposed on the vehicle and configured to sense operational characteristics of the vehicle, a pump disposed on the vehicle and configured to deliver lubricant to a plurality of lubricated regions of the vehicle, and a controller device operatively coupled to the pump. The controller device is configured to receive sensor data corresponding to the operational characteristics of the vehicle sensed by the plurality of sensors, and determine, based on the received sensor data, a lubricant delivery frequency at which lubrication is to be delivered to the plurality of lubricated regions of the vehicle. The controller device is further configured to provide control commands to cause the pump to deliver the lubricant to the plurality of lubricated regions according to the determined lubricant delivery frequency. |
| US12024103B2 |
Management system and method for identification and biomonitoring in vehicles
A management system for identifying and bio-monitoring at least one user of a vehicle. An associated personal module is configured to access personal data of a user and thereby identify the user. The management system includes: a vehicle-related module configured to access at least one vehicle component; and a communication module configured to enable an exchange of data between the personal module and the vehicle-related module, even when the personal module is outside the vehicle. The vehicle-related module is configured to make or allow at least one change to the at least one vehicle component based on the exchanged data. |
| US12024102B2 |
Smart vehicle systems and control logic for monitoring user device batteries to enable virtual key functionality
Presented are vehicle control systems and logic for monitoring device batteries to provision virtual key functionality, methods for making/using such systems, and vehicles equipped with such systems. A method of operating a vehicle includes wire or wirelessly connecting a remote keyless entry (RKE) system with a wireless-enabled portable electronic device (PED) of a user. A vehicle controller receives a unique virtual key code from the user's PED to enable use of the RKE system and, after receiving the virtual key code, determines a battery charge level of the PED's battery. The vehicle controller then determines if the battery charge level is less than a preset minimum charge level and if the vehicle powertrain is off. If the powertrain is off and the battery charge level is less than the minimum charge level, the controller responsively commands a resident vehicle subsystem to execute a control operation for charging the PED battery. |
| US12024100B2 |
Device-level fault detection
Described herein are systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media for self-detection of a fault condition by a vehicle component, generation of a device health code that includes multiple tiers of information relating to the fault condition experienced by the vehicle component, and broadcasting of the device health code to one or more other vehicle components via one or more vehicle communication networks. A recommended vehicle response measure indicated by a reaction code in the device health code can then be taken or alternate vehicle response may be selected and initiated based on an evaluation of current vehicle operational data. |
| US12024099B2 |
Ethernet plug connector for a motor vehicle and plug connector assembly including an ethernet plug connector
An Ethernet plug connector for a motor vehicle to be plugged together along a plug-in direction with a mating plug connector. The Ethernet plug connector includes a plug connector housing having at least two contact chambers and a shield plate. A contact element is situated in each contact chamber, a counter contact element being pluggable into each contact element. A line is attached to each contact element at its rear end with respect to the plug-in direction. The lines attached to the contact element are combined in a rear section with respect to the plug-in direction to form an Ethernet cable and are enclosed by a shield conductor, the shield plate enclosing the predominant part of the plug connector housing. The shield plate includes a connector, using which it is electrically connected to the shield conductor of the Ethernet cable. |
| US12024094B2 |
Tool mounting device
A tool mounting device may have a base having a first base flange and a second base flange extending therefrom. A tool support may be connected to the first and second base flanges where the tool support may be adapted for selective pivotal motion with respect to the first and second base flanges. The tool support may have a first arm and a second arm and the arms may be connected by an arm base. The arms may also be adapted to support a tool thereon. A biasing member may be connected between one of the base flanges and the tool support. |
| US12024092B1 |
Collision avoidance and/or pedestrian detection system
A collision avoidance and/or pedestrian detection system for a large passenger vehicle such as commuter bus, which includes one or more exterior and/or interior sensing devices positioned strategically around the exterior and interior of the vehicle for recording data, method for avoiding collisions and/or detecting pedestrians, and features/articles of manufacture for improving same, is described herein in various embodiments. The sensing devices may be responsive to one or more situational sensors, and may be connected to one or more interior and/or exterior warning systems configured to alert a driver inside the vehicle and/or a pedestrian outside the vehicle that a collision may be possible and/or imminent based on a path of the vehicle and/or a position of the pedestrian as detected by one or more sensing devices and/or situational sensors. |
| US12024088B2 |
Lighting system for vehicle cupholder with inductive power coupling and related methods
A lighting system may be for a vehicle cup holder installed in a vehicle. The lighting system may include a first inductive member to be positioned adjacent a back side of the vehicle cup holder, and a first controller configured to inductively couple power and command signals through the first inductive member. The lighting system may also include a lighting device to be positioned adjacent a front side of the vehicle cup holder. The lighting device, in turn, may include a second inductive member configured for inductive coupling with the first inductive member, at least one light, and a second controller configured to operate the at least one light based upon power and command signals inductively coupled to the second inductive member from the first inductive member. |
| US12024086B2 |
Electromechanical control system for vehicle housing and door systems
A control system is provided for a refuel or recharge door of a vehicle, which includes a vehicle controller. The system has a housing with a port, a door removably attached to the housing, a system controller, and at least one module. The system controller is communicably connected to a vehicle controller of the vehicle. Further, the system controller is configured to control the at least one module. |
| US12024084B2 |
Anti-rollout assemblies and systems for cargo handling system
An anti-rollout assembly may comprise: a housing defining a cavity; a guide/restraint head pivotably coupled to the housing at a first end of the cavity; an overridable trigger pivotably coupled to the housing at a second end of the cavity, the second end opposite the first end; and a locking system operably coupled to the guide/restraint head and the overridable trigger, the locking system configured to bias the guide/restraint head into an upright position, the locking system configured to retract the guide/restraint head into the cavity in response to a first lateral force driving the overridable trigger. The locking system may comprise a drive link and a locking link and be configured to lock the guide/restraint head in a raised state. |
| US12024083B2 |
Chassis for recreational vehicles having at least one crawl space
A recreational vehicle may include a chassis, at least one axle assembly, and a vehicle body. The vehicle body may be supported by the chassis. The axle assembly may be coupled to the chassis and may provide motive support and underbody clearance to the chassis. The chassis may include a plurality of longitudinal main rails that span at least a portion of a length of the recreational vehicle and define a length of at least one crawl space. The plurality of lateral crawl space cross members may extend between and interconnect the plurality of longitudinal main rails and define a width of the at least one crawl space. A floor of the recreational vehicle, the plurality of longitudinal main rails, and the plurality of lateral crawl space cross members may collectively define the at least one crawl space. |
| US12024079B2 |
Seat and seat mounting structure
A headrest adjusting device for headrest adjustment with respect to a backrest may have a headrest mounting bracket and a slide device movable mounted on the headrest mounting bracket. The headrest mounting bracket may have a seat belt retainer movable mounted on the headrest mounting bracket. A seat structure for a vehicle seat may also have the headrest adjusting device. |
| US12024075B2 |
Position-variable seat back hinge stiffness for belt-integration seats
The disclosure provides for a system that includes a seat mounted in a vehicle. The seat includes a base, a back support, a hinge, and a seat belt integrated into the seat. The back support is capable of rotating relative to the base and thereby reclining. The hinge is between the base and the back support and is configured to lock the back support in positions in relation to the base. The seat belt has a shoulder portion and a lap portion and is attached to the seat at a shoulder anchor in the back support and a base anchor in the base. When a generated torque, created from a forward force applied by the shoulder portion of the seat belt, exceeds a threshold amount of torque, the hinge is configured to unlock and back support is configured to rotate forward from a reclined position towards an upright position. |
| US12024069B2 |
System and method for adjusting an interior configuration of a vehicle in response to a vehicular accident
A system and method are provided for controlling an interior configuration of a vehicle following a collision. Sensor data that includes, or is derived from data that includes, data collected by one or more sensors is received, and a vehicle accident condition indicative of an accident having occurred is detected by processing the sensor data. After detecting the vehicle accident condition, an actuator component is caused to prevent a passenger from adjusting an interior vehicle component outside a predetermined range of physical configurations, while allowing the passenger to adjust the interior vehicle component within the predetermined range of physical configurations. |
| US12024059B2 |
Active safety management systems for modular dynamically allocated capacity storage systems
A vehicle system is provided and includes a modular dynamically allocated capacity storage system (MODACS) and an active management module. The MODACS includes blocks of cells. The active management module is configured to: detect a first state of a first block of cells of the blocks of cells; determine whether a safety fault condition exists with the first block of cells based on the first state of the first block of cells; in response to detecting existence of the safety fault condition, isolate the first block of cells from other ones of the blocks of cells; subsequent to isolating the first block of cells, actively discharge and detect a second state of the first block of cells; and based on the second state, continue isolating the first block of cells or reconnecting the first block of cells such that the first block of cells is no longer isolated. |
| US12024053B2 |
Battery management system
A battery management system includes monitoring devices arranged in a housing that houses batteries and a control device. The monitoring device includes (i) a monitoring IC capable of acquiring battery information and (ii) a wireless IC. At a start-up time of the plurality of monitoring devices, each of the wireless ICs performs an advertising operation in a cyclic advertising event for establishing a connection of wireless communication between the plurality of monitoring devices and the control device, and the control device performs a scan operation. The wireless IC of each of the two or more monitoring devices has, respectively, an event management unit that manages a generation cycle of the adverting event, for performing the advertising operation at respectively different timings. |
| US12024052B2 |
Method for detecting low voltage cell and battery management system for providing the method
A low voltage cell detecting method and a battery management system includes a cell monitoring IC connected to respective ends of a plurality of battery cells and measuring a cell voltage and a battery current of the respective battery cells, and a main control circuit for calculating states of charge (SOCs) of the respective battery cells based on at least one of the measured cell voltages and the battery currents of the battery cells. The main control circuit compares a difference value between first SOCs of the battery cells calculated before a service of a vehicle terminates and second SOCs of the battery cells calculated when the service of the vehicle resumes to a predetermined discharging threshold value, determines whether the battery cells respectively have a low voltage according to the comparison, and detects a low voltage cell. |
| US12024048B2 |
Power transmission and reception management device and computer-readable storage medium
There is provided a power transmission and reception management device including: a user information storage unit configured to store information indicating correspondences between a first user and a plurality of second users; a vehicle information storage unit configured to store information indicating correspondences between the plurality of second users, and a plurality of vehicles that include driving power sources; an acquisition unit configured to acquire, from the first user, schedule information indicating a scheduled period during which at least a part of the plurality of vehicles are available for power transmission and reception with a power network; and a consideration control unit configured to associate, with the first user, consideration information indicating a consideration to be provided to the first user when at least a part of the plurality of vehicles are available for power transmission and reception with the power network during the scheduled period. |
| US12024046B2 |
Systems and methods for influencing electrified vehicle charging decisions
Charging guidance systems and methods for charging electrified vehicles may be configured to influence a user's charging decisions in a manner that simplifies the vehicle charging experience. Exemplary charging guidance systems may be configured to coach the user to charge a traction battery pack of the vehicle at a lower level charging option as opposed to a higher level charging option. Charging at lower level charging options when certain conditions are met reduces the amount of times the vehicle is charged using more aggressive charging methodologies, thereby improving battery performance, reducing costs, and preserving the life/warranty and asset utilization of the traction battery pack over the entire usage life of electrified vehicles. |
| US12024041B2 |
V2V charge mapping
A system for electrical charging of a first vehicle by a second vehicle includes a network access device to communicate with a first source that includes at least one of the first vehicle or a mobile device associated with a user of the first vehicle. The system further includes a processor coupled to the network access device that is designed to receive a charge request from the first source via the network access device, the charge request requesting access to a source of electrical energy for charging the first vehicle. The processor is further designed to identify an available vehicle that is available to be used as the source of electrical energy for charging the first vehicle. The processor is further designed to control the network access device to transmit available vehicle information corresponding to the available vehicle to the first source in response to receiving the charge request. |
| US12024040B2 |
Vehicle control device, vehicle control method, non-transitory storage medium, and vehicle
A vehicle includes a solar panel and a vehicle control device. The vehicle control device is configured to control supply of electric power generated by the solar panel, configured to count the number of power supply operations in which the electric power is supplied from the solar panel to a target device that is a power supply destination, configured to determine whether the number of power supply operations satisfies a first condition, to configured execute power supply from the solar panel to the target device when determination is made that the number of power supply operations satisfies the first condition. The vehicle control device is configured not to execute the power supply from the solar panel to the target device when determination is made that the number of power supply operations does not satisfy the first condition. |
| US12024039B2 |
Vehicle self-centered charging system
A vehicle charging system having a ground assembly is provided. The system includes a first transmitting coil at a first position and is configured to move a first charging field location in a first direction and a second direction. A second transmitting coil is provided at a second position spaced apart from the first position, the second transmitting coil being configured to move a second charging field in the first direction and second direction. A controller is operably coupled to the first transmitting coil and the second transmitting coil. The controller is configured to selectively energize at least one of the first transmitting coil or the second transmitting coil in response to receiving a signal. The controller is further operable to move a position of the at least one of the first charging field and the second charging field in response to the signal. |
| US12024037B2 |
Charging system, vehicle including a charging system, and charging method
A charging system for an electric vehicle includes: a rechargeable energy storage device adapted to store electrical energy and to supply the stored electrical energy to at least one electric motor of the vehicle to propel the vehicle; a charger adapted to supply electrical energy to the energy storage device according to a selectable power rating of at least two power ratings to charge and/or recharge the energy storage device based on a selected one of power ratings; and a controller adapted to select one of the power ratings of the charger to set the charger to charge and/or recharge the energy storage device based on the selected one of the power ratings. |
| US12024034B2 |
Electric vehicle battery frame assembly
The present disclosure provides an electric vehicle comprising a chassis, a front axle and a rear axle spaced apart and coupled to the chassis, and a battery frame assembly coupled to the chassis between the front axle and the rear axle. The battery frame assembly comprises a plurality of transversely extending members and a plurality of longitudinally extending members, wherein the plurality of transversely extending members and the plurality of longitudinally extending members define a matrix of battery pack receptacles configured to receive at least one battery pack. The battery frame assembly is configured to deflect torsionally in response to torsional deflection of the front axle relative to the rear axle. |
| US12024033B2 |
System for recovering electrical energy from mechanical rotational energy of an electric machine and inverter associated with impaired battery
An electric machine is coupled to at least the respective alternating current output terminal or to a plurality of alternating current output terminals of the inverter. The electric machine has a rotor with a rotational speed that is capable of converting rotational mechanical energy of the rotor into electrical energy at the direct current bus terminals until the rotational speed declines below a critical speed. In response to the detection of an impaired state of the battery, a controller is configured to provide control signals to switch or toggle the corresponding low-side switch or switches to manage the charging and discharging of the direct current (DC) bus voltage between a minimum DC voltage and a maximum DC voltage that define a range suitable for providing energy sufficient to power an electronic data processor and control logic of the controller. |
| US12024032B2 |
Energy monitoring system for discharging energy in an energy transfer device of a vehicle
An energy monitoring system for discharging energy in an energy transfer device of a vehicle, including an isolation monitoring unit, a capacitor unit, a voltage terminal unit and a control unit. The voltage terminal unit is connectable to an energy storage system and transfers energy from the energy storage system to a vehicle subsystem. The isolation monitoring unit includes a first isolation resistor element and switch element. The resistor element is connectable to the voltage terminal unit via the switch element. The capacitor unit is connected to the voltage terminal unit and filters electromagnetic interference by storing energy during energy transfer to the subsystem. The control unit closes the first isolation switch element in case of a disconnection of the energy transfer to form a discharge circuit connecting the isolation monitoring unit and the capacitor unit. The discharge circuit discharges energy stored in the capacitor unit. |
| US12024030B2 |
Vehicle drive device
A rotary electric machine is disposed coaxially with an input member more toward a first side in an axial direction than a first gear that meshes with a second gear. A third gear rotates integrally with second and fourth gears that mesh with third gear more toward second side in axial direction than first and second gears. An axis of a counter gear mechanism is below axis of rotary electric machine and axis of differential gear mechanism. An inverter device more toward first side in axial direction than fourth gear and above axis of differential gear mechanism while that inverter device overlaps fourth gear as seen in axial direction. A specific portion of inverter device is between rotary electric machine and fourth gear in axial direction, such hat specific portion overlaps counter gear mechanism as seen in up-down direction and overlaps rotary electric machine as seen in axial direction. |
| US12024027B2 |
Electro-mechanical cross steer drive device for a vehicle
According to the present invention there is provided an electro-mechanical cross-steer device for a vehicle. The device may include a first and a second motor and first and second output planetary gear set, each having a transfer gear assembly mechanically connected to the first and second motors, respectively. Additionally, a differential may be included which is mechanically connected to the first and second output planetary gear sets via a mainshaft connected to the first and second output planetary gear sets. First and second input shafts may be mechanically connected to the first and second transfer gear assemblies and to the differential. First and second output shafts may be respectively connected to the first and second output planetary gear sets with each of the output shafts operable to drive a particular side of a vehicle. |
| US12024024B2 |
Wheel drive module of modular construction
A wheel drive module comprises wheel (R), speed modulation gearbox (G), first electric motor (M1), and second electric motor (M2). First and second electric motors (M1, M2) jointly drive wheel (R) about wheel axis (A) by the speed modulation gearbox (G) and steer said wheel about steering axis (L). Wheel drive module comprises first motor electronics (10) for controlling first electric motor (M1) and second motor electronics (20) for controlling second electric motor (M2) and central electronics (30) connected to first and second motor electronics (10, 20), allowing a signal transfer. Wheel drive module comprises control logic for controlling first and second electric motors (M1, M2), which logic is provided by first and second motor electronics (10, 20), central electronics (30), application electronics (40) connected to the central electronics (30), allowing a signal transfer, or jointly by the central electronics (30) and the first and second motor electronics (10, 20). |
| US12024023B2 |
Vehicle drive device
A control device that controls an internal combustion engine, a first rotary electric machine, a first engagement device, and a second engagement device performing first transition control when transition is performed from a first mode to a second mode. The first transition control includes first control, second control, and third control. The first control is control in which the second engagement device that connects and disconnects power transmission between two rotary elements selected from among three rotary elements of a distribution differential gear mechanism is changed from an engaged state to a disengaged state while a third engagement device of a transmission mechanism is maintained in an engaged state. The second control controls a rotational speed of the first rotary element to is changed from a disengaged state to an engaged state and the internal combustion engine is started by using drive power transmitted from the first rotary electric. |
| US12024019B2 |
Hybrid vehicle transmission with a mechanical reverse system
A transmission system is provided that includes a mechanical reverse assembly designed to selectively mechanically couple a reverse gearset to an output shaft of an electric machine and a first primary shaft. In the mechanical reverse assembly, a coupling device may be automatically shifted to attach the reverse gearset to the first primary shaft in a reverse drive configuration in any of a hybrid mode, a full electric vehicle (EV) mode, and a full internal combustion engine (ICE) mode. |
| US12024018B2 |
Decorative panel
A decorative panel in which a touch sensor member can be disposed with a large degree of freedom even in a relatively large electronic device is provided. The decorative panel includes a cover panel member that has an opening portion; a touch sensor member that is disposed at the opening portion; and a design film that covers the cover panel member and the touch sensor member, and that has a movable portion that supports the touch sensor member so that the touch sensor member is displaceable with respect to the cover panel member. |
| US12024017B2 |
Selection controller for an audio control device, audio control device and vehicle
A selection controller for manual selection of an operating mode and/or operating characteristics of an audio control device is disposed within an interior of a vehicle. The selection controller includes a selector element that is designed to allow a user to make the manual selection. The selecting element can be arranged at least in a first position that is not elevated from a control surface of the audio control device and in a second position that is elevated from the control surface of the audio control device. |
| US12024014B2 |
Electrically powered, universal accessory drive
A modular drive assembly may include an electric motor, a housing at least partially enclosing the motor, an electronic connection assembly configured to electrically couple the electric motor to a host device, and an accessory attachment assembly configured to mechanically couple the modular drive assembly to an accessory to operate a working assembly of the accessory using only electrical power provided from the host device. The accessory attachment assembly may be configured to be releasably attached to the accessory and at least one other accessory of a different type than the accessory. |
| US12024012B2 |
Vehicle and measurement method
A vehicle (100, 200, 300, 400) includes a chassis (110, 210, 310, 410), a gas storage tank (120, 220, 320, 420) for a gas, and a gas storage tank (120, 220, 320, 420) arranged between the chassis (110, 210, 310, 410) and the gas storage tank (120, 220, 320, 420) and connected to the chassis (110, 210, 310, 410) and the gas storage tank (120, 220, 320, 420), the first weighing device (140, 240, 340, 440) being arranged to measure a force exerted by the gas storage tank (120, 220, 320, 420) on the first weighing device (140, 240, 340, 440). |
| US12024005B2 |
Battery cell carrier and enclosure for stack assembly comprising multiple battery cell carriers
A battery module includes an enclosure that has at least one heat sink. Within the module is a stack assembly composed of a series of cell carrier assemblies connected together. The cell carrier assemblies each include a cell carrier that has a first spring that is biased against the heat sink. Each of the cell carrier assemblies also includes a battery cell and a heat conductive sheet that is thermally coupled to the battery cell. The heat conductive sheet is positioned to be pressed against the heat sink by the first spring to facilitate a good thermal connection between the sheet and the heat sink. Heat is accordingly conducted away from the battery cell, along the heat conductive sheet, to the heat sink. |
| US12024003B1 |
Connecting mechanism and folding pickup truck bed cover
Devices and systems in the technical field of vehicles for improving pickup truck bed covers are described. One device includes a first connecting assembly, a second connecting assembly, and a first plate, a second plate and a plurality of extension plates arranged in sequence. The first connecting assembly is configured to movably connect the first plate and the second plate, and the second connecting assembly is configured to movably connect the second plate and the extension plate as well as two adjacent extension plates. The first connecting assembly and the second connecting assembly are flexibly connected to reduce the possibility of damage to the connection due to vibration and improve the service life. |
| US12024002B2 |
Solar bed cover for pickup truck
A solar pickup truck bed cover, including a supporting system, a solar panel, a power storage system and a fixing clamp assembly; the solar panel is connected to the cargo hopper through the supporting system; the power storage system includes a power storage box, the power storage box is connected to the supporting system through the fixing clamp assembly. The solar panel includes a large panel, a medium panel and a small panel, the supporting system includes a large panel frame, a medium panel frame and a small panel frame, the large panel is connected to the large panel frame, the medium panel is connected to the medium panel frame, and the small panel is connected to the small panel frame. |
| US12024001B2 |
Sunshade system and method of manufacturing parts thereof
Sunshade system for a vehicle roof assembly, comprising a flexible sunscreen having at least a main part with two opposite lateral edges with guiding strips attached thereto. Each guiding strip comprises inwardly foldable parts foldable inwardly towards a centerline of the sunshade in an acute angle with the main part of the guiding strips and being folded flat in the same plane as the main part when the sunscreen is wound on the shaft. A foldable first hinge part extends in longitudinal direction of said strip formed as a depression. Two opposed longitudinal guides are provided with locking members and with guide chambers for engaging the inwardly foldable part of the flexible sunscreen. Each guiding strip is made of thermoplastic material and comprises at least a second hinge part extending parallel to the first hinge part, longitudinally along the guiding strip. |
| US12024000B2 |
Vehicle having reconfigurable heated shelf
A vehicle includes a body defining an interior cabin having at least one seat and a tailgate rearward of the at least one seat at a rear end of the cabin interior, a shelf configured to extend between lateral sides of the cabin interior in a region between the at least one seat and the liftgate. The shelf is configured to be arranged in one of a first shelf position, a second shelf position and a seat backrest position, and a heating device operable to heat the shelf. The vehicle also includes an orientation sensor to sense orientation of the shelf in one of the first position, second position and backrest position, and a controller controlling temperature of the heating element based on the sensed orientation of the shelf. |
| US12023997B2 |
Window film for vehicles including graphene
The present invention relates to a graphene-containing window film for a vehicle, and more particularly, to a graphene-containing vehicle window film attached to a car glass to block heat from entering an interior, and dissipate the heat quickly through graphene, thereby increasing thermal insulation efficiency. |
| US12023995B2 |
Ventilation system for a vehicle interior
A ventilation system for a vehicle interior has an air guide for guiding air into the vehicle interior, an ionization device for ionizing the air in the air guide, an air outlet for transferring the air from the air guide into the vehicle interior, and a deflecting device in the air outlet, designed to produce an electric and/or magnetic field, for deflecting the ionized air. |
| US12023993B2 |
Thermal management system for a motor vehicle, method for the thermal management of a motor vehicle, and motor vehicle having a thermal management system
A thermal management system for a motor vehicle includes a heating circuit with an interior compartment heat exchanger; a refrigeration circuit with a compressor; a condenser which is arranged in the heating circuit and in the refrigeration circuit, wherein the heating circuit and the refrigeration circuit are fluidically separated from one another in the condenser; and a chiller, which is arranged in the heating circuit and in the refrigeration circuit. The heating circuit and the refrigeration circuit are fluidically separated from one another in the chiller. In a heating mode, the interior compartment heat exchanger, the chiller and the condenser are connected in series in the heating circuit. |
| US12023990B2 |
Vehicle and method of controlling the same
A vehicle may include: a battery charged by a charging device; an air conditioner; and a controller configured to check whether the battery is being charged, and in response to checking that the battery being charged, apply power supplied from the charging device to the air conditioner. The air conditioner may preform an air blowing operation to execute an after-blow function using the applied power. |
| US12023980B2 |
Suspension apparatus for vehicle
The suspension apparatus may include a driving unit configured to provide driving power to a wheel, a first knuckle coupled with the driving unit, rotated around a steering axis, and configured to change a steering angle of the wheel, a second knuckle disposed to face the first knuckle and configured to rotatably support the first knuckle, a suspension arm configured to extend from a vehicle body and to support the second knuckle against the vehicle body, a shock absorber connected to the second knuckle and configured to absorb a shock that is applied to the second knuckle, and a rotation restriction member provided between the second knuckle and the shock absorber and configured to restrict the second knuckle from being rotated along with the first knuckle. |
| US12023975B2 |
Strut assembly and vehicle applying same
A strut assembly includes a piston rod of a shock absorber, an upper support of the shock absorber, a bearing, a spring and a buffer block, which are coaxially arranged. The upper support of the shock absorber has a first through hole, the bearing has a second through hole, and a portion of the upper support of the shock absorber is arranged in the second through hole, the buffer block has a third through hole, and one end of the piston rod of the shock absorber is located in the first through hole, the other end of the piston rod of the shock absorber passes through the third through hole, the buffer block is connected with the upper support of the shock absorber, the spring is sleeved around the piston rod of the shock absorber, and the spring is connected with the bearing. The present disclosure further provides a vehicle. |
| US12023973B2 |
Suspension element of a vehicle
A suspension element of a vehicle includes a coil spring, and a bearing part provided with a main stop. The spring is mounted on the bearing part in such a manner that a first end of the spring comes to bear against the main stop. The bearing part includes a secondary stop placed in front of the main stop, against which secondary stop the first end of the spring bears during a method for assembling the suspension element. The secondary stop is capable of moving away under the effect of pressure exerted by the spring on the secondary stop during a stage of compressing the spring after the spring has pivoted about the spring's rotational axis during a stage involving straightening the spring, so that a second end of the spring is made to interact with a centering element, in order to come to bear against the main stop. |
| US12023971B2 |
Retractable tow reel assembly
A retractable tow reel assembly for an off-road vehicle, the assembly including a bracket having a pair of opposing uprights and mountable to an off-road vehicle, a reel adapted to be held by the bracket when mounted to the vehicle and effective for holding a tow rope, the reel including a shaft and a pair of opposing drum ends having a diameter greater than the diameter of the connecting shaft, and a tow rope having an eye end and a free end, where the eye end is threaded around the shaft, where the shaft has a first end and a second end, and where the first end of the shaft may be released from the first drum end and exposed to facilitate threading of the rope eye over the shaft without releasing the second end of the shaft from the second drum end. |
| US12023967B2 |
Non-pneumatic tire including fiber plated using metal salt
A non-pneumatic tire includes a rim part in which an insertion groove is formed and being connected with an axle; a tread part formed in a shape of surrounding an outer side of the tire in a circumferential direction thereof and being in contact with the ground; a spoke part formed between the rim part and the tread part and provided with upper arch bodies and lower arch bodies of an arch shape to absorb impacts transmitted from the ground to the tread part; a structural reinforcement part inserted into the inside of the tread part to perform load support and stress distribution of the spoke part; a conductive structure part formed between an outer surface of the rim part and an inner surface of the tread part, and having fiber plated using a metal salt. |
| US12023965B2 |
Pneumatic vehicle tires having a marking surface
A pneumatic vehicle tire (1) having sidewalls (2) and a tread (3) and having at least one marking surface (4) on at least one of the sidewalls (2) and/or on the tread (3), wherein the marking surface (4) has two parallel sets (5, 5′) of elongate elevations (6, 6′), wherein the two parallel sets (5, 5′) intersect and form a parallelogram grid.The problem addressed is therefore that of influencing the contrast effect in even more targeted fashion, and further increasing the contrast effect. It is also the intention to realize easy producibility of the tire.This is achieved in that the parallelograms of the parallelogram grid have an interior angle (7) of 35° to 90°, and in that at least one parallelogram, preferably at least half of the parallelograms, particularly preferably all of the parallelograms, has or have an additional elevation (8) within its or their areal extent. |
| US12023964B2 |
Pneumatic tire
A pneumatic tire can include a tread portion, a pair of sidewall portions, bead portions, and a carcass. At least one sidewall portion can include a first sidewall rubber arranged outside the carcass in a tire axial direction. The first sidewall rubber can include a different color rubber layer and a barrier rubber layer. The different color rubber layer can have a color different from a basic color of an outer surface of the at least one sidewall portion. At least a part of the different color rubber layer can be exposed in the outer surface of the at least one sidewall portion. The barrier rubber layer can be arranged between the different color rubber layer and the carcass. The barrier rubber layer can include a first portion having a rubber compounding to suppress migration of rubber compounding agents on the carcass side to the different color rubber layer. |
| US12023963B2 |
Pneumatic tire
In a pneumatic tire, a two-dimensional code is provided on a surface of side rubber provided in a side portion. The two-dimensional code is formed of a dot pattern including two types of gray scale elements identifiably formed using surface irregularities. A two-dimensional code range in a tire radial direction in which the two-dimensional code is provided lies outward or inward of a bead filler rubber edge located outward of bead filler rubber in the tire radial direction. |
| US12023959B2 |
Sensing device for vehicle, wheel bearing assembly and method for manufacturing sensing device for vehicle
A sensing device for vehicle includes a housing having an opening formed at one side thereof; a sensing part disposed inside the housing and configured to sense wheel-related information to generate a signal; an insert on which the sensing part is mounted and disposed in the housing through the opening; at least one connection part connected to the sensing part so as to supply power to the sensing part or to transmit the signal from the sensing part; a body coupled to the housing and formed of a first material such that a portion of the insert is embedded in the body; and a filling material provided to fill an inner space of the housing therewith and formed of a second material different from the first material. |
| US12023955B2 |
Method for texturizing capsules
Described herein are methods for texturizing metal, closed-end, cylindrical workpieces or capsules. A texturizing apparatus that includes a texturizing sector and a texturizing spindle tip is disclosed. The metal, closed-end, cylindrical workpieces or capsules are placed onto the texturizing spindle tip that includes a texture. A pressure is applied to the texturizing sector and the metal, closed-end, cylindrical workpiece or capsule, and the texturizing spindle tip is rotated against the texturizing sector to impart an image of the texturizing spindle tip texture to the metal, closed-end, cylindrical workpiece or capsule. The texturizing sector may include a smooth surface and a resilient material, and the texturizing spindle tip may include a textured surface and a non-resilient material. The texture of the metal, closed-end, cylindrical workpiece or capsule includes the imparted image of the texturizing spindle tip texture. |
| US12023954B1 |
Combination marker and eraser
The combination marker and eraser includes both a marker, such as those used with erasable whiteboards and markerboards, for example, and an eraser for the marker combined in a single writing implement. The combination marker and eraser includes the marker and a hollow housing. The body of the marker is received within the hollow housing such that the writing tip of the marker is positioned exterior to the hollow housing. A strip of eraser material is attached to an exterior surface of the hollow housing. The combination marker and eraser further includes an outer shell rotatably mounted about the hollow housing. The outer shell has a slot formed therethrough such that rotation of the outer shell with respect to the hollow housing selectively either covers the strip of eraser material or exposes the strip of eraser material through the slot. |
| US12023951B2 |
Security sheet
The present disclosure is directed towards a security sheet (10) for displaying personal data (11) comprising a plastic substrate (12) comprising first and second outer surfaces (13, 14). A first opaque region (21) extends partially across the plastic substrate (12) between the first and second outer surfaces (13, 14). A first window (50) is at least partially surrounded by the first opaque region (21). A security device (51) comprises a transparent first device region (52) and a second device region (53) formed from a second device insert (55). The first and second device regions (52, 53) have different optical detection characteristics. The security device (51) is arranged in the plastic substrate (12) such that, when viewed in reflected light incident upon the first outer surface (13), at least part of the first device region (52) is visible at least partially around the second device region (53) in the first window (50). |
| US12023950B2 |
Pop-up object with double canopy
A pop-up object with double canopies includes a lower canopy that serves as a base for the pop-up object, an upper canopy, and a pop-up scene positioned between the upper and lower canopies. The upper canopy, lower canopy, and pop-up scene can simultaneously move between a first, folded, flat position and a second, unfolded, upright position. |
| US12023947B2 |
Low diffusivity paper for sublimation printing
A protective barrier well suited for use in sublimation printing is made primarily from cellulose fibers. The protective barrier, which can comprise an uncoated paper, can be used to prevent sublimation inks from bleeding through a fabric onto the printing equipment. The uncoated paper is recyclable and can enter the paper recycle stream. The uncoated paper can contain first cellulose fibers combined and blended with second cellulose fibers that differ in fiber length and/or in the degree of refining. The uncoated paper is constructed to have a relatively low diffusivity. |
| US12023946B2 |
Stable photo luminescence porous films
Various photo-luminescent films and associated methods are enabled. For instance, a photo-luminescent film comprises a substrate layer comprising a plurality of pores, and a composite comprising luminescent nanoparticles disposed in the plurality of pores. |
| US12023945B2 |
Printing system and method for printing print material
The invention relates to a printing system and a method for printing print material, with a number of printing stations, at least one pre- and/or post-treatment station and a number of print product carriers for taking up a print product and for transporting the print product to the stations. It is provided according to the invention that the print product carriers each have their own drive, a steerable chassis and a control unit for independent movement of the print product carriers and that the stations are arranged on a transport surface, on which the print product carriers are freely movable. |
| US12023944B2 |
Three-dimensional object printing apparatus and three-dimensional object printing method
A three-dimensional object printing apparatus includes a head that discharges a liquid, and a robot that changes relative positions and poses of a workpiece and the head. A first speed adjustment operation in which a moving speed adjusted while the robot moves a position of the head from a printing preparation position toward a printing start position closer to the print region than the printing preparation position, and a printing operation in which the head starts discharging the liquid at the printing start position and the robot changes a position and a pose of the head while the liquid is discharged from the head are executed, and an amount of change in the pose of the head per unit period during the first speed adjustment operation is less than an amount of change in the pose of the head per unit period during the printing operation. |
| US12023943B2 |
Printer
A printer having a printing unit that prints an image; a light emitting unit capable of switching colors of light emission; and a processor configured to: acquire an image to be printed from an external device; detect representative colors of regions by dividing the image to be printed by the printing unit into a plurality of regions; and control light emission of the light emitting unit, wherein the processor further configured to cause the light emitting unit to switch colors of the light emission based on the representative colors of the regions in order according to a printing progress of the image to be printed by the printing unit. |
| US12023942B2 |
Image formation device including a liquid removal belt
An image formation device includes a support to support movement of a substrate along a travel path, a fluid ejection device, and a belt. The fluid ejection device is located along the travel path to deposit droplets of ink particles within a liquid carrier onto the substrate to at least partially form an image on the substrate. The belt is a flexible belt located downstream along the travel path from the fluid ejection device and includes a contact portion to arcuately conform relative to, and be in movable contact against, a first arcuate portion of the substrate to at least partially remove the liquid carrier from the substrate. |
| US12023939B2 |
Multilayer white printing with white-balance
White-balance is improved when printing on colored media, while minimizing the time and use of costly materials required by present approaches. In an embodiment, the typical solid white fill or background layer is altered by including in the white layer one or more of the other colors already available in the printer to shade this layer. Thus, a small amount of cyan, for example, helps balance a pink-ish (red) media; yellow is used for blue media; and magenta is used for green media; as well as combinations thereof. A combination of transparent process inks and opaque white helps to maintain brightness (luminosity). |
| US12023937B2 |
Recirculation bypass
A fluid ejection die may include a fluid actuator, a substrate supporting the fluid actuator, a chamber layer supported by the substrate and a bypass passage in the substrate. The substrate may include a closed inlet channel having an inlet opening for connection to an outlet of a fluid source and an outlet channel having an outlet opening of a first size for connection to an inlet of the fluid source. The chamber layer includes a recirculation passage to supply fluid for ejection by the fluid actuator through an ejection orifice and to circulate fluid across the fluid actuator from the closed inlet channel to the outlet channel. The bypass passage is of a second size less than the first size and connects the inlet channel to the inlet of the fluid source while bypassing any fluid actuator provided for ejecting fluid through an ejection orifice. |
| US12023936B2 |
Liquid cartridge
A liquid cartridge includes a valve mechanism including a pressed member configured to be movable in a predetermined depressing direction, a valve element for a communicating hole, a biasing member that biases the valve element, and a switching mechanism that restricts a movable range of the pressed member, and that switches a range of restricting the movable range. The valve element closes the communicating hole with a first depressing amount, and maintains the closed state under a second depressing amount. The restricting portion has a first restricting portion that restricts the movable range to a first movable range, and a second restricting portion that restricts the movable range to a second movable range. The switching mechanism switches the movable range from one to another of a first restricting state by the first restricting portion and a second restricting state by the second restricting portion. |
| US12023932B2 |
Image forming apparatus
An image forming apparatus includes a recording head, a wiping unit and a moving mechanism. The recording head has a nozzle area where a plurality of ink ejection ports is opened downward. The wiping unit is moved in a first direction with coming into contact with the nozzle area and wipes the ink ejection ports. The moving mechanism performs a wiping operation and a returning operation. The moving mechanism includes a first drive source and a guide part. The first drive source moves the wiping unit in the first direction and in the second direction. The guide part guides the wiping unit in the first direction in the wiping operation, and guides the wiping unit in the first direction so as to separate the wiping unit from the nozzle area downward and then guides the wiping unit in the second direction in the returning operation. |
| US12023931B2 |
Liquid ejection head and manufacturing method thereof
A manufacturing method of a liquid ejection head includes steps of providing an ejection orifice forming member on one surface of a wafer, with an energy-generating element being provided on the one surface of the wafer; forming a recess on the other surface of the wafer; and dicing the wafer along a plurality of dicing lines. The plurality of dicing lines include a dicing line extending in one direction and a dicing line extending in a direction crossing the one direction, and the recess is formed on each of positions overlapping the dicing lines except for an intersection part where the dicing line extending in the one direction intersects the dicing line extending in the direction crossing the one direction. |
| US12023929B2 |
Liquid ejecting head, liquid ejecting apparatus, and actuator
A liquid ejecting head includes a piezoelectric element and a vibrating plate configured to vibrate in response to actuation of the piezoelectric element, the vibrating plate including a first layer that contains SiO2 and a second layer that contains ZrO2 and that is stacked on the first layer. The second layer contains a first impurity element different from Zr, and the concentration of the first impurity element at an interface in contact with the first layer in the second layer is higher than the concentration of the first impurity element in an internal region that is included in the second layer and that is contiguous from the interface to the surface of the second layer. |
| US12023927B2 |
Drive board, liquid jet head, and liquid jet recording device
There is provided a drive board a manufacturing cost of which can be reduced while enhancing a liquid ejection performance. The drive board according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is a drive board which is applied to a liquid jet head, and outputs a drive signal to a jet section, and includes a first wiring layer and a second wiring layer opposed to each other along a direction perpendicular to a board surface, at least one drive device which is mounted on the first wiring layer, and is configured to generate the drive signal, a first power supply wiring line which is arranged in the first wiring layer, and is a wiring line configured to supply drive power toward the drive device, a differential line which is arranged in the first wiring layer, and is a line configured to transmit a differential signal toward the drive device, and a second power supply wiring line which is arranged in the second wiring layer, which is electrically coupled to the first power supply wiring line via a first through hole, and is opposed to a first area in the differential line. A wiring width in the second power supply wiring line is larger than a line width of the first area in the differential line. |
| US12023923B2 |
Droplet ejection apparatus and droplet ejection method using the same
In a droplet ejection apparatus and a droplet ejection method using the droplet ejection apparatus, the droplet ejection apparatus includes a liquid supply unit, a nozzle and a standing wave generating unit. The liquid supply unit is configured to provide a pressure to a liquid. The nozzle is connected to the liquid supply unit through a connecting conduit, to eject the liquid with a droplet. The standing wave generating unit is configured to generate a standing wave around the nozzle at which the droplet is formed, to detach the droplet from the nozzle. |
| US12023922B2 |
Printer driving system
A printer driving system includes a printer driving control circuit arranged on an ink cassette carrying device of a printer, an inkjet print head cassette arranged on a supporting base of the ink cassette carrying device, and a connection port. The printer driving control circuit includes a driving signal coding chip connected to a bus wire. The inkjet print head cassette includes a driving signal decoding chip and an inkjet print head chip. The driving signal decoding chip is connected to the driving signal coding chip through the bus wire. The connection port is arranged on the bus wire connected between the driving signal coding chip and the driving signal decoding chip. The inkjet print head cassette is detachably arranged on the supporting base of the ink cassette carrying device of the printer through the connection port. |
| US12023921B2 |
Automated enhancement of printed documents
An MFD is disclosed. For example, the MFD includes a printhead to dispense print material, an enhancement printhead to dispense an enhancement printing fluid, a processor and a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing a plurality of instructions. The instructions when executed by the processor cause the processor to perform operations that include determining that an automated enhancement feature was selected, analyzing each pixel of an image to be printed to determine one or more pixels that are to receive the enhancement printing fluid, controlling the printhead to print the image, and controlling the enhancement printhead to dispense the enhancement printing fluid on the one or more pixels that are to receive the enhancement printing fluid. |
| US12023920B2 |
Recording apparatus and recording method
It is possible to perform formation of a first pattern, a second pattern, a third pattern and a fourth pattern, a control unit is configured to execute first control and second control or first control and third control, the first control of forming a first patch in which the first and third patterns are disposed without performing conveyance operation, the second control of forming a second patch in which the first and second patterns are disposed and a third patch in which the third and fourth patterns are disposed and the third control of forming a fourth patch in which the first and fourth patterns are disposed and a fifth patch in which the second and third patterns are disposed. |
| US12023918B2 |
Dye-sublimation printer and rewinding correction method
Proposed is a dye-sublimation printer, and more particularly to a dye-sublimation printer that can systematically control upward and downward movements of a pick-up roller, upward and downward movements of a platen roller, and driving of a take-up reel gear according to forward and backward movements of a slide plate. |
| US12023917B2 |
Printing apparatus
A printing apparatus includes a case configured to receive roll paper of a rolled recording medium, a cover rotatably attached to the case to be used to open or close the case, a transport section including a transport motor provided to the case and a transport roller provided to the cover, the transport section being configured to pull the recording medium from the roll paper and transport the recording medium along a recording medium path, and a cut section including a first blade and a first blade motor configured to move the first blade provided to the cover and a second blade provided to the case, the cut section being configured to cut the recording medium. The first blade motor includes a first blade motor shaft, and the first blade motor is provided to the cover such that a first extension line extending from the first blade motor shaft and a second extension line extending from at least part of the recording medium path in a width direction of the recording medium intersect each other when the cover is closed. |
| US12023912B2 |
Coater and liquid discharge apparatus
A coater includes a coating device and a rotator. The coating device is configured to apply a coating liquid on a sheet material. The rotator is configured to contact a coated surface of the sheet material to which the coating liquid is applied in the coating device. The rotator has a plurality of fine particles on a circumferential surface of the rotator. |
| US12023909B1 |
Media guide position detection
A printing device includes an input tray in which sheets of media are loadable and a media guide movably adjustable along a dimension of the input tray and positionable against the sheets. The printing device includes a drive conductor electrically exposed parallel to the dimension of the input tray, detect conductors differently electrically exposed parallel to the dimension of the input tray, and a cross-conductor disposed on the media guide. The cross-conductor selectively electrically connects the drive conductor with the detect conductors according to a current media guide position to permit detection of the current media guide position. |
| US12023907B2 |
Apparatus and method for treating a relief printing plate precursor with liquid
An apparatus for treating a relief precursor having a back side and a relief side. The apparatus includes a housing, a treating means for treating the relief precursor with at least one liquid, a removal means for removing debris and/or liquid from the relief precursor, the removal means arranged downstream of the treating means, and a conveying mechanism configured for transporting the relief precursor in a transport direction through the housing. The removal means includes a liquid removal and guidance body mounted for removing liquid from the back side of the relief precursor. The conveying mechanism is configured for pulling the relief precursor over and against said liquid removal and guidance body whilst the relief precursor is moved in the transport direction, such that in operation liquid is removed from the back side. |
| US12023905B2 |
Tear and heat resistant foam for packaging, protective packaging bags and related methods
Tear and heat resistant foams used in packaging, protective packaging bags and related methods are provided. The tear and heat resistant foam can include a nonwoven substrate, a polyethylene film, and a base layer of polyethylene foam joined together by applying at least one of heat or heat and pressure to the top nonwoven substrate, the polyethylene film and the polyethylene foam to heat the first surface of the top nonwoven substrate to a temperature that is above the melting point of polyethylene film but below the melting point of top nonwoven substrate. The temperature of the polyethylene film rises causing the polyethylene film to melt and bind the top nonwoven substrate to the polyethylene foam to form the heat and tear resistant packaging foam. |
| US12023903B2 |
Method for thinning a fingerprint identification module
A method for thinning a fingerprint identification module includes the steps of: providing at least one fingerprint identification module, wherein the fingerprint identification module includes a glass substrate and a plurality of laminated fingerprint identification members; providing a protective layer on each laminated fingerprint identification member; providing a dissociable sealant around each laminated fingerprint identification member and the protective layer of the fingerprint identification module and being adhered to support plate to form a carrier plate to be etched; etching the carrier plate to be etched and allowing an etching solution to etch the glass substrate until a thickness to be thinned is etched to form a semi-finished carrier plate; dissociating the dissociable sealant of the semi-finished carrier plate to reduce its viscosity; and removing the support plate, the dissociable sealant and the protective layer to complete a finished product of the thinned fingerprint identification module. |
| US12023901B2 |
Embossed paper in combination with paper cushioning for shipping envelopes
According to some illustrative embodiments, a protective product is provided that includes: at least one expandable slit paper sheet, said at least on expandable slit paper being expanded between opposing ends of said slit paper; a first embossed paper sheet facing said expanded slit paper sheet and a second paper sheet facing an opposite side of said at least one expanded slit paper sheet, at least one of said first embossed paper sheet and said second paper sheet being fixed to said expanded slit paper sheet at the opposing ends of said expanded slit paper sheet and thereby maintaining said expanded paper in its expanded state, said first embossed paper sheet having a plurality of embossings that increase the rigidity of said embossed paper sheet, whereby inhibiting deformation of said embossed paper sheet that is fixed to said expanded slit sheet paper. |
| US12023899B2 |
Packaging laminate
Disclosed herein are compositions and methods related to a packaging laminate comprising: a first polymeric layer comprising a polypropylene copolymer or a high density polyethylene (HDPE) resin; and a second polymeric layer comprising a high density polyethylene (HDPE) resin or linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) resin with a coextruded ethyl vinyl alcohol (EVOH) compatibilizer. Also disclosed herein are packaging containers formed of the packaging laminates. |
| US12023898B2 |
Collation shrink film printable with a digital printing process
Multi-layer collation shrink film comprising a main layer based on a polyethylene mixture comprising 75 to 85 wt.-% low density polyethylene and 15 to 25 wt.-% high density polyethylene or linear low density polyethylene and a skin layer based on a polar ethylene copolymer with vinyl acetate or alkyl (meth)acrylate with a vinyl acetate or alkyl (meth)acrylate content of at least 15 wt.-% and containing 5000 to 20000 ppm silica and a slip agent, use of the film in multi-layer packaging films and method for packaging objects together with the multi-layer collation shrink film including printing the skin layer with a digital ink printing process before or after packaging the objects. |
| US12023894B2 |
Glass sheet composite
A glass sheet composite having two or more glass sheets and a liquid layer between at least a pair of glass sheets out of the glass sheets, wherein a thickness of the liquid layer is 1/10 or less of a total thickness of the pair of glass sheets when a total thickness of the pair of glass sheets is 1 mm or less, and 100 μm or less when the total thickness of the pair of glass sheets is more than 1 mm. |
| US12023892B2 |
Structure body, structure body manufacturing method, and electronic apparatus
A structure body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a first base having one surface, and having a density lower than a density that is determined by a crystal structure and a composition of a constituent material; a second base disposed to face the one surface of the first base; and a buffer layer provided between the first base and the second base, and containing at least a metal element. |
| US12023885B2 |
Apparatus for depositing a piece of band-like elastomeric element on a forming support in a process for building a tyre for vehicle wheels
An apparatus for depositing a piece of band-like elastomeric element on a forming support in a process for building a tyre for vehicle wheels. The apparatus operates by feeding a piece of band-like elastomeric element having a predetermined nominal length towards the forming support along a predetermined feeding direction and measuring the actual length of the piece along the feeding direction. If the actual length is lower than or equal to a circumferential length of a deposition surface defined on the forming support, the piece is deposited on the deposition surface while the forming support rotates about a rotation axis thereof. During such deposition the piece is pressed on the deposition surface with a pressing force selected as a function of the actual length. |
| US12023884B2 |
Method and device for producing a rubber component
The invention relates to a method for producing a rubber component (1), in the case of which at least one electronic assembly (2) is embedded between a lower and an upper ply (10, 11) of a rubber material, comprising the steps: a) providing a length portion of the lower ply (10) of the rubber material, which is equipped, on the top side (100), with at least one electronic assembly (2); b) stationarily positioning the length portion of the lower ply (10); c) unrolling a length portion of the upper ply (11) of the rubber material on the top side (100) of the stationary length portion of the lower ply (10) in an unrolling direction (A), and fixedly adhesively connecting the length portions of the plies (10, 11) of the rubber material so as to embed the at least one electronic assembly (2); d) conveying out the length portion of the rubber component (1). A corresponding device for producing the rubber components (1) is also specified. |
| US12023883B2 |
Device for mixing and/or dosing liquid coating materials, coating system having such a device, and method for coloring optical glasses
The invention relates to a device (12) for mixing/dosing liquid coating materials, in particular for use in a coating system (10) for spectacle lenses, said device having at least a first and a second storage container (14-24) for liquid starting materials, a conveying device (26) for sucking in and expelling liquids, a mixing container (28), and a liquid outlet (30) for mixed/dosed liquid coating materials. In between there is a multi-way valve (32), which can be switched into different valve positions and is constructed to produce one of the following connections (a, b, c, d) and in the process to disconnect the other connections: (a) connection between the first storage container and the conveying device, (b) connection between the second storage container and the conveying device, (c) connection between the conveying device and the mixing container, and (d) connection between the conveying device and the liquid outlet. |
| US12023882B2 |
Method for producing polarizing lens, polarizing film and polarizing lens
A method for producing a polarizing lens having a high luminous transmittance and degree of polarization with astigmatism kept low, and a polarizing film and a polarizing lens. The method for producing a polarizing lens includes: contracting a polarizing film at a maximum rate of contraction of 5% or more and 30% or less under moist conditions; processing the polarizing film into a curve; drying the polarizing film at temperature T1; providing a mold having a cavity in which the polarizing film is placed in the inside; injecting a curable composition into the cavity; curing the curable composition to obtain a polarizing lens in which the polarizing film is placed in the inside; and annealing the polarizing lens at temperature T2, wherein a relationship between the temperature T1 and the temperature T2 satisfies the following expression (1): T1>T2 . . . (1). |
| US12023874B2 |
Ultrasonic setting of a connector to an object
A computer implemented method comprises the steps of: providing a user interface to a computer terminal; providing a welding machine interface (252) to a welding machine (22; 31) which is equipped with a set of sensors having a power supply sensor (221; 311) configured to sense a power supplied by the welding machine (22; 31) to set a connector to an object in runtime; obtaining a threshold performance metric data signal representing threshold product performance metric predefined via the user interface; obtaining a power supply data signal from the welding machine (22; 31) via the welding machine interface (252), which power supply data signal represents the sensed power supplied by the welding machine (22; 31) to set the connector to the object; applying a machine learning model to the power represented by the obtained power supply data signal such that the machine learning model calculates a model product performance metric, wherein the machine learning model is specifically pre trained with training power sensed by the power supply sensor (221; 311) of the set of sensors of the welding machine (22; 31) and measured product performance metrics; comparing the calculated model product performance metric to the threshold product performance metric represented by the threshold performance metric data signal; and generating a non-consistency data signal when the calculated product performance metric does not comply with the threshold product performance metric. |
| US12023871B2 |
Method for improved infilling of part interiors in objects formed by additive manufacturing systems
A slicer in a material drop ejecting three-dimensional (3D) object printer identifies the positions and local densities for a plurality of infill lines within a perimeter to be formed within a layer of an object to be formed by the printer. The local density of each infill line is filtered and a control law is applied to the filtered local density to identify an error in the local density compared to a target density. This process is performed iteratively until the error is within a predetermined tolerance range about the target local density. The error is used to generate machine ready instructions to operate the 3D object printer to achieve the target density for the infill lines. |
| US12023868B1 |
Control method, control system, readable storage medium and 3D printing equipment
A control method, a control system, a readable storage medium, and a 3D printing equipment are provided. The method includes; obtaining at least one parameter of an exposure time of a first-type slice and an exposure time of a third-type slice of a model to be printed; obtaining a quantity of printing layers for a second-type slice of the model to be printed; determining an exposure time of the second-type slice and processing the model to be printed based on the exposure time of the first-type slice, the second-type slice and the third-type slice. By setting an exposure time appropriately, a transition layer is defined for the model to be printed, to facilitate a transition of an exposure time of bottom layers, which enhances connection strength between printing layers and reduces a possibility of model cracking. |
| US12023866B2 |
Workpiece cleaning device, cleaning process and manufacturing process
The invention relates to a device for cleaning a workpiece produced by means of additive production from a granular and/or powdery production material and/or for removing excess granular and/or powdery production material after additive workpiece production. The device comprises a housing in which a workpiece mounting is arranged on which or on which the produced workpiece can be arranged. In or on the housing at least one conveyor is arranged to convey, in particular, excess production material, away from the housing interior. At least one movable nozzle is arranged on at least one movable nozzle arm in the housing interior, such that the workpiece and the housing interior can be acted upon by at least one flow of the cleaning fluid during a cleaning cycle in which the workpiece and/or housing interior are purged of, in particular, excess production material. At least one nozzle rotation is provided, in which the nozzle can be rotated about at least one nozzle rotation axis relative to the nozzle arm. At least one arm trajectory movement and/or at least one arm rotation is provided, in which the nozzle arm can be moved and/or rotated relative to the workpiece mounting along at least one arm trajectory and/or about at least one arm rotation axis. The rotational speed of the nozzle rotation and the speed of the arm movement and/or the arm rotation are constituted such that during a cleaning cycle the flow of the cleaning fluid assumes all, or almost all, flow directions within the housing interior, such that the whole surface, or almost the whole surface, of the workpiece and of the housing interior, can be exposed to the cleaning flow from all, or almost all, directions. |
| US12023864B2 |
Method for manufacturing an optical volume element from a curable material using an additive manufacturing technology
A method for manufacturing an optical element (100) from a curable material (50) using an additive manufacturing technology comprising steps of: providing a first portion of curable material (50), forming a first part of the optical element by irradiating the surface (55) of the curable material with a first curing surface energy, the first curing surface energy being strictly lower than a first predetermined energy threshold and higher than a second predetermined threshold, and forming, after the irradiation of the first part with the first curing surface energy, at least a second part of the optical element, distinct from the first part of the optical element, by irradiating, with at least a second curing surface energy, the surface of the curable material, the second curing surface energy irradiating both the second part of the optical element (100) and at least a portion of the first part of the optical element, the sum of the first curing surface energy and the at least second curing surface energy being higher than or equal to the first predetermined energy threshold. A manufacturing system (1) for manufacturing an optical element. |
| US12023859B2 |
Methods and systems for vacuum powder placement in additive manufacturing systems
A method for fabricating a component of with an additive manufacturing system include entraining a first portion of first material particles in an airflow generated by a vacuum source and engaging the first portion of the first material particles against an air permeable screen. The first portion of the first material particles is deposited onto a build platform. The method also includes entraining a second portion of second material particles in the airflow and engaging the second portion of the second material particles against the air permeable screen. The second portion of the second material particles is deposited onto the build platform. An energy source transfers heat to at least a portion of at least one of the first portion of the first material particles or the second portion of the second material particles to facilitate consolidating material particles to fabricate the component. |
| US12023858B2 |
Refractive index matching base resin for extremely fine three-dimensional ceramic structures
An optically clear resin for additive manufacturing includes an optically clear ceramic precursor having a pre-defined refractive index. Each molecule of the ceramic precursor has at least two photopolymerizable functional groups, at least one of the photopolymerizable functional groups being functionalized with a refractive index-tuning group thereby causing the ceramic precursor to have the pre-defined refractive index. |
| US12023854B2 |
Method and apparatus for the construction of three-dimensional fibre-reinforced structures from a pre-existing object
A method for the construction of three-dimensional fibre-reinforced structures from a pre-existing object, where said method comprises the following steps: —acquisition of the initial three-dimensional geometry of the pre-existing object and of the relative spatial coordinates of its position with respect to a numerically controlled machine (10) equipped with at least one printhead (12); definition of the path to be followed by the above-mentioned printhead (12) in order to add the desired amount of material to the pre-existing object to obtain a desired final object; —deposit of the material on the pre-existing object by means of said printhead (12) by layering the composite material on the pre-existing object according to programmed trajectories, where such programmed trajectories are calculated according to the path that said printhead (12) must follow to add the desired amount of material to the pre-existing object; —extraction of the reinforced object after operations are concluded. |
| US12023851B2 |
Method of manufacturing reinforced pipe
A method of manufacturing a reinforced pipe (7) comprising: wrapping a pipe (1) in reinforcing tape (2) to form a wrapped pipe having an outer circumference consisting of a first circumferential portion (4) and a second circumferential portion (6); and passing the first circumferential portion (4) over one or more heating elements (3) to fuse the reinforcing tape (2) of said first circumferential portion (4); wherein: the first circumferential portion (4) is between 1% and 50% of the outer circumference; and the second circumferential portion (6) is not passed over a heating element (3) and is not fused. The method is advantageous in that it can provide reinforced pipes (7) in a simpler and cheaper way because it is not essential that the entirety of the outer circumference of the reinforced pipe (7) is fused. A reinforced pipe (7) produced according to the method of the present invention is also provided. |
| US12023846B2 |
Method of forming a dental appliance
Methods of forming dental appliances. The methods may include partially curing a prepolymer mixture in a first mold to form a partially cured polymer mixture. The first mold may have an internal cavity that is shaped to provide the partially cured polymer mixture with a first shape having a channel in accordance with a dental arch. The first shape may have a greater thickness at locations corresponding to where a gingival line of the dental appliance will be formed compared to a thickness at occlusal surfaces of the dental appliance. The methods may include modifying the first shape of the partially cured polymer mixture to form a shell having cavities shaped to receive teeth. The methods may also include fully curing the shell by exposing the partially cured polymer mixture to energy until the partially cured polymer mixture thermosets. |
| US12023843B2 |
Stretching and cooling rod for forming containers
Provided is a stretching rod for a molding unit for manufacturing a container from a preform and a method for manufacturing a container by stretch blow-molding. The stretching rod extends longitudinally, parallel to a main axis Y, and comprises a body of cylindrical or tubular form, a distal end in the extension of said body, at least one internal channel to allow the circulation of a cooling gas to said distal end, a flat situated at the distal end of the stretching rod, an end-fitting protruding from said flat and a plurality of orifices, said orifices being fluidically connected with said internal channel and being distributed around said end-fitting on said flat. The rod can include an annular skirt in the extension of said body, at said distal end, said skirt having a height less than the height of said end-fitting. |
| US12023841B2 |
Coextruded polymeric article and method of making the same
Coextruded polymeric article comprising first segments each having first and second opposed major surfaces and a thickness, the first segments comprising first material; second segments comprising second material, wherein adjacent first segments are joined together via a second segment, wherein the second segments extend from the second major surface past the first major surface of each first adjacent segment and has a distal end, the second segments having first and second oppose sides; first protrusions each extending from the first side of a second segment and extending no more than to the first major surface of the respective first segment adjacent to the second segment, the first protrusions comprising third material; and second protrusions each extending from the first side of a second segment, contacting the first protrusion extending from the second segment and extending not more than to the distal end of the second segment, the second protrusions comprising fourth material, wherein at least one of the second and third or second and fourth materials are different, and wherein the first segments, second segments, first protrusions, and second protrusions each extend continuously for at least 5 mm. Uses for coextruded polymeric articles described herein include adhesive articles and household cleaning products (e.g., a mop, a duster, a brush, a cleaning cloth, or a lint roller). |
| US12023836B2 |
Multivariate shrinkage sensor (MVSS) for injection molding
A shrinkage detection device for a polymer injection molding apparatus detects a shrinkage experienced by an injection molded element for assessing a quality of the molded element. Shrinkage, along with temperature and pressure of the melt within the mold during cooling, indicates a sufficiency of the resulting molded element for intended purposes. Sufficiency includes parameters such as flexibility, shear strength and longevity, and is accurately performed can replace conventional sample testing of molded articles that are expensive and time consuming. |
| US12023833B2 |
Display device for injection molding machine
The present invention offers a technique for providing assistance in setting up control for releasing gas from the interior of a mold device to the outside of the mold device. A display device for an injection molding machine display a screen. The screen includes a tab display field, in which a plurality of tabs are arranged, and a selection screen display field, in which selection screens that are selected for the respective plurality of tabs are displayed. The tab display field includes a first tab. The first selection screen, displayed in the selection screen display field when the first tab is selected, includes a plurality of input columns for use in a control of the release of gas from the inside of the mold device to the outside of the mold device. |
| US12023832B2 |
Automated in-mold label handling and product unloading device for use with a plastic material injection-molding machine
An automated in-mold label handling and product unloading device for use with a plastic material injection molding machine includes a label handling arm provided with a label holder at an outer end thereof, and a product unloading arm provided with a product gripper at an outer end thereof. The device has a stationary frame and a first linear guide device that supports the label handling arm so as to reciprocate along a y-axis direction. The device has a second linear guide device that supports the product unloading arm so as to reciprocate along a y-axis direction. The first and second linear guide devices are guided relative to the frame to be movable parallel to the x-axis. A label handling arm x-axis drive mechanism has a first drive motor mounted on the frame and a first transmission coupled to said first drive motor and to the first linear guide device. |
| US12023831B2 |
Manufacturing method and injection molding system
A manufacturing system including an injection molding machine and a conveyance apparatus injections a mold and cools the mold at a molding operation position in the injection molding machine, ejections a molded part from the mold at the molding operation position, and conveys the mold to a path of the conveyance apparatus and heats the mold on the path. |
| US12023830B2 |
Shaping device and shaped object manufacturing method
A shaping device includes a cutting unit configured to cut a first shaped product or an intermediate component formed by adding a shaping material to the first shaped product on a stage, and a control unit configured to control the cutting unit to cut the first shaped product or the intermediate component to shape a shaped object different from the first shaped product and the intermediate component. |
| US12023824B1 |
Triple saw
A system and method for a triple saw system that may utilize a removable circular saw in a plurality of different configurations while still allowing the user may use removable circular saw remotely by removing it from the bench whereby the removable circular saw may have a bottom plate for use in connecting to the bench saw or to the miter saw. |
| US12023823B2 |
Food slicer
A food slicing device is disclosed. The food slicing device comprises a body configured to contain at least one food item and a lid having a protecting member. The body has a plurality of recesses defined within the body that are configured to receive a cutting blade of a knife or the like. The lid is hingedly attached to the body and is configured to move between a first position where the lid at least partially covers a top opening of the body, and a second position wherein the lid does not cover the top opening of the body. |
| US12023819B2 |
Knife
A folding knife including a handle, a pivot axis, and a blade having a cutting edge. The blade is pivotably coupled to the handle such that the blade is pivotable relative to the handle about the pivot axis between a retracted position and an extended position. The cutting edge is exposed in the extended position and a portion of the blade is received within the handle in the retracted position. The folding knife further includes a bearing assembly for facilitating movement of the blade between the retracted position and the extended position. The bearing assembly includes a first bearing recessed within the blade and a second bearing recessed within the handle. |
| US12023817B1 |
System and method for a slide marking technique for target tissue extraction and downstream application
A system for slide marking technique for target tissue extraction and downstream application includes at least a marking device configured to receive a sample associated with a stained slide, to image an unstained surface of the sample associated with the stained slide, and to mark a region of interest on the sample. The system includes at least a computing device comprising at least a processor and a memory, the computing device configured to receive a stained slide image, the computing device configured to receive the image of the unstained surface of the sample, the computing device configured to determine a geometric registration of the unstained surface of the sample to the stained slide image, wherein determining the geometric registration comprises aligning the stained slide image with the image of the unstained surface, the computing device configured to determine the annotation mask as a function of the geometric registration. |
| US12023815B2 |
Method and system for automated object packing
Any technical error with robotic arms that are used to automatically perform object packing can affect quality and efficiency with which the packing is being carried out, and this in turn affects space utilization when a large quantity of objects are to be accommodated in tight packing spaces. This disclosure relates generally to automated object packing and more specifically to an object packing mechanism in which corrections are made when placement of object is identified as violating one or more regulations. The system packs objects by calculating ICP-BCP pairs for each empty space in a packing space. After packing each object, the system checks whether placement of the object violates one or more regulations, and if any violation is found, then the system determines and executes one or more corrective action to correct placement of the object that violates the regulation. |
| US12023808B2 |
Robot system
A robot system includes two arms, each having a hand at an end thereof, and a controller to control operation of the arms. The hand has an openable and closable holder. The controller includes hand-number determining circuitry to determine the number of hands used to hold a holdable object based on the size of the holdable object, and hold controlling circuitry to control the holder of one of the hands to open so as to hold the holdable object by an inner surface of the holder, when the number of hands to be used is one, and control the holders of the two hands to close so as to hold the holdable object by outer surfaces of the two holders, when the number of hands to be used is two. |
| US12023806B2 |
Soft electrohydrodynamic actuator
A soft electrohydrodynamic actuator includes an actuating unit. The actuating unit includes a flexible pouch, a rod electrode, a dielectric fluid, an enameled wire, a hose and a planar flexible electrode. The inner cavity of the flexible pouch is provided with the rod electrode and filled with the dielectric fluid. The hose is hermetically connected to a side of the flexible pouch. The enameled wire is hermetically sleeved in the hose. One end of the enameled wire extends into the inner cavity of the flexible pouch through the hose and is electrically connected to an end of the rod electrode. The other end of the enameled wire is connected to a high-voltage positive electrode. The outer surface of the flexible pouch is coated with a layer of conductive soft material as the planar flexible electrode, or a water environment around the flexible pouch is used as the planar flexible electrode. |
| US12023799B2 |
Suction box for a gripper
A suction box for a gripper includes: a first part made of composite material, a second part made of composite material, the second part including orifices, and a third part connected, on the one hand, to the first part and, on the other hand, to the second part to form at least one cavity of the suction box. The third part is made of composite material. The first part and the third part are connected to each other by bonding. The second part and the third part are connected to each other by bonding. |
| US12023798B2 |
Customizing setup features of electronic devices
A method and system for customizing setup of features of an electronic device. The method includes collecting user data related to a user using the electronic device, wherein the user data is collected, in part, using at least one sensor connected to the electronic device; analyzing the collected user data to determine for each user action of a plurality of user actions a corresponding probability score, wherein a probability score is a probability that the user chooses to perform a particular subsequent user action from the plurality of user actions, wherein a user action of the plurality of user actions is enabled by a setup plan; selecting based on the probability scores at least one setup plan corresponding to an action having the highest probability score; and configuring a feature of the electronic device based on the selected setup plan. |
| US12023796B2 |
Tool box assembly
A tool box assembly includes at least one case, at least one tool holder mounted in and rotated relative to the at least one case, and multiple hand tools mounted in the at least one tool holder. The at least one case has a first pivot portion and multiple locking elements. Each of the locking elements has a second pivot portion, a connecting portion, and a press portion. The at least one tool holder has a third pivot portion. When the press portion is pressed, each of the locking elements is rotated about the connecting portion, so that the third pivot portion is detached from the second pivot portion, and the at least one tool holder is detached from the at least one case. Thus, the at least one tool holder and the hand tools are used individually. |
| US12023795B1 |
Storage belt attachment and associated method(s)
A storage belt attachment having a plurality of pockets formed with an elastic strip stretched across the pockets to make them particularly suitable for storing construction items such as drill bits. The attachment includes a first strip having a rigid fabric having a width and a length, an elastic second strip overlaid and stretched taut on a first surface of the first strip and connected to the first strip by a plurality of parallel seams set at equidistant intervals along the length of the first strip, thereby forming a plurality of pockets, and a third strip including a rigid fabric overlaid across a top end of the elastic second strip length to form an opening at a top entrance at the width of each pocket. |
| US12023790B2 |
Driving tool
A driving tool comprises a cylinder extending in an up-down direction and a piston that moves downward within the cylinder due to a compressed gas to drive a driving member. The driving tool further comprises a main body housing that houses the cylinder and a grip extending rearward from a rear surface of the main body housing. The driving tool further comprises an upper chamber that is provided above the cylinder and communicates with the cylinder. The driving tool further comprises an air chamber that extends downward from the upper chamber and that extends only in an area on a right or left side of the main body housing with respect to both an axis center of the cylinder and an axis center of the grip. |
| US12023789B2 |
Pliers
A pliers is provided, including a first member, a second member and a control assembly. The first member has a first grip portion, a first body portion and a first jaw. The first body portion has an engaging face, a slot which is disposed on the engaging face and at least one tooth row which is arranged along the slot. The second member has a second grip portion, a second body portion and a second jaw. A pivot hole is disposed in the second body portion. The control assembly has a positioning member which is movably disposed through the pivot hole and within the slot and an operation member which is rotatably connected with the second body portion. At least one position tooth is disposed on the positioning member. The positioning member is movable with the operation member. |
| US12023788B2 |
Device for tensioning a connecting element
The present invention refers to a device for tensioning a connecting element fastened to a component to be tightened, comprising a fixation element for holding the connecting element; a support element for supporting the device against the component; and an actuating unit with a fluid chamber for receiving a fluid and a piston which is translationally guided in the fixation element. The actuating unit is configured for manipulating a volume of the fluid chamber by translationally actuating the piston so as to move the fixation element relative to the support element. The piston is coupled to the fixation element by means of at least one ball or roller screw. |
| US12023786B2 |
Multi-directional driver bit
A screw bit body allowing for torque force application onto a socket fastener. The screw bit body includes a plurality of laterally-bracing sidewalls, a plurality of intermittent sidewalls, a first base, and a second base. The laterally-bracing sidewalls and plurality of intermittent sidewalls are radially distributed about a rotation axis of the screw bit body with each further including a first lateral edge, a second lateral edge, a bracing surface, and an engagement cavity. The engagement cavity creates a gripping point to prevent slippage in between the screw bit body and the socket fastener. The engagement cavity traverses normal and into the concave surface and the convex surface. The engagement cavity includes an angled driving portion and a concave portion. The angled driving portion is positioned adjacent to the first lateral edge with the concave portion being positioned opposite to the first lateral edge, across the angled driving portion. |
| US12023780B2 |
Manufacturing apparatus for producing a curved contour on at least one end face of a roll and method for producing a curved contour on the at least one end face with the manufacturing apparatus
A manufacturing apparatus for producing a curved contour on an end face of a roll includes a grinding device and a holding device, linearly movable relative to the grinding device. The grinding device is for grinding the curved contour on the end face. The holding device is for holding the roll between the holding device and the grinding device. A method for producing the curved contour on the end face using the manufacturing apparatus is also disclosed. The method includes driving the holding device to move in a linear fashion relative to the grinding device. |
| US12023766B2 |
Hydraulic tensioning and release tool for expansion fasteners
A hydraulic tensioning and release tool for an expansion fastener of a type having an elongate member with a tapered portion for fastening a workpiece. The tool includes a sleeve for placement about the tapered portion; a cylinder(s) including a cylinder for generating compressive force against the workpiece; a release piston for displacing the sleeve and a tension piston for coupling to elongate member. The tension piston and the cylinder(s) defining a tension chamber and the release piston. One of cylinder(s) defines at least one release chamber. Hydraulic ports are in fluid communication with the tension chamber and the release chamber for application of hydraulic pressure to displace the tension piston and the release piston for respectively tensioning the elongate member and for releasing the sleeve from the tapered portion. A tension retaining arrangement retains the elongate member in tension subsequent to removal of hydraulic pressure from the tensioning chamber. |
| US12023764B2 |
Operating device for a welding power supply
An operating device of a welding system is provided with a display means for visually displaying set parameter values of the welding system, and comprises input means by which parameters of the welding system can be changed. An operating device includes a plurality of input means arranged outside the display means, is provided. The input means is designed as soft keys, wherein, each of the soft keys can be assigned parameters of the arc welding method or functions, via operation of the operating device, due to the fact that the display means is designed as a touch-sensitive touchscreen and the respective soft key can be assigned a specific parameter or a specific function by selection from a predefined selection of parameters or functions displayed on the display means and, after selection, the respective parameter can be changed or the function can be applied by actuating the respective soft key. |
| US12023759B2 |
Methods for tailoring the magnetic permeability of soft magnets, and soft magnets obtained therefrom
Some variations provide a method of tailoring the surface of a soft magnet, comprising: depositing an austenite-phase-stabilizing donor material on one or more first surface regions of a ferromagnetic receiver material; not depositing the austenite-phase-stabilizing donor material on one or more second surface regions of the ferromagnetic receiver material; laser melting the austenite-phase-stabilizing donor material into the first surface regions; and solidifying the molten austenite-phase-stabilizing donor material within the first surface regions, thereby selectively alloying the ferromagnetic receiver material in the first surface regions. Laser ablation may be utilized instead of laser melting. The first surface regions have a significantly higher magnetic permeability, following the selective alloying of the donor material, compared to the second surface regions. Soft magnets with surface-tailored magnetic permeability are provided by this technology, which is demonstrated using several examples. One commercial application is selectively alloyed soft magnets for a rotor in an electric motor. |
| US12023758B2 |
Method and system for laser additive manufacturing based on keyhole effects
Provided is a method for laser additive manufacturing based on keyhole effects. A welding wire and a laser beam are arranged, at certain angles, on two sides of a normal line of a substrate respectively. The laser beam is applied on the welding wire to generate a deep penetration melting keyhole. The welding wire absorbs energy of the laser beam and is heated and melted in a deep penetration melting mode. The welding wire transmits energy to a surface of the substrate to form a cladding layer. The laser beam irradiates the surface of the substrate after passing through the welding wire, and preheats the surface of the substrate in a heat conduction mode. |
| US12023751B2 |
Robot control device and robot system
A robot control device for a robot system including: a robot having a plurality of internal drive axes; a processing head retained to a leading end of the robot and having a processing tool and a tool drive axis to move the processing tool; and an external driving mechanism having one or more external drive axes and positions the robot. The robot system causes the processing tool to make contact with a processing target and conducts predetermined processing on the processing target. The control device controls the internal and external drive axes to position the processing head at a target position and controls the tool drive axis to make the processing tool make contact with the processing target, and the robot control device detects contact between the processing tool and the processing target by monitoring torque of the internal drive axis, the tool drive axis and the external drive axis. |
| US12023749B2 |
Method for grinding the toothing of a gear
A method for grinding a gear toothing, in which a target value with a tolerance range is defined for the tooth width. The method includes: a) measuring the location of the surface of the tooth flanks of the gear at least two axial positions offset in the direction of the axis of rotation; b) determining the actually present allowance of the gear based on the measured values determined in step a); c) grinding the toothing by radial infeed of the grinding tool relative to the toothing, c1) wherein the radial infeed corresponds to the target value of the tooth width, if the determination under step b) indicated that such an allowance is present on all tooth flanks that material will be removed from all tooth flanks, or c2) wherein the radial infeed takes place at a value higher than the target value of the tooth width, the higher value still corresponding to the tolerance range for the tooth width, if the determination under step b) indicated that such an allowance is present on all tooth flanks that material will be removed from all tooth flanks only with increased radial infeed. |
| US12023748B2 |
Static discharge mitigation of power tools
A cut-off saw configured to remove material from a workpiece, the cut-off saw includes a motor, a blade, a drive assembly, a handle, and a coating. The blade is capable of removing material from the workpiece upon contact between the blade and the workpiece. The drive assembly is coupled to the motor and the blade and is configured to transmit torque from the motor to the blade. The handle is configured to be grasped by a user, and includes a surface and a first material having a first surface resistivity. The coating covers at least a portion of the handle. The coating is configured to distribute static electricity away from the surface. The coating is made of a second material having a second surface resistivity less than the first surface resistivity. |
| US12023742B2 |
Coated tool and cutting tool
A coated tool may include a base member and a coating layer. The coating layer may include a Ti(C, N) layer, and an Al2O3 layer covering the Ti(C, N) layer. The Ti(C, N) layer may include a void region including a plurality of voids along an interface between the Ti(C, N) layer and the Al2O3 layer. An average value of widths of the voids may be less than an average value of distances between the voids adjacent to each other. The Ti(C, N) layer may include a first Ti(C, N) layer located closer to the base member than the void region. An average atomic ratio of carbon to the sum of carbon and nitrogen (C/(C+N)) in the first Ti(C, N) layer may be 0.50 to 0.65. |
| US12023739B2 |
Apparatus and method for angular and rotational additive manufacturing
An additive manufacturing apparatus is provided and may include at least one build unit; a build platform; and at least one collector positioned on the apparatus such that the at least one collector contacts an outer surface of a build wall as the build wall is formed during a build. Methods are also provided for manufacturing at least one object. |
| US12023728B2 |
Atmosphere and part formation in a liquid metal drop-on-demand printer
A method includes ejecting a plurality of drops of a build material from a nozzle of a 3D printer. The build material cools and solidifies after being ejected to form a 3D object. The method also includes controlling an oxidation of the drops, the 3D object or both to create different oxidation levels in first and second portions of the 3D object. |
| US12023725B2 |
Apparatus for threading a tool unit onto an elongate structural element
An apparatus for threading a tool unit onto an elongate structural element. The apparatus has a holding arrangement for holding it on a feed device, a tool unit to be threaded onto the elongate structural element. The tool unit has a tool axis and a vibration unit connected to the tool unit and configured to generate a periodic force in at least one first spatial direction that runs transversely with respect to the tool axis. First and second coupling components, held elastically on one another, are provided. The first coupling component is connected to the holding arrangement, the second coupling component is connected to the tool unit. The vibration unit is operated, during a feed movement of the holding arrangement for threading the tool unit onto the elongate structural element, to add an additional, periodically varying transverse component to a feed force acting on the tool unit. |
| US12023723B2 |
Die cushion device
The die cushion device according to the present invention includes a first hydraulic cylinder and a second hydraulic cylinder that are independently and simultaneously controlled. When a cushion pad is pre-pressurized, pressure control is performed on the first hydraulic cylinder via a first hydraulic circuit so that a pressure in a lower chamber of the first hydraulic cylinder is pre-pressurized to a preset pressure, and position control is simultaneously performed on the second hydraulic cylinder via a second hydraulic circuit so that the cushion pad is held in the die cushion standby position. A force with which the first hydraulic cylinder moves the cushion pad upward is balanced with a force with which the second hydraulic cylinder moves the cushion pad downward (a force for holding the die cushion standby position). |
| US12023716B2 |
Sorting layout for piece goods with cylindrical end position device
A sorting layout for piece goods contains a sorting mechanism and an end position configuration. The end position configuration contains a plurality of end positions, which are arranged in cylinder fashion. The end position configuration also has end positions arranged one on top of another. The sorting mechanism is adapted to pick up piece goods being sorted and to sort them into any one of the end positions of the end position configuration. |
| US12023713B2 |
System and method of sorting and sequencing items
Embodiments of a system and method for sorting and sequencing articles in a processing facility are disclosed. Delivery endpoints are divided and grouped into stop groups. A first sorter sorts items according to stop group and outputs the items to trays. The output trays from the first sorter are loaded to a second sorter in stop group order. The second sorter can then sort the items into output bins in delivery sequence order. |
| US12023712B2 |
Apparatus and method for separating plants using an air curtain
An apparatus and method for separating individual plants from plant and non-plant matter. In one embodiment, an air curtain is directed to a falling mixture of plant and non-plant matter. The air directs some of the plant and non-plant material into a waste or recycling bin and permits further processing of individual plants. |
| US12023710B2 |
Fluorinated polymers for corrosion protection of metal
The hydrophobic and corrosion resistive film of cross-linked poly(hexafluoroisopropyl methacrylate) was prepared by photopolymerization. The starting materials were a monomer of 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoroisopropyl methacrylate, a photoinitiator of hydroxycyclohexyl phenyl ketone, and a cross-linker of poly(ethyleneglycol diacrylate). Photopolymerization was used to start polymerization and to cure the polymer film on an aluminum surface. Drop-casting was used to deposit the fluoropolymer onto an aluminum substrate (AA 3003). The fluoropolymer film has high corrosion protection when measured by potentiodynamic polarization and open circuit potential techniques in an aqueous solution of 3.5% NaCl. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy was used to monitor the polymerization process. The dynamic contact angle technique was used to measure the hydrophobicity for the fluorinated polymer coating. Thermal stability of the fluorinated polymer was measured using thermogravimetric analysis. Treatment with strong acid followed by contact angle measurements before and after the treatment confirmed the chemical resistance for the coated aluminum. |
| US12023708B2 |
Anisotropy reduction in coating of conductive films
Provided herein is a device for forming a conductive film. The device includes a deposition device and an air supply. The deposition device is configured to form a wet film having conductive nanostructures and a fluid carrier on a web. The web is moved in a first direction while forming the wet film. The air supply is disposed at a side of the web and configured to apply an air flow onto the wet film. The air flow is directed onto the wet film in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction to reorient a direction of some conductive nanostructures in the wet film to define reoriented conductive nanostructures. |
| US12023706B2 |
Systems and methods for combined radiation and functional layer application
A combined radiation and functional layer application system includes one or more radiation sources and a commonly located functional layer application unit configured to dispose a functional layer over the surface of a fixed target ahead of the radiation sources during relative motion between the target and the radiation sources/application unit. System and method embodiments include those in which the target is stationary or moving, and embodiments in which the functional layer is applied as a liquid or as a solid laminate. Embodiments relate to application of an oxygen-blocking layer of a printing plate prior to exposure to actinic radiation. Certain solid laminate embodiments include a two-roll system for positioning the laminate for cutting adjacent a trailing edge of the plate. |
| US12023705B2 |
Vee manifold
A manifold having a first side, a second side, a first channel extending from the first side to the second side, and a second channel extending from the first side to the second side is disclosed. The first channel and the second channel each define a linear longitudinal axis. In one embodiment, the first channel longitudinal axis and the second channel longitudinal axis are oblique to the first side and the second side of the manifold. The manifold of the present disclosure provides channels that can be easily cleaned and allow for an increased flow performance. |
| US12023704B2 |
Wet/dry hose end sprayer
A sprayer head may be removably mounted onto a concentrate tank of a hose end sprayer. The sprayer head may include a valve assembly having a valve body having a first axis of rotation selectively movable between a closed orientation, a wet mode orientation, and a dry mode orientation. A metering plate may include a first annular series of spaced-apart flow-metering holes with each successive respective flow-metering hole has an increasing hole diameter adapted to withdraw a selectively adjustable amount of a concentrate from the concentrate tank when the valve body is in either the wet mode orientation or the dry mode orientation. The metering plate has a second axis of rotation which is non-coaxial with the first axis of rotation. |
| US12023697B2 |
Kitchen sprayer with filter and a pull-down faucet
A kitchen sprayer with filter includes a sprayer housing which has a top comprising a water inlet connectable to a faucet or a hose; a filter element assembly arranged in the sprayer housing having a filter element upper lid, a filter element and a filter element lower lid. The filter element is a hollow cylinder, an interior of the filter element is a purified water chamber, and an outside of the filter element is a raw water chamber; the filter element assembly is configured to be integrally mounted and disassembled with respect to the sprayer housing; a handle by which the filter element assembly is configured to be taken out is arranged at a bottom of the filter element lower lid; and a water outlet panel assembly is mounted on a bottom of the sprayer housing. |
| US12023695B2 |
Systems and methods to precisely control output pressure in buffered sprayers (DuO1)
In exemplary embodiments of the present invention, various novel dispensing devices can be provided. Such devices can involve a range of sprayer heads and sprayer/foamer systems incorporating such heads. Novel sprayer/foamer heads can include buffers of various types. By using a buffer, a user need not continually be pumping the device in order for the device to be spraying or foaming. In exemplary embodiments of the present invention, such a buffer can be spring loaded, spring loaded combination, elastomeric or gas. In exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the buffer can be in line or adjacent to a piston chamber. If adjacent, it can be connected to the piston chamber with a one way valve, to provide for spray after a downstroke of the piston has been completed, or without, to allow spraying to cease once a user releases the trigger or other actuator. In exemplary embodiments of the present invention, such novel sprayers and foamers can be mounted upside down, in various “Flairomop” devices, used to clean floors or the like. When using a buffer, a piston chamber can be designed to deliver greater amount of liquid per unit time than can be possibly dispensed through the nozzle or nozzles. The fraction of liquid that cannot be sent through the nozzle(s), due to their inherent restriction, can thus be sent to the buffer for dispensing after the piston downstroke has been completed. A volume of the piston chamber, a volume of the buffer, a pressure response of the buffer, the throughput of the nozzle, and the minimum opening pressure of the outlet valve can be arranged to restrict the outlet pressures of liquid droplets exiting the nozzle within a defined range. |
| US12023694B2 |
Multifunctional cleaning machine
A multifunctional cleaning machine includes a housing, a water inlet pipe, and a nozzle. A cleaning chamber is defined by a side wall of the housing. The water inlet pipe is connected to the housing. The water inlet pipe has a first water inlet and a first water outlet. The first water inlet is located on the upper side of the housing. The first water outlet is located on the lower side of the housing. The first water outlet is located in the cleaning chamber, and the first water inlet is used for connecting to a high pressure water source. The nozzle is located in the cleaning chamber and includes a connector and a water spray rod. A first water jet is provided at one side of the water spray rod, and a second water jet is provided on the other side of the water spray rod. |
| US12023692B2 |
Shower system
A shower system includes on one or more valves and a plurality of showerheads. The plurality of showerheads are electrically coupled to one another and configured to receive electrical signals from one another. The plurality of showerheads are fluidly coupled to the one or more valves and configured to receive water therefrom. The plurality of showerheads includes a sprayer, one or more sensors, and an integrated user interface. The sprayer is configured to dispense water provided by the one or more valves. The one or more sensors are configured to register motion gestures made by a user. The integrated user interface is configured to control operation of the sprayer. The one or more sensors generates an internal signal to the plurality of showerheads corresponding to the motion gesture. One of the plurality of showerheads is a master showerhead. |
| US12023691B2 |
Fluid switching valve with pressure difference subjectable valve closure bodies
A fluid switching valve comprising a valve housing, an inlet area, a first outlet and a second outlet out of the valve housing, a first fluid connection, a second fluid connection, a counter pressure chamber, a first valve unit, a second valve unit and a user-operable switching body for switching the valve closure bodies between their closed position and their open position. Here, the counter pressure chamber is fluid-connected through an inlet link duct to the inlet area. The valve units each have a valve closure body, which is movable between a closed position and an open position for the respective fluid connection and is arranged so as to be subjectable to fluid pressure on the one hand via the inlet area and on the other hand via the counter pressure chamber. The switching body is switchable between different operating positions by a switching movement. The counter pressure chamber is fluid-connected through a first blockable outlet link duct to the first outlet, and through a second blockable outlet link duct to the second outlet. |
| US12023689B2 |
Fluidics device, apparatus, and method for partitioning fluid
Embodiments of the invention relate to centrifugal fluidic devices, apparatus, and methods. Embodiments disclosed are fluidic devices, and associated apparatus and methods, which can partition a fluid sample from a single inlet or plurality of inlets into a plurality of chambers via their fluid inlets. Each chamber possesses a fluid outlet and a gas outlet. Partitioned fluid can be further distributed under centrifugal pressure to downstream fluidics modules, permitting various multiplexed assays to be performed including nucleic acid amplification tests. |
| US12023688B2 |
Solid bowl screw centrifuge
A solid bowl centrifuge includes a rotatable drum having a cylindrical portion with length L1 and a conical portion with length L2, which, when added, give the length LT of the drum. A screw is arranged in the drum and is rotatable relative to the rotatable drum with a differential speed. At least two drum bearings for supporting the drum in the housing are spaced apart with a spacing LL. A spacing LL of the drum bearings for supporting the drum relative to one another is less than the length LT of the drum. |
| US12023684B2 |
Sorting machine and method for treating electronic/electric device component scraps
Provided is a sorting machine capable of more easily and efficiently sorting specific parts having a specific shape from raw materials containing various substances having different shapes, and a method for treating electronic and electric device component scraps using the sorting machine. The sorting machine includes a conveying device 1 having a conveying surface 13 which conveys raw materials containing substances having different shapes from a raw material inlet 11 to a receiving port 12; and a gate device 2 provided with a cylindrical roll portion 21 having a rotating function arranged at a certain distance d on the conveying surface to allow at least a part of the raw materials 100 to pass through to the receiving port 12. |
| US12023683B1 |
System for producing solvent free full spectrum cannibis extract
A system for preparing a medicinal substance containing full spectrum of therapeutically desirable substances in naturally occurring proportions found in hemp plants, carried out by grinding a whole hemp plant to produce fine particles material, and exposing the fine particles material to an elevated pressure (11 PSI-15 PSI) and a reaction temperature maintained in a range of 230 F-250 F which is below a boiling point of the phyto-cannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids, thus providing enhanced conditions for solvent-free extraction of the therapeutically desirable substances and diffusing the extracted substances into the carrier oil at an enhanced rate. Thus producing an infused oil final product containing a full spectrum phyto-cannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids in naturally occurring proportions. |
| US12023682B2 |
Crusher
A gyratory crushing apparatus for frangible or friable material comprises: a bowl having a chamber for receiving the material and a discharge opening disposed at the base with a central axis and a gyratory axis extending at an angle to the central axis; a crushing head and a drive assembly. The discharge opening defines a throat with a circumferential wall and the crushing head is disposed within the discharge opening. The crushing head has a crushing face in spaced relation to the circumferential wall of the throat defining a nip between the circumferential wall and the crushing face. The drive assembly includes a transmission and a rotatable eccentric shaft for driving the crushing head within the bowl and about the gyratory axis in a notating motion. The bowl also comprises a feed section and a discharge section, each defined by a wall and spaced by a mid-section, wherein thickness of a wall defining the mid-section is greater than a thickness of the discharge section wall. |
| US12023681B2 |
Classified landfill device and method for garbage landfills
The present invention relates to the field of garbage landfill. The present invention discloses a classified landfill device and method for garbage landfills, and the problem solved by the present invention is that the device proposed in the above background absorbs metals in the garbage using a magnet, but when the surface of the magnet has absorbed a large amount of metal, the device needs to be closed to treat the metal adsorbed on the surface of the magnet. The present invention comprises a screening mechanism, crushing mechanism and discharge mechanism. According to the classified landfill device and method for garbage landfill, the second crushing knife is set at an angle to divert the falling garbage to the front and rear sides, so that the two first crushing knives and the second crushing knife cooperate to crush the garbage respectively to avoid excessive accumulation of garbage. |
| US12023680B2 |
Distributor plate
A rotor for a comminution apparatus. The rotor includes a frame including an upper plate, a lower plate and wall elements. The rotor further includes an inlet opening in the upper plate and one or more outlets located between the upper plate and the lower plate. A distributor plate is arranged at an upper surface of the lower plate below the inlet opening and is arranged to launch the material towards a contact surface. The distributor plate includes a cavity being open at a lower surface of the distributor plate. The rotor further includes attachment means for maintaining the distributor plate at the upper surface of the lower plate. The attachment means are arranged to frictionally engage with a corresponding surface of the cavity and the attachment means enable the distributor plate to be repositioned into different wear positions. |
| US12023678B2 |
Genetic testing device
A genetic testing device includes a safety cabinet, a gas flow control system, a first treatment module configured to treat an amplification reagent and a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) plate, a second treatment module configured to treat a reagent, a tip, and a gene sample, a sample injection module configured to inject an amplification reagent into a microwell of a PCR plate, a purification treatment module configured to treat a gene sample, an amplification detection module for gene amplification and detection, a heat sealer configured to seal a PCR plate, a material delivery module A, a material delivery module B, and a material delivery module C. |
| US12023677B2 |
Sample tube for polymerase chain reaction and polymerase chain reaction device thereof
The present invention provides a sample tube for polymerase chain reaction. The sample tube includes a sample tube body having an annular side wall and a bottom wall connected to annular side wall, wherein the annular side wall and the bottom wall form an accommodating space for accommodating a reaction mixture; and a first extension member extending from the bottom wall to the accommodating space, wherein, to carry out PCR, the reaction mixture immerses the first extension member, such that the light from the light source enters into the reaction mixture via the bottom and the bottom wall of the sample tube and the first extension member sequentially. |
| US12023675B2 |
System and method for correcting patient index
A system and/or method for determining an immune activation state of a subject can include: deforming leukocytes within a microfluidic channel, acquiring a plurality of images of the leukocytes, determining biophysical parameters of the leukocyte, adjusting the biophysical parameters, and determining the immune activation state of the subject based on the biophysical parameters. |
| US12023669B2 |
Micromixer
Computerized devices provide microscopy and electrochemistry tests, performed in dual channels. The devices can be brought to the field, for on-site testing with instant results. The dual channels include an imaging (optical or microscopic) channel and a signal channel. Microfluidic chips are disclosed for use with the microscopy channel optics. |
| US12023664B2 |
Method and kit for preservation of adipose tissue grafts
Methods, devices, and kits are provided for use in washing or cryopreserving live cells or tissue, such as fat graft tissue. |
| US12023662B2 |
On-site systems and methods for treating spent oxidizable catalyst in inert gas environments
A system for segregating a mixture of oxidizable catalyst material and inert support media. The system comprises an enclosure configured to contain inert gas. The enclosure includes a plurality of stacked screens disposed therein. The stacked screens include openings that decrease in size from a top of the stack to a bottom of the stack. The enclosure also includes an inlet to deliver the mixture to an uppermost stacked screen and outlets to direct the separated support media and catalyst material to a location outside the enclosure. |
| US12023655B2 |
Oxides of sulfur and their use as oxygen transfer reagents
An oxide of sulfur oxygen transfer reagent is provided. A method of producing olefins from hydrocarbons with a concomitant production of water (oxidative dehydrogenation), using the oxide of sulfur oxygen transfer reagent is also provided. The sulfur oxygen transfer reagent can be used as an oxygen transfer reagent, and therefore acts as a non-metal carrier, for oxygen in a redox looping reactor for an oxidative dehydrogenation process such as the conversion of ethane to ethylene. The reduced forms of oxides of sulfur, formed in in this oxidative dehydrogenation process, can be re-oxidized with air and generate useful process heat. Also provided are methods of using the oxide of sulfur oxygen transfer reagent, and an apparatus for effecting the oxidative dehydrogenation of the hydrocarbon feed. Methods of producing the oxide of sulfur oxygen transfer reagent are also provided. |
| US12023654B2 |
Catalyst and method for preparation of 2-ethoxyphenol by catalytic depolymerization of lignin
The present disclosure discloses a catalyst and a method for preparing 2-ethoxyphenol by catalytic depolymerization of lignin. The catalyst comprises sepiolite as a carrier and tungsten, nickel and molybdenum as active components supported on sepiolite. The catalyst for preparing 2-ethoxyphenol by catalytic depolymerization of lignin in the present disclosure can catalytically depolymerize lignin, realize the directional preparation of 2-ethoxyphenol from lignin, and co-produce lignin oil. It has a comparatively high selectivity for 2-ethoxyphenol and can achieve a lignin conversion rate of more than 95%, a 2-ethoxyphenol selectivity of more than 20% in a liquid product, and a yield of more than 100 mg/g of lignin. |
| US12023653B2 |
Silver-containing solution and method of forming silver catalyst layer in chemical plating
A method of forming a silver catalyst layer in chemical plating includes providing a substrate; applying a silver-containing solution onto the substrate; and applying energy of activation to the silver-containing solution to form a silver catalyst layer over the substrate. The silver-containing solution includes silver ions, a diamine compound, a carboxylic acid compound, and a solvent. In addition, the substrate having the silver catalyst layer thereon can be immersed into a chemical plating solution to form a metal layer over the silver catalyst layer. |
| US12023652B2 |
Exhaust gas purification catalyst
An exhaust gas purification catalyst provides excellent removal performance of methane, which is chemically stable. Exhaust gas purification catalyst includes a substrate that divides cells through which an exhaust gas flows and a catalyst layer that is provided on a surface of the substrate. The catalyst layer includes a palladium layer containing palladium that extends from a first end part which is an end part on the side into which an exhaust gas in the cells flows to a second end part which is an end part on the side from which an exhaust gas flows out, a platinum layer containing platinum that extends from the second end part to the first end part, and a rhodium layer containing rhodium that is laminated with both the palladium layer and the platinum layer. |
| US12023651B2 |
Catalyst for selective ring-opening reaction and method of using same
The present disclosure provides a catalyst for SRO reactions. The catalyst includes a solid acid material and a metal. In this case, pores of the catalyst corresponding to at least 20% of the total pore volume of the catalyst have a pore size of 10 nm or more. The present disclosure also provides a method of using the catalyst. |
| US12023647B2 |
Method for reusing zeolite adsorbent and regenerated adsorbent
Provided is a method for reusing an adsorbent which can stably exhibit purification ability by regenerating a used absorbent, in order to keep the composition of a purified syngas constant.The present invention concerns a method for regenerating a zeolite adsorbent which adsorbs a carbon dioxide gas from a syngas comprising the carbon dioxide gas and reduces the concentration of the carbon dioxide gas in the syngas, comprising: a step of recovering a used zeolite adsorbent; a step of calcining the used zeolite adsorbent at a temperature of 300° C. to 600° C. in an oxygen atmosphere to produce a regenerated zeolite adsorbent; and a step of reusing the regenerated zeolite adsorbent. |
| US12023643B1 |
System and method for heating gas in a continuous focused path within an electric catalyst unit
The present invention relates, in general, to a system and method for focusing gas distribution through a series of three-dimensionally (3D) printed lattice heating elements within an electric catalyst unit in order to promote ammonia dissociation. The present invention allows gaseous ammonia to be continuously heated as it flows in series through ceramic tubes containing 3D printed lattice heating elements. The lattice structure of the heating elements provides a balance between surface area and heat dissipation, allowing the heating elements to reach a suitable temperature to perform ammonia dissociation, but which are not oversaturated with heat which could result in failure or melting of the heating elements. |
| US12023640B2 |
Aqueous dispersion of microcapsules, and uses thereof
The invention relates to an aqueous dispersion of microcapsules, said microcapsules comprising a hydrophobic core and a polymeric shell wherein said polymeric shell is formed of the reaction product of (i) at least one monofunctional or multifunctional α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compound, and (ii) at least one nanocellulose or microcrystalline cellulose. The invention also relates to a process for the manufacture of such an aqueous dispersion, as well as consumer products containing an aqueous dispersion of microcapsules according to the invention. |
| US12023639B2 |
Flowable core-shell microencapsule composition
A method for producing a flowable active material-encapsulated core-shell microcapsule composition by mechanically removing solvent from a microcapsule suspension to produce a wet cake, and subsequently charging the wet cake with a dry flow aid, is provided. |
| US12023637B2 |
Capillary tube droplet generation systems and methods
A droplet generating system includes a reservoir configured to receive an organic fluid and an aqueous fluid, a barrier separating the reservoir into a first reservoir portion and a second reservoir portion, a tube, and an indexer. The barrier is capable of preventing the aqueous fluid from entering the second reservoir portion from the first reservoir portion. The tube is disposed near the barrier, and the tube has a microfluidic channel. The indexer guides the aqueous fluid and the organic fluid into the microfluidic channel so as to form droplets of the aqueous fluid. |
| US12023636B2 |
Method and device for producing liquid culture medium composition
Provided is a method for producing a liquid medium composition, including using a junction conduit structure 10 having a structure in which a first inlet conduit 11 and a second inlet conduit 12 are joined together to form an outlet conduit 13, and flowing a first liquid 1 containing a particular compound into the first inflow conduit 11 and flowing a second liquid 2 containing a linking substance into the second inlet conduit 12, and allowing the flows of the both liquids to join together to mix the both liquids, thus forming a liquid medium composition 3 containing structures formed by the particular compound linked via the linking substance dispersed therein while being flown through the outlet conduit 13. |
| US12023635B2 |
Phantom and method for producing same
The present invention relates to the phantom comprises water, an oil, an emulsifier and a water coagulating agent, and having a scattering coefficient of 5 to 20 cm−1 at a wavelength of 750 to 1000 nm. |
| US12023634B2 |
Real time blending system via a single pump
Systems and methods for blending fluids are provided. A blended fluid may be obtained by mixing a first fluid from a first fluid source with a second fluid from a second fluid source. The blended fluid may be pumped by a pump arranged downstream of a point at which the first and second fluids are mixed, wherein no other pumps are upstream of the pump. First and second flow control valves that control the flow rate of the first and second fluids, respectively, are adjusted so as to reach a target flow rate of the blended fluid, the blended fluid having a target blend of the first fluid and the second fluid. |
| US12023633B2 |
Membranes for gas separation
Membranes, methods of making the membranes, and methods of using the membranes are described herein. The membranes can comprise a support layer, and a selective polymer layer disposed on the support layer. In some cases, the support layer can comprise a gas permeable polymer and hydrophilic additive dispersed within the gas permeable polymer. In some cases, the selective polymer layer can comprise a selective polymer matrix and carbon nanotubes dispersed within the selective polymer matrix. The membranes can exhibit selective permeability to gases. As such, the membranes can be for the selective removal of carbon dioxide and/or hydrogen sulfide from hydrogen and/or nitrogen. |
| US12023632B2 |
Process for reducing injector deposits
A process for reducing injector deposits in an internal combustion engine fuelled with a fuel composition, the process comprising contacting a fuel composition with a metal-selective membrane situated in the fuel delivery system. The reduction of such deposits provides an increase in fuel efficiency, fuel thermal stability, boost in engine cleanliness, improves fuel economy and enables the possibility of using a reduced amount of expensive detergent in the fuel composition. |
| US12023631B2 |
Gas separation articles composed of amorphous crosslinked fluorinated copolymers and methods of making and using thereof
Described herein are articles for separating gases. The article includes a selective layer consisting of a crosslinked amorphous fluorinated copolymer containing one or more types of fluorinated ring monomers, with crosslinking between the fluorinated copolymer chains. The crosslinking improves the mechanical properties of the fluoropolymer, thereby permitting use of polymer types which would otherwise be excessively brittle. The resulting crosslinked polymer membranes have superior selectivity and reliability performance compared with previous compositions known to the art. Methods for making and using the article described are also provided. |
| US12023626B2 |
System for capturing and recycling carbon dioxide in exhaust gas
The present invention provides a system for capturing and recycling carbon dioxide in an exhaust gas, which includes a CO2 capture unit into which an exhaust gas containing CO2 is input, and which captures the CO2 as a high concentration enriched gas and separates a first treatment gas; a mineralization process unit which mineralizes the CO2 after receiving the high concentration enriched gas captured in the CO2 capture unit and discharges a second treatment gas; a mixing tank which receives the first treatment gas and the second treatment gas and mixes them so that the contained CO2 has a predetermined concentration; a photo-culture process unit which receives the resulting third treatment gas from the mixing tank to perform a photo-culture process using microalgae; and a control unit which controls the flow rates and the CO2 contents of the gases supplied and discharged to/from the CO2 capture unit, the mineralization process unit, the mixing tank and the photo-culture process unit. |
| US12023619B2 |
Split flow axial crankcase separator
A rotating separator includes a filter housing extending axially along a longitudinal axis and a filter element positioned within the filter housing. The filter element includes a first endplate and a second endplate operatively coupled to the first endplate, a first element core and a second element core positioned between the first endplate and the second endplate and configured to filter a contaminate from a fluid. An interior cavity is defined between the first endplate, the second endplate, the first element core, and the second element core. Fluid flowing through the filter element enters the interior cavity and is split between and flows in parallel through the first element core and the second element core. |
| US12023614B2 |
Portable air filter cleaning devices and methods of use
A portable air filter cleaning device includes a housing configured to receive an air filter to be cleaned, at least one spray mechanism within the housing for spraying fluid onto the air filter to be cleaned within the housing, a cleaning fluid reservoir coupled to at least one spray mechanism for selectively spraying cleaning fluid onto the air filter to be cleaned within the housing, a rinsing fluid reservoir coupled to at least one spray mechanism for selectively spraying rinsing fluid onto the air filter to be cleaned within the housing; and a motor for facilitating cleaning, rinsing and drying of the air filter to be cleaned. The device may be rotational for cylindrical type air filters or designed for cleaning flat plate type air filters. An associated method of cleaning an air filter is disclosed. |
| US12023613B2 |
Filter media and elements
Fibrous filter medium that includes a melt-blown filter layer comprising melt-blown fibers and a high-efficiency glass-containing filter layer comprising glass fibers. |
| US12023607B2 |
Ceramic filter and manufacturing method therefor
In order to enable stable provision of an upward release tube-type ceramic filter used in a molten metal bath and having a side wall with a height of 300 mm or greater, this method for manufacturing a ceramic filter, which is an upward release tube-type integrally molded article for removing unwanted substances from molten metal, has: a step for kneading a mixture of an aggregate comprising ceramic particles, a prescribed binding agent, and water to prepare a base material; a step for integrally forming an upward release tube-type ceramic filter precursor from the prepared base material; step for drying the precursor; a step for providing a retainer for the dried precursor for supporting a side wall of the precursor; a step for subsequently sintering the precursor; and a step for removing the retainer after sintering. |
| US12023606B2 |
Textured core sheets for fluid drainage unit
A core sheet includes a primary textured surface and separate secondary cuspations or corrugations. The core sheets are configured for use within a fluid or wastewater treatment unit that typically includes one or more fabric layers. The primary textured surface enhances retention of wastewater fluid received by the unit, which over time causes an increase in build-up of biomatter on the surface, which in turn enhances the efficacy of treatment of the wastewater. |
| US12023605B2 |
System and a method for separation of particles suspended in a fluid
A system and method are provided for producing from a first fluid having particles of a substance suspended or dissolved therein with a first concentration of the substance, a second fluid having a second concentration of the substance lower than the first concentration and a separated-fluid product, in which concentration of the substance is greater than that in the first fluid. The system comprises a pre-treatment module for processing the first fluid to produce aggregates from the substance and at least one separation duct in fluid communication with an outlet of the pre-treatment module, the duct having at least one bay portion having such design as to cause aggregates to accumulate along a pre-determined wall of the bay portion, thereby facilitating separation between the second fluid and the separated-fluid product. |
| US12023604B2 |
Method and system for purification of oil
A method and a system for purification of oil, wherein the method comprises the steps of:—adding to a contaminated oil provided in a preparation tank a chemical booster for boosting capturing of impurities and/or a separation of phases in the contaminated oil; —waiting for allowing different phases to be separated; —pumping content out from the preparation tank through a fluid connection; sensing at least one property of the content in the fluid connection; —controlling a valve provided in the fluid connection to transfer the content to a next step in the purification process or to another destination in dependence of the sensed at least one property. |
| US12023602B2 |
Devices for efficient sorbent utilization in lithium extraction
The present disclosure relates to the extraction of lithium from liquid resources such as natural and synthetic brines, leachate solutions from clays and minerals, and recycled products. |
| US12023600B2 |
Systems and methods for processing essential oils
A system for processing essential oils includes a mixing tank, three winterization vessels, three respective filtering vessels, a fine filtering vessel, a holding tank, an evaporator, an essential oil reservoir, a solvent reservoir, and a solvent filtering vessel. The evaporator can include a heat exchanger configured to heat a plate down which a mixture including the oils flows, to evaporate other components of the mixture. Fluids can be advanced through the system using a pressurized inert gas. |
| US12023597B1 |
System and method for mixing prizes in prize capture and dispensing devices
A prize mixer is provided for a prize capture and dispensing device. The prize mixer is configured to change the location and/or orientation of prizes within a prize area of the device, preferably by contacting one or more of the prizes. The prize mixer may be located at or near a bottom of the prize area and be configured to move relative to the prizes, such as in a linear or rotating motion. The prize mixer may comprise a plurality of rotatable arms which define ramped surfaces, the arms rotated by a drive shaft. The prize mixer may be activated automatically or by a player of the device, such as for payment, as a bonus, or upon a triggering event. |
| US12023595B2 |
Chair sled attachment assembly and attachment method for gaming machines
A chair sled attachment assembly includes a base structure, a support bracket, and a base access panel. The base structure is connected to a gaming machine cabinet in a base position projecting in a front direction from a front side of the cabinet and defines a base volume separate from a secure volume of the cabinet. The base structure also defines a base access opening to provide access to the base volume. The support bracket is located within the base volume adjacent to the base access opening and includes a support bracket connecting arrangement to which a chair sled receiver is connectable in a chair sled receiver operating position. The base access panel is removably secured to the base structure in a cover position substantially covering the base access opening. |
| US12023593B2 |
System and method of generating and providing interactive annotation items based on triggering events in a video game
A system and method is provided that automatically annotates gameplay based on triggering events that occur during a gameplay session. The system may automatically annotate the gameplay in real-time, such as during a gameplay session associated with an electronic-sports tournament. For example, the system may obtain and parse a game log corresponding to the gameplay session, identify triggering events based on the game log, obtain an annotation rule associated with the triggering event, generate an annotation item based on the annotation rule, and cause the annotation item to be presented in association with video of the gameplay session. An annotation item may be displayed interactively such that, when selected, causes the system to take an action. The action may include obtaining additional information relating to the selected annotation item; saving, sharing, liking/disliking or commenting on the selected annotation item; removing the selected annotation item from a display, and/or other actions. |
| US12023590B2 |
Storage medium storing game program, game apparatus, game system, and game processing method
Movement-related parameters used in virtual physical calculation are changed such that a designated object selected based on an operation input is caused to perform return movement to return to previously recorded positions and orientations, sequentially backward from the time of giving a start instruction based on the operation input. A state in a virtual space including a player character, the designated object, and other objects is updated based on the virtual physical calculation. |
| US12023587B2 |
Storage medium, information processing system, information processing apparatus, and game processing method
An example of an information processing system automatically determines a play target game to be played by a player, from among a plurality of types of games. The information processing system automatically determines a usage character to be operated by the player, from among a plurality of characters whose operation methods are different from each other. The information processing system executes the play target game by controlling the determined usage character in a virtual space, based on an operation performed by the player, and advances the game based on whether or not a clear condition for the play target game has been satisfied within a time limit. |
| US12023586B2 |
Storage medium, game system and game controlling method
A non-limiting example game system includes a processor incorporated within a main body apparatus, and the processor simultaneously controls a player character and a competitive partner character to advance a golf game. The player character is moved, when hitting a ball, toward a next hitting position. During movement, the player character interferes with movement or hitting of the competitive partner character according to an operation of a player. Moreover, when the player character executes a special shot, a shape or a property of a game filed is changed so as to interfere with movement or hitting of the competitive partner character. On the other hand, the competitive partner character interferes with movement or hitting of the player character or another competitive partner character. A victory or defeat of a competition game A is determined based on the time and the number of strokes both required from execution of a tee shot up to a cup-in. That is, a game element is introduced between hitting processing and hitting processing, and the required time affects a victory or defeat of the game. |
| US12023582B2 |
Virtual backpack interface
A method for displaying a virtual backpack interface in a game application is provided. A main interface including a virtual environment of a virtual object in the game application is displayed. A backpack display signal is received during the display of the main interface. The virtual backpack interface that includes at least two sublists including different types of virtual items is displayed in response to the backpack display signal. Each of the sublists includes only one of the different types of virtual items. The different types of virtual items include at least one of a healing type, a gun attachment type, and an ammunition type. |
| US12023579B2 |
Methods and systems for spectating characters in virtual reality views
Methods and systems for spectating a live video game are presented. In one method embodiment, an operation includes providing an interface for presenting an overhead view of an interactive environment of a video game on a head mounted display (HMD). The method also provides an operation for providing a magnifying window for displaying a magnified view of the interactive environment, where the magnified view is associated with a second vantage point that is closer to the interactive environment than is a first vantage point of the overhead view. The method further provides an operation for tracking a real-world position of a controller of the spectator and moving the location of the magnifying window to correspond to the real-world position of the controller. |
| US12023578B2 |
Game effect generating method and apparatus, electronic device, and computer readable medium
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method and an apparatus for generating a game effect, an electronic device, and a computer-readable medium, and the method includes following steps: acquiring an effect setting operation of a user, the effect setting operation including a setting operation of a multimedia material, a setting operation of a scoring rule, and a setting operation of an ending rule; and generating a configuration file of a game effect according to the multimedia material, the scoring rule, and the ending rule. The configuration file is used to indicate presentation of the game effect on a target video; and during the presentation of the game effect, the multimedia material is presented on the target video, scoring is performed and displayed according to the scoring rule, and a game is over in a case that the ending rule is satisfied. |
| US12023573B2 |
Presenting buttons for controlling an application
Content of an application is presented for display. A virtual controller module receives information relating to keyboard characters for controlling operation of the application. The virtual controller module presents, based on the received information, a first set of buttons for display, where the buttons are to control operation of the application, and where the buttons are mapped to corresponding ones of the keyboard characters. |
| US12023568B2 |
Weighted boxing and exercise glove with improved durability
A weighted boxing and exercise glove includes a pouch for insertion of a weighted block inside thereof, wherein the pouch is located within a padding layer of the glove and separated from both the external glove material and the internal glove material by a suitable thickness of the padding material so as to reduce the risk of cuts, cracks, or rupture during boxing exercises. |
| US12023567B2 |
User interfaces for physical activity information
The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces for managing, modifying, and/or outputting workout content. |
| US12023565B2 |
Projection system and projection calibration method using the same
A projection system includes a control module, a projection tube, an aiming driver, an observation device and an observation driver. The control module is configured to issue a first control command and a second control command. The aiming driver is electrically connected to the projection tube and configured to control, in response to the first control command, a projection viewing-line of the projection tube to be aligned with a calibration point. The observation driver is electrically connected to the observation device and configured to control, in response to the second control command, an observation viewing-line of the observation device to be aligned with the calibration point. The projection tube and the observation device are controlled asynchronously. |
| US12023559B2 |
Propellent-driven golf club to launch a ball without requiring a swinging action on the propellent-driven golf club
Disclosed herein is a propellent-driven golf club to launch a ball without requiring a swinging action on the propellent-driven golf club. Accordingly, the propellent-driven golf club may include a hollow shaft and a handle attached to the hollow shaft. Further, the propellent-driven golf club may include a golf club head assembly attached to the hollow shaft. Further, the golf club head assembly may include a rotary magazine configured to receive a reloadable wafer, the firing mechanism operationally coupled to the triggering device, a firing cylinder port configured to mate with at least a portion of the cartridge, a vortex generator, a range control mechanism comprising a range control valve fluidly coupled to an egress port of the chamber, a firing cylinder bore fluidly coupled to an outlet of the range control valve, and a piston movably disposed in the firing cylinder bore. |
| US12023557B2 |
Vertical jump measurement system
The invention comprises a plurality of indicator members rotatably coupled to an inner slide assembly, the inner slide assembly coupled to an inner channel member, the inner channel member further coupled to an outer channel member. In this configuration, system is mounted to a mounting surface through the outer channel member, the inner channel member is configured in a first state to freely traverse along a vertical axis of the outer channel member and in configured in a second state fixed at a single point on the vertical axis, and inner slide assembly is configured in a first state to freely traverse along a vertical axis of the inner channel member and in a second state fixed at a single point on the vertical axis. |
| US12023556B2 |
Tennis ball pickup assembly and related methods
A tennis ball pickup assembly having tube with a pickup gate device attached to a first end of the tube and a protective sleeve attached to a second end of the tube. The tube is sized and shaped to accept tennis balls. The body of the pickup gate device has a wall with a first end, a second end, and a hollow interior; and wherein a gate is located in a holding space of the hollow interior. The gate has a spring ring with a plurality of interconnected metallic coils, a metal wire, or a plurality of metallic leaf springs. |
| US12023551B1 |
Swimming assist garment capable of adjusting buoyancy positions
Embodiments provide a swimming assist garment capable of adjusting buoyancy positions. In the embodiments, the swimming assist garment includes a swimsuit, a buoyancy mechanism, and a gas regulating mechanism. The inflatable end of the gas regulating mechanism is connected to first airbags of a first buoyancy assembly and a second airbag of a second buoyancy assembly. The first bidirectional air pumps are connected to each first airbag and each third airbag of the first buoyancy assembly; and a second bidirectional air pump is connected to the second airbag and the fourth airbag of the second buoyancy assembly, to change the buoyancy positions of the swimsuit to adapt to swimming postures or to support the head on the water. |
| US12023550B2 |
Timeline and media controller for exercise machine
A program is presented to a user including a stream of content including a first auditory content and a first visual content related to the workout. A context state of the user participating in the workout is determined based on information from a sensor. A responsive content is selectively added based on the context state of the user to the stream of content in a manner that avoids conflict with the stream of content. |
| US12023549B2 |
Stationary exercise machine configured to execute a programmed workout with aerobic portions and lifting portions
A stationary bicycle includes pedals incorporated into the stationary bicycle and configured to be movable with respect to a frame of the stationary bicycle during execution of a programmed workout, wherein the programmed workout includes an exercise performed using one or more free weights. The stationary bicycle includes a display, one or more processors, and memory storing programmed instructions of the programmed workout that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to automatically alternate between biking portions of the programmed workout and lifting portions of the programed workout, automatically control a resistance level of the pedals during the biking portions of the programmed workout, and automatically present lifting instructions on the display, the lifting instructions configured to instruct a user on lifting the one or more free weights during the lifting portions of the programmed workout. |
| US12023548B2 |
Leaderboard systems and methods for exercise equipment
On-demand data is provided for real-time exercise experience including identifying available classes, receiving exercise class selection, retrieving associated leaderboard data, decompressing leaderboard data, and delivering exercise class content including leaderboard data to an exercise apparatus. Systems and methods further include receiving a class end condition, gathering data from the selected exercise class, compressing the gathered data, and appending the compressed data to stored leaderboard data. Compressing includes sampling a points from each user's workout through a recursive process including identifying a first point, last point and at least one mid-point of the workout, and for each successive pair of sampled points, identifying a mid-point that is furthest away from a line segment between the pair of sampled points, and adding the mid-point to the plurality of points if a distance between the mid-point and the line segment is greater than a predetermined threshold. |
| US12023547B2 |
Monitoring and tracking athletic activity
Tracking and monitoring athletic activity offers individuals with additional motivation to continue such behavior. An individual may track his or her athletic activity by completing goals. These goals may be represented by real-world objects such as food items, landmarks, buildings, statues, other physical structures, toys and the like. Each object may correspond to an athletic activity goal and require an amount of athletic activity to complete the goal. For example, a donut goal object may correspond to an athletic activity goal of burning 350 calories. The user may progress from goal object to goal object. Goal objects may increase in difficulty (e.g., amount of athletic activity required) and might only be available for selection upon completing an immediately previous goal object, a number of goal objects, an amount of athletic activity and the like. |
| US12023544B2 |
Vertical-column folding mechanism for treadmill
A vertical-column folding mechanism for a treadmill is provided, including a treadmill frame body and a vertical column; where a first connector is arranged on the treadmill frame body; the first connector includes a first through hole; a connecting rod is arranged at the first through hole; one end of the connecting rod is provided with a handle in an eccentrically rotatable manner; a second connector is sleeved on the connecting rod; the vertical column is arranged on the second connector, and the vertical column and the second connector can synchronously rotate; a first locating piece is arranged on the second connector or the vertical column; a second locating piece cooperating with the first locating piece is arranged on the first connector or the treadmill frame body. |
| US12023543B2 |
Reformer exercise apparatus foot bar
A reformer exercise apparatus has a generally rectangular frame, a carriage movably supported on the frame, and a foot support member supported by the side rail portions of the frame. The foot support member has an inverted U shape carbon fiber tube having ends each fixed to a foot bar support member having a cylindrical base, a cylindrical post welded to the base, and a foot bar support arm welded to one end of the cylindrical base, for connection to a foot support assembly operable to selectively position the foot support member at various positions along the side rail portions of the frame. |
| US12023542B2 |
Training apparatus
A training apparatus has exercise equipment mounted to a side surface or a roof of a land vehicle or for mounting to a surface such as a wall of a building or ship. The exercise equipment includes a support structure which is attached to the surface or roof. In some embodiments the support structure is maneuverable by pivoting with respect to the surface or roof, whilst remaining attached thereto, between a stowed condition and an exercising condition. |
| US12023541B2 |
Full body fitness equipment
A fitness device includes a main body, a left wing extending outwardly from the main body in a first direction, and a right wing extending outwardly from the main body in a second direction opposite the first direction. A cable extends from the main body to each of the left wing and the right wing. The fitness device further includes a gearbox, a spool assembly connected to an input end of the gearbox, a brake assembly connected to an output end of the gearbox, and a pulley assembly. |
| US12023537B2 |
Force assistance system for an exercise machine
A force assistance system for an exercise machine assists a user during a first portion of a lift. The force assistance system provides an assistance force at the beginning of a lift to help the user perform the lift. The assistance force reduces the amount of force the user must provide to start the lift. The assistance force helps the user exercise using higher weights for better muscle development. The force assistance system for the exercise machine generally includes an upper member, a lower member and at least one resilient member positioned between the upper member and the lower member. The upper member, the lower member and the at least one resilient member are adapted to be positioned between a frame and a movable arm of the exercise machine. The at least one resilient member applies the assistance force in an upward direction to the movable arm to help the user move the movable arm during a first portion of a lift. |
| US12023536B2 |
Compositions comprising 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, 1,1,2,3 tetrachloropropene, 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, or 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane
The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene that may be useful as heat transfer compositions, aerosol propellants, foaming agents, blowing agents, solvents, cleaning agents, carrier fluids, displacement drying agents, buffing abrasion agents, polymerization media, expansion agents for polyolefins and polyurethane, gaseous dielectrics, extinguishing agents, and fire suppression agents in liquid or gaseous form. Additionally, the present disclosure relates to compositions comprising 1,1,2,3-tetrachloropropene, 2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene, or 2-chloro-1,1,1,2-tetrafluoropropane, which may be useful in processes to produce 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene. |
| US12023535B2 |
Aqueous fire extinguishing agent and preparation method thereof
An aqueous fire extinguishing agent and a preparation method thereof are provided, which are used for making a throw-type fire extinguisher. The aqueous fire extinguishing agent is composed of two compositions of A and B. The composition A is a fortified water added with a flame retardant (e.g., one or more of ammonium chloride, diammonium hydrogen phosphate and ammonium polyphosphate), a wetting agent (e.g., alkyl polyglycoside) and a colloid (e.g., polyacrylamide solution). The composition B is a regulator. After the composition A and the composition B are mixed, a discharge rate/speed of fire extinguishing substances is increased, so that an escape passage/route can be opened up quickly. |
| US12023533B2 |
Fire suppression apparatus valve assembly
A fire suppression apparatus includes a valve assembly connected to a container holding a fire suppressant. The valve assembly includes a valve body and a first disc. The valve body defines a passageway that extends between a first valve body end and a second valve body end. The first disc is disposed within the passageway. The first disc has a first disc body defining a perforation that extends completely through the first disc body. |
| US12023532B2 |
Back plate for a breathing apparatus
A back plate for a breathing apparatus comprises a back plate frame for supporting a cylinder of breathable gas; and a pressure reduction valve configured to receive breathing gas from a cylinder of breathable gas; and a resiliently deformable element configured to support the pressure reduction valve on the back plate frame so as to permit relative movement between the pressure reduction valve and the back plate frame. |
| US12023529B1 |
Virtual operator for respirator fit testing
A system, method, and computer program product for performing a respirator fit test. An example aspect is configured to: instruct a user to select a respirator; instruct the user to connect at least one set of tubing to the respirator and a fit testing device; instruct the user to don the respirator; prompt the user to begin the respirator fit test; perform the respirator fit test upon receiving a positive response from the user; detect at a processor, a signal from the respirator fit testing device; analyze data of the respirator fit test on the processor; troubleshoot at least one failure of the respirator fit test when a failing fit factor is detected; display to the user a subset of videos on a graphical user interface to correct the failure; and, perform the respirator fit test at least a second time. |
| US12023528B2 |
Hand held facemask assembly
A hand held facemask assembly includes a handle that can be gripped by a user. A panel is coupled to the handle such that the panel can be positioned in front of the user's face. The panel has a pair of air holes each extending therethrough to pass air therethrough thereby facilitating the user to breathe through the air holes. A filter is coupled to the panel and the filter is comprised of an air permeable material to facilitate the user to breathe through the filter. Moreover, the filter is comprised of a bacterial blocking material to inhibit bacteria from passing therethrough. In this way the filter inhibits airborne transmission of infectious diseases between the user and an individual that is positioned proximate the user. |
| US12023523B2 |
Systems and methods for fault detection in emission-guided radiotherapy
Disclosed herein are systems and methods for monitoring calibration of positron emission tomography (PET) systems. In some variations, the systems include an imaging assembly having a gantry comprising a plurality of positron emission detectors. A housing may be coupled to the gantry, and the housing may include a bore and a radiation source holder spaced away from a patient scan region within the bore. A processor may be configured to receive positron emission data from the positron emission detectors and to distinguish the positron emission data from the radiation source holder and from the patient scan region. A fault signal may be generated when the positron emission data from the radiation source holder exceeds one or more threshold parameters or criteria. |
| US12023522B2 |
Phantom holder for radiation therapy system
An apparatus in a radiation therapy system includes: a base configured to support a first quality assurance phantom at a first position and a second quality assurance phantom at a second position; and at least one coupling element. The at least one coupling element is configured to: mate with at least one indexing feature of a first patient treatment couch of the radiation therapy system; and fix a position of the base relative to the first patient treatment couch. |
| US12023521B2 |
Verification phantom
Provided is a verification phantom. The verification phantom is provided with a slot for holding a film, wherein the slot includes a first slot and a second slot; an opening of the first slot and an opening of the second slot are both disposed on a first outer surface of the verification phantom; and an extraction groove is disposed at a junction, on the first outer surface, of the opening of the first slot and the opening of the second slot. |
| US12023519B2 |
Radiation treatment planning for delivering high dose rates to spots in a target
Information that describes a target inside a patient to be treated with radiation is accessed from computer system memory. An arrangement of spots inside the target is determined. Each the spots corresponds to a location inside the target where a respective beam of radiation is to be directed during radiation treatment of the patient. A dose rate for each of the beams is determined. The dose rate for each beam is a dose delivered in less than one second to a spot corresponding to that beam. For example, each beam can deliver at least four grays (GY) in less than one second, and may deliver as much as 20 Gy to 50 Gy or 100 Gy or more in less than one second. A radiation treatment plan, that includes the arrangement of the spots and the dose rate for each of the beams, is stored in computer system memory. |
| US12023512B2 |
Method and apparatus for measuring brain synchronization
A system for in vivo and transcranial stimulation of brain tissue of a subject may include at least one light source; a controller to control operation of the light source; a signal detecting unit and a processor configured to receive a signal from the signal detecting unit; analyze the signal and generate a feedback signal to the controller to control the light source until optimal results are obtained, wherein the detected signal is an electroencephalogram (EEG) signal, on which local peak frequencies are extracted and recorded periodically and repeatedly within a predetermined time frame before, during and after light stimulation, and the feedback signal is generated by comparing the local peak frequencies of before, during and after the brain stimulation to determine if brain synchronization occurs and sustains, and the feedback signal is generated. |
| US12023507B2 |
Systems and methods for flexible, high-density opto-electronic arrays
An opto-electronic probe system is disclosed. The probe system has a probe element including at least one microelectrode, with the probe element being implantable in tissue of an anatomy to receive electrical signals generated within the anatomy. A subsystem is included for at least one of generating excitation signals to be used in stimulating the anatomy, or for receiving electrical signals received from the anatomy. An interface portion is included which is in communication with the subsystem for communicating at least one of electrical signals or optical signals indicative of the electrical signals received by the microelectrode. |
| US12023504B2 |
Method and device for managing pacing therapy based on inter ventricular septal activity
Methods, devices and program products are provided for managing a pacing therapy using an implantable medical device (IMD). The methods, devices and program products sense cardiac activity (CA) signals at electrodes located proximate to multiple left ventricular (LV) sites and a right ventricular (RV) site of the heart and utilizing one or more processors to measure activation times between the multiple LV sites and the RV site based on the CA signals. The processors program an order of activation for the multiple LV sites based on the activation times and identify an RV activation time and a septum activation time based on the CA signals. The processors calculate a septum to RV activation time (SRAT) based on the RV and septum activation times and program an AVSRAT delay based on the SRAT. |
| US12023503B2 |
ECG belt systems to interoperate with IMDs
An electrode apparatus includes a portable amplifier and a plurality of external electrodes to be disposed proximate a patient's skin. A portable computing apparatus is operably coupled to the electrode apparatus. The portable computing apparatus is configured to monitor electrical activity from tissue of a patient using the plurality of external electrodes to generate a plurality of electrical signals over time. The portable computing apparatus is configured to perform at least one of optimizing at least one parameter of the of the implantable pacing device based on the plurality of electrical signals and determining cardiac synchrony based on the plurality of electrical signals. |
| US12023502B2 |
External electromedical pulse generator
The invention relates to improvements in the technical field of external electromedical pulse generators. For this purpose, it is proposed in the case of an electromedical pulse generator that it has an electronics module and a control module separate therefrom, which can be used spatially separated from one another when the electromedical pulse generator is used. |
| US12023499B2 |
Methods and systems for measuring tissue impedance and monitoring PVD treatment using neuro-implants with improved ultrasound powering
Methods and systems for measuring tissue impedance and monitoring PVD treatment using neuro-implants with improved wireless powering are disclosed. In some embodiments, an implanted device including a wireless energy receiver, a demodulation circuit, and electrodes may be configured to received modulated energy from an energy transmitter. The implanted device may convert the energy to an electrical voltage to be applied to tissue to adjust the tissue's impedance. The tissue impedance may be measured with a computing system by receiving and processing an energy signal emitted/produced in response to the electrical voltage applied by the implanted device. In some embodiments, improved microwave powering schemes may be utilized to power the implanted device. In some embodiments, improved ultrasound powering schemes may be utilized to power the implanted device. For example, energy transfer efficiency from different transmitters may be evaluated to select for energy transmission the transmitter that yields optimal energy transfer efficiency. |
| US12023498B2 |
Ocular therapy modes and systems
Methods, systems and apparatuses for delivering electrical or other therapy in the vicinity of the eye. One or more electrodes are positioned on or near the eye, such as contacting the superior or inferior eyelids, on the conjunctiva or medial or lateral canthus, on or inside the nose, or on the forehead. A remote or return electrode is optionally positioned elsewhere on the patient on the torso, neck, back, a limb, an extremity, on the back or side of the head, or near the ear, mandible or temple. A variety of pulse generator positions and support apparatuses are disclosed as well. The pulse generator is used to deliver one or more of therapy or diagnostic electrical pulses to the patient to address a condition of the eye. |
| US12023497B2 |
Stimulus coil and pulse generator for wireless glaucoma therapy
An improved stimulus coil for use in wireless stimulation of biological tissue (e.g., nerves, muscle tissue, etc.) and, in one exemplary implementation, to glaucoma therapy based on the wireless administration of energy to the eye of a mammalian subject (e.g., human, rodent, etc.) to reduce an elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) involving the use of an improved stimulus coil. The improved stimulus coil may be implanted in the eye of a mammalian subject or positioned on the exterior of the eye, such as (by way of example) by being disposed within a contact lens worn by a mammalian subject. |
| US12023495B2 |
Method and apparatus for controlling pain
A method and apparatus using high voltage and low amperage to control and reduce pain by applying an electrical stimulus to a patient. A generator module selectively generates a desired electrical stimulus to the patient via leads in electrical connection with the outputs of the generator module and connected to respective electrodes for attaching to at least one anatomical feature of a body of the patient, to administer the electrical stimulus. Duration, voltage and current circuits are included in the generator module for selectively establishing duration, voltage and current of the electrical stimulus. Respective duration, voltage and current slide switches manually adjust the respective duration, voltage and current circuits between a low level and a high level. A scale indicates the levels of duration, voltage and current such that low levels are indicated at a bottom of the scale and high levels are indicated at a top of the scale. |
| US12023475B2 |
System and method for syringe fluid fill verification and image recognition of power injector system features
A fluid injection system and a fluid verification system for determining the operating status of the fluid injection system, for example by confirming that a fluid reservoir, containing a fluid for injection, is fully filled with fluid and has free space (i.e., air) near the distal end thereof when the syringe is provided in an upright position nor contains air bubbles. Imaging processing techniques, methods, and systems are also provided to determine various injection parameters and to verify the type and certain properties of fluid that is present within the fluid reservoir. |
| US12023472B2 |
Dose setting device for an injection device
A dosing device for an injection device, the dosing device including an actuating element for adjusting and/or dispensing a dose from the injection device, a thrust element for generating a forward movement for discharging a dose and a coupling to which the actuating element and the thrust element are coupled such that a rotational movement of the actuating element is transmitted directly to the thrust element and an axial movement of the actuating element is different than an axial movement of the thrust element. |
| US12023471B1 |
Plungerless aspiration and/or injection device and method using the same
A plungerless aspiration and/or injection device and a method of using the same are disclosed herein. The plungerless aspiration and/or injection device includes a housing with an end portion extending outwardly from the housing, the end portion having an outer edge; a needle portion disposed in the housing, the needle portion including a needle tip, and the needle tip configured to be extended beyond the outer edge of the end portion of the housing; and a bulb portion disposed in the housing, the bulb portion defining a fluid containing cavity that is fluidly coupled to the needle portion, and the bulb portion being elastically deformable to perform aspiration, injection, and/or implantation on a patient. The outer edge of the end portion of the housing is configured to be pressed against a body portion of the patient prior to insertion of the needle tip so as to reduce a pain sensation. |
| US12023465B2 |
Self-contained spring inserter for drug delivery infusion device
An infusion set includes a base (221) and a flexible catheter (242) movable from a first catheter position disposed substantially entirely within the base (221) to a second catheter position in which a free end of the catheter (242) is disposed externally of the base (221). An introducer needle (234) is located within the catheter (242) and is movable between a first introducer needle position disposed substantially entirely within the base (221) and a second introducer needle position in which a free end of the introducer needle (234) is disposed externally of the base (221). A spring (281) is activated to move the catheter (242) from the first to the second catheter position and the introducer needle (234) from the first to the second introducer needle position to facilitate insertion of the catheter (242). The introducer needle (234) is thereafter moved by the spring (281) back to the first introducer needle position to store the introducer needle (234) within the base (221) with the free end of the catheter (242) remaining disposed externally of the base (221). |
| US12023464B2 |
Cassette for retention of fluid path components for fluid injector system
A cassette for holding fluid path components for a fluid injector may include a body defining at least one feature for holding at least one fluid path component for the fluid injector; and a connecting member for removably connecting the body of the cassette to the fluid injector, the connecting member operatively connected to the body, wherein the connecting member comprises at least one pivotable connecting feature protruding from the body, and wherein each of the at least one pivotable connecting feature is configured for removably connecting to a corresponding connecting feature receiver on the fluid injector such that the body is pivotally movable relative to the fluid injector between a first, unlatched position and a second, latched position in which the at least one fluid path component on the body of the cassette is positioned for operative connection to a corresponding feature of the fluid injector. |
| US12023457B2 |
Support structures for drainage tubes
Embodiments are directed to support structures for drainage tubes to relax dependent loops and mitigate fluid pooling. Embodiments include support structures configured to receive an elastic tube and impart rigid or malleable properties thereon. These properties allow a clinician to position the tube to provide a consistent negative incline. Embodiments of support structures include an interlocking segmented tube, a bi-stable or mono-stable support structure, a jacket support structure, or a magnet support structure. Embodiments further include a malleable wire disposed within a wall of an elastic tube, or portions of a tube displaying differing elastic, malleable, or rigid properties. Embodiments also include magnetic peristalsis devices configured to urge fluid through a tube lumen. |
| US12023453B2 |
Assistive jet aspiration thrombectomy catheter and method of using same
Embodiments disclosed herein relate to an aspiration catheter comprising a catheter body that can have a first end and a second end and an aspiration lumen extending through the catheter body. The aspiration lumen can have an aspiration opening located in a distal portion of the aspiration catheter. The catheter can have an assistive jet element extending through a wall of the aspiration lumen. The assistive jet element can have an assistive jet channel. The assistive jet element can be adaptable to draw blood through the assistive jet element from a location outside of the catheter body adjacent to the assistive jet element and into the aspiration lumen when suction is applied to the aspiration lumen and can be configured to break apart a thrombus or obstruction in the aspiration lumen. |
| US12023450B2 |
Stimulation device and method of use
The disclosure provides for a device and method for vibrational, electrical, and magnetic therapy. The device may include a main controller board, a power source, a power switch harness connected to the power source, a vibration module comprising two to more motors capable of generating a multidirectional mechanical vibration, and an input controller. The device may further produce a micro-electrical current and a micro-magnetic field. |
| US12023445B2 |
Standalone patient heat and moisture exchanger
A heat and moisture exchanger (HME) for engaging a patient's nose while retrofit into a plenum chamber of a patient interface. The HME includes a frame configured to couple to a ridge of the patient's nose, and a cradle coupled to the frame. The cradle is configured to be positioned proximate to the patient's nares. The HME also includes an HME material coupled to the cradle. The HME material is configured to retain moisture exhaled by the patient. Air is configured to pass through the HME material when entering and exiting the patient's nares. The HME engages and is secured to the patient's nose independently of any other structure. |
| US12023444B2 |
Connecting socket and rotary sleeve for respiration
Disclosed is a respiratory device comprising a connecting socket which is inserted at least partially into a rotary sleeve and is latched thereto. The connecting socket and the rotary sleeve are disposed between a respiration hose and a patient interface, the connecting socket having an external diameter which is smaller than the internal diameter of the rotary sleeve. The rotary sleeve comprises on its inner side latching elements which engage in latching elements on the external diameter of the socket. |
| US12023440B2 |
Ventilator apparatus and method for operating a ventilator in said ventilator apparatus
The invention is related to ventilation apparatuses and methods for operating a ventilator of a ventilator apparatus. In the method at least one duration ratio factor is set in a computing system of the ventilator apparatus; at least one minute volume, at least one functional dead space volume and at least one time constant are determined; a respiration frequency is computed, based on a previously defined lung model, depending on the determined parameters. The computed respiration frequency is optimized on at least one minimum of a delivered parameter, which is induced to a patient using the ventilator; an inspiratory time and an expiratory time are determined based on the computed respiration frequency and the duration ratio factor; at least one tidal volume based on the previously computed respiration frequency and the determined minute volume is computed; and a delivered respiratory parameter of the ventilator is closed loop controlled. |
| US12023437B2 |
Insufflation system and insufflation control method
An insufflation system having a processor configured to calculate a first target gas feeding flow rate based on a difference between a body cavity internal pressure and an insufflation target pressure of a body cavity, determine whether the first target gas feeding flow rate is lower than a threshold gas feeding flow rate, and in response to determining that the first target gas feeding flow rate is lower than the threshold gas feeding flow rate, feed gas at a second target gas feeding flow rate by controlling a first valve provided at a gas feeding conduit and a second valve provided at a suction conduit, wherein the processor is configured to cause the suction conduit to suction at a first suction flow rate, and wherein the second target gas feeding flow rate is obtained by adding the first suction flow rate to the first target gas feeding flow rate. |
| US12023433B2 |
Wound dressing apparatus
The wound dressing apparatus facilitates administration of combined negative pressure and positive pressure treatment at a wound site. The wound dressing apparatus includes a wound dome having a substantially hollow dome interior, a manifold that is in fluid communication with the dome interior, a first passage adapted to connect to a negative pressure source to the dome interior, and a second passage adapted to connect to a positive pressure source to the manifold. |
| US12023432B2 |
Arthroscopic devices and methods
A fluid management system includes a pump connectable to a fluid source. An inflow line removably connects to a cannula for delivering a fluid flow from the pump into a surgical site, such as a joint cavity. A flow pressure sensor is coupled to measure flow pressure in the inflow line and produce a measured pressure value, A controller is connected to the pump and the flow pressure sensor, and the controller maintains a pressure set point by controlling a pump speed based on a backpressure-adjusted pressure value calculated by subtracting a backpressure value selected from a backpressure table from the measured pressure value. The BAPV is monitored to determine whether the BAPV deviates outside an initial BAPV range, and corrective measure are taken should such deviations occur. |
| US12023427B2 |
System and method to efficiently clean a blood filter
A peritoneal dialysis apparatus includes a filter and a dialysis fluid circuit in fluid communication with the filter. The peritoneal dialysis apparatus also includes a pump for pumping fresh dialysis fluid to a peritoneum of a patient via the dialysis fluid circuit and pumping used dialysis fluid from the peritoneum of the patient through the dialysis fluid circuit and the filter. The peritoneal dialysis apparatus further includes a selective air access in fluid communication with the dialysis fluid circuit and a control unit configured to control the pump during a peritoneal dialysis treatment and a filter cleaning sequence. The control unit forms a fluid mixture during a filter cleaning sequence by opening the selective air access to mix air with a physiologically safe fluid. The fluid mixture is transferred across insides and/or outsides of the filter at least one time. |
| US12023425B2 |
Connector for creating platelet rich plasma
Method for transferring one or more portions of fluid from a specimen tube, comprising: providing an elongate connector comprising an elongated tube having a lumen or through-hole extending between proximal and distal ends thereof, a Luer-compatible female taper provided on the proximal end of the connector, a flange provided proximate the distal end of the connector; providing a tube seal mounted on the distal end of the connector, the tube seal comprising an elastomeric member having a longitudinal axis, a proximal end, a distal end, and a through-hole extending therebetween, the distal end having a frustoconical or chamfered face forming a funnel, the elastomeric member having an outer diameter sized to sealingly engage with an inner surface of the specimen tube; advancing the distal end of the connector and the tube seal into the specimen tube, the funnel directing the first layer into the through-hole of the connector. |
| US12023424B1 |
Continuous disinfection of human occupied space
Ultraviolet light is outputted in a space by one or more ultraviolet light sources. The presence of one or more people in the space is detected by one or more sensors. An ultraviolet light level delivered in the space while the space is occupied with one or more people is calculated based on a first output of the one or more ultraviolet light sources and a second output of the one or more sensors. |
| US12023417B2 |
Method for pre-stretching implantable biocompatible materials, and materials, and devices produced thereby
A method is provided for pre-stretching implantable biocompatible materials, such as material to be incorporated into an implantable device. A sheet of implantable biocompatible material is attached to one or more tensioning members, where tension is applied along one or more axes. Tension is applied for a period of time, and at an appropriate force, to produce a desired degree of thinning or pre-stretching of the implantable biocompatible material. During the tensioning, the implantable biocompatible material is maintained at an elevated temperature, such as a temperature that is at least substantially a temperature of an environment into which the material will be implanted. |
| US12023405B2 |
Antimicrobial polymer for use in ophthalmic implants
An antimicrobial polymer for use in an ophthalmic implant, includes at least one antimicrobial monomer; and at least one other monomer selected from an acrylic, silicone, vinyl and collagen monomer. |
| US12023397B2 |
Scalp protection composition
Disclosed herein is a scalp protection composition that includes a carboxylate compound, an emulsifier, and water. The carboxylate compound is represented by formula (I): In formula (I), R1 represents a C4-C8 alkyl group, and R2 represents a C10-C26 alkyl group. |
| US12023395B2 |
Xanthan structured high polyol liquid cleansers
The invention relates to high polyol compositions comprising foaming, preferably mild surfactants. While xanthan gum is normally incompatible with such composition, applicants have surprisingly found compositions (having specified particles size) and process for making such compositions such that xanthan gum can now be used as structurant. |
| US12023394B2 |
Vesicle-coated fibers made from crosslinked lipids
Methods and compositions for rapid and efficient assembly of substrates (e.g., fibers) coated with lamellar vesicles are provided, wherein the vesicles are more strongly attached to the substrate than those made using other methods. |
| US12023393B2 |
Polymerizable 4,4′-spirobi[chromane]-2,2′-diones and curable compositions including the same
A polymerizable compound is represented by the formula (I). Each R1 independently represents a monovalent group having from 3 to 12 carbon atoms that comprises at least one of an epoxy group, an acryl group, or a methacryl group. Each R2 independently represents H, F, Cl, Br, C1-C12 alkyl, C2-C3 carbonylalkyl, or C2-C5 carboalkoxy. Each R3 independently represents H, F, Cl, Br, C1-C12 alkyl, C2-C3 carbonylalkyl, or C2-C5 carboalkoxy. Each n is independently 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. Curable compositions including the polymerizable compound are also disclosed. |
| US12023388B2 |
Detection and treatment of caries and microcavities with nanoparticles
Components, for example, nanoparticles for detecting and/or treating one or more active carious lesions or microcavities in teeth of a subject are provided. The component or nanoparticle may comprise a biocompatible and biodegradable polymer (e.g., a starch) bearing at least one cationic region and/or having a net positive charge and thereby capable of associating with one or more active and/or early carious lesions on a tooth in an oral cavity of a subject. The components or nanoparticles are optionally water soluble or dispersible. The components or nanoparticle also comprises an imaging agent (e.g., a fluorophore or dye) bonded to the biocompatible and biodegradable polymer. The component or nanoparticle is thus capable of indicating the presence of one or more active carious lesions when the component or nanoparticle is associated therewith. Oral care compositions comprising such compounds/nanoparticles and methods of making and using the same are also provided. |
| US12023381B2 |
Antibody compositions
This invention relates to stable formulations that can be prepared to high concentration of active agent using low amounts of detergents and to methods for producing such formulations. In particular, this invention relates to formulations containing the L19-TNFα immunocytokine. |
| US12023378B2 |
Covalently linked antigen-antibody conjugates
Herein is reported a conjugate comprising an antigen and an antibody that specifically binds to the antigen wherein a covalent bond is formed between the antigen and an amino acid residue in the CDR2 of the antibody, an antibody comprising a cysteine residue at amino acid position 53 (according to Kabat) in the heavy chain CDR2 and uses thereof. |
| US12023374B2 |
Vaccine for protection against Streptococcus suis
The present invention pertains to a vaccine comprising an IgM protease antigen of Streptococcus suis, for use in a method for protecting a pig against Streptococcus suis, characterised in that the IgM protease antigen is a protein according to SEQ ID NO:1. |
| US12023368B2 |
Immunoconjugates
The present invention generally relates to immunoconjugates, particularly immunoconjugates comprising a mutant interleukin-2 polypeptide and an antibody that binds to PD-1. In addition, the invention relates to polynucleotide molecules encoding the immunoconjugates, and vectors and host cells comprising such polynucleotide molecules. The invention further relates to methods for producing the mutant immunoconjugates, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, and uses thereof. |
| US12023362B2 |
Therapeutic compositions and methods of use for treating cancer
The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treating cancer. More specifically, the present invention relates to compositions of engineered oncolytic viruses for administration to a subject with cancer that specifically lyse tumor cells and actively target tumor cells and cell debris to antigen presenting cells, in order to generate anti-tumor immunity. |
| US12023361B2 |
Method for promoting hair growth
A method for promoting hair growth is disclosed. The method comprises a step of administering Lactobacillus paracasei GMNL-653 to a subject who needs to increase hair volume at a dose of 1.25×108 to 5×108 cells/ml/day, and the Lactobacillus paracasei GMNL-653 was deposited at the China Center for Type Culture Collection located at Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072 P.R. China on Apr. 25, 2016 under an accession number CCTCC NO. M 2016226. |
| US12023360B2 |
Composition and methods of screening
The present invention relates to a symbiotic composition comprising a probiotic bacterial strain and a prebiotic growth medium which is specific to the growth of the probiotic bacterial strain, wherein the bacterial strain is capable of producing the same growth medium by reverse enzyme reaction. The present invention also relates to methods of producing and screening for such compositions. |
| US12023357B2 |
Rejuvenated aged hematopoietic stem cells and methods of use
The invention relates to rejuvenated hematopoietic stem cells and methods of use. |
| US12023354B2 |
Targeting B cell activating factor receptor (BAFF-R) using ligand-based chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cells
The disclosure relates generally to ligand-based chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) cells. More specifically, the CAR cells express B-cell activating factor (BAFF) protein for recognition by a receptor of BAFF on the surface of a cell. CAR cells can include cytotoxic T lymphocytes, natural killer (NK) cells or natural killer T (NKT) cells that express a chimeric receptor that recognizes a receptor of BAFF. The disclosure further relates to methods of treating a variety of conditions, such as cancers and autoimmune diseases, using the disclosed CAR cells. |
| US12023351B2 |
Modified nano-silica gel for improving symptoms caused by bacteria and viruses and preparation method and application thereof
A modified nano-silica gel for improving symptoms caused by bacteria and viruses and a preparation method and an application thereof. The patented nano-silica gel is modified by a modified compound to obtain a modified nano-silica gel to effectively reduce an amount of toxins excreted by sows, thereby providing piglets with a safe environment that is more suitable for survival. The modified nano-silica gel of the invention comprises: a nano-silica gel with a content of 13.0-92.3 wt %; a modified compound with a content of 0.15-3.50 wt %, the modified compound is an organic compound, a weight ratio of the nano-silica gel to the modified compound is 620:1 to 3.5:1; and water with a formula of H2O and a content of 7.5-86.8 wt %; the nano-silica gel, the modified compound and the water are stirred and mixed at a temperature of 40-80° C. to prepare the modified nano-silica gel. |
| US12023349B2 |
Method for extracting Lactarius Hatsudake Tanaka polysaccharide compound
The present disclosure provides a method for extracting a Lactarius hatsudake Tanaka polysaccharide compound, and relates to the field of active substance extraction. This method includes: carrying out freeze-drying, pulverization, degreasing, water extraction, deproteinization, alcohol precipitation, and resin adsorption in sequence on Lactarius hatsudake Tanaka fruiting bodies to obtain a Lactarius hatsudake Tanaka refined polysaccharide mixture; to the Lactarius hatsudake Tanaka refined polysaccharide mixture, adding anhydrous ethanol dropwise to perform alcohol precipitation purification, and gradually collecting precipitates, to obtain Lactarius hatsudake Tanaka polysaccharide-10/40/60/80 active ingredients; and performing preparation via liquid chromatography on the Lactarius hatsudake Tanaka polysaccharide-10/40/60/80 active ingredients respectively, followed by dialysis and post-treatment to obtain Lactarius hatsudake Tanaka polysaccharide LHP-1, Lactarius hatsudake Tanaka polysaccharide LHP-2, Lactarius hatsudake Tanaka polysaccharide LHP-3, Lactarius hatsudake Tanaka polysaccharide LHP-4, and Lactarius hatsudake Tanaka polysaccharide LHP-5. |
| US12023348B2 |
EGR1 targeting molecules for the treatment of inflammatory and hyperproliferative conditions
A method of treating an inflammation or a hyperproliferative disease in a subject in need thereof is disclosed. The method comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound selected from the group consisting of: a compound represented by Formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a compound represented by Formula II: and a compound represented by Formula III: wherein the variables in Formulae I, II and III are as defined in the specification. |
| US12023347B2 |
Composition with non-digestible oligosaccharides for attenuating nasal epithelial inflammation
The present invention relates to the use of non-digestible oligosaccharides for the direct attenuation of nasal epithelial inflammation, in particular for non-allergic rhinitis, in particular for use in infants. |
| US12023343B2 |
Thermo-kinetic mixing for pharmaceutical applications
Compositions and methods for making a pharmaceutical dosage form include making a pharmaceutical composition that includes one or more active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) with one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients by thermokinetic compounding into a composite. Compositions and methods of preprocessing a composite comprising one or more APIs with one or more excipients include thermokinetic compounding, comprising thermokinetic processing the APIs with the excipients into a composite, wherein the composite can be further processed by conventional methods known in the art, such as hot melt extrusion, melt granulation, compression molding, tablet compression, capsule filling, film-coating, or injection molding. |
| US12023341B2 |
Platinum-acridine compounds and methods of treating cancers
Platinum-acridines and analogs thereof as cytotoxic agents for cancer treatment. Also provided methods of using hMATE1 (SLC47A1) as a biomarker to identify tumors that are likely to respond to the agents, and epigenetically sensitizing tumor tissue to anticancer drugs targeting this membrane transporter. |
| US12023337B2 |
Methods of treating cancer
Provided herein are, inter alia, methods of treating cancer by administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of an adenosine-A2A (A2A) receptor antagonist or a combination of an adenosine-A2A (A2A) receptor antagonist and a programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) signaling pathway inhibitor. Further provided are pharmaceutical compositions including an A2A receptor antagonist, a PD-1 signaling pathway inhibitor and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. Further provided are methods of detecting cellular effects, for example expression of pCREB, before, after or during adenosine receptor antagonist treatment. |
| US12023336B2 |
Antiviral drug compounds and composition thereof
The present invention relates to compounds and pharmaceutical composition having antiviral effects. Over 1200 molecules were screened and 55 molecules having statistically significant anti-HIV activity were identified and selected. The compound Methotrexate (MTX-HYD) and its analogues, the combinations thereof and their combination with other anti-retrovirals were selected for repurposing the compounds as anti-HIV drugs. The present invention may further relate to pharmaceutical composition comprising compounds in combination with active drugs having anti-HIV activity. |
| US12023324B2 |
Controlled release formulations of riluzole and their uses
Disclosed herein are controlled release compositions comprising riluzole and the uses thereof. |
| US12023322B2 |
Rufinamide for use in the treatment of myotonia
The present invention relates to Rufinamide (or active derivatives thereof) for use in the treatment of myotonia, such as myotonia congenita, paramyotonia congenita and myotonic dystrophy. The present invention also relates to a combinatorial composition comprising Rufmamide (or active derivatives thereof) and Lamotrigine (or active derivatives thereof) for use as a medicament. |
| US12023320B2 |
Therapeutic agent for fatty liver disease
An object of the present invention is to provide a therapeutic agent for fatty liver diseases. The above object can be achieved by a therapeutic agent for a fatty liver disease, comprising a compound represented by the following formula (1): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. |
| US12023319B2 |
Carboxylic acid aromatic amides
The present invention relates to carboxylic acid aromatic amides compounds of general formula (I) as described and defined herein, to pharmaceutical compositions and combinations comprising said compounds and to the use of said compounds for manufacturing a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment or prophylaxis of a disease as a sole agent or in combination with other active ingredients. |
| US12023316B2 |
FAP-activated therapeutic agents, and uses related thereto
Disclosed are prodrugs of cytotoxic anthracyclines (such as doxorubicin) and other therapeutic agents that are selectively cleaved and activated by fibroblast activating protein (FAP). The prodrugs are useful for targeted delivery of cytotoxic and other agents to FAP-expressing tissues, including cancer (e.g., solid tumors). Also provided are pharmaceutical compounds comprising the prodrugs, as well as methods of using the prodrugs to treat a disorder characterized by FAP upregulation, e.g., cancer, fibrosis, and inflammation. |
| US12023314B2 |
Oral composition with immunomodulating effect on natural killer cells
A method of treating recurrent spontaneous abortions or repeated implantation failures in a human female subject, comprising providing a composition including a combination of fatty acids or esters thereof as the active ingredients, wherein the human female subject has at least 12% of peripheral blood NK cells in total peripheral blood cells, and/or the cytotoxicity of the peripheral blood NK cells is at least 10% higher than a mean cytotoxicity of a control population of healthy human females of reproductive age without a reproductive failure and who have given birth to at least one child; orally administering the composition for 15 to 70 days, wherein the total amount of fatty acids or esters, administered per day, is from 0.03 g/kg 1 g/kg of body weight, calculated as fatty acids so as to reduce an immune-mediated sub-fertility for the human female subject. |
| US12023310B2 |
Method for treating peripheral nerve sheath tumor
Provided is a pharmaceutical composition for treating malignant peripheral nerve sheath (MPNST), including a benzenesulfonamide derivative and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Also provided is a method for treating canine MPNST by administering the pharmaceutical composition to a subject in need thereof. |
| US12023307B2 |
Common cold symptom relieving agent
To reveal which curcumin preparation, among various existing curcumin preparations, is effective for various symptoms of a common cold.Provided is an agent for relieving common cold symptom which contains, as an active ingredient, a curcumin-containing composition that contains fine particles of curcumin or turmeric pigment, or a mixture containing curcumin or turmeric pigment containing an amorphous thereof and a cellulose derivative. |
| US12023305B2 |
Use of the phytocannabinoid cannabidivarin (CBDV) in the treatment of epilepsy
This invention relates to the use of the phytocannabinoid cannabidivarin (CBDV) and combinations of the phytocannabinoid CBDV with tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) and cannabidiol (CBD) in the treatment of epilepsy. The invention further relates to the use of the phytocannabinoid CBDV in combination with standard anti-epileptic drugs (SAEDs). Preferably the SAED is one of ethosuximide, valproate or phenobarbital. |
| US12023302B2 |
Compression therapy system and method
An apparatus for promoting vascular circulation, including a garment configured to at least partially surround an anatomical structure of a patient. A compression element is coupled to the garment and configured to compress at least a portion of the anatomical structure when the compression element is actuated. A controller is configured to selectively actuate the compression element over a plurality of cycles. Each cycle has an actuated time during which the compression element is arranged to exert a first pressure and an unactuated time during which the compression element is arranged to exert a second pressure different than the first pressure, and the controller is configured to use a random value in determining the deflated time of one or more of the cycles. |
| US12023301B2 |
Pneumatic massage
A pneumatic system includes a fluidic switching module, an air connection inlet configured for connection to a source of pressurized air, a plurality of air connection outlets each in fluid communication with the air connection inlet, a first cascading subsystem downstream from and in fluid communication with the air connection inlet and configured to receive a pressurized airflow from the air connection inlet, a second cascading subsystem downstream from and in fluid communication with the first cascading subsystem, and a third cascading subsystem downstream from and in fluid communication with the first cascading subsystem. The fluidic switching module is configured to cyclically and sequentially direct the pressurized airflow between the plurality of air connection outlets without any moving parts or external controls. |
| US12023300B2 |
Rotational high frequency chest wall oscillation pump
Devices, systems, and methods for high frequency chest wall oscillation pumps can include a pressure cavity, defined by one or more diaphragms, for fluid pressurization to provide pressure oscillation, a drive assembly can be arranged to provide reciprocation to a plunger assembly to move the one or more diaphragms to generate fluid pressure. |
| US12023298B2 |
Therapeutic wand system, kit, and method
Embodiments of the present disclosure include a system for applying therapeutic pressure to a skin surface including a tip arranged at a first end of a therapeutic wand. The system also includes a head arranged opposite the tip at a second end of the therapeutic wand. The system includes a body arranged between the tip and the head, the body housing a control system for controlling operation of the therapeutic wand. The control system includes a printed circuit board, a timer electrically connected to the printed circuit board, the timer being programmable to determine an elapsed time of use of the therapeutic wand, and an indicator. The system also includes a grip arranged between the body and the head, the grip having an outer surface that is softer than the body to provide an ergonomic and comfortable location to hold the therapeutic wand. |
| US12023295B2 |
Contact-type massage tapping device and massager
A contact-type massage tapping device includes: a main body of the tapping device and a cavity having a first opening. The main body of the tapping device includes a tapping body with at least one movable connection member and a driving end; a connecting seat, and a tapping driving assembly. The at least one movable connection member of the tapping body is connected to the connecting seat. The tapping body has at least one reciprocating swinging degree of freedom A relative to the connecting seat. The tapping driving assembly is connected to the driving end of the tapping body, and the tapping driving assembly is used to provide reciprocating motion power of the tapping body within the degree of freedom A. The main body of the tapping device is disposed inside the cavity. |
| US12023294B2 |
Percussive massage device with force meter
A percussive massage device with a force meter that includes a housing, an electrical source, a motor positioned in the housing, a switch for activating the motor, and a controller configured to obtain a voltage of the motor, generate a lookup table correlating voltage to force applied by the percussive massage device, and display a force magnitude corresponding to the obtained voltage using the lookup table. |
| US12023293B2 |
Devices for compressing human prostate and method for using same
A kit comprising tools for compressing a prostate of a human subject including a rectal compression probe for applying force in the ventral direction on the anterior wall of the rectum for transmitting a force in the ventral direction upon the posterior side of the prostate. The assembly further includes an abdominal compression probe for applying force in the dorsal direction on the hypogastric region of the abdomen for transmitting a force in the dorsal direction upon the anterior side of the prostate. Also disclosed is a method for compressing a prostate of a human subject. |
| US12023292B2 |
Dynamic anchoring using localized active compression
Anchoring of fabrics for applications in which force is applied by or on the fabric facilitates new uses and functionalities. Dynamic anchoring through any of three modes (mechanical, compressive, or friction-based) enables transient or permanent anchoring across a garment or other fabric. |
| US12023280B2 |
Method for controlling an eye surgical laser and treatment device
The invention relates to a method for controlling an eye surgical laser for the separation of a volume body with a predefined posterior interface and a predefined anterior interface from a cornea, comprising controlling the laser by means of a control device such that it emits pulsed laser pulses in a shot sequence in a predefined pattern into the cornea, wherein the interfaces of the volume body to be separated are defined by the predefined pattern and the interfaces are generated by means of an interaction of the individual laser pulses with the cornea by the generation of a plurality of cavitation bubbles generated by photodisruption, wherein the predefined pattern is generated by means of a mesh-like guidance of the emitted laser pulses and the control device controls the shot sequence of the laser such that a common overlap area of the cavitation bubbles is generated between adjacent cavitation bubbles. Further, the invention relates to a treatment device, to a computer program as well as to a computer-readable medium. |
| US12023278B1 |
Devices for performing intraocular surgery and methods for using them
Devices, systems, and methods for performing intraocular surgery. In one example, the device includes a handpiece including proximal and distal ends; a diathermy needle extending from the distal end and terminating in a diathermy tip; and a tubular shaft extending from the distal end adjacent the diathermy needle and terminating in an aspiration tip, the tubular shaft including an aspiration lumen extending proximally from an aspiration opening in the aspiration tip. An actuator on the handpiece is coupled to the shaft for directing the shaft between a distal position where the aspiration tip is adjacent the diathermy tip and a proximal position where the aspiration tip is offset proximally from the diathermy tip. A generator may be connected to the handpiece for delivering energy to the tip for performing diathermy and a vacuum source may be connected to the handpiece for delivering suction to the aspiration opening. |
| US12023270B2 |
Cervical collar
A cervical collar is provided, including: a collar member; a chin support, movably disposed on the collar member; a connection member, movably disposed on the collar member, connected with the chin support; and an adjustment assembly, including an inner thread portion, a thread shaft and a knob, the inner thread portion being disposed on the connection member, the thread shaft being disposed on the collar member and rotatable about an axial direction, the inner thread portion and the thread shaft being screwed with each other, the knob being connected with the thread shaft on the axial direction and located outside an end of the collar member in the axial direction, wherein the thread shaft rotates to drive the inner thread portion to move in the axial direction. |
| US12023267B2 |
Delivery system for delivering an endovascular graft within a blood vessel
A delivery system for delivering an endovascular graft within a blood vessel. The delivery system includes a tip assembly including a tip and a sleeve having a proximal end. The delivery system includes a tip capture mechanism. The tip assembly is configured to move axially relative to the tip capture mechanism and between a delivery position and a release position. The tip capture mechanism includes a landing zone. The delivery system includes a travel limiter configured to align the proximal end with the landing zone when the tip assembly is in the release position to facilitate removal of the delivery system from the blood vessel. |
| US12023258B2 |
Expandable intervertebral fusion cage
An intervertebral implant includes a first endplate member and a second endplate member, and a distal wedge member and a proximal wedge member that couple the first and second endplate members together. The distal wedge member is configured to move in an expansion direction that causes the fusion cage to move from a contracted position to an expanded position. |
| US12023254B1 |
Total reverse shoulder systems and methods
A reverse shoulder system can include, for example, a glenoid baseplate comprising a longitudinal axis, the glenoid baseplate further including a stem and a central channel within a sidewall of the stem. The stem can include a longitudinal axis. The longitudinal axis of the glenoid baseplate can be angled with respect to the longitudinal axis of the stem, wherein the longitudinal axis of the glenoid baseplate is not perpendicular with respect to the longitudinal axis of the stem. Other components including a glenosphere, tools, and methods of use are also disclosed. |
| US12023253B2 |
Humeral implant anchor system
A stemless humeral shoulder assembly having a base member and an anchor advanceable into the base member. The base member can include a distal end that can be embedded in bone and a proximal end that can be disposed at a bone surface. The base member can also have a plurality of spaced apart arms projecting from the proximal end to the distal end. The anchor can project circumferentially into the arms and into a space between the arms. When the anchor is advanced into the base member, the anchor can be exposed between the arms. A recess can project distally from a proximal end of the anchor to within the base member. The recess can receive a mounting member of an anatomical or reverse joint interface. |
| US12023247B2 |
Reducing the diameter of a cardiac valve annulus with independent control over each of the anchors that are launched into the annulus
A device (e.g., an annulus-constricting device) with N anchors may be affixed to a cardiac valve annulus as follows. First, the device is delivered to the vicinity of the annulus via a catheter. Next, the position and layout of the device is adjusted via the catheter. Next, only those anchors which are properly positioned are driven into the annulus or tissue adjacent to the annulus. The remaining anchors remain unlaunched at this point. The unlaunched anchors are subsequently moved into a good position using either a manipulating tool or catheter-steering techniques, after which they are driven into the annulus or tissue adjacent to the annulus. |
| US12023246B2 |
Stented prosthesis delivery devices having steering capabilities and methods
Delivery devices and device elements that provide steering capabilities and methods of steering such delivery devices during the delivery of a stented prosthesis to a target site. Various delivery devices include a shaft assembly having a plurality of lumens through which tension members that compressively retain the stented prosthesis to the shaft assembly are routed. By selectively tensioning one or more tension members, the shaft assembly can be pulled or steered in a desired direction. Various embodiments include one or more steering or stiffening rods that can reinforce the device or counteract any unintended bending or steering of the delivery device. |
| US12023245B2 |
Delivery device and methods of use for transapical delivery of replacement valve
Devices, systems and methods are described for implantation of a prosthesis within a lumen or body cavity and delivery systems for delivering the prosthesis to a location for implantation. A delivery system can include a tether connected to a single directional handle knob for release of the prosthesis within the lumen or body cavity and retraction of the tether towards the handle. |
| US12023244B2 |
Delivery device having guide wire control
The disclosure generally relates to delivery devices for transcatheter delivery of a prosthesis. The delivery device includes a hollow shaft on which the prosthesis is supported. A handle assembly maintains the shaft. The delivery device further includes a guide wire that is selectively directed through the handle assembly and shaft. The guide wire directs the shaft to a target site at which the prosthesis is to be deployed. In practice, an operator managing the inner catheter controls the prosthesis positioning. The delivery devices disclosed herein are configured to ergonomically also allow the operator to control the position of the guide wire as the position of the guide wire influences the deployment position of the prosthesis. In this way, a second operator for positioning the guide wire can be omitted. Embodiments of the disclosure are believed to improve positioning predictability and ease of use. |
| US12023238B2 |
Posterior chamber phakic intraocular lens
The present invention relates to a posterior chamber phakic intraocular lens (1) comprising a central optical part (2), a peripheral haptic part (3) having distal support elements (4) arranged for supporting the intraocular lens (1) on a ciliary zonule, elongated flexible footplates (5) mounted on the support elements (4), each having a distal lateral border (53) arranged for stabilizing the intraocular lens (1) into a ciliary body (98), and manipulation pockets (6) on a surface of the support elements (4), each being associated with one of the elongated flexible footplates (5). |
| US12023219B2 |
Removable dental appliance including spring member
A removable dental appliance may include an appliance body configured to at least partially surround a plurality of teeth of a dental arch of a patient. The appliance body may include a unitary material defining a shell shaped to receive at least one tooth of the patient and a spring member integrally formed with the shell. The spring member may be configured to receive an attachment. The attachment may be configured to affix to the at least one tooth. The spring member may be configured to apply a spring force to the attachment to cause at least one of a rotation, a translation, a tipping, a torqueing, an extrusion, or an intrusion of the at least one tooth toward a desired position of the tooth when the removable dental appliance is worn by the patient. |
| US12023218B1 |
Chewy-type dental alignment seating device with support handle
A dental alignment device positioning tool for use in safely and effectively positioning or repositioning dental alignment devices on teeth is provided. The positioning tool generally includes a handle having an elongate shaft and a soft chewy formed on and extending from a first end of the elongate shaft. A handle end portion is formed on a second end of the elongate shaft to enhance the user's control of the chewy to prevent choking. The handle, including the shaft and the handle end portion, and the chewy are integrally formed as a single monolithic structure. The chewy may be flavored to enhance the enjoyment of the user. |
| US12023217B2 |
Positioning three-dimensional brackets on teeth
Positioning 3D virtual brackets on teeth for the precise positioning of conventional brackets and wire. Various reference features may be calculated for the teeth and used to calculate a position for the virtual bracket. Reference features that may be calculated include curve of Spee, Andrew's plane, and a facial axis of the clinical crown for the teeth. |
| US12023215B2 |
Dental face mask and shield system and method of making
The present disclosure provides a dental procedure safety device including a face mask and a face shield attached to each other to form a modified face mask shield device, where the face shield overlaps in front of the face mask. The device further includes a dental dam frame including a plurality of nibs projecting outwardly from an outer perimeter of the dental dam frame for attachment of a dental dam membrane, such that a portion of the dental dam membrane is attached over an upper horizontal member of the dental dam frame. An attachment device, positioned over the portion of the dental dam membrane attached over the upper horizontal member, detachably connects to a rear surface of a lower end of the face mask, such that the modified face mask shield device is positioned in front of the attachment device. |
| US12023211B2 |
Dexterous dental handpiece with hand and foot actuation
A dental instrument comprises a fluid driven handpiece in fluid communication with a valve; a source of fluid in fluid communication with the valve; and a controller in electrical communication with the valve and an actuator positioned on the handpiece. The actuator is configured to cause the valve to move between a first position in which fluid cannot flow from the source of fluid to the handpiece and a second position in which fluid flows from the source of fluid to the handpiece thereby driving the handpiece. The dental instrument may further comprise a second actuator in communication with the controller. The second actuator is configured to cause the valve to move between the first position in which fluid cannot flow from the source of fluid to the handpiece and the second position in which fluid flows from the source of fluid to the handpiece thereby driving the handpiece. |
| US12023209B2 |
Tissue localization marker with biconvex-shaped cross-section and system for localizing tissue
Tissue localization devices and methods of localizing tissue using tissue localization devices are disclosed. The tissue localization device can comprise a handle comprising a delivery control, a delivery needle extending out from the handle, and a localization element within the delivery needle. The localization element can be deployed out of the delivery needle or retracted back into the delivery needle when the delivery control is translated in a first direction or a second direction, respectively. The localization element can be coupled to a flexible tracking wire. |
| US12023206B2 |
Wearable foot controller for surgical equipment and related methods
A wearable foot controller for a surgical instrument may include a body configured to be worn on a foot and including a heel portion and a ball portion on an opposite end of the body from the heel portion, a heel pressure sensor, a ball pressure sensor, a heel movement sensor, a ball movement sensor, and a processor. The processor may be configured to detect activation of the heel pressure sensor and generate control data for the surgical instrument based upon the ball movement sensor when the heel pressure sensor is activated using the processor, and detect activation of the ball pressure sensor and generate control data for the surgical instrument based upon the heel movement sensor when the ball pressure sensor is activated using the processor. The processor may also be configured to communicate the control data from the processor to the surgical instrument via a communications link. |
| US12023205B2 |
Breakage detection of tension element for counterbalance mechanism
Implementations relate to breakage detection of a tension element for a counterbalance mechanism. In some implementations, a tension element breakage detection mechanism includes a tension element, a moveable detection element contacting the tension element, and an actuator. The moveable detection element is biased by the tension element toward a first configuration in a range of motion of the moveable detection element. The moveable detection element is biased toward a second configuration in the range of motion of the moveable detection element by a force generated by the actuator on the moveable detection element. The breakage detection mechanism includes a sensor of a change of the moveable detection element from the first configuration to the second configuration, the change being in response to breakage of the tension element. |
| US12023204B2 |
Distance-measuring method and endoscopic system
A distance-measuring method includes acquiring a first curvature angle of a curved portion in a first state in which an endoscope is inserted into a body cavity and captures an observation target, a second curvature angle of the curved portion in a second state in which an insertion direction of the endoscope is changed with a position of a trocar as a pivot point while capturing the same observation target as in the first state, a change amount in an insertion angle due to a change in the insertion direction, and an insertion amount of the endoscope from the pivot point of the trocar to the curved portion, so as to calculate a distance from a distal end portion of the endoscope to the observation target in a state in which the endoscope is inserted into the body cavity via the trocar. |
| US12023195B2 |
Serrated stethoscope tubing
A serrated stethoscope tube is disclosed herein. The serrated stethoscope tube includes a tubular body portion, the tubular body portion having an exterior surface and an interior surface, the interior surface being oppositely disposed relative to the exterior surface, and the interior surface of the tubular body portion having a plurality of channels formed therein for reducing sound wave refraction and/or reverberation. |
| US12023190B2 |
Systems, methods, and devices for medical image analysis, diagnosis, risk stratification, decision making and/or disease tracking
The disclosure herein relates to systems, methods, and devices for medical image analysis, diagnosis, risk stratification, decision making and/or disease tracking. In some embodiments, the systems, devices, and methods described herein are configured to analyze non-invasive medical images of a subject to automatically and/or dynamically identify one or more features, such as plaque and vessels, and/or derive one or more quantified plaque parameters, such as radiodensity, radiodensity composition, volume, radiodensity heterogeneity, geometry, location, and/or the like. In some embodiments, the systems, devices, and methods described herein are further configured to generate one or more assessments of plaque-based diseases from raw medical images using one or more of the identified features and/or quantified parameters. |
| US12023178B2 |
Method of detecting sepsis using vital signs, including systolic blood pressure, hematology parameters, and combinations thereof
Using vital sign measurements, such as systolic blood pressure (SBP), when combined with hematology parameters such as White Blood Cell Count (WBC) and Monocyte Distribution Width (MDW), has been identified as an improved method for detecting sepsis. The probability of having or developing sepsis is determined when each measurement is compared to a predetermined criteria and the combination of measurements that are within a reference range determines this probability. |
| US12023177B2 |
Body imaging devices, systems, and methods
A system for imaging a portion of a body can include a mount configured to hold an imaging device carrier. The mount can include a plurality of discreet positions configured to hold the imaging device carrier, for example. |
| US12023176B2 |
Extended reality adjustments based on physiological measurements
In example implementations, an apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a physiological sensor, a memory, and a processor. The physiological sensor is to measure a physiological parameter. The memory is to store an extended reality application and a baseline level for the physiological parameter. The processor is in communication with the physiological sensor and the memory. The processor is to execute the extended reality application. In response to the physiological parameter exceeding the baseline level by a difference threshold, the processor is to adjust the extended reality application. |
| US12023175B1 |
Virtual health coach based insulin titration platform
A computer-implemented method improves efficacy of diabetes self-management to obtain a measurement message and/or contextual activity information used to determine a suitable insulin dosage to treat a patient. The method includes simulating a health coach in a natural conversation to obtain a measurement of the patient's blood-glucose level, processing the measured blood-glucose level with a personalized insulin titration algorithm to determine an insulin dosage recommendation, and generating an electronic signal configured to cause a corresponding action to be performed by a computing device. |
| US12023174B2 |
Detecting cyanide exposure based on thiocyanate measurement in saliva
In an example, a method of detecting cyanide exposure of an individual includes: measuring a thiocyanate level of the individual which includes placing saliva of the individual in contact with a chemical indicator to measure the thiocyanate level and measuring thiocyanate (SCN−) catalyzed by enzyme rhodanese of the individual; comparing the measured thiocyanate level to a preset thiocyanate threshold to determine whether the measured thiocyanate level is above the preset thiocyanate threshold indicating a level of cyanide poisoning for which a medical procedure is recommended to manage health effects of the exposure; and performing the medical procedure if the measured thiocyanate level is above the preset thiocyanate threshold and not performing the medical procedure if the measured thiocyanate level is not above the preset thiocyanate threshold. |
| US12023171B2 |
Antioxidant sensor and method of obtaining antioxidant signal
An antioxidant sensor according to an aspect of the disclosure includes: a touch sensor; a light source configured to emit light of a predetermined wavelength onto an object touching the touch sensor; a light receiver configured to receive light returning from the object; and a processor configured to extract an image of a contact surface of the object based on a sensor value of the touch sensor, to analyze the extracted image of the contact surface, and to obtain an antioxidant signal of the object by driving the light source based on a result of analyzing the image of the contact surface. |
| US12023167B2 |
Method and apparatus for implantation of a pacing electrode
A medical device system is configured to guide implantation of a pacing electrode for left bundle branch pacing. The system includes a medical device having a processor configured to receive at least one cardiac electrical signal, determine a feature of the cardiac electrical signal, compare the feature to left bundle branch signal criteria, and determine a left bundle branch signal in response to the feature meeting the left bundle branch signal criteria. The system includes a display unit configured to generate a user feedback signal indicating advancement of a pacing electrode into a left portion of a ventricular septum in response to the processor determining the left bundle branch signal. |
| US12023166B2 |
Medical device for sensing cardiac function
A wearable medical device for determining whether a patient is experiencing a cardiac event using electrocardiogram (ECG) templates includes a plurality of ECG electrodes and a medical device controller. The medical device controller includes a memory, a baseline generator, a cardiac event detector, and a mode selector. The baseline generator is configured to record a baseline ECG signal, generate one or more ECG templates, and store the one or more ECG templates in the memory. The cardiac event detector is configured to select an ECG template and compare a current ECG signal with the selected ECG template to determine whether the patient is experiencing a cardiac arrhythmia. The mode selector is configured to identify whether any ECG templates are stored in the memory, determine whether a new ECG template is needed, and, upon determining that a new ECG template is needed, enter a baselining mode by activating the baseline generator. |
| US12023164B2 |
EEG headpiece with transmission capabilities
A headpiece, acquisition device, system and method for making electroencephalography (EEG) measurements. The EEG headpiece fits, or adjusts to fit, on a person's scalp, each of a plurality of electrodes is located in the headpiece corresponding to selected respective positions on the scalp, the electrodes are electrically connected to at least one electrical transmitter, and the headpiece is attached to the scalp after the electrodes have been located in the headpiece. |
| US12023163B2 |
Miniature ECG data acquisition device
An apparatus for generating ECG recordings and a method for using the same are disclosed. The apparatus includes a handheld device having four electrodes on an outer surface thereof, the handheld device having an extended configuration and a storage configuration. The apparatus also includes a controller configured to measure signals between the electrodes to provide signals that are used to generate an ECG recording selected from the group consisting of standard lead traces and precordial traces. When the handheld device is in the extended configuration and the first and second electrodes contact a first hand of a patient such that the first and second electrodes contact different locations on the first hand, the third electrode is in contact with a location on the patient's other hand and the fourth electrode contacts a point on the patient's body that depends on the particular trace being measured. |
| US12023161B2 |
Device and method for detecting stress level of driver
A device and a method for detecting a stress level of a driver are provided. The device includes an electrocardiogram sensor for measuring an electrocardiogram of the driver using electrodes arranged on a steering wheel of a vehicle, and a controller that monitors the electrocardiogram of the driver, determines an invalid section in the electrocardiogram based on a shape of the electrocardiogram, and compensates for an electrocardiogram in the determined invalid section. |
| US12023160B1 |
Non-invasive remote system and method to determine the probability of deceit based on artificial intelligence
Non-invasive system and method to determine a probability of deceit based on the remote measurement of physiological changes that the evaluated individual presents when interacting with stimuli provided by the system after a pre-interview assisted by an avatar. The system comprises an interaction module, a face recognition and localization module, a processing module, and a deceit probability determination module. The system records the conscious responses of the evaluated individual and determines the physiological variables of the individual, and their changes caused by stress and cognitive load in response to the stimuli generated to calculate a probability of deceit in the conscious responses made by the individual. |
| US12023156B2 |
Dermal patch for collecting a physiological sample
A dermal patch system for collecting a physiological sample includes a cartridge configured to attach to the skin of a subject. The cartridge includes a bottom material layer, a middle material layer, a top material layer, and a sample collection pad. The top layer and the middle layer define a vacuum pin receptacle and the vacuum pin is disposed within the vacuum pin receptacle. The vacuum pin creates a vacuum within the cartridge when moved to a deployed position. The system further includes a lancet with a needle(s). The lancet is configured to move the needle(s) from an undeployed position to a deployed position when engaged with into the cartridge. The needle(s) is configured to draw a physiological sample from the subject when the needle(s) is in the deployed position. The vacuum created by the vacuum pin draws the physiological sample to the sample collection pad. |
| US12023154B2 |
Non-invasive and wearable chemical sensors and biosensors
A non-invasive epidermal electrochemical sensor device includes an adhesive membrane; a flexible or stretchable substrate disposed over the adhesive membrane; and an anodic electrode assembly disposed over the flexible or stretchable substrate including an iontophoretic electrode. The device includes a cathodic electrode assembly disposed adjacent to the anodic electrode assembly over the flexible or stretchable substrate and includes an iontophoretic electrode. Either the cathodic electrode assembly or the anodic electrode assembly also includes a sensing electrode that includes a working electrode and at least one of a counter electrode or a reference electrode. The iontophoretic electrode in either the anodic electrode assembly or the cathodic electrode assembly that includes the sensing electrode is disposed on the substrate to at least partially encompass the working electrode and the at least one of the counter electrode or the reference electrode. The device includes an electrode interface assembly including independent electrically conductive contacts. |
| US12023153B2 |
Light restriction designs in optical sensing applications having shared windows
This relates to an electronic device configured for optical sensing having shared windows and including light restriction designs. The light restriction designs can include one or more of optical layers, optical films, lenses, and window systems configured to reduce or eliminate crosstalk between optical components. A plurality of accepting sections and a plurality of blocking sections can be employed to selectively allow light having an angle of incidence within one or more acceptance viewing angles and block light with angles of incidence outside of the acceptance viewing angles. In some examples, the light restriction designs can include variations in optical and structural properties can allow the light restriction designs to have spatially varying acceptance angles. Variations in structural properties can include, but are not limited to, differences in widths, heights, and/or tilts of the accepting sections and/or blocking sections. |
| US12023150B2 |
Implantable micro-biosensor
An implantable micro-biosensor includes at least one counter electrode, a first working electrode, a chemical reagent layer, and at least one second working electrode. The chemical reagent layer reacts with an analyte to product a product, such that a first sensing section of the first working electrode is driven to perform a measurement action. A second sensing section of the second working electrode is driven to perform an interference-eliminating action to consume interference. The second working electrode cooperates with the counter electrode to permit the counter electrode to be driven to perform a regeneration action to regenerate silver halide. |
| US12023149B2 |
Sensing system and method for monitoring time-dependent processes
Systems and methods for detecting the quality of signals captured by a sensor device monitoring a biological function. Sensor data associated with the sensor device is received, the sensor data representing time-series measurement samples of one or more parameters associated with the biological function, the sensor data including usable and unusable samples of the time-series measurements. Data representing two or more features of samples of the time-series measurements is extracted and filtered to reduce outliers in the extracted data based on an expected outlier ratio. A machine learning algorithm is then trained to identify events based on the filtered extracted data. |
| US12023146B2 |
Multi-modal lung capacity measurement for respiratory illness prediction
Determining lung capacity of includes capturing an audio waveform of the user performing an utterance presented to a user. A video of the user performing the utterance can be captured. The captured audio waveform and the video are analyzed for compliance. Based on the audio waveform, an indicator of respiratory function is determined. The indicator is compared with a reference indicator to determine health of the user. A machine learning model such as neural network can be trained to predict the indicator of the respiratory function based on input features comprising audio spectral and temporal characteristics of utterances. Determining the indicator or respiratory function can include running the trained machine learning model. |
| US12023139B1 |
User-worn device for noninvasively measuring a physiological parameter of a user
The present disclosure relates to noninvasive methods, devices, and systems for measuring various blood constituents or analytes, such as glucose. In an embodiment, a light source comprises LEDs and super-luminescent LEDs. The light source emits light at at least wavelengths of about 1610 nm, about 1640 nm, and about 1665 nm. In an embodiment, the detector comprises a plurality of photodetectors arranged in a special geometry comprising one of a substantially linear substantially equal spaced geometry, a substantially linear substantially non-equal spaced geometry, and a substantially grid geometry. |
| US12023132B2 |
Systems and methods for remote vital sign monitoring in a vehicle
Apparatuses and methods for monitoring vital signs. Movement data for a selected body location of a person in a vehicle is generated using a movement sensor positioned remotely with respect to the person. Input data is formed for a machine learning system using the movement data. The input data is processed using the machine learning system to remove noise from the input data and generate a target output that identifies a vital sign of the person. |
| US12023131B2 |
Guidewire apparatus and method for multiple parameter analysis of coronary stenosis
A Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) guidewire and method of use includes at least two pairs of small surface area, closely spaced electrodes spaced axially along the length of the guidewire to allow one electrode pair to be positioned on each side of a coronary stenosis. The electrodes can sense electrical signals from the myocardium immediately adjacent to the electrodes, enabling the guidewire to record and analyze an Intra-Coronary Electrogram (ICEG) and heart pacing, and, therefore, facilitate more accurately diagnosis of an individual patient's stenosis and provide a more patient specific diagnosis of clinical need. |
| US12023128B2 |
System and method for eye tracking
A system and method for eye tracking includes receiving an input image including at least a portion of a person's retina, finding a spatial transformation between the input image and a reference image, the reference image including at least a portion of the person's retina and calculating a change in orientation of an eye of the person corresponding to the spatial transformation. A processor may calculate, from the change in orientation an orientation of the person's eye associated with the input image, a direction of gaze associated with the input image, a gaze target associated with the input image and/or a ray of gaze associated with the input image. |
| US12023127B2 |
Subcutaneous outpatient management
A method of administering insulin includes receiving subcutaneous information for a patient at a computing device and executing a subcutaneous outpatient program for determining recommended insulin dosages. The subcutaneous outpatient program includes obtaining glucose data of the patient, aggregating glucose measurements to determine a representative aggregate glucose measurement associated with at least one scheduled glucose time interval, and determining a next recommended insulin dosage for the patient based on the representative aggregate glucose measurement and the subcutaneous information. The method also includes transmitting the next recommended insulin dosage to administration device associated with the patient. |
| US12023125B2 |
Measurement device for living tissue, suction device, measurement method for living tissue, and program
The present disclosure provides a measuring device for biological tissue by using an optical sensor, the device being compact enough to fit in a user's hand and casually usable by the user. The measuring device is provided with: an optical sensor that measures optical data about an object of measurement through a measurement surface in contact with the object of measurement by irradiating the object of measurement with light from a light emitter and causing a light receiver to receive reflected light that is reflected from the object of measurement, the object of measurement being a portion of biological tissue; a temperature sensor that measures the temperature of the optical sensor; and a data processor that processes the optical data on the basis of the temperature of the optical sensor and derives a measurement result pertaining to the object of measurement on the basis of the processed optical data. |
| US12023123B2 |
Device interoperation
A surgical robotic system comprising: a surgical robot; a user interface console coupled to the surgical robot whereby a user can control motion of the surgical robot; a data logger for logging data from a surgical procedure performed by means of the robot; and a portable user terminal; the system further comprising: a display controllable by one of the data logger and the user terminal, that one of the data logger and the user terminal being configured for displaying a machine-readable code whereby the data logger or a user of the user terminal can be identified; and a camera coupled to the other of the data logger and the user terminal; the said other of the data logger and the user terminal being configured to, on receiving from the camera an image of a machine-readable code, decode that code to identify the data logger or a user of the user terminal and to cause the identified entity to be logged in association with a procedure performed by means of the robot. |
| US12023122B2 |
Ungrounded master control devices and methods of use
A mechanically ungrounded master control device comprises a rigid chassis for engagement with one or more fingers of a user's hand and at least one pivotable finger engagement device for controlling movement of a tool end effector. The control device also includes at least one sensor for detecting a position and orientation of the rigid chassis in a surgical environment and a switch coupled to the rigid chassis and manipulatable by a finger of the user's hand while another finger of the user's hand is engaged with the at least one pivotable finger engagement device. |
| US12023116B2 |
Dynamic trocar positioning for robotic surgical system
A robotic surgical system includes a robotic arm, a surgical device coupled with the robotic arm and configured to extend through a body wall of a patient, and a controller in communication with the robotic arm. The controller is configured to determine a position of the surgical device relative to the patient. The controller is also configured to acknowledge a maximum allowable metric associated with the body wall at the determined position, and determine a metric associated with the body wall at the determined position. The controller is furthermore configured to drive the robotic arm to manipulate the surgical device such that the determined metric does not exceed the maximum allowable metric. |
| US12023114B2 |
Passive preload and capstan drive for surgical instruments
An instrument system includes a flexible shaft having a proximal portion and a distal portion, a backend mechanism coupled to the proximal portion of the flexible shaft, and a plurality of tendons. The backend mechanism includes a plurality of capstans. Each capstan engages a respective drive motor that rotates to cause rotation of the capstan. A first capstan of the plurality of capstans is engageable with a first respective drive motor while a second capstan of the plurality of capstans is disengaged from a second respective drive motor. Each of the plurality of tendons includes a proximal section coupled to one of the plurality of capstans and a distal section coupled to a member disposed at the distal portion of the flexible shaft. |
| US12023113B2 |
Method and system for operating a teleoperated surgical instrument and a manual instrument
A system comprises a teleoperated manipulator, a manually operated instrument, and a position sensor coupled to the manually operated instrument. The position sensor is configured to generate pose information for the manually operated instrument. The system further comprises a controller configured to map a pose of the manipulator to a fixed world reference frame based on three-dimensional pose information for the manipulator known internally within the system. The controller is further configured to map a pose of the manually operated instrument to the fixed world reference frame based on the pose information for the manually operated instrument. |
| US12023112B2 |
System and method for controlling a surgical robotic system
A surgical robotic system includes an image capturing device, a surgical console, a multi-directional indicator, a surgical instrument, and a control tower. The image capturing device is configured to capture an image of a surgical site. The surgical console includes a display configured to display the image of the surgical site. The multi-directional indicator is overlaid over the image of the surgical site on the display. The user input device is operably coupled to the surgical console and configured to generate a user input. The surgical instrument is coupled to a surgical robotic arm. The control tower is configured to receive user input from the user input device and control at least one of the surgical robotic arm or the surgical instrument. |
| US12023108B2 |
System and method for a tissue resection margin measurement device
Embodiments of the invention provide a system and method for resecting a tissue mass. The system for resecting a tissue mass includes a surgical instrument and a first sensor for measuring a signal corresponding to the position and orientation of the tissue mass. The first sensor is dimensioned to fit insider or next to the tissue mass. The system also includes a second sensor attached to the surgical instrument configured to measure the position and orientation of the surgical instrument. The second sensor is configured to receive the signal from the first sensor. A controller is in communication with the first sensor and/or the second sensor, and the controller executes a stored program to calculate a distance between the first sensor and the second sensor. Accordingly, visual, auditory, haptic or other feedback is provided to the clinician to guide the surgical instrument to the surgical margin. |