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| US12048630B2 |
Femoral component for a knee prosthesis with improved articular characteristics
An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a femoral component which exhibits enhanced articular features, minimizes removal of healthy bone stock from the distal femur, and minimizes the impact of the prosthesis on adjacent soft tissues of the knee. |
| US12048629B1 |
Hip joint device
A method for implantation of a locking member in a hip joint of a patient is disclosed. The method comprises; performing an operation in a hip joint surgically or arthroscopically, placing an artificial hollow caput femur surface mounted onto caput femur, placing a locking member for assisting in the fixation of the artificial caput femur surface with at least one extending portion adapted to clasp a portion of the caput and/or collum femur. The locking member comprises an element locking the artificial caput femur surface such that the caput femur remains clasped and restrained in said artificial caput femur surface. |
| US12048628B2 |
Systems and methods of coating bone material
A method of coating a bone material in a container is provided. The method comprising adding the bone material to an opening of the container and sealing the opening of the container so that the bone material is disposed within an interior of the container; adding a liquid coating material to the interior of the container through an inlet of the container so as to coat at least a portion of the bone material with the liquid coating material; removing any excess coating material from the container from the interior through an outlet of the container; and removing the coated bone material from the container. A system of coating bone material under a sterilized environment is also provided. |
| US12048625B2 |
Valve repair delivery handle
A valve repair delivery handle includes a housing, an actuation control mechanism, and a clasp control mechanism. The actuation control mechanism includes a knob and an actuation tube. The knob is rotatably coupled to the housing. The actuation tube is coupled to the knob such that rotation of the knob in a first direction moves the actuation tube distally relative to the housing and rotation of the knob in a second direction moves the actuation tube proximally relative to the housing. The clasp control mechanism is coupled to the housing. |
| US12048621B2 |
Endoprosthesis
A stent graft prosthesis includes a fabric sleeve supported by a series of ring stents, including ring stents having a saddle shape with peaks and valleys, the axial alignment of equivalently shaped ring stents in the series of ring stents being such that with respect to at least one shaped ring stent other shaped ring stents are angularly offset. Multiple series of ring stents may be interposed such that at least one ring stent in a first series of ring stents S1-Sn is located between two ring stents in at least one other series of ring stents So1-Son, the angular offset of ring stents in the first series S1-Sn being different from the angular offset of ring stents in at least one other series of ring stents (So1-Son). The offset changes the amount of fabric surface between peripheral contact points of successive shaped ring stents. |
| US12048619B2 |
Systems and methods for producing gastrointestinal tissues at an anastomosis or other physiological location
Aspects of the disclosure relate methods and synthetic scaffolds for regenerating gastrointestinal tissue (e.g., esophageal tissue). |
| US12048614B2 |
Functional diaper
The present invention relates to a functional diaper, which can be worn by a baby or a patient and comprises a body having, therein, an excrement storage part, which is a space for gathering excrement, wherein the upper part of the excrement storage part has an excrement entrance that allows excrement to enter therein and exit therefrom. The present invention allows urine or excrement to be immediately and separably stored in a separate space of the diaper immediately after coming out of the anus such that there is little odor and excrement does not come in contact with the skin, and thus the present invention prevents bedsores and the like and is remarkably clean and sanitary. |
| US12048613B2 |
Incontinence detection system
A patient support apparatus includes a frame and a mattress supported by the frame and arranged to support a patient thereon. A sensor is included to detect moisture on the patient and/or the patient support apparatus. The sensor produces signals indicative of the presence of moisture on the patient support apparatus. One or more alerts are output in response to the signals provided by the sensor to notify a caregiver of the presence of moisture on the patient support apparatus. |
| US12048612B2 |
Method of operating intraoral scanner for fast and accurate full mouth reconstruction
An intraoral scanner includes an image capturing device and a processor. A method of operating the intraoral scanner includes the image capturing device sequentially capturing M images of a buccal bite, the processor generating M sets of buccal bite point clouds according to the M images, the processor matching the M sets of buccal bite point clouds to generate a bite model, when the number of data points of the bite model exceeds a first threshold, the processor computing P sets of bite feature descriptors of the bite model, when a predetermined quantity of bite feature descriptors in a set of bite feature descriptors of the P sets of bite feature descriptors exceeds a second threshold, the processor performing a registration on an upper arch model and a lower arch model to the buccal bite mode to generate a full mouth model. |
| US12048611B2 |
Dental implant prosthesis
Described is a two-part, screw retained dental implant prosthesis. The dental implant prosthesis includes both a primary substructure (made of for example, titanium) and a secondary superstructure (made of for example, zirconia). The primary substructure includes a top side and a bottom side, with substructure holes passing through the primary substructure from the top side to the bottom side. The primary substructure is formed to align with and secure against a dental implant as affixed in a patient's jaw. Alternatively, the secondary superstructure is formed to be affixed with the primary substructure. Thus, the primary substructure can be affixed with the dental implant, with the secondary superstructure thereafter being affixed with the primary substructure. |
| US12048606B2 |
Systems for treatment planning with overcorrection
Orthodontic systems and related methods are disclosed for designing and providing improved or more effective tooth moving systems for eliciting a desired tooth movement and/or repositioning teeth into a desired arrangement. Methods and orthodontic systems include the generation of an overcorrection in the tooth-receiving cavities of an appliance worn in the dentition. The overcorrection may provide an improved and more accurately applied force or moment applied to a tooth. The overcorrected force or moment can move a tooth closer to a desired position than if not overcorrected as sufficient force can still applied to the tooth as it gets closer to the desired position. The overcorrected force or moment may also better target the root of the tooth where the biological response to tooth movement occurs. The overcorrection may be calculated in various ways as described herein. |
| US12048605B2 |
Tracking orthodontic treatment using teeth images
Systems and methods for monitoring a subject's teeth during orthodontic treatment. An input 2D image of the subject's current teeth including a wide angle occlusal view of the subject's upper and/or lower jaw at a current treatment stage can be received. Virtual camera parameters corresponding to the input 2D image can be determined. A rendered 2D image of the subject's teeth can be generated from a 3D model of the subject's upper and/or lower jaw at a planned treatment stage with the virtual camera parameters. Differences between the subject's teeth from the input 2D image and the rendered 2D image using tooth centers can be determined. An indicator indicating the differences can be output. |
| US12048603B2 |
Methods and devices for closing a space between teeth
In a method for closing a space between a first tooth and a second tooth, a pair of dental matrices is used. The pair of dental matrices is selected using a matrix selection tool, such as a gauge having a distal end section with color coded sections. |
| US12048602B2 |
Electric toothbrush comprising three-sided bristles
An electric toothbrush includes a toothbrush body. The toothbrush body includes a toothbrush head. The toothbrush head includes a handle part, a first platy body disposed below the handle part, and a first brushing sheet and a second brushing sheet disposed side by side and below the first platy body. The lower surface of the first platy body is provided with a first brush bristle, the rear side surface of the first brushing sheet is provided with a second brush bristle, and the front side surface of the second brushing sheet is provided with a third brush bristle. |
| US12048601B2 |
Method of manufacturing a dental component
The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a dental component, in particular a dental prosthesis or a partial dental prosthesis, by means of a dental furnace, comprising the following steps: (i) producing a model of the dental component; (ii) embedding the model in an investment material; (iii) removing the model from the investment material, in particular by heating or burning out, to obtain a negative mold of the model; (iv) inserting a raw material required for manufacturing the dental component into the negative mold; (v) producing the dental component in the negative mold; and (vi) deflasking the dental component in an at least partly automated manner, in particular by means of a stripping manufacturing process, on the basis of a virtual model of the dental component. |
| US12048600B2 |
Dental CAD automation using deep learning
Computer-implemented methods for generating a 3D dental prosthesis model are disclosed herein. The methods comprise training a deep neural network to generate a first 3D dental prosthesis model using a training data set; receiving a patient scan data representing at least a portion of a patient's dentition; and generating, using the trained deep neural network, the first 3D dental prosthesis model based on the received patient scan data. |
| US12048595B2 |
Surgical apparatus and method
A surgical apparatus including a body having at least one port; and at least one item of surgical equipment; in which each item of surgical equipment includes an engagement member arranged to engage a port of the body, and in which the apparatus further includes a control circuit for determining for each port whether the engagement member of one of the items of surgical equipment is engaged to the port; and an indicator controlled by the control circuit and arranged to indicate whether each engagement member is engaged with the at least one port. |
| US12048594B2 |
Contact quality assessment by dielectric property analysis
Devices and methods for assessing tissue contact based on dielectric properties and/or impedance sensing are disclosed. In some embodiments, one or more probing frequencies are delivered via electrodes including an electrode in proximity to a tissue (for example, myocardial tissue). In some embodiments, dielectric parameter values, optionally together with other known and/or estimated tissue characteristics, are measured to determine a contact quality with the tissue. In some embodiments, dielectric contact quality is used, for example, in guiding the formation of a lesion (for example, RF ablation of heart tissue to alter electrical transmission characteristics). |
| US12048593B2 |
Adaptive clutter filtering in acoustic radiation force-based ultrasound imaging
For clutter reduction in ultrasound elasticity imaging, the contribution of clutter to different frequency components (e.g., the transmit fundamental and the propagation generated second harmonic) is different. As a result, a difference in displacements determined at the different frequency bands is used to reduce clutter contribution to displacements used for elasticity imaging. |
| US12048592B2 |
Three-dimensional ultrasound imaging support apparatus, three-dimensional ultrasound imaging support method, and three-dimensional ultrasound imaging support program
A three-dimensional ultrasound imaging support apparatus includes: a processor configured to generate a three-dimensional ultrasound image based on a plurality of two-dimensional ultrasound images which are imaged by an ultrasound probe at different positions of a certain portion of a subject and an imaging position of the ultrasound probe for each imaging; estimate an imaging portion corresponding to the two-dimensional ultrasound image and to the three-dimensional ultrasound image; determine, by using a guideline in which a plurality of imaging targets to be imaged are defined in advance for each portion of the subject, for the estimated imaging portion, whether or not all of the plurality of imaging targets defined in advance in the guideline are imaged; and perform notification indicating that the imaging target which is not imaged is present in a case where it is determined that the imaging target which is not imaged is present. |
| US12048590B2 |
Liver disease activity estimation with ultrasound medical imaging
Ultrasound-based estimation of disease activity, such as for NAS or other activity index for NAFLD for liver disease, is provided. Ultrasound measures acoustic scatter and shear wave propagation parameters, such as measuring acoustic backscatter coefficient, shear wave velocity, and shear wave damping ratio. A score for the disease activity is determined from these scatter and shear wave propagation parameters. The physician may be assisted by relatively inexpensive and rapid ultrasound as compared to biopsy or MRI based scoring in scoring activity of a disease, such as NAFLD. Ultrasound imaging is more readily available and less expensive and MRI, and is non-invasive. |
| US12048589B2 |
Guided ultrasound imaging
The present disclosure describes imaging systems configured to generate volumetric images of a target feature based on anatomical landmarks identified during an ultrasound scan and in accordance with a user-selected view. Systems can include an ultrasound transducer configured to acquire echo signals responsive to ultrasound pulses transmitted toward a target region. A processor coupled with the transducer may present illustrative volumetric images of the target feature, each image corresponding to a particular view, for a user to select. The processor can then identify anatomical landmarks corresponding to the target feature embodied within 2D image frames, and based on the identified landmarks and user-selected view, provide instructions for manipulating the transducer to a target local to generate a 2D image frame specific to the view. Echo signals are then acquired at the target locale and used to generate an actual volumetric image of the target feature corresponding to the user-selected view. |
| US12048588B2 |
Ultrasound diagnostic apparatus and diagnosis assistance method
An image analyzer unit performs lesion site detection for each tomographic image. In response to a lesion site detection state, the image analyzer unit outputs a position data array and a size data array that represent temporal change in position and size of the lesion site. A rate of change calculator unit calculates a rate of change that represents a degree of temporal change in tomographic image content. A smoother unit smooths the position data array and the size data array in accordance with the rate of change. A mark is generated based on the smoothed position data array and the smoothed size data array. |
| US12048578B2 |
Determining a target position of an X-ray device
Disclosed is a computer-implemented method for determining a target position of an X-ray device which encompasses acquiring image data describing an anatomical structure of a patient, for example, by means of a 3D scan, and registering the image data relative to a coordinate system of the patient, for example by means of a navigation system (embodied by registered image data). Furthermore, a trajectory of an implant positioned within the anatomical structure relative to the patient coordinate system is acquired (embodied by trajectory data). A target position of an X-ray device for acquiring an X-ray image of at least part of the implant is determined based on the registered image and the acquired trajectory of the implant (embodied by X-ray device position data). |
| US12048576B2 |
Method and apparatus for generating a panoramic layer image
A method for generating a panoramic layer image of an object to be imaged, by employing a 2D panoramic X-ray device, the object being imaged by projecting X-rays generated by an X-ray source through the object in a projection direction and recording the X-rays with an X-ray detector. Several 2D X-ray projection images are continuously recorded from various imaging directions while the X-ray source and the X-ray detector move around the object. At least one panoramic layer image is calculated from the recorded 2D X-ray projection images using a reconstruction method. The panoramic layer image is calculated by selecting and employing at least one partial area from at least two 2D X-ray projection images in relation to an active sensor area. |
| US12048571B2 |
Near 2Pi Compton camera for medical imaging
To capture more emitted photons with a Compton camera, the scatter detector is tilted (non-orthogonal angle) relative to a radial from the isocenter of the imaging system. The tilt creates a greater volume for scatter interaction. To capture more scatter photons, the catcher detector is non-planar, such as a multi-faced detector at least partially surrounding a volume behind the scatter detector. The tilted scatter detector alone, the non-planar catcher detector alone, or the tilted scatter detector and the non-planar catcher detector are used in the Compton camera. |
| US12048565B2 |
System and methods for differentiating mental disorders and predicting medication-class response in patients using resting state functional MRI scans
The present invention is directed to a system and methods of predicting undiagnosed mental disorders in a patient and determining the best medication-class treatment for the mental disorder through the analysis of functional magnetic resonance imaging of functional connectivity of the brain representative of a certain mental disorder. |
| US12048562B2 |
Reducing perceived latency of catheters
In one embodiment, a system includes a catheter, at least one position sensor to provide position signal(s) indicative of a position of a distal end of the catheter over time, a first smoothing filter to provide first filtered position signal(s) responsively to the position signal(s) and a first filtering level, a second smoothing filter to provide second filtered position signal(s) responsively to the position signal(s) and a second filtering level, wherein the second filtering level provides more smoothing than the first filtering level, and processing circuitry to find first and second position coordinates of the distal end responsively to the first and second filtered position signal(s), respectively, generate, and render to a display, an anatomical map of a body part responsively to the second position coordinates, and render a representation of the distal end to the display while showing movement of the distal end responsively to the first position coordinates. |
| US12048561B2 |
Wearable assembly comprising a wearable article and an electronics module
The wearable article (200) comprises a sensing component. The electronics module (100) is removably coupled to the wearable article (200). The electronics module comprises a housing and a processor disposed within the housing (101). An interface element (121, 123) interfaces with the sensing component so as to receive signals from the sensing component and provide the same to the processor. A sensor (105) is disposed within the housing (101). The sensor (105) monitors a property of the environment external the electronics module (100) through the housing (101). The housing (101) is constructed such that the sensor (105) has line of sight through the housing (101). |
| US12048560B2 |
Vein scanner configured for single-handed lifting and use
A vein imager includes: a housing with first and second portions respectively proximate to first and second ends of the imager; a first light source that emits a first wavelength; an optical detector responsive to the first wavelength and which converts a received vein image into a signal; a second light source that emits a second wavelength; one or more buttons protruding from the housing; and at least one exit opening in the housing for emission of light from the light sources. The first housing portion houses the light sources, the optical detectors, and includes the exit opening. The second housing portion, which houses a battery, is narrower than the first portion to be hand-holdable permitting single-handed lifting and use of the imager, which single-hand lifting and use does not cover the exit opening, and simultaneously permits actuation of the one or more buttons while holding the second housing portion. |
| US12048554B2 |
EEG recording and analysis
One embodiment provides a method, including: obtaining EEG data from one or more single channel EEG sensor worn by a user; classifying, using a processor, the EEG data as one of nominal and abnormal; and providing an indication associated with a classification of the EEG data. Other embodiments are described and claimed. |
| US12048553B2 |
Medical analyzer using mixed model inversions
Systems and methods are provided for medical diagnosis and analysis using mixed model inversions. For example, a medical analyzer using mixed model inversions according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can be used to diagnose traumatic brain injury (TBI), which allows for isotropic and anisotropic inversions to be performed, enabling more accurate information about brain stiffness to be obtained. |
| US12048552B2 |
Electromyography processing apparatus, electromyography processing method and electromyography processing program
An electromyography processing apparatus comprises a storage device that stores the electromyography data of the predetermined muscle; and an onset detection unit configured to determine that a portion is an onset portion based on the electromyography of a sliding window for onset detection and a threshold value; wherein the onset detection unit further comprises a threshold value determination unit configured to determine the threshold value based on the electromyography of a sliding window for threshold value detection. |
| US12048551B2 |
Modular NeuroNet-VII intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring system
The invention provides an advanced, modular, intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM) system, referred to as a “NeuroNet-VII” System, which is the first IONM system designed with a USB hub architecture comprising serially-connected functional “pods which provides multi-modality simultaneous data acquisition which supports all data types useful in operating rooms, diagnostic laboratories, intensive care units, and epilepsy monitoring units. The unique pod architecture makes the IONM system highly modular compared to current systems which typically place components in a limited number of centralized enclosures. The modular architecture of the invention also provides for real-time collection of data so that information may be communicated with a remotely-located physician; a user needs only to purchase pods that are needed; repair of a single pod may easily be replaced without disabling the entire system; and advances in hardware designs may be implemented for a specific pod without requiring replacement of the entire system. |
| US12048549B1 |
Street greening quality detection method based on physiological activation recognition
A street greening quality detection method based on physiological activation recognition is provided. The street greening quality detection method includes establishing a greening quality factor index system, and obtaining and uniformly processing street greening images; collecting raw data, and performing reclassification and differential wave processing on the raw data to obtain valid physiological data that can be used for activation feature recognition of greening quality factors; calculating physiological activation feature parameters, training the physiological activation feature parameters by transfer learning fusion to determine importance of physiological activation features, and recognizing weighted average greening activation indexes of the greening quality factors; analyzing weighted average greening activation index data of the greening quality factors to form a street greening quality detection model; and inputting annotated street samples to be analyzed into the street greening quality detection model to obtain annotated results of street greening quality grading detection target data. |
| US12048547B2 |
Seamlessly embedded heart rate monitor
This is directed to an electronic device having an integrated sensor for detecting a user's cardiac activity and cardiac electrical signals. The electronic device can include a heart sensor having several leads for detecting a user's cardiac signals. The leads can be coupled to interior surfaces of the electronic device housing to hide the sensor from view, such that electrical signals generated by the user can be transmitted from the user's skin through the electronic device housing to the leads. In some embodiments, the leads can be coupled to pads placed on the exterior of the housing. The pads and housing can be finished to ensure that the pads are not visibly or haptically distinguishable on the device, thus improving the aesthetic qualities of the device. Using the detected signals, the electronic device can identify or authenticate the user and perform an operation based on the identity of the user. In some embodiments, the electronic device can determine the user's mood from the cardiac signals and provide data related to the user's mood. |
| US12048546B2 |
Device, system and use of a catheter system to record and map cardiac rhythm
A catheter system to record and map electrical signals by cardiac tissues before, during, and/or after the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias in a group of patients. The system can include an elongated body; a distal electrode assembly comprising a proximal stem, a plurality of spines emanating from the stem; and a plurality of nonconductive spine covers, each surrounding a respective spine. Each spine can cover one or more tensile members of the respective spine cover. The system can be configured to achieve clinically improved performance and safety of catheter configurations as to accessibility into target areas of a beating heart. |
| US12048542B2 |
Squeeze activated blood collection set
A shieldable needle device (12) with a needle cannula (28), a hub (44) supporting the needle cannula, and a tip guard (24) axially movable along the needle cannula where, upon transition, the tip guard protectively surrounds the distal end (42) of the needle cannula. The needle device includes a pair of wings (60) extending laterally from opposing sides of the tip guard and connected to the hub. The pair of wings are transitionable between a first position and a second position, wherein transition of the pair of wings advances the tip guard from a proximal position to a shielding distal position. The wings include protrusions (66) which cause the longitudinal axis of the needle cannula to become offset from the opening (52) of the tip guard during advancement of the tip guard preventing the needle cannula from being reinserted through the tip guard after the tip guard has been transitioned to the distal position. |
| US12048541B2 |
Blood sequestration device and method
A blood sequestration device configured to isolate an initial, potentially contaminated portion of blood from the flow of blood of a patient, prior to directing the flow of blood to an outlet port where the blood can be accessed. The blood sequestration device including a body member having an interior wall defining a fluid conduit having a distal portion, a first proximal portion, and a second proximal portion, wherein the first proximal portion defines a sequestration chamber configured to isolate an initial portion of blood of a flow of blood, a vent path configured to enable the escape of gas initially trapped within the sequestration chamber. |
| US12048534B2 |
Systems and methods for securing a tissue site to a sensor
Systems, methods, and apparatuses for enabling non-invasive, physiological sensors to obtain physiological measurements from a region of tissue of a patient are disclosed. Anchoring components can attach to patient tissue sites and sensor heads such that the tissue sites do not move during sensing. Interlocking mechanisms maintain tissue sites within a limited range of horizontal movement and vertical distance from the sensor head. |
| US12048529B1 |
Hardware sensor system for improved sleep detection
A hardware sensor system comprising a piezo sensor outputting charge data corresponding to a motion, an insulated cable from the piezo sensor to a receiver, to transmit the charge data, an insulated charge to voltage converter on the receiver, the insulated charge to voltage converter converting the charge data to voltage data, an analog-to-digital converter to convert the voltage data to digital data, and an uploader to upload the data to a server for processing. |
| US12048526B2 |
Devices and methods of calculating and displaying continuously monitored tidal breathing flow-volume loops (TBFVL) obtained by non-invasive impedance-based respiratory volume monitoring
Methods and systems of displaying flow-volume loops of a patient and variability of the flow-volume loops across measured breaths are disclosed. The methods comprise obtaining a physiological dataset of the patient on a data acquisition device, applying a smoothing and curve fitting algorithm to the physiological dataset on a processing device to obtain real-time volume and flow data at a plurality of time instances, applying a visualization algorithm on the processing device to the volume and flow data to create a series of flow-volume loops based on the volume and flow data, and outputting a plot of the flow-volume loops on a display device to aid evaluation or diagnosis of the patient. |
| US12048525B2 |
Impedance reflector detection systems and methods for using them
An impedance reflector apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for detecting a marker implanted within tissue that includes a switch for changing a configuration of an antenna of the marker. The apparatus includes a set of transmit electrodes coupled to a signal generator for transmitting a drive current into tissue to generate an electromagnetic field around the marker, a set of receive electrodes configured to detect voltage signals within the tissue corresponding to the electromagnetic field, and a light source for delivering light pulses into the body to open and close the switch to change the configuration of the antenna of the marker. A processor coupled to the receive electrodes processes the detected voltage signals to identify changes in the electromagnetic field that are synchronized with the light pulses to determine whether the marker is operating properly. |
| US12048523B2 |
Method and system to facilitate intraoperative positioning and guidance
System and methods are disclosed to facilitate intra-operative procedures and planning. A method can include storing tracking data in memory, the tracking data being generated by a tracking system to represent a location of an object in a tracking coordinate system of the tracking system. The method can also include storing a patient-specific implicit model in memory, the patient-specific implicit model being generated based on image data acquired for the patient to define geometry of an anatomical structure of the patient. The method can also include registering the tracking data and the patient-specific implicit model in a common three-dimensional coordinate system. The method can also include generating an output visualization representing a location of the object relative to the geometry of the anatomical structure of the patient in the common coordinate system. |
| US12048515B2 |
Arterial compliance detector
A device which provides a measure of the compliance of a vessel wall based on a change in pressure, which causes the vessel to distend. The device comprises a coil and capacitor, forming a tank circuit. The coil is expandable and positioned along a portion of the vessel so that when the portion of the vessel expands or contracts, the coil will also expand or contract, changing the area in side the coil. This change in area alters the coil inductance, and therefore the resonant frequency of the tank circuit, which can be detected externally. |
| US12048514B2 |
Infrared thermography platform for determining vascular health of individuals
A thermal image analyzer includes a processor to receive a thermal image from at least one portable electronic device, with the thermal image being of an anatomical area of a patient, and determine an assessment on vascular health of the patient based on comparing the thermal image to a database of thermal images. The processor transmits the assessment in real-time to the at least one portable electronic device. |
| US12048512B2 |
Systems for using rescan data for dental procedures
Systems and methods are provided for using rescan data in dental procedures, such as the preparation of orthodontics and prosthodontics. A method may include receiving scan data of a patient's teeth, demarcating useful data from data that should be replaced, receiving rescan data, and replacing at least a portion of the scan data that should be replaced with at least a portion of data from the rescan data. |
| US12048510B2 |
Method, system, and software program product for controlling an excitation light source for endoscopic fluorescence imaging
A method for controlling an excitation light source for endoscopic fluorescence imaging. The method including: one of receiving an excitation light request signal by a switch on an endoscope or generating the excitation light request signal; at least when the excitation light request signal is present, evaluating at least one image detected by the endoscope in real time to determine whether the at least one image originates from inside or from outside of a body; and controlling the excitation light source to only generate excitation light with full power when the excitation light request signal is present and the evaluation indicates that the at least one image originates from inside of the body. Wherein the evaluation of the at least one image is determined by an artificial neural network. |
| US12048509B2 |
Method for surface scanning in medical imaging and related apparatus
A method and apparatus for surface scanning in medical imaging is provided. The surface scanning apparatus comprises an image source, a first optical fiber bundle comprising first optical fibers having proximal ends and distal ends, and a first optical coupler for coupling an image from the image source into the proximal ends of the first optical fibers, wherein the first optical coupler comprises a plurality of lens elements including a first lens element and a second lens element, each of the plurality of lens elements comprising a primary surface facing a distal end of the first optical coupler, and a secondary surface facing a proximal end of the first optical coupler. |
| US12048508B2 |
Direct in-vivo tumor imaging using optical applicator
An interoperative light therapy apparatus and method are disclosed. The apparatus includes an excitation light source, a plurality of light emitting devices and a plurality of light detecting fibers, wherein the plurality of light emitting devices produce a fluorescence light in cancerous cells of a patient treated with a photosensitizing medication. The fluorescence light is collected by the plurality of detector fibers and a digital spatial image of the cancerous cells is produced. The digital spatial image is useful for targeting the cancerous cells in a subsequent resection procedure. An interoperative light therapy apparatus is disclosed that further include a therapy light source that can deliver therapy light to the cancerous cells using the digital spatial image in the subsequent resection procedure. |
| US12048506B2 |
Patient physiological monitor mounting detection
A docking interface configured to dock with another device is provided. The docking interface includes an optical link module comprising a transceiver configured to transmit and receive optical signals; a magnetic field sensor element configured to generate an electrical signal in response to a magnetic field impinging thereon; and at least one processor configured to receive the electrical signal, compare a magnitude of the electrical signal to a proximity threshold value to generate a comparison result, and detect a docking event and an undocking event based on the comparison result. |
| US12048505B2 |
Master control device and methods therefor
Implementations relate to a master control device. In some implementations, a master control device includes a control body comprising a proximal end, a thumb grip portion, and a finger grip portion. The control body has a length configured to engage the proximal end of the control body in the palm of a hand of the user while the hand engages the thumb grip portion with a thumb of the hand and the finger grip portion with a finger of the hand. The control body is configured to allow the proximal end of the control body to be selectively engaged by the palm of the hand and selectively disengaged from the palm of the hand while the hand engages the thumb grip portion with the thumb of the hand and the finger grip portion with the finger of the hand. |
| US12048497B2 |
Safety mechanism for robotic bone cutting
Methods and systems for providing a safety mechanism for a robotically controlled surgical tool. Embodiments of the methods use sensors to detect parameters that vary by the tissue traversed by a surgical tool. The sensors detect signals arising from the interaction of the surgical tool with the tissue and provide this information to a robotic controller. For example, during drilling, the sensors may measure power, vibration, sound frequency, mechanical load, electrical impedance, and distance traversed according to preoperative measurements on a three-dimensional image set used for planning the tool trajectory. By comparing the detected output with that expected for the tool position based on the planned trajectory, identified discrepancies in output would indicate that the tool has veered from the planned trajectory. The robotic controller may then alter the tool trajectory, change the speed of the tool, or discontinue power to the tool, thereby preventing damage to underlying tissue. |
| US12048494B2 |
Navigating bronchial pathways
The present invention relates to navigating in bronchial pathways. In order to provide further improved navigation guidance, a sequence of 2D X-ray images of a region of interest of a bronchial structure with an intrathoracic device (visible in the X-ray images) inserted in a bronchial pathway is provided. The intrathoracic device is tracked in the 2D X-ray images and direction and magnitude of repetitory cardiovascular and respiratory induced motion is assessed based on the tracked intrathoracic device. The assessed motion is modelled and a navigation information indicative of a range of the modelled motion is generated. The navigation information is shown as a confidence reference (310), for example a rEBUS historical trajectory confidence reference, to a user operating the intrathoracic device. As an example, an augmented fluoroscopy 2D image (302) of a thorax region is registered and shown overlaid with segmentation (304) of the bronchial structure and target lesion (312). Further, a confidence reference (314) of the current position of the rEBUS catheter may also be shown. |
| US12048493B2 |
Camera tracking system identifying phantom markers during computer assisted surgery navigation
A camera tracking system for computer assisted navigation during surgery. Operations identify stray markers in a frame of tracking data from tracking cameras, and identify stray markers of a reference array. Stray markers of the reference array are designated assigned status and, otherwise, designated unknown status. The operations designate other of the assigned status stray markers and any of the unknown status stray markers along a same epipolar line of the tracking cameras as one of the assigned status stray markers as being epipolar ambiguous status. For each one of the epipolar ambiguous status stray markers, the operations estimate 3D locations where phantom markers can appear in the frame based on epipolar ambiguity of the tracking cameras when determining location of the one of the epipolar ambiguous status stray markers. The operations designate the unknown status stray markers within a threshold distance of the estimated 3D locations of phantom markers as being phantom status. |
| US12048491B2 |
Ultrasound probe with target tracking capability
An ultrasound imaging system is disclosed that can include an ultrasound probe including a transducer array configured to acquire ultrasound images, and a console including a processor and non-transitory computer-readable medium having stored thereon a plurality of logic modules that, when executed by the processor, are configured to perform operations including receiving an ultrasound image, detecting one or more targets within the ultrasound image, and generating a visualization from the ultrasound image to center the one or more detected targets within a displayed portion of the ultrasound image. Generating the visualization may include cropping the ultrasound image to center the one or more detected targets within a displayed portion of the ultrasound image. Generating the visualization may include increasing a magnification of a cropped portion of the ultrasound image to center the one or more detected targets within a displayed portion of the ultrasound image. |
| US12048488B2 |
Augmentation of images with source locations
Systems are provided for generating data representing electromagnetic states of a heart for medical, scientific, research, and/or engineering purposes. The systems generate the data based on source configurations such as dimensions of, and scar or fibrosis or pro-arrhythmic substrate location within, a heart and a computational model of the electromagnetic output of the heart. The systems may dynamically generate the source configurations to provide representative source configurations that may be found in a population. For each source configuration of the electromagnetic source, the systems run a simulation of the functioning of the heart to generate modeled electromagnetic output (e.g., an electromagnetic mesh for each simulation step with a voltage at each point of the electromagnetic mesh) for that source configuration. The systems may generate a cardiogram for each source configuration from the modeled electromagnetic output of that source configuration for use in predicting the source location of an arrhythmia. |
| US12048486B2 |
Remote comprehensive eye examination system
An ophthalmic technician is present with a patient in an exam room to operate eye examination equipment and transmit patient information to remote location. At that remote location, a skilled technician is present to provide the necessary optical care, and may operate the phoropter from the remote location. Using video and/or teleconferencing equipment and a phoropter located in the patient examination room along with management software, the system works to determine the final optical prescription for the patient. That information, coupled with findings from other devices which are integrated with the management software, and that the patient uses locally, are reviewed by a remote-based optometrist or ophthalmologist. |
| US12048485B2 |
Surgery 3D visualization apparatus
An apparatus for obtaining an image of a cornea having a stereomicroscope configured to obtain and display 2D or 3D image content of an eye of a patient, with pupil imaging optics that form a pupil along an optical axis and a shutter configured to form a pattern of one or more apertures for light at the formed pupil. An input prism is configured to direct light to or from the optical axis, with optics configured to convey light along the optical axis to a sensor. |
| US12048483B2 |
Method for manufacturing optical device, optical device, non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, and color adjusting device
A method for manufacturing an optical device, includes obtaining a plurality of test images in each of which spectral intensities of a first color component, a second color component and a third color component are separately changeable, changing the spectral intensity of the first color component in at least a first test image, changing the spectral intensity of the second color component in at least a second test image, obtaining a spectral intensity Rs of the first color component and a spectral intensity Gs of the second color component satisfying a particular test condition when a subject is looking at the first and second test images, and manufacturing the optical device including an optical element configured to adjust spectral intensities of the first color component and the second color component, in light transmitted through the optical element, based on the spectral intensities Rs and Gs. |
| US12048482B2 |
Ophthalmic apparatus
An ophthalmic apparatus for examining an examinee's eye, comprising a face support member to support an examinee's face, a human detection member to detect whether or not the face is supported by the face support member, a notification member to give an announcement to an examinee or an examiner, and a control member to control the notification member based on a detection result of the human detection member. |
| US12048481B2 |
Ocular image data processing
A technique for generating a mapping relating values of a scan parameter of an ocular imaging apparatus that are indicative of scan locations in an eye at which the apparatus acquires digital images of imaged regions of the eye, to respective values of a conversion factor for calculating a distance between designated ocular features in the imaged regions, by: simulating light ray propagation to relate each value of the scan parameter in a sequence of scan parameter values to a corresponding location in a model eye; calculating, for each scan parameter value, a distance between the corresponding location in the model eye and a location in the model eye corresponding to an adjacent value in the sequence; and using the calculated distances to generate a respective value of the conversion factor for each scan parameter value. |
| US12048474B2 |
Systems and methods for performing a tissue seal
A method of performing a tissue seal utilizing a robotic surgical system includes grasping tissue between a pair of jaws of an electrosurgical instrument; displaying on a display a visual representation of the grasped tissue; emitting electrosurgical energy from the pair of jaws into the tissue; and displaying on the display a visual representation of a progress of the tissue seal. |
| US12048472B2 |
Electrosurgical instruments, jaw members thereof, and methods of manufacturing
A jaw member of an electrosurgical instrument includes an insulative spacer including a face and defining first and second elongated recesses on either side of the face, first and second cleats disposed at least partially within the first and second elongated recesses, respectively, a structural frame, and a tissue treating plate. The structural frame is configured to receive at least a portion of the insulative spacer therein such that first and second elongated sides of the structural frame at least partially overlap the first and second cleats, respectively. The first and second elongated sides are engaged with the first and second cleats, respectively, to thereby secure the insulative spacer relative to the structural frame with the face exposed. The tissue treating plate is disposed on the face of the insulative spacer and is adapted to connect to a source of energy to treat tissue therewith. |
| US12048469B2 |
Cryospray catheters
A cryosurgery system for application of medical-grade liquid nitrogen to a treatment area via a small, low pressure, open tipped catheter. The system includes a console, including a touch panel computer, a cryogen module, a suction module and an electronics module, and a disposable spray kit. Features include optional low cryogen flow setting to reduce the cryogen flow rate by 50%, improved cryogen flow consistency reducing pressure pulses and peaks, an integrated suction pump for improved consistency and self-checks, specified vent tube areas and corresponding maximum expected pressures during cryospray procedure; optional pressure sensing capability to monitor pressure during a treatment, and novel catheter designs of multilayer and flexible construction providing a variety of spray patterns. |
| US12048465B2 |
Sternal closure device with dual locking mechanism
A sternal closure device includes an insertion member, a receiver member and a joint locking mechanism. The joint locking mechanism includes a dual pawl assembly and a dual ratchet assembly. The dual pawl assembly includes a pair of pawl arms that include heads with outward facing teeth. The dual ratchet assembly includes a pair of ratchet arms with inward facing teeth that are configured for an intermeshed engagement with the teeth on the corresponding pawl arms. Alignment tabs on the ratchet arms are captured within guide channels on the receiver member. The configuration and number of the teeth contribute to the strength of the device. The locking mechanism contributes to efficiency, speed, and strength of the closure. |
| US12048461B2 |
Medical transverse connector having a floating bearing
A medical cross connector, a corresponding matching torque wrench, and a corresponding medical product set that includes the medical cross connector in combination with at least one bone implant and/or other matching surgical accessory. The medical cross connector includes a cross strut for connecting two longitudinal rods that can be brought into operative engagement for orientation of vertebrae of a spinal column, and at least one clamping head mounted pivotably on the cross strut in an angular bearing. The clamping head has a rod receptacle and a clamping screw. A clamping tooth applies a clamping force to one of the longitudinal rods when the rod is inserted into the rod receptacle. The clamping tooth is mounted pivotably about a pivot axis via a floating bearing. The floating bearing permits a pivoting movement and a lateral movement of the pivot axis of the clamping tooth. |
| US12048460B2 |
Spinal tethering devices, systems, and methods
Various implants and surgical techniques for dynamic spinal tethering systems are discussed. In an example, a spinal tethering system can comprise a flexible elongate spinal tethering cord and a plurality of vertebral implants connecting the cord across at least four spinal levels. In this example, each vertebral implant of the plurality of vertebral implants can include a dynamic head coupling each vertebral implant to the cord. The dynamic head of each vertebral implant can be configured to share cord tension across multiple spinal levels by releasing a first tension generated at a first level between two vertebral implants of the plurality of vertebral implants to generate a second tension across two spinal levels between three vertebral implants of the plurality of vertebral implants, wherein the second tension is lower than the first tension. |
| US12048456B2 |
Systems and methods for guiding surgical tools
The present disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for guiding surgical tools to a surgical site, and more particularly, to systems and methods for guiding a tool sheath of a delivery system to a surgical site such as a location in a subject's brain and associated surgical procedures. |
| US12048454B2 |
Knife cartridge and sealing instrument
An instrument (10) that comprises a cartridge seat (24) for a knife cartridge (25). The knife cartridge (25) holds a knife (30), preferably in protected safe position in which the blade (32) of the knife (30) is reliably retained inside the housing (26) of the knife cartridge (25) during non-use, particularly if the knife cartridge (25) is not inserted in the sealing instrument (10). This concept leads to increased handling safety for the medical staff. |
| US12048449B2 |
Articulating ultrasonic surgical instruments and systems
An articulating ultrasonic surgical end effector includes a clevis, a transducer housing pivotably coupled to the clevis, an ultrasonic transducer disposed within the transducer housing, a waveguide extending distally from the ultrasonic transducer, an ultrasonic blade disposed at the distal end of the waveguide, a shaft extending distally from the transducer housing about at least a portion of the ultrasonic blade, and a clamp arm pivotably coupled to the shaft and movable relative to the ultrasonic blade between an open position and a clamping position. Ultrasonic energy produced by the ultrasonic transducer is transmitted along the waveguide to the ultrasonic blade for treating tissue therewith. |
| US12048444B2 |
Interventional medical device having reduced fracture risk
An interventional medical device, and method of manufacturing the same, is provided to reduce risk to the patient of a fracture of the interventional medical device. At least one portion of the interventional medical device that is subject to fracture and migration within a patient is identified. A membrane is applied over each portion of the interventional medical device that is subject to fracture and migration, such that any fractured portion of the interventional medical device is tied together by the membrane. |
| US12048441B2 |
Orthopedic broach
An orthopedic broach is disclosed. The orthopedic broach includes a cutting tip and a broach handle. The broach handle includes a lever, a spring, and a latch. The lever is movably coupled to the handle and to an end of the spring. The latch is movably coupled to the handle and the opposite end of the spring. In use, the lever is movable from an opened position, where the latch is positioned in a released position, so that the cutting tip can be inserted into the handle, to a closed position where the latch is moved to an engaged position wherein the cutting tip is securely coupled to the latch, and thus the handle. The handle includes a spring stop to prevent the spring from further deflection to prevent the latch from moving to the released position and thus prevent decoupling of the cutting tip when excessive forces are applied. |
| US12048436B2 |
Filling material for treating chronic venous insufficiency and a corresponding insertion method
The present invention introduces a material, i.e. a device, which is insertable into a vein of a outer parts of a sheath, two-sidedly adhesive tubular material with a supporting material and protrusions, either a balong or an inner protective film, and a control cable for the insertion and extraction of the device along the vein. The supporting material may be compressed initially, and after removal of the outer part of the sheath, the supporting material with protrusions will expand towards the vein walls. After removal of the inner part of the sheath and the control cable, the treated vein area can be manually pressed on top of the skin, thus closing the vein through inner and outer adherence of the material. The protrusions may have a barbed shape. |
| US12048434B2 |
Systems and methods for suture failure detection during surgical stapling
A computer-implemented method for controlling a surgical stapling instrument for stapling tissue includes advancing an anvil assembly in relation to a staple cartridge to a first position defining a tissue gap between the staple cartridge and the anvil assembly and clamping tissue, the clamped tissue including a suture, measuring a first force of tissue compression of the tissue clamped within the tissue gap with the anvil assembly at a first time point, determining whether the measured first force is greater than a threshold, measuring a second force of tissue compression of the tissue clamped within the tissue gap at a second time point in response to the determination that the first force is greater than the threshold, determining whether the suture failed based on the measured second force being an amount less than the measured first force, and stopping the advancing of the anvil assembly based on the determined suture failure. |
| US12048433B2 |
Surgical device for controlled anchoring in the intestine
A surgical anchor device for being anchored on the mucous membrane of the inner wall of the intestine, the device having a temporary anchor element presenting anchoring that can be modified in a controlled manner and having a first substantially cylindrical multiply-perforated wall presenting properties of radial elasticity whereby the first wall presents an outer diameter that can be varied in controlled manner, wherein a portion of the inner surface of the first wall is lined with an independent leakproof inner sheath having only its longitudinal ends fastened to the anchor element to define a suction chamber between the inner sheath and the first wall, the temporary anchor element being coupled to a flexible or semi-rigid tube extending outside the anchor element, an open end of the injection-suction tube opening out into the suction chamber enabling air to be injected into or sucked out from the suction chamber. |
| US12048432B2 |
Rotating mechanism and surgical stapler
A swing head mechanism and a medical stapler. The swing head mechanism comprises a rotating component, a swing head pull rod (93), and a housing. At least one first fitting member and at least one second fitting member are respectively provided on the outside of the rotating component and the inside of the housing. When the rotating component rotates relative to the housing until the first fitting member is opposite to the second fitting member, the first fitting member and the second fitting member form an elastic embedding fit. The swing head mechanism facilitates an operator to set different swing angles of a stapler head portion, and can avoid uncontrollable swing of the stapler head portion. |
| US12048431B2 |
Material combinations and processing methods for a surgical instrument
Surface preparation for sliding surfaces can enhance wear performance for surgical instruments such as surgical staplers which include reusable mechanisms that are used multiple times with single use reload cartridges. To reduce the potential for galling wear in a metal-to-metal sliding engagement, a combination of surface hardening, surface finish, and surface coatings can be applied to metallic components of a surgical instrument. Surface hardening techniques can allow further manufacturing operations such as welding without compromising the strength of the underlying metal substrate. With stainless steel metal substrates, as surface or case hardening techniques can reduce corrosion resistance, a surface coating can be applied to inhibit surface oxidation as well as provide a barrier to metal-to-metal contact. A further lubricious coating layer such as a bone wax coating layer can enhance galling resistance. |
| US12048426B2 |
Orthopedic surgical system including surgical access systems, distraction systems, and methods of using same
A surgical access system includes a connector including an arm, a coupling element, a rod, and a ridged slider. The arm includes first and second notched sections disposed in opposed lateral sides thereof. The coupling element includes a body section defining an opening therethrough, and opposed tabs protruding therefrom that are configured to receive the second notched section therebetween such that the arm is pivotably coupled to the coupling element. The rod includes a shaft having a plurality of angled grooves defined partially along a length thereof. The rod extends through the opening of the coupling element and the first notched section of the arm. The ridged slider includes a first surface having a plurality of ridges extending along a partial length thereof. The ridged slider extends through the coupling element with the plurality of ridges operably engaged with the plurality of angled grooves of the rod. |
| US12048424B2 |
Actuation lockout for a surgical instrument
Embodiments of a surgical instrument including an actuation lockout system as well as its method of use are disclosed. In one embodiment, a surgical instrument includes a trigger and a driveshaft coupled to the trigger such that actuation of the trigger causes the driveshaft to move from a first position to a second position, thereby resulting in deployment of a surgical fastener. An actuation lockout system restrains distal movement of the driveshaft until a force greater than or equal to a threshold force is applied to the trigger. |
| US12048423B2 |
Bone marrow harvesting needle improvements
A bone marrow aspiration device and associated method includes an introducer needle assembly and an aspiration needle assembly. The introducer needle assembly includes an introducer cannula having proximal and distal ends, each end including an opening, and a screw assembly coupled to the introducer handle. The screw assembly includes a threaded tube and a lead screw receivable in the threaded tube. An outer cover is disposed around and in sealing engagement with the threaded tube and the lead screw. The aspiration needle assembly is receivable in the introducer cannula and includes an aspiration cannula forming a channel for aspirating bone marrow and including a flexible portion that extends from a distal end along a length of the aspiration cannula. A length of the aspiration cannula that extends beyond the distal end of the introducer cannula is adjustable by advancing the lead screw into or reversing the lead screw out of the threaded tube. |
| US12048421B2 |
Saliva detection device, saliva detection system and operation method thereof
A saliva detection device, a saliva detection system and an operation method of the same are provided. The saliva detection device includes a flexible friction power generation assembly configured to supply power to the saliva detection device and including: a first electrode; a first macromolecule polymer layer which is disposed in contact with a surface of the first electrode and has a concave-convex structure on a surface thereof distal to the first electrode; a second macromolecule polymer layer having a concavo-convex structure on a surface thereof proximal to the first macromolecule polymer layer and a second electrode disposed in contact with a surface of the second macromolecule polymer layer distal to the concavo-convex structure thereof, in response to flexible deformation of the flexible friction power generation assembly, the concavo-convex structures of the first macromolecule polymer layer and the second macromolecule polymer layer rub against each other. |
| US12048420B1 |
Dental clamp retractor
A dental clamp retractor includes tongue and cheek retractor portions separated by a clamp bow having an arcuate shape. A buccal extension arm extends laterally outward from the clamp bow to the cheek retractor portion. A buccal gauze holder is connected to the clamp bow by a flexible arm. The tongue retractor portion connects to the clamp bow by a lingual extension arm. A lingual gauze holder is connected to the clamp bow by a flexible arm. The cheek retractor portion may have a larger surface area than the tongue retractor portion and be formed of an elastomer. The buccal gauze holder and lingual gauze holder may be formed by clips. A dental procedure includes applying the dental clamp retractor to a patient to retract the tongue and cheek and hold gauze on a buccal and/or labial side of a tooth surface of the patient. |
| US12048418B2 |
Multi-angle imaging platform
A system and method are provided for controlling achieving fine angle control within small diameter devices. An imaging device is provided with a multi-angle imaging platform. In some embodiments, a flexible printed circuit board (PCB) is provided with conductors and a camera angle activator pivot for rotating the camera head. In some embodiments, a ball and socket joint is used to rotate the camera head within a distal end of the elongate shaft. In some embodiments, a spring mechanism is used to rotate the camera head within a distal end of the elongate shaft. In some embodiments, the viewing angle of the imaging device is adjusted via movement of an inner tube with respect to an outer tube and corresponding adjustment of the flexible PCB, ball and socket joint, and/or spring mechanism. |
| US12048415B2 |
Color correction device for medical apparatus
A color conversion section for an imaging device carries out conversion to imaging data imaged by each medical imaging device for eliminating differences in color property of each imaging device, and generates standard color graphic data. To this standard color graphic data, a color conversion section for highlighting a specific tissue carries out color conversion for highlighting a designated specific biotissue, such as a blood vessel, to generate specific tissue highlighted graphic data. To this specific tissue highlighted graphic data, a color conversion section for a monitor carries out conversion for eliminating differences in color property of each monitor to generate display data. Color monitors display graphics based on this display data. |
| US12048413B2 |
Diagnostic assistance method, diagnostic assistance system, diagnostic assistance program, and computer-readable recording medium storing therein diagnostic assistance program for disease based on endoscopic image of digestive organ
A diagnostic assistance method for a disease based on an endoscopic image of a digestive organ with use of a convolutional neural network (CNN). A diagnostic assistance method for a disease based on an endoscopic image of a digestive organ with a CNN trains the CNN using a first endoscopic image of the digestive organ and at least one final diagnosis result on positivity or negativity to the disease in the digestive organ, a past disease, a severity level, and information corresponding to a site where an image is captured, the final diagnosis result corresponding to the first endoscopic image, and the trained CNN outputs at least one of a probability of the positivity and/or the negativity to the disease, a probability of the past disease, a severity level of the disease, an invasion depth of the disease, and a probability corresponding to the site where the image is captured. |
| US12048409B2 |
Portable surface cleaning apparatus
A hand vacuum cleaner has a cyclonic stage. A suction motor is provided in a housing. The housing has a first portion and a second portion wherein the second portion has a post-motor filter and the second portion is removably mounted to a first portion. The hand vac has a handle provided on the first portion of the housing. The sidewall of the second portion extends 360° around the cyclone axis of rotation and the suction motor axis of rotation, extends axially over the post-motor filter, forms part of an outer surface of the hand vacuum cleaner and comprises a rearmost removable sidewall portion of the hand vacuum cleaner body. |
| US12048408B2 |
Dish washer
A distribution cap is configured to couple to a nozzle of a dish washer and to guide air from the nozzle to be discharged in a discharge direction. The distribution cap includes a fitting pipe configured to couple to the nozzle, a first bypass pipe that is connected to the fitting pipe and extends in a direction different from the discharge direction, where the first bypass pipe is configured to be positioned above the nozzle based on the fitting pipe being coupled to the nozzle, and a second bypass pipe that extends from an end portion of the first bypass pipe in the discharge direction, where the second bypass pipe defines a discharge opening at an end portion thereof. |
| US12048407B2 |
Household appliance, in particular dishwasher
A household appliance includes: a treatment container having a treatment compartment and a loading opening for loading items to be treated; a treatment compartment door by which the loading opening is closeable; and a camera for visually detecting the treatment compartment. An area of the treatment compartment detectable by the camera is adjustable. |
| US12048404B2 |
Floor cleaning system, flat headed mop and mop pad
A mop pad, a flat headed mop, and a surface cleaning system is provided. The mop pad comprising a cleaning layer configured to remove contaminants from a surface being cleaned. A backing layer is coupled to the cleaning layer, the backing layer having a fastener configured to couple the backing layer to a mop head. At least one insert member coupled between at least one of the backing layer and the cleaning layer, the at least one insert being arranged adjacent an end of the mop pad. |
| US12048399B2 |
Devices, systems, and methods for dispensing a fluid
Portable sanitization fluid dispensing devices, systems including such devices, and methods for using such devices are described herein. Such devices, systems, and methods may assist in ensuring proper hand sanitization in sensitive environments, such as medical facilities, laboratories, food and drug preparation facilities, and the like. Devices and systems disclosed herein may be adaptive to, e.g., changing schedules, different users, and different environments. |
| US12048395B2 |
Twist off container and coupling assembly for a micro puree machine
A twist off container and coupling assembly of a micro puree machine includes a container and a coupling on the micro puree machine. An interior surface of the coupling has at least one ramped slot that is angled relative to a lower annular surface of the coupling. The container has at least one protrusion correspondingly angled relative to an upper annular surface of the container. The protrusion is configured to engage the slot when the container is rotated in a clockwise direction and to disengage from the slot when the container is rotated in a counter-clockwise direction. When the container is rotated, the container moves both axially and rotationally relative to the coupling. |
| US12048387B2 |
Drinking vessel with a spillage receptacle
The invention discloses a drinking vessel comprising a beverage container and a spillage receptacle, the latter having an opening which excessively encompasses the vertical projection of the widest outer periphery of the beverage container. The spillage receptacle further comprises an annulated top surface designed to maintain the spillage in the spillage receptacle while the drinking vessel is tilted. The invention also provides a drinking vessel comprising a beverage container, a spillage receptacle which encompasses the vertical projection of the widest outer periphery of the beverage container, and an annulated draining surface (e.g. a funnel) wherein the top end of the spillage receptacle has a wider diameter than a lower holding portion of the drinking vessel, thus protecting the hand of the holder from spillage. |
| US12048385B2 |
Molded fiber cutlery
The present disclosure is directed to biodegradable cutlery, and more specifically to spoons, forks, and knives. The biodegradable cutlery includes a plurality of recesses disposed on the handle forming a rib to resist twisting and bending. An indentation may be disposed along a neck of the cutlery to enhance stability further. |
| US12048384B2 |
Temperature reducing systems and methods
An apparatus for cooling a food item may include a base and a top, the top and the base defining an interior chamber configured to receive the food item, and a fan coupled to the top and configurable in an operating mode and an off mode, wherein the fan moves air within the interior chamber when in the operating mode. The apparatus may include a temperature sensor to measure a temperature of the food item within the interior chamber and provide a temperature signal representative of that temperature, at least one user input allowing a user to select a cooling parameter, and a control unit adapted to receive the temperature signal and the cooling parameter, wherein the control unit is configured to switch the fan from the operating mode to the off mode when the cooling parameter has been met. |
| US12048380B2 |
Spring core with integrated cushioning layer
A spring core is provided that includes a plurality of coil springs having an upper portion and a lower portion that collectively define an interior cavity. The spring core further includes a continuous upper fabric layer that covers each coil spring and defines a recess in the interior cavity of each coil spring. A cushioning layer is positioned atop the continuous upper fabric layer and extends into the recess in the interior cavity of each coil spring. A mattress assembly is further provided that includes the spring core, an upper body supporting layer, and a lower foundation layer. Methods of producing a spring core are further provided. |
| US12048379B2 |
Foam padding having hollow volumes and a flexible band
A foam padding (10) is disclosed. The foam padding (10) has sections (32, 34), each covering at least one hollow volume (12, 14) of the padding said padding (10) including a flexible elongated band (20) for transferring thermal energy from at least one hollow volume (12) in a first one of said sections (32) in the event of excess thermal energy towards at least one hollow volume (14) in a second section (34) in the padding (10) not containing excess thermal energy. The band (20) has a continuous electrically conducting layer (22) with a defined area extending from at least one first section (32) to another different second section (34). |
| US12048378B2 |
Interlocking means and piece of furniture comprising the same
The present invention relates to an interlocking means for connecting a first panel, second panel and a leg of a piece of furniture with each other, wherein the interlocking means comprises an elongated element and a brace element. The elongated element comprises a portion configured to be attached to a first surface of the first panel and a first surface of the second panel and either a securing means configured to receive an interconnection element protruding from the leg or an interconnection element configured to match a securing means formed in the leg. The brace element comprises a portion configured to be attached to a second surface of the first panel and a second surface of the second panel and a through opening configured to receive the interconnection element. |
| US12048375B2 |
Convertible display and storage bin
A collapsible storage bin comprising a base, at least two sidewalls each rotatably coupled to the base, and at least one corner rail. Each of the at least two sidewalls rotates from a storage position within the base to a use position extending out of the base. Opposing ends of each of the at least two sidewalls is formed by a channel open toward the channel of the other of the first side end and the second side end top to define a first coupling flange as part of the first side end and a second coupling flange as part of the second side end. The at least one corner rail includes a first planar segment and a second planar segment coupled edge-to-edge to each other. Each of the first planar segment and the second planar segment terminates with a return to form a different elongated reception channel open toward the other of the first planar segment and the second planar segment. The at least one corner rail selectively and slidably receives the first coupling flange of a first one of the at least two sidewalls within the elongated reception channel of the first planar segment, and the at least one corner rail selectively and slidably receives the second coupling flange of a second one of the at least two sidewalls within the elongated reception channel of the second planar segment to hold the at least two sidewalls substantially perpendicular to one another. |
| US12048374B2 |
Mobile workstation with adjustable height
A mobile workstation with adjustable height of the present disclosure may comprise a top assembly, an adjustment assembly, and a bottom assembly. Adjustment assembly may comprise telescopically engaged segments. One or more pulleys or pulley assemblies may be disposed within one or more of the segments to allow for withdrawing and retracting segments from one another at the same rate. Actuation of the raising or lowering of the overall height of the mobile workstation may be realized through either a manual actuation or an electronic element such as a linear actuator. |
| US12048373B2 |
Cosmetic applicator
An applicator for applying a cosmetic composition to the eyelashes or eyebrows including a core, at least one element attached to the core, each element including a central part fitted onto the core and at least one application member carried by the central part, this application member being hollow and comprising at least one cavity passing through it in one direction and having a closed or almost closed contour when viewed in this direction, and/or at least two adjacent application members forming at least one almost closed cavity between one another. |
| US12048365B2 |
Packaging device, notably for cosmetic products and/or cosmetic accessories
The device comprises a main tray 12 provided with an upper face 12a delimiting at least one compartment 16, and a lid 14 rotatably mounted on the main tray 12 between a closed position in which said lid covers at least said compartment 16, and at least one open position allowing access to said compartment. The main tray comprises a protruding pin 22 around which is rotatably mounted the lid 14, said lid comprising at least one snapping element cooperating with at least one complementary snapping element of the pin. The main tray further comprises a hole 34 extending from a lower face of said main tray and adapted for receiving a pin of an additional tray, said hole 34 being configured to delimit at least one snapping element adapted to cooperate with at least one complementary snapping element of the pin of said additional tray. |
| US12048362B2 |
Plastic bag having internal bag inserts and plastic bag having internal bag inserts and holding straps
A reusable plastic bag having as well as a reusable plastic bag with holding straps have internal bag inserts for receiving one or more beverage bottles. A plastic film layer is connected to the inside of a front and/or rear wail of the plastic bag at least in portions, by way of at least two welded or adhesively bonded areas which are spaced apart from one another and extend from a point spaced apart from a base edge of the bag towards or as far as an opening edge of the bag, so as to form the internal bag inserts, which are open towards the bag opening and are each configured and designed to receive one or more beverage bottles. |
| US12048359B2 |
Clasp for a bracelet
A clasp (1) for a watchstrap or bracelet including a central blade (2) and two movable blades (12), each movable blade (12) being hinged at one longitudinal end of the central blade (2), characterised in that each movable blade (12) has two side arms (13) intended for being received outside the side surfaces of the central blade (2) in closed configuration, these two side arms (13) comprising a first free end connected by a first pin (10) to a longitudinal end of the central blade (2), and a second end capable of receiving a second pin (30) for connection with a strand (40) of the watchstrap or bracelet, the central blade (2) comprising a hollow portion (4) in the central upper surface thereof for receiving such a second pin (30) arranged at the second end of the side arms (13) in the closed configuration of the clasp (1). |
| US12048357B2 |
Three-dimensional out sole having improved pattern quality and durability, and shoe comprising same
A three-dimensional out sole having a pattern having improved quality and durability has a dye permeated into the surface of the outsole. A depth to which the dye penetrating the micropores is 0.08 mm to 0.12 mm. The dye is permeated into the microspores through vacuum suction. The dye is digitally printed on a thermoplastic sheet. The thermoplastic sheet on which the dye is printed is heated to be softened with flexibility. The softened sheet having flexibility is closely attached to a surface of the shoe outsole having the three-dimensional shape through vacuum adsorption and then is permeated therein. |
| US12048353B2 |
Footwear with traction lugs bonded to a midsole
A footwear construction includes a sole assembly having a midsole of a first durometer and a plurality of separate, individually reactive lugs of a second, greater durometer bonded to the midsole. On soft terrain, the individual lugs can remain extended and can engage that terrain to provide grip and traction. On hard terrain, the individual lugs can independently compress into deformation regions of the midsole to enhance traction, so that the midsole also can optionally contact the terrain with portions of the lugs. The sole assembly can include a fabric embedded and encapsulated in the materials of the lugs and the midsole to mechanically bond the lugs to the midsole and impair delamination. The individual lugs can include caps extending into the midsole with voids filled with the midsole material to improve the lug securement. A related method of manufacture also is provided. |
| US12048348B2 |
Adjustable footbeds for footwear
A footbed having at least one of a thickness adjustment panel and a lateral adjustment fin, each configured to be moved between a first configuration and a second configuration, the first and second configurations providing different fits of a shoe into which the footbed is inserted. |
| US12048346B2 |
Footwear plate
A method of forming a plate for an article of footwear is disclosed. The method includes applying a first strand portion to a base layer including positioning adjacent segments of the first strand portion to form a first layer on the base layer. The adjacent segments of the first strand portion having a greater density across a width of the plate between a medial side and a lateral side at a midfoot region of the plate than at a forefoot region of the plate and at a heel region of the plate. The method also includes applying at least one of heat and pressure to the first strand portion and to the base layer to conform the first strand portion and the base layer to a predetermined shape. |
| US12048343B2 |
Cranial protection apparatus
An improved cranial protection apparatus is provided. The apparatus comprising a three-panel outer shell having an interlocking ridge system, wherein the three-panel outer shell includes a center shell and a pair of wing shells. The interlocking ridge system including a plurality of ridges configured to provide resistance on the outer shells during impact. The three-panel outer shell is configured to deform and reconstitute its shape via various mechanisms. A stopper is provided to limit the amount of deformation. |
| US12048340B2 |
Dual band adjustable belt loop fastening device
A dual band adjustable belt loop fastening device configured to extend between two or more belt loops on a garment and to selectively lessen the distance there between the belt loops to secure the waistline of a garment to a wearer and that is also configured to affix/attach items such as holsters, smartphones, or tools thereon or therein while in use. |
| US12048339B2 |
Garment for patients receiving treatment
A garment for patients receiving medical treatment is disclosed. The garment has a sleeve that has an outer surface and an inner surface each made of a first material, a fastener coupled to the sleeve and configured to open and close the sleeve, an inner lining attached to the inner surface of the sleeve. The inner lining is made of a second material that has a higher elasticity than the first material. The garment has a series of pockets disposed on the inner lining configured to hold a heating element to keep the patient's arms warm while in the treatment position. |
| US12048333B2 |
Cleaning tool with additional cleaning elements for an aerosol-generating device
The cleaning system for an aerosol-generating device comprises a first cleaning tool comprising a cleaning body having a cleaning head, and a housing configured to house at least part of the cleaning body. The housing is formed by a first cap and a second cap, wherein the second cap is configured to accommodate the cleaning head. The cleaning system further comprises a second cleaning tool comprising a first part acting as an engagement portion and a second part comprising a scraping surface. The first cleaning tool and the second cleaning tool are configured for cleaning different parts of the aerosol-generating device and the second cleaning tool is detachably accommodated in the first cleaning tool. |
| US12048330B2 |
Shisha cartridge with cap
A cartridge for housing an aerosol-forming substrate includes a body with one or more walls having a wall opening; a cavity in the body in fluid communication with the at least one wall opening; and a cap rotatably connected to the body, where the cap is movable between a first position, in which the wall opening is exposed, and a second position, in which the wall opening is closed by the cap. The cap includes electrical connection points to selectively heat a portion of the contents of the cartridge. |
| US12048329B2 |
Consumable for a smoking substitute device
A consumable for a smoking substitute device, the consumable comprising: a tank for storing an e-liquid; an outlet, wherein the outlet is configured to provide fluid communication between the tank and a mouthpiece aperture, so that the mouthpiece aperture receives an aerosol vapour formed from the e-liquid in use, wherein the outlet is integrally formed with the tank; and a support for maintaining a position of the outlet relative to the tank. |
| US12048326B2 |
Electronic cigarette and cartridge for an electronic cigarette
An electronic cigarette includes a main body portion and a mouthpiece portion, the mouthpiece portion being moveably connected to the main body portion by a connection mechanism. The main body portion includes a first cartridge seating configured to receive a first cartridge and the mouthpiece portion includes a second cartridge seating configured to receive a second cartridge. The connection mechanism is configured to enable the mouthpiece portion to move relative to the main body portion between: a closed position in which the first cartridge seating is enclosed in the electronic cigarette; and an open position in which the first cartridge seating is exposed such that a first cartridge can be received, while the main body and the mouthpiece portion remain connected to each other by the connection mechanism. |
| US12048323B2 |
Casting apparatus and method for the production of a cast sheet of a material containing alkaloids
The invention relates to a casting apparatus (100) to cast a sheet (50) of a material containing alkaloids, the casting apparatus including: ⋅ a casting box (10) adapted to contain a slurry (18) to be cast to form the sheet, the casting box defining an inner volume; ⋅ a slurry supply element (5) defining a supply channel (15) adapted to feed the slurry along a supply direction in the inner volume of the casting box from an inlet (90), the supply direction forming an angle with a horizontal plane comprised between about −45 degrees and about +45 degrees; ⋅ a movable support (2); ⋅ and a casting element (1) adapted to cast the slurry contained in the casting box onto the movable support so as to form the cast sheet. The invention also relates to a method to cast a sheet of a material containing alkaloids. |
| US12048320B2 |
Process for preparing high density, thermostable polysaccharide beads as food additives
The invention relates to a process for preparing very dense alginate gel beads including an active ingredient, and to the alginate gel beads obtainable by said process. Additionally, the invention also relates to a food product including these alginate gel beads and to the use of the alginate gel beads as a food additive. Also, the invention relates to a dry surface comprising the alginate gel beads of the invention, and to the use of the alginate gel beads for releasing a flavor or fragrance compound from a dry surface. |
| US12048313B2 |
Combination of 25-hydroxyvitamin D and antioxidants/anti-inflammatories for poultry ovarian health
This invention relates to the use of the combination of 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 (“25-OH D3”) and antioxidants/anti-inflammatories (ascorbic acid vitamin E and canthaxanthin) to make a premix or feed which can ameliorate various problems observed in poultry which have been subject to overfeeding. Feeds containing the 25-OH D3 and antioxidants/anti-inflammatories and premixes are also provided. |
| US12048311B2 |
Freeze-dried coffee powder and a method for the manufacture thereof
The present invention provides a method for the manufacture of a freeze-dried coffee powder, the method comprising: providing a coffee extract having from 40 wt % to 55 wt % solids; adding gas to the coffee extract in an amount of from 1 NL/kg to 5 NL/kg of coffee extract, to provide a gas-containing coffee extract at above atmospheric pressure; depressurising the gas-containing coffee extract to form a foamed coffee extract; cooling the foamed coffee extract to below −40° C. without shear, or with low shear, to form a frozen coffee extract, grinding the frozen coffee extract to a powder; and drying the powder, wherein the step of cooling the foamed coffee extract to below −40° C. comprises: (i) cooling the foamed coffee extract to a first temperature; (ii) cooling the foamed coffee extract from the first temperature to a second temperature lower than the first temperature; and (iii) cooling the foamed coffee extract from the second temperature to below −40° C., wherein the first temperature is 1° C. above a freezing point of the foamed coffee extract and wherein the second temperature is 3° C. below the freezing point, wherein step (ii) has a duration of from 5 to 90 minutes, preferably 10 to 60 minutes. |
| US12048304B2 |
Apparatus for biological material storage and transport
The present technology relates to apparatuses and methods for preserving biological material, for example cryopreserved biological material, such as cells, tissues, and organs for storage and/or transport. Apparatuses and methods of the present technology preserve biological material at a target temperature within a range of 8° C. to −40° C. for extended periods of time, for example at least 4 hours. The target temperature and extended period of time may be achieved with the use of cold sources such as phase change materials (PCMs) in combination with insulation materials, such as vacuum insulation panels (VIPs) and/or aerogels. |
| US12048303B2 |
Systems and methods to perfuse isolated tissue
Systems and methods to perfuse isolated tissue are provided to avoid ischemia-related tissue damage over an extended perfusion time is provided. A system can comprise a reservoir sized and dimensioned to contain a perfusate. A perfusion supply line can comprise a pump, a cooling system, an oxygenator, and at least one filter. The perfusion supply line can be in fluid communication with the reservoir to draw the perfusate from the reservoir and cool and oxygenate the perfusate. The system can also include an arterial line in fluid communication with the perfusion supply line to direct perfusate from the reservoir to the isolated tissue. A venous outflow can be in fluid communication with the isolated tissue to remove the perfusate from the isolated tissue. A perfusion return line can be in fluid communication with the venous outflow to return the perfusate from the isolated tissue to the reservoir. |
| US12048301B2 |
Bird or bat detection and identification for wind turbine risk mitigation
An automated system for mitigating risk from a wind turbine includes a plurality of optical imaging sensors. A controller receives and analyzes images from the optical imaging sensors to automatically send a signal to curtail operation of the wind turbine to a predetermined risk mitigating level when the controller determines from images received from the optical imaging sensors that an airborne animal is at risk from the wind turbine. |
| US12048296B2 |
Transgenic mouse for aglycosylated antibody production and use of aglycosylated antibody produced therefrom
The present disclosure relates to an aglycosylated antibody-producing transgenic mouse and the use of an aglycosylated antibody produced therefrom. When the transgenic mouse of the present disclosure is used, it is possible to easily produce aglycosylated antibodies against various target antigens, and to precisely diagnose disease by detecting a glycoprotein biomarker using the produced aglycosylated antibody. |
| US12048294B2 |
Enrichment apparatus and enrichment applications
The present invention features a method and apparatus for enriching the environment of an animal. The apparatus presents a stimulus to an animal, and the animal may input the correct response to the stimulus into an interface. Upon a correct response the apparatus delivers a treat, indication, or combination thereof to the animal. The apparatus may increase the complexity of the stimulus with each correct response. The apparatus may also be connected to social media to track and compare the results of the animal's actions with other animals. |
| US12048289B1 |
Animal litter box and feeder
An animal litter box and feeder are disclosed. Animals, such as rabbits, typically have an animal litter box and an animal feeder. The litter box disclosed is a multi-layer structure including a lower layer, at least one middle layer, and an upper layer. The lower layer is more rigid than one or both of the upper layer and the at least one middle layer, and composed of different materials than one or both of the upper layer and the at least one middle layer. For example, the lower layer may be rigid and composed of hard plastic, the upper layer may be semi-rigid and composed of paper, and the at least one middle layer may be non-rigid and composed of plastic. The multi-layer configuration for the animal litter box may be used in combination with an animal feeder in order to provide a combination animal litter box and feeder. |
| US12048288B2 |
Pea variety DLW-C720-0494-A11
The invention provides seed and plants of pea line DLW-C720-0494-A11. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of pea line DLW-C720-0494-A11 and to methods for producing a pea plant produced by crossing a plant of pea line DLW-C720-0494-A11 with itself or with another pea plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of pea line DLW-C720-0494-A11, including the seed, pod, and gametes of such plants. |
| US12048287B2 |
Soybean variety 5PTQP39
A novel soybean variety, designated 5PTQP39 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PTQP39, cells from soybean variety 5PTQP39, plants of soybean 5PTQP39, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PTQP39. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PTQP39 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PTQP39, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PTQP39, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PTQP39. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PTQP39 are further provided. |
| US12048281B2 |
Method for treating post-emergent rice
The present disclosure provides a method for treating rice. The method comprises the steps of: providing a domestic rice crop plant and at least one ACCase-inhibiting aryloxyphenoxypropanoate herbicide selected from the group consisting of quizalofop or an ester thereof, haloxyfop, fluazifop or an ester thereof, clodinafop, clodinafop-propargyl, diclofop, and diclofop-methyl; applying an effective amount (measured in g AI/Ha) of the at least one aryloxyphenoxypropanoate herbicide to the domestic rice crop plant, post-emergence; thereby creating a treated rice plant; and growing the resulting treated rice plant. |
| US12048279B2 |
Seed development device for Psammochloa villosa using condensate water in desert areas
A seed development device for Psammochloa villosa using condensate water in desert areas includes: a cultivation box, a top surface of the cultivation box is connected to a cooler and condensate water collecting units through a support frame. Each condensate water collecting unit includes an outer frame, sleeve pipes, a middle frame, a cold air cavity, water collecting rods, a water collecting tank and a delivery pipe. The delivery pipe is connected to the cultivation box. When an outdoor temperature cannot complete condensation of water vapor, the cooler completes cooling of the cold air cavity and water collecting rods until condensate water collection is completed, water drops fall into the water collecting tank to complete water collection, which is used for water supplement of seed development of Psammochloa villosa, thus reducing the process of artificial water supplement and improving the development efficiency of seeds of Psammochloa villosa in desert areas. |
| US12048270B2 |
Velocity control for improving cross track error of implement-equipped machines
Described herein are systems, methods, and other techniques for controlling a velocity of an implement-equipped machine. An actual position of the implement-equipped machine is estimated based on sensor data captured using the machine's sensors. A cross track error between a target position and the actual position is calculated. An actual cross track error metric is calculated based on the cross track error. The actual cross track error metric is compared to a target cross track error metric to determine a velocity adjustment, where the velocity adjustment is determined so as to reduce a difference between the actual cross track error metric and the target cross track error metric. The velocity of the implement-equipped machine is adjusted by the velocity adjustment. |
| US12048269B2 |
Suspension compliance to reduce frame loading
A harvesting system includes a header pivotally attached to a combine. The header includes a center section to which a left wing and right wing are pivotally attached. A suspension system of the harvesting system includes first and second engageable states that enable dynamic wing behavior and reduce structural load. The first state corresponds to a harvesting configuration of the header in which the wings are allowed to pivot to allow the header to follow changes in terrain. The second state corresponds to a configuration in which the header is elevated relative to the ground. In the second state, the ability of the wings to pivot is minimized as compared to the first state, which allows the header to be maintained in a substantially flat configuration while minimizing the amount of dynamic load imparted by the header on the combine during non-harvesting transport of the header. |
| US12048268B2 |
Autonomous robotic system and method for fostering controlled growth of a target C4 turf grass area
A method and system for fostering controlled growth of a turfgrass in a target area, includes: providing an autobot capable of automatically applying a UVC light treatment to the target grass area, wherein the target grass area comprises C4 turfgrass. The method and system includes coupling a UVC light subsystem to the autobot such that the UVC light subsystem is suspended above the C4 turfgrass within the target grass within a first predetermined range. Next, UVC light is generated by the UVC light subsystem with a wavelength within a second predetermined range. Subsequently, the UVC light is emitted from the UVC light subsystem to the C4 turfgrass at an intensity within a third predetermined range. And the UVC light is moved across the C4 turfgrass within the target grass area using the autobot at night at a speed within a fourth predetermined range. |
| US12048264B1 |
Anabasis aphylla field planting device and planting method thereof
An Anabasis aphylla field planting device includes a frame body of a mobile machine, a planting frame and a sprinkling irrigation system. A top of the planting frame is arranged with a seedling clamping and conveying mechanism; the seedling clamping and conveying mechanism includes a conveying rod shaft, a rotary supporting and feeding piece, an autorotative driving ring piece, a clamping piece and a driving piece; and the clamping piece includes a fixed supporting rod and a U-shaped clamping body. The planting device is simple in structure and can automatically support and feed the planting seedlings; and after the planting seedlings are filled with soil and irrigated, the supporting and feeding mechanism is automatically separated from the planting seedlings, without manual operation and having high planting efficiency. |
| US12048263B2 |
Flexible coupler for feeder shaft of combine harvester
A flexible and rotatable coupling assembly for a feeder conveyor of a combine harvester, for example. The coupling assembly connects a first rotatable shaft to a second rotatable shaft. The coupling assembly includes a spherical bearing that is connectable to the first rotatable shaft for accommodating a radial or angular misalignment between the first and second rotatable shafts; and a flexible and rotatable coupler that is non-rotatably connectable to the first and second rotatable shafts for transferring rotation between the first and second rotatable shafts. The flexible and rotatable coupler is either directly or indirectly connected to the spherical bearing. The flexible and rotatable coupler has a flexible component for accommodating the radial or angular misalignment. |
| US12048262B2 |
Safe autonomous agricultural machine
A system includes a series of converters provided along a boundary of an agricultural cultivated area. A converter is configured to emit a second signal in response to an incoming first signal. The system also includes an autonomously driving agricultural machine including a transmitting device configured to emit the first signal in an environment of the agricultural machine, a receiving device configured to receive the second signal emitted in response to the first signal, and a processing device configured to determine a position of the agricultural machine with respect to the boundary based on the received second signal. An arrangement and/or a conversion characteristic of converters is designed differently at a first section of the boundary than at a second section of the boundary. |
| US12048260B2 |
Agricultural implement with end wheel assembly
An end wheel assembly for transforming an implement frame from a transport position to a field position is provided. The end wheel assembly can have an end wheel, a wheel pivot rotatably connected to the end wheel, a wheel member pivotally connected to the wheel pivot, at least one attachment bracket attached to the wheel member and pivotally attachable to the implement frame, a wheel actuator to raise and lower the end wheel assembly, and a guide plate. The guide plate can have a channel, a first end connected to the wheel member, and a second end connected to the wheel pivot. The channel can be positioned to receive a positioning member when the end wheel assembly is pivoted downwards and to rotate the guide plate causing the wheel pivot and end wheel to rotate relative to the wheel member and turn the end wheel outwards. |