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| US12065430B2 |
Indazole compound or salt thereof
An indazole compound represented by the following Formula (I) or a salt thereof: wherein X, R1, R2, ring A, L1, L2, L3, and R5 are as defined in this specification. |
| US12065426B2 |
Crystalline form of nilotinib hydrochloride, process for its preparation and pharmaceutical composition containing the same
The present invention relates to novel crystalline form of nilotinib hydrochloride, process for its preparation and pharmaceutical composition comprising the same. |
| US12065420B2 |
Uses of balaenone and method of extraction thereof
Disclosed herein are compositions containing an isolated bioactive compound of Formula (X): including less than about 2 wt % of halifordin. Also disclosed are methods for obtaining and using compositions containing the isolated bioactive compound. |
| US12065414B2 |
Process for preparation of isoxazoline substituted benzamide compound
The invention relates to process for the preparation of isoxazoline-substituted benzamide compound and intermediates thereof. The invention also relates to process for the preparation of Fluralaner and intermediates thereof. |
| US12065408B2 |
Benzaldehyde compounds with direct polymer destabilizing effects to treat sickle cell disease
Compounds and methods for preventing and/or treating one or more symptoms of sickle cell diseases (SCD) by administering at least one of the compounds are provided. The compounds are chemically modified to increase bioavailability and activity, e.g., so that the compounds prevent adhesion and sickling of red blood cells (RBCs). |
| US12065405B2 |
Prodrugs and conjugates of dimethyltryptamine
Provided herein are compounds of Formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R8, R9, X, Y, Z, W, and m are defined herein. Also provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. |
| US12065403B2 |
Acid catalyzed synthesis of methyl acrylate from acrylic acid and methanol
A method for preparing methyl acrylate comprises heating in a reaction zone a mixture comprising acrylic acid, methanol, and an acid catalyst to react and form a reaction product comprising methyl acrylate which is vaporized with other light components and then fed to a distillation zone. A feed stream entering the reaction zone comprises methanol and acrylic acid in a molar ratio of greater than 1 and less than 2, and a residence time in the reaction zone ranges from 0.25 to 2 hours. A distillate from the distillation zone is condensed and phase-separated to form an organic phase comprising methyl acrylate and an aqueous phase. A portion of the organic phase is returned to the distillation zone as organic reflux. The remainder of the organic phase and the aqueous phase of the distillation zone is fed to an extraction column to form a methanol rich aqueous effluent and an organic effluent comprising methyl acrylate. The organic effluent from the extraction column is purified in a single finishing column, wherein a light ends stream is removed from the top of the finishing column, a bottoms stream is removed from the bottom of the finishing column, and methyl acrylate is removed from a side draw stream. |
| US12065398B2 |
Use of renewable energy in methanol synthesis
A methanol synthesis plant comprising: a feed pretreating section operable to pretreat a feed stream; a synthesis gas (syngas) generation section comprising one or more reactors operable to produce a syngas synthesis product stream comprising synthesis gas from the feed stream; a methanol synthesis section comprising one or more methanol synthesis reactors operable to produce a synthesis product comprising methanol; and/or a methanol purification section operable to remove at least one component from the synthesis product to provide a purified methanol product; wherein the methanol synthesis plant is configured such that, relative to a conventional methanol synthesis plant, more of the net energy required by the methanol synthesis plant, the feed pretreating section, the syngas generation section, the methanol synthesis section, the methanol purification section, or a combination thereof, is provided by a non-carbon based energy source, a renewable energy source, and/or electricity. |
| US12065396B2 |
Lipids for use in lipid nanoparticle formulations
Compounds are provided having the following structure (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, tautomer or stereoisomer thereof, wherein R1a, R1b, R2a, R2b, R3a, R3b, R4a, R4b, R5, R6, R7, R8, L1, L2, G1, G2, G3, a, b, c and d are as defined herein. Use of the compounds as a component of lipid nanoparticle formulations for delivery of a therapeutic agent, compositions comprising the compounds and methods for their use and preparation are also provided. |
| US12065395B2 |
Processes for the preparation of deuterated D-serine
Disclosed are methods for preparing deuterated analogs of D-serine and compounds useful for preparing deuterated analogs of D-serine. |
| US12065394B2 |
Compound and pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating obesity or metabolic syndrome comprising thereof
The present invention provides a compound represented by the following Chemical Formula 1 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof which can be effectively used for preventing or treating obesity or metabolic syndrome, and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same. in Chemical Formula 1, R1 and R2 are the same as defined in the specification. |
| US12065391B2 |
Composition containing N-(n-butyl) thiophosphoric triamide adducts and reaction products
Reaction products and methods for making and using such reaction products are provided. For example, a reaction product comprising an adduct formed from urea, formaldehyde, and a urease inhibitor is described, which can be provided in various forms. For example, such a reaction product can be in the form of a solid or solution. Such a reaction product can also be combined with one or more additional components, including but not limited to, additional urease inhibitor and/or a nitrogen-based fertilizer composition. |
| US12065390B2 |
Energising agricultural fertiliser composed of sucrose, humic acid and protein
An agricultural energising biostimulating composition made from sucrose, protein/hydrolised protein, and humic acid. The composition is aimed at solving the energy deficit that is affecting the production of fruit and vegetables in the agriculture industry. Plants do not obtain the energy they need for their development, which affects the quality and quantity of the fruit produced. |
| US12065388B2 |
Method and apparatus for electrochemical treatment of concrete structures affected by ASR
The present invention relates to a method for impregnating concrete with a non-aqueous electrolyte characterized in that an electric field is applied between electrodes mounted on the concrete surface and/or embedded in the concrete such that the non-aqueous electrolyte migrates into the concrete. Preferably, lithium ions are dissolved in the non-aqueous electrolyte. |
| US12065382B2 |
Environmental barrier coating
An environmental barrier coating includes a barrier layer which includes a matrix, diffusive particles, and gettering particles; and a calcium-magnesia alumina-silicate (CMAS)-resistant component. The CMAS-resistant component includes hafnium silicate and a rare earth hafnate. An article and a method of fabricating an article are also disclosed. |
| US12065379B2 |
Decarbonized cement blends
Various embodiments include cementitious compositions with low levels of embodied greenhouse gas emissions, in particular carbon dioxide, as a result of its production and/or use compared to conventional cementitious materials, such as portland cement. Various embodiments include any cementitious material or materials with low embodied carbon, as well as any material produced using this cement. |
| US12065378B2 |
Method for preparing low-background cement
A method for preparing low-background cement includes: uniformly mixing a seed crystal of cement, C4AF whiskers, and high-magnesium raw material to yield a first mixture, calcining the first mixture at 1400-1500° C., to yield a low-background clinker, the first mixture including 1.0-5.0 wt. % of the seed crystal of cement, 1.0-5.0 wt. % of the C4AF whiskers, and the balance is the high-magnesium raw material; and grinding a second mixture of the low-background clinker and gypsum, to yield low-background cement. The seed crystal of cement is a high-magnesium and low hydration heat clinker, has a specific activity of Ra-226 radioactive nuclides within 50 Bq/kg, and the MgO content of the clinker is between 4.0 wt. % and 5.0 wt. %, with 50 wt. %≤C3S≤55.0 wt. %; and the high-magnesium raw material has a MgO content between 2.5 wt. % and 3.0 wt. %. |
| US12065377B2 |
Use of graphene to enhance stability and density control of cement slurries
A cement slurry including graphene, a cementitious material, and water; the graphene comprises bioderived renewable graphene (BRG). The cement slurry can comprise from about 0.01 to about 20, from about 0.1 to about 15, from about 0.5 to about 5 percent graphene by weight of cementitious material (% graphene bwoc). The cement slurry can have enhanced stability, as evidenced by a uniform density of the slurry and a reduction in free fluid, according to API 10B-2, relative to a same cement slurry absent the graphene. |
| US12065374B2 |
Method for producing an electronic structure on a glass pane and glass sheet having at least one glass pane of this type
A method for producing an electronic structure on a glass pane which has, at least on one of its two glass pane surfaces, a functional coating having at least one electrically conductive functional layer, preferably having multiple electrically conductive functional layers, the functional coating being structured by applying laser radiation in such a way that the electronic structure, preferably a capacitive sensor system or a conductor loop, is created. A glass sheet having at least one glass pane of this type. |
| US12065371B2 |
System and process for forming curved glass laminate article utilizing glass viscosity differential for improved shape matching
A system and process for forming a curved glass laminate article is provided. The process and system utilizes co-sagging of a stack of glass sheets of different thicknesses and different glass materials. During co-sagging the thicker glass layer is placed on top of the thinner glass layer. In this process, shape mismatch is avoided by selecting/controlling the glass materials of the sheets of glass such that the viscosity of the lower, thinner sheet during co-sagging is greater than the viscosity of the thicker glass sheet. |
| US12065368B2 |
Method and diffusiophoretic water filter with chemical contaminant removal capability
A diffusiophoretic water filtration system is provided, including a diffusiophoretic water filter; and a particle disperser upstream of the diffusiophoretic water filter. Methods are also provided. |
| US12065366B2 |
Household appliance with coagulant dosing system
Laundry treatment appliances for use in a typical household include a tub that has an opening to provide access to the interior and at least partially defines a treating chamber into which fabric items such as clothes, towels, or linens can be placed to undergo a washing operation. A system can be provided for recirculating wash liquid through the tub to reduce water consumption. At least one tank or reservoir and a coagulant dosing system can be included for the chemical treatment of wash water as part of the wash liquid recirculation system. The tank can also serve to separate coagulated solids from the wash water. |
| US12065362B2 |
Vacuum assisted liquid separation system
A liquid separation system includes an inner chamber and an outer chamber disposed at least partially around the inner chamber. A vacuum source in communication separately with the inner chamber and the outer chamber controls a pressure within the inner chamber separately from the outer chamber for controlling conversion of liquid within the inner chamber to a gas. |
| US12065360B1 |
Method for preparing soft magnetic manganese-zinc ferrite composite by removing impurities from industrial waste step by step
Provided is a method for preparing a soft magnetic manganese-zinc ferrite composite by removing impurities from industrial waste step by step. Manganese-containing waste residue is crushed and dried, and then mixed with a flux in a muffle furnace and roasted at a temperature below 1000° C. till solid-liquid stratification; then, multi-step impurity removal is performed to obtain a high-purity quaternary purification solution of manganese sulfate. Similarly, zinc residue is melted to remove impurities, and then multi-step impurity removal is performed to obtain a high-purity quaternary purification solution of zinc sulfate. According to a manganese-zinc-iron ratio required for the manganese-zinc ferrite, the two purification solutions are mixed, and ferrous sulfate is added. The mixed purification solution is coprecipitated with ammonium bicarbonate, washing is performed, and co-precipitated powder is decomposed into ferric oxide, manganese tetroxide and zinc oxide which are then roasted to obtain the manganese-zinc ferrite composite. |
| US12065359B2 |
Portable fluorine generator for on-site calibration
A method and apparatus for generation of fluorine gas (F2) in situ at the point of use is provided. The portable fluorine generator includes a dilution system disposed within a housing and operable to mix a feed gas comprising fluorine with an inert gas. The portable fluorine generator further includes a plasma reactor unit disposed within the housing and operable to separate fluorine (F2) from the feed gas comprising fluorine. |
| US12065350B2 |
Valve device
Examples disclosed herein relate to conduits, devices, systems and methods, which may include a dispensing device including a valve configured to interact with an inlet stream, the inlet stream having a first pressure, the valve having an outlet area with an outlet stream, the outlet stream having a second pressure; and a solenoid configured to interact with the outlet stream. |
| US12065349B2 |
Cleaning and sterilizing method for aseptic filling machine and aseptic filling machine
To efficiently perform CIP and SIP of an aseptic filling machine.An upstream piping portion of a drink supply piping of an aseptic filling machine that extends through a heat sterilization apparatus is provided with an upstream feedback path to form an upstream circulation path, an aseptic surge tank piping portion that includes an aseptic surge tank that stores a drink sterilized by the heat sterilization apparatus is provided with an aseptic surge tank feedback path to form an aseptic surge tank circulation path, a downstream piping portion that extends to a filling nozzle via a filler tank that stores the drink supplied from the aseptic surge tank is provided with a downstream feedback path to form a downstream circulation path, and the upstream piping portion, the aseptic surge tank piping portion and the downstream piping portion are individually subjected to CIP and SIP. |
| US12065346B2 |
Clamp force control system for lift truck attachment with secondary hydraulic force control circuit
The improved hydraulic system utilizes a secondary hydraulic force control circuit that changes the gripping force on the load independently of movement of the clamp arms. |
| US12065340B2 |
Tension driven scissor lift
A lift device includes a base, a platform that is repositionable relative to the base between a fully raised position and a fully lowered position, a scissor assembly coupling the base to the platform, and a booster. The scissor assembly includes a scissor layer including a first scissor arm pivotally coupled to a second scissor arm, a pulley coupled to the scissor layer, a tensile member wrapped around the pulley, and an actuator configured to vary a working length of the tensile member such that the first scissor arm rotates relative to the second scissor arm to move the platform relative to the base. A booster is positioned to engage a portion of the tensile member and apply an upward force on the scissor assembly when the platform is in the fully lowered position. |
| US12065338B2 |
Tool for lifting monument headstones
The tool is provided for removing a monument headstone adhered to the base and lifting the headstone. The tool includes a clamp to grip the headstone and a lever arm extending from the clamp to exert a tilting force on the headstone so as to break the adhesion between the headstone and the base. Then, a lifting assembly can be attached to the clamp to raise the headstone. |
| US12065335B2 |
Vehicle crane with a boom that can be luffed by two luffing cylinders
A vehicle crane having a boom that can be luffed between a storage position and a working position within a vertical luffing plane by at least two luffing cylinders The luffing cylinders that lie opposite one another on the luffing plane, enclosing a spread angle between their longitudinal axes in the working position, and the luffing cylinders acting on the boom outside its ends. The longitudinal axis, projected onto the luffing plane, of one luffing cylinder and a vertical direction extending within the luffing plane enclose an angle of inclination there between when the boom is in the storage position to achieve a compact design, particularly when the boom is in the storage position. |
| US12065333B2 |
Clamp for wind turbine rotor blade
A rotor blade clamp is provided for assisting with mounting and/or dismounting of a rotor blade. The clamp has a first clamping part and a second clamping part opposed to the first clamping part. A spring-loaded hinge connects the first clamping part to the second clamping part, and has at least one spring that biases the clamping parts apart to an opened clamp configuration. The clamp has a reeving mechanism with a first reeving portion on the first clamping part and a second reeving portion on the second clamping part. The first and second reeving portions are adapted to receive a line therebetween, whereby pulling a free portion of the line reeved through the reeving portions draws the clamping parts together to a closed clamp configuration against the bias of the at least one spring. |
| US12065329B2 |
Real-time data communication for elevator system
A method for controlling an elevator system comprises receiving media data, receiving at least one of control data and sensor data, transmitting the media data and at least one of the control data and sensor data via a real-time data communication network between a central controller adapted for controlling a drive of the elevator system and a local controller, the local controller being provided in one of an elevator car control panel and a door control panel, wherein the real-time data communication network is adapted for transmitting data packets while ensuring that a data packet is transmitted during a maximal transmission time. |
| US12065326B2 |
Sheet conveying device and image forming system incorporating the sheet conveying device
A sheet conveying device includes a sheet stacker, an air blower, a guide, and a holder. The sheet stacker stacks sheets. The air blower blows air to the sheets on the sheet stacker. The guide is disposed facing an uppermost sheet of the sheets on the sheet stacker. The holder holds the guide and has a groove along which the guide is inserted. The groove has a plurality of direction switching portions at each of which the guide changes a direction of movement when the groove receives the guide. |
| US12065325B2 |
Conveyance mechanism and image forming apparatus
A conveyance mechanism includes a lower conveyance guide below an inclined conveyance path having upward or downward inclinations with which a sheet material is to be conveyed, that guides a lower surface of the sheet material; an upper conveyance guide above the inclined conveyance path, that guides an upper surface of the sheet-shaped material, the upper conveyance guide being openable and closable about a rotation shaft, which is on a side of the inclined conveyance path in a direction of a width of the inclined conveyance path to extend along the inclined conveyance path; and a first urging member to urge a portion of the upper conveyance guide away from the rotation shaft in the direction of the width of the inclined conveyance path toward the rotation shaft, the portion of the upper conveyance guide being at an upper end of the upper conveyance guide in an inclined direction. |
| US12065322B2 |
Divided material conveying system and associated method
A conveying system for conveying a divided material forming a pile includes a trench extending in a main direction. The trench is under a reception location of the pile along an direction of elevation. The conveying system also includes a conveyor extending along a route, which includes at least one reception portion extending into the trench. The conveying system further includes a number of protectors extending across the trench above the reception portion in the direction of elevation, and a carriage adapted to move along the trench and including a first actuator adapted to successively move each protector in the main direction. |
| US12065321B2 |
System for moving goods into, out of, and within high-bay storage
The invention relates to a transport and handover system for storing and removing or relocating storage goods (1) in high-bay warehouses (2), in particular in a transshipment facility of a seaport or inland port for the storage of standard containers, wherein the high-bay warehouse (2) consists of an arbitrary number of warehouse modules (10), which are arranged next to each other in the longitudinal direction and in the width direction of the high-bay warehouse (2) extending transversely to the longitudinal direction and which have a plurality of rack compartments (12) lying one over the other in the vertical direction, said warehouse modules being separated from each other by aisles (11) extending parallel to the storing and removal sides of the rack compartments (12) or warehouse modules (10), wherein at least one storage and retrieval machine (19) that can move back and forth is provided in each aisle (11) for transporting and storing and removing or relocating the storage goods (1), and a storage and retrieval machine (19). Accelerated transfer with fewer steel constructions is achieved in that the high-bay warehouse (2) is designed with at least one transverse conveying device (13; 113), which crosses at least some aisles (11) and conveys the supplied storage goods (1) into the high-bay warehouse (2) and/or out of the high-bay warehouse. For handling of the storage goods (1) provided from below the level of the running rails (20), the base bar of the storage and retrieval machine (19) is designed with a passage opening in a frame-like manner so that the storage goods (1) can be lifted through. |
| US12065319B2 |
Transport apparatus, vacuum apparatus, processing system, and a method for manufacturing an article
A transport apparatus comprises: a stator including a plurality of coils arranged along a first direction; and a mover including a first magnet group having a plurality of magnets arranged along the first direction, the plurality of magnets arranged to face the plurality of coils in a second direction crossing the first direction, wherein the mover is driven toward the first direction by a magnetic force generated between the magnets and the coils, wherein the stator includes a first region in which the plurality of coils is arranged at given intervals and a second region adjacent to the first region, and wherein a magnetic compensator is arranged in the second region for compensating changes in magnetic energy distribution characteristics formed by the magnets and the coils in the first region. |
| US12065317B2 |
Pallet transfer device for robot palletizing, a system for robot palletizing including the pallet transfer device and a method for robot palletizing
The present disclosure relates to a pallet transfer device (1), and a robot palletizing system comprising the pallet transfer device (1) and a robot (2) performing work on pallets, such as loading and unloading articles to and from the pallets. The pallet transfer device (1) comprises a central body (3) arranged for supporting the robot (2), and a platform 4 for moving the pallets in a circumferential direction around the central body (3). The platform comprises a conveyor (5) for loading and unloading the pallets to and from the platform (4). |
| US12065314B2 |
Conveyor sensor
Some embodiments of the technology disclosed herein relate to a sensor device. An elongate sleeve has a first end and a second end and extends along a longitudinal axis. A plurality of sensors are fixed relative to the sleeve. A first endcap is coupled to the first end, where the first endcap has an endcap body. A first axle is coupled to the endcap body, where the first axle extends along the longitudinal axis and the first axle defines a retaining feature. An intermediate component is coupled to the first axle, and the intermediate component is selectively rotatable about the longitudinal axis. The sensor device has an orientation locking structure that is configured to be engaged to selectively fix the orientation of the intermediate component about the longitudinal axis relative to the endcap body. |
| US12065307B2 |
Waste disposal device and film dispensing cassette
A waste disposal device has a container having an opening at a top end, the container defining an inner cavity accessible through the opening. A bag interface at the opening is adapted to hold a bag opened at the opening of the container with a closed end of the bag extending in the inner cavity. A pair of doors is pivotally connected to the container to open and close access through the opening and adapted to close off a portion of the bag passing therebetween, the doors being pivotable from a closed position in which the doors meet to close the access through the opening, to a first pivoted position in which the doors are pivoted away from the inner cavity. One or both doors is or are pivotable to a second pivoted position toward the inner cavity. An actuation mechanism biases the door(s) to the closed position. |
| US12065305B2 |
Space division device
A space division device includes: a rail installed on an upper side of a space box along a first direction of the space division device, a drive module that is installed to be movable along the rail, and a first partition that is connected to the drive module and forms a surface in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction to partition an inner space of the space box. |
| US12065300B2 |
Reconfigurable packaging and corresponding blank
Reconfigurable packaging for a cooking appliance includes a base including a base panel defining lower wing slots and opposing sidewalls extending from the base panel. The base defines a storage cavity. A cover is coupled to the base and configured to enclose the storage cavity. The cover includes a cover panel defining upper wing slots, a first side wing extending from a first side of the cover panel, and a second side wing extending from a second side of the cover panel. The first side wing and the second side wing are operable between a first folded position engaging the upper wing slots and a second folded position engaging the lower wing slots. |
| US12065298B2 |
Eco-sustainable container
Disclosed is an eco-sustainable container for fluid products that includes an outer shell made of cellulose-based material and having an inner surface and at least one through opening having an inner edge; and at least one sealed flexible bag of plastic material containing a fluid product. The sealed flexible bag can be accessed through piercing, and the entire container can be disposed of and recycled as a plastic, compost, or paper material, being accordingly highly environment-friendly. |
| US12065293B2 |
Carton with integral handle and package
A package includes a carton (10) and a plurality of articles (B). The carton includes carton walls (14, 16, 26b/30b) and at least one handle structure (HA2) formed from at least one (26b/30b) of the carton walls. The at least one handle structure includes a tab (44b) formed from the at least one of the carton walls. The tab is hingedly connected, by a hinged connection (42b), to the at least one of the carton walls and arranged to fold at least in part about an article disposed within the carton to form at least a portion of a handle opening (40b) so as to allow a user (U) to grasp a portion of the article and the carton disposed adjacent to the article. |
| US12065291B2 |
Engaging structure of a container and its cover
An engaging structure for a container and its cover has a containing body and a corresponding covering member. The upper opening of the containing body has an outer lip edge, the opposing positions of the outer lip edge is provided with at least two the engaging portions. The outer edge of the engaging portion has with a movable buckle, the outer periphery of the covering member is provided with a covering lip covering the outer lip edge of the containing body, and the opposing positions of the periphery of the covering lip has at least two the locking portions corresponding to the engaging portion of the containing body. A locking protrusion is disposed on the locking portion, locking portion of the covering member is corresponding to each engaging portion of the containing body. By flipping the movable buckle, each the engaging curve can be fastened tightly to each locking protrusions. |
| US12065287B1 |
Threadless stopper cover for containers
A threadless container stopper cover comprises an outer cover body, an inner cover body and a sealing sleeve sleeved on an outer wall of the inner cover body, where the outer cover body and the inner cover body are fixedly connected, and a first gap for accommodating a container mouth portion is formed between the sealing sleeve and the outer cover body. Limiting members are arranged inside the linkage body, and the outer cover body is provided with control members capable of locking or releasing the limiting members. |
| US12065286B1 |
Cooler assembly with turreted article-storage legs
A cooler assembly includes a cooler body and a plurality of turreted article-storage legs. The cooler body has integrally formed insulated side walls and an insulated bottom. The side walls and bottom cooperate to define an insulated interior compartment of the cooler assembly. The turreted article-storage legs are located adjacent the side walls of the cooler body and reside outside of the interior compartment. Each turreted article-storage leg has a hollow interior and an open top for receiving an article to be stored within the hollow interior. |
| US12065282B2 |
Transport container
The invention relates to a transport container (1) having an interior (4) which is delimited by a container base (2) comprising guide receptacles and by a container cover (3) which is opposite the container base (2) and from which there project guide bodies (6) on the cover outer side (5) opposite the interior. In order to create a transport container of the type described at the outset which can be stacked reliably and quickly with other transport containers, irrespective of their dimensions, for safe transport in such a way that additional transport securing by separate aids can be dispensed with, it is proposed that the guide bodies (6) having latching recesses (7) are arranged at a distance from one another in a grid, in that, for the releasable fastening of an adjacent transport container (1), a latching device is provided which has latching hooks (8) displaceable along an engagement direction for engagement in the latching recesses (7), and in that the guide bodies (6) within the guide receptacles are limited in the engagement direction. |
| US12065280B2 |
Closure and finish for small carbonated beverage packaging with enhanced shelf life properties
This disclosure provides new closure and finish structures suited for small and light-weight carbonated beverage packaging that provide surprisingly improved carbonation retention and greater shelf life, while still achieving light weight. This closure and finish presented herein are particularly suited to small PET containers for carbonated beverages, for example less than or about 400 mL and provide good carbonation retention and shelf life. |
| US12065275B2 |
Bib tie automation system
A system is configured to automatically band a product with a portion of twist tie material and includes a tying machine which includes a twisting barrel, a tie payout assembly, a tie feeding assembly, a main drive belt, and a tying ring. The tie payout assembly includes a spool shaft configured for mounting a tie spool of the twist tie material. The tie feeding assembly is configured to receive the twist tie material from the tie payout assembly and includes a feedroller, a nip roller, a forward feedroll clutch, a reverse feedroll clutch, and a feedroll belt. The nip roller is configured to contact the feedroller with the twist tie material therebetween. The forward feedroll clutch is engageable with a forward feedroll pulley that surrounds a forward feedroll shaft. The reverse feedroll clutch is engageable with a reverse feedroll pulley that surrounds a reverse feedroll shaft. |
| US12065274B2 |
Banding of objects with tape
A banding machine applies bands about objects for packaging, decorative, or other purposes. An object is banded with tape by: grasping a starting end of a tape extending from a tape roll between a first roller and a brake, with the first roller being situated adjacent the object alongside a second roller; orbiting the object with tape roll to apply the tape to the circumference of the object; during the orbit, pressing the starting end of the tape against the object with a wiper, and releasing the tape starting end from the brake; upon the tape's orbital approach of the tape starting end, receiving the tape over the first and second rollers; extending a knife between the first and second rollers to cut the tape, thereby defining a finishing end of the tape extending about the object; and pressing the finishing end of the tape against the object with a wiper. |
| US12065271B2 |
Pre-deployment battery power conservation for spacecraft
Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to techniques for transitioning a spacecraft from a power-saving state to a power-consuming state at a time after launch of the spacecraft on a launch vehicle. Because the spacecraft can detect conditions for transitioning to the power-consuming state, commands received via an umbilical connection to the launch vehicle, or detecting the presence or absence of such a connection, is unnecessary, thereby removing several technical barriers to eliminating such umbilical connections altogether. |
| US12065270B1 |
System and method for asynchronous autogenously pressurized in-space propulsion
A system for managing propellant and pressurant for in-space propulsion of a spacecraft is provided. The system includes a conformal fuel tank having an ullage operatively connected for pressurization and a propellant management device (PMD) to wick propellant to a liquid port of the conformal fuel tank. The system further includes a pneumatic circuit including a tank pressurant vent valve for adjustment of operating pressure prior to refueling operations; a vent to release excess pressurant; a pressurant metering vent valve to provide control and safety relief for the pressurant; a check valve to prevent backflow; a pressurant cat bed for decomposing propellant into pressurant; a repressurizing valve to release pressurant once cooled; a burst disk to provide overpressure safety relief; a series of propellant extraction valves to intake a predetermined quantity of propellant for decomposition; and a pressure regulator that delivers proper pressure to a series of thrusters. |
| US12065266B2 |
Cross-connection test for aircraft landing gear
A method of testing an aircraft landing gear is disclosed including: a) generating a test signal with the first tachometer, wherein the first wheel is not rotating during the generation of the test signal; b) receiving the test signal via one of the tachometer output lines; c) issuing a braking command in response to the receipt of the test signal, wherein the braking command is issued via the braking command line which is associated with the one of the tachometer output lines; and d) monitoring a response of the first or second braking system to the braking command to test for a cross-connection between the first and second braking systems. The landing gear includes first and second wheels; a first braking system having a first tachometer mounted to the first wheel and configured to generate a first tachometer signal indicating rotation of the first wheel, and a first brake configured to brake the first wheel. |
| US12065264B2 |
Method for using a foamed glass composite material
A method for establishing a runway safety area adjacent a runway, wherein the runway safety area is a cement matrix having a plurality of foamed glass aggregate bodies suspended therein, including mixing cement and foamed glass aggregate bodies to define a composite material, forming the composite material into a runway safety area defining a plurality of foamed glass aggregate bodies suspended in a cement matrix, taxiing an aircraft over the runway safety area and crushing at least a portion of the runway safety area with the aircraft to bleed off the aircraft's kinetic energy, wherein the runway safety area has a crushing failure mode. |
| US12065262B2 |
Abnormality warning system and warning level setting method
An abnormality warning system provides an abnormality warning for multiple motor systems that drive a motor used correspondingly to each of multiple rotors included in an electric aircraft. The abnormality warning system includes an abnormality determination unit and a warning level setting unit. The abnormality determination unit determines an abnormal one of the motor systems. The warning level setting unit sets a warning level to warn abnormality, based on at least position information of the rotor in the electric aircraft or the usage of the rotor corresponding to a motor system determined to be abnormal by the abnormality determination unit. |
| US12065256B2 |
Fuel cell powered aircraft with a cathode convertible between oxygen and air and method for use thereof
An aircraft that includes a fuselage, an electric motor driven propulsion system, and a fuel cell system configured to provide electricity to the electric motor. The fuel cell system includes a fuel cell, a hydrogen tank, an oxygen tank, an air channel, and a cathode switch. The cathode switch being configured to convert between an air mode, wherein the fuel cell operates utilizing air from the air channel, and an oxygen mode, wherein the fuel cell operates utilizing oxygen from the oxygen tank. |
| US12065251B2 |
Centrifugal water collector with conical water scupper
A water extractor for an environmental control system of an aircraft includes a separation mechanism configured to divide an airflow into a first airflow and a second airflow. The separation mechanism includes an inlet conduit, a body in fluid communication with the inlet conduit, and at least one coalescing feature arranged within an interior of the body. A water extraction vessel is arranged in fluid communication with the separation mechanism. The water extraction vessel includes a first portion for receiving the first airflow and a second portion for receiving the second airflow. The first portion is configured to collect and remove water from the first airflow. |
| US12065248B2 |
Seat assembly for a cabin of a means of transportation
The invention relates to a seat assembly for a cabin of a means of transportation, having an aisle which is arranged in the longitudinal direction of the cabin, two mutually spaced cabin walls which are oriented parallel to the aisle at least in some regions and laterally delimit the cabin, two outer passenger seat regions which are separated from one another by the aisle and each of which adjoins one of the two cabin walls, wherein the outer passenger seat regions have at least one row of seats with a respective inner first seat module which faces the aisle, a central second seat module adjoining the first module, and an outer third seat module adjoining the respective cabin wall. Each of the seat modules has a seat and an ottoman paired with the seat or a foot rest at a distance from the respective seat, and the third seat module is offset to the second seat module in the longitudinal direction such that the seat of the third seat module adjoins the ottoman of the foot rest of the second seat module in the transverse direction. |
| US12065247B2 |
Seat unit and passenger seating arrangement provided within a vehicle cabin
A seat unit for a passenger seating arrangement provided within a vehicle cabin, wherein—the seat unit comprising at least a forward facing seat and at least a console arranged adjacent to the seat and a wall structure, wherein the seat unit is configured to link—the forward facing seat arranged in front of the wall structure, and—an angled seat arranged behind the wall structure, wherein the console provides a footwell for a passenger of the angled seat. |
| US12065246B2 |
Trolley extraction device
A crank assembly for extracting an inner galley trolley from a galley bay is provided. The crank assembly comprises an output shaft configured to rotate about an axis of rotation A for actuating a trolley extraction mechanism to extract an inner galley trolley from a galley trolley bay; a crank arm configured to rotate about the axis of rotation A; a handle connected to the crank arm for rotating the crank arm about the axis of rotation A; and a clutch mechanism. The clutch mechanism is operable to selectively couple the crank arm to the output shaft to selectively transfer rotational movement of the crank arm into rotational movement of the output shaft. |
| US12065243B2 |
Blended wing body aircraft
A blended wing body aircraft having an interior cabin with a usable volume of at most 4500 ft3 and a cabin aspect ratio of at most 4, wherein a combination of the wings and center body has a wetted aspect ratio of at least 1.7 and at most 2.8. Also, a blended wing body aircraft having an interior cabin with a usable volume of at least 1500 ft3 and at most 4500 ft3 and a cabin aspect ratio of at least 2 and at most 4, wherein a combination of the wings and center body has a wetted aspect ratio of at least 1.9 and at most 2.7. Also, a blended wing body aircraft wherein at least each profile section having normalized half-span values from 0 to 0.3 has a leading edge having a normalized height having a nominal value within the range set forth in Table 4. |
| US12065242B2 |
Passive guidance mechanism and flying object landing system
A passive guidance mechanism enables smooth guiding to a desired position; and a flying object landing system enables smooth guiding to and landing at a desired position. A pair of guide rails are arranged side by side with a space therebetween, and are provided so that the space increases toward one set of tips of the guide rails. One guide rail is supported so as to be rotatable about a first shaft extending in a direction perpendicular to a plane including the guide rails, at or near the tip of the guide rail. The other guide rail is supported so as to be rotatable about a second shaft extending in a direction perpendicular to the plane including the guide rails, at or near the tip of the guide rail. |
| US12065236B2 |
Systems and methods for active control of surface drag using intermittent or variable actuation
A system includes a surface, an actuator, and processing circuitry. The surface includes one or more non-actuating zones and one or more actuatable zones. The actuator is configured to a flow property of a fluid that flows over the one or more actuatable zones of the surface. The processing circuitry is configured to obtain a value of a parameter of the fluid that flows over the surface, and operate the actuator to adjust the flow property of the fluid that flows over the one or more actuatable zones based on the value of the parameter of the fluid. |
| US12065232B1 |
Watersports boat with enhanced wake generation characteristics and related methods and systems
A watersports boat is equipped with a trimmable drive used to generate a virtual ballast effect. Turbulence experienced by a wake rider on startup is reduced by automatically varying the drive orientation as the watersports boat comes up to speed. A pair of water channelers are located at the stern. One of the water channelers is deployed below the running surface to redirect water across centerline and improve wake shape on the selected side. |
| US12065227B2 |
High-speed omnidirectional underwater propulsion mechanism
Various examples of a high-speed omnidirectional fully-actuated underwater propulsion mechanism are described. In one example, a propulsion system includes two decoupled counter-rotating rotors centered on a main axis, with each rotor comprising a plurality of pivotable blades projecting radially from the main axis, a servo-swashplate actuation mechanism comprising a plurality of servos and a linkage assembly connected from the servos to the pivotable blades, a blade-axis re-enforcing flap adapter comprising a plurality of stationary flaps, with the blade-axis re-enforcing flap adapter being positioned in a region between the two decoupled counter-rotating rotors centered on the main axis, and a controller. The controller can be configured to calculate control parameters, compensate a first control parameter among the control parameters to reduce cross-coupling of an unwanted force generated by drag forces on the two decoupled counter-rotating rotors, and generate a control signal for each of the servos based on the control parameters. |
| US12065226B1 |
Fixed-pitch bolted propeller
A fixed-pitch bolted propeller includes: a hollow hub body configured for attachment to a rotatable shaft, where the hollow hub body includes connection ports circumferentially distributed on an outer surface thereof; propeller blades, where each of the propeller blades terminates in a blade flange attached to the outer surface of the hollow hub body at one of the connection ports; retention plates positioned on an inner surface of the hollow hub body adjacent to the connection ports, where the retention plates include threaded recesses; and bolts extending through bolt holes in the blade flanges and the connection ports and into the threaded recesses of the retention plates to secure the propeller blades to the hollow hub body. The retention plates and the bolts each comprise a material having a tensile strength of at least about 125 ksi and/or a fatigue endurance limit of at least about 50 ksi. |
| US12065220B2 |
Connecting device
The present invention provides a connecting device for connecting at least two floating bodies, in particular at least two stand-up paddle boards, side by side, comprising: a linkage having at least one rod; and a plurality of fastening means arranged on the at least one rod of the linkage, at least some of the plurality of fastening means being provided axially displaceable along the axis of the at least one rod of the linkage adapted to the respective geometry of the at least two floating bodies such that each floating body can be clamped between at least two fastening means on the at least one rod of the linkage in a positionally stable manner. |
| US12065218B2 |
Low-cost viscous-drag-reducing cladding
A low-cost viscous-drag-reducing cladding for a ship's hull comprising airbags whose outer surfaces are adapted to be water repelling. Each airbag comprises a plenum that comprises substantially open space, which does not obstruct the flow of air through it. The airbags are inflated with compressed air to a pressure higher than the adjoining hydrostatic pressure. The airbag material comprises a reinforcing fabric, which is adapted to withstand the forces encountered during operation, and is sealed with a sealant so as to be made substantially impermeable to air. The outer water-repelling surface of each airbag is connected to a plenum by means of restrictor holes. Air flows from the plenum through the restrictor holes into the water-repelling layer. |
| US12065217B2 |
Bicycle gearbox having segmented sprockets
A method for shifting a segmented gear may include rotating a gear cluster including a first gear and a coaxial second gear using a power transfer mechanism (e.g., a belt or a chain). The power transfer mechanism defines a plane and is wrapped partially around the first gear. and wherein the first gear has a plurality of gear segments independently movable (e.g., pivotable or translatable) into and out of the plane. A plurality of radially transitionable sliders are rotated in tandem with the first gear, and each of the sliders is operatively coupled to a corresponding one of the gear segments of the first gear. In sequence, each segment of the first gear is moved out of the plane of the power transfer mechanism by urging the slider in a radial direction using a segment actuator, such that the power transfer mechanism wraps at least partially around the second gear. |
| US12065211B2 |
E-bike with concealed battery
A bicycle frame is discussed having a battery fully contained within a down tube of the bicycle frame. The battery may be inserted into or removed from the down tube via a through opening through a bottom bracket housing of the bicycle frame. Weakness in the bottom bracket housing due to the through opening may be compensated for, fully or partially, by utilizing a bottom bracket bearing assembly that has a structural component, or structural component assembly, that extends completely through the bottom bracket housing and removably couples to the bottom bracket housing. |
| US12065199B2 |
User interface actuator for a pilot-by-wire system
A user interface actuator for a pilot-by-wire system comprises a rotary electric motor having an output shaft suitable to be connected to a rotating user interface, a first absolute angular sensor for detecting in direct drive the number of revolutions of the shaft and a second absolute angular sensor redundant with respect to the first absolute angular sensor. |
| US12065197B2 |
Active aero panel
An active aero panel assembly including at least one deployable panel, at least one drive mechanism, and at least one actuator. The active aero panel assembly improves aerodynamics. |
| US12065196B2 |
Battery storage arrangement, use of a carrier, method for assembling a battery storage arrangement, and working device
A battery storage arrangement for a working device, in particular for a vehicle, includes a battery storage and a carrier. The carrier has a monolithic screwing area having a thread. The battery storage is fastened to the carrier by way of a threaded fastener via the screwing area. |
| US12065191B2 |
Working machine
A working machine includes a first rotation detector to detect a first rotation speed of the left traveling motor, a second rotation detector to detect a second rotation speed of the right traveling motor, and a controller to perform automatic deceleration to automatically reduce the first rotation speed and the second rotation speed both set at respective second speed stages by shifting a speed stage of each of the first rotation speed and the second rotation speed to a first speed stage that is lower than the second speed stage. During straight traveling of a machine body of the working machine, the controller determines a straight-traveling threshold serving as a deceleration threshold for judging whether to perform the automatic deceleration based on the first rotation speed or the second rotation speed. |
| US12065188B2 |
Electrode structure, steering wheel, and method for manufacturing steering wheel
The electrode structure is an electrode structure disposed in a steering wheel provided in a vehicle, the electrode structure including: an insulator; a first electrode disposed on a first surface of the insulator, the first surface being a surface facing a core metal of the steering wheel; a second electrode disposed on a second surface, the second surface being a surface opposite to the first surface of the insulator; a protrusion protruding from the insulator toward the core metal; and an engagement portion that is engaged with the core metal. |
| US12065186B2 |
Child stroller apparatus and child seat suitable for use on the same
A child stroller apparatus includes a first and a second leg portion, a handle frame, a child seat slidably assembled with the first leg portion, and a linkage. The handle frame has a side segment that is respectively connected pivotally with the first leg portion via a first pivot connection and with the second leg portion via a second pivot connection, the first pivot connection and the second pivot connection respectively defining a first pivot axis and a second pivot axis spaced apart from each other about which the first leg portion and the second leg portion are respectively rotatable relative to the side segment of the handle frame. The linkage is respectively connected with the side segment and the child seat, whereby a sliding movement of the child seat along the first leg portion is linked to a rotation of the handle frame relative to the first leg portion. |
| US12065180B2 |
Adaptor assembly for a gate mechanism
There is described an adaptor assembly of a gate mechanism for aligning a gear motor with a shaft driving gear. The assembly comprises a gate mechanism housing, a shaft driving motor, an adaptor, and fasteners. The housing includes a bore having an inner dimension and a housing fastener connection. The shaft driving motor has a motor shaft and a motor fastener connection. The adaptor comprises a housing fastener passage, a motor fastener passage, and a central protrusion. The central protrusion has an outer dimension aligned with the inner dimension of the bore and a central shaft passage accommodating the motor shaft of the shaft driving motor. A first fastener secures the adaptor to the shaft driving motor via the motor fastener passage and the motor fastener connection. A second fastener secures the adaptor to the housing via the housing fastener passage and the housing fastener connection. |
| US12065177B2 |
Method of presenting information for vehicle, electronic device, and storage medium
The present disclosure provides a method of presenting information for vehicle, an electronic device, and a storage medium, which are applied to a field of automatic driving, intelligent transportation, and navigation technology. The specific implementation scheme is: acquiring a target navigation path, wherein the target navigation path includes a plurality of road segments; acquiring operation information of an automatic driving system of a vehicle, in response to determining that the plurality of road segments include a target road segment that allows automatic driving; and controlling the vehicle to present the target navigation path and a touch object used to switch an operation state of the automatic driving system, in response to the operation information indicating that the automatic driving system is in a normal state, wherein the target road segment in the presented target navigation path is highlighted. |
| US12065174B2 |
AI-based map for drive-assist system availability
Routes may be presented to a vehicle operator with information about predicted autonomous driving levels. A road network route to a destination is received. The road network route is partitioned into segments. Indicia of the segments are provided to an inference engine. The inference engine predicts levels of autonomous driving for the respective segments generated by the inference engine based on the indicia of the segments. Based on the predicted levels of autonomous driving for the respective segments, a ratio of a level of autonomous driving for the road network route is computed. The ratio corresponds to a proportion of time and/or distance for the road network route during which a driver-system is predicted to be engaged at the level of autonomous driving. A user interface is displayed, which includes a graphic representation of the road network route and a graphic indication of the ratio. |
| US12065170B2 |
Automated driving systems and control logic for lane localization of target objects in mapped environments
A method for controlling operation of a motor vehicle includes an electronic controller receiving, e.g., from a vehicle-mounted sensor array, sensor data with dynamics information for a target vehicle and, using the received sensor data, predicting a lane assignment for the target vehicle on a road segment proximate the host vehicle. The electronic controller also receives map data with roadway information for the road segment; the controller fuses the sensor and map data to construct a polynomial overlay for a host lane of the road segment across which travels the host vehicle. A piecewise linearized road map of the host lane is constructed and combined with the predicted lane assignment and polynomial overlay to calculate a lane assignment for the target vehicle. The controller then transmits one or more command signals to a resident vehicle system to execute one or more control operations using the target vehicle's calculated lane assignment. |
| US12065163B2 |
Systems and methods for autonomous first response routing
A device may receive emergency data, traffic data, network performance data, crime data, and gunshot data associated with a geographical area and may identify a location within the geographical area based on the emergency data, the traffic data, the network performance data, the crime data, and the gunshot data. The device may determine, based on the emergency data, the traffic data, the network performance data, the crime data, and the gunshot data for the location, a risk level for the location and may identify an autonomous vehicle based on the risk level, the traffic data, and the network performance data for the location. The device may determine a route for the autonomous vehicle to the location based on the traffic data and the network performance data for the location, and may perform actions based on the autonomous vehicle and the route. |
| US12065159B2 |
Customizable abnormal driving detection
The disclosure generally relates to a system comprising a memory and a processor configured to access the memory and execute the machine-executable instructions stored on the memory to determine that a target vehicle is engaging in an abnormal driving, determine that the abnormal driving exceeds a notification threshold parameter of an abnormal driving notification system, generate a notification, and monitor the ego vehicle and/or driver to alter notification threshold values based on the reactions of the ego vehicle and/or driver inputs. |
| US12065157B2 |
Vehicle control apparatus and vehicle control method
The present technology relates to a vehicle control apparatus and a vehicle control method that allow safer automated driving. The vehicle control apparatus includes a driver monitoring section and a penalty application section. The driver monitoring section detects a driving intervention level indicating an extent to which the driver intervenes in driving of a vehicle. The penalty application section applies a penalty disadvantageous to the driver in the case where the driving intervention level is insufficient. The present technology is applicable, for example, to a vehicle control apparatus that controls automated driving. |
| US12065156B2 |
Failover system for autonomous vehicles
A failover system for autonomous vehicles, including: detecting an error associated with a hardware resource of a first autonomous driving system of the autonomous vehicle; performing a failover from the first autonomous driving system to a second autonomous driving system comprising fewer hardware resources relative to the first autonomous driving system, wherein performing the failover causes control operations generated by the second autonomous driving system to be applied to the autonomous vehicle instead of control operations generated by the first autonomous driving system; and reconfigure one or more other hardware resources of the first autonomous driving system not associated with the error into a redundant autonomous driving system. |
| US12065154B2 |
Vehicle control system
A vehicle control system includes a central ECU configured to calculate target outputs of actuators, and relay devices each disposed in a communication path between the central ECU and a corresponding actuator among the actuators. The plurality of relay devices includes a specific relay device configured transfer a control signal from the central ECU only to a fixed actuator that is an actuator not related to driving control, braking control, and steering control of a vehicle. The specific relay device is configured to output, to the fixed actuator coupled to the specific relay device, one of a signal for setting the fixed actuator in an operating state or a signal for setting the fixed actuator in a non-operating state, in response to detection of an abnormality in the central ECU. The specific relay device does not have a function of diagnosing an abnormality in the specific relay device. |
| US12065151B2 |
Methods and systems for operating a vehicle subject to a travel restriction
Systems and methods of operating a vehicle subject to a travel restriction determine when the vehicle is traveling in an unloaded state; determine a speed of the vehicle when the vehicle is traveling in the unloaded state to produce an actual travel empty speed; compare the actual travel empty speed with an historical travel empty speed for the vehicle; and determine that the vehicle operation is subject to the travel restriction when the actual travel empty speed is less than a predetermined percentile of the historical travel empty speed. When the vehicle operation is not subject to the travel restriction, the systems and methods further evaluate vehicle operation based on an established performance parameter for the vehicle under a normal operating condition; and change a vehicle performance parameter during future vehicle operation based on the evaluation. |
| US12065150B2 |
Behavior recognition apparatus and behavior recognition method
In a behavior recognition apparatus, a secondary informational item is generated for a corresponding target state of one or more than one target state extracted from each primary informational item acquired. The secondary informational item is represented by two different values, which express respectively (i) corresponding to the target state and (ii) not corresponding to the target state, the two different values being enabled to be added or subtracted. Further, a behavior vector is updated using a determination information group extracted by using a time window from a plurality of the secondary informational items in time series, and the driving behavior of the driver is recognized using the updated behavior vector. |
| US12065144B2 |
Information processing device and information processing method
An information processing device (or a vehicle control device) includes: a vehicle information obtainer that obtains a first moving speed of a vehicle; a communicator that obtains an operation amount of an operation related to a speed by an instrument for a remote operation of the vehicle; a vehicle speed instruction generator that generates a second moving speed based on the operation amount; and an outputter that outputs the operation amount as a moving speed control amount, when the first moving speed is lower than a first threshold, and a control amount converted from the second moving speed as the moving speed control amount, when the first moving speed is higher than or equal to a second threshold. |
| US12065142B2 |
Vehicle traveling control apparatus
A vehicle traveling control apparatus includes a first recognition unit recognizing a surrounding environment based on first surrounding environment information, a transceiver, a second recognition unit recognizing the surrounding environment based on second surrounding environment information, and a traveling control unit stopping a first vehicle when there is a possibility of contact between a first vehicle and a mobile object. While the first vehicle is traveling at low speed, the transceiver sends the first surrounding environment information and receives the second surrounding environment information to/from a second vehicle, and the second recognition unit recognizes that a mobile object is present in a blind spot or that the second vehicle is in a transition state based on the second surrounding environment information. The traveling control unit executes deceleration control and lowers an operation starting threshold when there is the possibility of contact between the first vehicle and the mobile object or the second vehicle. |
| US12065140B1 |
Object trajectory determination
Techniques predicting object trajectories and metadata are described herein. For example, the techniques may include inputting data representing a top-down view of an environment into a machine learned model. In some examples, the top-down view can include rasterized data or vectorized data. The machine learned model may output trajectories (e.g., position data, velocity data, acceleration data, etc.) and metadata (e.g., yaw, object state data, etc.) of one or more objects in the environment indicating future positions of the object(s). The machine learned model may rank the output trajectories and send information about the ranked output trajectories to a vehicle computing device for consideration during vehicle planning including simulation. |
| US12065138B2 |
Vehicle surface impact detection
Systems and methods are provided for using sensors and signal processing to detect vehicle surface impacts. In particular, a sensor and signal processing approach is provided for detecting impacts, with the results having a low false positive rate. The approach reduces operator costs by reducing operator involvement through improved automated detection technology. Additionally, systems and methods are provided for distinguishing chassis-driven fascia vibration from impact-driven fascia vibration. |
| US12065137B2 |
Proximity sensing systems and their control
Embodiments of the present invention provide a controller. The controller comprises an input means (22) for receiving a trajectory parameter signal comprising one or more parameters indicative of the trajectory (32, 38) of a vehicle (30). The controller further comprises a processing means arranged to set, in dependence on the one or more parameters, a distance from the trajectory for a boundary of an alert zone (40, 44), where the alert zone boundary is, in use, determinative of the minimum distance from the trajectory (32, 38) below which a detected object will trigger an alert. |
| US12065135B2 |
Systems and methods for managing vehicle operation
Tools are provided to assisting in the driving of a given vehicle in motion. Various examples are provided related to systems and methods for managing operation of a vehicle. In one example, among others, a system includes one or more transducer arrays installed on a vehicle; a controller; at least one image pickup sensor; a diagnostic engine; and a display. The one or more transducer arrays can detect an object present within a detection area external to the vehicle. The controller can generate an object detection signal in response to detection of an object within a detection area. The diagnostic engine can monitor one or more attributes of a plurality of transducer elements of the one or more transducer arrays. The display can display object detection messages associated with the object detection signal, display images captured by the image pickup sensor, and/or receive user input via a user interface. |
| US12065134B2 |
Wheel well mounted depth sensors for tire monitoring
A method and system for adjusting vehicle operations. Wheel sensors are disposed to detect parameters associated with treads of wheels and parameters associated with road conditions. An electronic control unit receives information from the wheel sensors. The electronic control unit determines a performance metric of the wheels based on the parameters associated with treads. The electronic control unit receives determine adjustments for operation of the vehicle based on the performance metric and the parameters associated with road conditions. |
| US12065132B2 |
Methods and systems for inferring unpainted stop lines for autonomous vehicles
A system and method for inferring a stop line for a vehicle at an intersection are provided. The system includes a processor configured to detect from accessed map data that a traffic control measure is positioned before an intersection and determine whether a stop line for the detected traffic control measure is painted. The processor, in response to determining that no stop line is painted, identifies a restricted lane and infers a stop line. The processor infers the stop line by identifying, as a nearest lane conflict, a lane segment of a second road intersecting the first road at the intersection and advancing a location of the entry line as an intermediate stop line a distance toward the nearest lane conflict, until the intermediate stop line is at a target distance from a nearest boundary of the nearest lane conflict to form an inferred stop line. |
| US12065130B2 |
Parking assistance system for automated pulling-out of a longitudinal parking space with a reversing move as the last pulling-out move
A parking assistance system is provided for a motor vehicle for automated pulling-out with at least automated lateral control out of a longitudinal parking space. The automated pulling-out process comprises a plurality of pulling-out moves. The parking assistance system is designed to carry out, in an automated manner, a substantially linear reversing move as the last move of the automated pulling-out process before transferring control to the driver. The parking assistance system subsequently transfers control to the driver. |
| US12065128B2 |
Methods and systems for managing and controlling emissions in a hybrid system
The present disclosure generally relates to a system and methods for managing and controlling emissions produced by a vehicle and/or powertrain which includes one or more power sources selected from a fuel cell, a fuel cell stack, a battery, and combinations thereof, a processor, one or more inputs, a controller, and one or more emission control devices. |
| US12065126B2 |
Supervisory genset control in range-extended electric vehicle
A controls system for a range-extended electric vehicle comprising an overall system control unit, an engine control module configured to control a range extender of the range-extended electric vehicle, power electronics configured to control a generator of the range-extended electric vehicle, and a supervisory control module coupled between the overall system control unit and the engine control module and the power electronics, the supervisory control module configured to receive information from the overall system control unit and provide commands to the engine control module and the power electronics. |
| US12065120B2 |
Brake control valve arrangement
An electropneumatic rail brake system configured to provide emergency braking including an emergency magnet valve which controls air flow into an emergency regulator valve, which valve has an emergency back-up chamber. The emergency regulator provides an output pressure nominally equal to the variable load pressure and no lower than the tare back-up. The magnet valve is closed when energized and when de-energized, pressure is allowed into the emergency back-up chamber, Regulation of the brake cylinder pressure continues during an emergency application such that the brake cylinder pressure applied during an emergency stop does not drop below a predetermined level. In the event of power-loss during an emergency brake stop, the nominal emergency brake pressure is applied to the brake cylinders. |
| US12065117B2 |
Braking device for vehicle and braking method therefor
According to at least one aspect, the present disclosure provides a braking device for a vehicle, the braking device comprising: an electronic control unit which controls a motor and a traction control valve and calculates a required pressure for braking a vehicle and a pressure in a main line, wherein the electronic control unit increases the pressure in the main line by applying a positive current to the motor when the required pressure is greater than the pressure in the main line and decreases the pressure in the main line by applying a negative current to the motor and opening the traction control valve when the required pressure is lower than or equal to the pressure in the main line. |
| US12065116B2 |
Control equipment capable of controlling the braking of an autonomous vehicle and associated vehicle
Control equipment is capable of controlling braking of an autonomous motor vehicle that includes at least one wheel. The control equipment includes a braking system, which includes at least a hydraulic circuit and a brake able to apply a braking force on the wheel as a function of a hydraulic pressure present in the hydraulic circuit. The control equipment also includes a primary controller configured to determine a braking setpoint, a primary actuator able to generate hydraulic pressure as a function of the braking setpoint when the primary actuator receives the braking setpoint, an external sensor configured to transmit an external measurement signal to the primary controller, and an auxiliary actuator able to generate the hydraulic pressure as a substitute for the primary actuator. |
| US12065109B2 |
Vehicle lamp system, foreign substance determination device, and foreign substance determination method
A vehicle lamp system includes: a vehicle lamp that emits light to a front area of a vehicle thereby forming a predetermined light distribution pattern; an imaging device that captures an image of the front area of the vehicle; and a foreign substance determination device including a storage unit that stores a light distribution pattern formed in the front area by the vehicle lamp in a state where no foreign substance adheres to a light emitting surface as a reference pattern, and a determination unit that compares a light distribution pattern captured by the imaging device with the reference pattern and determines whether a foreign substance adheres to the light emitting surface based on a determination result. |
| US12065104B2 |
Gun lock
A gun lock system for securing a firearm to a buckle receiver assembly. The gun lock system comprises the buckle receiver assembly and a buckle tongue assembly. The gun lock system comprises buckle receiver and the buckle tongue assembly comprises a tongue. The tongue and the buckle receiver are configured to selectively connect to one another. The buckle receiver assembly comprises a mounting extension, the buckle receiver, a locking system, and a fastener receiver. A fastener comprises a tamper proof bolt. A swivel mount is mounted directly to a portion of the firearm. A swivel portion of the swivel mount can allow the buckle tongue assembly to rotate and move freely. |
| US12065096B1 |
Vehicle interior panel for use over an airbag
A vehicle interior panel with an airbag net having a strategically configured reinforcement fold. The vehicle interior panel includes an airbag lid configured to cover a deployable airbag and an adjacent panel portion situated adjacent to the airbag lid. The panel includes an airbag net having a hinge that forms between a first net segment on a first side of the hinge and a second net segment on a second, opposite side of the hinge. The first net segment is coupled to the adjacent panel portion and the second net segment is coupled to the airbag lid. The airbag net includes a reinforcement fold, the reinforcement fold extending through the hinge from the first net segment to the second net segment. |
| US12065093B2 |
Bumper arrangement with end-side hollow profile
A bumper arrangement relating to a motor vehicle, having an upper main crossmember, which is able to be coupled to the motor vehicle by way of crash boxes, and a lower auxiliary crossmember wherein the main crossmember and the auxiliary crossmember are coupled to one another by way of vertical struts, wherein the bumper arrangement extends over at least 70% of the vehicle width, and in that the main crossmember and the auxiliary crossmember have end portions which protrude laterally in the motor vehicle transverse direction with respect to the crash boxes. A vertically oriented hollow profile is arranged in an outer portion of the end region. |
| US12065087B2 |
Vehicle device
A vehicle device includes a control unit and a monitoring unit monitoring an abnormality occurred in the control unit and solving the abnormality. The control unit includes a plurality of operating systems that respectively control a plurality of human machine interfaces. The monitoring unit monitors whether the abnormality is occurred in functions of the control unit. In response to a detection of the abnormality, the monitoring unit solves the abnormality of the function in which the abnormality is detected while continuing operation of the function in which the abnormality is not detected. |
| US12065083B2 |
Vehicle interfaced smartphone control device
A vehicle interfaced smartphone control device for limiting phone distraction while driving includes a docking station, which selectively engages a smartphone of a driver of a vehicle so that the smartphone is operationally engaged to the docking station. The docking station is mountable to an interior element of the vehicle so that the smartphone is accessible to the driver. The docking station is operationally engageable an electronic control module of the vehicle. First and second programming code are selectively positionable on the electronic control module and the smartphone, respectively. The first programming code enables the electronic control module to operate the vehicle with at least one operational aspect of the vehicle being limited. The second programming code enables the smartphone, when operationally engaged to the docking station, to continuously signal the electronic control module to operate the vehicle without limiting any operational aspects of the vehicle. |
| US12065082B2 |
Positioning system for positioning a display device in a motor vehicle, and a motor vehicle
A positioning system for positioning a display device for presenting visually perceptible information in a motor vehicle, the positioning system includes a display and a guide system with at least one rail element, and with at least one slide element guidable with the rail element. One of the two elements is fixed by a connection device to the display device and the respective other element is designed to be connected to a supporting structure or a transverse member of an instrument panel. At least one securing element which is rigidly connected by a first end region to the display device and by a second end region to the element designed for connection to the supporting structure. Under action of specific pulses, the guide system can achieve a substantially translational displacement of the display device by a relative movement between the rail element and the slide element in the guide plane. |
| US12065081B2 |
Vehicular cabin monitoring system with camera and near IR light emitter at interior rearview mirror assembly
A vehicular cabin monitoring system includes an interior rearview mirror assembly configured for attaching at an interior portion of an equipped vehicle and having a having a mirror head accommodating a driver monitoring camera and first and second near infrared light emitters. When the equipped vehicle is a left hand drive vehicle, a beam of light emitted by the first near infrared light emitters is directed toward a driver-side front seating location of the left hand drive vehicle when the first near infrared light emitter emits near infrared light for a driver monitoring function. When the equipped vehicle is a right hand drive vehicle, a beam of light emitted by the second light emitting element is directed toward a driver-side front seating location of the right hand drive vehicle when the second near infrared light emitter emits near infrared light for the driver monitoring function. |
| US12065077B2 |
Methods and systems for positioning vehicle mirrors
Methods and systems are provided for providing guidance when reversing a vehicle towing a trailer. In one embodiment, a method includes: determining, by the processor, a change in vehicle pitch angle based on stored vehicle pitch angle data and current pitch angle data; when the change in vehicle pitch angle is greater than a threshold, determining, by the processor, new mirror position data based on stored mirror position data, the stored vehicle pitch angle data, and the current pitch angle data; and generating, by the processor, control signals to control a position of the mirror based on the new mirror position data. |
| US12065075B2 |
Systems and methods for facilitating safe school bus operations
Systems and methods for facilitating safe vehicle operations, such as reducing illegal passings, avoiding possible collisions, and assisting road users around a vehicle are provided. The system uses a smart algorithm to perform negotiations between the vehicle, e.g., a school bus, and other road users, e.g., road vehicles, bicycles, scooters, etc. The method may include capturing image data of the surroundings of the school bus to identify violations within a proximity of the school bus such as children jay-walking and vehicles illegally passing the school bus when the stop arm is raised. The captured data may be recorded and shared with the school bus, other road users, or local authorities. |
| US12065067B1 |
Movable support surfaces
A support surface includes a table top, moving portions, base portions, and sensors. The moving portions are configured to move the table top in multiple degrees of freedom. Each moving portion is configured to move the table top in a degree of freedom and prevent movement of the table top in other degrees of freedom. The base portions are coupled to the moving portions and are configured to support the moving portions. The sensors are configured to receive a user input and communicate the user input to the moving portions so that the moving portions move the table top based upon the user input. |
| US12065066B2 |
Seat assembly
A seat assembly may include a seat, a seat actuator, a sensor assembly, and an electrical control unit (ECU). The seat actuator may be configured to adjust the seat. The sensor assembly may be connected to the seat and may be configured to detect a pressure applied to the seat. The ECU may be operatively connected to the seat actuator and the sensor assembly. The ECU may be configured to reduce soft tissue stress in soft tissue of a user via adjusting the seat with the seat actuator. |
| US12065065B2 |
Motor vehicle seat
For the purpose of simplified production of a motor vehicle seat which can be used in a versatile manner, with a seat part, a backrest and a headrest, the seat part and/or the backrest and/or the headrest have or has a number of chambers which are produced additively from an elastic material, particularly preferably silicone and/or a polyurethane, and which are in each case designed to be filled at least temporarily with a fluid. |
| US12065061B2 |
Vehicle access system
The embodiments described and claimed herein are improved vehicle access systems. In particular, one embodiment includes three compact, motorized mechanisms for pivoting a passenger seat toward a door opening, extending the passenger seat outside the door opening, lowering the passenger seat, and tilting the passenger seat to help the passenger stand. The first mechanism concurrently pivots the passenger seat and moves it sideways during the pivoting operation so that it is aligned with the door opening. The second mechanism extends the passenger seat outside the door opening. The third mechanism lowers the seat. |
| US12065060B2 |
Vehicle displaying a threshold value of power that is being output from each of the fuel cell and the power storage device
An FCV includes: a driving device that generates traveling power by using at least one of FC energy and battery energy; and a display device that presents an indicator indicating the traveling power that is being generated by the driving device. When the traveling power is less than a threshold value, the driving device generates the traveling power by using one energy of the FC energy and the battery energy without using the other energy of the FC energy and the battery energy. When the traveling power is more than or equal to the threshold value, the driving device generates the traveling power by using both the FC energy and the battery energy. At the indicator, the display device presents information indicating the threshold value. |
| US12065058B2 |
Modular cascaded energy systems with a cooling apparatus and with replaceable energy source capability
Example embodiments of systems, devices, and methods are provided herein for cooling a modular energy system. The embodiments can utilize an enclosure surrounding the modular energy system to route the coolant in a manner that passes in proximity with components of modules of the modular energy system. The embodiments can provide for a sequence of pumping coolant such that the coolant cools components of the electric vehicle having the lowest desired operating temperature first, followed by the components having relatively higher desired operating temperatures. Example embodiments of systems, devices, and methods are also provided herein for a modular energy system with removable and replaceable energy sources. The system can be positioned within an electric vehicle in a manner that permits rapid removal of energy sources having a relatively low state of charge and replacement of those energy sources with different energy sources having a relatively higher state of charge. |
| US12065055B2 |
Conditioning an electric grid using electric vehicles
A grid to vehicle system is described. In some examples, the system selectively controls one or more electric vehicles connected to an electric grid based on conditions associated with the electric grid. For example, the system may control charging operations of the electric vehicles based on load balancing conditions associated with the electric grid, based on cost conditions associated with electric power provided by the electric grid, and so on. |
| US12065054B2 |
Electric vehicle charging scheduling method and system based on cloud-edge collaboration
The invention provided an electric vehicle charging scheduling method, apparatus and system based on cloud-edge collaboration, a storage medium and an electronic device. In the present invention, a charging request of an electric vehicle user is accepted and processed by an edge computing unit, and a target charging station for a to-be-charged electric vehicle is determined with a minimum traveling cost as a target, so that a data transmission distance is reduced, and the electric vehicle user is timely assisted in selecting the target charging station and completing a charging appointment. After the charging appointment is made, charging data is uploaded to a charging optimization scheduling model pre-trained by a cloud platform for obtaining an electric vehicle charging scheduling strategy, so that powerful cloud platform computing abilities and rapid response advantages of the edge computing unit are fully utilized, the problem of network congestion is avoided, and timeliness is improved. |
| US12065053B2 |
Portable electric load bank apparatus, system, and method of operation
This disclosure presents a portable load bank apparatus, system, method of control, and method of manufacture. A portable load bank apparatus may comprise one or more of a vehicle, a load bank, a set of batteries, a set of battery chargers, one or more processors, and/or other components. The load bank may be configured to perform a load test of an external power source. The processor(s) may be configured to cause one or more battery chargers in the set of battery chargers to direct an amount of a power output received by the load bank from the external power source to the set of batteries. The set of batteries may be used to provide electrical energy to one or more of an electric motor of the vehicle, one or more other electric vehicle, and/or other sources that may need electrical energy. |
| US12065052B2 |
Jig for connector current evaluation
An evaluation jig comprises a female terminal connectable to a male terminal of a charging connector. The female terminal includes a plurality of contact pieces and a support portion. Each contact piece has a flexible piece, and a contact portion protruding toward the center axis from an inner surface of the flexible piece. The flexible piece forms a portion of a cylinder having the center axis. The flexible piece has a length equal to or larger than twice an outer diameter of the cylinder in a direction parallel to the center axis. The flexible piece is elastically deformable so that the flexible piece has a distal end portion to be displaceable in a radial direction of the cylinder relative to a proximal end portion of the flexible piece. The contact portion has a shape curved so as to protrude inward in the radial direction. |
| US12065049B2 |
Power feeding device
A cart charging station includes a supporting member, a power transmission device, and an engaging member. The power transmission device is coupled to the supporting member such that a power transmission surface thereof faces a power receiving surface of a power reception device mounted on a cart at the cart charging station. The power transmission device is configured to transmit electric power to the power reception device in a non-contact manner. The engaging member is configured to engage with the power reception device of the cart and restrict movement of the power reception device in a frontward direction and the width directions of the cart. |
| US12065041B2 |
Driving force control method and driving force control device
As a control mode for determining the torque distribution, set is either an in-phase mode in which respective positive and negative of output torque of the motors coincide with each other, or an out-of-phase mode in which the respective positive and negative of the output torque of the motors are different from each other. A distribution adjustment control is executed to adjust the torque distribution when the control mode is mutually transitioned between the in-phase mode and the out-of-phase mode. In the distribution adjustment control in a free running period of first output torque whose positive and negative are inverted at a time of transitioning the control mode, second output torque whose positive and negative are not inverted is adjusted to approach the total requested torque. |
| US12065038B2 |
Control device of permanent magnet type rotating electrical machine
The control device of the alternative rotating electrical machine is configured as follows. a d-axis current command value and a q-axis current command value are kept at zero in dq vector control, in the state where the alternative rotating electrical machine is rotating. A time during which the output of the middle point level judging means is Hi is counted. A duty is calculated out from the ratio with a carrier wave cycle, and a conversion is conducted into a two-axis rotating coordinate system (three-phase to two-phase conversion) from the calculated out duty and the magnetic pole position, to calculate out a two-phase signal. The magnetic pole position origin point correction amount is calculated out based on a predetermined operation equation, from the two-phase signal. A magnetic pole position origin point correction is performed based on the calculated out magnetic pole position correction amount. |
| US12065030B2 |
Rear vehicle-body structure
A rear vehicle-body structure absorbs an impact while also accommodating an elongated battery installation and an increase in an amount of batteries installed. The rear vehicle-body structure includes a rear side frame which extends in a vehicle front-rear direction in a vehicle rear portion, a rear-side battery frame which extends in a vehicle width direction in vehicle rear of a battery and in vehicle front of the rear side frame and protects the battery, and a frame bracket which couples the rear side frame with the rear-side battery frame. |
| US12065029B2 |
Underbody module and motor vehicle
An underbody module for a motor vehicle includes a left side element and a right side element, wherein the side elements extend in a longitudinal direction and are connected on the end sides by transverse elements, as a result of which an upper contact surface and a lower contact surface are formed. A floor element is arranged on the upper contact surface. A cover element is arranged or can be arranged on the lower contact surface, as a result of which an arrangement space is formed or can be formed between the floor element and the cover element, wherein the floor element is arranged in a gas-tight manner. |
| US12065026B2 |
Multi-panel tonneau cover
A tonneau cover for a bed of a truck is provided. The tonneau cover includes several improvements including but not limited to a bulkhead panel that is secured to the truck. A first cover panel section pivotably attached to the bulkhead panel. A first intermediate panel section pivotably attached to the first cover panel section and a second panel section. A second intermediate panel section pivotably attached to the second cover panel section and a third panel section. The first cover panel section, the second cover panel section, and the third cover panel section fold to form a stack of cover panel sections which is pivoted upright onto the bulkhead panel which supports the stack of cover panel sections in an upright position. The second intermediate panel section sets upon the bulkhead panel when the stack of cover panel sections is pivoted upright onto the bulkhead panel. |
| US12065024B2 |
Vehicle convertible top systems
A vehicle includes a vehicle body including a truck bed at least partially defining a cargo area, a vehicle interior with passenger seating, and a multi-component hard top assembly configured to selectively and removably couple to the vehicle body to provide an enclosed configuration at least partially enclosing the vehicle interior. The multi-component hard top assembly includes a rear window assembly configured to selectively and removably couple to the vehicle body. |
| US12065020B2 |
Cooling module
A cooling module including: a radiator including: first and second header tanks disposed to face each other; and hook parts respectively disposed at upper and lower sides of the first header tank and a lower side of the second header tank; and a condenser including: third and fourth header tanks disposed to face each other; a flange connection part coupled to the third header tank; and a gas-liquid separator coupled to the fourth header tank, in which the condenser is coupled to the radiator as the flange connection part, the third header tank, and the gas-liquid separator are inserted into the plurality of the hook parts, respectively, in a direction from an upper side to a lower side thereof. |
| US12065018B2 |
Transport refrigeration systems
A method of controlling a transport refrigeration system including a refrigeration unit including a compressor, and a refrigerated compartment operably coupled to the refrigeration unit, and the transport refrigeration system is operable in a standby mode in which the transport refrigeration system is connected to and powered by a mains power source, the method including providing a first compressor speed, wherein the first compressor speed is less than a maximum speed of the compressor of the refrigeration unit; determining when the transport refrigeration system is being operated in the standby mode; determining whether a current time is within a first time period; and when it is determined that the transport refrigeration system is being operated in the standby mode, and when it is determined that the current time is within the first time period: operating the compressor of the refrigeration unit in accordance with the first compressor speed. |
| US12065017B2 |
Lining
An interior trim of a motor vehicle. The interior trim includes a substrate with an outer side which faces an interior of the motor vehicle, a heating film with an outer surface which faces the interior of the motor vehicle, and a decorative layer. The heating film is attached to the outer surface of the substrate. The decorative layer is attached to the outer surface of the heating film. The heating film has no conducting paths and generates heat through an ohmic resistance of the heating film. |
| US12065014B2 |
Thermal management system for vehicle
A thermal management system for a vehicle includes a cooling device including a radiator, at least one electrical component, and first and second water pumps that are connected to a coolant line, the cooling device configured to circulate coolant through the coolant line so that the coolant is supplied to the at least one electrical component; and first and second oil coolers connected to cool at least one driving motor and supplied with the coolant from the cooling device, where the second oil cooler is provided on the coolant line, and the first oil cooler is disposed in parallel with the second oil cooler provided on the coolant line through a parallel line provided on the coolant line. |
| US12065012B2 |
Chassis link
A chassis link has a link body, a ball joint socket being arranged at one link end of the link body. The ball joint socket has a cylindrical portion and an outwardly directed flange which is formed from the same material as and in one piece with the cylindrical portion. The ball joint socket is joined by way of the flange to a first web of the link body. A second lower web of the link body is joined to the cylindrical portion. |
| US12065011B2 |
Suspension device for tracked vehicles
The invention concerns a suspension device for a tracked vehicle, comprising a track assembly (10) at the side of a centre beam (14), comprising a track support beam (20), two wheels (21, 22), several support wheels (23) and an endless track (11) that runs in a plane of rotation (A, A), a first suspension mounting with which the support wheels (23) are suspended at the track support beam (20) in a manner that allows pivoting, a second suspension mounting comprising a combination of a first spring strut (25A) and a first pendulum arm (26A) and a second spring strut (25B) and a second pendulum arm (26B) with which combinations the centre beam (14) of the chassis is spring-damped at a forward and rear end of the track support beam (20). According to the invention, a first pendulum arm (26A) is located in front of the second pendulum (26B), each pendulum arm (26A, 26B) is fixed at its first end in a manner that allows pivoting at a first joint (27, 27) the centre beam (14) of the chassis and at its second end at a second joint (28, 28) at the track support beam (20), each spring strut (25A, 25B) is fixed at one of its ends (30, 30) in a jointed manner at the centre beam (14) of the chassis and at its second end (31, 31) is fixed in a jointed manner at a pendulum arm (26A, 26B), the pendulum arms (26A, 26B) pivot in a plane-parallel manner with the planes of rotation (A, A) of the track (11). |
| US12065009B2 |
Bearing assembly for a wheel unit
A suspension system for a wheel of a vehicle includes a first arm, a second arm, a support structure positioned between the first arm and the second arm, a first bearing assembly coupled to the first arm and supporting the support structure for movement, and a second bearing assembly coupled to the second arm and supporting the support structure for movement. The support structure is configured to be coupled to the wheel that is rotatable about a wheel rotation axis. The first bearing includes a spherical bearing, and the second bearing assembly includes a first spherical bearing and a second spherical bearing. |
| US12065008B2 |
Suspension system with on-demand full damper capacity
A suspension control system for a vehicle may include a plurality of adjustable dampers associated with suspension of respective ones of a plurality of wheels of the vehicle, a controller operably coupled to the adjustable dampers to selectively adjust a damping force of one or more of the adjustable dampers responsive to an activation signal, and a driver interface disposed at a steering wheel assembly of the vehicle. The driver interface may be actuated by a driver of the vehicle to apply the activation signal while the driver interface is actuated. |
| US12065006B2 |
Suspension for vehicle
A suspension for a vehicle is configured such that, even in a situation of departing from a range (spring freedom height) in which a coil spring may be tensioned as a rebound state is added in a full rebound state, a lower end of the coil spring is coupled to a spring pad coupled to a leaf spring and continuously supported, so that the separation of the coil spring connecting a suspension arm to a body member may be prevented. The suspension includes the leaf spring provided at the suspension arm connecting a body frame to a knuckle; a spring pad coupled to the leaf spring; and the coil spring supported, at opposite ends of the coil spring, by the body member and the spring pad, the body member being located above the suspension arm. |
| US12065005B2 |
Vehicle service cart with external tow features
A service cart and associated apparatus that is suitable for servicing electric vehicles and vehicle batteries. The service cart may comprise a frame having a number of members that may be arranged in a compact configuration. The service cart may comprise a number of support pads that may be adjustably arranged with respect to the frame. The support pads may comprise an overload protection mechanism having a break pin. The service cart may comprise a detachable handle operable to selectively disengage a number of brakes on the cart. The service cart may comprise a tow hitch suitable for detachably coupling an external tow device. |
| US12065004B2 |
Hitch mountable workout apparatus
A hitch mountable workout apparatus for providing a portable sturdy workout apparatus includes a hitch mount having a hitch end and a shaft end. The hitch end selectively engages a trailer hitch. A vertical main shaft has a shaft back side attached to the shaft end of the hitch mount, a shaft front side, a shaft left side, a shaft right side, a shaft top end, and a shaft bottom end. A bottom support has a support tube slidably engaged within the shaft bottom end and a support foot coupled to the support tube. The bottom support is adjustable to rest the support foot on the ground while the hitch mount is engaged with the trailer hitch. A pull-up bar has pull-up tube slidably engaged within the shaft top end, a cantilever coupled to the pull-up tube, and a crossbar coupled to the pull-up tube. |
| US12065002B2 |
Linked tread apparatus for improved performance on loose surfaces
A tread link assembly is provided for improving the performance of a wheel on loose surfaces. The tread assembly includes a plurality of linked plates forming a circuit around the outer circumference of the wheel. The linked plates include first and second linking structures and releasable fasteners for linking adjacent plates together. The together the plates create a tread surface that is wider than the axial width of the wheel. |
| US12065000B2 |
Explosion-proof tire hub, explosion-proof tire, and moving tool
Disclosed are an explosion-proof tire hub, including a hub body and an explosion-proof convex retainer. The hub body includes bent portions configured to mount a vacuum tire, the hub body is provided with a central axis, the explosion-proof convex retainer is fixed on the hub body, the distance between an upper end of the explosion-proof convex retainer and the central axis is L1, the distance between an upper end of the bent portion and the central axis is L2, and L1 is greater than L2. In case of burst or instantaneous pressure loss, because the distance L1 between the upper end of the explosion-proof convex retainer and the central axis is greater than the distance L2 between the upper end of the bent portion and the central axis, the explosion-proof convex retainer reduces the distance between the whole hub and the ground during tire burst and improves safety performance. |
| US12064996B2 |
Rubber composition for a tire tread
A tire exhibits an improved performance compromise, the tread of which comprises a rubber composition based on an elastomeric matrix comprising from 25 to 95 parts by weight per hundred parts by weight of elastomer, phr, of copolymer based on butadiene and on styrene having a glass transition temperature of less than −70° C., and from 5 to 75 phr of polybutadiene, the elastomeric matrix comprising less than 15 phr of isoprene elastomer; at least one reinforcing filler; from 25 to 100 phr of at least one plasticizing resin having a glass transition temperature of greater than 20° C.; and a vulcanization system. |
| US12064994B2 |
Cart wheel snap lock device
A snap lock device for securing a wheel assembly to an axle is provided. The snap lock device may be formed from one integral piece. The snap lock device may include a hubcap and a first and second clip extending from the hubcap. The first and second clips may include a spring, an engagement member, and an actuator. The spring may be directly coupled to the hubcap. The snap lock device may be installed in the wheel assembly by inserting the cap assembly in the wheel assembly such that the first and second clip are placed in two apertures of a wheel and the springs bias the engagement members toward a center of a bore defined in the wheel for receiving the axle. The snap lock device can allow for tool-less installation and removal of the axle. |
| US12064992B2 |
Transport cart and transmission device thereof
A transport cart (3) and a transmission device thereof (32). The transmission device comprises: a crawling assembly (320), a rotary drive assembly and a crawling drive assembly. The crawling assembly comprises: a wheel frame (321), comprising a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, the wheel frame extending from the first end to the second end; a driving wheel (322), mounted at the second end and having an axis perpendicular to the extending direction of the wheel frame; and a guide wheel (323), mounted at the second end and having an axis parallel to the extending direction of the wheel frame. The present transport cart provided with the described transmission device may move along both a horizontal rail and a vertical rail and may quickly switch between the horizontal rail and the vertical rail, thus improving the moving efficiency. |
| US12064982B2 |
Coating module for coating a thin layer of ink on a ribbon
A coating module for variable speed ribbon coating, the coating module including a ribbon including an inner face and an outer face; a conveyor system including a support element holding and transporting the ribbon on its inner face; a squeeze ink roller arranged in contact with the outer face of the ribbon; the squeeze ink roller including an outer layer made of elastic material; a reservoir assembly designed to hold ink thereon and to feed the squeeze ink roller with the ink, and a pressure controller including an active element for pressing the ribbon between the squeeze ink roller and the support roller along a coating zone. |
| US12064969B2 |
Liquid ejection head and liquid ejection apparatus
A liquid ejection head includes a print element substrate including multiple ejection openings, pressure chambers, a common flow path, and pumps, the pumps being configured to circulate liquid between the common flow path and the pressure chamber; and a flow path member laminated to the print element substrate. The flow path member includes a supply flow path and a collection flow path, the supply flow path being configured to supply liquid to the print element substrate, and the collection flow path being configured to collect liquid that is not ejected. The supply flow path and the collection flow path have liquid connection with the same common flow path. A circulating pump generates a flow of liquid flowing in an order of the supply flow path, the common flow path, and the collection flow path, the circulating pump being provided at a position different from the print element substrate. |
| US12064966B2 |
Liquid ejection head and method for manufacturing the same
A liquid ejection head has at least a structure including an ejection orifice forming member having an ejection orifice for ejecting a liquid and a flow path communicating with the ejection orifice and a flow path forming substrate having a liquid introduction flow path communicating with the flow path and supplying the liquid, and includes: a first titanium oxide film with a pure water contact angle of 40° or less; and a second titanium oxide film with a pure water contact angle of 70° or more, wherein the first titanium oxide film covers the structure including inner walls of the flow path and the liquid introduction flow path and is exposed in the flow path and the liquid introduction flow path, and the second titanium oxide film has a portion covering the first titanium oxide film in a vicinity of an opening end. |
| US12064963B2 |
Printing system, method of controlling printing system, and storage medium
In an image processing apparatus according to the present disclosure, a printing system includes a movement detection unit that detects scanning, which is movement in a first direction, and an operation of making a line break, which is movement in a second direction crossing the first direction, of a printing apparatus main body that includes a printing unit that performs printing on a printing medium. The printing system further includes a notification unit that selectively makes first notification that prompts scanning along with printing by the printing unit, second notification that prompts scanning along with no printing by the printing unit, and third notification that prompts the operation of making a line break, in accordance with a detection result of the printing unit. |
| US12064958B2 |
Hybrid inkjet printer capable of continuous output
The present disclosure relates to a hybrid inkjet printer capable of continuous output, which is configured to perform printing while an output medium is input to an input unit and then moved to an output unit, and to be able to press the surface of an output medium to correspond to the thickness of the output medium at the input unit and the output unit, thereby being able to perform continuous output, stably move an output medium, and minimize poor printing. |
| US12064957B2 |
Image recording apparatus
There is provided an image recording apparatus including: an endless belt which extends in a conveying direction and which has a conveying surface configured to convey a medium; a driver configured to rotate the endless belt along the conveying direction; a support which is aligned with the endless belt in an orthogonal direction being parallel to the conveying surface and orthogonal to the conveying direction, the support having a pair of support walls extending in the conveying direction, and arranged at an interval in the orthogonal direction so as to define between each other a space opened in an orientation in which the conveying surface faces; an air flow generator configured to generate an air flow allowed to flow along the conveying direction in the space between the support walls; and a recorder configured to record an image on the medium supported by the endless belt and the support. |
| US12064956B2 |
Printing device and printing method
The printing device comprises: a print head for printing on a tape; a platen roller for conveying the tape by rotation with the tape held between the print head and the platen roller; a supporter for rotatably supporting the platen roller; and a cam including a first guide for releasing pressing of the platen roller against the print head and a second guide for pressing the platen roller against the print head. |
| US12064950B2 |
Laminating structure of optical clear binder of optical panel
A laminating structure of an optical clear binder (OCB) of an optical panel is applied between a display protective cover lens and a display module, or between a touch panel and the display module. The laminating structure includes two transparent low-adhesion adhesive layers and a first optical transparent sheet. One of the transparent low-adhesion adhesive layers is repeatedly removeable and directly attached to the protective cover lens or the touch panel, the other one of the transparent low-adhesion adhesive layers is repeatedly removeable and directly attached to the display module. The first optical transparent sheet is stacked between both the transparent low-adhesion adhesive layers. An upper surface of the first optical transparent sheet and a lower surface of the first optical transparent sheet are directly attached to an optical clear adhesive (OCA) layer. |
| US12064946B2 |
Protection film, method for affixing same, and method for manufacturing semiconductor component
Provided are a method for affixing a protective film, a method for manufacturing a semiconductor component, and a protective film for use in the affixing method, which are capable of suppressing occurrence of a failure caused by a step on a main surface of a semiconductor wafer. The affixing method includes: an arrangement step of arranging a protective film so as to cover a main surface A of a semiconductor wafer; and an affixing step of pressing the protective film against the main surface to affix the protective film to the main surface. The affixing step includes a compression step of compressing the protective film in a thickness direction thereof. |
| US12064945B2 |
Display panel and manufacturing method thereof, and display device
A display panel and a manufacturing method thereof, and a display device. The display panel comprises: a display module having an opening extending therethrough in a direction perpendicular to a light-exiting surface; and a light-shielding structure comprises a light-blocking layer positioned at an inner wall of the opening of the display module. The light-blocking layer can effectively prevent light from leaking from a film layer of the display module where the opening extends therethrough. |
| US12064943B1 |
Semi-corrugated paperboard panels and method for production of same
A means of making a multi ply structural panel by eliminating the top liner in the corrugating process. The present invention is made possible through modification to the corrugating rolls of the singlefacer. The design modification to the rolls involves incorporation of slots that run around the circumference of one roll and mating creasing tools incorporated around the circumference of the other of the corrugated roll set. These slots and creasing tools are incorporated across the existing flutes of the corrugating rolls. |
| US12064941B2 |
UV stable fire-resistant glazing laminates
This specification generally relates to aqueous compositions for preparing UV stable fire-resistant interlayers. It also relates to UV stable fire-resistant glazing laminates comprising such interlayers, the use of such glazing laminates in construction, and constructions comprising such glazings. An example aqueous composition comprises a mixed alkali metal silicate of general formula SiO2·M2O, where M is K or Na, and other organic and inorganic additives. Glazings with interlayers made with such aqueous compositions are simple to prepare and demonstrate good UV stability and fire-protection properties. |
| US12064939B2 |
Flexible display cover, flexible display module, and flexible display apparatus
The present disclosure provides example flexible display cover, module, and apparatus. One example cover covers a flexible display. The flexible display cover includes a glass layer and a hardened layer that are superposed. The hardened layer is located on a side of the glass layer away from the flexible display. |
| US12064937B2 |
Laminate and method for producing same
A laminate including a metallic base material, a first nickel-containing plating film layer formed on the metallic base material, a gold plating film layer formed on the first nickel-containing plating film layer, a second nickel-containing plating film layer formed on the gold plating film layer, and a nickel fluoride film layer formed on the second nickel-containing plating film layer. Also disclosed is a method for producing the laminate as well as a constituent member of a semiconductor production device including the laminate. |
| US12064936B2 |
Sheet material drive rollers having circumferences with curved profiles
A drive system is configured to feed a sheet material. The drive system includes a first roller and a second roller. A circumference of the first roller has a first curved profile. A circumference of the second roller has a second curved profile. The first and second rollers are arranged such that, when the sheet material is not located between the first and second rollers, the first curved profile of the first roller contacts the second curved profile of the second roller. The first and second rollers are further arranged such that, when the sheet material is located between the first and second rollers, rotation of at least one of the first and second rollers causes the sheet material to be fed through the drive system. |
| US12064934B2 |
Adjustable initial pressure rail for rotary press having integrated measurement of the initial pressure force
A rotary press comprising at least one pressing station having each of a vertically-adjustable upper and lower pressure roller, which are mounted by axes in the at least one pressing station. Cam-guided upper punches having punch heads are fed to the upper pressure roller by a control cam and a pull-up cam raises the upper punches to a highest point above a filling device. A vertically-adjustable safety cam is designed to be vertically adjustable in relation to the upper pressure roller. The rotary press may comprise a preliminary pressure cam, which is integrated in a guide block. |
| US12064933B2 |
Wind turbine blade
Provided is a turbine blade, including shells and webs connected to the shells, with, with each web being supported by reinforcement structures, whereby a first reinforcement structures includes at least one stack composed of several pultruded composite strips including carbon fibers with the strips being fixed in a resin matrix, and a second reinforcement structures supporting a second web either include at least one stack composed of glass and/or carbon fiber layers infused with resin, the stack being disposed between an outer and an inner layer of upper and lower shell, or at least one stack composed of glass and/or carbon fiber layers infused with resin or of several pultruded composite strips including carbon fibers with the strips being fixed in a resin matrix, which stack is an integral part of the second web and builds the flange. |
| US12064929B2 |
Apparatus, system, and method for repairing composite sandwich panels
Disclosed herein are a repair apparatus, system, and method for a composite sandwich structure. The repair is suited for reinforcing a sandwich panel having a first sheet and a second sheet opposite the first sheet. A core is interposed between and coupled to the first sheet and the second sheet. The repair uses a potting compound packed into an abnormality of the core and located on the outer surface of the first sheet. A patch is coupled to the outer surface of the first sheet over the abnormality of the core and cured. The cured potting compound is interposed between and bonded to the patch and the abnormality of the core and bonded to the patch and the outer surface of the first sheet to form a structural reinforcement. |
| US12064919B2 |
Method for forming a three dimensional body from a mixture with a high content of solid particles
A method for continuously forming a three-dimensional body from a mixture, the mixture comprising at least 15 vol % solid particles and a radiation curable material. The method allows the continuous production of three-dimensional bodies comprising to a high content ceramic particles at a forming speed of at least 25 mm/hour. |
| US12064917B2 |
Method for printing three-dimensional parts with cyrstallization kinetics control
A method for printing a three-dimensional part with an additive manufacturing system, which includes providing a part material that compositionally has one or more semi-crystalline polymers and one or more secondary materials that are configured to retard crystallization of the one or more semi-crystalline polymers, where the one or more secondary materials are substantially miscible with the one or more semi-crystalline polymers. The method also includes melting the part material in the additive manufacturing system, forming at least a portion of a layer of the three-dimensional part from the melted part material in a build environment, and maintaining the build environment at an annealing temperature that is between a glass transition temperature of the part material and a cold crystallization temperature of the part material. |
| US12064916B2 |
Ampoule filled with a medical liquid and method for producing same and system used therefor
Disclosed is a method and a system for producing an ampoule filled with a medical liquid. A preform is produced by plastic injection moulding that is then inhomogeneously heated and blown to form an ampoule body. Further disclosed is an ampoule produced by means of stretching and blowing, which comprises a connector with a break-off part in which the predetermined breaking point is aligned with the septum of the connector. |
| US12064915B2 |
Blow molding tool for a blow molding machine
The invention relates to a blow molding tool for a blow molding machine for producing plastic containers in an extrusion or stretch blow-molding process. The blow molding tool comprises two blow mold halves, each of which comprises at least one molding body in which at least one mold cavity is disposed, and a baseplate that receives said molding body. An insulation block consisting of a thermally insulating material is arranged between the molding body and the baseplate and, optionally, further components of the blow mold halves. |
| US12064903B2 |
Process for manufacturing a tread molding element configured to mold at least a portion of a tire tread
The disclosure provides a process for manufacturing a tread molding element configured to mold at least a portion of a tire tread, the process comprising the steps of modeling a three-dimensional shape of a tread molding element through a modeling program that can be recognized by a 3D printer; providing one or more plastic compositions comprising one or more thermoplastic polymers having a melting point of at least 180° C.; forming a tread molding element by 3D printing from the one or more plastic compositions; and optionally annealing the tread molding element. |
| US12064899B2 |
Support material for energy-pulse-induced transfer printing
A material for use as support material for energy-pulse-induced transfer printing, which contains (a) at least one energy transformation component, (b) at least one volume expansion component and (c) at least one binder and which has a viscosity at 25° C. of from 0.2 Pas to 1000 Pas and a surface tension at 25° C. of from 20 to 150 mN/m. The invention furthermore relates to a process for producing three-dimensional objects using the support material. |
| US12064897B2 |
Automatic pallet assembly system and method
A system and method for assembling a pallet with at least two rows of blocks nailed to a board element. Nailing the rows of blocks to the board element includes supplying a first set of at least two blocks at respective supply points, such that the blocks are aligned with one another forming a row, and placing the board element in contact with the blocks, nailing the board element to the blocks located at the respective supply points, moving the assembly of board element and blocks previously nailed to a new nailing position and supplying a second set of at least two blocks at said respective supply points, and nailing together the board element in the new nailing position and the second set of at least two blocks located at the respective supply points. |
| US12064887B2 |
Comb for a hair cutting appliance
A comb for a hair cutting appliance having a cutting direction is provided. The comb has a comb connection part that connects a first comb part and a second comb part. The first comb part has a plurality of first comb teeth, the comb teeth being arranged to guide hair toward the hair cutting appliance for cutting hair. The second comb part has a plurality of second comb teeth aligned with the first comb teeth. The first and second comb teeth are connected together by connection comb teeth. The first comb teeth and the second comb teeth are at least partially formed from a plastics material and the connection comb teeth are at least partially formed from metal. During use of the comb, the first comb teeth precede the connection comb teeth and the second comb teeth trail the connection comb teeth when viewed in the cutting direction. |
| US12064878B2 |
Substrate transferring robot and method of controlling the substrate transferring robot
A robot controlling part (41) of a substrate transferring robot performs an operation regulating control when a substrate is placed on a substrate placing part (12a). The operation regulating control is a control in which a hand (12) is moved in accordance with an operation plan that regulates the movement of the hand in a regulation target section (A) where the hand is moved to have a vertical acceleration component exceeding a given first threshold (L1), the movement of the hand including at least one of a horizontal velocity component exceeding a given second threshold (L2) and an acceleration component exceeding a given third threshold. |
| US12064877B2 |
Input shaper for robotic surgical system
Input shapers for control inputs to the robotic surgical system and their method of controlling a linkage of a robot with a controller includes receiving a desired joint angle of a joint of the robot; and transmitting a first control signal to a motor to actuate the joint in response to a desired joint velocity, the desired joint velocity being a function of the desired joint angle and a current joint angle of the joint. |
| US12064871B2 |
Gas pressure detection device, robot having gas pressure detection device, and gas pressure detection method of the same
A gas pressure detection device 10 detects a decrease in a pressure of gas of a gas balancer 8 of a robot 2. The gas pressure detection device 10 includes a calculating part configured to calculate a parameter Rt(θ) indicating a magnitude relation between a reference pressure Pa(θ) at a rotational angle θ of a rotary arm 14 and a measured pressure Pt(θ) measured at the rotational angle θ, calculate a plurality of parameters Rt(θ) based on a plurality of measured pressures Pt(θ) at different measurement times, and calculate a moving average Rtj(θ) of the parameter Rt(θ) at a measurement time tj that is a j-th measurement time of the measured pressure Pt(θ) (j representing a natural number of 2 or above), and a determining part configured to compare the moving average Rtj(θ) with a reference value R to detect the decrease in the pressure of the gas. |
| US12064869B2 |
Morphable inertial appemdage, systems and associated methods
Devices, systems and methods of controlling movement of a host mechanical system using inertial forces imparted by an augmentable or morphable appendage. Such appendages are attached to the host mechanical system such that augmentation or morphing of the appendage to move a mass of the appendage from an extended to a retracted configuration imparts inertial forces to the supporting structure. Augmentation/morphing is controlled and coordinated such that imparted inertial forces facilitate a desired movement of the mechanical system. The imparted forces can include translation forces and/or rotational forces along one or more axes. The augmentation or morphing of the appendage can be performed concurrently with separately controlled coordinated movement of the appendage to facilitate a desired movement of the mechanical system. Such appendages can include, but are not limited to, telescoping and/or folding designs. |
| US12064865B2 |
Proximity sensing autonomous robotic systems and apparatus
A proximity sensing autonomous robotic system and apparatus is provided. The robot includes one or more vision modules for viewing the environment for depth perception, object detection, object avoidance and temperature detection of objects. A proximity sensing skin is laminated on one or more parts of the robot. The proximity sensing skin includes a plurality of proximity sensors and mechanical stress sensors for collision avoidance, speed control and deceleration of motion near detected objects, and touch recognition. The proximity sensing skin may include conductive pads for contacting different materials in a composite part to inhibit galvanic corrosion. The robot includes an end effector to which different tools may be attached for performing different tasks. The end effector includes a mounting interface with connections for supplying power and hydraulic/pneumatic control of the tool. All wiring to the sensors and vision modules are routed internally within the robot. |
| US12064863B1 |
Tool box structure
A tool box structure includes multiple tool boxes. Each of the tool boxes includes a first case, a second case, a first restriction unit, and a second restriction unit. The first case is provided with a receiving space, multiple first mounting portions, a first locking portion, a first inclined face, two second mounting portions, and a limit portion. The second case is provided with multiple third mounting portions, a second locking portion, a second inclined face, two fourth mounting portions, a first receiving groove, a second receiving groove, and a third receiving groove. The first restriction unit is mounted in the first receiving groove and moved in the first receiving groove to restrict or release the limit portion. The second restriction unit is mounted in the second receiving groove. The second restriction unit is assembled with the first restriction unit. |
| US12064858B2 |
Power tool operation recording and playback
A power tool and method for recording and playing back a motor parameter. The power tool includes a housing, a motor, a trigger, and a controller. The trigger outputs an activation signal based on a user input. The controller receives a user mode selection signal indicating a selected mode. The controller enters the recording mode when the user mode selection indicates the recording mode, and records a motor parameter to generate a recorded motor parameter. The recorded motor parameter covers a first time period in which motor is operating in response to depression of the trigger, a second time period in which motor is inactive in response to release of the trigger, and a third time period in which motor is operating in response to another depression of the trigger. In the playback mode, the controller operates the motor based on the recorded motor parameter upon receiving the activation signal. |
| US12064856B2 |
Eccentric drive for a portable power tool
An eccentric drive 1 for a portable power tool 2 has a motor 5, an eccentric wheel 6, a linear guide 9, a slide 8 and a connecting rod 7, which has a head 17 suspended on the slide 8 and a second head 15 suspended on the eccentric wheel 6. A bearing bush 16 for the rotatable mounting of the connecting rod 7 is provided at least on one of the two heads 17. The head 15 is composed of an injection molding material. The bearing bush 16 is composed of a fiber composite material, which includes continuous carbon fibers 25 embedded in a thermoplastic matrix. |
| US12064852B2 |
Abrasive articles and methods for forming same
An abrasive article including a bonded abrasive having a body of a diameter of at least 260 mm and a volume of at least 20 cubic centimeters, the body also having a bond material including an inorganic material, abrasive particles having an abrasive particle size of at least 40 microns contained in the bond material, and a certain Homogeneity Factor. |
| US12064850B2 |
Abrasive articles and methods for forming same
A method for forming an abrasive article via an additive manufacturing technique including forming a layer of powder material comprising a precursor bond material and abrasive particles, compacting at least a portion of the layer to form a compacted layer, binding at least a portion of the compacted layer and repeating the steps of forming, compacting and binding to form a green body abrasive article. |
| US12064848B2 |
Methods of measuring and grinding an ice blade, and apparatuses using same
An ice blade measuring system comprises a holder for holding an ice blade in a measurement position, and a non-contact measuring device operationally positioned relative to the holder to measure at least a three-dimensional (3D) shape of an ice contacting surface of the ice blade held in the holder. The non-contact measuring device is configured to create a dataset which corresponds to the measured 3D shape. The system further comprises a data storage means operatively connected to the non-contact measuring device to record the measured dataset. |
| US12064846B2 |
Formulations for high porosity chemical mechanical polishing pads with high hardness and CMP pads made therewith
The present invention provides CMP polishing pads or layers having a Shore DO (15 second) hardness of from 40 to 80 made from a two-component reaction mixture of (i) a liquid aromatic isocyanate component comprising one or more aromatic diisocyanates or a linear aromatic isocyanate-terminated urethane prepolymer, and (ii) a liquid polyol component comprising a) one or more polymeric polyols, b) from 15 to 36 wt. %, based on the total weight of the liquid polyol component, of one or more small chain difunctional polyols having from 2 to 6 carbon atoms, c) from 0 to 25 wt. %, based on the total weight of the liquid polyol component, of a liquid aromatic diamine which is a liquid at standard pressure and at 40° C., and d) an amount of water or CO2-amine adduct sufficient to reduce the density of a CMP polishing pad made from the two-component reaction mixture to from 0.2 to 0.50 g/mL, wherein the reaction mixture comprises 60 to 75 wt. % of hard segment materials, based on the total weight of the reaction mixture. |
| US12064843B2 |
Motor control device and industrial machine for suppressing vibration
A motor control device includes: a position command section configured to generate a position command for a control object; a position detecting section configured to detect a position of the control object or a position of a motor configured to drive the control object; and a position control section configured to control a position of the motor based on the position command and the detected position of the control object or the motor, in which at least one of the position command section and the position control section includes a vibration suppression filter configured to approximate a reverse characteristic of a vibration characteristic generated between the motor and the control object, and the vibration suppression filter changes a vibration suppression frequency according to at least one of the position and a mass of the control object. |
| US12064842B2 |
Light-projecting of installation-location patterns onto installation surfaces
A light module projects multiple light beams onto an installation surface to form multiple light indicia spaced apart in a pattern on the installation surface, with the light indicia identifying installation locations on the installation surface where construction mounts are then installed. Embodiments include systems in which the light module includes a light emitter that projects a source light beam and a diffractor that diffuses the source light beam into the multiple light beams, systems in which the light module is adjustably mounted to and movable with a handheld tool used to install the construction mounts, systems in which the light module is adjustably mounted to a static-use support, and methods of using these systems to install the construction mounts. |
| US12064839B2 |
Method for producing a composite element
A method for producing a composite element is provided. The method includes providing an outer frame comprising metal and having a first coefficient of thermal expansion in a first spatial direction and a second coefficient of thermal expansion in a second spatial direction, the first and second coefficient of thermal expansions differing from one another; providing an inner component comprising glass; heating the outer frame to an expanded state having the outer frame expanded with respect to the inner component in the first spatial direction in accordance with the first coefficient of thermal expansion and expanded along the second spatial direction in accordance with the second coefficient of thermal expansion; inserting the inner component in the outer frame when in the expanded state; and cooling the outer frame so that the outer frame contracts from the expanded state until the inner component is fitted in outer frame under compressive stress. |
| US12064838B2 |
Holding device for holding a stud and joining head
A device for holding a stud with a radially flange and an axial shank. The holding device comprising a collet including a clamping section and a hollow insertion section defining an insertion axis such that the stud can be inserted via the insertion section to the clamping section. The holding device further comprising a tubular securing sleeve located radially inward of and concentric with the insertion section. A clearance is defined between a bottom end of the securing sleeve and a top end of the clamping section and is adapted to releasably receive the stud flange. A first air flow channel in a first direction is adapted to blow feed the stud into the collet; and a second airflow channel oriented in a second different direction is adapted to maintain the stud shank substantially in line with the insertion axis. |
| US12064835B2 |
Operating panel for a welding device
Operating panel (1) for a welding device (SG) comprising a welding parameter display unit (2) for displaying welding parameters, and comprising at least one operating element (3) which can be actuated manually by a user, wherein the operating panel (1) can be switched between a welding parameter selection mode and a welding parameter editing mode by actuating the operating element (3), wherein in the welding parameter selection mode one of the welding parameters of the welding parameter display unit (2) can be selected by rotating the operating element (3), and wherein in the welding parameter editing mode a parameter value of a selected welding parameter of the welding parameter display unit (2) can be set by rotating the operating element (3). |
| US12064831B2 |
Joining system, and method for operating same
A joining system (100) of the present invention is for joining a joining target (W) including first, second, and third members (W1), (W2), (W3), and includes a welder (101), a friction stir welding machine (102), and a controller (110) that: (A) causes the welder (101) to weld the second and third members (W2), (W3); (B), after (A), causes the joining target (W) to be placed at the friction stir welding machine (102) so that the first member (W1) is opposed to a distal end of a tool (10); and (C), after (B), controls a linear motion driver (7) and a rotation driver (8) so as to, while pressing the distal end of the tool (10) to the joining target (W), rotate the tool (10) around an axis, so that the softened second and third members (W2), (W3) intrude into the softened first member (W1), thus joining the joining target (W). |
| US12064828B2 |
Reflow oven with a zeolite box, and a method for recovering gas with such zeolite box
The present application provides a reflow oven (100) and a gas recovery method. The reflow oven (100) comprises a reflow oven hearth (101), a separator (105), the separator inlet (110) being connected to the gas outlet (102) of the reflow oven hearth (101) so that the gases in the reflow oven hearth (101) can flow into the separator (105), a zeolite box (107), the zeolite box inlet (112) being connected to the separator outlet (111), and the zeolite box outlet (113) being connected to the gas inlet (103) of the reflow oven hearth (101) so that the gases flowing through the separator (105) can enter the zeolite box (107) and the gases flowing through the zeolite box (107) can flow out of the zeolite box outlet (113), a sensor (106), which is provided in the gas passage between said zeolite box outlet (113) and the gas inlet (103) of the reflow oven hearth (101). The reflow oven (100) in the present application enables the gases flowing through the separator (105) to enter the zeolite box (107). After most of the flux is removed from the gases in the separator (105), the flux is further removed in the zeolite box (107). In addition, polygonal zeolites have certain volumes and are supported in the zeolite box (107) to form clearances, and thus almost no resistance is brought about to the flow of the gases in the zeolite box (107). |
| US12064824B1 |
Feed indexing for material handling apparatus and process therefor
A material handling apparatus and a process for feed indexing. The process for feed indexing and processing of elongated stock includes the steps of gripping and moving an elongated stock with a first shuttle vise at a desired travel velocity toward a first final position. An open second vise accelerates from a second home start position until reaching the desired travel velocity. The second vise grips and moves the stock once the second vise is at the desired travel velocity while the first vise is gripping the stock. The first vise releases the stock and recycles to a first home position while the second vise moves the stock. |
| US12064823B2 |
Milling tool having a replaceable cutting ring
An inventive milling tool has a tool head that is rotatable about a tool axis and configured for coupling at its rear to a machine spindle. A plurality of cutting elements are distributed around the tool axis on a cutting circle, each cutting element provided with a front plane cutting edge and a peripheral cutting edge extending at an angle thereto. A channel system extends through the tool head and is configured for delivering coolant to the cutting elements. A replaceable ring is releasably fastened on a front end flange of the tool head in an interlocking manner, and the cutting elements are carried by the replaceable ring. |
| US12064818B2 |
Adjusting device and machining system
In order to provide an adjustment device (1), which can be driven in rotation about a longitudinal axis (2), for adjusting a cutting tool, comprising a cutting tool carrier element (3) mounted for carrying out an adjusting movement (6), a drive unit (13, 13b) for driving the cutting tool carrier element (3) and a circuit carrier element (200), which has a surface region facing the drive unit (13, 13b), for forming at least one electronic control circuit (500, 510, 520, 530) provided for controlling the drive unit (13, 13b), 13b), which allows an improved compact design so that instabilities of the main drive element, in particular a tool spindle, are better avoided and the machining space is better utilised, it is proposed that two surface points (600, 610) of the surface area (220) can be connected outside the circuit carrier element (200) by a connecting straight line (620), the end points of which are the surface points (600, 610). |
| US12064817B2 |
Surface-coated cutting tool
A surface coated cutting tool includes a tool substrate; and a hard coating layer on the tool substrate. The hard coating layer includes, in sequence from the tool substrate toward a surface of the tool, a titanium carbonitride inner layer, a titanium nitride lower intermediate layer, a titanium carbonitride upper intermediate layer, a titanium oxycarbonitride bonding auxiliary layer, and an aluminum oxide outer layer. Titanium nitride grain boundaries in the lower intermediate layer and titanium carbonitride grain boundaries in the upper intermediate layer are continuous from titanium carbonitride grain boundaries in the inner layer. The texture coefficient TC(422) of titanium carbonitride in the inner layer and the upper intermediate layer is 3.0 or more, and the texture coefficient TC(0 0 12) of α-aluminum oxide in the outer layer is 5.0 or more. |
| US12064815B2 |
Method for manufacturing wick
A method for manufacturing a wick includes: supplying material powder containing metal powder onto a base; heating the material powder on the base to obtain a sintered compact; and rolling the sintered compact. In this situation, when the material powder supplied onto the base is heated to form the sintered compact, the sheet-shaped sintered compact can be formed. Further, when the sintered compact is rolled, a void ratio of the sintered compact can be controlled after forming the sintered compact, thereby controlling the capillarity of the wick. |
| US12064804B2 |
Machine handling device and method for handling an electrically conductive sheet-metal workpiece and also machine arrangement for machining sheet metal
A machine handling device for handling a sheet-metal workpiece includes a control device that comprises two sensing elements, and a testing station that includes a testing device configured to test functional capability of the control device. The testing device includes a respective electrically conductive testing-contact body for each of the two sensing elements of the control device. The testing station further includes a testing-evaluation device configured to apply a testing voltage between the respective sensing element and the corresponding testing-contact body. The testing-evaluation device includes a testing-measuring unit and a testing-comparing unit. The testing-measuring unit is configured to measure an actual value of a contact-dependent electrical variable that is dependent on a state of an electrically conducting contact between the sensing element and the testing-contact body. The testing-comparing unit is configured to compare the actual value of the contact-dependent electrical variable with a reference value of the contact-dependent electrical variable. |
| US12064800B2 |
Method for forming a sheet blank as a workpiece in a forming tool
A method is provided for forming a flat metal blank as a workpiece in a forming die. The method may include providing a forming die with at least one cavity, and providing at least one blankholder for fixing a flat metal blank to the at least one cavity during the forming. The method may also include heating the flat metal blank to a solution heat treatment temperature specific to the flat metal blank while maintaining the forming die at the solution heat treatment temperature. The method may also include forming the workpiece from the flat metal blank at the solution heat treatment temperature. |
| US12064798B2 |
Method for producing seamless metal tube
A method disclosed herewith is a method for producing a first seamless metal tube with a first wall thickness and a second seamless metal tube with a second wall thickness by using a three-roll-type inclined rolling mill, and the method includes a first inclination rolling step (#5), a setting changing step (#10), and a second inclination rolling step (#15). At the first inclination rolling step, a first workpiece is rolled by the inclined rolling mill. At the setting changing step, a setup condition of the inclined rolling mill is changed in a manner (a) or (b) as described below. At the second inclined rolling step, a second workpiece is rolled by the inclined rolling mill under the changed condition. (a) When the second wall thickness is smaller than the first wall thickness, the cross angle of each of the inclined rolls is made greater than the cross angle set for the first inclination rolling step. (b) When the second wall thickness is larger than the first wall thickness, the cross angle of each of the inclined rolls is made smaller than the cross angle set for the first inclination rolling step. |
| US12064796B2 |
Pipeline descaling tool
A pipeline descaling tool includes a milling tool, a roller assembly and a motor. The milling tool can rotate about a longitudinal axis of the assembly and is sized to fit within an inner volume defined by a pipeline. The milling tool can mill, by rotating, solid obstructions protruding from an inner surface of the pipeline into the inner volume. The roller assembly includes multiple rollers. The roller assembly is axially coupled to the milling tool. The roller assembly can transport the pipeline tool assembly including the milling tool within the inner volume. The motor is connected to the roller assembly and to the milling tool. The motor can rotate the milling tool and power the roller assembly. |
| US12064792B2 |
Waste sorting robot with gripper that releases waste object at a throw position
It A waste sorting robot (100) comprises a manipulator (101) moveable within a working area (102). A gripper (103) is connected to the manipulator (101) and arranged to selectively grip a waste object (104, 104a, 104b, 104c) in the working area (102). A controller (108) is in communication with a sensor (107) and is configured to receive detected object parameters, and determine a throw trajectory (109) of the gripped waste object (104) towards a target position (106) based on the detected object parameters of the gripped waste object (104). The controller (108) is configured to send control instructions to the gripper (103) and/or manipulator (101) so that the gripper (103) and/or manipulator (101) accelerates the gripped waste object (104) and releases the waste object (104) at a throw position with a throw velocity and throw angle towards the target position (106) so that the waste object (104) is thrown along the determined throw trajectory (109). A related method of controlling a waste robot is also disclosed. |
| US12064791B2 |
Portable electronic device using a tactile vibrator
Examples of portable electronic devices including a piezo actuated vibrator for providing tactile feedback to the user are described. Portable electronic devices according to the present disclosure may include tactile feedback devices, which may be driven by a piezoelectric actuator/vibrator that is operatively coupled to or embedded into the housing of a portable electronic device. In some examples, the housing of the electronic device itself can be made of piezoelectric ceramic material. The piezoelectric element may be coupled to the housing of the product to cause the housing to deflect and/or vibrate. In some examples, the housing of the portable electronic device, which may be a portable media player device, may be configured for placement directly or indirectly in contact with the user's skin such that vibrations of the housing may be felt directly (without audible feedback) by the user. |
| US12064790B2 |
System and method for driving an ultrasonic handpiece with a linear amplifier
A control console for a powered surgical tool. The console includes a transformer that supplies the drive signal to the surgical tool. A linear amplifier with active resistors selectively ties the ends of the transformer primary winding between ground and the open circuit state. Feedback voltages from the transformer windings regulate the resistances of the active resistors. |
| US12064784B2 |
Paint applicator, kit and method
A paint applicator, kit and methodology for using the same is disclosed. For example, a paint applicator that allows a user to load a desired amount of paint, such as a water based or other low VOC paint, into the paint applicator and an advancement mechanism that dispenses paint at a rate controllable by the user is disclosed. The advancement mechanism can include a system that translates a rotational force applied to an end cap of the applicator into a linear force that advances a piston which in turn applies paint to an applicator portion. The paint applicator may be reusable or may include a ratchet system that allows for only one time use. The methodology and kit can incorporate a syringe for loading paint into the paint applicator, thus reducing the loss of paint through spilling. |
| US12064781B2 |
Automated machines that include hose attachment manifolds for hose management
A robotic arm includes a tool located at an end of the robotic arm that delivers a material to a surface. A hose attachment manifold is mounted to the robotic arm. The hose attachment manifold includes an array of openings that extend through a manifold body of the hose attachment manifold. Fittings are mounted to the manifold body and within the openings. A plurality of upstream hoses are mounted to the fittings at a side of the manifold body. A plurality of downstream hoses are mounted to the fittings at an opposite side of the manifold body. The plurality of downstream hoses are fluidly connected to the tool for delivering a fluid material received from the plurality of upstream hoses. |
| US12064778B2 |
Electronic safety feature for an automated aerosol dispensing device
An aerosol dispensing device includes an atomizer configured to atomize a liquid contained in a cartridge, an actuator configured to actuate activity of the atomizer, a reader configured to read data attached to the cartridge while the cartridge is installed in the device and a controller. The controller is configured to receive data from the reader, verify authenticity of the cartridge based on the data received, initiate activity of the actuator based on verifying that the cartridge is authentic, and block activity of the actuator based on verifying that the cartridge is not authentic. |
| US12064775B2 |
Surface cleaning apparatus, cyclonic air treatment member and surface cleaning apparatus including the same
A vacuum cleaner having a cyclone chamber comprising a cyclone air inlet, a cyclone air outlet, a cyclone axis of rotation, an axially extending cyclone chamber sidewall extending between first and second axially opposed ends. The cyclone chamber sidewall has a first sidewall portion that is axially moveably mounted with respect to a second sidewall portion of the cyclone chamber sidewall between a closed position in which the cyclone chamber is closed and an open position in which the cyclone chamber is opened. |
| US12064772B2 |
Biochemical reaction system
A chemical and/or biochemical apparatus (10) includes a thermal mount (14) having wells (26) for receiving reaction vessels (12), a thermal module (16) having a first side thermally coupled to the thermal mount (14), a first heat sink (18) thermally coupled to a second side of the thermal module, the heat sink (18) having a body and thermally conductive fins (32) extending outwards from the body of the first heat sink (18), and a printed circuit board (54) having electronic components for controlling at least the thermal module (16), an excitation light source (62), and a light sensor (52). A first set of light waveguides (60) delivers excitation light to a reaction vessel, and a second set of light waveguides (38) receives light from a reaction vessel and delivers the light to the light sensor (52). The printed circuit board (54), the excitation light source (62), the light sensor (52) and the light waveguides (38, 60) are arranged within an interior space (5) of the first heat sink (18). |
| US12064771B2 |
Rapid sample temperature changing for assaying
The disclosure provides a device and method for rapidly changing temperatures of a sample. An example of the device include: a first plate; a second plate; and a heating/cooling layer disposed on either the first or second plate. The first plate and the second plate face each other and are configured to receive a fluid sample sandwiched therebetween. The method includes depositing the fluid sample on one or both of the two plates, pressing the plates to form a thin layer of the sample, and changing and/or maintaining the temperature of the sample. The device or method can be used in, for example, PCR. |
| US12064770B2 |
Reagent storage and automatic analyzing apparatus
According to one embodiment, a reagent storage include a placement table, a housing, a cover, and a fan. The placement table on which a plurality of reagent containers are placed. The housing configured to contain the placement table. The cover having a probe hole through which a probe is inserted and configured to cover an opening of the housing. The fan configured to send air in a first space defined by an inner bottom of the housing and the placement table into a second space defined by the cover and the placement table and to exhaust the air in the second space through the probe hole. |
| US12064769B2 |
Method for conducting uniform reactions
Systems and methods for conducting surface-mediated chemical and/or biochemical reactions within an enclosed chamber are disclosed. Systems and methods of the present disclosure may be used in conducting hybridization reactions of biopolymers. In some examples, an improved method for mixing thin films of solutions in a hybridization chamber includes altering the direction of mixing at least once over the course of a reaction. In some examples, an improved method for mixing thin films of solutions in a hybridization chamber includes altering the speed of mixing at least once over the course of a reaction. In some examples, an improved method for mixing thin films of solutions in a hybridization chamber includes altering the speed of mixing and the direction of mixing at least once over the course of a reaction. |
| US12064768B2 |
Single cell isolation and processing system with reversible well shape
The technology provides arrays of microwells with reversible shape for culture, analysis, and recovery of individual cells or groups of cells. The microwells are reversibly formed by vacuum-induced deflection of an elastomeric membrane into an array of microwell molds formed in a microwell substrate. The shape of each microwell or groups of microwells can be selectively altered by applying or releasing vacuum to individual microwells. The devices, systems, and methods utilizing the technology enable collection of individual cells for further study or therapeutic use without the need for micromanipulation. |
| US12064766B2 |
Rheotaxis-based separation of motile sperm and bacteria using a microfluidic corral system
The present application relates to a microfluidic system and its method for use for the separation of motile sperm from immotile sperm or motile bacteria from immotile bacteria. The system includes a housing having a first end, and a second end, with a passage connecting the first and second ends. There is an inlet at the first end of the housing for charging fluids into the passage and an outlet at the second end of said housing for discharging fluids from the passage. There are one or more corrals within the passage, each of the corrals including a closed side and a partially open side. The closed side of the corrals is closer to the first end than the partially open side, with the closed side and partially open side defining between them a confinement region suitable for retaining motile sperm or motile bacteria. |
| US12064762B2 |
Gene amplification apparatus
Provided is a gene amplification apparatus. The gene amplification apparatus includes a supply roller, a roll-type film chip which has a plurality of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) chambers, with which PCR samples are filled, and is wound around the supply roller, a heating roller configured to rotate after being pressed against the film chip and then induce a PCR, a plurality of heating blocks which are disposed on a circumferential surface of the heating roller at preset intervals and brought into contact with the film chip, and a discarding roller configured to discard the film chip which passes the heating roller and on which the PCR is performed. |
| US12064757B2 |
Method of preparing a material of a battery cell
A continuous process for producing a material of a battery cell using a system having a mist generator, a drying chamber, one or more gas-solid separators and a reactor is provided. A mist generated from a liquid mixture of two or more metal precursor compounds in desired ratio is dried inside the drying chamber. Heated air or gas is served as the gas source for forming various gas-solid mixtures and as the energy source for reactions inside the drying chamber and the reactor. One or more gas-solid separators are used in the system to separate gas-solid mixtures from the drying chamber into solid particles mixed with the metal precursor compounds and continuously deliver the solid particles into the reactor for further reaction to obtain final solid material particles with desired crystal structure, particle size, and morphology. |
| US12064756B2 |
Method for unblocking pores in a selective catalytic reduction catalyst
The invention concerns a method for unblocking pores in a metal zeolite based selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalyst. The method includes filling, at least partially, the SCR catalyst with a liquid, the liquid being preferably distilled water. The method includes letting said liquid inside the SCR catalyst enough time to allow said liquid to dissolve, at least partially, the obstructions and to penetrate into the pores. The method includes heating the SCR catalyst at a temperature above the ebullition temperature of the liquid so as to vaporize the part of the liquid remained into the pores, and generate steam flows through the obstructions, the steam flows removing the obstructions and unblocking the pores, wherein no hydrocarbons are injected during the step of heating. |
| US12064755B2 |
Process for separating one or more components from a mixture
The invention relates to a process for separating one or more components from a mixture by a membrane separation in which—depending on the component to be separated—an acid or a base is added to the mixture before the membrane separation. |
| US12064752B2 |
Mesoporous catalyst compounds and uses thereof
The present disclosure provides mesoporous catalyst compounds and compositions having one or more group 13 atoms. The present disclosure further relates to processes for converting hydrocarbon feedstocks to small olefins. In one aspect, a catalyst compound includes a zeolite having a structural type selected from MFI, MSE, MTW, Theta-One (TON), Ferrierite (FER), AFI, AFS, ATO, BEA, BEC, BOG, BPH, CAN, CON, EMT, EON, EZT, FAU, GME, GON, IFR, ISV, ITN, IWR, IWW, LTL, MAZ, MEI, MOR, MOZ, OFF, OKO, OSI, SAF, SAO, SEW, SFE, SFO, SSF, SSY, and USI, or a combination thereof, the zeolite having a silicon to aluminum molar ratio (Si/Al ratio) of from about 5 to about 40. In one aspect, a catalyst composition includes the catalyst compound and one or more group 13 metal. |
| US12064751B2 |
Catalyst comprising an active nickel sulfur phase distributed in a shell
Catalyst comprising nickel and sulfur on an alumina support, said catalyst being characterized in that: the nickel is distributed both on a crust at the periphery of the support, and in the core of the support, the thickness of said crust being between 2% and 15% of the diameter of the catalyst; the nickel density ratio between the crust and the core is strictly greater than 3; said crust comprises more than 25% by weight of nickel element relative to the total weight of nickel contained in the catalyst, the size of the nickel particles in the catalyst, measured in oxide form, is between 7 and 25 nm. |
| US12064750B2 |
Cobalt-based single-atom dehydrogenation catalysts having high selectivity and regenerability and method for producing corresponding olefins from paraffins using the same
Provided is a dehydrogenation catalyst having single-atom cobalt loaded onto a support including a zirconia core surface-modified with silica, a method for producing the dehydrogenation catalyst, and a method for producing corresponding olefin through dehydrogenation of paraffin, particularly light paraffin, in the presence of the dehydrogenation catalyst. |
| US12064749B2 |
High geometric surface area catalysts for vinyl acetate monomer production
A catalyst includes a support, where the support includes an external surface, about 60 wt % to about 99 wt % silica, and about 1.0 wt % to about 5.0 wt % alumina. A catalytic layer is disposed within the support adjacent to the external surface, where the catalytic layer further includes Pd, Au, and potassium acetate (KOAc). In the catalyst, (a) the KOAc is from about 60 kg/m3 to about 150 kg/m3 of the catalyst; or (b) the catalytic layer has an average thickness from about 50 μm to about 150 μm; or (c) both (a) and (b). The catalyst also possesses a Brunauer-Emmett-Teller surface area of about 130 m2/g to about 300 m2/g and a geometric surface area per packed bed volume from about 550 m2/m3 to about 1500 m2/m3. The catalyst is highly active for the synthesis of vinyl acetate monomer and exhibits a high selectivity for vinyl acetate monomer. |
| US12064733B2 |
Static mixing device and method for mixing phosgene and an organic amine
Phosgene is mixed with an organic polyamine to produce polyisocyanate compounds. A phosgene flow is established in a conduit (15), and the organic polyamine is injected into the phosgene flow. A constricted region (4) of the conduit (15) resides downstream of the point of the polyamine injection. The presence of the constricted region (4) reduces by-product formation. |
| US12064726B2 |
Removal of atmospheric pollutants from gas, related apparatuses, processes and uses thereof
One aspect of the invention relates to a method comprising a single stage conversion of an atmospheric pollutant, such as NO, NO2 and/or SOx in a first stream to one or more mineral acids and/or salts thereof by reacting with nonionic gas phase chlorine dioxide (ClO20), wherein the reaction is carried out in the gas phase. Another aspect of the invention relates to a method comprising first adjusting the atmospheric pollutant concentrations in a first stream to a molar ratio of about 1:1, and then reacting with an aqueous metal hydroxide solution (MOH). Another aspect of the invention relates to an apparatus that can be used to carry out the methods disclosed herein. The methods disclosed herein are unexpectedly efficient and cost effective, and can be applied to a stream comprising high concentration and large volume of atmospheric pollutants. |
| US12064725B1 |
Air-liquid contactor for carbon dioxide direct air capture using aqueous solvent
A high-flux direct air capture (DAC) contactor is provided. The contactor includes stainless steel mesh elements interlaced into a structured packing to increase the effective surface area for a suitable solvent. In laboratory testing, the contactor demonstrated significant potential in driving down the cost of solvent absorption-based DAC due to its high specific surface area and CO2 uptake efficiency, resistance to corrosion, optimal wettability, smaller relative size, and low manufacturing cost. As a potential breakthrough strategy, the highly efficient CO2 capture contactor can be employed to significantly reduce capital costs in a compact DAC system. |
| US12064724B2 |
Two-stage method for removing CO2 from synthesis gas
A plant for removing CO2 from a fluid stream via an aqueous absorption medium contains a) a first absorption zone for treating the fluid stream with a partially regenerated absorption medium, b) a second absorption zone for treating the treated fluid stream with a regenerated absorption medium, c) a first flash vessel for depressurizing the loaded absorption medium, d) a second flash vessel for depressurizing the sub-partially regenerated absorption medium, e) a stripper for thermally regenerating the partially regenerated absorption medium, f) a conduit for feeding a substream of the partially regenerated absorption medium into the first absorption zone and a conduit for feeding a further substream of the partially regenerated absorption medium into a stripper, g) a conduit for recirculating the regenerated absorption medium to the second absorption zone, and h) a jet pump for compressing the water vapor-comprising, second CO2-comprising gas stream. |
| US12064721B2 |
Filter element and method for manufacturing a filter element
A filter element for filtering a fluid has a zigzag-shaped folded filter medium with fold edges neighboring each other. A thread is attached by an adhesive material to the fold edges. The thread is a multiple-wound yarn. In a method for manufacturing the filter element, a thread in the form of a multiple-wound yarn is attached by an adhesive material to fold edges of a zigzag-shaped folded filter material. In the method, the thread is soaked and/or coated with the adhesive material that is in a plastic state. The thread soaked and/or coated with the adhesive material is attached to the fold edges by applying a pressure, and the adhesive material is hardened. |
| US12064719B2 |
Device and method for simultaneously producing separate filtrates from a single substrate
The present invention relates to a filtration device comprising: at least one enclosure (1; 1A, 1B; 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D) defining a longitudinal axis, said enclosure being obstructed at each end by at least one sealing plate (2A, 2B; 2C, 2D), at least one filtration disc (4) that is rotated and at least one spacer (10) placed between each filtration disc (4), said spacer (10) defining an inter-disc space (10A), at least one hollow rotation shaft (3; 3A) that rotates said at least one filtration disc (4), said shaft having at least one port (33) adapted to collect filtrate (11A, 11B), said filtration disc (4) and said spacer (10) being arranged on said at least one rotation shaft (3; 3A, 3B) inside said enclosure (1; 1A, 1B; 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D), characterised in that said enclosure (1; 1A, 1B; 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D) is passed through by said at least one rotation shaft (3; 3A), and said rotation shaft (3; 3A) is driven by at least one separate rotation means (5, 5A, 5B, 5C) on at least one of the ends of said shaft, said rotation means and said rotation shaft being coaxial, and in that the device comprises at least two separate discharge means (13A, 13B) for the filtrate (11A, 11B), said discharge means being located on said rotation shaft outside said enclosure. |
| US12064716B2 |
Fluid filtering apparatus and method
A method of filtering a main fluid using a rotary fluid filter. A 360 degree filtration cycle is initiated by receiving, at an initial position, a first portion of a main fluid at a front end of a first fluid flow passage extending through a filter body rotationally mounted within a housing. The filter body is rotated in a rotation direction and the first portion of the main fluid is discharged from a rear end of the first fluid flow passage, having passed through a filter received in the first fluid flow passage. The filter body is rotated further in the rotation direction and a first portion of a backwash fluid is received through the first fluid flow passage from the rear end to the front end. The rotational cycle is completed by rotating the filter body back to the initial position. |
| US12064715B1 |
Method of on site oil recycling
Used oil passes through a centrifuge tank for particulate separation. The oil then passes through an inlet control valve into an oil passageway. The oil passageway transfers the oil, by way of an oil pump, to a second tank and then through a five micron oil filter, through a one micron oil filter, through a two hundred and twenty nanometer oil filter, and through a one micron filter, under six BARS of pressure. There is an outlet valve which received filtered oil from the one hundred nanometer filter. |
| US12064711B2 |
Defoaming formulations containing organopolysiloxanes
Defoamer compositions which act rapidly and over an extended period of time employ organopolysiloxanes having alkylene linking groups bridging siloxy groups, a filler, a silicone resin, and phosphoric acid. |
| US12064708B2 |
Systems and methods for additive manufacturing of wick structure for vapor chamber
A vapor chamber includes a wick structure created by an additive selective laser sintering process. The wick structure includes a substrate, a first copper powder layer, a second copper powder layer, and a plurality of additional layers. The first copper powder layer is deposited across the substrate, wherein the first copper powder layer is subsequently selectively fused via a fusing instrument. The second copper powder layer is deposited across the first copper powder layer, wherein the second copper powder layer is subsequently selectively fused via the fusing instrument. Additionally, a plurality of additional copper powder layers are deposited wherein each additional layer is deposited on the previous layer, wherein each of the additional copper powder layers is selectively fused with a predetermined structure. |
| US12064706B2 |
Play equipment, in particular for interior spaces and small children
The invention relates to play equipment, in particular for inferior spaces and small children, comprising at least one portable play equipment, having a thin, stable core element which—viewed from the side—is arched and, in the direction of the arch, is flat and flexibly ductile at least in sections, and an at least one-piece protective sheath made from a material which is soft and flexible at least in sections, preferably from foam, which is fastened in contact at least to the arched outer surface, preferably to the arched outer surface and the arched inner surface of the core element and protrudes beyond the edges of the arched core element extending in the direction of the arch and beyond the two ends thereof, and forms a flexible protection buffer, which can be pressed in, against risk of injury, and/or an interior space protective buffer, the end sections of which each form at least one flexible clamping and/or protection lip of the play element in the direction of the arch. |
| US12064700B2 |
Gaming unit
Disclosed is a gaming unit for a gaming system, the gaming system comprising the gaming unit and a plurality of playing pieces, each playing piece of the plurality of playing pieces comprising a magnet and having an identifier. The gaming unit comprises: a play zone for arranging one or more playing pieces of the plurality of playing pieces on the gaming unit; a control unit; and a first magnetic unit configured to generate or alter a magnetic field for magnetically affecting one or more playing pieces arranged in the play zone. The first magnetic unit being operationally connected to the control unit. The control unit is configured to detect the identifier of a playing piece arranged in the play zone and responsive to the detection of one more particular identifiers generate a control signal controlling the first magnetic unit to generate or alter a magnetic field thereby magnetically affecting one or more playing pieces in the play zone. |
| US12064699B2 |
Method for sharing a portion of gameplay of a video game
A method is provided, including: executing a first session of a video game by a cloud gaming system, wherein executing the first session generates a first game state of the video game for gameplay of the video game by a first user; streaming the gameplay of the video game over a network to enable the gameplay of the video game by the first user; receiving, during said gameplay, a command to share an interactive playable portion of the gameplay of the video game by the first user; responsive to the command, providing to a second user access to the interactive playable portion of the video game, through execution of a second session of the video game that generates a second game state of the video game for gameplay of the interactive playable portion by the second user. |
| US12064698B2 |
Interactive gameplay playback system
The disclosure provides a video playback system for use within a game application and/or other interactive computing environments. The video playback system can be used to capture gameplay during execution of a game application. The captured gameplay video can be processed and stored within the game application or in a network accessible location. |
| US12064696B2 |
Method, apparatus, device and storage medium for data processing based on location information
Method, apparatus, device, and storage-medium for data processing based on location information are provided. The method for data processing based on location information includes: obtaining first location information from a first account; determining a geographic label to which the first location information belongs, and associating the first account with a first-level group corresponding to the geographic label; receiving an interaction request from the first account; matching, in response to the interaction request, at least one second account to interact with the first account in the first-level group associated with the first account; and determining that the first account and the at least one second account belong to a same interaction group. |
| US12064694B2 |
Travel of virtual characters
A player may send virtual characters to travel to remote locations in a parallel-reality game. The remote locations are virtual locations corresponding to real-world locations other than where the player is located. The player can therefore send a virtual character to a virtual location without traveling to the corresponding real-world location themselves. A travel time and a path the character will travel along to reach the remote location is determined. Once the virtual character has reached the remote location, it stays there for a duration of time. Client devices of players near the remote location may display a visual representation of the virtual character. The virtual character may collect virtual items and interact with other players and return to the player with any virtual items it has collected or been given. |
| US12064690B2 |
Game system, game controlling method, and game controlling program
Methods and apparatus provide for executing an application program to control a game based on gameplay of a game player; receiving instructions from the game player and forwarding the instructions for controlling the game in order to manipulate the execution of the application program and to affect the game; setting respective viewpoints, from among a plurality of viewpoints, serving as bases for generating respective watching screens for viewing the game during gameplay of the game player, which viewpoints are offered to respective watching players, among a plurality of watching players, different from the game player; and deleting the at least one of the plurality of viewpoints to be the one of the respective positions of the one of the one or more objects when the one of the one or more objects disappears from view due to the gameplay of the game player. |
| US12064686B2 |
Information processing system and information processing method
An information processing system comprises a player terminal and a server, wherein the player terminal is configured to execute: transmission processing for transmitting action identification information corresponding to a selected action to the server on the basis of an input of a selecting operation for selecting one of a plurality of actions, the server is configured to execute: update processing for updating a parameter at least on the basis of the received action identification information; and setting rendering information at least on the basis of the received action identification information, the player terminal is further configured to execute: displaying an action image on a display on the basis of the received rendering information; and setting a terminal-side wait period on the basis of an input of a specific operation, and the player terminal does not execute the transmission processing during the terminal-side wait period. |
| US12064685B2 |
Customizable rumble effect in gaming accessory
A device for online gaming includes an actuation component and a controller communicatively coupled to a computer system. The controller is configured to perform operations including detecting an actuation of the actuation component, wherein the actuation component is associated with performing of an action in a video game executed by the computer system. Responsive to detecting the actuation, an instruction is provided to the computer system to perform the action, wherein, based on a current value of a timer, the computer system restricts the action from being performed. The timer, having been previously initiated based on a prior actuation of the actuation component, relates to a cooldown period during which the action cannot be repeated after the action is performed. Responsive to receiving a command from the computer system, a tactile effect is generated as an indication to a user that the action can be repeated. |
| US12064684B2 |
Dynamically enabling or disabling controls of a controller
A handheld controller may include controls that are actuatable by a user. The handheld controller may further include one or more sensors that are configured to detect an object in proximity to certain controls, and/or that sense a grip or position of a hand on a handle portion of the controller. Based on data from a sensor(s), certain controls may be enabled and/or disabled. The sensors may therefore be used to determine which controls are being used or are intended to be used, and/or which controls are likely accessible or inaccessible to the user based on sensor data, and to cause one or more controls of the handheld controller to be enabled and/or disabled accordingly. |
| US12064682B2 |
Deployment of dynamic vision sensor hybrid element in method for tracking a controller and simultaneous body tracking, slam or safety shutter
A position and orientation of a controller are determined from a known configuration of two or more light sources with respect to each other and with respect to a controller body and from output signals from a dynamic vision sensor (DVS) generated in response to changes in light output from the light sources. The output signals indicate times events at corresponding light-sensitive elements in an array in the DVS and array locations of the light-sensitive elements. A position and orientation of one or more objects are determined from signals generated by two or more light-sensitive elements resulting from other light reaching the two or more light-sensitive elements. |
| US12064680B2 |
Golf glove with grip assist strap and method for using
A golf glove with a grip assist device. The golf glove has a glove fastening device for tightening the glove around the hand of the user inserted into the glove. An elastic strap is permanently connected to the golf glove adjacent to the glove fastening device. The elastic strap is wrapped around the user's hand and a golf club that is held in the user's hand and is for assisting the user in gripping the golf club. An elastic strap fastening device is connected to the elastic strap and operates to hold the elastic strap in position while the strap is wrapped around the user's hand and the golf club. |
| US12064675B2 |
Swim in place pool/spa
A swim in place system and method are provided. The system comprises a swim in place pool, at least one sensor, at least one pump associated with said at least one sensor, at least one processor, and a memory comprising instructions which when executed by the at least one processor configure the at least one processor to perform the method. The method comprises receiving object location data from at least one sensor, and actuating the at least one pump associated with the at least one sensor when the object is positioned inside a set perimeter within said swim in place pool. The object positioned in a swim in place pool. |
| US12064674B2 |
Wedge golf club fitting system
A system and methods of fitting golf clubs, and more particularly, the systems and methods related to wedge type golf clubs, having multiple sole configurations and/or bounce angles. More specifically, the present invention is directed to system and methods that enable a player to quantify the performance of the golf club's sole interaction with the ground and to determine the sole configuration and bounce angle that provides the most optimal shot performance. |
| US12064663B2 |
Respiratory muscle strengthening device
A respiratory muscle strengthening device includes: a mask body which covers at least a part of the face of a user; a pressure unit which is provided at one side of the mask body to control air inhaled from the outside of the mask body; a sensor unit which is provided at one side of the mask body to measure a respiratory pattern of the user; a band part which is formed to extend from the opposite ends of the mask body and by which the mask body is brought into close contact with the face of the user; and a cover part which is detachably coupled to one side of the mask body. The cover part includes a filtering part which filters out particles in the air. |
| US12064658B2 |
Fire detection and suppression system with high temperature connector
A fire detection and suppression system includes a first linear heat detector configured having a first activation temperature, a second linear heat detector having a second activation temperature different than the first activation temperature, a connector assembly electrically coupling the first linear heat detector and the second linear heat detector, a source of fire suppressant at least selectively coupled to at least one nozzle, and a controller coupled to the first linear heat detector and the second linear heat detector and configured to initiate distribution of the fire suppressant through the at least one nozzle in response to receiving an activation signal. The activation signal indicates at least one of (a) the first linear heat detector has reached the first activation temperature or (b) the second linear heat detector has reached the second activation temperature. The connector assembly is configured to be positioned within the ventilation hood. |
| US12064657B2 |
Fire protection nozzle, fire protection sprinkler, fire protection systems, and methods of manufacturing a fire protection nozzle and a fire protection sprinkler
A fire protection nozzle includes a body having two frame arms having proximal ends connected to an outlet of the body, and distal ends, the two frame arms defining a frame arm plane, and a junction formed by the distal ends of the frame arms, the junction including a central bore and an outer wall. A deflector is mounted to the body, and includes a planar member having a mounting hole in a center of the planar member to receive the outer wall of the junction, and a plurality of slots on a periphery of the planar member. The plurality of slots includes first slots, second slots, third slots, and fourth slots. |
| US12064655B2 |
Extinguishing system and method for extinguishing fires
An extinguishing system and method for extinguishing fires. The extinguishing system includes-a pump system for pumping extinguishing agent; one or more nozzles connected operatively to the pump system for the purpose of spraying extinguishing agent at a source of fire; a supply or inlet arranged on the pump system for the purpose of supplying extinguishing agent to the pump system; an extinguishing conduit with an extinguishing length arranged on the pump system for the purpose of supplying extinguishing agent to the at least one nozzle; and an extinguishing controller provided with an input system for inputting system data, including data about the extinguishing conduit, the pump system and the at least one nozzle. The extinguishing controller is configured to determine with the system data an operating pressure at or close to the at least one nozzle and thereby control the pump system. |
| US12064654B2 |
Deluge system
A method of providing a deluge system (10) on a boom (12) such as a boom that is used to conduct well flaring operations at an end thereof. The deluge system comprises a base unit (30), a stanchion (20), and a nozzle apparatus (22); the method comprising attaching the deluge system to a burner boom with a walkway, such that there remains a width of at least 30 cm clear passage on the boom's walkway after the deluge system has been attached. This provides an escape and/or rescue route for personnel should a dangerous situation occur, such as uncontrolled fire or personnel falling overboard. In preferred embodiments, the deluge system is attached to the boom outboard of handrail supports (which includes on a single handrail). The deluge system may have its own mechanism e.g. a winch, for moving the stanchion from a stowed position to an operative position which allows a safe and more optimum positioning of the stanchion away from the well flaring operation, as herein described. In a preferred embodiment, the stanchion is provided as part of a moveable member which is rotationally attached to a connection mechanism of the base unit at a connection point spaced away from an end of the moveable member. This allows the moveable member to have a counter weight system and reduces the amount of force required to move the moveable member, avoiding mechanical constraints. |
| US12064650B2 |
Ultrasound therapy system
In one embodiment of the present invention, a system for treating an occlusion within a patient's vasculature with ultrasonic energy comprises a catheter configured to be passed through the patient's vasculature such that a portion of the catheter is positioned at an intravascular treatment site. The system further comprises an ultrasound radiating member, an ultrasound signal generator configured to supply a drive signal to the ultrasound radiating member, an infusion pump configured to pump a therapeutic compound into the fluid delivery lumen so as to cause the therapeutic compound to be delivered to the treatment site and a controller configured to control the ultrasound signal generator and the infusion pump. |
| US12064648B2 |
Cardiac ablation using an MR linac
Systems and methods are provided for performing operations comprising: generating a radiotherapy treatment plan for treating an ablation volume comprising a myocardial scar based on a first image of a patient that is generated using contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance (MR) imaging information; identifying, based on the first image of the patient, the ablation volume comprising the myocardial scar in a second image of the patient that is generated using MR imaging information without contrast; adjusting the radiotherapy treatment plan based on the ablation volume identified in the second image of the patient; acquiring a cine image of the patient during delivery of a radiotherapy treatment fraction by a radiotherapy treatment device based on the adjusted radiotherapy treatment plan; and comparing the cine image to the second image of the patient to control delivery of a radiotherapy beam by the radiotherapy treatment device. |
| US12064646B2 |
Systems, methods and devices for automated target volume generation
Systems and method for automatically generating structures, such as target volumes, in a treatment image using structure-guided deformation to propagate the structures from a planning image onto the subsequently acquired treatment image. |
| US12064642B2 |
System and method for adaptive radiotherapy
Interstitial brachytherapy is a cancer treatment in which radioactive material is placed directly in the target tissue of the affected site using an afterloader. The accuracy of radiation placement is monitored during the cancer treatment. The location plan for the radioactive material may be adjusted during the cancer treatment based on real-time analysis of the location and dosage of radiation measured in, at and around the target tissue of the affected site. |
| US12064640B2 |
Response mechanisms
A wearable medical device is provided for monitoring the cardiac health of a patient, for example, for indications of cardiac anomalies, where the device includes ECG sensors in electrical contact with the patient's body, therapy electrodes for providing electrical therapy to the patient's heart, and a control unit having at least one touch control with force sensor disposed on its housing for contacting with a finger. Signals from the touch control may be analyzed to identify force application below a first force threshold and at or above a second force threshold below the first force threshold, and, responsive to detecting such application of force, user input may be registered. User inputs to the at least one touch control may be used to delay therapy by the therapy electrodes. |
| US12064633B2 |
Sensing cardiac signals with leads implanted in epidural space
Techniques are disclosed for using a cardiac signal sensed via a plurality of electrodes disposed on one or more leads implanted within an epidural space of a patient to control spinal cord stimulation (SCS) therapy. In one example, an implantable medical device (IMD) senses an electrical signal via a plurality of electrodes disposed on one or more leads implanted within an epidural space of a patient. Processing circuitry determines, from the electrical signal, one or more cardiac features indicative of activity of a heart of the patient. The processing circuitry controls, based on the one or more cardiac features, delivery of SCS therapy to the patient. |
| US12064631B2 |
ECAP and posture state control of electrical stimulation
Systems, devices, and techniques for adjusting electrical stimulation based on a posture state of a patient are described. For example, a system may include sensing circuitry configured to sense an ECAP signal and processing circuitry configured to control delivery of the electrical stimulation to a patient according to a first value of a stimulation parameter and determine a characteristic value of the ECAP signal. The processing circuitry may also be configured to receive, from a sensor, a posture state signal representing a posture state of the patient, determine, based on the posture state signal, a gain value for the stimulation parameter, adjust, based on the characteristic value of the ECAP signal and the gain value, the first value of the stimulation parameter to a second value of the stimulation parameter, and control delivery of the electrical stimulation according to the second value of the stimulation parameter. |
| US12064630B2 |
Systems and methods for monitoring neural activity
Systems and Methods for Monitoring Neural Activity A method of monitoring neural activity responsive to a stimulus in a brain or a subject under general anaesthetic, the method comprising: applying the stimulus to one or more of at least one electrode implanted in a target neural structure of the brain; detecting a resonant response from the target neural structure evoked by the stimulus at one or more of the at least one electrode in or near the target neural structure of the brain; and determining one or more waveform characteristics of the detected resonant response. |
| US12064627B2 |
Systems and methods for targeted sacral nerve stimulation
The present disclosure provides systems and methods for targeted nerve stimulation. In particular, the present disclosure provides systems and methods for determining the location of electrode placement providing the most therapeutic benefit for a particular subject. The various embodiments disclosed herein include methods for identifying a target nerve having the strongest representation and/or the strongest subject perception associated with a peripheral nerve in a patient-specific manner. |
| US12064620B2 |
Neural stimulation dosing
Applying therapeutic neural stimuli involves monitoring for at least one of sensory input and movement of a user. In response to detection of sensory input or user movement, an increased stimulus dosage is delivered within a period of time corresponding to a duration of time for which the detected sensory input or user movement gives rise to masking, the increased stimulus dosage being configured to give rise to increased neural recruitment. |
| US12064619B2 |
Systems and methods related to intraoral electrical stimulation
An apparatus and method are used to deliver an electrical current to, through or across gingival tissues of a mouth in order to achieve a number of therapeutic, prophylactic, cosmetic, and or regenerative benefits. These benefits include killing or modifying oral microbes, increasing oral vasodilation, reducing oral biofilm, improving oral blood circulation, reversing oral bone resorption, promoting oral osteogenesis, treating gum recession, and fostering gingival regeneration. Other benefits include the treatment of gingivitis, periodontitis, and oral malodor, and other systemic diseases correlated with oral pathogens. Use of systems and methods according to the present invention may effectively tighten epithelial contact with one or more teeth (e.g., by the junctional epithelium and/or the sulcular epithelium) and/or cause a tightening of the oral epithelium, thereby improving an appearance of a human smile. |
| US12064617B2 |
Medical leads with segmented electrodes and methods of fabrication thereof
In one embodiment, a method for fabricating a neurostimulation stimulation lead comprises: providing a plurality of ring components and hypotubes in a mold; placing an annular frame with multiple lumens over distal ends of the plurality of hypotubes to position a portion of each hypotube within a respective lumen of the annular frame; molding the plurality of ring components and the hypotubes to form a stimulation tip component for the stimulation lead, wherein the molding fills interstitial spaces between the plurality of ring components and hypotubes with insulative material; and forming segmented electrodes from the ring components after performing the molding. |
| US12064616B2 |
Intravascular blood pump
An intravascular blood pump having a drive section (11), a catheter (14) fastened to the drive section proximally and a pump section (12) fastened to the drive section distally possesses an electric motor (21) whose motor shaft (25) is mounted in the drive section (11) with two radial sliding bearings (27, 31) and an axial sliding bearing (40). During operation, purge fluid is conveyed through the bearing gap of the axial sliding bearing (40) and farther through the radial sliding bearing (31) at the distal end of the drive section (11). The purge fluid is highly viscous, for example 20% glucose solution. |
| US12064615B2 |
Axial-flow pump for a ventricular assist device and method for producing an axial-flow pump for a ventricular assist device
The invention relates to an axial flow pump (102) for a ventricular assist device. The axial flow pump (102) comprises a pump housing (104) for arranging in a blood vessel and a pump rotor (108), which is or can be mounted in the pump housing (104) for rotation about an axis of rotation and which consists of a hub (200) and at least one blade element (110) which is helically wound around the hub (200), at least in portions, and is provided for conveying, in the direction of the axis of rotation (302), a medium to be conveyed. In order to increase the pump efficiency, the blade element (110) has at least one blade section (202) having an undulating blade curvature. |
| US12064614B2 |
Methods and systems for deployment, charging and retrieval of intracardiac pumps
An apparatus includes a stent configured to releasably support a blood pump within an inner lumen of the stent. The stent can include one or more arms configured to bend radially inward and releasably couple to attachment portions on a housing of the blood pump. The attachment portions of the blood pump housing may include one or more slotted openings for accepting the arms extending from the stent. A magnetic member may assist in coupling the arms to the blood pump housing. When decoupling the blood pump from the stent, a position of the blood pump may be adjusted relative to the stent to cause the arms to be released from the attachment portions. Once released, the arms may bend radially outward in alignment with a diameter of the stent. |
| US12064606B2 |
Data collection apparatus for attachment to an injection device
A data collection device including an attachment assembly for attaching the data collection device to a dose setting dial of a medicament administration device, a light source configured to illuminate a portion of a surface of an internal component of the medicament administration device including a pattern of relatively reflective and non-reflecting regions formed on the surface of the internal component, and an optical sensor configured to receive light reflected by at least the relatively reflective regions. |
| US12064600B2 |
Acoustic method for precisely controlling and metering the manual injection dosage
Disclosed is an acoustic method for precisely controlling and metering manual injection. The method includes: rotating a main housing to allow ratchet grooves to collide with ratchets on a ratchet wheel; obtaining collision voice and vibration signals by a switch sensor and a perception sensor; performing a Mel-frequency cepstral coefficient (MFCC) algorithm and classification with deep neural networks (DNN) on signals detected by a voice sensor, to output processed and recognized voice features; performing an empirical mode decomposition (EMD) algorithm and classification with cyclic delay diversity (CDD) on signals detected by a vibration sensor, to output processed and recognized vibration signals; and inputting the output voice features, the vibration signals, and reception time differences between the voice signals and the vibration signals into a support vector machine (SVM) classifier jointly for final recognition and classification, to recognize whether manual injection is correctly performed. |
| US12064596B2 |
Flushing a fluid line from a medical pump
A method and medical pump to perform a flushing procedure are provided. The medical pump is configured to execute the flushing procedure subsequent to an infusion procedure, the flushing procedure and infusion procedure lacking a specified relationship between each other until after performance of the infusion procedure. The method comprises performing an infusion procedure of a medicament with the medical pump and automatically querying in human detectable form whether to execute a flushing procedure in response to conclusion of the infusion procedure. |
| US12064593B2 |
Wearable drug delivery device
A fill port for filling a liquid medicament into a reservoir located inside a drug delivery device includes insert fixed in a passage of a wall of the drug delivery device, and a pierceable fill port sealing is sandwiched between the insert and both the housing of the drug delivery device and the reservoir to provide a fluid-tight sealing between the reservoir and the housing. |
| US12064591B2 |
Infusion pump system and method
Some embodiments of an infusion pump system may be configured to wirelessly communicate with other devices using near field communication (NFC). In particular embodiments, by incorporating near field communication capabilities into the infusion pump system, user communications with the infusion pump system can be enhanced and simplified. |
| US12064580B2 |
Method and articles for treating the sinus system
A method of treating a sinus cavity of a subject includes advancing a distal portion of a light source through a drainage pathway of a sinus cavity and into the sinus cavity and visually observing a transdermal light emitted from the light source. A distal portion of a substantially rigid inner guide member of a balloon dilation catheter is advanced into the drainage pathway, the balloon dilation catheter including a movable shaft including a balloon that is slidably mounted on the substantially rigid inner guide member. The movable shaft and balloon are advanced distally over the substantially rigid inner guide member to place a portion of the balloon in the drainage pathway whereby the balloon is inflated. |
| US12064578B2 |
Peripheral antegrade perfusion and occlusion device
An aortic occlusion and perfusion device includes an expandable member configured to expand within the aorta. A catheter extends proximally from the expandable member in fluid communication with the expandable member. The catheter defines openings through which blood can pass with one or more of the openings located proximal to the expandable member and one or more of the openings located within the expandable member. The catheter defines a lumen in fluid communication with the one or more openings located within the expandable member, the lumen terminating at a terminus such that the lumen is not in fluid communication with a distal end portion of the catheter. A flow control sheath is disposed around the catheter proximal to the expandable member such that axial movement of the flow control sheath relative to the catheter selectively occludes or uncovers the one or more openings located proximal to the expandable member. |
| US12064576B2 |
Guidewire-management devices and methods thereof
Guidewire-management devices and systems thereof are disclosed herein. A guidewire-management device can include a guidewire, a first sleeve, and a second sleeve. The first sleeve can be configured for distally feeding the guidewire out of the guidewire-management device. The first sleeve can also be configured for proximally feeding the guidewire into the guidewire-management device. The second sleeve can be proximal of the first sleeve in the guidewire-management device. The second sleeve can be configured for feeding the guidewire in concert with the first sleeve. At least a length of the guidewire extending between the first sleeve and the second sleeve can be disposed within a sterile barrier configured to maintain sterility of the guidewire. |
| US12064572B2 |
Tubular structures with variable support
A tubular structure having variable support includes a tubular member and a structural support member with a flexible tubular member over the structural support member, such that the flexible tubular member can engage and disengage or squeeze and release the structural support member. The structural support member can be a tubular mesh, stent, framework, skeleton, braid or other flexible framework. A fluid passage can be used to inflate and deflate the flexible tubular member. Methods of assembly and methods of use are also described. |
| US12064570B2 |
Deflectable sheath introducer
An introducer has a shaft with a central lumen, a control handle with a deflection assembly, and a tensile member with a distal portion extending along opposing sides of within the shaft and a proximal portion extending within the control handle. The deflection assembly has a deflection arm, and a rotatable member rotationally coupled to the deflection arm, wherein the rocker member has at least one pulley engaged with the proximal tensile member portion. Rotation of the deflection arm in one direction draws the proximal tensile member portion for deflecting the shaft. |
| US12064563B2 |
Methods for enhancing exposure therapy using pairing with Vagus nerve stimulation
A therapy method (for a patient having post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)) includes: providing an exposure event, to the patient, which is related to a traumatic event that contributed to the PTSD; and, during a therapy session which includes the exposure event, applying vagus nerve stimulation (VNS). A therapy method (for a patient having a given disorder, e.g., a phobia disorder or an obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or an addiction disorder) includes: providing a therapy event (e.g., an extinction event for a phobia disorder), to the patient, which is related to one or more things that contributed to the given disorder; and during a therapy session which includes the therapy event, applying VNS. |
| US12064556B2 |
Patient tube securement apparatus for securing a patient tube to a patient
A patient tube securement apparatus is disclosed that may be used for oral or nasal intubation of a patient.The apparatus may comprise an endotracheal tube securement apparatus for securing an endotracheal tube to a patient, the apparatus comprising a dermal patch arranged to be positioned on the skin of the patient, and at least one tube holder on the dermal patch.The apparatus may comprise a patient tube securement apparatus for securing a patient tube to a patient, the apparatus comprising a dermal patch arranged to be positioned on the skin of the patient, and at least one tube holder on the dermal patch.Examples are provided in which the tube holder is adjustably mounted on the dermal patch such that the position of the tube holder on the dermal patch can be adjusted without removing the dermal patch from the skin of the patient. |
| US12064552B2 |
Ventilation pattern for hemodynamic parameter determination during mechanical ventilation
A method for changing the effective ventilation of a mechanically ventilated subject to enable or carry out non-invasive determination of hemodynamic parameters is disclosed. The method includes a step of ventilating the subject using a ventilation pattern comprising at least one phase of increased ventilation and at least one phase of decreased ventilation, wherein the phase of decreased ventilation comprises at least one prolonged breath including a respiratory pause (IRP). The respiratory pause is initiated when the lung pressure (Palv) of the subject is between a minimum lung pressure and a maximum lung pressure of the subject during the prolonged breath. |
| US12064551B2 |
Optimized breathing assistance device
A breathing assistance device with improved pressure characteristics provides a high level of CPAP per unit of supplementary respirable gas consumed while maintaining low CPAP fluctuations throughout the breath cycle utilizing a frustrum-shaped air channel to accelerate air flow. In some embodiments, a manometer is provided for monitoring pressure and/or a pressure relief valve is provided as a safety measure against overpressure delivered to a patient. In some embodiments, the device is disposable for one-time or single patient use. |
| US12064549B2 |
Systems and methods for delivering a respiratory gas
A respiratory ventilation apparatus configured to deliver a respiratory gas to a patient interface is provided. The apparatus may include a gas pressurization unit configured to generate a pressurized respiratory gas, a gas inlet port configured to introduce the respiratory gas into the respiratory ventilation apparatus, a gas outlet port configured to discharge the pressurized respiratory gas to a respiration tube, a detection module configured to detect the pressure of the pressurized respiratory gas, at least one non-volatile memory configured to store a plurality of parameters and a plurality of programs, and one or more controllers. The one or more controllers may be configured to initiate the respiratory ventilation apparatus upon a boot operation, and/or initiate a program that constantly reads information from the detection module, and controls the pressure of the pressurized respiratory gas using the information read from the detection module and at least one parameter. |
| US12064547B2 |
Dry powder inhaler device
Dry powder inhalers are described. The dry powder inhaler includes an air inlet, a reservoir and an airway assembly. A mouthpiece airway is connected to a first airway of the airway assembly. An airway head is attached to the airway assembly and it extends into the reservoir cavity. In certain embodiments, the airway head has a sharpened or beveled edge. At least one airway assembly opening is present in the airway assembly for connecting the reservoir cavity to the first airway. Methods for dispensing dry powder into an airway of a dry powder inhaler and inhaling dry powder from a dry powder inhaler is also disclosed. Embodiments of a dry powder inhaler having a two-stage air movement are also described. |
| US12064543B2 |
System and method for extracorporeal carbon monoxide removal with phototherapy
Systems and methods for removing carbon monoxide from whole blood are provided. In one configuration, an extracorporeal phototherapy system includes an oxygenator and a light source configured to output light and arranged to emit the light output by the light source onto at least one surface of the oxygenator. The oxygenator includes a plurality of membrane layers each having a plurality of microporous hollow fiber membranes. The plurality of microporous hollow fiber membranes each include an external surface and an internal channel. Each of the plurality of membrane layers may be rotationally offset with respect to an adjacent layer. The oxygenator further includes a gas inlet port in fluid communication with a first end of the internal channels, a gas outlet port in fluid communication a second end of the internal channels, a blood inlet port, and a blood outlet port. |
| US12064542B2 |
Apparatus, system and data carrier for automated peritoneal dialysis treatment
The present invention relates to an apparatus for performing an automated peritoneal dialysis treatment on a patient, the apparatus comprising: a first dialysis fluid port for receiving a first dialysis fluid having a first composition, which is determined by the concentrations of a set of first dialysis fluid constituents; a dialysis fluid line system connecting the first dialysis fluid port to a patient terminal; at least one dialysis fluid pump acting on the dialysis fluid line system and configured to convey the first dialysis fluid from the first dialysis fluid port to the patient terminal; and a control unit operably connected to the at least one pump; wherein the apparatus further comprises a second dialysis fluid port for receiving a second dialysis fluid having a second composition, which is determined by the concentrations of a set of second dialysis fluid constituents. The invention further relates to a system for automated peritoneal dialysis treatment and a data carrier comprising controlling software for such apparatus or system. |
| US12064532B2 |
Ovarian-derived hydrogels for biomedical and biotechnology applications
The present invention relates to an ovarian-derived hydrogel material, which can be useful for three-dimensional in vitro culturing of cells, cell therapy, fertility preservation, drug delivery, site-specific remodeling and repair of damaged tissue, and/or diagnostic kits. |
| US12064531B2 |
Pre-loadable dried biological heart valve and preparation method thereof
A pre-loadable dried biological heart valve and a preparation method thereof. The preparation method includes: Step A: soaking a fresh animal pericardium in an aqueous solution of soluble elastin or glycosaminoglycan, and then subjecting the pericardium to a first cross-linking reaction in a mixed solution of carbodiimide or N-hydroxysuccinimide to allow the soluble elastin or glycosaminoglycan to bind to the pericardium via a chemical bond; and Step B: subjecting the pericardium after the first cross-linking to a second cross-linking reaction in an aqueous glutaraldehyde solution, and then drying the pericardium after the second cross-linking, to obtain the pre-loadable dried biological heart valve. The dried biological heart valve obtained by the above preparation method has good toughness, and is rapidly flattened out in a simulated folding and pressing test. |
| US12064530B2 |
Compositions derived from placenta and methods of producing the same
Compositions comprising perforated, unseparated amnion/chorion; perforated, separated amnion; and perforated, separated chorion derived from the placenta and methods of preparing and using those compositions are provided. Perforation of placental tissue before or during processing may allow for one or more benefits such as more efficient removal of blood remnants, retention of wound healing and tissue regeneration components, better handling characteristics, or improved healing capacity. The present invention also includes methods of healing a wound of the skin, eye, nerve, tendon, or dura comprising applying the perforated compositions of the invention to the wound. |
| US12064527B2 |
Disinfection systems and methods
A disinfection device may include a disinfection chamber, an ozone generator configured to generate ozone, and a humidifier configured to generate humidity and configured to be fluidly coupled to the disinfection chamber and the ozone generator, the humidifier being configured to encourage a mixing of generated ozone with generated humidity. |
| US12064521B2 |
Muco-adhesive, controlled release formulations of levodopa and/or esters of levodopa and uses thereof
The invention provides an oral solid formulation comprising (a) a controlled release component comprising a core comprising levodopa, wherein the core is coated with a layer of a muco-adhesive polymer and externally coated with a layer of an enteric polymer; and (b) an immediate release component comprising levodopa. |
| US12064519B1 |
Vaporization tablet
Disclosed is a vaporization tablet including an inner core comprising a first cannabis concentrate, the first cannabis concentrate comprising terpenes, and an outer layer at least partially surrounding the inner core, the outer layer comprising at least one of THCA and CBDA. |
| US12064516B2 |
Pharmaceutical formulations and uses thereof
The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and unit dosage forms comprising a quinoline compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which are useful for treatment of a disease, disorder, or condition such as inflammatory diseases, respiratory diseases, organ diseases, viral infections, and sequelae and associated conditions such as acute respiratory distress syndrome. |
| US12064512B2 |
Silyl lipids suitable for enhanced delivery of anti-viral therapeutics
This disclosure provides silyl lipid molecules in which one or more carbon-to-carbon double bonds in the lipophilic portion is substituted with a silicon atom. Guidance is provided by which the reader may make silyl lipid molecules from molecular building blocks, and then incorporate silyl lipid molecules into lipid nanoparticles (LNPs). The silyl LNPs can be used as carriers of pharmaceutical agents. Flexible steric and substitution patterns of silyl groups in the LNPs give the user a way to fine-tune physicochemical properties, achieving improved stability and clinical efficacy. This technology is useful for immunization or genetic therapy, such as the preparation and administration of RNA vaccines for protection against the virus that causes COVID-19. |
| US12064510B2 |
Medical foam for delivery of an active agent
A medical foam for delivering an active agent to a patient includes a biocompatible composition configured to form a foam, an active agent dissolved, dispersed, or suspended in the biocompatible composition, and a gas including nitrous oxide. The biocompatible composition may be configured to form a gel at a temperature of about 37° C. A method for administering an active agent to a patient includes preparing a mixture comprising a foamable liquid and the active agent, incorporating a gas comprising nitrous oxide into the mixture to create a foam containing the active agent, introducing the foam into a body cavity of the patient, and contacting the foam with a tissue surface in the body cavity. |
| US12064506B2 |
Composition for preventing or reducing transepidermal water loss and improving skin barrier function
The present invention relates to the use of a milk whey protein hydrolysate for preventing or treating transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and/or TEWL-associated disorders or/and enhancing skin barrier function in young and adult mammals. The protein hydrolysate may be used in the prevention or treatment of TEWL-associated disorders, such as atopic dermatitis, dry or reactive skin or skin dehydration. It may also be used in the cosmetic use of improving skin appearance. |
| US12064497B1 |
Aerosol sprayable color composition
An aerosol cosmetic composition is provided that includes an oil soluble gloss enhancing film forming component, a solvent, a colorant, a propellant, and useful for application to hair or skin. An aerosol dispensing system and a method of preparing an aerosol sprayable color composition are also provided. |
| US12064495B2 |
Oral cavity cleaning composition, method, and apparatus
An oral hygiene composition includes a mixture of: (i) a carrier liquid; and (ii) a water-insoluble hydratable polymer fibers forming an entangled three-dimensional network of said water-insoluble hydratable polymer fibers in said carrier; wherein: said carrier liquid comprises one or more humectant in a concentration of total humectant in excess of 5 wt. % based on the weight of the composition; said composition has an elastic modulus G′ and a loss modulus G″, and said elastic modulus G′ is larger that said loss modulus G″; and said water-insoluble hydratable polymer fibers have a diameter of about 10 to about 20,000 nm and a length of at least 100 nm. |
| US12064491B2 |
Radiolabeled GRPR-antagonists for diagnostic imaging and treatment of GRPR-positive cancer
The present invention relates to probes for use in the detection, imaging, diagnosis, targeting, treatment, etc. of cancers expressing the gastrin releasing peptide receptor (GRPR). For example, such probes may be molecules conjugated to detectable labels which are preferably moieties suitable for detection by gamma imaging and SPECT or by positron emission tomography (PET) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or fluorescence spectroscopy or optical imaging methods. |
| US12064488B2 |
Nitroxide containing amyloid binding agents for imaging and therapeutic uses
The present invention provides methods of using nitroxide spin-labeled amyloid beta-binding compounds to image amyloid. The present invention also provides nitroxide spin-labeled amyloid beta-binding compounds. |
| US12064482B2 |
Triplet-triplet energy transfer with light excitation at long wavelengths and methods thereof
The field of various phototriggered drug release and photoreactions, including reactions generally based on triplet-triplet energy transfer with light excitation at long wavelengths. Systems and methods for absorbing energy in a photosensitizer, and methods for making or using such systems, kits including such systems. The systems and methods comprise transferring that energy by triplet-triplet energy transfer to cleave a cleavable or other active moiety, for instance, in order to cause the release of a releasable moiety. In some cases, these may be contained within a suitable carrier material, for example, a particle or a micelle. Such systems and methods may be used in a variety of applications, including various biological or physical applications. For example, such systems and methods may be useful for delivering drugs or other releasable moieties to regions of a subject. |
| US12064480B2 |
Immunigenic alpha-branched trehalose-diesters
The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) and their use in eliciting a pro-Thl7 immune response. Further provided are methods of production of said compounds. (Formula I) wherein m is an integer between 4 and 13; n is an integer between 4 and 13; x is an integer between 4 and 13; y is an integer between 4 and 13. |
| US12064472B2 |
Southern cattle tick vaccine product
This invention relates to novel fusion peptides and immunogenic compositions containing the fusion peptides useful in the control and prevention of tick infestations. The invention also relates to compositions comprising said fusion peptides, methods of vaccination against tick infestation using said fusion peptides and compositions, and kits for use with such compositions and methods. |
| US12064471B2 |
Compositions comprising sulforaphane or a sulforaphane precursor and a mushroom extract or powder
The present disclosure relates to the synergistic combination of a sulforaphane precursor, an enzyme capable of converting the sulforaphane precursor to sulforaphane, a cofactor of the enzyme, and a glucan. The present disclosure also relates to the synergistic combination of sulforaphane or a derivative thereof and a glucan. The present disclosure also relates to the synergistic combination of a broccoli extract or powder and a glucan. The glucan may be a β-glucan. The glucan may be provided in a mushroom extract or powder selected from one or more of a maitake, a shiitake, or a reishi mushroom. Compositions and methods relating to these combinations are described. |
| US12064469B2 |
Stable peptide compositions
This application generally relates to stable peptide compositions and kits comprising low levels of buffering and chelating agents, and methods of using the same. |
| US12064462B2 |
Composition for stress relief containing fermented ripened noni and calamansi extract as active ingredients
The present invention relates to a food composition for relieving stress, and specifically, to a food composition for relieving stress, which reduces secretion of the stress hormone cortisol and increases secretion of the happy hormone serotonin by containing fermented and aged noni and calamansi as active ingredients, has no side effects, and is safe for the human body. The composition of the present invention may be used as a health functional food or a pharmaceutical composition. The composition of the present invention has an excellent anti-stress effect. |
| US12064460B2 |
Adeno-associated virus virion for treatment of Tay-Sachs disease and Sandhoff disease
According to a conventional method for treatment of Sandhoff disease and Tay-Sachs disease comprising administering a modified β-subunit to a patient in the form of a protein, it is necessary that administration be performed frequently. This invention relates to a recombinant adeno-associated virus virion comprising: capsomere comprising a protein capable of forming a virus virion; and a polynucleotide packaged in the capsomere comprising a promoter sequence and nucleotide sequences operably linked to the promoter sequence encoding a first amino acid sequence derived from the amino acid sequence of the β-subunit of wild-type human β-hexosaminidase composed of amino acids 55 to 556 in the sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO: 28 by substitution of amino acids 312 to 318 with glycine, serine, glutamic acid, proline, serine, glycine, and threonine in that order and a second amino acid sequence, which is an amino acid sequence of a signal peptide linked to the N terminus of the first amino acid. |
| US12064459B2 |
Compositions and methods for improving skin health and for the treatment and prevention of diseases, disorders and conditions associated with pathogenic microbes
Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for using human-derived Janthinobacterium lividum. Compositions improve skin health. Methods may include applying human-derived Janthinobacterium lividum over a host or host area, such as skin or mucosa, to minimize the presence of one or more microbes, maximize therapeutic effects, and/or improve health. A method to minimize a pathogenic microbe may include applying to a surface a composition including human-derived Janthinobacterium lividum and an acceptable carrier. Compositions and methods may include a prebiotic to maximize growth and/or metabolites. Compositions and methods may include human-derived Janthinobacterium lividum metabolites, such as violacein, prodigiosin, indole-3-carboxaldehyde, and lantibiotics, and/or other Postbiotics. |
| US12064457B2 |
Therapeutic uses of an insect powder
The invention relates to a Coleoptera powder for using in the treatment of vibriosis, which particularly affects the white shrimp. |
| US12064455B2 |
Free fatty acids and methods of manufacture and use for treating coronavirus and other viral respiratory infections
An anti-viral composition or formulation is described that includes free fatty acids (“FFA”). Also described, are methods of making and using such a composition or formulation. |
| US12064452B2 |
Cultured thymus tissue transplantation promotes donor-specific tolerance to allogeneic solid organ transplants
Methods and compositions for promoting donor-specific tolerance and immunocompetence to a recipient of a solid organ transplant, by implanting an allogeneic solid organ in a recipient in need of a solid organ transplant and further comprising surgical implantation of a tissue-engineered allogeneic cultured postnatal thymus tissue product in the recipient of a solid organ from a donor. |
| US12064451B2 |
Fecal microbiota transplant compositions and methods of manufacture
Disclosures herein relate to methods of producing oral powdered compositions for fecal microbiota transplant and related methods of treatment. Procedures for producing the powdered composition may include filtering a fecal sample with a filter medium to generate a filtrate, separating particulate matter of the filtrate to obtain a first sediment and a first supernatant, repeatedly resuspending the first sediment and separating particulate matter of the resuspended first sediment to obtain a second sediment and a second supernatant, diluting the second supernatant and repeatedly separating particulate matter out of the second supernatant to obtain a third sediment and a third supernatant, resuspending the third sediment in a cryoprotectant to obtain a mixture, and freeze-drying the mixture to obtain a freeze-dried, powdered composition, wherein the powdered composition may be substantially tasteless, odorless, and colorless. |
| US12064450B2 |
Tumoricidal and antimicrobial compositions and methods
Provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising tumoricidal and/or antimicrobial components isolated from the supernatant of NK-92 cell medium and methods of using the compositions for killing cancer cells. |
| US12064448B2 |
Methods for reducing bioavailability and absorption of ingested substances
Methods for reducing at least one of the bioavailability and absorption of at least one of ingested fat, carbohydrates, and unwanted substances from foodstuff in a subject are disclosed. The methods described herein include administering an amount of a nanobiopolymer, or combinations of nanobiopolymers, sufficient to reduce at least one of the bioavailability and absorption of ingested fat, carbohydrates, and unwanted substances to a subject, such as a human subject. |
| US12064445B2 |
Cytarabine conjugates for cancer therapy
The present invention relates to conjugates comprising cytarabine and an amino acid for use in the treatment of cancer. In particular, the present invention relates to conjugates of cytarabine and aspartic acid for use in the treatment of hematological cancers. |
| US12064443B2 |
Compositions and methods for treating diseases associated with drug washout due to fluid secretion
A composition for the treatment of diarrheal and other diseases, comprising a reaction product of one or more polyphenol compound; sucralfate; and at least one acid. |
| US12064442B2 |
Treatment of allergic rhinitis using a combination of mometasone and olopatadine
The present invention relates to a method of treating allergic rhinitis in a subject (e.g., a pediatric human subject) in need thereof comprising nasally administering to the subject an effective amount of a fixed-dose pharmaceutical composition comprising mometasone or its salt and olopatadine or its salt. |
| US12064439B2 |
Phenothiazine diaminium salts and their use
Disclosed are compounds of general formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, formulations, methods and uses in, for example, the treatment of disease. |
| US12064438B2 |
Pharmaceutical preparation excellent in light stability and dissolution property
The present invention provides a preparation that is minimally colored through irradiation with light by coating a preparation containing a compound represented by formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a crystal thereof with a light stabilizing substance and a polymer, particularly with one or more of titanium oxide and talc used as the light stabilizing substance and hypromellose used as the polymer. |
| US12064437B2 |
Methods for treating systemic lupus erythematosus and the use of biomarkers as a predictor of clinical sensitivity to therapies
A method of determining a dose of a treatment compound for treating a subject having systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), comprising obtaining a sample from the subject and measuring the gene expression level of IKZF3 and/or the gene expression levels of IFI27, IFI44, IFI44L, and RSAD2 in the sample. |
| US12064435B2 |
Composition for treatment of muscular disorders
The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for prevention or treatment of a muscular disease, the composition comprising dimenhydrinate, harmol and/or calcium pantothenate as active ingredients. Application of dimenhydrinate, harmol, and calcium pantothenate individually has an effect of promoting myoblast proliferation and differentiation. In particular, the combination thereof has the effect of synergistically increasing the effect of promoting myoblast proliferation and differentiation. Thus, dimenhydrinate, harmol and/or calcium pantothenate may be usefully used alone or in combination for the prevention or treatment of muscular diseases, in particular sarcopenia. |
| US12064429B2 |
Substituted 5-fluoro-1H-pyrazolopyridines and their use
The present application relates to novel substituted 5-fluoro-1H-pyrazolopyridines, to processes for their preparation, to their use alone or in combinations for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, and to their use for producing medicaments for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of diseases, in particular for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of cardiovascular disorders. |
| US12064428B2 |
Kinase inhibitor salts and compositions thereof
The present invention relates to capsules comprising dasatinib lauryl sulfate salt. |
| US12064426B2 |
Selective inhibitors of ROCK1 and ROCK2 protein kinases and uses thereof
The present invention relates to novel substituted bicyclic derivatives that can inhibit Rho-kinases and/or Rho-kinase mediated phosphorylation of myosin light chain phosphates, compositions comprising the derivatives, methods for preparing the derivatives, and methods for using the derivatives and/or compositions. |
| US12064424B2 |
Moist oral compositions
The disclosure provides for an oral composition, the oral composition including at least one active agent, at least one filler component, and water in an amount sufficient such that the oral composition has a total moisture content of about 15% to about 30% by weight or greater based on the total weight of the oral composition. |
| US12064422B2 |
Compositions of 1-(4-bromo-5-(1-ethyl-7-(methylamino)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-1,6-naphthyridin-3-yl)-2-fluoropheyl)-3-phenylurea
Provided herein are low impurity compositions comprising a compound represented by Formula (I): which are useful in the treatment of disorders related to the activity of the c-KIT and PDGFRα kinases, and oncogenic forms thereof. |
| US12064421B2 |
Substituted 1H-pyrazolo[4,3-c]pyridines and derivatives as EGFR inhibitors
The present invention encompasses compounds of formula (I) wherein the groups R1 to R4 and X1 to X5 have the meanings given in the claims and specification, their use as inhibitors of mutant EGFR, pharmaceutical compositions which contain compounds of this kind and their use as medicaments/medical uses, especially as agents for treatment and/or prevention of oncological diseases. |
| US12064416B2 |
Pharmaceutical combination containing glucose kinase activator and PPAR receptor activator, composition, compound preparation method for same, and uses thereof
The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical combination. The pharmaceutical combination comprises a glucose kinase activator or a pharmaceutical salt of same, an isotope marker of same, a crystal form, hydrate, solvate, diastereomer or enantiomer form of same, and a PPAR receptor activator. The present invention further relates to a pharmaceutical composition, a fixed-dose compound preparation, and a preparation method for and uses of the pharmaceutical composition and of the fixed dose compound preparation. |
| US12064410B2 |
Compositions and methods for stimulating ventilatory and/or respiratory
A method of stimulating ventilatory and/or respiratory drive in a subject in need thereof includes administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising a cystine ester or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Embodiments described herein relate to compositions and methods of stimulating ventilatory and/or respiratory drive in a subject in need thereof, and particularly relates to compositions and methods of treating breathing diseases and/or disorders associated with impaired ventilatory and/or respiratory drive. |
| US12064406B2 |
Pharmaceutical composition of a weak acid drug and methods of administration
The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition containing liposomes, said liposome comprise an external lipid bilayer; and an internal aqueous medium including a weak acid drug with a half-life of less than 2 hours. Also provided is the use of the pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein to treat pulmonary hypertension with reduced dosing frequency. |
| US12064402B2 |
Binge behavior regulators
Methods and compositions utilizing 2-aminoindan derivatives collectively represented by Formula I as described and defined in the specification for regulating binge behavior, particularly binge drinking, are disclosed. |
| US12064401B2 |
Phytonadione compositions and related methods
Stable Phytonadione compositions for parenteral administration are provided which comprise (E) isomer of phytonadione at or greater than 97% w/w as the active ingredient, and is substantially free of (Z) isomer. Said compositions are stable, sterile, and particulate-free. Further, said compositions reduce or avoid allergic reactions to benzyl alcohol and polysorbate. In some aspects, the compositions are free or substantially free of benzyl alcohol and/or reduced amounts of polysorbate. Methods of manufacture and methods of administration also provided. |
| US12064400B1 |
Method and system for reducing active ingredient potency in pain-management compositions to a quarter amount of approved levels
A system and method for producing pain-management formulations that amplify and improve the effects of lower doses of the active ingredients in existing pain-management medications is disclosed. Active ingredients in medications are combined in smaller doses, for example, 25% of typical approved or prescribed doses with a natural ingredient used to amplify the effects of the active ingredient without adversely affecting a human's organs. In one embodiment, the combined formulation comprises an active drug ingredient, for example naproxen, combined with a designated amount of a natural ingredient in a symbiotic relationship in a natural USP grade carrier oil to formulate a blended composition that is effective yet safe. The symbiotic relationship between the synthetic and natural ingredients serve to amplify the effects of the active synthetic ingredient for pain management while preventing the adverse effects caused by increased medication potency on a human body's organs. |
| US12064397B2 |
Determining characteristic of blood component with handheld camera
A characteristic of a blood product in a blood product container is determined. Using a smartphone, an image is acquired of a blood bag or tubing of the blood product container disposed in front of the smartphone. The image is processed using a processing circuit of the smartphone or a remote computer in wireless communication with the smartphone. The processing identifies a characteristic of the blood product from the image. A visual notification is generated on a display of the smartphone of the identified characteristic of the blood product. |
| US12064395B2 |
Glass packaging ensuring container integrity
A strengthened glass container or vessel such as, but not limited to, vials for holding pharmaceutical products or vaccines in a hermetic and/or sterile state. The strengthened glass container undergoes a strengthening process that produces compression at the surface and tension within the container wall. The strengthening process is designed such that the tension within the wall is great enough to ensure catastrophic failure of the container, thus rendering the product unusable, should sterility be compromised by a through-wall crack. The tension is greater than a threshold central tension, above which catastrophic failure of the container is guaranteed, thus eliminating any potential for violation of pharmaceutical integrity. |
| US12064392B2 |
Module and device for emitting electromagnetic waves
A portable device and method for transmitting electromagnetic waves. In one aspect, when arranged at a surface, the device is capable of transmitting waves having a power flux density of at least 0.5 milliwatts per square centimeter of surface area and a frequency value of between 3 and 120 gigahertz. The device is further capable of simultaneously exposing at least 2.5 square centimeters of the surface to the waves. |
| US12064390B2 |
Powered walking assistant and associated systems and methods
A robotic assistant provides active support for disabled users and may take the approximate form of a cane or a walker. |
| US12064380B2 |
Single and dual column patient positioning support structure
A surgical table for supporting a patient over a floor and including a base assembly, a support column assembly and a patient support structure. The base assembly supported on the floor and including a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a member extending along a base longitudinal axis between the first and second ends. The support column assembly moveably coupled with the base assembly and configured to translate between the first and second ends of the base assembly along the member extending therebetween, the support column assembly being the only support column assembly coupled with the base assembly. The patient support structure including a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a longitudinal axis extending between the first and second ends, the second end of the patient support structure supported off of the support column assembly in a cantilevered fashion. |
| US12064369B2 |
Processing schemes for an ostomy system, monitor device for an ostomy appliance and related methods
A monitor device for an ostomy system and a method of monitoring an ostomy appliance is provided. The monitor device includes a processor; memory; and a first interface connected to the processor and the memory, the first interface including a plurality of terminals including a ground terminal and a first terminal for collecting ostomy data from an ostomy appliance of the ostomy system via the first interface. The processor is configured to process the ostomy data according to a processing scheme, the processor including an ostomy processing controller configured to control the processing scheme, wherein to control the processing scheme includes applying a first processing scheme or a second processing scheme different from the first processing scheme. |
| US12064355B1 |
Spinal interbody implants
Spinal interbody fusion implants for use in posterior lumbar interbody fusions (PLIF), anterior lumbar interbody fusions (ALIF), transforaminal lumbar interbody fusions (TLIF) and transpsoas interbody fusions (DLIF), each of the implants including a 3-D printed titanium frame having meshed sidewalls, open top and bottom faces and a selectively closeable back plate for enclosing a posterior end of the frame. A machined, acid treated allograft bone graft is contained within the frame, the bone graft having a window for containing a biomaterial, anti-migration teeth and a ridge configured to mate with a slot within the frame for locking the graft in the frame. |
| US12064352B2 |
Hard-tissue implant comprising a bulk implant, a face, pillars, slots, and at least one support member
Hard-tissue implants are provided that include a bulk implant, a face, pillars, slots, and at least one support member. The pillars are for contacting a hard tissue. The slots are to be occupied by the hard tissue. The at least one support member is for contacting the hard tissue. The hard-tissue implant has a Young's modulus of elasticity of at least 3 GPa, and has a ratio of the sum of (i) the volumes of the slots to (ii) the sum of the volumes of the pillars and the volumes of the slots of 0.40:1 to 0.90:1. Methods of making and using hard-tissue implants are also provided. |
| US12064350B2 |
Percutaneous osseointegrated implant assembly for use in supporting an exo-prosthesis
An implant assembly for a long bone is adapted to support an exo-prosthesis. The assembly includes a stem, a subdermal component and a percutaneous post. The stem has a proximal end that is adapted to be received in a surgically prepared medullary canal of the long bone, and a distal end having a surface that is adapted to promote bone ingrowth. The subdermal component includes a proximal portion that is adapted for attachment to the distal end of the stem, and a fixation surface that is adapted to promote soft tissue fixation. The percutaneous post has a proximal end that is adapted to be attached to the subdermal component. |
| US12064348B2 |
Multi-layer covering for a prosthetic heart valve
A prosthetic heart valve including a frame, leaflet structure, and sealing member disposed around an outer surface of the frame is disclosed. As one example, the sealing member includes a knitted fabric layer, the knitted fabric layer comprising a base layer forming an inner surface of the knitted fabric layer, where the base layer has a mesh-like structure. The knitted fabric layer further comprises a plush outer surface comprising a plurality of pile yarns knit into loops and that extend outward from the base layer. |
| US12064347B2 |
Prosthetic heart valve
A prosthetic valve is provided that includes a tubular valve body and a plurality of prosthetic leaflets disposed within a lumen of the valve body. The valve body includes struts arranged in a cellular structure defined by first and second circumferential rows of four-sided closed cells. Each of the four-sided closed cells is defined by some of the struts, which are shaped so as to collectively define the following four sides: a left upstream side, a right upstream side, a left downstream side, and a right downstream side. The struts are joined at four corners of the four-side closed cell. Each of the four sides of each of the four-sided closed cells is double-strutted. Other embodiments are also described. |
| US12064346B2 |
System and method for implanting and securing a bioprosthetic device to wet tissue
Systems, devices, kits, and methods are described for securing a bioprosthetic heart valve within an anatomical feature of a patient. Kits can comprise a bioprosthetic heart valve, a curable composition, and an applicator configured to deliver the curable composition to a target area. The bioprosthetic heart valve can comprise a support structure and one or more valve leaflets coupled thereto. The support structure can comprise a sewing portion peripheral of the bioprosthetic heart valve. The support structure and the valve leaflets can define a central flow orifice. The curable composition can comprise a pre-polymer composition and an initiator. Methods can comprise positioning the bioprosthetic heart valve within the anatomical feature of a patient, applying the curable composition to one or both of the bioprosthetic heart valve and the anatomical feature, and curing the curable composition for a cure time. The applying can be performed before or after the positioning. |
| US12064337B2 |
Data-compressive sensor array
Systems and methods for data-compressive sensing in accordance with embodiments of the invention are illustrated. In one embodiment, a sensor array includes an array of sensor circuitries including a sensor and a comparator. Sensor circuitries in the array are connected via wires which form a series of wired-OR circuits. Readouts can be used to measure the signal on the wires and a decoder in communication with the readouts can be used to resolve signals sensed by particular sensors in the array and their locations. |
| US12064336B2 |
Implant with fiducial markers
An implant can include a flexible body made of a non-bioresorbable hydrogel material. The implant can also include a radiopaque marker located within the flexible body, where the body and the radiopaque marker can be implanted in a body cavity to mark the cavity in a radiographic image of the cavity. |
| US12064334B2 |
Reinforced orthopedic devices
Implantable tensile load-bearing grafts having synthetic components stitched through biological components are disclosed. The synthetic components can be biodegradable and/or non-biodegradable and of differing tensile strengths from each other and the biological component. Methods of making the grafts are also disclosed. |
| US12064333B2 |
Stent with atraumatic spacer
A stent includes a tubular body formed of one or more interwoven wires, the tubular body having first and second opposing open ends and a lumen extending therebetween. The stent further includes a first anchor member disposed adjacent the first open end and a second anchor member disposed adjacent the second open end, the first and second anchor members each extending radially outward from the tubular body, the first and second anchor members each having an outer diameter larger than an outer diameter of the tubular body disposed between the first and second anchor members. A plurality of spacer members are disposed around the first open end and extending longitudinally beyond the first open end, wherein when a pulling force is applied to the spacer members, the outer diameter of the tubular body is not reduced. |
| US12064326B2 |
Disposable diaper
A disposable diaper in which an absorbent body (7) is provided on a crotch part of a pants-shaped exterior member (2), wherein the absorbent body (7) is adhered to a skin-facing side of the exterior member (2) at a first adhering region (14), an inner sheet (5) and an outer sheet (6) of the exterior member (2) are adhered to each other at a second adhering region (16), the second adhering region (16) includes a second middle adhering region (16M) provided at the crotch part, a second central front adhering region (16CF) located anterior thereto so as to overlap with the first adhering region (14) and a second central rear adhering region (16CB) located posterior thereto so as to overlap with the first adhering region (14), and second front non-adhering regions (17F) are formed on both sides of the second central front adhering region (16CF) in the width direction so as to overlap with the absorbent body (7) and/or second rear non-adhering regions (17B) are formed on both sides of the second central rear adhering region (16CB) in the width direction so as to overlap with the absorbent body (7). |
| US12064324B2 |
Method and apparatus for producing absorbent sanitary articles and relative absorbent sanitary article
A method and apparatus for producing absorbent sanitary articles according to a Machine Direction technique, each sanitary article having an absorbent body, a front waistband and a rear waistband having different lengths from each other. |
| US12064323B2 |
Disposable absorbent articles having cuffs of improved stretch laminate structure
An absorbent article having longitudinal cuffs of improved structure is disclosed. The improved cuffs may be elasticized by a plurality of elastic strands that are substantially greater in number, closer in spacing, lower in pre-strain, and lower in decitex, or any combination of these, as compared with those in conventional articles. This combination of features results in ruffles or gathers of cuff material joined to the elastic strands that are substantially greater in machine-direction frequency and substantially lesser in z-direction amplitude, than those in conventional articles. As a result, the cuff structure lies more closely and evenly against the wearer's skin, has an improved, more cloth-like appearance, provides improved gasketing, and provides improved wearer comfort, as compared with cuff structures in conventional articles. A method for manufacturing articles with such cuff structures, utilizing a warp beam as a supply mechanism, is also disclosed. |
| US12064321B2 |
Kinesiology support tape
In one embodiment, an anatomical support device includes an elongate body. The elongate body includes a first portion extending along a longitudinal axis between a first end and an oppositely positioned second end, a first wing extending transversely from the first portion, and a second wing extending transversely from the first portion. An adhesive material is positioned on at least a portion of one side of the elongate body. The elongate body is rigid in a first direction extending in-line with the longitudinal axis and is stretchable in a second direction extending transversely to the longitudinal axis. |
| US12064319B2 |
Apparatuses and methods for negative pressure wound therapy with switchable fluid management
Disclosed embodiments relate to wound therapy apparatuses and methods for use in negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT). Such wound therapy apparatuses and methods may reduce maceration during NPWT. The wound therapy apparatus may include a porous hydrophobic layer surrounded by a hydrophilic ring. The hydrophilic ring may serve to prevent passage of liquid while negative pressure is applied to the wound, but allow liquid passage to an absorbent ring when negative pressure is no longer applied. A transmission layer may also be included, underlying the absorbent layer. |
| US12064318B2 |
Breathable adhesive bandages
A breathable adhesive bandage, sticking plaster or plaster includes a fabric layer, a pad and an adhesive. The adhesive may provide only partial coverage of the fabric layer, allowing breathability. The pad and/or fabric layer may be formed from wool, such as merino wool. A backing may be applied to the adhesive layer. |
| US12064315B2 |
Indirect bonding tray system
Indirect bonding tray systems are disclosed where the tray may generally comprise one or more individual modules each defining a receiving channel and configured for placement upon a dentition of a subject. A removal tab having a length may extend transversely relative to the individual module and a pivoting portion may be located away from the removal tab such that the removal tab is rotatable about the pivoting portion. |
| US12064312B2 |
Filling undercut areas of teeth relative to axes of appliance placement
The present disclosure provides computing device implemented methods, computing device readable medium, and molds for filling undercut areas of teeth relative to an axis of placement. Filling undercut areas of teeth relative to an axis of placement can include calculating an undercut area of a tooth relative to an axis of placement of part of a dental appliance over a number of teeth and a height of contour that is defined based on the axis of placement. Filling undercut areas of teeth relative to an axis of placement can also include filling in a part of the undercut area of the tooth with a virtual filler wherein the undercut is filled to within a threshold distance from the tooth that is defined relative to the axis of placement and the height of contour. |
| US12064310B2 |
Systems, methods, and apparatus for correcting malocclusions of teeth
Methods and systems are provided for manufacturing an appliance for correcting malocclusions of a patient's teeth. The method may include measuring the positions of a patient's teeth and receiving tooth movement constraints. The method may also include generating an initial treatment plan based on the measured tooth positions and the tooth movement constraints and measuring the malocclusions of the patient's teeth for one or more types of dental malocclusions. The method may also include generating a plurality of treatment plans from the initial treatment plan based on the measured malocclusion and generating a model of an appliance for each stage of the treatment plan. The method may also include generating instructions for fabricating the appliance for each stage of the treatment plan based on the model of the appliance for each stage of the treatment plan. |
| US12064306B2 |
Dental implant locator cleaning assembly
A dental implant locator cleaning assembly includes a cleaning head that is attachable to a periodontal tool which employs oscillation and pressurized water for cleaning dental implants. The cleaning head has a plurality of tabs oriented to surround a dental implant locator for scrubbing an outer surface of the dental implant locator when the periodontal tool is turned on. The cleaning head has a fluid nozzle that is centrally positioned therein and is surrounded by the plurality of tabs. The fluid nozzle extends into a well in the dental implant locator and the fluid nozzle is in fluid communication with the periodontal tool when the cleaning head is attached to the periodontal tool. In this way the fluid nozzle can spray a fluid into the well in the dental implant locator for cleaning debris from the well in the dental implant locator. |
| US12064301B2 |
Dental system and method
Embodiments of the invention provide a laser system including a laser station including at least one laser, at least one processor, and at least one non-transitory computer-readable storage medium in data communication with the at least one processor. The at least one non-transitory computer-readable storage medium includes program instructions executable by the at least one processor, and enabling or operating an exchange of data between the at least one laser station and at least one remote network. The laser system includes at least one GUI display configured and arranged to display operating parameters or functions of the at least one laser and/or any of the data exchanged between the laser station and at least one remote network. The program instructions include instructions that direct the processor to update the at least one GUI display with a plurality of user-selectable graphics arranged around the periphery or circumference of a central display. |
| US12064299B2 |
Umbilical cord clamp and wireless tag systems, methods and apparatus
Systems, methods, and apparatus are disclosed involving an electronic medical records (EMR) system and security platform adapted for the safety and security of newborn babies. An exemplary device comprises a wireless-enabled umbilical cord clamp apparatus having a wireless-enabled tag and a tamper-evident switch. An exemplary system further includes a server, a wireless transceiver, a console apparatus, and a wireless-enabled umbilical cord clamp apparatus. The wireless transceiver may act as tag reader within a matrix of other tag reader distributed through a hospital. The console interacts with the wireless tag and the server. The wireless tag is used to generate location data and status data for determination by the server and/or console of the location and status of the clamp apparatus within the hospital matrix. The server and/or console may receive and interpret such tag data, and compute appropriate responses thereof, such as locking down hospital perimeter doors. |
| US12064292B2 |
Cranial immobilization system
A head immobilization system for immobilizing a patient's head in a supine position of the patient includes a support rail structure adapted to be coupled to a patient rest. The system can further include a mask frame adapted to be coupled to at least one deformable upper mask sheet. The mask frame is releasably connected to the support rail structure via a first interface section and a second interface section, with at least two pins protruding from the first interface section in a first direction, and at least two pin-receptions provided at the second interface section. Each one of the pin-receptions receives one of the pins. A catch-mechanism for each pin-reception and each corresponding pin allows the pin to be pushed further into the pin-reception in the first direction, but interlocks in case of an attempted withdrawal of the pin from the pin-reception in a second, opposite direction. |
| US12064291B2 |
Tomosynthesis-guided biopsy in prone
A station for tomotactic-guided biopsy in prone includes a table with an aperture, and a tomosynthesis imaging system. A biopsy gun can be mounted on a stage arm assembly disposed below the table. The imaging system and stage arm assembly can be independently rotated and linearly repositioned in one or more dimensions, thereby allowing the tomotactic scan axis to be located relative to a breast being imaged. |
| US12064287B2 |
System and method for controlling focused ultrasound treatment
A system and method for controlling the delivery of ultrasound energy to a subject is provided. In particular, such a system and method are capable of safely disrupting the blood-brain barrier. Ultrasound energy is delivered to produce cavitation of an ultrasound contrast agent at a selected pressure value. An acoustic signal is acquired following cavitation, from which a signal spectrum is produced. The signal spectrum is analyzed for the presence of harmonics, such as subharmonics or ultraharmonics. When subharmonics or ultraharmonics are present, the pressure value is decreased for subsequent sonications. If a previous sonication resulted in no subharmonics or ultraharmonics being generated, then the pressure value may be increased. In this manner, the blood-brain barrier can be advantageously disrupted while mitigating potentially injurious effects of the sonication. |
| US12064282B2 |
Auscultation device for determining an optimal location for cardiorespiratory auscultation
Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to determining an optimal location on the body of a person where heart sounds may be optimally heard. The optimal location may be determined at a time prior to the attempted auscultation and ECG data corresponding to the optimal location may be stored in a memory of an auscultation device. Subsequently, when a e.g., physician wishes to listen to the heart sounds of the person, the physician may place the auscultation device at a first location on the patient. The auscultation device may periodically perform an ECG at a current location and use the ECG data at the current location and the ECG data at the optimal location to determine and provide guidance to the physician regarding a direction in which the auscultation device should be moved in order to reach the optimal location. |
| US12064275B2 |
X-ray diagnostic apparatus
An X-ray diagnostic apparatus according to an embodiment includes an X-ray detector, a grid, a slide mechanism, a rotary mechanism, and an arm. The X-ray detector detects X-rays emitted from an X-ray tube. The grid has a fixed relative position to the X-ray detector and is provided with stripes extending in a first direction to remove scattered rays included in the X-rays. The slide mechanism includes at least one slide rail along the first direction and holds the X-ray detector so as to slide in the first direction. The rotary mechanism includes a rotation shaft and rotatably holds the slide mechanism. The arm holds the rotary mechanism and is operable. |
| US12064273B2 |
Cone-beam computed tomography with continuous kV beam acquisition
A cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) method uses a continuous beam and an area detector to carry out fast acquisition of projection data. The acquired projection data are then reconstructed to generate tomographic images. In acquisition of the projection data, a radiation source continuously irradiates a subject with a cone beam of radiation from a plurality of angles and an area detector continuously reads out data. A CBCT system including a source operable to produce a cone beam of radiation and an area detector movable in synchrony with the source to rapidly acquire projection data for CBCT construction is also disclosed. |
| US12064272B2 |
Detection of prostate cancer
This disclosure relates to detecting prostate cancer. A processor receives image data indicative of a computed tomography scan comprising a spatial sequence of two-dimensional cross-sectional images. The processor then applies a neural network to the image data by calculating three-dimensional convolutions in one or more convolutional layers of the neural network and evaluating an output layer. A first dimension of the convolutions is defined in space along the spatial sequence of the two-dimensional cross-sectional images. The three-dimensional convolutions comprise convolutions along the first dimension. The output layer is connected to the one or more convolutional layers in the neural network, and has an output value that is indicative of a probability of detecting prostate cancer in the computed tomography scan. Three-dimensional convolutions in the neural network provide a more accurate probability of detecting prostate cancer. |
| US12064271B2 |
Tissue properties presentation system and method
System and method for presentation of tissue sensing data being collected from a tissue being measured are presented and configured for on-line as well as for off-line presentation of the tissue sensing data, the system comprising a device configured and operable to display a graphical user interface, the graphical user interface comprises at least one observation field and is configured to be responsive to the tissue sensing data comprising one or more sensing datum of measured tissue property value, to transform each measured tissue property value into virtual representation in the at least one observation field in the form of a parametric space of two different characteristic parameters of tissue corresponding to the measured tissue property value. |
| US12064270B2 |
Apparatus for blood pressure estimation using photoplethysmography and contact pressure
An apparatus for estimating cardiovascular information includes: a main body; and a strap connected to the main body and formed to be flexible to be wrapped around an object, wherein the main body may include: a pulse wave measurer configured to measure, from the subject, a first pulse wave signal by using a first light of a first wavelength, and a second pulse wave signal by using a second light of a second wavelength, the first wavelength being different from the second wavelength; a contact pressure measurer configured to measure a contact pressure between the object and the pulse wave measurer; and a processor configured to extract a cardiovascular characteristic value based on the first pulse wave signal, the second pulse wave signal, and change in the contact pressure, and estimate cardiovascular information based on the extracted cardiovascular characteristic value. |
| US12064268B2 |
Systems and methods for medical imaging
A method for medical imaging is provided. The method may include automatically determining that a positioning procedure of a subject has been finished based on image data of the subject captured by an image capturing device. The method may also include obtaining status information of a medical device. The method may further include causing the medical device to perform a scan on the subject based on a determination result that the positioning procedure of the subject has been finished, the status information of the medical device, and a starting signal of the scan. |
| US12064260B2 |
Methods and systems for providing a preferred fitness state of a user
Systems and methods for providing a preferred fitness state of a use are disclosed. The system includes at least a sensor that detects at least a biological parameter of a user and a fitness state soring module that generates a current user fitness state using machine-learning and the at least a biological parameter. Methods of providing a preferred fitness state of a user include detecting at least a biological parameter of a user, determining by a fitness state sorting module a current user fitness state and determining a user specific recommendation by the fitness state sorting module. |
| US12064259B2 |
Method and apparatus for measuring flow through a lumen
A prosthesis for monitoring a characteristic of flow includes a first tubular prosthesis having a lumen and a sensor for detecting the characteristic of flow through the lumen. The sensor may be covered with another tubular prosthesis or by a layer of material in order to insulate the sensor from the fluid flow. A pocket may be formed between the tubular prosthesis and the adjacent layer of material or prosthesis and the sensor may be disposed in the pocket. |
| US12064255B2 |
Respiratory pressure therapy system
Apparatus and methods provide compliance management tools such as for respiratory pressure therapy. In some versions, a respiratory pressure therapy system may include one or more processors, such as of a data server, configured to communicate with a computing device and/or a respiratory pressure therapy device. The respiratory pressure therapy device may be configured to deliver respiratory pressure therapy to a patient for a session. The computing device may be associated with the patient. The processor(s) may be further configured to compute a therapy quality indicator of the session from usage data relating to the session. The therapy quality indicator may be a number derived from contributions of a plurality of usage variables for the session in the usage data. The processor(s) may be further configured to present, such as by transmitting, the therapy quality indicator to the computing device. The therapy quality indicator may promote patient compliance. |
| US12064253B2 |
Sweat mapping method
A method for mapping sweat production from the human skin, said method comprising the application of a polydiacetylene (PDA) prepared from a derivative of a conjugated diynoic acid having at least 18 carbon atoms, wherein the PDA changes colour when exposed to sweat, but does not change colour when exposed to pure water. |
| US12064245B2 |
Medical system and method of manufacturing thereof
An inventive medical system has a housing with a first guiding surface. A preassembled module is received in the housing. The module includes electronics electrically connected to an analytical sensor, an insertion component configured for inserting the analytical sensor into body tissue of a user and a sterility cap at least partially surrounding the insertion component. The module has a second guiding surface. A protective cap is removably connected to the housing and covers the preassembled module. The protective cap is removable from the housing by pulling the protective cap from the housing. The first guiding surface guides the protective cap during the pulling of the protective cap from the housing and the second guiding surface guides the sterility cap during pulling the sterility cap from the insertion component. The length of the first guiding surface exceeds the length of the second guiding surface. |
| US12064241B2 |
Hinged probe cover for a handheld oximetry probe
A sleeve or sheath includes a body having a top opening. The body covers a handheld oximeter probe or a portion of the probe. The sleeve has a shape that approximately matches the oximeter probe or portion of the probe, which is covered by the sleeve. The sleeve has a top opening that allows a user to slide the oximeter probe into the sleeve. The sleeve is transparent to radiation emitted and collected by the oximeter probe. The sleeve is formed of a material that prevents patient tissue, fluid, viruses, bacteria, and fungus from contacting the covered portions of the oximeter probe. The sleeve leaves the probe relatively sterile after use so that little or no clearing of the probe is required for a subsequent use, such as when the probe is covered with a new, unused sleeve. |
| US12064236B2 |
Methods, systems, and devices for improved sensors for continuous glucose monitoring
Methods, systems, and devices for continuous glucose monitoring. More particularly, the methods, systems, and devices describe a working electrode with a GOx sensor and a background electrode in which the background electrode has no GOx sensor. The system may then compare the first signal and the second signal to detect ingestion of a medication by the user. The system may generate a sensor glucose value based on the comparison. |
| US12064235B2 |
Digital qualimetric biomarkers for determining information processing speed
A method for automatically assessing information processing speed in a test subject is disclosed. In the inventive method, a first qualimetric activity parameter for sensorial transmission, cognition and motoric output activity is determined and a second qualimetric activity parameter for sensorial transmission and motoric output activity is determined. A third qualimetric activity parameter for cognition is determined by comparing the first and the second qualimetric activity parameters to each other, and the information processing speed in the test subject is assessed based on the first, second and third qualimetric activity parameters. The information processing speed can be determined by comparing the determined qualimetric activity parameters to a reference and the subject's cognitive impairment can then be determined from the processing speed. The inventive method can be computer implemented. A mobile device or system for carrying out the disclosed methods is also disclosed. |
| US12064234B2 |
System and method for estimating cardiorespiratory fitness
A method of determining a CRF level for a user of a fitness tracking system includes receiving activity data from at least one activity sensor carried by the user during a number of workouts, the activity data including distance data for each of the number of workouts, and then generating workout data based on the activity data. The method further includes storing the workout data in a memory, the memory further including demographic data for the user. When the an attribute of the workout data is less than a threshold number, the method includes determining a first CRF level for the user based on a first CRF model. When the attribute of the workout data is greater than the threshold number, the method includes determining a second CRF level for the user based on a second CRF model. |
| US12064233B2 |
Fall detection using sensors in a smart monitoring safety system
A smart monitoring system comprising a plurality of sensor devices coupled to appliances and fixtures within a dwelling environment, where at least one of the plurality of sensor devices comprises sensor elements including an accelerometer. The system further comprising a computing device operative to receive event signals from the plurality of sensor devices, identify a possible fall event from one or more of the plurality of sensor devices based on the event signals, sample sensor data from one or more of the plurality of sensor devices wherein the sensor data includes measurements of movement. The computer device is further operative to determine a fall has occurred based on the sampled sensor data, sample additional sensor data from the one or more of the plurality of sensor devices for additional motion at a period of time subsequent to the possible fall event, and determine a recovery from the fall based on the additional sensor data. |
| US12064228B2 |
System and apparatus for detecting catheters relative to introducers
An apparatus for detecting relative positioning of medical devices located within a human body, the apparatus comprising an inner elongate member comprising a plurality of electrodes and a first sensor member, where the first sensor member is located a known distance from each of the plurality of electrodes, and an outer elongate member comprising a first sensor, and an outer sensor member located between the first sensor and an inner wall of the outer elongate member, where the inner elongate member is configured to move within the outer elongate member and the first sensor is configured to sense a signal generated by movement of the inner elongate member relative to the outer elongate member, and a position detection module including an electronic control unit configured to detect a position of the first sensor member relative to the first sensor based on the signal. |
| US12064226B2 |
Systems and methods for evaluating neuromodulation therapy via hemodynamic responses
Systems and methods for evaluating neuromodulation via hemodynamic responses are disclosed herein. A system configured in accordance with embodiments of the present technology can include, for example, a neuromodulation catheter comprising an elongated shaft having a distal portion, and a plurality of electrodes spaced along a distal portion. The system can further include a controller communicatively coupled to the electrodes. The controller can be configured to apply first and second stimuli at and/or proximate to a target site within a blood vessel before and after delivering neuromodulation energy to the target site, and detect, via at least one of the electrodes, vessel impedance resulting from the first and second stimuli to determine a baseline impedance and a post-neuromodulation impedance. The controller can further be configured to assess the efficacy of the neuromodulation based, at least in part, on a comparison of the baseline impedance and the post-neuromodulation impedance. |
| US12064225B2 |
Pressure sensor and guide wire with hydrophilic material
A pressure sensor configured for biological pressure measurement at a distal end portion of an elongated member comprises a dissolvable hydrophilic material coated on a surface of the pressure sensor. A guide wire for biological pressure measurement may include a tube extending along a longitudinal axis of the guide wire; and a pressure sensor for biological pressure measurement, at least a portion of the pressure sensor being mounted within the tube. The pressure sensor comprises a pressure sensor membrane facing a top side of the tube. A circumferential wall of the tube includes at least six openings: a first distal opening, a second distal opening located on a right side of the tube, a third distal opening located on a left side of the tube, a first proximal opening, a second proximal opening located on a right side of the tube, and a third proximal opening located on a left side of the tube. The first distal opening is larger than the second and third distal openings, and the first proximal opening is larger than the second and third proximal openings. |
| US12064223B2 |
Housing comprising a sensor
An assembly of at least one radiation detector, at least one radiation emitter and a housing configured to be positioned inside the ear canal of a person or animal, the detector(s) and emitter(s) being provided in or on the housing, the emitter(s) being configured to emit radiation away from the housing and the detector(s) being configured to receive radiation directed toward the housing. No overlap may be provided between the field of view of the radiation detector(s) and the emitter(s), such as by providing a blocking element. |
| US12064221B2 |
Blood pressure measurement device
A blood pressure measurement device includes a curler curving with following a circumferential direction of a portion of a living body where the blood pressure measurement device is attached, a bag-like structure, including two sheet members, and a welded portion, formed by welding edges of the two sheet members, the welded portion, including a plurality of insertion holes, the bag-like structure, being inflated with a fluid and being disposed on an inner circumferential surface of the curler, and a junction means abutting a surface on the living body side of the welded portion and inserted into the plurality of insertion holes to join the welded portion, to the curler. |
| US12064220B2 |
Venous pressure measurement apparatus
A venous pressure measurement apparatus includes: a pressure controller that causes an internal pressure of a cuff to be attached to a subject, to change; a pressure detector that detects the internal pressure of the cuff; and a processor that causes the pressure controller to change the internal pressure of the cuff, acquires a statistical value relating to a distribution of amplitudes of a plurality of pressure changes corresponding to pressure vibration that occurs in the cuff, and that is detected by the pressure detector, and estimates a venous pressure of the subject based on a change of the statistical value due to the change of the internal pressure of the cuff. |
| US12064218B2 |
Wrist-worn device for coordinating patient care
A feedback device for an acute care provider includes: at least one motion sensor; a haptic output component for providing feedback having a varying haptic pattern to the acute care provider regarding performance of a resuscitation activity; and a controller. The controller can be configured to receive and process a signal representative of performance of the resuscitation activity from the at least one motion sensor, compare the acute care provider's performance of the resuscitation activity to a target performance of the resuscitation activity, and cause the haptic output component to provide haptic feedback to the acute care provider by changing the haptic pattern based, at least in part, on the signal from the at least one motion sensor and the comparison of the acute care provider's performance to the target performance of the resuscitation activity. The device can be adapted to be wrist-worn by the acute care provider. |
| US12064217B2 |
Remote patient management and monitoring systems and methods
Systems and methods are provided for remote patient management and monitoring. The patient is monitored with a wireless sensor system connected to an application executing on a patient user computing device. The system continuously monitors physiological parameters, such as, but not limited to, blood oxygen saturation (SpO2), pulse rate, perfusion index, pleth variability index, and/or respiration rate from the photoplethysmograph. The system triggers alarms if the patient physiological data violates thresholds. Care providers review patient data and associated alarm(s) with graphical user interfaces. |
| US12064214B2 |
Medical probe and method of using same
The present invention resides in one aspect in a device for monitoring luminal esophageal temperatures in a patient. The device includes a probe adapted to be inserted into an esophagus of the patient. The probe extends between a proximal end and a distal end. A first temperature sensor and a second temperature sensor are coupled to the probe. An electrode is also coupled to the probe. The second temperature sensor is displaced from the first temperature sensor along a longitudinal axis of the probe. A controller processes information received by the electrodes and the temperature sensors. The controller generates a live and continuously updating three dimensional anatomic map and three dimensional thermal map of the esophagus based at least in part on the information received from the temperature sensors and the electrodes. The thermal map and the anatomic map are displayed on a video monitor. |
| US12064213B2 |
Medical apparatus and system
A medical apparatus having a light emission unit, an ultrasound transducer, an instrument channel, and a hollow needle is disclosed. The apparatus is configured to be arranged at least partly in an examination region of an examination object. The light emission unit is configured to emit excitation light. The excitation light is configured to excite an optoacoustic emission of ultrasound. The light emission unit is arranged at least partly in the hollow needle. The hollow needle is arranged at least partly for movement in the instrument channel. The instrument channel has an opening for bringing the hollow needle and the light emission unit out on a distal section of the apparatus. The ultrasound transducer is arranged on the distal section of the apparatus. The hollow needle is configured to move out at least partly from instrument channel through the opening. The ultrasound transducer is configured to receive the ultrasound. |
| US12064206B2 |
Sterile drape, instrument attachment set for attaching surgical instrument, and method for attaching surgical instrument to robot arm
A sterile drape according to an embodiment may include: a flexible film member including a first opening and a second opening and configured to cover the robot arm received through the second opening; and a resin molded member configured to close the first opening of the flexible film member. The resin molded member includes: an upper surface portion having a shape and a size fitted to an attachment surface of an attachment portion of the robot arm; a side surface portion extending downward from the upper surface portion; and a projection which projects outward from a lower edge of the side surface portion and to which the flexible film member is welded. |
| US12064204B2 |
Surgical instrument
The invention provides surgical instrument, for example surgical instrument for minimally invasive surgery, comprising: an elongate frame, at least one jaw element mounted movably at a distal end of the elongate frame, a trigger device to operate the at least one jaw element and arranged at a proximal end of the elongate frame, an actuation rod provided between the trigger device and the at least one jaw element to transfer movement of the trigger device to the at least one jaw element, a sensor to provide a sensor signal representative for a force exerted on the at least one jaw element, and a tactile feedback device to provide tactile feedback to the user on the basis of the sensor signal, wherein the tactile feedback device is mounted on the elongate frame. |
| US12064203B2 |
Surgical systems including adapter assemblies for interconnecting electromechanical surgical devices and end effectors
An adapter assembly for selectively interconnecting an end effector and a surgical device includes a housing configured to connect to the surgical device, a shaft assembly extending from the housing, a cable drive assembly, and a coupling member. The cable drive assembly includes a cable supported in the housing. The coupling member is secured to the cable and configured to connect to the end effector. The coupling member is movable relative to the shaft assembly in response to movement of the cable. |
| US12064202B1 |
Systems and methods for allowing remote robotic surgery
Approaches for granting control of robotic surgery systems located at patient-side locations are disclosed. Prior to granting control, disclosed approaches verify one or more of: compatibility of a surgeon console with a patient-side robotic surgery system, that a two-way audio and/or video communication between the patient side and surgeon side has been established, and that at least one network connection between the surgeon console and the patient-side robotic surgery system satisfies one or more network condition criteria. Disclosed approaches safeguard patient safety. |
| US12064198B2 |
Surgical instruments for robotic-assisted surgery and methods of using the same
A surgical system and device for use with a computerized surgical manipulation system, wherein the computerized surgical manipulation system includes a robotic arm and a support coupled to the robotic arm for receiving various instruments, comprising a surgical device, wherein the surgical device includes an elongated shaft; and a control housing coupled to the elongated shaft, wherein the control housing is configured to attach to a motor housing having a notch, wherein the motor housing is coupled to the support; and a trocar pivotally coupled to the support such that the trocar can pivot away from axial alignment with the support, wherein the elongated shaft extends into the pivoted trocar, wherein the trocar containing the surgical device is pivoted into axial alignment with the support such that the notch receives the elongated shaft of the surgical device, and wherein the control housing engages the motor housing. |
| US12064194B2 |
Robotic arm and robotic surgical system
A robotic arm according to various implementations includes: a tool driver configured to hold a surgical tool; a first section comprising a first end coupled to a base, a second end distal from first end; a first link that includes a motor configured to rotate at least a portion of the first section around a pitch axis; a second link coupled to the first link, the second link including a motor configured to rotate at least a portion of the first section around a roll axis; and a second section comprising: a first end coupled to the second end of the first section, a second end distal from the first end, a first link that includes a motor configured to rotate at least a portion of the second section around a roll axis, a second link coupled to the first link. |
| US12064193B2 |
Selected image acquisition technique to optimize specific patient model reconstruction
A system and a method are disclosed that allow for generation of a model or reconstruction of a model of a subject based upon acquired image data. The image data can be acquired in a substantially mobile system that can be moved relative to a subject to allow for image acquisition from a plurality of orientations relative to the subject. The plurality of orientations can include a first and final orientation and a predetermined path along which an image data collector or detector can move to acquire an appropriate image data set to allow for the model of construction. |
| US12064189B2 |
Navigated instrument for use in robotic guided surgery
An instrument for use in a navigated surgical procedure, the instrument includes a proximal portion, a distal portion and a shaft extending therebetween. An angled instrument tip is positioned at an end of the distal portion of the instrument. A first tracking array is coupled to the proximal portion of the instrument and a surveillance array is coupled to the proximal portion of the instrument. The tracking array includes a plurality of tracking markers, and is configured to rotate with respect to a central axis of the instrument. |
| US12064187B2 |
Method and system for computer guided surgery
A computer-implemented method and a system for computer guided surgery, which include a transposition of an action, planned in a virtual environment with respect to a virtual referential RP, to a physical action performed with a surgical tool in a real operating theatre environment for orthopedic surgery of a patient. |
| US12064185B2 |
Robotic system for shoulder arthroplasty using stemless implant components
Robotic systems and methods for robotic arthroplasty. The robotic system includes a machining station and a guidance station. The guidance station tracks movement of various objects in the operating room, such as a surgical tool, a humerus of a patient, and a scapula of the patient. The guidance station tracks these objects for purposes of controlling movement of the surgical tool relative to virtual cutting boundaries or other virtual objects associated with the humerus and scapula to facilitate preparation of bone to receive a shoulder implant system. In some versions, planning for placement of a stemless implant component is based on a future location of a stemmed shoulder implant to be placed in the humerus during a revision surgery. |
| US12064184B2 |
System and method for installing bone hardware outside an end-effectors tool path
A system and method are described herein for installing hardware in a bone outside an end-effector's tool path prior to modifying the bone. The method includes the installation of a first piece of hardware in the bone. The bone and a cut volume to be created in the bone is registered to a computer-assist device. A processor calculates whether the hardware is within the cut volume based on the geometry and POSE of the hardware relative to the POSE of the cut volume. A user is notified if the hardware is at or inside the cut volume based on the calculation. If so, a second piece of hardware is installed in the bone and the calculation is repeated to determine if the second piece of hardware is at or inside the cut volume. The surgical procedure may commence when an installed piece of hardware is installed outside the cut volume. |
| US12064181B2 |
Method of analyzing a visual field of an individual and a corresponding ophthalmic lens
A method of analyzing a visual field of an individual comprises the following steps: —measuring (S4) a first visual field (VF1) of said individual for a first set of oculo-postural parameters of said individual when said individual performs a first task; —measuring (S6) at least one additional visual field (VFi) of said individual for one additional set of said oculo-postural parameters of said individual when said individual performs an additional task; —determining (S8) a functional visual space based on said first visual field (VF1) and said at least one additional visual field (VFi), said functional visual space being an envelope of said first visual field and said at least one additional visual field. The additional task differs from said first task and/or said additional set of oculo-postural parameters differs from said first set of oculo-postural parameters. A corresponding ophthalmic lens is also proposed. |
| US12064177B2 |
Modular microwave generators and methods for operating modular microwave generators
The modular microwave ablation system of the present disclosure includes a microwave instrument, a microwave generator, and one or more auxiliary modules that include circuitry for performing functions related to the operation of the microwave generator. The one or more auxiliary modules are removably connected to the microwave generator. The microwave generator includes a microwave signal generator that generates a microwave signal; a microwave generator controller in communication with the microwave signal generator; one or more terminals that connect to the one or more auxiliary modules, respectively; and a power supply and/or a power distribution module coupled to the microwave signal generator, the microwave generator controller, and the one or more terminals. The one or more terminals provide (1) power from the power supply and/or power distribution module to the one or more respective auxiliary modules and (2) communication signals to and from the one or more respective auxiliary modules. |
| US12064176B2 |
Electrosurgical apparatus and method
An electrosurgical apparatus and method for performing thermal treatment in the gastrointestinal tract, e.g. to ablate duodenal mucosal tissue. The apparatus comprises an instrument having a flexible cable and an applicator suitable for use with a gastroscope, which can be deployed within a patient to delivery energy in a targeted or otherwise controllable manner. The applicator can deliver microwave energy by radiation. The direct and depth-limited nature of microwave energy can be make it more effective than treatments that rely on thermal conduction. The applicator may include a radially extendable portion arranged to move an microwave energy delivery structure into contact with duodenal mucosal tissue at the treatment region. The applicator may comprise any of a balloon, bipolar radiator, movable paddle, and rotatable roller element. |
| US12064174B2 |
Systems and methods for tissue ablation and measurements relating to the same
An exemplary ablation system is provided. The system is designed for safe and efficacious energy delivery into tissue by, for example, emitting energy in a controlled, repeatable manner that allows for feedback and energy emission titration based on sensed parameters (e.g., tissue temperature) measured during ablation. The system may include a switching antenna for both heating of target tissue and radiometry to monitor the temperature of the heated tissue. For example, the switching antenna may include a monopole formed by proximal and distal radiating elements, such that the proximal radiating element includes a short to defeat a choke action of the proximal radiating element. The system further includes a processor for calculating the temperature of the target tissue and estimating volume of the ablation lesion based on the target tissue temperature. |
| US12064172B2 |
Electrosurgical apparatus for delivering RF and/or microwave energy into biological tissue
An electrosurgical instrument for delivering electromagnetic energy to biological tissue, the instrument comprising an active tip having an electrically conductive protective hull mounted on an underside thereof. The hull has a smoothly contoured convex undersurface, and is formed as a shaped piece of electrically conductive bio-compatible material having a low coefficient of friction with biological tissue (e.g. stainless steel) which has the dual function of (i) physically protecting tissue that lies underneath the active tip, and (ii) providing an electrical connection between a coaxial feed line and the active tip. |
| US12064170B2 |
Distal assembly for catheter with lumens running along spines
Medical apparatus includes an insertion tube configured for insertion into a body cavity of a patient and a distal assembly, including a plurality of spines having respective proximal ends that are connected distally to the insertion tube. Each spine includes a rib extending along a length of the spine, a flexible polymer sleeve disposed over the rib and defining a lumen running parallel to the rib along the spine, and one or more electrodes disposed on the sleeve and configured to contact tissue within the body cavity. |
| US12064167B2 |
Method of treating or alleviating erectile dysfunction
The present invention provides a method of treating or alleviating erectile dysfunction in a patient. Multiple electrodes are placed within a segment of the internal iliac artery of the patient and against blood vessel wall of the internal iliac artery. Radiofrequency energy is released through at least one of the multiple electrodes to nearby tissues, so as to increase the temperature of the nearby tissues and induce a thermal alteration of the nearby tissues. |
| US12064166B2 |
Fundus bumper mechanical reference for easier mechanism deployment
Intrauterine devices and methods for facilitating deployment thereof using a bumper are disclosed. In one embodiment, an intrauterine device comprises a structure including a first central support member and a deployment mechanism coupled to the first central support member. The intrauterine device further comprises a bumper positioned at a distal end of a second central support member and at a more distal position relative to a distal end of the structure so as to prevent the distal end of the structure from contacting the fundus of the uterus of a patient during deployment of the deployment mechanism. In another embodiment, the intrauterine device comprises a bumper coupled to the deployment mechanism and configured to move from a more distal to a more proximal position relative to a distal end of the structure. |
| US12064158B2 |
Orthopedic impactor tool
Disclosed herein are orthopedic impact tools and methods of use thereof. The orthopedic impact tools can include a housing, a tube assembly, a reverse impact plate, an anvil and an impact mechanism. The housing can include a hand grip portion and an impact mechanism housing portion. The tube assembly can include a first tube portion and a second tube portion. The reverse impact plate can be disposed in between the first tube portion and the second tube portion. The anvil can include a forward impact surface. The impact mechanism can include a motor, a piston, a ram, and a rotary to linear conversion mechanism drivingly connecting the motor to the piston. The piston can be disposed within the first tube portion and the ram can be disposed in the second tube portion and movable into contact between the reverse impact plate and the forward impact surface. |
| US12064154B2 |
System and method for bone fusing implants
A bone fusing implant device includes an elongated body extending along a longitudinal direction, and has one or more elongated grooves extending along the longitudinal direction on an outer surface of the elongated body and one or more elongated ridges alternating with the one or more elongated grooves and extending along the longitudinal direction on the outer surface of the elongated body. The elongated body includes a first segment having an outer surface with cortical threads, a second segment having an outer surface with cancellous threads, a top segment and a bottom segment. The first segment is configured to engage a cortical bone with the cortical threads and the second segment is configured to engage a cancellous bone with the cancellous threads. The cortical threads and the cancellous threads are formed on the one or more elongated ridges and do not extend into the one or more elongated grooves. |
| US12064147B2 |
Devices and method for treatment of spondylotic disease
A vertebral facet distractor includes an elongated generally cylindrical contour including a first end surface, a second end surface, an outer sidewall, an inner sidewall, and a central lumen having an opening in one of the first end surface and the second end surface. The outer sidewall may be provided with a surface irregularity, such as a screw thread. The vertebral facet distractor may further include a holder including an elongated body and a tip that extends through the opening and is engaged with the contour. The tip may be provided with a screw thread that is engaged with the contour or may engage the contour in an interference fit. |
| US12064144B2 |
Pivoting spinal screw
A surgical spinal screw apparatus configured to facilitate safer spinal surgery and reconstruction via a pivoting tip. The apparatus is equipped with a tip which is configured to pivot about a pivot point which facilitates minor redirection of the apparatus when driven through bone such as a vertebra. The apparatus is geared towards finding a path of least resistance through the bone. As such, the tip is configured to pivot towards less dense pockets of bone as the screw is placed during surgery. A pedicle finder, a companion apparatus, is configured to facilitate placement of the spinal screw, and is similarly equipped with a pivoting tip. The spinal screw is threaded and is equipped with a hollow core to facilitate the passage of a guide wire to assist in placement and tension of the pivoting tip as needed. |
| US12064143B2 |
Spinal correction system and method
A spinal implant includes a first member having an arcuate portion and a second member having an arcuate portion. The first member is connected with a first portion of vertebrae and the second member is connected with a second portion of vertebrae such that the second portion of vertebrae is disposed at a first angle relative to the first portion of vertebrae in a sagittal plane of the vertebrae. A ratchet is disposed with the members such that the first member is incrementally movable relative to the second member from the first angle to a selected angle of the second portion relative to the first portion in the sagittal plane. Systems, implants and methods are disclosed. |
| US12064139B2 |
System and method for placement of neurostimulation leads
A system and method for locating and guiding a peripheral nerve evaluation (PNE) lead. The system comprising an X-ray system to capture images of the patient. The images are processed by the system and are provided to a user to utilize a measurement device for inserting a needle for placing leads for the PNE procedure. |
| US12064138B2 |
Puncture guider and puncture guiding system
Disclosed are a puncture guider (02, 2) and a puncture guiding system, wherein a puncture channel (80) automatically adapted to the diameter of a puncture needle (03) can be realized in the puncture guider (02, 2). The puncture guider (02, 2) is used for connecting to a puncture support, and the puncture guider (02, 2) comprises a depth block (21) and a push plate (22), wherein the depth block (21) comprises: a connection structure for being connected to the puncture support, and a first guiding wall (211) and a second guiding wall (212), which are connected to each other and form an included angle; and the push plate (22) comprises: a needle groove plate (222), and an adaptive component. A first end face (2221) of the needle groove plate (222), and the first guiding wall (211) and the second guiding wall (212) enclose a puncture channel (80), and under the action of the adaptive component, a displacement can occur between the first end face (2221) of the needle groove plate (222) and the first guiding wall (211) and second guiding wall (212), so that the puncture channel (80) can change automatically according to the specification of the puncture needle (03), thereby automatically adapting to puncture needles (03) with different needle diameter specifications. The puncture guiding system comprises a puncture support and a puncture guider (02, 2). |
| US12064137B2 |
Needle with multiple sensors
A medical device includes an elongated body (14) and a plurality of sensors (10) conformally formed on the elongated body at a plurality of longitudinal positions along the elongated body. The plurality of sensors is configured to generate signals in accordance with detected energy for an imaging system. A single electrical trace (24) connects to each of the plurality of sensors, the plurality of sensors being connected in parallel to form an array of sensors along the elongated body. |
| US12064131B2 |
Drive and articulation mechanisms for surgical instruments for use in robotic surgical systems
A gearbox assembly for a surgical instrument includes an articulation sub-assembly and a jaw drive sub-assembly. The articulation sub-assembly is configured to articulate an end effector of the surgical instrument and the jaw drive sub-assembly is configured to move jaw members of the end effector between an open and closed position. The articulation sub-assembly includes two input shafts, a proximal plate, a middle plate, two center gears, and four lead screws with four nuts. The jaw drive sub-assembly includes a drive rod coupled to at least one of the jaws and a spring force assembly to maintain a force between the jaws. |
| US12064130B2 |
Vascular obstruction retrieval device having sliding cages pinch mechanism
The disclosed technology includes a clot retrieval device being configured to retrieve a clot from a blood vessel and having a constrained delivery configuration and a clot engaging configuration. The device can include a first expandable framework having a first plurality of struts that form a first body and a second expandable framework having a second plurality of struts that form a second body upon the clot retrieval device transitioning from the constrained delivery configuration to the clot engaging configuration. In the clot engaging configuration, the first body can be configured to move from a first position to a second position in relation to the second body. Upon moving from the first position to the second position, the clot retrieval device can pinch the clot between the first body and the second body. |
| US12064122B2 |
Transradial sheath support and hemostasis device and method
The invention includes a transradial introducer sheath support and integral hemostasis device. The device includes a wristband and an introducer sheath support mount attached to the wristband. The wristband is made from a flexible and resilient material that is applied to the distal forearm of the patient or other desired location on the patient. The support mount may be a molded unitary structure, such as made from a thermoplastic material, and is attached directly to the outer surface of the wristband. An inflatable hemostatic element is incorporated in the wristband and mounted to an interior surface of the wristband. The hemostatic element may be selectively inflated to apply pressure to a radial access point of the patient during and after removal of the transradial introducer sheath from the patient. Another embodiment provides a hemostatic element by a rotatable clasp of the sheath support mount. |
| US12064118B2 |
Inserts, splines, and methods for reducing and/or eliminating spline crash in surgical instruments
Inserts and features to reduce or prevent spline crash in surgical staplers and/or to minimize damage resulting from spline crash in surgical staplers. An insert for a surgical stapler includes a body and spline covers. The body is configured to fit within a bore of a shell assembly and the spline covers extend inward from the body. Each of the spline covers are sized and dimensioned to cap a distal portion of splines of the shell assembly. A shell assembly for a surgical stapler includes shell splines that are disposed on an inner wall of an inner housing portion that defines a bore. The shell splines include a lead spline that has a leading end positioned distal of a leading end of each of the other shell splines. |
| US12064116B2 |
Circular surgical stapler with anastomosis release feature
A surgical stapling instrument includes an anvil defining a plurality of staple forming pockets, and a stapling head assembly, and a retracting assembly. The stapling head assembly includes a body, a coupling member capable of actuating the anvil, a deck surface, a staple driver assembly, and a knife member. The staple driver assembly actuates through a first firing stroke and a second firing stroke. In the first firing stroke, the staple driver assembly drives a plurality of staples against the staple forming pockets. In the second firing stroke, the staple driver actuates distally past the deck surface. The knife member includes a cutting edge that can sever tissue during the first firing stroke while remaining in a retracted position that is proximal relative to the staple deck surface during the second firing stroke. The retracting assembly can drive the knife member into the retracted position during the first firing stroke. |
| US12064111B2 |
Surgical stapler with removable power pack
A surgical fastener applier having a housing containing a compartment therein, an elongated member extending distally from the housing and first and second jaws. A firing mechanism is positioned within the housing movable to a second position to effect firing of fasteners. A power pack is removably loadable into the compartment, the power pack having one or both of a) a first motor and a first engagement member removably engageable with the firing mechanism when the power pack is loaded into the compartment to effect movement of the firing mechanism; and b) a second motor and a second engagement member removably engageable with an articulating mechanism in the housing of the surgical fastener applier to effect movement of an articulation mechanism to effect articulation. One or both of a firing position and an articulation position are tracked during the surgical procedure. Sensors are provided to detect select parameters and instrument functions. |
| US12064110B2 |
Stapler cartridge assemblies and related devices, systems, and methods
A stapler reload assembly includes a cartridge body defining a housing to receive staples. The cartridge body has a first side comprising a plurality of staple apertures configured to eject staples housed in the cartridge body. The cartridge body has a second side, opposite the first side, comprising a plurality of pusher apertures through which staple pushers of the cartridge body are accessible. A staple retainer is removably coupled to the first side of the cartridge body and at least partially covers the plurality of staple apertures. A cover is removably coupled to and at least partially covers the plurality of pusher apertures. Devices and methods relate to stapler reload assemblies. |
| US12064108B2 |
Long stapler reloads with continuous cartridge
An end effector for a surgical stapling apparatus includes a cartridge assembly and an anvil assembly. The cartridge assembly includes a cartridge channel supporting a reload. The cartridge assembly can include a cartridge channel that supports the reload. The cartridge assembly can include a hinge assembly that pivotally couples to the cartridge channel. |
| US12064105B2 |
Suture clips
Disclosed suture clips include a generally disk-shaped body having an annular outer body, first and second tabs extending radially inwardly from opposing sides of the annular outer body, first and second slots passing through a thickness of the suture clip and separating the annular outer body from lateral sides of the first and second tabs, and the first and second slots include stepped portions configured to align the suture clip on a rail of a clip deployment device. The stepped slots create bracketing surfaces that interface with the rail on which the clips are mounted, such that the bracketing surfaces prevent or limit the freedom of the clips from tilting or shifting relative to the rail. The disclosed clips can also include rounded edges on engagement surfaces of the tabs to minimize particulate formation. |
| US12064101B2 |
Method and apparatus for forming a self-locking adjustable loop
An apparatus can include a first flexible member having first and second ends and a first body extending therebetween, where the first body defines a first passage portion. A second flexible member can have first and second ends and a second body extending therebetween, where the second body defines second and third passage portions. The first end of the first flexible member passes into and through the second passage portion such that the first end extends outside of the second passage portion, and the second end of the first flexible member passes into and through the third passage portion such that the second end extends outside of the third passage portion. The first and second ends of the second flexible member pass into and through the first passage portion to form a self-locking adjustable flexible member construct. |
| US12064098B2 |
Needle device with activation force limiter
A medical instrument having an aspiration needle, handle device and an actuation force limiter. The actuation force limiter provides an active or passive force release mechanism that keeps the force from overpowering operation of the needle. |
| US12064096B2 |
Needle guide device for biopsy
The present invention relates to a needle guide device having a housing, a core needle, a guide needle assembly having a slide or a push button and a spring for biopsy, which is capable of easily separating a guide needle and a core needle. |
| US12064090B2 |
Endoscope tip assembly using cavity interposer to allow coplanar camera and LEDs
A cavity interposer has a cavity, first bondpads adapted to couple to a chip-type camera cube disposed within a base of the cavity at a first level, the first bondpads coupled through feedthroughs to second bondpads at a base of the interposer at a second level; and third bondpads adapted to couple to a light-emitting diode (LED), the third bondpads at a third level. The third bondpads coupled to fourth bondpads at the base of the interposer at the second level; and the second and fourth bondpads couple to conductors of a cable with the first, second, and third level different. An endoscope optical includes the cavity interposer an LED, and a chip-type camera cube electrically bonded to the first bondpads; the LED is bonded to the third bondpads; and a top of the chip-type camera cube and a top of the LED are at a same level. |
| US12064089B2 |
Methods and devices for gamma correction
A medical system includes a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, an imaging device at the distal end of the shaft, and a controller, the controller receives image data comprising pixel data from the imaging device, the pixel data including a plurality of individual pixel values, converts the pixel data from a RGB format to a YCbCr format, and forms adjusted pixel data by applying a gain to the pixel data, wherein the gain is based on a Y value, a Cb value, and a Cr value of the individual pixel values of the converted pixel data. |
| US12064088B2 |
Image rotation in an endoscopic hyperspectral, fluorescence, and laser mapping imaging system
Image rotation in an endoscopic hyperspectral, fluorescence, and/or laser mapping imaging system is described. A system includes an emitter for emitting pulses of electromagnetic radiation and an image sensor comprising a pixel array for sensing reflected electromagnetic radiation. The system includes a rotation sensor for detecting an angle of rotation of a lumen relative to a handpiece of an endoscope. The system is such that at least a portion of the pulses of electromagnetic radiation emitted by the emitter comprises one or more of a hyperspectral emission, a fluorescence emission, and/or a laser mapping pattern. |
| US12064076B2 |
Reusable drinking straw washing apparatus
The present invention is a drinking straw washing machine with a washing region, a sanitizing region, a straw retaining track, and a motor assembly. The washing region comprises a washing cogwheel rotatably positioned therein that receives straws via the straw retaining track. The washing cogwheel and sanitizing cogwheel are oriented parallel to the straw retaining track. The motor assembly is mechanically coupled to the washing cogwheel and thereby rotates the washing cogwheel to guide straws along the straw retaining track and through a cleaning solution included in the wash region. the sanitizing region comprises a sanitizing cogwheel rotatably positioned therein that receive straws from the washing region via the straw retaining track. The motor assembly is mechanically coupled to the sanitizing cogwheel and thereby rotates the sanitizing cogwheel to guide straws along the straw retaining track, through a sanitizing solution in the sanitizing region, and out of the sanitizing region. |
| US12064072B2 |
Domestic appliance, system comprising a domestic appliance and method for operating a domestic appliance
A household appliance includes a control device configured to carry out a treatment program from a plurality of treatment programs, with each of the plurality of treatment programs being determined by a plurality of program parameters, an output unit configured to output a feedback survey in accordance with a feedback cycle to a user of the household appliance, and an adjustment unit configured to adjust the feedback cycle depending on a user feedback detected by an input means. |
| US12064070B2 |
Nonwoven tack cloth for wipe applications
A nonwoven web material that contains fibers formed by compounding at least one polymer with a tackifier is provided. The nonwoven web material can be used as a wipe or tack cloth and can exhibit a dust holding capacity of at least about 10 grams/m2 and a lint potential of less than about 5 fibers/cm2. In addition to containing a tackifier that is compounded with the polymer(s) used to form the fibers of the web, the nonwoven web material can be textured, post-bonded, apertured, or treated with elemental fluorine gas to further improve its dust holding capacity and minimize lint production. In addition, the nonwoven web material leaves minimal residue after contacting a surface. |
| US12064068B2 |
Vision system for a mobile robot
A vision system for a mobile robot, the vision system including: a lens module; an illumination system including a plurality of light sources; and a lens module holder. The lens module holder is positioned around the lens module and includes a reflective surface for reflecting light emitted from the illumination system away from the lens module. |
| US12064067B2 |
Hand cleaning device
A device for reducing a level of infectious agents present on one or more hands of a user. This device may reduce the level of infectious agents present on one or more fingers and/or thumbs of a user, specifically reducing a level of infectious agents present on the distal aspect of the digit; including, but not limited to an underside of a nail plate, and an area of hyponychium skin between a free margin of the nail plate and an onychodermal band of a digit, such as for example, a finger, thumb, or toe. |
| US12064066B2 |
Display device, liquid dispenser, and use of a display device on a liquid dispenser
A display device (3) on a liquid dispenser (1), the display device having at least one display element (4) and a drive device (5) for moving the display element (4) between an initial position and a display position. The drive device (5) is provided with an interface (6), via which the drive device (5) can be connected to a dispensing device (2) of the liquid dispenser (1) such that the drive device (5) is automatically activated by the actuation of the dispensing device (2) of the liquid dispenser (1). |
| US12064065B2 |
Prefabricated shower pan
A prefabricated shower pan for installation on an installation site having a waste outlet hole includes a drain hole configured to communicate with the waste outlet hole of the installation site via a drain assembly, a shower pan floor having a slated surface towards the drain hole, at least one side wall surrounding and supporting at least a portion of the circumference of the shower pan floor, and an accommodation space disposed below the drain hole and configured to accommodate the drain assembly for connecting the drain hole in the shower pan floor and the waste outlet hole at the installation site, and the accommodation space extends to the at least one side wall, and an optional side wall opening is disposed at the at least one side wall. |
| US12064064B2 |
Retractable shower door
A retractable shower assembly is provided. The retractable door assembly includes a housing, a retractable door, and a spring roller. The housing includes a shelving cavity. The retractable door is operable to move between a retracted position in which the retractable door is retracted into the housing and an extended position in which the retractable door extends out of the housing. The spring roller is configured to bias the retractable door toward the housing when the retractable door is between the retracted position and the extended position. |
| US12064063B2 |
Automated toilet seat cover dispenser
Some sheet product dispensers disclosed herein are configured to dispense from a sheet product roll that includes a plurality of predetermined portions that are designed for providing a toilet seat cover. A line of perforations separates consecutive portions. A motor operates to drive the drive roller to cause movement of the sheet product along a dispensing pathway to position a leading predetermined portion of the sheet product into a dispensing position such that the trailing edge of the leading predetermined portion is positioned within the housing and the leading edge of the leading predetermined portion is positioned outside the dispensing chute to enable removal of the leading predetermined portion. Staged dispensing is utilized to help maintain hygiene, while still quickly providing the dispense. Perforation tear assist features are provided to aid in proper separation of the line of perforations, such as to help maintain integrity of the dispensed portion. |
| US12064061B2 |
Retractable towel apparatus
A retractable towel apparatus is disclosed. The retractable towel apparatus includes a plurality of retractable cord and clip modules, each formed of: a housing configured to house a retractable cord, and a clip, wherein the clip is coupled to the retractable cord. An adjustable bar is coupled to the plurality of retractable cord and clip modules, in some embodiments. Some embodiments include a pivoting portion on the clip coupled to the retractable cord. |
| US12064055B2 |
Cooking appliance
A cooking appliance (100) including: a hollow body (102) having an interior (110) to receive a product to be cooked, the body (102) having an opening (112) via which product to be cooked can be moved relative to the interior (110); a door (114) attached to the body (102) and movable relative thereto between a closed position at which the door (114) closes the opening, and a maximum open position at which the door (114) is spaced from the open position by a maximum predetermined distance; and a latch mechanism (122) operatively associated with the body (102) and the door (114) to at least aid in retaining the door (114) in at least one intermediate position at which the door (114) is spaced from the closed position and the maximum open position, the mechanism (122) including an abutment member (142) fixed to the body (102), and a position defining member (124) attached to the door (114) and the body (102), the position defining member (124) having a plurality of position defining portions including a first portion (123a), a second portion (123b), and a third portion (123c), with the first portion (123a) corresponding to the closed position, the second portion (123b) corresponding to the intermediate position, and the third portion (123c) corresponding to the maximum open position, with the position defining member (124) being urged into contact with the abutment member (142) so that the abutment member (142) engages with a selected one of the portions (123a-c) so as to at least aid in retaining the door (114) in a selected one of the positions. |
| US12064053B2 |
Auto sequencing cooking events in an oven appliance including multiple cooking chambers
An oven appliance includes a two or more cooking chambers positioned within a cabinet and a heating assembly for independently and selectively heating those chambers. A controller is configured to obtain a cooking time for each cooking chamber, determine preheat statuses for each chamber, and generate adjusted cooking times for each chamber based at least in part on their respective preheat statuses. The heating assembly then heats each cooking chamber for its adjusted cooking time such that the heating processes in all cooking chambers end simultaneously. |
| US12064046B2 |
Sleeve for a water bottle
A sleeve for a water bottle and a method of making a sleeve is provided. The sleeve comprising a bottle holder portion having a first plurality of elastic straps arranged to define a cylindrical center portion. The cylindrical portion has an open first end, and a second end at least partially enclosed by a second plurality of elastic straps, the open first end being sized to receive the water bottle. At least one first storage portion is provided having a third plurality of elastic straps, at least a portion of the third plurality of elastic straps extending from the first plurality of elastic straps. |
| US12064042B1 |
Container system and accessories
An improved reusable containers system having a first threaded means located on the top of the containers and a second threaded means located on the bottom of the container. The container has an opening on top. The bottom of the container can be either open or closed. The various accessories can be attached to the threaded means. The containers can be secured to one another to create various configurations. Further, there are various accessories which can be secured to the threaded means for special applications. |
| US12064037B2 |
Bassinet
A bassinet includes a main frame, a bassinet frame and a height adjusting assembly. The bassinet frame is detachably installed on the main frame and slidably installed on the main frame by a sliding track of the height adjusting assembly. The bassinet frame is vertically movable between a first position and a second position. When the bassinet frame is located at the first position, a supporting surface of the bassinet frame is located in close proximity to a top surface of the main frame, so that the bassinet provides an unhindered view of a child in the bassinet frame. The bassinet can be used as a normal bassinet when the bassinet frame is located at the second position. The main frame and the bassinet frame can be used as a standard play yard and a stand-alone bassinet when the bassinet frame is detached from the main frame. |
| US12064033B2 |
Mounting bracket assembly for appliance
A mounting bracket assembly for an appliance, such as an over-the-range cooking appliance, for mounting to an underside of a wall cabinet, where the cooking appliance includes having at least a rear-facing side and a top-facing side. The assembly includes a wall bracket configured to be secured to the wall near the wall cabinet and configured to support the enclosure on a ledge. The assembly also includes a cam rotatably mounted to the housing to rotatably engage a surface of the ledge to raise the appliance. |
| US12064031B2 |
Table with minimized thickness when folded
A foldable table includes first and second panels, first and second mounting assemblies coupled respectively with the first and second panels, and first and second leg assemblies coupled respective with the first and second mounting assemblies. Each of the first and second panels is formed with upper and lower panel surfaces spaced apart at a first distance. Each of the first and second panels is also formed with a ridge or protrusions or both of the ridge and protrusions. A lower surface of the ridge is spaced apart from the upper panel surface at a second distance equal to or less than two times the first distance. A lower surface of each protrusion is spaced apart from the upper panel surface at a third distance equal to or less than 1.5 times the first distance. Thus, when folded, the table has a minimized thickness. |
| US12064030B2 |
Adjustable power and data rail for desks
An adjustable power and data rail for static height and vertically adjustable desks. The adjustable power and data rail fits between the static height and vertically adjustable desks and expands as needed either horizontally or vertically to match the installation configuration with paired multiple desks. The power and data rail provides connectivity for each of the static height or vertically adjustable desks to data and power connectors. |
| US12064029B2 |
Surface-top assembly
A surface-top in accordance with the present disclosure includes a surface and a padding disposed vertically higher than the surface. |
| US12064028B2 |
Method of making composite head safety toothbrush
A composite safety toothbrush is disclosed, and in particular, methods for making and forming the composite. The toothbrush apparatus detailed herein employs a composite head made from a rigid inner polymer material and a softer thermoplastic material surrounding the inner material. The softer material provides safety for prison toothbrush applications as well as elderly and patient care where care givers may brush the teeth of a patient. Innovative pin connectors in the inner toothbrush head assist in the composite formation. The toothbrush solution herein further importantly provides for a toothbrush having a flexible handle, also providing safety in a prison environment. |
| US12064027B2 |
Horticulture brush
A horticulture brush having a handle with a bristle assembly at a distal end. The bristle assembly has a base that is removably engageable with a distal end of the handle. The bristles are planar on both sides and formed in rows with passages between the rows. A central row of bristles on the assembly is sized larger than surrounding rows which forms a blockage in the passages. |
| US12064023B2 |
Applicator for cosmetics in two components
Applicator for cosmetic products including a wire made of metal material that includes a U-shaped body bearing tufts of bristles inside it, which is subsequently subjected to multiple twists so as to form a single body capable of holding the tufts in a stable position and arranging them into a spiral pattern, wherein an element in plastic material arranged outside the wire of metal material is associated with the brush, and held in stable engagement with it, the element including a centrally pierced flanged base body, with a shaped wall departing vertically from the external edge of the flange, only partially covering the brush, the wall bearing on its external surface at least one series of cosmetic product applicator tips, the hole of the base of the plastic element housing the terminal portion of the brush. In addition, the cylindrical base body has outward-facing toroidal ribs along its external surface designed to engage the brush thus constituted with the stem of the gripping and manoeuvring element of the applicator. |
| US12064022B2 |
Chemical composition for a disposable single use applicator assembly method for manufacturing an assembly for storing and transporting a chemical compound
The applicator assembly delivers a cosmetic, health, or hygiene chemical composition in an active state to the user for a disposable single use. The applicator assembly includes a wrapper, and an insert. The insert holds the chemical composition, and the insert is made of a foam composition compatible with the chemical composition. The system and method for manufacturing the assembly is a web conversion process for the chemical composition and foam composition of the assembly. The chemical composition can be a cosmetic or other hygiene or medical treatment. The chemical composition includes amorphous silica, a white adhesive agent, a coloring agent, and an aromatic preservative agent. |
| US12064015B2 |
Connecting apparatus
A connecting apparatus includes a first connecting part, which has a first basic body and at least one engagement protrusion arranged rigidly on the first basic body, and a second connecting part, which is attachable to the first connecting part in a closing direction and which has a second basic body with an engagement portion arranged rigidly on the second basic body. The first connecting part has a first magnetic device and the second connecting part has a second magnetic device. The first magnetic device and the second magnetic device interact in a magnetically attracting manner along the closing direction to assist the attachment of the first connecting part and the second connecting part to each other. The first connecting part has a blocking portion which is designed, in the connected position, to interact with the second connecting part in order to block the engagement of the engagement portion with the at least one engagement protrusion counter to an engagement direction. In the connected position, the second connecting part is rotatable about the closing direction with respect to the first connecting part. In the event of rotation, the engagement of the engagement portion with the at least one engagement protrusion and the blocking of the engagement by the blocking portion remains. |
| US12064011B2 |
Footwear article with hinged heel
A footwear article includes a hinged portion in a heel region that may be biased in various positions to increase or decrease a size of a foot-insertion opening. The hinged portion may be arranged in a first position, in which the hinged portion is more upright and is in position to cup a wearer's heel or Achilles region when the footwear article is worn. In addition, the hinged portion may be rotated downward or rearwardly (e.g., away from the foot-insertion opening) to a second position, which may increase a size of the foot-insertion opening and/or may change an angle along which a foot can pass through the foot-insertion opening when the footwear article is being donned or doffed. One or more elastic members may be attached to the hinged portion and to some other portion of the footwear article to bias the hinged portion. |
| US12064010B2 |
Article of footwear having a chain-linked tensile support structure
Articles of footwear having an upper that includes a tensile support structure are described. The tensile support structure is formed by a plurality of strands that are arranged in a chain-linked configuration. The chain-linked arrangement of the strands assists with distributing tensile forces over portions of the upper of the article of footwear and helps to conforms the upper to a foot of a wearer upon the application of tension. |
| US12064006B2 |
Airbag for article of footwear
A fluid-filled chamber includes first subchamber having a substantially U-shape. The fluid-filled chamber also includes a second subchamber having a substantially U-shape and being spaced apart from the first subchamber in a direction extending along a longitudinal axis of the fluid-filled chamber. |
| US12064003B2 |
Articles of footwear with support structures
An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole structure that defines a forefoot region, a midfoot region, and a heel region. The sole structure includes an upper midsole cushioning member, a lower midsole cushioning member, an outsole coupled with a bottom surface of the lower midsole cushioning member, and a plate positioned between the upper midsole cushioning member and the lower midsole cushioning member. |
| US12064002B2 |
Article of footwear
An article of footwear includes an upper having a first ground facing surface. A primary sole part has a first foot facing surface and a second ground facing surface. The first foot facing surface includes a plurality of openings. Each opening defines a volume extending in a vertical direction from the first foot facing surface towards the second ground facing surface, which has a closed end. A secondary sole part has a second foot facing surface and a third ground facing surface. The secondary sole part is arranged between the upper and the primary sole part and extends into the plurality of volumes and/or openings in the first foot facing surface of the primary sole part. |
| US12063997B2 |
Shark resistant composite fabric
The present invention discloses a shark resistant composite fabric that has an outer layer of a woven or knitted shark bite resistant fabric material; an intermediate layer neoprene. An inner layer of a woven or knitted shark bite resistant fabric material may also be provided. |
| US12063995B2 |
Glove
An object of the present invention is to provide a glove in which a hand can be easily inserted and removed through an opening and which is less likely to shift from a suitable position when the glove is in a wearing state. An aspect of the present invention is a glove including: a glove main body having an opening through which a wearer's hand is able to be inserted and removed and a notch which extends from the opening toward a fingertip side, the glove main body covering the hand; a tongue piece, one end of which is fastened to the glove main body on a dorsal side of the hand with respect to a palm surface and on a thumb side with respect to the notch, and an other end of which is a free end; and a restricting portion which is fastened to the glove main body and is capable of restricting movement of the free end of the tongue piece on the dorsal side of the hand with respect to the palm surface and on a pinky finger side with respect to the notch, wherein on the dorsal side of the hand with respect to the palm surface and on the thumb side with respect to a middle finger, the notch extending from the opening toward the fingertip side is formed in the glove main body, and the restricting portion is configured to enable restricting such that the free end is positioned on the fingertip side with respect to the one end of the tongue piece. |
| US12063980B2 |
System and apparatus for intelligent vaporizer
An intelligent vaporizing system includes a vaporizing device having a cartridge detachably coupled with a main body, the cartridge includes: a container configured to receive a liquid; a sensor for detecting a user's action of inhalation; and a memory chip embedded inside the cartridge and communicated with the sensor, the memory chip configured to: record collected data from the sensor; receive associated data from an application; and transfer the collected data to the application; wherein the main body includes a heating element configured to heat the liquid to form a vaporized form; and a controller configured to receive the collected data and activate the heating element for heating the liquid. |
| US12063975B2 |
Systems for managing smoking substitute devices and associated methods
A system for managing a smoking substitute device, the system including: a smoking substitute device, including a main body and a consumable configured to be physically coupled to the main body; wherein the consumable is associated with validity state information from which it can be determined whether the consumable is valid for use with the main body; wherein the system is configured to determine from the validity state information whether the consumable is valid for use with the main body and, if the system determines from the validity state information that the consumable is not valid for use with the main body, inhibit use of the consumable with the main body. An associated method is also disclosed. |
| US12063971B2 |
Aerosol delivery component
The present disclosure describes an aerosol delivery component comprising a tank defining a storage chamber for storing a first liquid aerosol precursor and an air bleed channel extending from an outside channel opening outside of the tank to an inside channel opening within the tank. The air bleed channel has a volume between 1% and 20%, e.g. greater than 10% of the volume of the storage chamber. The air bleed channel may comprise an s-bend channel for retaining the first liquid aerosol precursor in an inverted orientation of the component. |
| US12063967B2 |
Electronic vaporizing device with thin film heating member
An electronic vaporizing device has an air flow tube passing through a liquid storage chamber (210). The air flow tube has a plurality of micro-openings (122). A thin film heating element (121) is provided on an inner wall of the air flow tube. A plurality of micro-openings in the thin film heating element (121) are aligned with the plurality of micro-openings in the airflow tube to provide a flow of liquid from the liquid storage chamber (210) to the thin film heating element (121). |
| US12063965B2 |
Electronic cigarette with detachable heating chamber
The present invention discloses an electronic cigarette, which comprises a main body, a controlling member and a tobacco pot detachably mounted on the main body, wherein the main body is provided with a receiving chamber with an opening; the tobacco pot is provided with a receiving space configured to receive tobacco products, the tobacco pot is received at the first position in the receiving chamber when the tobacco pot is mounted on the main body; the controlling member is movably mounted on the main body and is configured to drive the tobacco pot to move, and when the controlling member drives the tobacco pot to move from the first position to the second position of the receiving chamber, the tobacco pot partially protrudes from the opening of the receiving chamber outside the receiving chamber. |
| US12063963B2 |
Aerosol generating article
Disclosed are an aerosol generating article and an aerosol generating device, wherein the aerosol generating article includes a tobacco rod and a cooling segment configured to cool aerosols generated from the tobacco rod through a tobacco composition. |
| US12063961B2 |
Aerosol generation device
An aerosol generation device includes a case into which a cigarette is to be inserted; a protrusion pipe of a hollow shape protruding from one end portion of the case and having an opening; a heater installed in the case such that an end portion thereof is positioned inside the protrusion pipe, and configured to generate heat when an electric signal is applied thereto; and a heater fixing portion installed inside the protrusion pipe to support the heater and comprising a round surface that extends from an inner side surface of the protrusion pipe. |
| US12063960B2 |
Dual-chambered, hybrid vaporizer system for cannabis and flavored products
A dual-chambered, hybrid vaporizer device and method of use thereof configured to facilitate the atomization of cannabinoid concentrates and flavoring such as terpenes suspended in a liquid solution. A first chamber, equipped with a ceramic coil, is configured to melt solid or semi-solid Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in the form of crystals, concentrates, or extracts, which is then vaporized for inhalation by a user in a separate chamber below the ceramic. A second chamber equipped with a vertical metallic coil then vaporizes flavorings such as terpenes which are suspended in the liquid solution. A single air passageway is employed to direct air through both chambers in a serial fashion before exiting the device through a mouthpiece. The device facilitates measured dosages of THC for inhalation by the user. |
| US12063959B2 |
Hookah adapter assembly
A hookah adapter assembly for facilitating a cigarette to be smoked with a hookah includes a bowl that has a foraminous base and a tube extending through the foraminous base of the bowl which can be inserted into an intake of a hookah. A holder is attached to the tube and the holder is in fluid communication with the hookah when the tube is inserted into the intake of the hookah. The holder has a pair of intake ports each extending into an interior of the holder to insertably receive a cigarette thereby facilitating the cigarette to be smoked with the hookah. A pair of lids is each hingedly disposed on the holder for opening or closing the intake ports. |
| US12063958B2 |
Disposable liquid aerosol generating article and aerosol generating device
The present disclosure provides a disposable liquid aerosol generating article which includes an aerosol generating substrate portion and a filter portion, the aerosol generating substrate portion including an absorber impregnated with a liquid substance for forming an aerosol, and an amount of the liquid substance corresponding to 10 to 30 times of inhalation. |
| US12063957B2 |
Filter for a smoking article or an aerosol generating product
A filter for a smoking article or an aerosol generating product comprising a first filter section and a second filter section, the second filter section being located downstream of the first filter section the first filter section comprising filter material and two or more capsules comprising additive, the capsules being disposed in an axial region proximal a longitudinal axis of the filler and being spaced in sequence in a direction along the axis; the second filter section comprising at least one channel located in an axial region of the second filter section proximal a longitudinal axis of the filter, to facilitate, in use, drawing of an aerosol through the axial region of the first filter section in which the capsules are disposed. |
| US12063956B2 |
Method for manufacturing an inductively heatable aerosol-forming substrate
The method for manufacturing an inductively heatable aerosol-forming substrate comprises the steps of providing a tobacco containing slurry, providing an inductively heatable continuous sheet-like material and joining the tobacco containing slurry and the inductively heatable continuous sheet-like material to form an inductively heatable aerosol-forming substrate. A further step comprises drying the inductively heatable aerosol-forming substrate while transporting the inductively heatable aerosol-forming substrate on a conveyor device. |
| US12063953B2 |
Method for whitening tobacco
A method of preparing a whitened tobacco material for use in a smokeless tobacco product, including: (i) extracting a tobacco material with an aqueous solution to provide a tobacco solids material and a tobacco extract; (ii) bleaching the tobacco solids material with a solution comprising a strong base, an oxidizing agent, or a combination thereof to provide a bleached tobacco material; and (iii) drying the bleached tobacco material to provide the whitened tobacco material; wherein the tobacco solids material is not subjected to treatment at an elevated temperature with sulfur-containing reagents, organic solvents, sodium hydroxide, or an acid between the extraction and the bleaching. |
| US12063951B2 |
Set of brine solutions and method for in-line processing food products
The present invention relates to a set of brine solutions for use in a method for in-line processing of food products, said method comprises the steps of a) co-extruding a food dough into a flow of co-extruded food products having a coating that comprises a protein, or a hybrid coating of a protein and a polymer, and b) subjecting the flow of co-extruded food products to a food product strengthening step, said food product strengthening step comprises the step of subjecting the flow of food products to a first brine solution comprising a salt solubilised in an aqueous medium, and a second brine solution comprising a buffer salt solubilised in an aqueous medium. The present invention further relates to a method for in-line processing of food products using the set of brine solutions of the present invention and a lactate salt comprising brine solution. |
| US12063949B2 |
Mixture of HMOs
A synthetic mixture of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) consisting essentially of lacto-N-neotetraose (LNnT), lacto-N-tetraose (LNT), 2′-fucosyllactose (2′FL), 3′-O-sialyllactose (3′-SL), 6′-O-sialyllactose (6′-SL) either difucosyllactose (DFL) or 3-fucosyllactose (3-FL), preferably DFL, and optionally lactose. Said synthetic composition is useful for: treating or preventing viral and/or bacterial infection in a non-infant human; modulating the microbiota of a non-infant human; and/or improving the cognitive function of a non-infant human and as a pharmaceutical or nutritional composition. |
| US12063948B2 |
Method and system for foodservice with instant feedback
Methods, systems, and apparatuses, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for automated foodservice are described. An example method includes receiving one or more images from one or more cameras capturing a food container comprising a plurality of compartments; determining, using a first machine learning model based on the one or more images, a user action comprising a user taking food from a first compartment of the plurality of compartments; receiving a plurality of pieces of weight sensor data from a plurality of weight sensors coupled to a frame hosting the food container; determining, using a second machine learning model based on the plurality of pieces of weight sensor data, a second compartment of the plurality of compartments; in response to the first compartment being the same as the second compartment, displaying the weight and the food information of the food taken by the user. |
| US12063946B2 |
High moisture edible compositions and methods of preparation thereof
The present invention is direct to an edible composition in which fruit, vegetables and/or nuts, in conjunction with a hydrocolloid, are treated with pressure and/or heat to form an edible composition that is dimensionally stable, ambient stable for at least 12 months, has a moisture content greater than 50 wt. %, has a pH less than 4.5, has a water activity greater than 0.5, is commercially sterile, is free of artificial flavors, has a solids content greater than 10 wt. %, and does not exhibit syneresis. Also provided is a method for preparation of the edible composition. |
| US12063945B2 |
Chocolate products, ingredients, processes and uses
The present invention provides the use of a composition obtainable from the pulp of a plant in the theobroma genus or an extract of said pulp, as an ingredient in a chocolate product. |
| US12063941B2 |
Restructured natural protein matrices
Methods as can be used in the preparation of one or more dairy, dairy analog and cheese products from a range of proteinaceous starting materials, such methods comprising protein modification and protein restoration or protein restructure. |
| US12063939B2 |
Systems and methods for fowl keel removal
Systems and methods for de-keeling poultry are provided. The system includes a trap module with an assembly roof, an assembly wall that extends downwards from the assembly roof, and a trap door, where the trap door is attached to the assembly roof and extends downwards parallel to the assembly wall. The system further includes a blade module with a vertical blade mount, one or more blades attached to the vertical blade mount, and one or more movement systems, the trap module and the blade module are each attached to one of the one or more movement systems and are move horizontally along the one or more movement systems. |
| US12063938B2 |
Trussing system and method
An apparatus for trussing a slaughtered bird, is described the apparatus including: two or more members having trussing band retaining members, wherein the apparatus is configured to truss a slaughtered bird with a trussing band. Also described is a slaughtered bird holder, a method for trussing's a slaughtered bird, a vision system and a controller. |
| US12063936B2 |
Food production apparatus, rotation method and food production method
A food production apparatus, a rotation method and a food production method which stably and accurately rotate a foodstuff workpiece by a desired angle are provided. At least any one of a first rotation unit (31) and a second rotation unit (32) is moved in such a manner that a foodstuff workpiece (W) is nipped and held by the first rotation unit (31) and the second rotation unit (32). The first rotation unit (31) and the second rotation unit (32) which nip and hold the foodstuff workpiece (W) are actively rotated in synchronization with each other. At least any one of the first rotation unit (31) and the second rotation unit (32) is moved in such a manner that the foodstuff workpiece (W) is released from the first rotation unit (31) and the second rotation unit (32). |
| US12063932B2 |
Method of promoting plant growth effects
The present invention relates to the use of compound (A) according to formula (I) having the chemical name: 3-chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid) for inducing positive growth responses in plants, a composition comprising compound (A) and a new method of plant treatment wherein is compound (A) applied to a plant, a plant part, plant propagation material or the habitat the plant is growing in to induce positive growth responses. |
| US12063930B2 |
Sulfonamide-containing 4-(N-methyl) aminopiperidine myricetin derivatives, preparation method and application
The invention discloses a 4-(N-methyl) aminopiperidine myricetin derivatives containing sulfonamide, a preparation method and application, whose structural general formula is shown as follows: Wherein, R is substituted phenyl and substituted aromatic heterocyclic group; n is the number of carbon in the carbon chain and is 2, 3, 4 and 5 respectively. The substituted phenyl group is an alkyl group containing C1-6, an alkoxy group containing C1-6, a nitro group, a halogen atom or a hydrogen atom in ortho, meta and para positions on the benzene ring. The substituted aromatic heterocyclic group is thienyl, furyl, pyrrolyl, pyridyl, etc., and the substituent on the aromatic heterocyclic ring is an alkyl group containing C1-6, alkoxy group of C1-6, nitro group, halogen atom or hydrogen atom in ortho, meta and para positions. The invention has a better control effect on inhibiting plant germs and can be used as an agricultural bactericide. |
| US12063927B2 |
Waterfowl decoy
A waterfowl decoy includes a decoy body having a main portion and a tail portion pivotable about an axis relative to the main portion. An actuator pivots the tail portion about the axis. |
| US12063925B2 |
Treestand and climbing stick design
The present invention generally relates portable treestand for hunters which comprises a platform and a seat member wherein when the treestand if folded up for easy transport the seat interlocks to the treestand platform creating a shelf useful for carrying gear, backpacks, game, etc. In one embodiment, the platform and/or seat are each of one-piece construction fabricated from a solid aluminum/aluminum alloy workpiece, optionally by a waterjet process. |
| US12063924B2 |
Bug capture and disposal device
A bug capture and disposal device includes a shaft having a working end opposite a handle end. A head plate is affixed to the working end and a pair of flaps are pivotally affixed along opposing sides of the head plate. The pair of flaps are selectively movable between an open position and a closed position. A rod is disposed within an interior of the shaft and is operably connected to a control disposed on the handle end and each flap of the pair of flaps. Upon actuation of the control, the rod moves the pair of flaps towards the closed position. A retraction control is slidably disposed on the shaft, wherein the retraction control is operably connected to the rod, whereupon actuation of the retraction control, the pair of flaps towards the open position. An adhesive pad is removably secured to an underside of the pair of flaps. |
| US12063923B2 |
Bird deterrent with insertion molded metal spikes
The present invention provides deterrent devices for birds and other animals. The device includes a plurality of wires/spikes insertion molded into an elongated plastic base. Each of the wires extends out left and right sides of the base, with alternating angles between 50 and 90°. The bends of at least three sequential wires on the left side of the base are substantially colinear, and the bends of at least three sequential wires on the right side of the base are substantially colinear. |
| US12063909B2 |
Removable clip for an animal enclosure
An animal enclosure includes a door, a door frame, and a plurality of members each formed by a plurality of interconnecting horizontal and vertical wires. The door is movably coupled to the door frame between an open position and a closed position, where in any position except for the closed position an opening formed in the door frame is at least partially exposed to provide access to the interior of the enclosure. A clip is removably coupled to any one of the plurality of members. The clip includes a body formed by a first member, a top member, a base member, a second member, and a finger portion. The finger portion extends downward from the top member to define a first opening between the finger portion, the top member, and the first member. |
| US12063907B2 |
Milking system
A milking system for milking a dairy animal includes a milking cup and a measuring chamber which is in flow communication with the milking cup for the obtained milk where the chamber has a sensor system for measuring at least one property of the milk. The sensor system includes at least three optical sensor devices, each configured to measure values of a property of the milk, and a sensor control unit for actuating the sensor system and for processing the measured values. The sensor control unit is configured to repeatedly select one of the sensor devices. Two of the optical sensor devices are identical, and the sensor system is configured to in each case measure the local value of the property of the milk and to determine a value of the at least one property of the milk in the measuring chamber on the basis of the values measured locally. |
| US12063905B2 |
Plants and seeds of corn variety CV526970
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV526970. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV526970, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV526970 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV526970 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV526970. |
| US12063904B2 |
Plants and seeds of hybrid corn variety CH010986
According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH010986. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH010986, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH010986 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH010986. |
| US12063900B2 |
Liquid desiccant based humidity pump, evaporative cooler, and air purification systems
A liquid desiccant system for controlling a temperature inside an enclosure includes a liquid desiccant evaporative cooler (LDEC) system configured to cool down an incoming air stream (AA) entering the enclosure by using a first liquid desiccant; a liquid desiccant humidity pump (LDHR) system configured to remove humidity from a humid air stream (AD) that exists the enclosure by using a second liquid desiccant; and a storage system fluidly connected to the LDEC system and to the LDHR system and configured to separately store the first liquid desiccant and the second liquid desiccant. The humid air stream (AD) includes water vapors from the first liquid desiccant and from inside the enclosure. |
| US12063884B1 |
Suspension system for lawnmower
In a riding mower having a frame, a mower deck supported beneath the frame, a chair on said frame and a source of motive power also supported on said frame and including two hydraulic transaxles depending beneath the frame to each selectively rotate a drive wheel. The frame is supported on forward and rear wheel assemblies with a supporting wheel. The transaxles are supported beneath the frame and pivotally secured thereto by a flange captivating vibration pillows and proximate the driven wheel and an inner pivot rod secured to the frame by apertures in downwardly depending tabs. |
| US12063883B2 |
Grounds maintenance vehicle with adjustable implement angle
A grounds maintenance vehicle having a vehicle frame is disclosed. An implement is coupled to the vehicle frame and has a first implement end and a second implement end. A height selection tool is configured to select one vertical position of a plurality of selectable vertical positions, where each vertical position limits a distance between the implement and the vehicle frame. An implement angle selection tool has a manually engageable mechanism configured to change the elevation of one of the first implement end or the second implement end relative to the other of the first implement end or the second implement end. The implement angle selection tool is configured to fix the elevation of the first implement end relative the second implement end. |
| US12063879B2 |
Adhesive mat and use of an adhesive mat for determining a distribution of agricultural scattering material by imaging
An adhesive mat for determining a distribution of agricultural spreading material by imaging, includes: a collecting region which is bordered on one side by an edge region, where the edge region includes a passage opening and/or a handle. |
| US12063878B2 |
Large sealing lid with slides and lock
A closure assembly includes a tank opening flange that surrounds a tank opening of a supply tank and a tank lid that covers the tank opening. The tank lid is operable between open and closed positions. A compression seal is attached to an underside of the tank lid and is disposed between the tank opening flange and the tank lid when the tank lid is in the closed position. A pair of guides are attached to opposite sides of the tank opening flange wherein each of the pair of guides defines a track opening to receive a plurality of sliding mechanisms attached to the tank lid. The track opening guides the sliding mechanisms and the tank lid around the tank opening flange such that the compression seal does not engage the tank opening flange when the tank lid is operated between the closed and open positions. |
| US12069970B2 |
Memory device, method for configuring memory cell in N-bit memory unit, and memory array
The disclosure provides a memory device, a method for configuring a first memory cell in an N-bit memory unit of a memory array, and a memory array. The memory device includes a memory array including an N-bit memory unit, wherein N is a positive integer. The N-bit memory unit includes a first memory cell, used to characterize at least two first bits of a plurality of least significant bits of the N-bit memory unit. |
| US12069966B2 |
Superconducting metamaterials for quantum simulations and qubit addressability in quantum processors
Superconducting metamaterials composed of lumped-element inductors and capacitors are used to implement microwave photonics with novel dispersion relations and dense mode spectra that can be coupled to qubits. Metamaterial lattices may have qubits coupled to different unit cells in the metamaterial such that each qubit will couple strongly to modes with an antinode at the qubit location. Through simultaneous driving of combinations of modes, large amplitudes are produced at only one or a few unit cells, resulting in large ac Stark shifts of qubits located there, and providing a frequency-addressable qubit array without requiring flux-tunability and with reduced control wiring. |