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| US12128905B2 |
Driver state estimation device, driver state estimation method, and learning method
An information collection unit collects information indicating a driving operation of a vehicle by a driver and a state of the vehicle changed by the driving operation, and outputs, among the collected information, information in a period from a start point at which a driving operation contributing to stop of the vehicle is performed to a stop start point in a stop state where a stop time of the vehicle continues for a predetermined time or more, as driving operation information. A state estimation unit acquires driver state information indicating a state of the driver from a learned learner on which machine learning has been performed so as to output the driver state information when the driving operation information is input, by inputting the driving operation information output from the information collection unit to the learner and performing arithmetic processing of the learner. |
| US12128903B2 |
Method and control device for operating a drive train
A method for operating a drive train of a motor vehicle, where the drive train includes a drive aggregate, a group transmission connected between the drive aggregate and a drive output, and a separating cutch connected between the drive aggregate and the group transmission. If a speed is lower than a limit value, the separating clutch is opened and for transmission preselection one or all the other sub-transmission(s) is/are changed to a friction-force-locking condition. The separating clutch is then at least partially closed and the drive aggregate is brought to a defined rotation speed. When a friction-force-locking group transmission is required, it is checked whether a starting gearshift or a driver-desired shift for the group transmission is called for and the target rotation speed of the drive aggregate is checked. Depending on the results, the sub-transmission can be synchronized by a transmission brake or by the drive aggregate. |
| US12128901B2 |
Virtualized driver assistance
In an example, a method determines a reference vehicle traveling in a first lane. The first lane merges with a second lane at a merging point. The method can determine a merging plan for a merging vehicle traveling in the second lane to merge into the first lane based on a vehicle position, and in some cases the speed, of the reference vehicle in the first lane. The method can overlay, via a display device, a virtual target in a field of view of a roadway environment of a driver of the merging vehicle based on the merging plan of the merging vehicle. |
| US12128899B2 |
Assisting one-pedal driving
Apparatuses, methods, systems, and program products are disclosed for assisting one-pedal driving. An apparatus includes a processor in a regenerative braking vehicle that has a one-pedal control and a memory coupled to the processor that stores code executable by the processor to detect a change in a driving context, monitor a regenerative battery system of the vehicle, and notify a driver of the vehicle to begin modifying pressure upon the one-pedal control based at least in part upon the change in the driving context and the regenerative battery system. |
| US12128893B2 |
Intervention-based shared control method and apparatus in forward collision avoidance scenario of autonomous vehicle
An intervention-based shared control method and apparatus in forward collision avoidance scenario of autonomous vehicle includes: acquiring vehicle state data of the autonomous vehicle and inputting the vehicle state data into a constructed forward collision avoidance control model to obtain an optimal nominal collision avoidance trajectory of the autonomous vehicle; and acquiring steering input data of a driver in controlling the autonomous vehicle, and obtaining the shared control method in the forward collision avoidance scenario of the autonomous vehicle. The present disclosure proposes a vehicle model decoupling method for control solution and risk prediction in a high-velocity forward collision avoidance scenario. |
| US12128889B2 |
Adaptive messaging within a cloud and edge computing environment for V2X applications
A system comprises a computer including a processor and a memory. The memory includes instructions such that the processor is programmed to: receive safety messages from a plurality of vehicles in communication with the edge server, determine an uplink frequency recommendation for transmitting safety messages from at least one vehicle of the plurality of vehicles based on at least one of a position error or a collision risk, determine a downlink frequency recommendation for transmitting safety messaging to at least one vehicle of the plurality of vehicles based on at least one of a position error or a collision risk, and transmit the frequency recommendations to the at least one vehicle. |
| US12128888B2 |
Behavior prediction method and behavior prediction device for mobile unit, and vehicle
A behavior prediction method includes: determining a position of a host vehicle; determining a position of another vehicle in a second travel lane, the second travel lane being an opposite lane to a first travel lane in which the host vehicle travels; detecting an intersecting passage intersecting the second travel lane at a position ahead of the host vehicle; and determining whether or not the another vehicle is located within a predetermined range from an intersection position of the intersecting passage and the second travel lane to a point away from the intersection position by a predetermined distance in an opposite direction to a traveling direction of a vehicle in the second travel lane and the another vehicle is in either state of a stopped state and a decelerated state to predict that there is a probability that a mobile unit enters the first travel lane from the intersecting passage. |
| US12128884B2 |
Vehicle control apparatus, vehicle control method, and storage medium
The present invention provides a vehicle control apparatus that controls traveling of a vehicle, comprising: a detector configured to detect a surrounding situation of the vehicle; a control unit configured to activate driving assistance of the vehicle in a case where a positional relationship between a target object that has been detected by the detector and the vehicle satisfies an activation condition; an identification unit configured to identify a traveling position of the vehicle; and a determination unit configured to determine reliability of the traveling position of the vehicle that has been identified by the identification unit, wherein the control unit changes the activation condition in accordance with the reliability that has been determined by the determination unit. |
| US12128877B2 |
Guidance of autonomous vehicles in destination vicinities using intent signals
Signals usable to determine a path of a vehicle towards a particular stopping point in a vicinity of a destination are detected from an individual authorized to provide guidance with respect to movements of the vehicle. Based at least in part on the signals and a data set pertaining to the external environment of the vehicle, one or more vehicular movements to be implemented to proceed along the path are identified. A directive is transmitted to a motion control subsystem of the vehicle to initiate one of the vehicular movements. |
| US12128871B2 |
Control device for hybrid electric vehicle
A control device performs braking using a regenerative brake based on power generation in a motor generator in motor-driven traveling and performs a battery protecting process of starting an engine to set up transmission of a driving force between the motor generator and the engine using a clutch and performing braking based on an engine brake when a state of charge of a battery is equal to or greater than a threshold value in the motor-driven traveling. The control device sets a fuel-cutoff-permission rotation speed to a second rotation speed lower than a first rotation speed when the engine is started through the battery protecting process. |
| US12128868B2 |
Hybrid fire fighting vehicle
A fire fighting vehicle includes a chassis, a front axle, a rear axle, an engine, an energy storage device, an electromechanical transmission, a vehicle subsystem, and a power divider. The electromechanical transmission is (i) coupled to at least one of the front axle or the rear axle and (ii) electrically coupled to the energy storage device. The power divider is positioned between the engine, the vehicle subsystem, and the electromechanical transmission. The power divider includes a first interface coupled to the engine, a second interface coupled to the vehicle subsystem, and a third interface coupled to the electromechanical transmission. The power divider is configured to facilitate (i) selectively coupling the engine to the vehicle subsystem and (ii) selectively coupling the engine to the electromechanical transmission. |
| US12128867B2 |
Comfort brake control system and control method for vehicle technical field
A comfort brake control system and a brake method for a vehicle is disclosed. The comfort brake control system includes: a human-machine interaction interface, configured to provide an interface of multiple optional comfort brake levels of the vehicle, and receive selection of one of the multiple comfort brake levels to switch a current comfort brake level of the vehicle, wherein each comfort brake level comprises a brake parameter corresponding to the comfort brake level, and the brake parameter comprises at least brake pressure and a brake pressure change rate of at least one brake cylinder of the vehicle; and a comfort brake module, configured to determine whether a current state of the vehicle meets a predetermined switching condition; and when it is determined that the switching condition is met, obtain a brake parameter corresponding to a selected comfort brake level, and transmit the obtained brake parameter to a brake system of the vehicle by using a vehicle bus of the vehicle. |
| US12128866B2 |
Electrically activatable actuating unit for a motor vehicle brake system, brake booster having such an electrically activatable actuating unit and motor vehicle brake system having such a brake booster
The present disclosure relates to an electrically activatable actuating unit (106) for a motor vehicle brake system (1000), having a housing body (122) and an actuating member (124) arranged in a recess (150) of the housing body (122), wherein the actuating member (124) is coupleable to a brake pedal at a first end and coupleable to a motor vehicle brake (400) at a second, opposite end. The housing body (122) and the actuating member (124) are arranged to be displaceable in a braking direction to actuate the motor vehicle brake (400). The electrically activatable actuating unit (106) furthermore comprises a damping element (180, 180A, 180B), which is arranged in the recess (150) of the housing body (122) such that it abuts frictionally against an outer wall of the actuating member (124) by means of an inner circumferential face (184) and abuts frictionally against an inner wall (170) of the housing body (122) by means of an outer, opposite circumferential face (186), which inner wall delimits the recess (150). |
| US12128861B2 |
Brake caliper for disc brake
A brake caliper for a disc brake has a caliper body straddling a brake disc. The caliper body has a thrust device housing accommodating a thrust device configured to apply a bias on at least one brake pad to abut the at least one brake pad against braking surfaces of the brake disc. The thrust device is operatively connected to a translating screw nut. The translating screw nut is operatively connected to a worm. The worm is operatively connected to a gearbox and rotatably supported by a screw thrust bearing configured to apply for the worm an axial reaction. At least one part of the gearbox is rotatably supported by at least one gearbox thrust bearing configured to apply for the at least one part of the gearbox a radial reaction. The screw thrust bearing and the gearbox thrust bearing are a same thrust bearing. |
| US12128852B2 |
System and method for maintaining a power source for continuous machine security monitoring
A machine may comprise a security monitoring system and an engine start/stop system (ESS) where the security monitoring system is configured to detect an object proximate to the machine and classify characteristics of the object and the ESS is configured to turn on an engine of the machine based at least in part on the characteristics of the object. The machine may further comprise a battery to supply power for operation of the security monitoring system and a charging system to charge the battery while the engine is turned on. The ESS may monitor a charge level of the battery, determine whether the charge level is below a preselected threshold start level, and in response to determining that the charge level is below the preselected threshold start level, turn on the engine based at least in part on the characteristics of the object. |
| US12128851B2 |
Motor vehicle having at least one driver's seat
A motor vehicle (1) has a driver's seat (8) which is assigned a safety belt (20) for a driver. The safety belt (20) here is held on a pivotable bracket (13). This bracket (13) is pivotable between a releasing position, which permits entry, and a restraining position, which protects the driver. The bracket (13) here is disposed in such a manner that said bracket (13) in the releasing position holds the safety belt (20) in a position in which the latter impedes the driver. In order to avoid any impediment of the driver in the restraining position of the bracket (13), the bracket (13) above the driver's seat is elbowed away from the latter. |
| US12128849B2 |
Roof airbag device
The present invention relates to a deployment guide mechanism for a roof airbag device that enhances assembly performance and productivity of the product by improving an assembly structure of a guide wire and a spring. The present invention discloses a deployment guide mechanism including a guide wire fixed to one side of a roof portion and provided in the lengthwise direction in which the roof airbag deploys, a guide housing fixed to the other side of the roof portion, a stopper supported in the guide housing and coupled to an end of the guide wire in a threaded coupling structure, and an elastic member providing an elastic restoring force to the stopper in the lengthwise direction of the guide wire toward the other side of the roof portion. |
| US12128847B2 |
Roof airbag and roof airbag device having the same
According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a roof airbag may include a first cushion installed between a vehicle roof and a headliner, and a second cushion connected to one surface of the first cushion and deployed downward from the headliner to obstruct a front of a passenger as a gas is supplied from the first cushion, and an opening may be formed and provided in the headliner for the second cushion to pass therethrough and be deployed. |
| US12128845B2 |
Cable supported airbag inflatable across door opening
A vehicle includes a front pillar and a rear pillar spaced along a vehicle-longitudinal axis. The front pillar and the rear pillar define a door opening therebetween. The vehicle includes a first track on the front pillar and a second track on the rear pillar. A cable is moveably engaged with the first track and the second track from an undeployed position to a raised position. The cable extends across the door opening from the first track to the second track in the raised position. An airbag is moveable with the cable from the undeployed position to the raised position. The airbag is supported by the cable in the raised position. |
| US12128839B2 |
Vehicle and method of controlling the same
An embodiment vehicle includes a communication device, an output device, an input device including a microphone, and a control device connected to each. The control device is configured to transmit speech data received through the microphone to a server through the communication device, to receive analysis information of the speech data from the server through the communication device in response to the transmission of the speech data, to identify whether the speech data corresponds to a first speech command registered in the server based on the analysis information, to control the output device to output information about target devices of a control setting of the vehicle based on the speech data not corresponding to the first speech command, and to set the speech data as a second speech command for controlling at least one of the target devices based on a reception of a user input through the input device. |
| US12128836B2 |
Wiring module
An object is to provide a technique capable of fixing a plurality of wiring members to the attachment surface as close as possible. A wiring module includes: a base member having an attachment surface; a plurality of wiring members disposed on the attachment surface; and a holding member holding the plurality of wiring members in an arranged state on the attachment surface. The holding member includes at least one sheet portion in which at least one hole is formed. The plurality of wiring members are passed through the at least one hole and held in the arranged state. The sheet portion is joined to the attachment surface. |
| US12128834B2 |
Wiring member
A wiring member includes: at least one wiring body including a sheet and a wire-like transmission member fixed to the sheet; and a regulation member including a housing part and a retaining piece and attached to the wiring body. The housing part includes a bottom part and two sidewall parts protruding from the bottom part. The wiring body is housed in the housing part while both end portions along a width direction are bended with respect to an intermediate portion and extend toward a tip end portion of each of the two sidewall parts. The retaining piece protrudes above the housing part from the tip end portion of each of the two sidewall parts to press the end portions of the wiring body. |
| US12128832B2 |
Radome for vehicles
The radome for vehicles comprises a radio transmissive transparent layer (9) and a decorative element (6), wherein the decorative element (6) comprises a brightness and tone element (62) comprising a metal layer (621) and one or more metalloid layers (622). The brightness and tone element (62) preferably comprises two metalloid layers (622, 623), each metalloid layer being made from a different metalloid.It permits to provide a radome for vehicles that allows to match a wider range of appearance specifications (brightness and color tone) defined by the car manufacturers. |
| US12128830B1 |
Personal electronic mounting device
A personal electronic mounting device for mounting a personal electronic device in a vehicle includes a cylinder that is comprised of a weighted material to facilitate the cylinder to be stood upright in a vehicle without tipping over. A tube is attached to and extends upwardly from the cylinder and a pole is slidably inserted into the tube thereby facilitating the pole to be adjusted to a desired height. The pole has a mounting element that is spaced from the tube. A panel is attached to the mounting element to facilitate an electronic device to be mounted to the panel thereby facilitating the electronic device to be visible to a driver of the vehicle. |
| US12128829B2 |
Display assembly with transparent cover and pixel matrix display fixed thereto in an improved manner, and associated mounting method
The present disclosure relates to a display arrangement, including: a cover that is transparent at least in some regions; a support frame adapted to fix the display arrangement on a supporting structure; a pixel matrix display having a display surface; a housing; wherein the support frame is arranged adjacent to the cover and an intermediate space, which is delimited by the support frame and the cover, is formed and is filled with a thermoplastic elastomer; wherein the cover and the support frame form a well, in which the pixel matrix display is accommodated; wherein a transparent adhesive layer is formed in the well between the display surface and the cover to fix the pixel matrix display on the cover, with the display surface being visible through the cover and the adhesive layer; wherein the housing fits over the pixel matrix display and is fixed on the support frame. |
| US12128822B1 |
Vehicle having selectable lighting environment and method
A vehicle having controllable light illumination includes a cabin interior, a plurality of light illumination devices located in the cabin interior, a user input configured to receive a user selectable lighting theme, and a controller configured to control the plurality of light illumination devices to simulate an environmental lighting condition based on the user selectable lighting theme. The controller controls color and brightness of the plurality of light illumination devices to simulate the environmental lighting condition. |
| US12128821B2 |
Light emitting device and interior cladding or cladding element with a light emitting device
A light emitting device includes a radiation source for the emission of electromagnetic radiation and a converter element on which the electromagnetic radiation impinges in a first surface region and which, excited by the impinged electromagnetic radiation, emits visible light into an environment in a second surface region which differs at least partially from the first surface region. The wavelength of the light emitted into the environment differs from the wavelength of the electromagnetic radiation impinged on the converter element. The converter element includes a luminous element including a textile with a converter material. The converter material due to excitation by the electromagnetic radiation with a first wavelength emits visible light with a second wavelength differing from the first wavelength. The radiation source realizes a background illumination for the converter element. The first surface region is formed by a side surface or a back surface of the converter element. |
| US12128819B2 |
Light-emitting fabric, method of producing light-emitting fabric, and interior material for vehicles
A light-emitting fabric includes light-guiding threads woven thereinto. The light-guiding threads are side-emitting light-guiding threads having a core-cladding structure. At least a part of the claddings of the light-guiding threads exposed on the side of a design surface of the light-emitting fabric is processed with blast-grinding. The interior material for vehicles includes the light-emitting fabric. A method of producing a light-emitting fabric includes blast-grinding at least a part of the claddings of light-guiding threads exposed on the side of a design surface of a fabric to be made into the light-emitting fabric. |
| US12128815B2 |
Headlight controller, headlight control method, and headlight system having a rainfall amount detection means
To improve pedestrian visibility. Provided is a headlight controller connectable to a first headlight and a second headlight spaced apart in a vehicle width direction at the front of the vehicle, the headlight controller including: a rainfall amount detection means installed in the vehicle; and a controller installed in the vehicle, where the controller is connected to the rainfall amount detection means, and the controller carries out control such that when rainfall amount detected by the rainfall amount detection means is equal to or more than a predetermined value, irradiation light from the first headlight becomes relatively darker than irradiation light from the second headlight. |
| US12128810B2 |
Sliding flat hook strap anchor for flatbed cargo securement straps
An anchor device for a cargo securement strap includes a frame configured to engage a mounting track. The anchor device further includes a hook receiver coupled to the frame. The hook receiver is configured to receive a hook of the cargo securement strap. The anchor device further includes a keeper coupled to the frame. The keeper includes a keeper body and at least one keeper finger extending from a side of the keeper body. The keeper is configured to move between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the at least one keeper finger contacts a bolt and the keeper body is positioned to retain the hook. In the second position, the keeper body is positioned to allow for removal of the hook from the hook receiver. |
| US12128796B2 |
Car seat carrier
A car seat carrier includes a carrier body sized and shaped to receive a complementary sized and shaped car seat. The carrier body is a car seat base for a rear facing infant car seat. The car seat carrier further includes at least one rear wheel assembly attached to the carrier body and at least one front wheel assembly attached to the carrier body. Further, the car seat carrier includes at least one handle affixed to the carrier body. |
| US12128789B2 |
Devices, systems, and methods for mitigating vehicle power loss in battery mode
Devices, systems, and methods are provided for mitigating vehicle power loss. A vehicle charging system may include a power supply, and a voltage control device associated with receiving first voltage from the power supply, providing the first voltage to a hybrid vehicle or a battery electric vehicle, and blocking a second voltage from the hybrid vehicle or the battery electric vehicle, wherein the vehicle charging system is external to the hybrid vehicle or the battery electric vehicle. |
| US12128782B2 |
Information processing apparatus, information processing system, program and vehicle
An information processing apparatus includes a control section. The control section predicts an amount of electricity demanded for charging of vehicles that a plurality of users use, respectively, and determines a time slot in which the amount of electricity demanded exceeds a threshold value, and when the control section determines that one user of the plurality of users will refrain from use of the relevant vehicle on the following day, makes charging of the one user's vehicle wait in the time slot and provides an incentive to the one user. |
| US12128779B2 |
Methods, devices, and system for group electric vehicle (EV) charging event
Disclosed herein are methods, devices, and systems for providing electric vehicle (EV) group charging events. According to one embodiment, an apparatus includes a plurality of electric vehicle (EV) chargers configured to be coupled with an energy source, and a computing device coupled with the plurality of EV chargers. In another embodiment, a method receiving a scheduling availability for the apparatus, receiving user data associated with a plurality of EV users, and determining a first EV user of the plurality of EV users to invite to an EV group charging event based on the user data, and transmitting an invitation for the EV group charging event to a user device associated with the first EV user. |
| US12128778B2 |
Thermally control integrated high rate recharging station combined with data center and networking
An electric vehicle recharging station for recharging a battery of an electric vehicle includes a thermal management system including a coolant source of liquid coolant; a power source; an electric vehicle recharger configured for providing the liquid coolant from the coolant source to the battery of the electric vehicle while charging the electric vehicle via the power source; and a data center including a plurality of servers. The thermal management system is configured for providing liquid coolant from the coolant source to the servers. |
| US12128776B2 |
Electronic circuit breaker with self-triggering protection for a vehicle, and a method therefor
An electronic circuit breaker comprising: an input connected to an electric DC power supply; an output connected to a load; the input connected to the output via a switch, said switch is controlled via a switch control line between an “ON”-state and an “OFF”-state; a switch driver connected to the switch control line, said switch driver configured to control the switch; and a switch protection, a voltage detection branch configured to output a first electric potential indicative of the electrical potential difference between the input and the output; a comparator circuit configured to compare the first electrical potential with a first threshold voltage, said first threshold voltage is indicative of an over-current level flowing through the switch; and a gate controller connected to the switch disable line and configured to disable the switch by connecting the switch control line to a potential which causes the switch to enter the “OFF”-state. |
| US12128774B2 |
Electrified vehicle high voltage contactor control
An electrified vehicle includes a contactor having a coil operable by a low-voltage control signal to selectively electrically couple a terminal of a high-voltage bus to a charger receiving power from an external source. A programmed controller predicts the time it will take for the contactor to close after receiving a command based on the coil temperature and voltage of the command signal. The controller generates the low-voltage control signal responsive to a difference between bus voltage and charger voltage being less than a first threshold at the predicted closing time of the contactor. The control signal may also depend on the rate of change of the charger voltage being below a second threshold. |
| US12128771B2 |
Road trip detection for state of charge management in a motor vehicle
A method for adjusting state of charge (SOC) limits aboard a motor vehicle having a propulsion battery pack includes receiving a pre-drive information set via a host computer and identifying, from the pre-drive information set, a probability that the motor vehicle is about to embark on a road trip. The road trip is a drive event in which the motor vehicle will travel outside of a predetermined area. The method further includes expanding the SOC limits of the propulsion battery pack when the motor vehicle is about to embark on the road trip, such that a total SOC window of the propulsion battery pack is increased for a duration of the road trip. |
| US12128768B2 |
Scheduled engine block heating
A vehicle includes an engine block heater, a traction battery, and a controller. The controller, responsive to a temperature being less than a threshold, charges the traction battery with grid energy until a state of charge of the traction battery achieves a charge target. The controller is further programmed to, responsive to the state of charge achieving the target, discharge the traction battery to power the engine block heater until the state of charge falls below a discharge target or the temperature achieves a temperature target. The controller is also programmed to, responsive to the charge falling below the discharge target, charge the traction battery with grid energy until the state of charge achieves the charge target. Additionally, the controller is programmed to, responsive to a temperature achieving a temperature target, inhibit charging and discharging the traction battery. |
| US12128764B2 |
Vehicle
In a case where a determination is made, after an engine is started based on a remote operation, that an ambient environment of a vehicle is not a predetermined appropriate environment based on a detection value from an ambient environment detection sensor configured to detect the ambient environment of the vehicle, the engine is stopped. As a result, it is possible to suppress a deterioration of an environmental state around the vehicle or an occupant cabin. As a result, it is possible to take more appropriate measures when the engine is started based on the remote operation. |
| US12128761B2 |
Work vehicle and power take-off apparatus for the same
A work vehicle is provided with a support member that supports an output shaft of a wheel differential mechanism between a differential case and a planetary reduction mechanism. The support member is configured to engage the output shaft relatively immovably in a direction along the axis of the output shaft. |
| US12128760B2 |
Powertrain for a vehicle and a vehicle
The disclosure relates to a powertrain for a vehicle, the powertrain including: a transmission, a propeller shaft and a differential gear, wherein the transmission comprises an output shaft which is drivingly connected or connectable to the propeller shaft, the propeller shaft is drivingly connected to the differential gear and the differential gear is configured to provide a driving torque to a respective half-shaft of a drive axle for driving the vehicle, the transmission further including: an input shaft configured to be drivingly connected to a power unit; a planetary gearset; a first gearset and a second gearset. The disclosure also relates to a vehicle. |
| US12128759B2 |
UTV portal axle system
A UTV portal axle system is disclosed, including a spindle with a housing for housing input and output drive gears coupled by one or more idler gears. The output drive gear is disposed lower than the input drive gear to provide additional ground clearance to the UTV. The king pin axis angle is substantially the same as that of a stock UTV, while maintaining a scrub radius of substantially one inch or less. This is accomplished by the lower control arm ball joint being located within a recess of the output drive gear. This allows the UTV to be properly controlled when driven at high speeds over rough or uneven terrain. The gears may be interchangeable to allow the gear ratio to be adjusted to be more suitable for use at various driving speeds. A method of changing the gear ratio is also disclosed. |
| US12128758B2 |
Tank assembly for a motor vehicle
A tank assembly for a motor vehicle includes an axially extending compressed gas tank having a middle portion and axially terminal end portions, and a tank support configured to fasten the compressed gas tank to a vehicle body. The tank assembly has a guard device that catches the compressed gas tank in the event the tank and/or support become partially or fully detached from the vehicle. A guard support is configured to secure the guard device to the vehicle body. A retaining element forms an axial stop for a first end portion, and at least one pliable tension element, which extends axially and connects the retaining element to the guard support in a tension-transmitting manner. |
| US12128757B2 |
Lid assembly structure
In a lid assembly structure 1 which includes a base member 2, a lid 3, and an opening/closing mechanism 5 and in which the opening/closing mechanism 5 includes a biasing member 8, during assembling of the base member 2 and the opening/closing mechanism 5, the biasing member 8 is guided by a guide portion 90 which is a part of the opening/closing mechanism 5, and a state of the biasing member 8 is changed from a temporary assembled state where a second engagement end 82 of the biasing member 8 and a temporary engagement portion 93 engage with each other to a main assembled state where the second engagement end 82 and a main engagement portion 91 of a mating member engage with each other, thereby accumulating at least a part of a biasing force in the biasing member 8. |
| US12128754B2 |
Vehicle
A vehicle includes: a rotating electrical machine configured to drive the vehicle; a high-voltage power source configured to supply electricity for driving the rotating electrical machine; main and backup low-voltage power sources; a normal load configured to operate on the electricity supplied from the main low-voltage power source; a critical load configured to operate on the electricity supplied from the backup low-voltage power source; and a floor panel. The critical load includes an auxiliary load for controlling, braking, steering, or acquiring external information of the vehicle. A central tunnel extending in a central part of the vehicle in the vehicle width direction along the vehicle length direction is formed in the floor panel. The low-voltage power sources are placed right above the floor panel. One of them is placed to one side of the central tunnel in the vehicle width direction, and the other one the other side. |
| US12128753B2 |
Lower structure for hybrid automobile
A lower structure for a hybrid automobile in which a high-voltage battery is disposed in a lower surface of a floor panel includes an engine exhaust system component which is disposed in front of the high-voltage battery in the lower surface of the floor panel and on one vehicle-width-direction side of a center in a vehicle width direction and high-voltage devices which are disposed in front of the high-voltage battery and on another vehicle-width-direction side of the center in the vehicle width direction. In-vehicle equipment is disposed between the high-voltage battery and the high-voltage devices, and the in-vehicle equipment is in an inclined state where an upper surface of the in-vehicle equipment is inclined in a front-rear direction such that the in-vehicle equipment has a shorter dimension in the front-rear direction than a dimension in a horizontal state where the upper surface becomes horizontal. |
| US12128751B2 |
Vehicle body structure
This vehicle body structure includes a power storage device which is disposed in a recessed part formed in a floor part of a vehicle, in which the power storage device includes a laminate in which a plurality of cells are laminated, a pair of side plates provided at both end portions of the laminate in a vehicle width direction, a rear plate disposed on a vehicle rear side in the laminate, and a support member fixing the power storage device to the vehicle and supporting it in a suspending manner, and the rear plate includes a protection part extending from a lower side thereof toward a vehicle front side and positioned below the laminate and the side plates. |
| US12128750B2 |
Energy store-floor assembly for a motor vehicle
An energy store-floor assembly for a motor vehicle includes an electrical energy storage device that has a plurality of battery modules and that is accommodated in a multipart storage housing and arranged on the underside of a vehicle floor of the motor vehicle. In order to provide an energy store-floor assembly for a motor vehicle in which the energy storage device is connected to the motor vehicle bodyshell in an improved manner, the battery modules of the energy storage device are connected to the vehicle floor in a central region of the storage housing by way of a plurality of mechanical connecting elements. |
| US12128747B2 |
Assembly carrier of a vehicle door, and method for producing an assembly carrier
An assembly carrier of a vehicle door has at least one break-out element, which is connected to the material of the assembly carrier via at least one peripheral weakened region. The weakened region has a lower material thickness than the remainder of the assembly carrier material. The weakened region acts as a predetermined breaking point and forms a periphery of a service opening. The weakened region is arranged in a ring all around the break-out element. The break-out element is jointly formed with the assembly carrier in a common injection mold. |
| US12128746B2 |
Automobile cover and snow remover
In accordance with embodiments of the invention, an automobile cover is provided. The automobile cover includes an inner cover operable to envelope a vehicle and an outer cover attached to the inner cover. The outer cover is operable to cover the inner cover in a covered position. The outer cover includes a first opposing flap and a second opposing operable to overlap in the covered position and operable to be pulled from the covered position into an uncovered position. One or more straps are attached to the first opposing flap and operable to pull the first opposing flap from the covered position to the uncovered position. One or more straps are attached to the second opposing flap, said one or more straps operable to pull the second opposing flap from the covered position to the uncovered position. |
| US12128744B2 |
Glass run
A glass run includes a bottom wall, a vehicle outer side wall, and a vehicle inner side wall as a basic skeleton. The basic skeleton is attached to a door frame groove portion formed in a door frame, the glass run guiding upward and downward movement of a door glass. In the glass run, a vehicle inner side of the vehicle outer side wall is formed with a thick portion that protrudes toward a vehicle inner side, comes into sliding contact with the door glass, and has higher hardness than hardness of a vehicle outer side wall body portion of the vehicle outer side wall. |
| US12128743B2 |
Resin window panel and bonding structure of resin window panel and vehicle body
A resin window panel provided in a vehicle including a vehicle body that has a peripheral edge surrounding a window frame, the resin window panel that is attached to the peripheral edge with an adhesive containing a plasticizer, the resin window panel includes: a first resin panel part whose top surface has a hard coating layer, the first resin panel part made of polycarbonate; and a second resin panel part stacked on a backside surface of the first resin panel part, the second resin panel part made of polyethylene terephthalate. |
| US12128732B2 |
Refrigerant-heating device and heat pump system including the same
A refrigerant-heating device and a heat pump system including the same are described. The refrigerant-heating device includes a heating tank including an inlet, through which a refrigerant discharged from a compressor flows thereinto, and a heat exchange outlet, from which the refrigerant therein is discharged, the heat exchange outlet being located at a position spaced apart from the inlet, and a heater coupled to the heating tank in a state of being inserted into the heating tank, the heater extending in a planar direction between the inlet and the heat exchange outlet and heating the refrigerant in the heating tank during operation. |
| US12128731B2 |
Heating apparatus for vehicle
A heating apparatus for a vehicle includes: a heat-generating apparatus including a heat-generating portion generating heat and a heat-insulating portion positioned above the heat-generating portion and insulating the heat generated from the heat-generating portion; and a storage apparatus storing the heat-generating apparatus. |
| US12128727B2 |
Method to control the active shock absorbers of a road vehicle featuring the adjustment of the roll angle and of the pitch angle
Method to control active shock absorbers of a road vehicle. Each active shock absorber is part of a suspension connecting a frame to a hub of a wheel and is provided with an actuator. The control method comprises the steps of: determining a longitudinal acceleration and a transverse acceleration of the road vehicle; establishing a desired roll angle based on the transverse acceleration; and establishing a desired pitch angle based on the longitudinal acceleration. |
| US12128724B2 |
Dual air compressor for hybrid vehicles
A system for generating air pressure in a hybrid vehicle, comprising an engine-driven air compressor (C1) configured to be selectively operated by an ICE engine, an electrically-driven air compressor (C2) configured to be operated by an electric motor, wherein said electric motor is supplied from the electric network, at least one air reservoir configured to store pressurized air and being configured to be connected directly or indirectly to both an outlet of the engine-driven air compressor (C1) and an outlet of the electrically-driven air compressor (C2), at least one electronic control unit (3, 3′) configured to control at least the electrically-driven air compressor (C2) according at least to a selected drive mode of the vehicle, wherein the electrically-driven air compressor (C2) is downsized compared to the engine-driven compressor (C1), and corresponding control methods. |
| US12128720B2 |
Hitches and connections for automated guided vehicle
This disclosure relates to systems and methods of towing, hitching, and connecting devices. In particular, this disclosure relates to tow devices, hitches, and connections for towing item containers behind vehicles, both autonomous and manually guided. |
| US12128714B2 |
Model for predicting wear and the end of life of a tire
A method for estimating the overall wear of a tire having a crown, the crown comprising a tread having a mean thickness E, the tire delimiting an internal cavity, comprises the following steps: acquiring a transfer function F of the tire on a reference ground depending on influencing factors and the thickness E; acquiring a passage function β of the mounted assembly, said passage function being defined for a section of road; and in a measurement cycle, determining a force FX and a rate of slip g % at the wheel center of the tire, when running in a straight line involving variations in acceleration on the dry section of road; determining a load Z1 experienced by the mounted assembly; determining a temperature T1 of the mounted assembly; and determining an inflation pressure P1 of the internal cavity. |
| US12128712B2 |
Average void depth truck tire with angled ribs having decoupled shoulder blocks
A heavy truck tire tread with a rib (18) located between first (14) and second (16) tread grooves. A shoulder block (30) is adjacent the rib and at a shoulder edge of the tread, and a decouple groove (32) is present that decouples the shoulder block from the rib. The decouple groove is spaced from and free from engagement with the shoulder edge, and extends at least twice as long in the longitudinal direction than in the lateral direction. The width of the decouple groove is less than widths of the first and second tread grooves. The tread has an average void depth that does not go past a twenty percent line, where the twenty percent line is twenty percent of a full void depth located from an outer surface of the tread, and where the average void depth does not include decouple grooves and tread outboard from the decouple grooves. |
| US12128711B2 |
Pneumatic tire
A pneumatic tire including a belt constituted by at least one belt layer on a tire radial-direction inner side of a tread portion. The belt layer includes a reinforcing element containing plural metal filaments aligned in a single row without being twisted together is embedded in an elastomer. The tread portion includes: two or more circumferential main grooves arranged within a width of a ground-contact surface; and land portions, and widthwise sipes are arranged in at least one of center land portion. The widthwise sipes each include: a linear portion linearly extending from the surface of the tread portion toward the tire radial-direction inner side; and a bent portion extending from the linear portion toward the tire radial-direction inner side, and the length of the linear portion increases from an extending length center portion of each widthwise sipe toward at least one of tread widthwise end portions. |
| US12128710B2 |
Pneumatic vehicle tire
A pneumatic vehicle tire having a tread with at least one profile block row which is divided into a multiplicity of profile blocks by transverse channels having channel flanks which extend at an angle of up to 50° with respect to the axial direction, wherein transverse channels are provided, in each of which there is formed a base elevation which locally reduces the depth of the transverse channel and which connects successive profile blocks in a circumferential direction to one another, wherein the base elevation has at least two base elevation parts of different height. Centrally on each of the base elevation parts there is formed at least one groove which runs in the direction of extent of the transverse channel and which emerges from the base elevation part at least on one side. |
| US12128708B2 |
Bell lock safety restraint for wheel assemblies
A bell lock wheel restraint system having an axle adapter to attach a bell to an axle, wherein the bell engages an outside face of a wheel away from a vehicle on which the wheel is mounted, and a bell retainer that secures the bell onto the axle adapter, thereby securing the wheel onto the vehicle in lieu of one or more failed lug bolts or lug nuts. |
| US12128695B2 |
Printing device
A printing device includes a casing that houses a carriage; a state indicator configured to indicate a non-grounded state in which the casing is not grounded; and a preventer configured to prevent the carriage from moving when the state indicator indicates the non-grounded state. |
| US12128694B2 |
Recording apparatus
A recording apparatus includes: a housing; a recording section that performs a recording operation on a medium and is disposed inside the housing; a storage section that stores the medium; a transport route along which the medium is transported; a transport section that transports the medium; a reading section that reads an original sheet and is positioned higher than the recording section; a supply section that supplies the original sheet to the reading section; and a supply route through which the original sheet passes. Each of the supply and transport routes is formed at substantially right angles to a width of the housing. The transport route has a curved section in which the medium is turned over. The reading section is positioned behind the recording section in a depth direction from the front to rear surface of the housing. |
| US12128693B2 |
Liquid discharge apparatus
There is provided a tank including a liquid storage chamber and an outlet. The liquid storage chamber includes a base portion and a protruding portion, the base portion includes a first lateral wall and a second lateral wall which faces the first lateral wall in a left-right direction, the protruding portion protrudes from the second lateral wall in a direction away from the first lateral wall in the left-right direction, and the left-right direction is defined based on a usable posture in which the tank is disposed such that a lower surface of the liquid storage chamber is located below an upper surface of the liquid storage chamber. A distance between the outlet and the second lateral wall in the left-right direction is smaller than a distance between the outlet and the first lateral wall in the left-right direction. |
| US12128692B2 |
Method for creating control data for multi-color direct thermal printing
A direct thermal printer prints on direct thermal printing paper, which has a thermo-reactive layer that can form two colors. A first color is formed at a first temperature, and a second at a second temperature, higher than the first. A printhead of the printer has heat sources arranged transversely to a paper path. Image data of an original image having at least the first color and the second color may be received. Control data may be created for the direct thermal printer for two-color printing of a print image. The control data has a plurality of print lines, and causes, for each print line for each heat source, either heating of the heat source to a printing temperature or no heating of the respectively heat source. |
| US12128691B2 |
Recording apparatus and recording method
A recording apparatus includes a white ink jet head, a non-white ink jet head, and a control section that controls performing recording by performing a main scan a plurality of times in which, while a position of an ink jet head relative to the recording medium is moved, an ink composition is ejected from the ink jet head and is applied to the recording medium. The control section performs recording in a first recording mode in which the white ink composition and the non-white ink composition are applied to the same scan region of the recording medium by the same main scan and recording in a second recording mode in which the white ink composition and the non-white ink composition are applied to the same scan region of the recording medium by different main scans. |
| US12128690B2 |
Liquid supply system, control method, non-transitory computer-readable medium storing computer-readable instructions, and liquid supply device
A liquid supply system includes one or a plurality tubes, a supply mechanism, a first sensor and a processor. The one or plurality tubes is connected to a tank. The tank is provided further upstream than a printer. The one or plurality of supply tubes configured to supply the liquid from the tank toward the printer. The supply mechanism is provided in the one or plurality of tubes, and switches between a supply state and a supply stopped state. The processor determines, based on a signal from the first sensor, whether the server remaining amount is equal to or less than a predetermined remaining amount. When the server remaining amount is equal to or less than the predetermined remaining amount, the processor supplies the liquid from the tank toward the printer via the one or plurality of supply tubes. |
| US12128686B2 |
Liquid ejecting apparatus
A liquid ejecting apparatus includes a liquid ejecting portion, a strip member, and a supply portion capable of supplying a reaction liquid having a component that cures ink to the strip member, the strip member being provided so as to be able to set a receiving region that receives any one of ink and reaction liquid discharged as waste liquid from a nozzle of the liquid ejecting portion and a contact region that comes into contact with the liquid ejecting portion when any one of ink and reaction liquid is collected, and the supply portion supplies the reaction liquid to a supply region set in the strip member between the contact region and a position farthest from the contact region in the receiving region. |
| US12128685B2 |
Inkjet printing device
An inkjet printing device according to the present embodiment includes an alignment plate, a substrate positioned on one surface in a third direction of the alignment plate, and an inkjet head combined with the substrate, wherein the alignment plate includes a first position adjustor positioned on a first side surface in a first direction of the alignment plate, and a second position adjustor, a third position adjustor, a fourth position adjustor, a fifth position adjustor, and a sixth position adjustor positioned at a second side surface in a second direction of the alignment plate, and each of the position adjustors adjusts the position of the substrate. |
| US12128683B2 |
Drive method of liquid discharging head and liquid discharging apparatus
Provided is a drive method of a liquid discharging head including a first step of forming a first liquid column by supplying a drive signal having a first waveform to a drive element, and a second step of, when the first liquid column is formed, forming a second liquid column by supplying a drive signal having a second waveform to the drive element, and thereafter discharging a part or all of liquid constituting the second liquid column as a droplet, in which when a drive signal having the first waveform but not having the second waveform is supplied to the drive element, a droplet is not discharged from the discharging portion, and when a drive signal having the second waveform but not having the first waveform is supplied to the drive element, a droplet is not discharged from the discharging portion. |
| US12128678B2 |
Recording device
A recording device including a medium support portion configured to support a medium, a recording unit configured to perform recording on the medium, a movement unit configured to support the recording unit, and move relative to the medium support portion along a first axis, a first guide shaft provided on one side of the medium support portion, and extending along the first axis, and a second guide shaft provided on another side of the medium support portion, and extending along the first axis, and a driving unit configured to move the movement unit along the first axis. |
| US12128675B2 |
Image forming apparatus, control method thereof, and storage medium
An image forming apparatus comprises a conveyance unit configured to convey a long-shaped print medium in a longitudinal direction, an image forming unit configured to form an image on the print medium, a drying unit configured to dry the print medium on which an image has been formed in the image forming unit, and a control unit configured to, after interrupting image formation on the print medium by the image forming unit, control the image forming unit and the conveyance unit so as to convey and then stop at an ejection position a portion of the print medium, on which image formation has been performed, from inside of the drying unit. |
| US12128669B2 |
Printing pad
A printing pad includes a printing surface to be pushed against a printing original plate and a surface to be printed, the printing original plate having ink placed on the printing original plate; an inner layer disposed inside the printing pad; and an outer layer provided in contact with a surface of the inner layer that is closer to where the printing surface is disposed than is an opposite surface of the inner layer. The outer layer has the printing surface on an outside surface of the outer layer, and is formed such that the printing surface is brought into close contact with the surface to be printed to conform to the surface to be printed when the printing surface is pushed against the surface to be printed, and the inner layer has a cavity provided in the inner layer. |
| US12128664B2 |
Affixing method and affixing apparatus
An affixing method includes a pressing step of pressing a tape against a wafer with a tape affixing roller and pressing the wafer against a suction table with the tape affixing roller, an evacuating step of evacuating a vacuum chamber that houses the suction table and the tape affixing roller therein to create a vacuum in the vacuum chamber, and an affixing step of affixing the tape to the wafer with the tape affixing roller by causing the tape affixing roller to roll on the tape while the tape affixing roller is pressing the wafer. |
| US12128663B2 |
Pressure bonding device and method for manufacturing display device
According to an aspect, a pressure bonding device is configured to bond, to a plate-like first workpiece having a curved surface part, a plurality of plate-like second workpieces smaller than the first workpiece. The pressure bonding device includes: a vacuum chamber; a stage disposed in the vacuum chamber and having a shape extending along a first surface of the curved surface part of the first workpiece so as to fix the first surface on the stage; and a bonding unit configured to deform an elastic diaphragm by internal pressure and pressure-bond one of the second workpieces to a second surface of the first workpiece. A plurality of the bonding units are disposed facing the stage. |
| US12128661B2 |
Micro embossing
A polymer embossing-tool shim laminate includes a micro-embossed polymeric surface texture with a three-dimensional geometric pattern cured on a polymeric insulator film. The embossing-tool laminate enables methods of producing polymeric laminates with micro-sized, three-dimensional geometric patterns on their surfaces. |
| US12128659B2 |
Paper laminate plastic vial
A laminate vial includes a first laminate sheet including an outer paper layer and a middle barrier layer joined with the outer layer, the middle barrier layer joined with an inner layer formed of a plastic material. Also included is a second laminate sheet including an outer paper layer and a middle barrier layer joined with the outer layer, the middle barrier layer joined with an inner layer formed of a plastic material. The first laminate sheet is joined to the second laminate sheet to define a seal and a cavity. Recycled materials may be used in all of the layers of the laminate. |
| US12128657B2 |
Display device
A display device includes a display panel and a cushion layer disposed below the display panel. The cushion layer includes a first foam layer having a first density, a second foam layer disposed above the first foam layer and having a second density less than the first density, and a third foam layer disposed above the second foam layer and having a third density greater than the first density. The third form layer is disposed closer to the display panel than the first foam layer. The display device provides improved surface quality, impact resistance, and restoration properties. |
| US12128656B2 |
Laminated film
The invention provides a laminated film that has, when being formed as a gas-barrier laminated film provided with an inorganic thin film layer, excellent oxygen gas barrier properties and adhesion between respective layers under normal conditions and, even after being subjected to a moist heat treatment, has good adhesion even when subjected to processing such as printing or lamination The laminated film has (a) a covering layer on at least one surface of a substrate film, wherein the covering layer contains a covering layer resin composition with a resin having an oxazoline group as a constituent component, (b) an inorganic thin film layer on the covering layer, and (c) a protective layer that has a urethane resin and an arithmetic mean roughness of 0.5-2.0 nm in a 2-μm square and is on the inorganic thin film layer. The laminated film has a surface hardness of 350-700 N/mm2. |
| US12128652B2 |
Ceramic package for quantum computing and method for preparation
The present disclosure provides a ceramic package for quantum computing and a method for preparation. The ceramic package for quantum computing may include a first ceramic plate, a vacuum tube, and a second ceramic plate connected sequentially from bottom to top, wherein the first ceramic plate is installed with a first light window, the second ceramic plate is installed with a second light window, the first light window and the second light window cover a signal inlet and a signal outlet of the vacuum tube, respectively; the first ceramic plate is provided with a lead wire on a side depart from the vacuum tube and configured to lead a signal into a system. The method for preparation may include placing the first ceramic plate, the vacuum tube, the second ceramic plate, the lead wire, and the first solder sheet in a mold for positioning, and soldering the solder sheet into a sintered member by heating and melting the solder sheet; plating nickel and gold on an outer surface of the sintered member, respectively; providing a gold layer on a welding surface of the light window and a plating layer on a photon signal passage; and soldering a gold-plated sintered member to the first light window and the second light window with gold and tin through the second solder sheet, respectively, to form a ceramic package with a vacuum channel. |
| US12128650B2 |
Hybrid asymmetric automotive laminate
Laminated automotive glazing, once limited to just the windshield, is finding more and more application in other positions in vehicles due to its ability to reduce weight, as well as to improve passenger safety, security and comfort. Designing a laminate that can serve as a direct replacement for tempered glass can be challenging Tempered glass is 4 to 5 times stronger than annealed glass and the lamination process has limitations that are not present with tempered. In particular, it is difficult to produce thin laminated glazing with holes. The laminate of the invention comprises strengthened thin glass layers in combination with laminated inserts to provide a thin laminated glazing with holes that has all of the advantages inherent in a laminate while retaining the reliability and utility of a tempered part and further can serve as a direct replacement for a tempered part. |
| US12128649B2 |
Laminated glass pane for a vehicle
A laminated glass pane, such as a front pane for a motor vehicle, includes at least two glass layers including a first glass layer and a second glass layer. The laminated glass pane includes a film disposed between the first and second glass layers. The laminated glass pane includes a metallic layer disposed on the first glass layer or the second glass layer, in which the metallic layer includes a recess. The laminated glass plane includes a first black print grid at least partially covering the recess of the metallic layer. The laminated glass plane includes an antenna structure disposed between the first and second glass layers, in which the antenna structure is covered by the first black print grid. |
| US12128647B2 |
Blade and creping arrangement
A blade for creping a paper web from a dryer cylinder surface. The blade has a leading side and a front bevel surface to be impacted by the paper web. The leading side and the front bevel surface meet at a contact edge to contact the dryer cylinder. The front bevel surface has a 3D areal roughness, measured according to ISO 25178, of Sa>0.7 μm and/or Sz>18 μm and/or Sq>1.0 μm. |
| US12128642B2 |
Co-molded optical lenses and methods and devices for forming same
Described herein is method of co-molding an optical lens includes injection-molding a first layer, injection-molding a second layer against at least a portion of the molded first layer to form a co-molded blank, and forming the optical lens from the co-molded blank. Co-molding apparatuses for implementing this and other co-molding methods are also described. |
| US12128631B2 |
Method of analyzing and utilizing surface topology for targeted local thermal management in additive manufacturing systems
A method for 3D printing a part with an additive manufacturing system includes printing a first portion of a part in a layerwise manner and analyzing a topology of the first portion of the part. The method includes determining a tool path for printing a second portion of the part on a surface of the first portion of the part, and pre-heating the first portion of the part along the tool path as a function of the topological analysis of the first portion of the part. The method includes printing the second portion of the part along the tool path. |
| US12128624B2 |
Hydraulic 3D-printing system and method
The invention is a system and method for printing 3D objects that employs a hydraulic device. The device may include a piston, a platform, multiple chambers, and a channel, wherein the channel and chambers are fluidly connected and configured to hold a desired amount of 3D printing material suitable for 3D-printing objects for a wide range of applications. In an exemplary method, moving the piston transfers 3D printing material from one chamber to another chamber in which a build platform is situated; radiation from a light engine coupled to the chamber that includes the platform exposes the 3D printing material to a curing light on a surface of the platform. In exemplary embodiments, the chambers may be designed just small enough so as to facilitate the printing of a single small 3D-printed object. |
| US12128615B2 |
System for additive manufacturing
A system is disclosed for additively manufacturing a composite structure. The system may include a support, a discharge head connected to and moveable by the support, a supply of reinforcement, and a rotary tensioner located between the supply and the discharge head. The rotary tensioner may be configured to impart tension to the reinforcement and to generate a signal indicative of the tension. The system may further include a drive associated with the supply, and a controller in communication with the rotary tensioner and the drive. The controller may be configured to selectively adjust a feed parameter of the drive based on the signal to maintain a desired level of tension. |
| US12128614B2 |
Additive manufacturing system comprising a plurality of manufacturing stations and method for additively manufacturing a plurality of work pieces
An additive manufacturing system includes a plurality of manufacturing stations each performing a manufacturing step, a laser beam coupling device receiving a laser beam as an input beam, and a plurality of beam paths along which a light of the input beam is guided. The beam paths are directed from the laser beam coupling device to the manufacturing stations. |
| US12128609B1 |
Domain-based variable exposure for additive manufacturing devices
Devices, systems, methods and computer program products are disclosed that facilitate part layer curing by an additive manufacturing device wherein each element of the part layer is exposed to light from a light source until the element receives sufficient energy to cure. In an aspect, received energy is calculated based on both the light received directly from the light source and light received from surrounding elements due to dispersion and other effects. The present disclosure enables consistent curing across a part layer, facilitate the creation of sharp outer structures, and allow fragile structures to be built alongside larger structures without a loss of quality, clarity, or resolution. |
| US12128607B2 |
Systems and methods for additive manufacturing
A method is disclosed for manufacturing a joint. The method may include depositing a first path of composite material within a first layer at the joint. The first path may have a center at a center of the joint, a first portion integral with the center portion and extending away from the center portion, and a second portion integral with the center and extending away from the center portion. The method may further include depositing a second path of composite material within the first layer at the joint. The second path may have a center at the center of the joint, and a first portion integral with the center of the second path and extending away from the center of the second path. The center portion of the second path may be parallel with, abut and be bonded to the center portion of the first path. |
| US12128605B2 |
Reinforcing element for a structural profile, structural arrangement, aircraft or spacecraft, and method for producing a structural arrangement
A reinforcing element for a structural profile, in particular for a round, oval or elliptical structural tube, includes a composite structure, which has a hollow-cylindrical, helically wound mesh of fiber strands which form an inner shell surface configured to receive the structural profile, wherein the fiber strands are respectively embedded in a matrix material, which has an electroactive polymer which can be stretched along a longitudinal extent of the fiber strands by application of an electrical voltage, such that the composite structure can be expanded by application of the electrical voltage to introduce the structural profile into the composite structure and can be shrunk by switching off the electrical voltage to fix the structural profile on the shell surface in the composite structure. |
| US12128603B2 |
Method and device for obtaining a raised pattern on a substrate
A method for obtaining a raised pattern on a substrate and to the device used, wherein the method includes the following steps of moving a substrate having one face; supplying a film with a first face; projecting onto the first face a raised-pattern product using digital printing technology so as to generate a positive raised pattern on the first face; fixing the positive raised pattern on the film; applying an overlay product; obtaining a negative raised pattern on the overlay product by contact with the positive raised pattern; and fixing the negative raised pattern on the face of the substrate. |
| US12128601B2 |
Reduced material container and method of forming same
Systems and methods for making a reduced material container are provided that hold a preform adjacent to an open end of the preform, stretch the preform, close a mold about the stretched preform to form a truncated preform, and introduce a pressurized fluid into the truncated preform to expand the truncated preform and form the reduced material container. A stretch rod can be inserted into the preform to mechanically stretching the preform. The mold accepts the preform at a first end thereof, has an open state and a closed state, and the closed state forms a cavity defining an internal surface having a second end located remotely from the first end. A first length is defined by a distance between the first end and the second end, the stretch rod mechanically stretching the preform to a second length, the second length being greater than the first length. |
| US12128599B2 |
Degassing extruder having a multi-screw unit and method for degassing polymer melts therewith
A degassing extruder having a multi-screw unit, which degassing extruder comprises a housing having a feed region having a feed opening, an inner housing recess having an extraction opening extending as far as the outside and an outlet region having an outlet opening. The multi-screw unit rotatably arranged in the housing recess comprises: a rotor element having a main screw web extending over the outer circumference of a rotor shaft core, and a rotationally driven satellite screw, which is mounted in a receiving groove on the rotor element, which receiving groove extends at least along part of the length of the multi-screw unit. At least in the region of the extraction opening, the main screw web above the receiving groove has an respective opening recess for leading the satellite screw through. |
| US12128598B2 |
Method and apparatus for forming a geomembrane with bent spikes
A system and method are provided for forming a geomembrane. The system includes an extrusion station having a flat extrusion die for producing a resin sheet with opposite first and second flat surfaces. A spike forming station is downstream of the extrusion station in a sheet feeding direction and has first and second chill rollers for respectively contacting the first and second flat surfaces of the sheet. The second chill roller has cavities and the resin flows into the cavities to form spikes. A spike bending station is downstream from the spike forming station and has a nonrotating curved surface that applies pressure to projecting ends of the spikes to bend the spikes in a direction opposite to the sheet feeding direction. |
| US12128595B2 |
Method for manufacturing a handle for a personal care implement
A method for manufacturing a handle for a personal care implement includes molding from a fiber-reinforced material, preferably by injection-molding, a core-connector unit having a core structure and a connector for attaching and detaching a head to and from the handle, and molding, preferably by injection-molding, a polymeric material onto the core structure to form a component that at last partially covers the core structure. |
| US12128594B2 |
System, method and article for siding corner
A method of injection molding a building product includes providing an injection mold with a plurality of gates located adjacent a perimeter of the injection mold. The method further includes commingling a first material and a second material into a flow, the second material comprising a color that contrasts with a color of the first material and injecting the commingled flow into the plurality of gates to form a building product. Thereafter, the method includes removing the building product from the injection mold. The second material extends through an interior of the building product and appears as contrasting streaks on an exterior of the building product to form a variegated grain appearance. The method also includes notching a portion of the building product, such that the building product has a substantially linear grain in an exposed portion thereof. |
| US12128589B2 |
Constant cross section mandrel for CMC components
A mandrel for a molding process includes a first portion and a second portion that form a mandrel having a channel between the first and second portions. At least one locking pin is configured to urge the first and second portions away from each other to establish a gap in response to inserting the locking pin into the channel along a respective end of the mandrel. A molding apparatus and method of forming a matrix composite component are also disclosed. |
| US12128585B2 |
Device for manufacturing large amount of polymeric micro-scaffolds
The present invention relates to a manufacturing device for manufacturing a large amount of micro-scaffolds for a long period of time such that stable and uniform particles can be fabricated. The manufacturing device comprises: a first solution storage portion for storing a polymer support structure solution; a second solution storage portion for storing an emulsifier solution; a gas storage portion connected to each of the first solution storage portion and the second solution storage portion; a pressure control portion for controlling the pressure of the transporting gas flowing into the first solution storage portion and the second solution storage portion from the pressurization portion, respectively; a scaffold injector portion for receiving the polymer support structure solution and the emulsifier solution provided by the transporting gas, respectively; and a scaffold generating portion for receiving the scaffold dispersion discharged through the scaffold injection portion. |
| US12128584B2 |
Printed object surface flattening-type 3D printer for construction
The present invention relates to a 3D printer for construction for printing and forming various structures wherein a roller 50 follows a nozzle 10 which discharges concrete, mortar, or the like, to bring an outer peripheral surface of the roller 50 to be in close contact with a surface of the printed object, and thus the surface of the printed object is flattened.According to the present invention, a high-degree surface flattening work can be performed on the surface of a printed object simultaneously as the printed object is printed by a 3D printer for construction, thus enabling rapid and reliable flattening of the printed object and smooth surface forming. |
| US12128578B2 |
Winder unit for vehicle glazing panel cut out
A winder unit for winding cutting line, for vehicle glazing panel removal, has a rotatable spindle shaft for winding the cutting line and a ratchet device mounted to the spindle shaft by means of a one-way rotational bearing or clutch. Typically the ratchet device has a component mounted to rotate in unison with the one-way rotational bearing or clutch. The improvement provides a rotational directional control providing 2 one-way rotational control devices in concert. |
| US12128577B1 |
Patio screen shaver
The present invention relates to a patio screen shaver for cutting pine needles that are impaled in a patio screen. The patio screen shaver includes a blade, a handle adapter, a handle, and a blade mount. The blade is secured in the blade mount and positioned to slide along the surface of the patio screen during use. The handle adapter interconnects with the blade mount adapter and has a geared ring. A handle interconnects with the handle adapter, and a button with a geared end engages the geared ring securing the handle and the handle adapter together in a movable manner. A user can press the button, allowing the handle adapter to rotate, changing the angle of the blade with respect to the handle. Releasing the button interlocks the geared end and the geared ring setting the angle of the blade for use by the user. |
| US12128572B2 |
Robotic sortation system
Methods, apparatus, computing devices, computing entities, and/or the like associated with a robotic sortation system are provided. An example method may include receiving imaging data associated with a first item at a first sorting location of a material handling system, determining a sorting destination for the first item based at least in part on the imaging data, determining a plurality of first-tier robotic devices and a plurality of second-tier robotic devices based at least in part on the first sorting location and the sorting destination, and generating a first sortation scheme for the first item. |
| US12128570B2 |
Handling gait disturbances with asynchronous timing
An example method may include i) detecting a disturbance to a gait of a robot, where the gait includes a swing state and a step down state, the swing state including a target swing trajectory for a foot of the robot, and where the target swing trajectory includes a beginning and an end; and ii) based on the detected disturbance, causing the foot of the robot to enter the step down state before the foot reaches the end of the target swing trajectory. |
| US12128569B2 |
Method and apparatus for managing robot arm
Methods for managing a robot arm are disclosed. In one method, during a movement of the robot arm in an axis thereof, a signal collected by a sensor equipped at a frame of the robot arm is received. A change in strength of the received signal is detected, where the change is caused by an offset between a position of a reference mark equipped at the robot arm and a position of the sensor. An original point of the axis of the robot arm is determined based on the detected change. Further, robot systems, apparatuses, systems, and computer readable media for managing a robot arm in the robot systems are disclosed. The original point of the axis of the robot arm may be determined without a dedicated calibrating tool, and then the robot arm may be calibrated based on the original point accurately. |
| US12128566B2 |
Guided tool change
A computer-assisted medical system includes a manipulator arm and a controller. The controller includes a computer processor and is configured to determine a kinematic configuration, the kinematic configuration being prior to an installation of a replacement tool on the manipulator arm. The kinematic configuration is of the manipulator arm and a previous tool attached to the manipulator arm and with an end effector of the previous tool located at an insertion location. The controller is further configured to determine a reference geometry of the previous tool in the kinematic configuration, determine an insertion trajectory for the replacement tool based on the reference geometry, and facilitate an insertion of the replacement tool toward a target location of the insertion trajectory by controlling the replacement tool to move in accordance with the insertion trajectory. |
| US12128564B2 |
Control method for robot and robot system
In a control method for a robot including a manipulator and a force detector that detects an external force acting on the manipulator on three detection axes orthogonal to one another, a direction of the external force is detected by the force detector, and a degree of freedom of motion of a tool center point set for the manipulator according to the external force is limited based on the direction of the external force. |
| US12128561B2 |
Material picker assembly
A material picker assembly is disclosed, including: a connector configured to be attached to an actuator device; and a plurality of picker mechanisms, wherein each picker mechanism includes a suspension element that is configured to absorb impact on the picker mechanism by one or more objects. |
| US12128560B2 |
Information processing device, control method, and program
It is possible to transfer an object smoothly. An information processing device includes a control unit (12, 11) that controls a manipulator so that a moving speed of an object gripped by the manipulator maintains continuity when the object is transferred to a transfer target person. |
| US12128557B2 |
Systems and methods for processing objects, including automated processing
A processing system for processing objects using a programmable motion device is disclosed. The processing system includes a plurality of supply bins providing supply of a plurality of objects, with the plurality of supply bins being provided with a bin conveyance system, a programmable motion device in communication with the bin conveyance system, where the programmable motion device includes an end effector for grasping and moving a selected object out of a selected supply bin, and a movable carriage for receiving the selected object from the end effector of the programmable motion device, and for carrying the selected object to one of a plurality of destination containers. |
| US12128556B2 |
Robot system
A robot system includes: a hand that holds an article; an arm that moves the hand; and a first contacting portion with which a first foldable portion of the article is brought into contact during a first folding process that is a process of folding the first foldable portion in a state where the article is held by the hand. The hand includes: a base that is connected to the arm; and a holder that is rotatable relative to the base and holds the article by adhesion. During the first folding process, the hand and the arm fold the first foldable portion by rotating the holder while keeping the first foldable portion in contact with the first contacting portion. |
| US12128555B2 |
Layer module, adapter system and layer module system
A layer module for use on a robot has an inlet side having an inlet-side mechanical adapter geometry and an outlet side having an outlet-side mechanical adapter geometry. The inlet-side and the outlet-side mechanical adapter geometries are complementary to one another. The layer module has at least one functional assembly. The functional assembly can be contacted electrically, hydraulically and/or pneumatically on the inlet side and/or on the outlet side. An adapter system comprises at least two such layer modules. A layer module system comprises an adapter system and a fixed part, the fixed part being connected to the free inlet side or to the free outlet side of the adapter system. The layer module has at least two locking parts that are mounted in a spring-loaded, displaceable or pivotable manner, and at least two guide elements oriented in the longitudinal direction of the layer module that have geometrically different designs. |
| US12128554B2 |
Autonomous mobile robot with a single modular platform
An autonomous mobile robot (AMR) with a single modular platform to mount plurality of material handling units is provided. The AMR includes a monolithic chassis; a top plate includes plurality of standoffs to mount at least one material handling units; the plurality of standoffs are integrated on top of the top plate; drive wheels are coupled to a wheel mount as a single unit to form a drive wheel assembly; a suspension unit is coupled symmetrically in between two main bodies which corresponds to the monolithic chassis and the drive wheel assembly with spring enclosures, suspension shafts, and coil springs; a set of side plates connect the monolithic chassis on the AMR. The top plate is sandwiched between the plurality of standoffs and the monolithic chassis. A load is transferred from the plurality of material handling units through the plurality of standoffs and the top plate to the monolithic chassis. |
| US12128552B2 |
Collaborative robot line management system
A collaborative robot line management system comprises a first bracket and a second bracket. The collaborative robot line management system is operable to manage the positioning and routing of a plurality of flexible lines relative to a collaborative robot. The first bracket comprises a support portion having a plurality of apertures formed therein, and a collaborative robot mounting portion configured to interface with a first mount of a collaborative robot. The second bracket comprises a support portion having a plurality of apertures formed therein, and a collaborative robot mounting portion configured to interface with a second mount of a collaborative robot. The collaborative robot mounting portions of the first and second brackets facilitate mounting of the first and second brackets to the collaborative robot at first and second mounting locations, respectively. |
| US12128550B2 |
Vacuum transfer device and method for controlling vacuum transfer device
A vacuum transfer device, which is arranged between a process chamber and a load lock chamber and transfers a substrate between the process chamber and the load lock chamber, includes a container, a transfer device, an exhaust device, a dew-point meter, and a control device. The container is connected to each of the process chamber and the load lock chamber via a gate valve. The transfer device is provided inside the container and transfers the substrate between the process chamber and the load lock chamber. The exhaust device exhausts a gas in the container. The dew-point meter measures a dew-point temperature of the gas in the container. The control device determines whether a process is ready to be executed, based on the dew-point temperature measured by the dew-point meter, and when the process is ready to be executed, notifies that fact to a user of the vacuum transfer device. |
| US12128547B2 |
System for radio connection of an assembly to a controller
A system connects an assembly with at least one actuator and at least one sensor to a controller. The assembly is guided by a handling apparatus. The controller includes a radio master spatially separate from the handling apparatus and has a sending and receiving unit. The assembly is supplied with supply voltage by the handling apparatus. In or on the assembly, the supply voltage is transformed into a direct current target voltage with the aid of a DC/DC or AC/DC transformer. The direct current target voltage supplies the sending and receiving unit of the assembly. |
| US12128539B2 |
Power tool with non-conductive driveshaft
A power tool includes an elongated shaft forming a handle and a tool head located at one end of the handle. The tool head includes a working element and a driven shaft configured to drive the working element. A powerhead located at an opposite end of the handle and includes an input shaft. A driveshaft is coupled between the tool head and the powerhead. The driveshaft has a first driveshaft portion rotatably driven by the input shaft and a second driveshaft portion coupled to the first driveshaft portion and the driven shaft. The second driveshaft portion is driven by the first driveshaft portion to transfer torque from the powerhead to the working element. One of the first driveshaft portion or the second driveshaft portion is constructed of a non-conductive material or both of the first driveshaft portion and the second driveshaft portion are constructed of a non-conductive material. |
| US12128537B2 |
Rotary tool
A rotary tool assembly includes a rotary tool having a body with a working end and a rear end, a motor disposed within the body, and a drive shaft rotatably driven by the motor. A base of the rotary tool assembly includes a battery receptacle configured to receive a battery pack and a stand for supporting the rotary tool when the rotary tool is not in use. The stand includes two arms defining a tool receptacle therebetween in which the rotary tool is supported. A power cord extends between the base and the rotary tool to transfer electric power from the base to the rotary tool to selectively power the motor. The battery pack is received in the battery receptacle for form a foot of the base. |
| US12128531B2 |
Attachment mechanism for a power tool
An accessory for use with a rotary power tool having a rotatable spindle and a first mating member. The accessory includes a housing having a body and a plurality of arms extending therefrom, a hub selectively engagable with the spindle to lock the accessory to the power tool, and a sleeve slidable along the arms between a first position and a second position, where the sleeve includes a plurality of apertures through which the corresponding plurality of arms extend. When the sleeve is in the first position the sleeve locks the hub to the spindle to secure the accessory to the power tool, and wherein when the sleeve is in the second position the sleeve disengages the hub from the spindle to release the accessory from the power tool. |
| US12128529B1 |
Lock-it socket
The device is a multi-purpose drive socket capable of engaging both a penta-bolt and a hex-bolt. The device is specially adapted for use in the utility industry where multiple tools are typically needed for securing electrical equipment. The device contains a retractable plunger that slides in and out of the head opening. To remove a penta-bolt, the user simply presses the plunger head up against the head of the penta-bolt, causing the plunger to retract back into the socket body. Once fully inserted, the user can loosen or tighten the penta-bolt. To remove a hex-bolt, the user inserts the hex-head into a recessed opening in the plunger head and tightens down the hex-bolt until the hex-head breaks off at the shank. In the event the hex-head remains lodged in the plunger, the device also contains an ejector pin capable of dislodging and removing the hex-head. |
| US12128526B2 |
Conformable abrasive article
The present disclosure provides abrasive articles that include an abrasive layer having a contact surface, a first layer coupled to the abrasive layer, and a second layer coupled to the first layer. The first layer is configured to provide contact pressure to the abrasive layer, such as through a higher hardness than the second layer. The second layer is configured to provide conformability to the abrasive layer, such as through a higher compressibility than the first layer. The resulting abrasive articles may exert a consistent contact pressure against a substrate with increased conformability around the substrate, reduced hysteresis, improved removal rate consistency, and/or improved lifetime over abrasive articles that do not use the multiple layer construction described above. |
| US12128523B2 |
Polishing apparatus
A polishing apparatus polishes a substrate by bringing the substrate into sliding contact with a polishing surface. The polishing apparatus includes: a substrate holder having a substrate holding surface for pressing the substrate against the polishing surface and further having a retaining ring arranged so as to surround the substrate and brought into contact with the polishing surface, the retaining ring being configured to be tiltable independently of the substrate holding surface; a rotating mechanism configured to rotate the substrate holder about its own axis; and at least one local load exerting mechanism configured to exert a local load on a part of the retaining ring in a direction perpendicular to the polishing surface. The at least one local load exerting mechanism is arranged so as not to rotate together with the substrate holder. |
| US12128519B2 |
Transfer device of a transport system
A transfer device for self-propelling workpiece trolleys of a transport system allows ends of one or more route sections to be continuously or intermittently connected. The ends of the route sections are either connected via transfer sections that are rigid and bent at least in sections, or a transfer section—which can be moved along a straight or curved track curve and supporting one or more workpiece trolleys—can be temporarily arranged before the ends of the route sections, which transfer section can be moved back and forth between the ends via a driveable gear unit. At least one transfer device for a transport and/or processing system is developed, with which the workpiece trolleys are transferred from one route section to another. |
| US12128518B2 |
Numerical control tool machine
An improved numerical control tool machine is described comprising: a table turnable about an—in use—vertical axis, N processing stations, N≥2, arranged around the table, a support for a workpiece, the support being connected to the table for reaching in sequence the N stations and making the piece be processed thereat, comprising locking members for retaining the piece on itself during all the operations performed at the N stations, means (50, 60) for connecting the support to the table or releasing it depending on the state of a control input. |
| US12128515B2 |
Nesting of workpieces for cutting processes of a flat-bed machine tool
A method generates a nesting plan for controlling a cutting process of a flatbed machine tool for cutting workpieces from a material sheet. The nesting plan includes an overlap-free arrangement of sub-spaces corresponding to the workpieces in a two-dimensional planning space as well as a spatial arrangement of predetermined supported spaces. After each new insertion of a sub-space during nesting, a packing density evaluation and at least one evaluation incorporating the position data of the respective initial position of the newly inserted sub-space in a local search space are performed. |
| US12128514B2 |
Tool apparatus and method
The invention relates to a tool apparatus (10) with a drivable tool (1), comprising a shaft (2) which is coupled to the tool (1), further comprising one or plural braking bodies (3) which in particular are arranged distributed around the shaft (2) in the circumferential direction, wherein the tool apparatus (10) is adapted to bring the one or plural braking bodies (3) from a release state into a braking state in the course of a braking procedure, wherein in the braking state the one or the plural braking bodies (3) are in contact with the shaft and thereby exert a braking force upon the shaft (2), so that the shaft (2) and thereby also the tool (1) are braked and wherein in the release state the one or the plural braking bodies (3) are not in contact with the shaft (2). |
| US12128513B2 |
Line for producing metal profiles for plasterboard false ceilings
A line for producing metal profiles for plasterboard false ceilings has a profiling machine, a cutting group, a punching group, an extraction system for extracting finished metal profiles from the punching group, and a management and control unit. The punching group has a first punching press of the portal type having an elongated punching head along a first operating direction and a plurality of second punching presses arranged downstream of the first punching press and aligned with each other to form a row along a second operating direction. The management and control unit is configured so as to alternatively operate in use the first punching press and at least one part of the second punching presses as a function of type or length of the metal profiles in output from the cutting group. The extraction system, is integrated with the second punching presses, and has a conveyor belt. |
| US12128509B2 |
Method for joining two metallic, tubular joining members and a corresponding welding apparatus
A method for joining two metallic, tubular joining members to one another, the method including arranging two metallic, tubular joining members with respect to one another in an overlapping or end-face manner, and joining the joining members by material bond along a joining zone of the joining members. In the joining, a chain of joining spots extending in the circumferential direction of the joining members is produced in the joining zone, wherein successive joining spots in the chain overlap, wherein, in the joining, the joining spots are produced by means of TIG pulse welding with an arc time of up to 100 ms, preferably of up to 50 ms, wherein an arc of a welding pulse of the TIG pulse welding is extinguished after the arc time has been reached. A corresponding welding apparatus is also described. |
| US12128506B2 |
Systems and methods for welding electrodes
The invention relates generally to welding and, more specifically, to welding wires for arc welding, such as Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) or Flux Core Arc Welding (FACW). In one embodiment, a tubular welding wire includes a sheath and a core, and the core comprises a rare earth silicide component (cerium, lanthanum, or a combination thereof). The core may also comprise an organic stabilizer component, a carbon component, and an agglomerate. The organic stabilizer component may comprise an organic molecule or organic polymer bound to one or more Group I or Group II metals. The carbon component may comprise graphite, graphene, carbon black, lamp black, carbon nanotubes, diamond, or a combination thereof. The agglomerate may comprise oxides of one or more Group I or Group II metals, titanium, and manganese. |
| US12128505B2 |
Soldering systems having a nozzle exchange unit including a nitrogen inlet and hood
A soldering system comprising a solder pot and a nozzle exchange unit. The solder pot is configured to detachably couple to a solder nozzle during a soldering operation. The nozzle exchange unit is arranged to: store a plurality of solder nozzles; detach a first nozzle from the nozzle coupling; and attach a stored second nozzle to the nozzle coupling. |
| US12128501B2 |
Method for preparing superhydrophobic surface of aluminum alloy through laser peening
The present disclosure provides a method for preparing a superhydrophobic surface of an aluminum alloy through laser peening, including the following steps: coating a surface of the aluminum alloy as an absorption layer with an organic component-containing confinement layer to obtain a coated aluminum alloy, where the organic component-containing confinement layer is a mixed organic solution including 5 mL to 10 mL of perfluorooctyltriethoxysilane (FOTS), 100 mL to 200 mL of absolute ethanol, and 30 mL to 50 mL of distilled water; and subjecting a surface of the coated aluminum alloy to the laser peening to form the superhydrophobic surface. |
| US12128497B2 |
Laser focal spot size measurement using a built-in camera for an ophthalmic laser system
An ophthalmic laser surgical system has a built-in imaging sensor for measuring laser focal spot size. An objective lens focuses the laser beam to a focal spot near a reflective surface, scans the focal spot in the depth direction, and focuses light reflected by the reflective surface to form a back-reflected light. A two-dimensional imaging sensor receives a sample of the back-reflected light to generate images of the back-reflected light. During the depth scan, the image contains a well-focused light spot when the laser focal spot is located at a fixed offset distance before the reflective surface, but the light spot in the images is otherwise defocused. The images generated during the scan are analyzed to find the smallest light spot size among the images. The laser focal spot size is then calculated from the smallest light spot size using a magnification factor which is a system constant. |
| US12128496B2 |
Method for sealing a casting mould for aluminothermic rail weldings
A casting mold (6) consists of two mold halves (4, 5), which are intended for setting up on both sides of the welding groove (3) between two rail ends (1, 2) to be connected, thereby forming a casting space (8) representing a cross-sectional profile of the rails. For sealing the casting space (8) between the rail bodies on both sides of the welding groove (3) and the wall portions (9, 10) of the casting mold (6) that are facing this welding groove, inserted in gaps (11, 12) are strips consisting of a compound at least containing expandable graphite, which as a result of heat being supplied during a preheating process expands and forms a reliable seal. In comparison with using filler sand at this point, there is the advantage that a much smaller quantity of compound has to be carried along when working on the laid track. |
| US12128490B2 |
Chip brush assembly
A chip brush assembly includes a main body defining longitudinal and transverse axes defining a plane. The body has a central portion extending in the plane and at least two slots extend therein. At least one central shaft passageway extends therethrough parallel to the transverse axis. The body has a first end portion extending in the plane and away from the central portion parallel to the transverse axis and has at least one first end shaft passageway extending parallel to the longitudinal axis. The body has a second end portion extending away from the central portion askew to the plane and has at least one second end shaft passageway extending askew to the plane. At least two magnetic feet assemblies are retained in the at least two slots respectively. At least one brush shaft with a chip brush is disposed in at least one of the shaft passageways. |
| US12128489B2 |
Blade-height optimization indicator for a table saw
A blade-height optimization indicator for a table saw determines based on the rotational position of one or more blade guards of the table saw as they are displaced by a workpiece being cut whether the blade-height of the table saw is optimized relative to the thickness of the workpiece and provides a visual GO/NO-GO indication depending on whether the blade height is determined to be optimized. |
| US12128482B2 |
Diamond joined body and method for manufacturing diamond joined body
A diamond joined body is a diamond joined body including a hard substrate and a polycrystalline diamond layer arranged on the hard substrate, wherein an area ratio of carbon grains in a region of the hard substrate is less than 0.03%, the region being a region enclosed by an interface between the hard substrate and the polycrystalline diamond layer and an imaginary line x in a cross section parallel to a normal direction of the interface, the imaginary line x being parallel to the interface on the hard substrate side and having a distance of 500 μm from the interface. |
| US12128481B2 |
Systems and methods for removing build material from additively manufactured parts
A component formed using an additive manufacturing system, the component includes an exterior surface, an interior cavity, at least one powder removal device disposed within the interior cavity and adjacent to the exterior surface, wherein the at least one powder removal device is configured to remove un-sintered and partially sintered powder from the component; and at least one exit port defined in the exterior surface to facilitate egress of the un-sintered and partially sintered powder out of the component. |
| US12128478B2 |
Method and apparatus for calibrating optical elements
We describe a calibration method for calibrating one or more optical elements of an additive layer manufacturing apparatus useable for producing a three-dimensional workpiece, the method comprising: projecting, using the one or more optical elements, an optical pattern onto a material in order to prepare, from said material, solidified material layers using an additive layer manufacturing technique to form a test sample; determining a geometry of the test sample; comparing the determined geometry with a nominal geometry to generate calibration data; and calibrating the one or more optical elements using said calibration data. |
| US12128469B2 |
Outward direction pipe fitting swage machine systems and methods
Techniques for implementing and/or operating a system that includes a pipe fitting to be secured to a pipe segment, in which the pipe fitting includes a grab ring having a grab notch and a fitting jacket to be conformally deformed around tubing of the pipe segment to facilitate securing the pipe fitting to the pipe segment. The system includes a swage machine, which includes a grab plate having a grab tab that matingly interlocks with the grab notch to facilitate securing the pipe fitting to the swage machine, a die plate including a die that opens away from the grab plate, and a swaging actuator secured to the die plate. The swage machine operates the swaging actuator to move the die plate over the fitting jacket in an outwardly axial direction away from the grab plate to facilitate conformally deforming the fitting jacket around the tubing of the pipe segment. |
| US12128465B2 |
Rolling apparatus
A rolling apparatus, including a stand, at least two rolls, which are attached to the stand by chocks and are displaceable in relation to one another in the axial direction, and at least one axial displacing device, which is assigned to a chock of at least one of the rolls and can act on this chock. The axial displacing device has a fixed block, at least one displaceable bending block and at least one displacing cylinder, which is assigned to the bending block and by which the bending block can be displaced in relation to the fixed block. The fixed block is of a multipart form. |
| US12128464B2 |
Corrugated-flat rolling composite method for steel/aluminum/aluminum alloy laminated composite plates
Disclosed is a corrugated-flat rolling composite method for a steel/aluminum/aluminum alloy laminated composite plate. According to the method, a steel/aluminum laminated composite plate with a good plate shape and a firmly bonded interface is prepared, the corrugated cold rolling with a large thickness ratio is utilized to enhance the deformation of the interface to be bonded, and the deformation of constituent metals is coordinated to solve the problem that the steel-aluminum interface is not deformed. Then the deformation of constituents is coordinated by the interfacial corrugated-flat hot rolling to achieve the bonding of aluminum and aluminum alloy surfaces and prepare a high-performance steel/aluminum/aluminum alloy laminated composite plate. Taking the advantage that the interface oxidation has little effect on the bonding of aluminum and aluminum alloy, the problem of anti-oxidation in the composite process is eliminated, thereby the problem of low interfacial bonding strength is solved due to a fact that the interfacial shear becomes weak and the interfacial bonding mainly depends on the hot-press action when the steel and aluminum bonding surface approaches the neutral layer in the rolling process of a steel/aluminum/aluminum alloy laminated composite plate with a thickness more than 4 mm, and the problem of uncoordinated deformation is solved due to the large difference in the properties of steel, aluminum and aluminum alloy. |
| US12128461B2 |
Automated portable container cleaning
A container cleaning apparatus includes a frame and a platform assembly pivotably coupled to the frame. The platform assembly includes a platform, guide walls coupled to the platform, a back wall coupled to the platform, and a front gate, the front gate slidingly coupled to the platform. The container cleaning apparatus also includes a fork assembly, the fork assembly including a fork movable between a locked position and an unlocked position and a cleaning nozzle assembly. |
| US12128459B2 |
Multi-frequency reduction of fluid droplet
A signal generator has a generator output. The signal generator is configured to generate first and second signals at the generator output. The first signal has a first frequency, and the second signal has a second frequency. Switching circuitry has a circuitry input and a circuitry output. The circuitry input is coupled to the generator output. The circuitry output is adapted to be coupled to an ultrasonic transducer mechanically coupled with a surface. The switching circuitry is configured to: provide the first signal to the ultrasonic transducer at the first frequency to reduce a fluid droplet on the surface from a first size to a second size; and provide the second signal to the ultrasonic transducer at the second frequency to reduce the fluid droplet from the second size to a third size. |
| US12128456B2 |
Megasonic clean with cavity property monitoring
A method of cleaning a substrate in a megasonic cleaning chamber, comprises: flowing a cleaning fluid through a supply tube in a megasonic cleaning chamber toward a substrate; using a megasonic transducer to generate megasonic waves through the cleaning fluid and create cavities in the cleaning fluid; and using one or more sensors to determine properties of the cavities in-situ based on emissions received from the cavities. A non-transitory computer readable medium has instructions stored thereon that, when executed, causes the method to be performed. |
| US12128452B2 |
Multifunctional single wafer soaking-spinning-cleaning device and wafer processing method
The present invention discloses a multifunctional single wafer soaking-spinning-cleaning device and a wafer processing method. The method includes a device providing step, a first lifting step, a wafer placing step, a second lifting step, a soaking step, and a third lifting steps, and a spinning cleaning step. The device providing step includes providing a multifunctional single wafer immersion and spin cleaning device, the device has a spin drive device, a wafer turntable, and a wafer receiving tray. A soaking tank is formed on the wafer receiving tray, and a watertight contact gasket is disposed on the wafer receiving tray to contact the wafer water-tightly such that in the soaking step, an appropriate water level of the liquid medicine can be accumulated to fully soak the wafer. |
| US12128447B2 |
Method for separating and classifying waste, in particular packaging
Disclosed is a system and a method for classifying articles in a flow of articles to be separated, the flow of articles to be separated being installed on a conveying device, including: —an image acquisition member installed so as to be able to acquire at least one image of a portion of the flow of articles to be separated; —a first overhanging light source, which emits in the visible spectrum and illuminates the portion of the flow of articles to be separated, the at least one image of which is acquired by the image acquisition member; a classification member capable of classifying the articles of the portion of the flow of articles to be separated according to the acquired image; and at least one second light source, of a different nature than the first light source, allowing additional visual information to appear on the acquired image. |
| US12128444B2 |
Broadband ultrasound transducers and related methods
Broadband ultrasound transducers and related methods are disclosed herein. An example ultrasonic transducer disclosed herein includes a substrate and a first membrane supported by the substrate. The first membrane is to exhibit a first frequency response when oscillated. The example ultrasonic transducer includes a second membrane supported by the substrate. The second membrane is to exhibit a second frequency response different from the first frequency response when oscillated. The example ultrasonic transducer includes a third membrane supported by the substrate. The third membrane is to exhibit one of the second frequency response or a third frequency response different from the first frequency response and the second frequency response when oscillated. A shape of the first membrane is to differ from a shape of the second membrane and a shape of the third membrane. |
| US12128443B2 |
IC die, probe and ultrasound system
An integrated circuit die is disclosed that comprises a substrate defining a plurality of circuit elements; a sensor region on the substrate, the sensor region comprising a layer stack defining a plurality of CMUT (capacitive micromachined ultrasound transducer) cells; and an interposer region on the substrate adjacent to the sensor region. The interposer region comprises a further layer stack including conductive connections to the circuit elements and the CMUT cells, the conductive connections connected to a plurality of conductive contact regions on an upper surface of the interposer region, the conductive contact regions including external contacts for contacting the integrated circuit die to a connection cable and mounting pads for mounting a passive component on the upper surface. A probe including such an integrated circuit die an ultrasound system including such a probe are also disclosed. |
| US12128442B2 |
Coated fluid handling components and methods for protecting and extending the service life of fluid handling components
Coating compositions for coating fluid handling components, and related methods, may include in some aspects a coating composition having a trifunctional silane, a silanol, and a filler. The coating composition may be applied to a surface of a fluid handling component that is configured to be exposed to a fluid. The coating composition may be applied to at least partially cover or coat the surface. The coating composition may be configured to chemically bond with a cured primer composition that includes an epoxy. |
| US12128441B2 |
UV irradiation apparatus for coating systems and quality assurance method
A UV irradiation apparatus for coating systems that coat rigid or film-like workpieces, in particular furniture parts, having a transport apparatus for transporting workpieces provided with coating material from an inlet to an outlet through the UV irradiation apparatus, a UV light source arranged above the transport apparatus that irradiates the coated workpieces with UV light in an irradiation region between the inlet and the outlet, and a reflector or cover which shields the UV light source upward. A housing covers the irradiation region and the UV light source, which generally extends above the transport apparatus. A sensor of a measuring apparatus for direct or indirect automated measurement of radiant flux of the UV light source is arranged in the housing, and the sensor is in particular fitted fixed or movably on the housing or a holder. A method for quality assurance using this UV irradiation apparatus is also provided. |
| US12128437B2 |
All-plastic external foam pump and foam generating method thereof
An all-plastic external foam pump, including an actuator, a fixing member, a plunger, an elastic member, a cylinder body, and a straw, is provided. One end of the fixing member is fixed or detachably connected to the actuator, and the other end is fixed or detachably connected to the plunger. The fixing member is at least partially accommodated in the cylinder body. One end of the plunger is penetrated into the elastic member. The straw is installed on one end of the cylinder body. A pulling rod is disposed in the plunger. The pulling rod is disposed in linkage with the plunger. The elastic member is made of a recyclable elastic material. A liquid mixing portion is disposed in the fixing member. |
| US12128436B1 |
Air-atomizing electrostatic spray system
A spray system includes a spray device with a housing enclosing an electrostatic power supply that generates an electrostatic charging voltage and a nozzle assembly including a liquid tip that receives a spray liquid and an air stream and emits an atomized spray and an electrode coupled to receive the electrostatic charging voltage and configured to inductively charge the spray. A base unit includes a liquid source that supplies the spray liquid, an air source that supplies the air stream and a power source that supplies power for the electrostatic power supply. A tether couples the spray device to the base unit. The tether includes a liquid supply line coupling the liquid source to the liquid tip, an air supply line coupling the air source to the liquid tip, and a power supply line coupling the power source to the electrostatic power supply. |
| US12128427B2 |
Method of controlling centrifugal separator and centrifugal separator
A centrifugal separator and a method of controlling a centrifugal separator are disclosed. The centrifugal separator includes a separator rotor delimiting a separation space. At least one tube extends from at least one radially outer portion of the separation space towards a central portion of the separator rotor. The method includes inter alia changing a rotational speed of the separator rotor from a first rotational speed to a second rotational speed, such that a heavy phase accumulation at a periphery of the separation space is displaced in a circumferential direction. |
| US12128424B2 |
Methods and systems for negative ion-based pollution reduction
Provided are purification systems and methods of using such systems for purifying various environments, such as indoor air, outdoor air, vehicle emissions, and industrial emissions. A purification system comprises an ionizing purifier having a substrate and an active coating. The active coating comprises a pyroelectric and/or piezoelectric material. During the operation, an incoming stream is directed toward the active coating while controlling the average pressure exerting on the active coating. This contact between the incoming stream and the active coating generates negative ions from components of the incoming stream via change in temperature and pressure/force/vibration, etc. The negative ions then interact with pollutants, transforming them into safe, purified materials of the outgoing stream. Unlike the pollutants in the incoming stream, the purified materials are non-harmful, and/or can be easily removed from the outgoing stream, e.g., by filtering and/or other separation techniques. |
| US12128423B2 |
Material separation system
A material separator system including a separation device to separate at least a first group and a second group of material from an incoming stream of material; the stream of material laying on a conveyor belt and being carried along a longitudinal axis to a separation device; the material separator system including at least one air nozzle adapted to blow air between the conveyor belt and the support table in order to create an air-cushion in-between. |
| US12128420B2 |
Work machine with belt tensioning system and method
A work machine having a belt tensioning system is described. A belt is engaged with an engine drive sheave and a driven sheave of a rotor having a plurality of cutting tools configured for reducing wood infeed material. An idler pulley is mounted to an idler arm that is hinged to the machine frame. An actuator is hinged to the idler arm and the frame. The actuator may be extended and retracted in order to press the idler pulley into stronger and weaker engagement with the belt in order to set the desired amount of tension in the belt. One or more sensors may be used to sense the amount of tension in the belt, and the one or more sensors may be in communication with a control system that controls the actuator to monitor and adjust the belt tension so that it is maintained within desired limits. |
| US12128418B2 |
Liner assembly for ore grinding mill
The present invention provides a system and method for more efficient utilization of comminution mills. Sensors are provided in the liners placed within the mill shell. The sensors may include RFID tags, liner wear profile sensors (e.g., such as an ultrasonic sensor), an inertial sensor (preferably included both an inclinometer and an accelerometer, and an acoustic sensor, among others. When the liners are installed in the shell, the RFID tag is used to register the location of the liner within the shell. In operation, the information provided by the sensors is collected by a data transmission unit and sent by transmitter over the air to a computer having an antenna and receiver for such data. The data is correlated and the data is reviewable in real time while the mill is in running. |
| US12128414B2 |
Automated method for performing an assay
An automated method for performing an assay of the present disclosure can be performed in a microfluidic device that is a lateral flow device having numerous features to ensure correct operation of the device under gravity, such as vent pockets for enabling the flow of sample fluid from one chamber to the next when the vent pocket is unsealed. Each chamber can have a reagent recess proximal to an inlet end of the chamber. A reagent pellet formed in a reagent recess can be effectively mixed with a sample as the sample flows into the chamber. A flexible circuit with patterned metallic electrical components disposed on a heat stable material can be in direct contact with fluid in the chambers and has resistive heating elements aligned with, for example, a chamber for performing an amplification reaction. A lateral flow detection chamber can include a capillary pool proximal to a sample receiving end of a lateral flow strip, providing effective mixing and dispersion of a sample with detection particles, as well as enhancing, uniformity of particle migration on the detection strip. The microfluidic device can be configured to be hermetically sealed, thereby preventing contamination of a testing environment. |
| US12128413B2 |
Test device
A test device includes a housing and a carrier detachable from the housing. The housing includes a socket, and the carrier contains a testing element, and the carrier along with the testing element therein is capable of being inserted into the housing through the socket. The housing includes a blocking structure and a locking structure. The blocking structure and the locking structure are integrated to form a locking component. When the carrier is inserted into the housing, and a position of the carrier is locked by the locking structure, the carrier is abutted against the blocking structure. The carrier keeps stable after being inserted into the housing; and the carrier is located in the same position for each insertion. |
| US12128412B2 |
Specimen container for specimen pre-processing
A specimen container has a vessel having a reservoir and a specimen collection region. The specimen container also has a sleeve located within the vessel and moveable in the direction of the reservoir. Movement of the sleeve in the direction of the reservoir results in the specimen collection region and reservoir being brought into fluid communication with each other. |
| US12128410B2 |
Integrated microfluidic system for generation of droplets
A microfluidic apparatus includes a microfluidic chip for MicroOrganoSpheres (MOS) generation. A first channel is defined in a surface of the microfluidic chip and includes: a droplet generation portion including an inlet portion, a junction between the inlet portion and an emulsifying fluid channel, and a chamber downstream of the junction. A cross-sectional area of the chamber is larger than that of the inlet portion. The first channel includes a polymerization portion downstream of the droplet generation portion, the polymerization portion having a serpentine configuration. The apparatus includes a cartridge for MOS demulsification, including: a collection container; a substrate disposed on the collection container, and a membrane disposed between the collection container and the surface of the substrate. A second channel is defined in the surface of the substrate that faces the collection container and is fluidically connected to an output of the polymerization portion of the first channel. |
| US12128409B2 |
Microchip and microparticle fractionating device
There is provided a microchip comprising: a main flow path through which a liquid containing microparticles flows; and a branch flow path that branches from the main flow path. A cross-sectional area of a portion of the main flow path is substantially constant up to a branch start position or decreases toward the branch start position, and a radius of curvature R of a side wall that connects a side wall of the main flow path and a side wall of the branch flow path is 0.5 mm or less and more than 0 mm. |
| US12128405B2 |
Microfluidic valve and method of making same
The present technology provides for a microfluidic substrate configured to carry out PCR on a number of polynucleotide-containing samples in parallel. The substrate can be a single-layer substrate in a microfluidic cartridge. Also provided are a method of making a microfluidic cartridge comprising such a substrate. Still further disclosed are a microfluidic valve suitable for use in isolating a PCR chamber in a microfluidic substrate, and a method of making such a valve. |
| US12128403B2 |
Fluid delivery methods
Provided herein is a fluid delivery method for permeabilizing a biological sample. The method includes delivering the fluid to a first substrate and/or a second substrate. At least one of the first substrate and the second substrate includes a spacer. The method further includes assembling, subsequent to the delivering, a chamber comprising the first substrate, the second substrate, the biological sample, and the spacer. The spacer may be disposed between the first substrate and second substrate. The spacer may be configured to maintain the fluid within the chamber and maintain a separation distance between the first substrate and the second substrate. The spacer may be positioned to at least partially surround an area on the first substrate on which the biological sample is disposed and/or at least partially surround the array disposed on the second substrate. |
| US12128401B2 |
Microfluidic module and method of fabricating the microfluidic module
Provided is a microfluidic film including a first microfluidic film including a first base film, a first microchannel, which is formed on the first base film and through which a fluid flows, and a first through passage, which is configured to pass through the first base film, and a second microfluidic film including a second base film being stacked on the first base film and a second through passage, which is configured to pass through the second base film and communicates with the first through passage. |
| US12128400B2 |
High-speed screening and analysis system for reaction optimization
The present invention relates to a high-speed screening and analysis system for reaction optimization. More specifically, the present invention provides a system capable of analyzing samples at low cost through control of fluids using hydrophilic plate-like material (for example, paper), and of analyzing chemical reactions of a sample with a plurality of materials simultaneously, thereby allowing samples to be analyzed rapidly. |
| US12128385B2 |
Ternary prussian blue analogue and method of preparing the same
Provided are a catalyst and a method of preparing the same. The catalyst has a ternary Prussian blue analogue having transition metals M1, M2, and M3 and represented by the Formula (1) as defined herein, and can be used as a catalyst for oxygen evolution reaction. The method includes separately dissolving transition metal salts, ferrocyanide of alkali metals, and alkali metal salts in different solutions; adding the first two solutions to the third solution; mixing; precipitating; and drying. The ternary Prussian blue analogue catalyst is prepared by a simple and low-energy-consuming co-precipitation method, and the ternary Prussian blue analogue exhibit excellent electrocatalytic property through the synergistic effect of multiple transition metals. |
| US12128382B1 |
Cellulous nanofiber aerogels-based bio unit for sequestering flow back CO2 after hydraulic fracturing operations
Devices, methods, and systems for carbon dioxide (CO2) sequestration using a cellulose nanofiber (CNF) aerogel, having a monolithic structure. The monolithic structure includes an aerogel matrix, a plurality of crosslinked CNFs, and a plurality of cellulose nanocrystal acetone (a-CNC) suspension particles, where the plurality of crosslinked CNFs and the plurality of a-CNC suspension particles are dispersed throughout the aerogel matrix. Systems and methods for CO2 sequestration include locating a CO2 producing process, separating, using a first membrane system, a feed stream into a mixed solid and liquid stream and a first gas stream and separating, using a second membrane system, the first gas stream to produce a second gas stream and a CO2 rich stream. Systems and methods further include directing the CO2 rich stream to a cellulose nanofiber (CNF) aerogel unit and adsorbing CO2 from the CO2 rich stream. |
| US12128379B2 |
Fluidized bed granulator or fluidized bed/spouted bed granulator
A fluidized bed or fluidized bed/spouted bed granulator into which urea seed particles, an aqueous urea solution and air are introduced to produce urea particles with an average particle size of 1 mm or more. The granulator includes a box-shaped granulation chamber with a bottom floor, a top and side surfaces. Inner wall surfaces of the chamber are of a metal plate material, an upper part of the side or top surfaces includes an exhaust outlet, the side surfaces or top surface includes an inlet for introducing the seed particles, the side surfaces include a collection port for the particles, the aqueous urea solution is introduced from the bottom floor or the side surfaces, the air is introduced from the bottom floor or the bottom floor and the side surfaces, and at least a portion of the inner wall surfaces of the granulation chamber is treated by surface roughening. |
| US12128378B2 |
Use of renewable energy in olefin synthesis
An olefin synthesis plant comprising: a feed pretreatment section configured to pretreat a feed stream; a pyrolysis section comprising one or more pyrolysis reactors configured to crack hydrocarbons in the feed stream in the presence of a diluent to produce a cracked gas stream; a primary fractionation and compression section configured to provide heat recovery from and quenching of the cracked gas stream; remove a component from the cracked gas stream; and compress the cracked gas stream, thus providing a compressed cracked gas stream; and/or a product separation section configured to separate a product olefin stream from the compressed cracked gas stream, wherein the olefin synthesis plant is configured such that, relative to a conventional olefin synthesis plant, more of the energy and/or the net energy required by the olefin synthesis plant and/or one or more sections thereof, is provided by a non-carbon based and/or renewable energy source and/or electricity. |
| US12128374B2 |
Mixer for a food product including a displaceable stator
A mixer for a food product includes a vessel, an stator arranged in the vessel, and a rotor to rotate the food product relative the stator. The stator is displaceable relative the rotor by a movement along a stator guide. The stator guide includes an interior cavity being enclosed by a wall extending into the vessel, and a first magnetizable material is arranged inside the cavity. The stator includes a second magnetizable material, wherein a magnetic field between the first and second magnetizable materials generates a force that moves the stator along the stator guide for displacement of the stator relative the rotor. |
| US12128373B2 |
3D beater
A mixer for combining food constituents into a homogeneous mass includes an eccentric drive mounted on a mixing head of the mixer, where the eccentric drive is configured to rotate around a central axis of a mixing area and rotate an offset rotational axis of a drive shaft in an orbit about the central axis of the mixing area. An angled beater attachment for the mixer further includes a top mounting portion operably coupled to the drive shaft of the stand mixer, a bottom beater portion disposed above the mixing area, and a beater support member operably coupled with a support shaft of the bottom beater portion. The bottom beater portion is driven by the drive shaft about an angled rotational axis that extends at an acute angle relative to the central axis of the mixing area. |
| US12128369B2 |
Methods and systems for in-line mixing of hydrocarbon liquids
Methods and systems of admixing hydrocarbon liquids from a plurality of tanks into a single pipeline thereof. The system may include two or more tanks positioned at a tank farm each containing a hydrocarbon liquid therein. The system may include two or more first main pipes, each connected to one of the tanks. The system may include two or more main valves, each connected to one of the first main pipes. The system may include two or more second main pipes each connected to a corresponding main valve. The system may include two or more mixing jumpers, each connected to a corresponding first main pipe, each mixing jumper to, when a corresponding main valve is closed, control hydrocarbon liquid. The system may include a mixing pipe, connected to the second main pipes and the mixing jumpers, configured to transport hydrocarbon liquid from one or more of the tanks. |
| US12128366B2 |
Monolayer, composite, gas separation material, filter, gas separation device and method for manufacturing composite
A monolayer membrane containing gelling polymer particles having at least one of a basic functional group and an acidic functional group, and having a thickness of less than 5 μm. A composite having a porous carrier and gelling polymer particles having at least any one of a basic functional group and an acidic functional group and filling up the surface pores of the porous carrier. The invention can provide a novel material capable of efficiently separating an acid gas from a mixed gas. |
| US12128364B2 |
Spinneret, device having a spinneret, method for producing a hollow fiber or hollow fiber membrane by means of a spinneret and filter
A spinning nozzle is provided for the extrusion of a hollow fiber from one or more spinning masses. An apparatus that includes a spinning nozzle, and a method for extruding a hollow fiber using the spinning nozzle, are also provided. The spinning nozzle has an inlet port for each spinning mass to be extruded. The inlet port is for introducing the spinning mass into the spinning nozzle. An outlet port for the exit of a spinning mass along an outlet axis, is also provided. A spinning mass flow channel is used to guide the spinning mass from the inlet port to the outlet port. The spinning mass flow channel includes a flow manipulation section having an inlet and an outlet and includes a flow-guiding structure for influencing a spinning mass through the spinning mass flow channel. |
| US12128363B2 |
Ultra-violet treatment of membranes and resulting membrane
A membrane having a first outer surface having a plurality of pores in a skin layer and the plurality of pores having a closed perimeter in the skin layer. The membrane having a second outer surface and a porous supporting layer connecting the first outer surface to the second outer surface. The first outer surface of the membrane is a melt-fused skin layer from exposure to ultra-violet light. |
| US12128350B2 |
Water-lean carbon dioxide absorbent and method for capturing carbon dioxide by using same
A water-lean carbon dioxide absorbent according to the present invention comprises a cyclodiamine and a polyalkylene glycol alkyl ether and further comprises an alkanolamine, wherein the absorbent shows an excellent reaction rate with carbon dioxide, is resistant to degradation due to oxygen and heat, and can greatly reduce energy consumption due to latent heat of water when regenerated, and thus leads to a water-lean carbon dioxide absorbent with improved regeneration efficiency. |
| US12128348B2 |
Dehumidification system
A dehumidification rotor 1, a desiccant air conditioner 2, a first post-regeneration exhaust pipeline 3 supplying post-regeneration exhaust from a regeneration zone 1b of the dehumidification rotor, a purge air supply pipeline 4 supplying purge air from the desiccant air conditioner to a purge zone of the dehumidification rotor, and a regeneration air supply pipeline 7 supplying regeneration air from the purge zone to the regeneration zone are provided. The desiccant air conditioner comprises a second post-regeneration exhaust pipeline 5 and an outdoor air intake pipeline 6. An indoor air intake pipeline supplying air of a dry room 9 to an absorption zone 1a of the dehumidification rotor 10, a first dry air supply pipeline 11 supplying dry air from the absorption zone to the dry room, and a second dry air supply pipeline 14 supplying dry air from the desiccant air conditioner to the indoor air intake pipeline are provided. |
| US12128340B2 |
Layered filter frame
Various embodiments relate to a filter element. The filter element includes a first filter end, second filter end, filter media, and filter frame. The second filter end is disposed axially away from the first filter end. The filter media extends axially between a first filter end and a second filter end. The filter frame is adjacent to the first filter end. The filter frame includes a first frame end, a second frame end, a first frame endwall, a second frame endwall, a first frame sidewall, and a second frame sidewall. The second frame end is disposed axially away from the first frame end. The first frame endwall extends axially away from the first frame end toward the second frame end. The second frame endwall extends axially away from the first frame end toward the second frame end. The second frame endwall is disposed longitudinally away from the first frame endwall. |
| US12128335B2 |
Filter panel for drum filters
The present invention relates to a filter panel (1) intended for a drum filter (2), said filter panel (1) having multiple filter holes (3) wherein each filter hole (3) has a length L and a width W, wherein at least a substantial amount of the filter holes (3) has a length L which is at least 1.5 times the width W, wherein the filter panel (1) has a free surface area which is higher than 81%, preferably at least 83%, more preferably at least 85%, on a side of the filter panel (1) intended to be in contact with a filter cloth of the drum filter (2). |
| US12128330B2 |
Process and system for contaminants removal
Embodiments described herein provide a method, comprising routing a bio-oil to a mixing device; routing a wash material to the mixing device; using the mixing device to form a mixture from the bio-oil and the wash material; routing the mixture to an electrostatic separator; and applying an electric field to the mixture, in the electrostatic separator, to separate the wash material from the bio-oil. |
| US12128329B1 |
Solid phase extraction disk
Solid phase extraction (SPE) disks are manufactured by introducing a series of components and/or liquid suspensions into a mold and evacuating the liquid to form a cohesive filter or SPE disk. After all the free liquid has been substantially removed, the SPE disk is removed from the mold and dried. SPE disks are for use in analytical chemistry procedures. |
| US12128326B2 |
Inflatable surfing apparatus
A water attraction having one or more inflatable areas and/or features for reducing turbulence of water flow over a ride surface is disclosed. The water attraction includes a ride surface, a water delivery section, and a recovery section. The water delivery section provides water flow on the ride surface. The ride surface may include the assembly of multiple segments and may be fully or partially inflatable. The water delivery section may include one or more water delivery mechanisms, for example, nozzles. A water delivery mechanism may deliver a water flow different from the water flows from other water delivery mechanisms. |
| US12128320B2 |
Ranking list display method in game system, and system for executing the method
A ranking list display method in a game system, which can easily execute ranking confirmation of a user, who is a ranking confirmation target, such as the user himself/herself, a friend or a rival, is provided. The ranking list display method in a game system includes determining a position in a ranking list of a game of a user who is a ranking confirmation target in relation to a display range of the ranking list which is currently displayed on a terminal, and displaying a pointer, which corresponds to the determined position in the ranking list of the user who is the ranking confirmation target in relation to the display range of the ranking list which is currently displayed on the terminal, within the display range of the ranking list which is currently displayed on the terminal. |
| US12128318B2 |
Game apparatus, game method, and game program
A game apparatus for selectively providing motivation to specific users to continue playing a game, which may include a log information retrieval unit that retrieves log information associated with user identification information related to a plurality of registered users, a game processing unit that starts playing a game and progresses the game based on operation information by the registered users, an index value calculation unit that calculates, for each of the registered users, an index value indicating a possibility that the registered users will not perform a predetermined action within a predetermined period based on the log information retrieved by the log information retrieval unit, and a privilege granting unit that grants a predetermined privilege providing an advantage in the game to a specific user of the plurality of registered users based on the index value calculated by the index value calculation unit for each of the registered users. |
| US12128315B2 |
Information processing system, computer-readable non-transitory storage medium storing therein information processing program, information processing apparatus, and information processing method
An exemplary information processing system is configured to create a route formed by arranging, in a virtual space, a plurality of route parts each associated with a design; determine whether the route created by the user contains a forbidden symbol or a forbidden word. When the route created by the user contains a forbidden symbol or a forbidden word, uploading of the route created by the user to the server is prohibited. |
| US12128314B2 |
Systems and methods for providing multi-part persistent content
A method for providing multi-part persistent content includes requesting a content item from a content server, and receiving a first portion of a multi-part content item. The first portion of the multi-part content item is displayed to a user of the client device via a first application executed by the client device. The method also includes providing an authentication token and an identification of a state of execution of the multi-part content item to the content server, and subsequently requesting a second content item, the request comprising the authentication token. The method also includes receiving a second portion of the multi-part content item, the second portion of the multi-part content item displayed to the user of the client device via a different, second application executed by the client device. The second portion is selected by the content server based on the state of execution of the multi-part content item. |
| US12128312B2 |
Method and apparatus for prompting that virtual object is attacked, terminal, and storage medium
A method and an apparatus includes prompting that a virtual object is attacked. The method includes: displaying a user interface (UI) including a target virtual object located in a virtual environment. A being-attacked direction of the target virtual object is obtained. A display position of the being-attacked direction prompt information is obtained according to the being-attacked direction. The being-attacked direction prompt information is used for indicating the being-attacked direction. The being-attacked direction prompt information is displayed in the UI according to the display position. The being-attacked direction is prompted, and content of the being-attacked prompt is diversified. |
| US12128308B2 |
Game environment customized generation of gaming music
System, process and device configurations are provided for game environment customized generation of gaming music. A method can include detecting a gameplay location for a game environment of an electronic game and at least one environmental parameter for the gameplay location. Gaming music based may be updated based on the at least one environmental parameter to account for one or more of proximity to gaming objects and landscape descriptions for openness and enclosed spaces. Gameplay locations may be detected based on a mapping of the game environment for two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) mapping. Gaming music may be updated to adjust parameters for generating the gaming music based on emotional impact data of the location and direction of one or more objects in the gameplay location relative to a user character. Coordination of music and game environments may provide an immersive and intuitive sense of objects. |
| US12128304B2 |
Altering computer game tiles having multiple matchable ends
Disclosed herein are systems and methods for altering display of selectable objects having multiple matchable ends in a computer game, comprising displaying a plurality of selectable objects of a computer game displayed by a client device, each of the plurality of selectable objects initially has a plurality of separable ends, each of the plurality of separable ends of each of the plurality of selectable objects is marked with one of a plurality of patterns, receiving user input comprising a match indication of one or more matches between separable ends of at least two of the selectable objects marked with a common pattern, and altering the display of one or more of the at least two selectable objects by breaking away and removing the matched separable end in case the match(s) indicated by the match indication is correct. |
| US12128300B2 |
Dynamic allocation of split control in a video game
A method includes: executing a video game by a cloud gaming computer; streaming, by a video server over a network, video generated from the executing video game to a primary client device and to one or more secondary client devices; determining an allocation of commands mapped to a first controller device operably connected to the primary client device, the allocation assigning different portions of the commands for control via the first controller and via one or more second controllers associated with the one or more secondary client devices; receiving, over the network by an input aggregation server, input data from the primary client device and the secondary client devices, and generating combined input data using the input data, that defines the commands for the video game; applying, by the cloud gaming computer, the combined input data to drive the execution of the video game. |
| US12128292B2 |
High wheel skate
High W-Heels are stylish mobility devices, worn on each foot designed left and right, combining wheeled chassis below attached to fashionable boot above. Their unique three wheeled chassis design, featuring two same sized smaller diameter wheels in front (attached by axle) and a single larger diameter (high) wheel in the back, forms a triangle which provides the user the desirable combined stability of roller skates with the agility of roller blades. This forward leaning (high wheel) design aids momentum and promotes good posture while offering the renowned fashion of a stylish high-heeled demi-boot. |
| US12128291B2 |
Support and suspension assembly for a snow sports board
Disclosed is a support and suspension assembly for a snow sports board. The assembly includes a base configured to be attached to a snow sports board and a frame above the base. The frame includes a first portion extending vertically upward or upward and forward to an upper end. The frame further includes a second portion extending generally rearward from the upper end of the first portion. A seat is on the second portion of the frame. A shock absorber is connected between the base and the frame. A linkage assembly is pivotably connected between the base and the first portion of the frame. |
| US12128289B2 |
Embedding a trainer in virtual reality (VR) environment using chroma-keying
A virtual reality (VR) system comprising a head-mounted display (HMD) and handheld controller set is enhanced to provide a more realistic end user VR experience. According to this disclosure, a chroma-keyed trainer is embedded in the VR environment for use in workouts. This creates the illusion that the trainer is with the user in the virtual room. To create this effect, the trainer is filmed using a chroma key setup (e.g., a green screen background) and with standard cameras. The video is used in the headset with the keyed color (green) removed. As the training video is rendered, a set of virtual reality (VR) events that have been synchronized to movements of the trainer in the training video are output to the user so that the trainer actively participates in the workout with the user. |
| US12128287B1 |
Cornhole level
A cornhole leveler is used to ensure that cornhole played on an uneven surface while maintain the cornhole board to be level. The cornhole leveler is formed with 4 walls which creates a hollow support column. The hollow column allows for the cornhole legs to be inserted into the hollow column. The support column has a support rail on opposite sides from another. Each support rail has a plurality of apertures across them allowing for pins to be inserted through the apertures to keep the cornhole leveler in place on the grass. A shelf is removably inserted through an aperture on the rear wall of the support column. |
| US12128282B2 |
Sport equipment balance accessory
The present application discloses an accessory for items of sporting equipment. Implementations may provide an accessory comprising a structure configured to be affixed to a first end of an item of sporting equipment meant to be swung or rotated, such as a baseball bat, lacrosse stick, or tennis racquet. The addition of the accessory results in movement of the center of mass of the sporting item. Implementations may be varied in weight and dimension such that the center of mass of the sporting item is moved to a location optimal for the demands of the sport and individual athletes' needs. Implementations may also provide for modifiable weight or dimension of the accessory. |
| US12128279B2 |
Golf club heads
A cast cup can include a forward portion of a golf club head, including a hosel, a face portion, and forward portions of a crown, sole, heel and toe. A rear ring can be formed separately from the cast cup and coupled to heel and toe portions of the cast cup to form a metallic club head body, such that the club head body defines a hollow interior region, a crown opening, and a sole opening. The cast cup and rear ring can be cast of titanium alloys. Composite crown and sole inserts can then be coupled to the crown opening and sole opening. The face portion of the cast cup can have a desirably complex geometry. The rear surface of the face portion of the cast cup can be modified before the rear ring is attached. |
| US12128278B2 |
Aerodynamic golf club head
An aerodynamic golf club head producing reduced aerodynamic drag forces via unique club head relationships. |
| US12128276B2 |
Systems and methods for automated evaluation and updating of golf score indices
Electronic content, including that obtained via software applications executing on client devices, pertaining to golfers' handicap indices and scoring is automatically obtained by golf clubs and other courses. Such player data can be electronically monitored and analyzed in real-time in accordance with expected score qualities and guidelines in the sport. In particular, one or more algorithms may be routinely executed to look for various data point indicators which may mean a player is manipulating his or her handicap index. The systems and methods can objectively generate an overall score for every participating player, based at least in part on deduction of points for data determined abnormal based on expected qualities. Should a player's overall score reach a predetermined flagging level, the systems and methods automatically adjust the player's handicap to promote fair play. Machine learning schema can assist in tasks such as scoring analyses and automated handicap adjustments. |
| US12128274B2 |
Adjustable pull-up bar
According to an aspect of an embodiment, an adjustable pull-up bar may include a bar, a structural mount, a lever arm, and a control system. The structural mount may be sized and configured to be attached to a stationary object. The lever arm may include a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end may be coupled to the structural mount. The distal end may be sized and configured to support the bar. The control system may be configured to adjust the height of the bar relative to the ground. |
| US12128272B2 |
Exercise machine
A pilates reformer machine has a frame with a longitudinal central extruded spine (2) extending between a first support member (4a, 4b) and a second support member (6a, 6b), a carriage (8) supporting a platform (9) moveable along the spine, at least one retention spring housed within the spine and attached to the carriage, the at least one retention spring being selectively attachable to the frame by buttons (12), the carriage being provided with sides that wrap around sides of the spine and engage with an underneath of the spine, the carriage further including a plurality of wheels receivable within tracks formed within the central spine. A leg exerciser (30) and foot bar (20) may be included in the machine. |
| US12128270B2 |
Systems and methods for neurologic rehabilitation
A method and system for rehabilitation of a patient having a physical impairment by providing repetitive motion therapy is disclosed. The system is configured to receive biomechanical data from the patient regarding repetitive movements of the patient performed using a first and second side of the body, respectively, and select, based on the data, an entrainment side according to which repetitive motion therapy is provided. The system further performs repetitive motion therapy by: providing the patient auditory stimulus comprising beat signals output at respective beat times; receiving time-stamped biomechanical data for repetitive movements performed by the patient using the entrainment side in relation to the respective beat times of the beat signals; calculating an entrainment potential for the entrainment side by comparing a timing of the repetitive movements to the timing of the beat signals; and modifying the auditory stimulus as a function of the calculated entrainment potential. |
| US12128269B2 |
Stationary exercise apparatus for indoor cycling
The present disclosure relates to a stationary exercise apparatus for indoor cycle training (1), i.e. a stationary exercise bicycle, preferably provided with a magnetic resistance unit (15). One embodiment relates to a stationary exercise bike comprising a flywheel (10) defining a radial gap (25) in the periphery wherein at least the periphery of the flywheel (10) has ferromagnetic properties, and wherein a magnetic resistance unit (15) is configured to controllably insert one, two or more magnets into said radial gap. |
| US12128263B2 |
Nose-fitting adjuster
The present invention relates to a nose-fitting adjuster. Particularly, the present invention relates to a nose-fitting adjuster, which can seal, without directly and intensely compressing the nose and a peripheral portion thereof, the corresponding portion, for a device, such as masks, goggles, gas masks, and VR headsets, that includes a portion coming in close contact with the nose region. |
| US12128257B2 |
Extracts of Isochrysis sp
The present invention relates to extracts of Isochrysis sp., preferably Tahitian Isochrysis, its cosmetic, dermatological and/or therapeutic uses and compositions and cosmetic, dermatological or therapeutic products comprising such an extract of Isochrysis sp., preferably Tahitian Isochrysis. |
| US12128252B2 |
No-view interfraction treatment target motion management using volumetric imaging
A method of the present disclosure includes identifying, based on a reference image, a full motion range of a target, wherein the full motion range of the target defines a full internal target volume (ITV). The method further includes identifying a non-target object in a motion image or the reference image. The method further includes performing a volumetric alignment of the ITV and the non-target object. The method further includes modifying a non-target to target displacement vector based on the volumetric alignment. The method further includes tracking the target based on the modified non-target to target displacement vector. |
| US12128248B2 |
Optical probe
An optical probe includes a light source configured to generate an optical signal, a plurality of waveguides configured to guide the optical signal to a target, a plurality of electrodes configured to record an electrical signal generated by the target, and a modulator configured to transmit the optical signal of the light source to at least one target waveguide from among the plurality of waveguides. |
| US12128237B2 |
System and method for loading a leadless pacemaker onto a catheter-based delivery system
A device for loading a leadless pacemaker onto a catheter-based delivery system includes a distal portion and a proximal portion. The distal portion includes a retention feature configured to receive the leadless pacemaker. The proximal portion is proximal the distal portion and includes a funneling structure opening toward the retention feature. The distal and proximal portions of the device are configured such that, when a distal end of the catheter-based delivery system is brought towards the proximal portion of the loading device and the leadless pacemaker is retained by the retention feature, the funneling structure guides features of the distal end of the catheter-based delivery system through an opening in an attachment feature located at a proximal end of the leadless pacemaker. |
| US12128232B2 |
Burr hole plug
A burr hole plug includes a base member shaped and dimensioned for position withing an aperture defined by a burr hole and a cover member shaped and dimensioned for placement over the base member to fully close the bur hole and retain a stimulation lead passing through the burr hole in place. |
| US12128231B2 |
Methods of treatment using treatment applicator with protected electrodes
Described herein are methods of treating a tissue using a treatment tip apparatus (e.g., devices, systems, etc.) including one, or more preferably a plurality, of electrodes that are protected by an electrode partition, such as an electrode housing (which may be retractable) until pressed against the tissue for deployment of the electrodes and delivery of a therapeutic treatment. In particular, these methods may include the use of a plurality of treatment electrodes (e.g., needle electrodes) and in some examples may include for the delivery of nanosecond pulsed electric fields. |
| US12128229B2 |
Oral mucosal electroporation device and use thereof
A device for electroporating cells of a mammalian mucosal membrane includes a housing, an electrode microneedle plate, a voltage return electrode coupled to the housing, and an energy source. The energy source is configured to generate and deliver through the electrode microneedle plate and the voltage return electrode at least one pulse of electrical energy having an electric potential sufficient to electroporate the cells. The electrode microneedle plate is configured to provide an even distribution of a pharmaceutical formulation from the housing and to the mucosal membrane. The electrode microneedle plate includes a plurality of microneedles that are configured to contact the mucosal membrane, deliver the pharmaceutical formulation to a specific depth, and deliver the at least one pulse of ergy to the cells. |
| US12128227B2 |
Manufacture of an impeller
Apparatus and methods are described including manufacturing an impeller by forming a structure having first and second bushings at proximal and distal ends of the structure, the first and second bushings being connected to one another by at least one elongate element. The elongate element is caused to radially expand and form at least one helical elongate element, at least partially by axially compressing the structure. The helical elongate element is coated with a coupling agent configured to enhance bonding between the helical elongate element and an elastomeric layer. The coated helical elongate element is coated with the elastomeric layer. Subsequently, an elastomeric film is coupled to the helical elongate element, such that the helical elongate element with the elastomeric film coupled thereto defines a blade of the impeller. Other applications are also described. |
| US12128223B2 |
Syringe adapter for medication
Improved apparatus for use with medication in fluid form, which is particularly beneficial for medications having a relatively high viscosity. The disclosed syringe adapter has an opening that is relatively large, as compared to a conventional needle, and thus affixing the disclosed syringe adapter to a syringe improves syringeability of higher-viscosity medications. Some embodiments feature a lateral extension that prevents inserting the syringe adapter too far into a medicine bottle, and some embodiments feature a component that assists in firmly grasping. When the disclosed syringe adapter is affixed to a pistol-grip or tab-handled syringe, the medication withdrawn into the pistol-grip syringe can be more easily administered from the syringe barrel. In some embodiments, the syringe adapter will be replaced with a needle prior to injecting the medication, while in some other embodiments, the needle is affixed to the in-place syringe adapter for the injection. In yet other embodiments, the needle is affixed to a needle holder that, in turn, is affixed to the in-place syringe adapter for the injection. |
| US12128218B2 |
Needleless epidermal syringe for needle-free injection of active ingredient-containing solution
A needleless epidermal syringe includes an injector housing, a gas cartridge, and a piston that moves under the pressure produced by a release of gas from the gas cartridge. Movement is in particular linearly, inside the injector housing. The pressure can be transmitted by the piston onto an active substance-containing solution, and enables its delivery to the subcutaneous tissue via an administering opening in the needleless epidermal syringe upon placing it on the skin. The needleless epidermal syringe includes a lever element, upon the activation of which the gas cartridge is pressed in order to release gas onto a nozzle included in the injector housing and tapering towards the gas cartridge. This releases gas in order to move the piston when the active substance-containing solution is injected. |
| US12128217B2 |
Automatic drug delivery devices
The invention provides in one aspect a drug delivery device comprising a drug container assembly containing a drug, and a plunger positioned within the container assembly, the drug container assembly having an outlet for dispensing the drug, wherein, in an initial position, the outlet is sealed; a drive mechanism comprising a first stored energy source operable to apply pressure on the plunger or the drug container to pressurise the drug, and a first release mechanism operable to unseal the outlet after the drug has been pressurised. In another aspect, there is provided a drug delivery device comprising a housing, including an external housing portion configured to be held in use and a drug containing portion containing a drug, a needle assembly comprising a needle fixed to a needle hub, the needle hub configured to move relative to the drug containing portion from an initial position within the housing to an insertion position in which the needle extends beyond the housing, a first stored energy source configured to move the needle hub from the initial position to the insertion position, and a plunger within the housing and configured to move relative to the drug containing portion to eject the drug through the needle when the needle is in the insertion position. |
| US12128216B2 |
Medical device data integration apparatus and methods
Methods, systems, and apparatuses for integrating medical device data are disclosed. In an example embodiment, a server receives infusion therapy progress data that is generated by an infusion pump and renal failure therapy progress data that is generated by a renal failure therapy machine. The server also receives physiological data that is generated by at least one physiological sensor. The server determines fluid balance data based on a difference between the infusion therapy progress data and the renal failure therapy progress data. The server stores the fluid balance data in conjunction with hemodynamic information from the physiological data to a patient's medical record. |
| US12128215B2 |
Drug delivery device with integrated optical-based glucose monitor
Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to approaches for more efficiently measuring glucose levels using a wearable drug delivery device. In some embodiments, the wearable drug delivery device may include a needle deployment component including a cannula and an optical conduit deployable into a user, the cannula operable to deliver a liquid drug to the user. The wearable drug delivery device may further include a glucose monitor including an optical sensor, the optical sensor operable to measure a light output received via the optical conduit. |
| US12128214B2 |
Intelligent drug delivery system
A controller and associated multi-axis sensor system for augmenting the automatic intelligent delivery of one or more drugs is provided. The controller and associated multi-axial sensor system are based on the detection and determination of particular physical lifestyle events. As a specific example, a pump augmentation system includes a six-axis accelerometer sensor, a gyroscopic pitch sensor and a controller. The controller is configured to receive motion data from the six-axis accelerometer sensor and orientation data from the gyroscopic pitch sensor. The controller provides a pump instruction signal for changing a delivery rate of a drug to a user based on the motion data and the orientation data. The system and methods are particularly suited for treating a user with Parkinson's disease. |
| US12128211B2 |
Cassette assembly for ambulatory drug pump
A cassette for attachment and use with an infusion pump apparatus. The cassette head having a low profile cassette head for attaching to the infusion pump apparatus and a flexible reservoir attached to the cassette head that can be filled with a fluid to be administered to a patient. The reservoir is enclosed in a flexible cover attached to the cassette. The flexibility of the cover and the reservoir inhibits the cassette head from disengaging from the infusion pump apparatus and allows the infusion pump apparatus to be primed by squeezing or pressing the cover and reservoir. |
| US12128210B2 |
Multi-language/multi-processor infusion pump assembly
An infusion pump assembly includes a reservoir assembly configured to contain an infusible fluid. A motor assembly is configured to act upon the reservoir assembly and dispense at least a portion of the infusible fluid contained within the reservoir assembly. Processing logic is configured to control the motor assembly. The processing logic includes a primary microprocessor configured to execute one or more primary applications written in a first computer language; and a safety microprocessor configured to execute one or more safety applications written in a second computer language. |
| US12128206B2 |
Antimicrobial needleless connector or catheter
A disclosed antimicrobial medical device includes a fluid transfer device configured to couple between a patient and a fluid reservoir, a fluid pathway extending through the fluid transfer device, a first electrode coupled to the fluid transfer device, and a second electrode coupled to the fluid transfer device and spaced apart from the first electrode. The first electrode includes a first conductive material and the second electrode includes a second conductive material different from the first conductive material. The second electrode is configured to form a galvanic cell with the first electrode. |
| US12128205B1 |
Hub assembly with a self-closing valve for use with a syringe
The present development is a connection hub assembly for use with a syringe barrel or an IV line. The connection hub assembly includes a connection hub and a self-sealing valve that prevents blood, fluid or air, from flowing out of the connection hub assembly as the syringe barrel is removed. A retaining ring adapted to complement the self-sealing valve holds the valve in position in the connection hub. The connection hub is further attached to a needle, or maintained in a catheter, cannula or lumen. |
| US12128202B1 |
Disposable topical application system
A disposable topical application system having a substantially flexible and separable sterile container having a dispensable product, and a sterile applicator. The separable container formed of two major sections, such that the dispensable product is in the first section and the applicator in the second section. A fluid communication defined between the first and section sections. The second section being separable from first section, thus exposing the applicator. Application of gentle manual force pushes the dispensable product from the first section to the application, via the fluid communication therein. The dispensable product, such as lip gloss, lotion, and the like, contained in the container, is thereby permitted to flow through from the first section into the applicator. |
| US12128200B2 |
Ear cleaning devices and methods
A system and method to irrigate a user's auditory canal. A fluid can be dispensed from a reservoir through a fluid path and out through openings of a delivery element into the auditory canal. A pump may be used to facilitate the process of dispensing the fluid. The fluid can be delivered to the user's auditory canal for a predetermined period of time. Such a time period may be user selectable. The discharge from the irrigation is removed from the user's auditory canal via a discharge port located on the delivery element. The discharge exits the delivery element and proceeds to a discharge reservoir via a discharge path. A vacuum may be used to generate a negative pressure to facilitate the removal of the discharge from the auditory canal. |
| US12128196B2 |
Protective cover, methods of making and using a protective cover and kits having a protective cover
A protective cover for an affected area of a patient, particularly associated with an insertion site of a catheter or other puncture or opening in a patient's skin, comprising a body portion including an aperture, and a window portion, wherein the body portion and window portion each optionally comprises an antimicrobial composition. Aspects of the present invention provide articles, systems and kits for covering an incision, wound or catheter insertion site with a protective cover, and methods of using and making the protective cover. |
| US12128193B2 |
Extension set with a patency instrument
An extension set may include a tube, which may include a distal end, a proximal end, and an outer surface. The extension set may include a distal connector coupled to the distal end of the tube and/or a proximal connector coupled to the proximal end of the tube. The extension set may include a patency instrument disposed within the tube. The extension set may include a translation handle coupled to the outer surface of the tube. The translation handle may be configured to move along the outer surface of the tube between a proximal position and a distal position to translate the distal end of the patency instrument between a retracted position and an advanced position. In response to the distal end of the patency instrument being in the advanced position, the distal end of the patency instrument may extend beyond the distal end of the tube. |
| US12128192B2 |
Heart vent catheter and method of use
A heart vent catheter includes an elongate, flexible tube that defines a first passageway. The catheter has a distal end, a central portion, and a proximal end. A balloon is included as part of the distal end and surrounds at least a portion of the tube. A plurality of first openings are formed in the tube adjacent the balloon on the forwardmost side of the balloon. A plurality of second openings can be formed in the tube adjacent the balloon on the proximal side of the balloon. After the distal end has been inserted into a desired part of a patient's heart, such as the left ventricle, the balloon can be inflated so as to engage a part of the heart such as the mitral valve and thereby prevent undesired withdrawal of the catheter. The proximal end includes a formation that can be connected to a vacuum source. The openings in the tube in the distal end permit blood, other fluid, debris and/or air to be withdrawn from the heart through the first passageway under suction. After the surgical procedure has been completed, the balloon can be collapsed and the catheter can be withdrawn from the heart. |
| US12128190B2 |
Medical device products including liquid-drawing members
A medical device product (10) comprises a package (12) defining an interior cavity (14), an activating liquid located within the interior cavity of the package, and a medical device (18) located within the interior cavity of the package. At least one portion of the medical device is activated by absorbing an amount of the activating liquid. A liquid-drawing member (20) is located within the interior cavity of the package. The liquid-drawing member absorbs any excess activating liquid within the cavity that was not absorbed by the at least one portion of the medical device. |
| US12128187B2 |
Method for reducing the kinetosis effect for passengers of motor vehicles observing an image displayed on a display unit
A method can be utilized to reduce the kinetosis effect in passengers of motor vehicles having an autonomous and/or semi-autonomous driving mode. By means of a display unit, an image generated from image data is displayed to at least one passenger in a display area of the display unit while the motor vehicle is moving. The method may involve estimating a future change in an acceleration of the motor vehicle and modifying the image data based on the estimated future change in acceleration by way of a correction algorithm such that an effect of a relative movement between the displayed image and the passenger is reduced. |
| US12128185B2 |
System and method for on-demand near-patient humidification
A near-patient humidification system provides vapor to a respiratory breathing circuit. The system includes an expiratory gas conduit and an inspiratory gas conduit. A patient coupling member is provided for coupling the expiratory and inspiratory gas conduits to a patient interface. A vapor injection unit is located at least partially within the housing of the patient coupling member. The vapor injection unit heats a supply of fluid into vapor and injects the vapor into the inspiratory gas passage of the patient coupling member at a vapor injection location for providing moisture to the inspiratory gas flow. A method of simultaneously and independently controlling the temperature and humidity of inspiratory gas in a respiratory breathing circuit is performed by injecting vapor having a temperature determined as a function of measured temperatures and measured humidities of the breathing gas at different locations along the breathing circuit. |
| US12128182B2 |
Aerosol delivery device with conductive inserts
The present disclosure provides aerosol delivery devices. In an example implementation, an aerosol delivery device comprises an aerosol source member that defines an outer surface and an interior area and includes a substrate material having an aerosol precursor composition associated therewith, a control body having a housing that is configured to receive the aerosol source member, an electrical energy source coupled with the housing, and a heating assembly operatively connected to the electrical energy source. The heating assembly includes a plurality of spikes that may be configured to articulate between a retracted position, in which the plurality of spikes is not in contact with the aerosol source member, and a heating position, in which the plurality of spikes pierces through the outer surface of the substrate material and into a portion of the interior area thereof. |
| US12128172B2 |
Dosage forms, packaging, and vaporization device for vaporizable formulations
A single dose vaporizable formulation including room temperature solid extracts and other botanical extracts and methods of processing and packaging single dose portions of vaporizable formulations. Also, methods of dispensing single dose portions, including segmented dose formulations and applicator-tab devices for vaporizers. A vaporizer having a heating chamber element with an indentation or cavity sized to receive a similarly-shaped, single dose vaporizable formulation. |
| US12128168B2 |
Pressure sampling and supply of negative pressure in negative pressure wound therapy
Embodiments of negative pressure wound therapy systems and methods for operating the systems are disclosed. In some embodiments, a system includes a pump assembly, canister, and a wound dressing configured to be positioned over a wound. The pump assembly, canister, and wound dressing can be fluidically connected to facilitate delivery of negative pressure to the wound. The system can be configured to deliver negative pressure based at least on a sensed pressured in a fluid flow path connecting a pump of the pump assembly and the wound dressing. The sensed pressure can be sampled, in some embodiments, synchronous with operation of the pump and can be used for controlling the pump. Increased efficiency, diminished noise and vibration caused by operation of the pump, reduced in energy usage, and better comfort for the patient can be attained. |
| US12128164B2 |
Apparatus for performing an extracorporeal blood treatment
An extracorporeal blood treatment apparatus is provided comprising a filtration unit connected to a blood circuit and to a dialysate circuit; a control unit is configured for calculating a sodium concentration value for the blood; the estimation of the sodium concentration includes the sub-step of calculating the sodium concentration value as an algebraic sum of a main contribution term based on the isoconductive sodium concentrate and of an offset contribution term based on a concentration of at least a substance in the dialysis fluid chosen in the group including bicarbonate, potassium, acetate, lactate, citrate, magnesium, calcium, sulphate and phosphate. |
| US12128161B2 |
Sterilization device, air filter, and filtration system
Provided are a sterilization device, an air filter, and a filtration system, which relate to the technical filed of sterilization equipment. The sterilization device includes an ultraviolet (UV) lamp module, two cover plates arranged opposite each other, and two reflecting layers, where a flow chamber which allows the air to flow therein is formed between the two cover plates, and each of the two cover plates is provided with at least one air vent communicated with the flow chamber; wherein two opposite surfaces of the two cover plates respectively have the two reflecting layers disposed thereon, and at least one of the two reflecting layers is a diffuse reflection layer; and the UV lamp module is disposed on the cover plate and is used to emit UV light into the flow chamber. |
| US12128159B2 |
Illumination lamp system having automatic switching function for sterilization
An illumination lamp system having automatic switching function for sterilization is disclosed. It contains a plurality of germicidal lighting lamp assemblies, a personnel counter, a data receiving indicator, and an ultraviolet indicator. Each germicidal lighting lamp assembly includes a lamp panel, an infrared human body sensor and a control module. The control module includes a power conversion unit, a synchronization interface, a startup circuit, a first microcontroller, and an output and input connection interface. Because the infrared human body sensor can detect the appearance of people in real time, with a synchronous voltage to switch emitting between illumination LED strips and ultraviolet germicidal light sources, in addition to effectively expanding the disinfection area, it can also safely adjust the type of light to achieve the automatic switching function for sterilization. |
| US12128158B2 |
Method of making an osteoconductive fibrous article and a medical implant comprising such osteoconductive fibrous article
The disclosure relates to a method of making a bioceramic coating on a fibrous article for use in a medical implant, comprising steps of providing an article comprising fibers made from a biocompatible, non-biodegradable polymer; coating at least the fibers that will be in contact with bone upon use as an implant with a solution of a coating polymer to result in coated fibers having a coating polymer layer; treating the coated fibers with a dispersion of bioactive ceramic particles 0.01-10 μm in a treating solvent comprising a solvent for the coating polymer in at least one step; and substantially removing the treating solvent; to result in the particles being partly embedded in the coating polymer layer of the coated fibers. |
| US12128154B2 |
Filler comprising hyaluronic acid hydrogel having excellent filling properties
The present invention has a special filling (WIE) property parameter value developed using microrheology technology, and thus exhibits improved high viscoelasticity flow properties, has low mobility when injected into skin whilst still maintaining the shape thereof, and thus has excellent soft tissue restoration properties, for example for the cheeks, breasts, nose, lips or bottom, and excellent volume expansion and wrinkle alleviation properties. |
| US12128153B2 |
Ultraviolet wand
Described herein is a decontamination device for use in vehicle applications. The decontamination device includes a device body and an ultraviolet (UV) light, and the decontamination device is 12-24 inches in length and has a narrow form factor for fitting into crevices and nooks of a vehicle. The UV light includes a first UV light source disposed on a first side of the device body and a second UV light source disposed on a second side of the device body and that is opposite the first side. The first and second UV light sources are coupled to the device body and configured to move together relative to the device body. The first UV light source is operable to emit light in an opposite direction than light emitted from the second UV light source. |
| US12128148B2 |
Bimodal ultraviolet disinfection systems and related methods
A system for disinfecting an enclosed space includes a housing, ultraviolet (UV) emitters, a sensor to detect occupancy in or entry into an enclosed space, a UV directing mechanism, and a controller. The housing includes an air flow passageway. When the UV directing mechanism is in the closed state, the UV emitters are positioned in the air flow passageway and transmission of UV electromagnetic radiation into the enclosed space is substantially blocked. UV electromagnetic radiation is transmitted into the enclosed space when the UV directing mechanism is in the at least one open state. Disinfection operations can be activated when the UV directing mechanism is in the open state or the closed state. When the UV directing mechanism is in the open state, the disinfection operation is activated when the sensor indicates no occupancy in or no entry into the enclosed space. |
| US12128145B2 |
Decontamination robot with swerve drive and scissor lift
Disclosed is a decontamination robot. The robot includes a decontamination box including at least two arrays of ultraviolet LEDs, the two arrays arranged to irradiate an object placed inside the decontamination box from at least two independent directions, the decontamination box further including an interior surface with at least 90% reflectivity of ultraviolet light. The robot also includes a drivetrain including four swerve-drive units, each swerve-drive unit capable of rotating a wheel on an axis of the wheel and capable of orienting the wheel in a plane defined by the axes of the four wheels of the four swerve-drive units, whereby the four swerve-drive units coordinate to generate translational motion of the decontamination robot on a working surface. The robot also includes a scissor lift capable of raising the decontamination box from a first position to a second position, wherein the scissor lift comprises a plurality of bars connected by a plurality of joints such that the plurality of bars form a series of crosses, and a top plate attached to a top of the decontamination box. |
| US12128144B2 |
Process for the production of biodegradable superabsorbent polymer with high absorbency under load based on styrene maleic acid copolymers and biopolymer
The invention describes a method for the production of a biodegradable superabsorbent composite polymer material, characterized by high absorbency under load. The invention also describes novel composite material made of styrene maleic acid copolymer preferably in salt form and a biopolymer, coated with biodegradable coating agents and crosslinked. |
| US12128137B2 |
Topical compositions and methods for treating skin diseases
Topical pharmaceutical compositions include tazarotene or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of tazarotenic acid and an oil-in-water emulsion vehicle that forms a lotion. The compositions are used to treat skin diseases, such as acne vulgaris. |
| US12128135B2 |
Individualized solid dosage products and a system and method for the globally integrated pharmaceutical manufacturing and its monitoring thereof
A solid dosage product having a tailored dissolution profile comprises a carrier block defining a plurality of compartments where each respective compartment is configured to receive one or more active pharmaceutical ingredient and the carrier block being digestible within an animal such that each respective active pharmaceutical ingredient is controllably released; and one or more coating layers applied to the carrier block. A method for manufacturing a solid dosage product having a tailored dissolution comprises manufacturing a digestible carrier block where the carrier block defines a plurality of compartments with each respective compartment configured to receive an active pharmaceutical ingredient; filling a respective compartment with a respective active pharmaceutical ingredient; and coating the carrier block with one or more coating layers. |
| US12128130B2 |
Injectable composition for preventing hair loss or stimulating hair growth
The present invention relates to an injectable pharmaceutical composition containing keratin for preventing hair loss or stimulating hair growth, wherein the composition is excellent in hair follicle generating and hair growth stimulating effects, and thus can be favorably used as a preventive and therapeutic agent for hair loss or a stimulating agent for hair growth. |
| US12128124B2 |
Personal care formulation
A personal care formulation is provided comprising: multistage polymer, comprising: acrylate rich stage comprising: (a) structural units of monoethylenically unsaturated non-ionic, acrylate rich stage monomer selected from C1-22 alkyl (meth)acrylates and mixtures thereof; and (b) carbosiloxane rich stage, comprising: structural units of carbosiloxane monomer of formula (I), wherein a is 0 to 3; wherein d is 0 or 1; wherein R1 is selected from hydrogen, C1-10 alkyl group and aryl group; wherein R2 is selected from hydrogen and C1-10 alkyl group; wherein R8 is —O—Si(CH3)2—O—Si(CH3)3 group; wherein Y is selected from formula (II), (III) and (IV); wherein R4 and R6 are selected from hydrogen and methyl group; wherein R3 and R5 are a C1-10 alkylene group; wherein R7 is C1-10 alkyl group; wherein b is 0 to 4 and wherein c is 0 or 1. |
| US12128123B2 |
Moldable composition for solid washing agent and method for molding the same
The present disclosure is directed to providing a moldable solid washing agent composition and an article molded from the same. The composition of the present disclosure can be stored easily at room temperature for a long time. It is applicable to a system that can be manufactured on site and can satisfy customer needs because it can be molded immediately by a simple method and the shape, size, etc. can be controlled. In addition, the solid washing agent composition disclosed in the present specification has superior compatibility with water. |
| US12128119B2 |
Essentially anhydrous hair-treatment compositions comprising a polyurethane latex polymer and bis-urea derivative
The instant disclosure relates to essentially anhydrous hair-treatment compositions. The anhydrous hair-treatment compositions typically include: one or more polyurethane latex polymers; one or more bis-urea derivatives; and one or more solvents. Additional components such as silicones, auxiliary agents, etc., can also be included. The instant disclosure also relates to kits that include the essentially anhydrous hair-treatment compositions and to methods for treating hair with the essentially anhydrous hair-treatment compositions. |
| US12128118B2 |
Aerosol dispenser containing a hairspray composition and a nitrogen propellant
An aerosol hairspray product with a spray device and a pressurizable container having a container wall which encloses a reservoir for storing a compressed gas propellant and a hairspray composition. The hairspray composition can be ethanol-based or ethanol-free. The spray properties of the product, including the spray rate and median droplet size, can be maintained throughout the lifetime of the container. |
| US12128117B2 |
Method for manufacturing porous inorganic particle and light-reflecting composition comprising porous inorganic particle
The present specification describes a method for manufacturing porous inorganic particles and a light-reflecting composition comprising porous inorganic particles. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure it is possible to provide a method for manufacturing porous inorganic particles capable of selective transmission or scattering of light having a specific wavelength range by controlling pore size and shell thickness. |
| US12128114B2 |
177Lu-DOTA-HYNIC-iPSMA as a therapeutic radiopharmaceutical targeting prostate-specific membrane antigen
The invention relates to a new lutetium-177 therapeutic radiopharmaceutical as an inhibitor of prostate-specific membrane antigen (iPSMA), wherein 1,4,7,10-tetraazacyclododecane-N,N′,N″,N″″-tetraacetic acid (DOTA) bonded to the heterocyclic molecule hydrazinonicotinamide (HYNIC), generates a rigid chemical structure that minimises the number of conformers and intramolecular hydrogen bonds, thereby producing a favourable spatial orientation of the active site (Lys(Nal)-NH—CO—NH-Glu) in the molecule, for biological recognition by the PSMA protein. The new 177Lu-DOTA-HYNIC-iPSMA radiopharmaceutical accumulates, with high affinity in vivo, in tumours that overexpress the PSMA protein, acting as a radiotherapeutic agent. The purpose of the invention is to provide a new specific radiopharmaceutical (molecular target radiopharmaceutical) for the treatment of tumours with PSMA overexpression. |
| US12128113B2 |
Polynucleotides encoding JAGGED1 for the treatment of Alagille syndrome
The invention relates to mRNA therapy for the treatment of Alagille syndrome (ALGS), mRNAs for use in the invention, when administered in vivo, encode JAGGED 1 (JAG1), isoforms thereof functional fragments thereof, and fusion proteins comprising JAG1, mRNAs of the invention are preferably encapsulated in lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) to effect efficient delivery to cells and/or tissues in subjects, when administered thereto. mRNA therapies of the invention increase and/or restore deficient levels of JAG1 expression and/or activity in subjects. mRNA therapies of the invention further decrease levels of toxic metabolites associated with deficient JAG1 activity in subjects. |
| US12128111B2 |
Glyco-metal-organic frameworks-based hepatic targeted therapeutic drug and preparation method thereof
The disclosure discloses a glyco-metal-organic frameworks-based hepatic targeted therapeutic drug and a preparation method thereof, and belongs to the field of biomedicine. The disclosure loads a chemotherapeutic drug onto specific metal-organic frameworks, and modifies targeted molecule galactose on the surface of the materials through amide reaction. The biocompatibility and cytotoxicity of the obtained hepatic targeted therapeutic drug have been carefully evaluated at the cellular level. The hepatic targeted therapeutic drug of the disclosure has good stability and acidic pH triggered drug release property, and can exert the synergistic therapeutic effect of photodynamic therapy and chemotherapy. In addition, in vivo behavioral tracing and therapeutic efficacy are evaluated in mouse models with subcutaneous solid tumor and tumor in situ, and the disclosure is expected to play a huge role in clinical applications. |
| US12128110B2 |
Transglutaminase conjugation method and linker
The present invention relates to a method for generating an antibody-payload conjugate by means of a microbial transglutaminase (MTG). The method comprises a step of conjugating a linker having a primary amine residue, said linker having the peptide structure (shown in N->C direction) (Aax)m-(Aax)(NH2)-(Aax)n-B-(Aax)o, or (Aax)m-B-(Aax)n-(Aax)(NH2)-(Aax)o, to a Gln residue comprised in the heavy or light chain of an antibody. Aax(NH2) is an amino acid, amino acid derivative or amino acid mimetic comprising a side chain having a primary amine group. |
| US12128109B2 |
Muscle targeting complexes and formulations for treating dystrophinopathies
Aspects of the disclosure relate to complexes and other aspects relate to formulations (e.g., aqueous, lyophilized forms) comprising such complexes (e.g., wherein each complex is of the exemplary formula shown below) comprising a phosphorodiamidate morpholino oligomer (e.g., useful for targeting DMD) covalently linked to an antibody (e.g., anti-TfR1 antibody). In some embodiments, the complexes are formulated with histidine (e.g., L-histidine) and sucrose at a specified pH (e.g., about 5.0 to 7.0). Also provided are uses of these formulations for treating a subject having a mutated DMD allele associated with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. |
| US12128107B2 |
Methods for improved protection and delivery of aminothiols and analogs thereof
In one aspect, the present application relates to an aminothiol-conjugate of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, m, n, and p are as described above. The present invention also relates to a method of treating a subject in need of aminothiol therapy using an aminothiol-conjugate of formula (I). |
| US12128103B2 |
Adjuvant treatment of HER2-positive breast cancer
Methods are provided for the adjuvant treatment of operable HER2-positive primary breast cancer in human patients by administration of pertuzumab in addition to chemotherapy and trastuzumab. The methods reduce the risk of recurrence of invasive breast cancer or death for a patient diagnosed with HER2-positive early breast cancer (eBC) compared to administration of trastuzumab and chemotherapy, without pertuzumab. |
| US12128100B2 |
Immunogenic compositions for treatment of Hepatitis B
The present disclosure provides compositions and methods useful for inducing a The cell response in a subject suffering from Hepatitis B. As described herein, the compositions of the disclosure comprise HBsAg having S, Pre-S1 and Pre-S2 proteins and an aluminum phosphate adjuvant. In a preferred embodiment, the immunogenic composition comprises at least 20 μg/ml of HBsAg antigen and the amount of non-adsorbed antigen is at least 30%. |
| US12128079B2 |
Enteric aerobization therapy
Agents, kits, and methods that utilize oxygenation to prevent and/or treat intestinal inflammation and/or infections caused by anaerobic microorganisms are provided. In several embodiments, the formulations are provided as a capsule within a capsule in order to separate an oxygen prodrug from a catalyst until the formulation is at a target site within the intestine. In several embodiments, the catalyst is provided in an excess of the oxygen prodrug. In several embodiments, the prodrug is within an inner capsule or coating and a biological material comprising a catalyst (e.g., yeast, spirulina, chlorella, etc.) surrounds the encapsulated prodrug and the biological material is within a capsule or coating. The agents, kits, and methods can be utilized to prevent and/or treat anaerobic bacterial infections of the intestinal lumen by enteric aerobization therapy. |
| US12128075B2 |
Compositions and methods comprising bacteria for improving behavior in neurodevelopmental disorders
Some embodiments include bacterial species for use in treatment of one or more autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and/or schizophrenia symptoms in a subject in need thereof. The bacterial species can include Bacteroides (e.g., B. fragilis, B. thetaiotaomicron, and/or B. vulgatus), and/or Enterococcus (e.g., E. faecalis, E. faecium, E. hirae, E. avium, E. durans, E. gallinarum, or E. casseliflavus). Upon treatment, one or more ASD-related behaviors can be improved in the subject. |
| US12128071B1 |
Method of treating illness using lyophilized camel urine
A method of treating illness is provided by collecting urine of a virgin female camel, performing lyophilization on the urine to form dehydrated urine, forming a medicament using the dehydrated urine as an active ingredient, and administering the medicament to a patient. The medicament can be a nutritional drink, an edible jam, an oral syrup, a suppository, a topical moisturizer, or an injection. The pharmaceutical composition comprises an active ingredient derived from lyophilized urine of a virgin female camel, a pharmaceutical carrier, and one or more additional excipients. The pharmaceutical composition can be used to treat hepatitis B and C, schistosomiasis, fascicola infections, rectal hemorrhoids, and ringworm. |
| US12128070B2 |
Natural killer cell containing exogenous mitochondrium and pharmaceutical composition comprising same
An NK cells and PBMC, both having increased cytotoxicity are provided. Particularly, NK cells and PBMC which have exogenous mitochondria introduced thereinto potentiate the immune system of the human body to enhance a therapeutic effect on infectious diseases or cancer. Therefore, the NK cells and PBMC can be used in a composition for prevention or treatment of infectious diseases and cancer. Specially, autogenous NK cells and PBMC guarantee stability without the incurrence of an immune reaction, and thus would be expected to have high commercial activity. |
| US12128069B2 |
Treatment of cancer using chimeric antigen receptor and protein kinase a blocker
The invention provides compositions and methods for treating diseases associated with expression of a cancer associated antigen as described herein. The invention also relates to chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) specific to a cancer associated antigen as described herein, vectors encoding the same, and recombinant T cells comprising the CARs of the present invention. The invention also includes methods of administering a genetically modified T cell expressing a CAR that comprises an antigen binding domain that binds to a cancer associated antigen as described herein. |
| US12128066B2 |
Product for treating skin fungus and its micronized preparation method
A new superfine powder of selenium disulfide with a particle size in the range of 1-50 μm and the particle size distribution with D90 of (1.0˜15.0) μm, and its application in lotion products, are provided in the present invention. Compared with the prior art, the superfine powder of selenium disulfide in the present invention is beneficial to the preparation of the selenium disulfide lotion product and the improvement of the quality of the selenium disulfide lotion product. |
| US12128064B1 |
Polysilane methacrylic compounds and methods of making them
A polysilane methacrylic polymer and processes of preparing the polysilane methacrylic polymer are provided. |
| US12128062B2 |
Methods for targeting pain directed at metabolic pathways
Methods of alleviating or prophylactically blocking pain through the alteration of certain metabolic pathways in a subject experiencing pain or expecting to experience pain are disclosed. In particular, methods of increasing the amount of the neutral amino acid transporter ASCT2 in neurons are disclosed. Increased glutamine uptake by neurons leads to reduced extrusion of lactate and protons into the extracellular space and by extension, reduced sensitization of the neurons. Reduced sensitization of the neurons lessens the feeling of pain in the subject. |
| US12128052B2 |
Pharmaceutical compositions comprising meloxicam
Disclosed herein are compositions comprising an NSAID such as meloxicam and/or rizatriptan in combination with a cyclodextrin and/or a carbonate or a bicarbonate. These compositions may be orally administered, for example, to improve the bioavailability or pharmacokinetics of the NSAID for the treatment of pain such as migraine, arthritis, and other conditions. Also disclosed herein are methods of treating pain, such as migraine, comprising administering meloxicam and rizatriptan to a human being suffering from pain, such as migraine. For migraine, these methods may be particularly useful when the meloxicam and rizatriptan are administered while the human being is suffering from an acute attack of migraine pain or migraine aura. In some embodiments, the combination of meloxicam and rizatriptan may be administered in a manner that results in a Tmax of meloxicam of 3 hours or less. |
| US12128051B2 |
Administration and dosage of diaminophenothiazines
The invention provides novel regimens for treatment of neurodegenerative disorders utilising methylthioninium (MT)-containing compounds. The regimens are based on novel findings in relation to the dosage of MT compounds, and their interaction with symptomatic treatments based on modulation of acetylcholinesterase levels. |
| US12128050B2 |
KP372-1-induced DNA damage as a chemotherapeutic approach to treat cancer
Disclosed herein are methods of treating a cancer that overexpresses NQO1 comprising administering KP372-1. In some embodiments, KP372-1 is administered with a polymerase inhibitor. |
| US12128045B2 |
Platinum-resistant cancer treatment
A compound of formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof is provided for the treatment of cancer wherein (i) the cancer is one that has the characteristic of being a type prone to being or becoming refractory or resistant to platinum drug based therapy and (ii) the treatment is with a dose of between 1 mg/m2 and 30 mg/m2 of compound per patient body surface area per administration. Method of treatment and novel dosage forms are also provided. Particularly treated are ovarian cancers, particularly those expressing a-folate receptors, including epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or peritoneal cancer. |
| US12128043B2 |
Pharmaceutical capsules comprising lumateperone mono-tosylate
The present disclosure relates to pharmaceutical capsules comprising lumateperone, in free, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt form, optionally in combination with one or more additional therapeutic agents, processes for manufacture thereof and methods of use in the treatment or prophylaxis of disease. |
| US12128042B2 |
Tamper resistant immediate release formulations
Disclosed in certain embodiments is an immediate release solid oral dosage form comprising a plurality of particles, each particle comprising: (i) a core comprising a first active agent; (ii) a coating comprising a second active agent layered over the core; and (iii) a material that is sensitive to acidic pH layered over the coated core; wherein the dosage form releases at least about 70% of the second active agent within 45 minutes as measured by in-vitro dissolution in a USP Apparatus 2 (paddle) at 50 rpm in 500 ml 0.1 N HCl at 37° C. |
| US12128036B2 |
Compositions and methods for storage stable ophthalmic drugs
The present invention is related to methods of stabilizing an ophthalmic drug by adding a surfactant and a viscosity enhancer to the ophthalmic drug to create a composition wherein the composition has a viscosity of about 25 centipoise or less at a shear rate of 1/1000 per second at 25 degrees Celsius and a viscosity of about 70 centipoise or more at shear rate of 1 per second at 25 degrees Celsius, filling the composition into a container; and storing the container at a temperature from about 2 degrees Celsius to about 25 degrees Celsius. The present invention is further directed to a container prepared by the methods of the present invention. |
| US12128028B2 |
Heterocyclic sulfonamide derivatives and pharmaceutical uses thereof
The invention relates to heterocyclic sulfonamide derivatives and their use in the treatment and prophylaxis of autoimmune, inflammatory, cardiovascular, neuronal, auditory, renal and metabolic mediated diseases, and to compositions containing said derivatives and processes for their preparation. |
| US12128024B2 |
Use of artemisinin for treating tumors induced by oncogenic viruses and for treating viral infections
In certain aspects, the invention relates to methods of treating proliferative cervical disorders (such as cervical cancer and cervical dysplasia) and treating virus infection by administering artemisinin-related compounds. In certain aspects, the invention relates to methods of treating a tumor induced by an oncogenic virus, methods of killing or inhibiting a squamous cell carcinoma, and methods of inhibiting the replication of a virus, by administering artemisinin-related compounds. |
| US12128022B2 |
Neutral pH compositions of docetaxel and human serum albumin
This document relates to non-covalently bound complexes including Docetaxel and human serum albumin, and to compositions comprising such complexes. This document also relates to compositions comprising Docetaxel and human serum albumin, wherein the composition is a clear aqueous solution when the composition is dissolved in an aqueous solution, and wherein the composition has a solubility in an aqueous solution of at least 10 mg/ml. This document also relates to compositions comprising Docetaxel and human serum albumin, wherein the Docetaxel and the human serum albumin in the composition have a weight ratio from about 1:50 to about 1:1000. This document also relates to compositions consisting essentially of Docetaxel and human serum albumin, wherein the Docetaxel and the human serum albumin in the composition have a weight ratio from about 1:50 to about 1:1000. The pH of the docetaxel compositions of the present disclosure is from about 5 to about 8. |
| US12128018B2 |
Combination of a selective histone deacetylase 3 (HDAC3) inhibitor and an immunotherapy agent for the treatment of cancer
Aspects of the disclosure relate to compositions, kits, and methods for the treatment of cancer that utilize a selective histone deacetylase 3 (HDAC3) inhibitor. In some aspects, the compositions, kits, and methods relate to use of a selective HDAC3 inhibitor in combination with an immunotherapy agent (e.g., an immune checkpoint inhibitor). |
| US12128016B2 |
Vanin-1 inhibitor
A Vanin-1 inhibitor includes as an active ingredient a pantotheine ketone derivative represented by the following Formula (I), wherein X, Y, Y′, Z, and Z′ are independently selected from a hydrogen atom, a fluorine group, and a substituent substituted with a fluorine group, and at least one of X, Y, Y′, Z, or Z′ is a fluorine group or a substituent substituted with a fluorine group. |
| US12128015B2 |
APE/REF1 inhibitors for the treatment of cancer
Apurinic/apuyrimidinic endonuclease 1/Redox Factor-1 (APE/Ref-1) inhibitors are provided along with methods of using the same. The inhibitor has the structure of Formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. n is an integer from 4 to 14, X and X′ are each independently H or OH, and Y and Y′ are each independently H or OH. |
| US12128012B2 |
Ketamine treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
A method of treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is provided to extend life expectancy in a subject. The method can include administering the ketamine to a subject having ALS such that the subject has an extended life expectancy compared to life expectancy of the subject prior to being administered the ketamine. The extended life expectancy is determined by the subject having a first progression rate of ALS prior to being administered ketamine and a second progression rate of ALS after being administered ketamine. The first progression rate is faster than the second progression rate such that the progression of ALS in the subject is slowed by the ketamine. |
| US12128010B2 |
Semifluorinated compounds and their compositions
The present invention is directed to compositions comprising semifluorinated compounds and their use as medicaments for topical administration to the eye. |
| US12128009B1 |
Systems and methods for bottle apparatuses, container assemblies, and dispensing apparatuses
Bottle apparatuses, storage containers used in bottle apparatuses, beverage dispensing apparatuses, and methods of making and using the same are disclosed. A bottle apparatus can include a neck portion; a bottle portion having an upper end and a lower end, the bottle portion defining an internal volume, and the neck portion attached to the upper end of the bottle portion; a base portion attached to the lower end of the bottle portion; a dispense assembly attached to the neck portion, and the dispense assembly providing for outflow of consumable liquid from the bottle portion; and a flow meter assembly disposed within the base portion, and the flow meter assembly monitoring an amount of the consumable liquid that flows out of the dispense assembly. |
| US12128007B2 |
Smart dispenser
Embodiments relate to a system comprising a drug dispenser; a user interface to receive a user information; a bio-feedback monitoring device to monitor at least one vital of a user as an input to the bio-feedback monitoring device; a communication module; a processor; a database; a memory; wherein the processor is communicatively coupled with the memory; and wherein the processor is configured to: receive a prescription; dispense a drug through the drug dispenser on authenticating the user information with at least one vital of the user and the prescription; update an inventory of the drug through the communication module; log record of dispensing of the drug; maintain a ledger of the record of dispensing of the drug, use blockchain technology. The output of the bio-feedback monitoring device controls a quantity of drug dispensed from the drug dispenser. |
| US12128005B2 |
Packaging body, tablet-containing packaging body, method for manufacturing accommodation member of packaging body, and apparatus for manufacturing accommodation member of packaging body
A packaging body 141 for containing a thin tablet 100, including an accommodation member 142, wherein the accommodation member 142 includes an inlet 147 and an accommodation portion 146 recessed from the inlet 147, and the accommodation member 142 has a structure in which at least a portion of the thin tablet 100 accommodated in the accommodation portion 146 moves toward the inlet 147 upon application of a force, by an object inserted from the inlet 147, to a portion of the thin tablet 100 accommodated in the accommodation portion 146. |
| US12128004B2 |
Systems and methods for treating fluid stasis
Systems and methods for treating fluid stasis employ an airstream to move static fluid to one or more natural drainage areas for static fluid. A system for treating fluid stasis includes an airstream nozzle and an airflow generator for supplying an airflow to the airstream nozzle. The airflow nozzle is configured to output an airstream configured to be directed onto a patient to induce shear-thinning of static fluid and movement of static fluid toward one or more natural drainage areas for static fluid. |
| US12127993B1 |
Massager
A massager includes a massager main body, a driving source, a vibrating piece, and a vibrating assembly. The massager main body includes an installing portion and a massage portion connected to each other. The installing portion defines an installing cavity. The massage portion defines an accommodating cavity. The driving source is installed in the installing cavity. A first end of the vibrating piece is connected to the driving source and is driven to vibrate. A second end of the vibrating piece extends out of the installing cavity and is located on one side of the massage portion. The vibrating assembly is installed in the accommodating cavity and enables the massage portion to vibrate. The massage portion and the vibrating piece extend into a human body cavity and massage the human body cavity. A length of the vibrating piece is less than a length of the massage portion. |
| US12127992B1 |
Massager with non-contact driving apparatus
A massager with a non-contact driving apparatus includes a machine housing, a driving apparatus, and a positioning seat. The driving apparatus is arranged in the machine housing. The driving apparatus includes a rotating motor, a driving seat, a screw guide seat, and an expansion seat. The screw guide seat is provided with a guide groove, an upper end wall of the screw guide seat is provided with a sealing ring, and the positioning seat is provided with a soft piece. The expansion seat moves back and forth in a closed cavity and conveys positive and negative pressure fluid, thereby the soft piece is forced to swing back and forth. By improving the structure of the driving apparatus, a linear change of the fluid is achieved, and movement intermittency caused by an existing cam mechanism is avoided, so that the movement of the soft piece is softer. |
| US12127987B2 |
Caring device
A caring device includes an adjustment command section configured to give a command for an adjustment of a standing start position of a support member, a standing operation command section configured to give a command for assistance of the standing operation using the support member, and a control device. The control device perform a cooperative operation of the first arm and the second arm so that the support member moves in an up-down direction when a command of the adjustment command section is received. The control device performs a cooperative operation of the first arm and the second arm so that a reference position of the support member moves along different movement trajectories in accordance with the standing start position adjusted by the command of the adjustment command section when a command of the standing operation command section is received. |
| US12127982B2 |
Surgical tables
A surgical table having a tabletop to be rotatable about a trend axis, the trend axis extending in a transverse direction across the tabletop; and an actuator mechanism coupled to the movable framework and arranged to raise and lower the movable framework relative to the column and to raise and lower the trend axis and to rotate the movable framework about the trend axis, and a control mechanism arranged to control the actuator mechanism to cause (i) the height of the trend axis to be translationally variable within a first dimensional range having a lowermost position, at which the trend axis extends through the column, and an uppermost position, at which the trend axis is above the upper end of the column the trend axis and is spaced at spacing height above the upper end of the column, and, simultaneously and/or independently (ii) the location of the trend axis in a lateral direction orthogonal to the trend axis to be translationally variable within a second dimensional range extending between first and second end positions. |
| US12127975B2 |
Devices and methods for adjusting the insertion depth of a needle for medicament delivery
An apparatus includes a housing, an adjustment member, and a microneedle. The housing can be coupled to a medicament container, and includes a hub surface that can contact a target surface. The adjustment member is within the housing and separates an inner volume of the housing into a first chamber and a second chamber. The first chamber is fluidically coupled with the medicament container. The adjustment member, which is coupled to the microneedle, can transition between a first configuration and a second configuration. A proximal end portion of the microneedle is fluidically coupled to the first chamber such that a substance can be conveyed from the medicament container through the microneedle. A distal tip of the microneedle extends from the hub surface by a first distance when the adjustment member is in the first configuration, and by a second distance when the adjustment member is in the second configuration. |
| US12127974B2 |
Ocular delivery systems and methods
Described here are systems and methods for accessing Schlemm's canal and for delivering an ocular device or fluid composition therein. The ocular devices may maintain the patency of Schlemm's canal without substantially interfering with transmural fluid flow across the canal. The fluid composition may be a viscoelastic fluid that is delivered into the canal to facilitate drainage of aqueous humor by disrupting the canal and surrounding trabeculocanalicular tissues. Tools for disrupting these tissues and minimally invasive methods for treating medical conditions associated with elevated intraocular pressure, including glaucoma, are also described. |
| US12127973B2 |
Ocular delivery systems and methods
Described here are systems and methods for accessing Schlemm's canal and for delivering an ocular device or fluid composition therein. The ocular devices may maintain the patency of Schlemm's canal without substantially interfering with transmural fluid flow across the canal. The fluid composition may be a viscoelastic fluid that is delivered into the canal to facilitate drainage of aqueous humor by disrupting the canal and surrounding trabeculocanalicular tissues. Tools for disrupting these tissues and minimally invasive methods for treating medical conditions associated with elevated intraocular pressure, including glaucoma, are also described. |
| US12127970B2 |
Device for protecting skin and tissues for aesthetic cold treatments
Protective device for the skin and tissues for cold cosmetic treatments including at least a first layer (1) of a cold conducting material, characterized in that it comprises: at least a second layer (2) on said first layer (1) and joined to it (1), defining some inner surfaces (3) between both layers configuring at least one housing (11), being both layers (1, 2) porous and absorbent, and at least one cold conducting antifreeze gel (4), scattered in housing (11), on all the inner surfaces (3), said gel (4) having a freezing point below −12° C., and a viscosity between 2000-90000 cPs at 21° C., enough to pass through the pores of layers (1, 2) and to be removed from housing (11). |
| US12127968B2 |
Methods and devices for controlled delivery
Disclosed herein are exemplary medical devices for controlled delivery of material compositions, particularly occlusive, therapeutic, or diagnostic compositions. |
| US12127964B2 |
Medical device for supporting at least one region of the body
A medical device for supporting at least one region of the body, and a process for making the medical device. The medical device includes at least one textile panel having a longitudinal direction and a transversal direction, and the textile panel has a woven textile strip, or several woven textile strips at least partially superposed. The woven strip or woven strips each has a warp direction and a weft direction, and has weft threads, first elastic warp threads, second non-elastic warp threads, and third warp threads. The first warp threads and the second warp threads are woven according to a leno shed. The second warp threads form the doup threads. The textile panel is elastic in the longitudinal direction and has a force in the longitudinal direction which is greater than or equal to 500 cN/cm, to achieve an elongation equal to 30%. |
| US12127961B2 |
Stent device
The present invention relates to a stent device comprising a sleeve formed with a plurality of compactable spring ring elements arranged along its length, the sleeve having compacted and expanded states. Each said ring element has an undulating profile at the surface of the sleeve so that adjacent ring elements at least partially overlap along the longitudinal extent of the device, the ring elements being compactable against their natural resilience to reduce the outer diameter of the sleeve for allowing housing of the compacted stent device in a frangible sheath, with adjacent ring elements being inter-coupled so as to substantially maintain their axial spacing between the compacted and expanded states. |
| US12127955B2 |
Trial component and method
A trial neck for hip surgery and a method of attaching a trial neck to a bone canal preparation instrument. The trial neck includes a body portion having a bore for receiving a proximal end of the bone canal preparation instrument. The trial neck also includes an elongate neck part comprising a pair of arms extending from the body portion. The trial neck further includes a clamping mechanism comprising a live spring formed by the body portion and said pair of arms of the elongate neck part and an actuator, for moving the clamping mechanism between a clamping configuration and a non-clamping configuration. In the clamping configuration, the pair of arms of the elongate neck part are pinched together to cause an inner wall of the bore to urge against the bone canal preparation instrument to retain the proximal end of the bone canal preparation instrument within the bore. |
| US12127954B2 |
Implant removal tool
An implant removal tool for use in removing an expandable spinal implant device from a patient and a method of use. The tool includes a shaft having a distal end with a plurality of tabs and a central bore having a threaded section with an internal threaded wall. The plurality of tabs may include two curved tabs having blunt distal ends for cooperating with an implant. The threaded section is configured to receive a threaded shaft of an implant and lock the implant thereon for removal. |
| US12127949B1 |
Percutaneous posterior spinal fusion implant construction and method
A system includes tubular members removably positionable over a passageway device connected to a connecting element attached to a vertebra. The tubular members may each include a sidewall having an opening positionable adjacent a proximal end of the passageway device when the tubular member is positioned over the passageway device. The tubular members include channels therein to receive respective blades of the passageway devices. One of the tubular members may be a counter torque tube, and another two of the tubular members may be a hinge shaft and a ball shaft, respectively, of a compression and distraction system. The blades of each passageway device may be integrally formed with a cage of the connecting element to form a monolithic blade-screw. The blades of the monolithic blade-screw may be constructed by affixing distal ends of non-threaded blade extensions to proximal ends of threaded reduction portions integrally connected to the cage. |
| US12127947B2 |
Lamina plate assembly
Lamina plate assemblies, systems, and methods thereof. A lamina plate assembly may be configured to provide lamina support following laminectomy, for example, in cervical and lumbar cases. The lamina plate assembly may include a generally elongate body having a first free end, a second free end, and a posterior portion disposed between the first free end and the second free end. Different embodiments of securing portions are used to secure the lamina plate assembly to a vertebra. |
| US12127946B2 |
Low-profile prostheses, systems, and methods
A system includes a first prosthesis. The first prosthesis may include a body extending along a length from a first side to a second and including a third side disposed between the first side and the second side. The body may include a pair of spaced apart rails between which a channel is defined. A stem and a first fixation element may extend upwardly from the third side. A method may include coupling the first prosthesis to bone. |
| US12127944B2 |
Mould for forming an orthopaedic cotyle spacer
A mould (1) for forming spacers made of medical bone cement is described, comprising a female half-shell (11), provided with a hemispheroidal concavity (13) and a male half-shell (12), provided with a hemispheroidal convexity (14) and insertable in the concavity (13), to define with it an internal space for forming the spacer which has an acetabular shape. |
| US12127938B2 |
Delivery apparatus for prosthetic heart valve
Assemblies and delivery apparatus for delivering a medical device into a patient's vasculature are disclosed. In some examples, an assembly includes a delivery apparatus and a radially compressible and expandable prosthetic heart valve. The delivery apparatus includes a handle, a first shaft and a second shaft extending from the handle, and a locking mechanism to prevent axial movement of the second shaft relative to first shaft. The second shaft extends coaxially through the first shaft and includes, at a distal end portion thereof, a balloon, one or more radiopaque markers, and the prosthetic valve radially compressed over the balloon. A flared end piece extending from the first shaft covers a proximal portion of the balloon during advancing of the delivery apparatus through a patient's vasculature. The first shaft is retractable relative to the second shaft to expose the balloon from the flared end piece. |
| US12127937B2 |
Arrangement, a loop-shaped support, a prosthetic heart valve and a method of repairing or replacing a native heart valve
The present disclosure relates to an arrangement, a loop-shaped support, a prosthetic heart valve and a method of repairing or replacing a native heart valve. With the method or the arrangement, leakage or regurgitation between a prosthetic heart valve and the surrounding valve tissue is prevented. In one embodiment, an arrangement for replacement or repair of a native heart valve is provided, which comprises a loop-shaped support 41 and a prosthetic heart valve 70 and wherein an outer segment 32 of the loop-shaped support 41 is positionable towards surrounding valve tissue of a native heart valve and wherein an outer surface 74 of the prosthetic heart valve 70 is positionable towards an inner segment 34 of the loop-shaped support 41 so as to prevent paravalvular leakage or regurgitation between the prosthetic heart valve 70 and the surrounding valve tissue of the native heart valve. |
| US12127935B2 |
Intraocular lens injector assembly having shuttle assembly retaining intraocular lens in storage vial and operably presenting intraocular lens in injector assembly
A shuttle, vial and injector are provided for storing and presenting an IOL to a patient. The shuttle includes operably engaged shuttle plates having a set of confronting surfaces that flex about a flexure interface between a storage configuration, with at least an optic of an IOL in a nominal state and a loading configuration, with at least an optic of an IOL in a deformed state. The vial engages the shuttle and maintains the shuttle in the storage configuration. The injector receives the shuttle from the vial and includes surfaces for flexing the portions of the shuttle plates to the loading configuration upon engagement with the injector, wherein the shuttle plates impart a predetermined curvature to at least a portion of the IOL. |
| US12127934B2 |
Method of Providing Modified Monovision to a Subject with a First Lens and a Second Lens
Methods of vision correction that include implanting a first lens and a second lens of a lens pair. The methods include implanting the first lens into a first eye of the subject, the first lens configured with first extended depth of field, and implanting the second lens into a second eye of the subject, the second lens configured with second extended depth of field, where the second eye is different than the first eye. |
| US12127932B2 |
Composite scaffold for the repair, reconstruction, and regeneration of soft tissues
A composite scaffold having a highly porous interior with increased surface area and void volume is surrounded by a flexible support structure that substantially maintains its three-dimensional shape under tension and provides mechanical reinforcement during repair or reconstruction of soft tissue while simultaneously facilitating regeneration of functional tissue. |
| US12127931B2 |
Stent graft with fenestration lock and methods of use
A stent graft includes a luminal graft component defining at least one fenestration. At least one ligature traverses the fenestration and at least partially defines an opening within the fenestration that secures a branch prosthesis. The stent graft is implanted in a patient to thereby treat an arterial aneurysm, such as an aortic aneurysm in a region of the aorta that includes at least one arterial branch, including juxtarenal and short-neck aortic aneurysms. |
| US12127929B2 |
Multi-component stent-graft system for implantation in a blood vessel with multiple branches
First and second stent-grafts are provided. The first stent-graft defines a first lateral opening, and is configured for positioning a first end thereof in a descending aorta, and a second end thereof in one of the branches of an aortic arch, with the first lateral opening disposed in the aortic arch facing upstream. The second stent-graft includes a second generally tubular support element and a second covering element that partially covers the second support element. The first and the second stent-grafts are configured such that the second stent-graft forms a blood-impervious seal with the first stent-graft around the first lateral opening when the second stent-graft is disposed therethrough such that a proximal portion of the second support element is disposed within the first stent-graft. The second covering element does not fully cover the proximal portion, thereby allowing blood flow through the first stent-graft. Other embodiments are also described. |
| US12127916B2 |
High-density evaporative bridge dressing
An evaporative bridge dressing that may be used with negative-pressure treatment of tissue. The evaporative bridge dressing may have one or more fluid transfer layers comprised of high-density wicking material enclosed between layers of film having high moisture-vapor transfer rates to reduce liquid storage and minimize pressure drop. |
| US12127914B2 |
Medical dressing patch and manufacturing method thereof
A medical dressing includes: a lower support film; a release film; and an adhesive sheet part (110) for application, which is placed on the release film (200) and is attached to the skin, wherein the release film (200) consists of a release film part (210) for fixing and a separable release film part (220) to be separated therefrom by a cutting line (211) formed on the release film part (210) for fixing, so that a predetermined region of the separable release film part is positioned to overlap with the bottom surface of the adhesive sheet part (110), thereby allowing, during separation of the separable release film part (220) from the release film part (210) for fixing, separation together with the adhesive sheet part (110) for application, and the area of the separable release film part (220), which overlaps with the bottom surface of the adhesive sheet part (110), is relatively smaller than the area of the separable release film part, which does not overlap with the adhesive sheet part (110). |
| US12127911B2 |
Pressure bandage
A pressure bandage including an elastic sheet having a first coefficient of elasticity and an adhesive side. The pressure bandage may also include a resilient pad having a second coefficient of elasticity and affixed to the adhesive side of the elastic sheet. The elastic sheet has a first predetermined shape that is configured to be applied to a corresponding anatomical location on the body of a patient. The first coefficient of elasticity and the second coefficient of elasticity are related such that, when the elastic sheet is stretched and adhered to the body of the patient, the resilient pad applies a predetermined amount of pressure to the body of the patient. |
| US12127907B1 |
Powder coated malleable hydrophobic orthodontic device shield
A method that includes the step of engaging an orthodontic protection device with a surface within a person's mouth chosen from the group consisting of: a tooth surface; an orthodontic appliance affixed to the tooth surface and a combination of the tooth surface and the orthodontic appliance affixed to the tooth surface. The orthodontic protection device includes an extruded base material that includes an uncured, uncross-linked silicone high consistency rubber base and the extruded base material has at least one dry, powdered hydrophilic polymeric substance on a surface of the extruded base material. |
| US12127902B2 |
Scaffolds, systems, methods, and computer program products for regenerating a pulp
A scaffold for regenerating a pulp of a root canal includes a body that has a pre-formed contour that closely matches a contour of the root canal. A method of making a customized regenerative scaffold includes generating a three-dimensional image of a root canal. The method also includes manufacturing the customized regenerative scaffold based on the three-dimensional image of the root canal. |
| US12127899B2 |
Cleaning appliance
A dental cleaning appliance includes a fluid reservoir for storing working fluid, a nozzle for delivering working fluid to the teeth of a user, a light source for illuminating the fluid reservoir and a control circuit for activating the light source to generate an alert which is conveyed to the user through the illumination of the fluid reservoir. |
| US12127897B2 |
Water pumping device for water flosser and water flosser
The present disclosure relates to a water pumping device for a water flosser, which includes a mounting base, a transmission assembly, a connecting member, and a piston. The transmission assembly includes a first transmission member. The connecting member is disposed in the mounting base in a reciprocally movable manner in a first direction. The first transmission member is rotatable about a first rotation axis perpendicular to the first direction, and in mating connection with the connecting member. The first transmission member is eccentrically disposed with respect to the first rotation axis. During a rotation of the first transmission member about the first rotation axis, the first transmission member reciprocates in the first direction, so as to drive the connecting member to reciprocate in the first direction. The reciprocation of the connecting member in the first direction can drive the piston to reciprocate in the first direction. |
| US12127888B2 |
Intelligent ultrasound system
The invention relates to an ultrasound system for imaging a volumetric region comprising a region of interest (ROI). The system comprises a probe; an ultrasound wave controlling unit adapted to control ultrasound wave transmission and provide ultrasound image data of the volumetric region; an image processor; and a ROI identifier, which is adapted to generate identification data indicating the ROI within the volumetric region; wherein the ultrasound wave transmission is configurable by a plurality of use cases in response to respective identifiers of said use cases, each use case being associated with a particular imaging procedure and comprising an anatomical model for said imaging procedure; and wherein the ROI identifier is configurable by the respective anatomical models of said use cases. A method of configuring such an ultrasound system is also disclosed. |
| US12127885B2 |
Ultrasound transducer unit and ultrasound endoscope
An ultrasound transducer unit includes: a plurality of units each of which includes a piezoelectric element group, a wiring substrate that includes a plurality of wiring lines that are electrically connected to piezoelectric elements included in the piezoelectric element group, and a cable group that is electrically connected to the wiring lines included in the wiring substrate, that extends in a direction intersecting a longitudinal direction of each of the piezoelectric elements included in the piezoelectric element group, and that is formed into a helical shape; an outer surface support that supports, by using an outer surface of the outer surface support, the piezoelectric element group included in each of the plurality of units; and an inner surface support that supports an inner surface of the outer surface support. Cable groups included in the plurality of units constitute a multiple helical structure. |
| US12127883B2 |
Wetting for use in prolonged imaging procedures
Described herein are accelerator devices for providing a couplant while moving an ultrasound probe over a surface. The devices may include a reservoir configured to hold ultrasound couplant. The reservoir may attach to a probe so as to dispense the couplant at one or more locations along a perimeter of the probe while moving the ultrasound probe over the surface. The devices may additionally, or alternatively, include a membrane configured to hold ultrasound couplant. The membrane may charge a couplant layer of an ultrashield prior to or while moving the ultrasound probe over a surface during an ultrasound procedure. |
| US12127877B2 |
System and methods for nerve monitoring
A system and related methods for performing nerve detection during surgical access using ultrasound testing during surgery. |
| US12127876B2 |
Functional transcranial doppler ultrasound and methods of use
A method of evaluating a cerebrovascular health of a patient includes causing a patient to exercise for an exercise duration at an exercise intensity, collecting cerebrovascular information from the patient during the exercise duration, collecting cardiovascular information from the patient during the exercise duration, correlating the cerebrovascular information to the cardiovascular information to create a correlated cerebrovascular curve, and determining a cerebrovascular health and viability for cerebrovascular therapy. |
| US12127870B2 |
Mobile medical image apparatus for providing digital tomosynthesis and operation method thereof
A medical image apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a main body that is travelable, a column vertically coupled to the main body, a straight arm moving unit sliding in a longitudinal direction of the column, a straight arm coupled to the straight arm moving unit and rotating with respect to the column, and a source arm located on a side of the straight arm, perpendicular to the straight arm, and including a source driving rail through which a source assembly slides, wherein the straight arm is coupled to a moving unit rotating shaft formed on the straight arm moving unit, and is rotatable with respect to the column about the moving unit rotating shaft, and the source arm is fixed to the side of the straight arm. |
| US12127868B2 |
Mobile radiographic imaging apparatus, storage medium, method, control apparatus, and radiographic imaging system
A mobile radiographic imaging apparatus performs dynamic imaging by using radiation to obtain a dynamic image constituted of multiple frames and performs still imaging by using radiation to obtain a still image constituted of a single frame. The apparatus includes a first hardware processor that allows the apparatus to perform the dynamic imaging in which a mAs per frame is less than 0.1 mAs and that does not allow the apparatus to perform the still imaging in which a mAs per frame is less than 0.1 mAs. |
| US12127864B2 |
Membrane-based breast compression systems
A bracket body releasably secures a compression element to the compression arm of a breast imaging system. A pair of parallel lateral arms extends from a rigid frame which extends from the bracket. A span connects the ends of the lateral arms opposite the bracket and a flexible membrane extends from the span towards the bracket body. |
| US12127862B2 |
Image processing device, imaging control device, radiography system, image processing method, and image processing program
A CPU acquires a projection image group obtained by tomosynthesis imaging in an irradiation angle range wider than an overall imaging irradiation angle range. The CPU generates a plurality of first tomographic images including a part of the breast, using projection images obtained by the tomosynthesis imaging in a first irradiation angle range wider than the overall imaging irradiation angle range, and generates a plurality of second tomographic images including the entire breast, using projection images obtained by the tomosynthesis imaging in a second irradiation angle range that is equal to or narrower than the overall imaging irradiation angle range. |
| US12127857B2 |
Assisted screening of down syndrome skin prints based on machine learning algorithm
An assisted early screening system for Down syndrome, relating to assisted screening of Down syndrome skin prints based on a machine learning algorithm, wherein the system comprising: (a) a skin print feature input module; (b) a processing module for diagnosis of Down syndrome based on skin print, wherein the processing module performs a scoring processing on the inputted skin print features according to a predetermined evaluation criteria to obtain a risk score, and compares the risk score with a Down syndrome risk threshold, thereby obtaining an assisted screening result; and (c) an output module for assisted screening result, which is configured to output the assisted screening result. The assisted early screening system for Down syndrome can implement simple, accurate, and effective assisted early screening of Down syndrome, such that powerful assistance can be provided for postnatal early intervention for early Down syndrome patients. |
| US12127856B2 |
Difficult airway evaluation method and device based on machine learning voice technology
The present disclosure relates to a difficult airway evaluation method and device based on a machine learning voice technology. The method includes the following steps: acquiring voice data of a patient; carrying out feature extraction on the voice data, obtaining a pitch period of pronunciations, and acquiring a voiced sound feature and unvoiced sound features based on the pitch period of pronunciations; and constructing a difficult airway evaluation classifier based on the machine learning voice technology, analyzing the received voiced sound feature and unvoiced sound features by the trained difficult airway evaluation classifier, and carrying out scoring on the severity of a difficult airway to obtain an evaluation result of the difficult airway. |
| US12127849B2 |
Device and method for detecting and monitoring cutaneous diseases
A device and a method are provided for detecting and monitoring cutaneous diseases, wherein the device includes an image acquisition component adapted to acquire medical images of at least one portion of skin affected by a cutaneous disease, sensors adapted to detect physical conditions of the portion of skin and/or environmental conditions around the portion of skin, and to generate pathology data representing the physical conditions and/or the environmental conditions, memory for storing data in digital form, and a processor configured for a) reading the pathology data detected by the sensors and the medical images acquired by the image acquisition component, and b) storing the pathology data and the medical images into the memory. |
| US12127837B2 |
Devices, systems and methods for gravity-enhanced microfluidic collection, handling and transferring of fluids
The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to the collection of bodily fluids through the use of gravity and microfluidic properties by way of a collector. The collector can make use of microfluidic networks connected to collection sites on the skin of a subject to gather and shuttle blood into a reservoir by a combination of capillary action and gravitational forces. The collected fluid is moved through the microfluidic networks and into the reservoir by a variety of approaches. |
| US12127833B2 |
Physiological measurement system with automatic wavelength adjustment
Disclosed herein is a physiological measurement system that can automatically adjust the number of wavelengths used based on the quality of a sensor signal that is reflective of an optical radiation detected at a sensor after tissue attenuation. The signal quality is examined to determine if it is sufficient to support the use of a full set of wavelengths. If it is determined to be insufficient to support the full set, a reduced number of wavelengths is used. |
| US12127831B2 |
Insulin management
A method of managing insulin includes receiving blood glucose measurements on a computing device from a glucometer. The blood glucose measurements are separated by a time interval. The method includes determining, by the computing device, an insulin dose rate based on the blood glucose measurements and determining a blood glucose drop rate based on the blood glucose measurements and the time interval. The method also includes determining a blood glucose percentage drop based on the blood glucose measurements. The method includes decreasing the time interval between blood glucose measurements by the glucometer when the blood glucose drop rate is greater than a threshold drop rate, and decreasing the time interval between blood glucose measurements by the glucometer when the blood glucose percentage drop is greater than a threshold percentage drop. |
| US12127828B2 |
Monitoring system
A wearable motion monitoring device including: a housing sized and shaped to be positioned between a body region of a subject and a garment worn by the subject; a marker included in the housing, the marker including at least one light emitter, wherein the light emitter is positioned to emit light from an upper surface of the marker, such that the at least one light emitter is indicative of displacements of the body region; and at least one garment holder incorporated in the housing, wherein the holder serves as an anchoring point between the marker and the garment, the garment overlying the marker when anchored by the at least one garment holder. |
| US12127827B2 |
Estimation device, estimation method, and program
An estimation device calculates an angle formed by a tip direction of a left foot and a tip direction of a right foot. The estimation device estimates a stride width indicating an interval between heels of the left foot and the right foot, based on the angle. |
| US12127825B2 |
Sleep tracking and vital sign monitoring using low power radio waves
Various arrangements for performing radar-based measurement of vital signs. Waveform data may be received then filtered of data indicative of static objects to obtain motion-indicative waveform data. The motion-indicative waveform data may be analyzed to determine one or more frequencies of movement present within the motion-indicative waveform data. A spectral analysis may be performed on the motion-indicative waveform data to determine a spectral-analysis state of a monitored region. The spectral-analysis state of the monitored region may be determined to match a predefined spectral-analysis state during which vital sign monitoring is permitted. One or more vital signs of a monitored user present within the monitored region may be determined and output based on analyzing the motion-indicative waveform data. |
| US12127824B2 |
Blood flow measurement device
A blood flow measurement device easily measures the blood flow of a user, and includes a first body portion, a second body portion, and a hinge. The first body portion includes a first casing having a first bottom face, a light source that emits near-infrared radiation from the first bottom face to the outside of the first casing, and a first light reception unit that receives the near-infrared radiation from the first bottom face side on the outside of the first casing. The second body portion includes a second casing having a second bottom face, and a second light reception unit that receives the near-infrared radiation from the second bottom face side on the outside of the second casing. The hinge joins the first body portion to the second body portion so as to make an angle formed by the first bottom face and the second bottom face variable. |
| US12127821B2 |
Blood pressure and electrocardiograph measurement device and method
A measurement device includes a pressure acquisition unit configured to acquire pressure information representing pressure in a pressing cuff, a cuff pressure control unit configured to control, based on the pressure information, the pressure in the pressing cuff during each of a pressurizing step of pressurizing the pressing cuff, a pressurized state maintaining step of maintaining the pressing cuff in a pressurized state after end of the pressurizing step, and a depressurizing step of depressurizing the pressing cuff after end of the pressurized state maintaining step, a blood pressure calculation unit configured to calculate a blood pressure of a user based on the pressure information, and an electrocardiographic measurement unit configured to measure an electrocardiogram of the user during the pressurized state maintaining step. |
| US12127819B2 |
System and method for calibrating a remote blood pressure system
A system and method for calibration a system of determining blood pressure based on pulse wave transit time. |
| US12127818B2 |
Health scan device
This present invention relates to a body scanning device that is capable of both capturing, displaying and/or transmitting to remote locations the vital signs of a user and a preliminary diagnosis. More specifically, the body scanning device scans a palm of an individual using an electrical pulse to read and interpret the individual's vital signs, as well as allowing the user to input body parameter information such as sex, height, weight, etc. The body scanning device provides the individual with diagnostic questions, and an overall diagnosis based on the scan. The body scanning device is further comprised of Wi-Fi and/or Bluetooth capabilities. |
| US12127815B2 |
Systems and methods for analysis of temperature signals from an Abreu brain thermal tunnel and treatment of human conditions via the Abreu brain thermal tunnel
Systems configured to acquire temperature signals from an Abreu Brain Thermal Tunnel (ABTT), to analyze the temperatures signals, and to determine a condition of a human body from the analysis, and a method for doing the same, are described. In addition, systems for application of thermal signals to the ABTT for treatment of conditions are described. |
| US12127812B2 |
Surgical draping system and method for using same
A surgical draping system includes an under-draping, an over-draping, and a connecting draping connected by the under-draping and the over-draping. The surgical draping system is used to establish and maintain a surgical corridor to a surgical site or sites on a patient supported by a surgical table. The surgical draping system can accommodate rotation of the patient on the surgical table, such that the sterile surgical corridor is maintained even during such rotation. The sterile surgical corridor extends through an aperture formed in the over-draping, through an enclosed passageway formed through the connecting draping, and through an aperture formed in the under-draping. |
| US12127811B2 |
Lateral supports for dual-column surgical table
A patient support for use with a foundation frame is disclosed. The foundation frame includes a first column and a second column. The patient support includes a base beam, a leg support, and a guide. The base beam is coupleable to the foundation frame to be supported by the first column and the second column. The leg support has a first end pivotably coupled to the base beam and a second end spaced apart from the first end. The, guide is coupled to the base beam and to the second end of the leg support. The guide is configured to guide the second end of the leg support along an arcuate path when the leg support pivots relative to the base beam. |
| US12127805B1 |
Highly maneuverable surgical catheter and drive system
Catheter device and driving system configured to navigate the catheter through complex narrow tissue openings such as lung bronchi pathway openings of 3 millimeters or less. The device comprises a proximal catheter portion containing a hollow torque shaft, with a distal catheter portion connected to the proximal portion connected to this torque shaft. The distal position of the catheter is controlled by at least one steering cable/tensioning cable arrangement. The system uses processor-controlled actuators that simultaneously rotate the torque shaft and the at least one steering cable/tensioning cable in a 1:1 relationship, while also actuating the steering cable. The catheter is tipped by a tool plate, which can be equipped with various sensors and other instruments and connected to the outside via other conduits. |
| US12127803B2 |
System for neuronavigation registration and robotic trajectory guidance, robotic surgery, and related methods and devices
A surgical robot system includes a surgical robot, a robot arm connected to such surgical robot, and an end-effector connected to the robot arm. A registration fixture is used in conjunction with various registration systems in the surgical robot system. Such registration systems likewise include a detachable base in the form of a detachable dynamic reference base, along with an associated mount, the dynamic reference base and mount having certain features which permit the dynamic reference base to be selectively attached, detached, and reattached at different phases of an operation, whether pre-operative or intra-operative, and such successive attachments are done without the dynamic reference base, and tracking markers associated therewith, losing registration. Related methods allow for the more efficient and effective performance of operations by virtue of the dynamic reference base maintaining its registration during attachments and reattachments. |
| US12127802B2 |
Optical coherence tomography guided robotic ophthalmic procedures
The systems and methods described herein provide improved techniques for OCT guided robotic ophthalmic procedures. A method includes receiving, during OCT scanning of an eye, position data of a plurality of galvanometer scanners from a plurality of absolute and incremental encoders coupled to the corresponding galvanometer scanners. The method further includes receiving scan data related to one or more tissues of the eye. The method further includes determining, a set of first positions of the one or more tissues of the eye in a first 3D coordinate system. The method further includes determining, based on the set of first positions and a mapping between the first and a second 3D coordinate systems, a position in the second 3D coordinate system for a surgical instrument coupled to a robotic device. The method includes causing the robotic device to move the surgical instrument to the position in the second 3D coordinate system. |
| US12127801B2 |
Alignment apparatus for use in surgery
An apparatus comprising: a medical tool moveable to a desired orientation relative to a bone region for implantation of a medical implant; and an electronic orientation sensor transitionable between a first location fixed relative to the bone region of the patient and a second location on the medical tool; wherein, at the first location, the orientation sensor is adapted to record a reference orientation of the bone region of the patient, and, at the second location, the orientation sensor is adapted to determine an orientation of the medical tool relative to the reference orientation, wherein recording the reference orientation comprises measuring a gravity vector relative to the orientation sensor. |
| US12127799B2 |
High-visibility protected ultrasound needle for carrying out ultrasound-guided percutaneous neuromodulation or electrolysis techniques
PROTECTED NEEDLE WITH HIGH ULTRASOUND VISIBILITY FOR PERFORMING ULTRASOUND-GUIDED PERCUTANEOUS ELECTROLYSIS OR NEUROMODULATION TECHNIQUES, consisting of a dry puncture or acupuncture needle formed by a conductive metallic grip (2), coupled to the handle that connects it to the device that generates the electric current to be applied, and a body (3), also conductive and metallic, in the form of a cylindrical, thin and long rod, of variable length among 30, 40, 50, 60, 75 and 100 mm, with the blunt tip (4), where the body (3), and preferably also the grip (2), are both made of galvanized steel with high ultrasound visibility and in that, in addition, said body (3) is provided with a biocompatible electrically insulating protection layer (5) such as a Teflon coating, which covers practically its entire length, except for a working segment (6) of variable length (I) before the blunt tip (4). |
| US12127797B2 |
Catheter sensor systems
A medical system may comprise a catheter that includes an elongate body and a main lumen extending longitudinally through the elongate body. The medical system may also comprise a vision probe that includes a tube extendable through the main lumen of the catheter and comprising a flexible body having an outermost wall and an innermost wall, the innermost wall defining a central lumen. The flexible body contains a plurality of channels formed within the flexible body of the tube and separated from the central lumen by the innermost wall. The plurality of channels includes oblong channels for irrigation and suction and auxiliary channels. The oblong channels have concentric arc shaped surfaces forming an arcuate channel cross-section. The auxiliary channels have a different shape than the one or more oblong channels. The vision probe also includes an imaging system and illumination fibers running through respective auxiliary channels in the tube. |
| US12127792B2 |
Anatomical structure visualization systems and methods
In certain examples, an anatomical structure visualization system determines a distance between a point on an anatomical surface visible to an endoscope and a point on an embedded anatomical object that is visually occluded from the viewpoint of the endoscope by the anatomical surface. The anatomical structure visualization system may determine, based on the determined distance, a display parameter for a pixel of an image representative of a view of the anatomical surface from the viewpoint of the endoscope and assign the determined display parameter to the pixel of the image. The anatomical structure visualization system may similarly determine and assign display parameters to other pixels of the image and provide the image for display. The displayed image may provide a visualization of an anatomical structure at a surgical area, including a visualization of how deep the embedded anatomical object is positioned from the anatomical surface. |
| US12127791B1 |
Simulation-enhanced intraoperative surgical planning tool for robotics-assisted total knee arthroplasty
A computer-implemented method for updating a surgical plan for placement of a joint implant is disclosed. The surgical plan is obtained, including an implant model, an implant size, and an initial value for each of a plurality of placement parameters. At least one knee performance equation is selected from a library based on the surgical plan information, wherein each knee performance equation relates an output response associated with a post-operative influence to the plurality of placement parameters. Each output response is calculated across a range of values for each of a subset of the plurality of placement parameters. A graphical representation of the output response across each range is displayed, and input related to a selected value for each placement parameter of the subset is received. The surgical plan is updated based on the selected values. Devices and non-transitory computer readable media for carrying out the method are also disclosed. |
| US12127790B2 |
System and method for direct and consensual pupillary light reflex stimulation
The various embodiments herein provide a system and method for direct and consensual pupillary light reflex stimulation without cross-contamination of contralateral eye. The embodiments also provides a portable and easy-to-use system and method for eye stimulation of pupillary response assessment for medical evaluation. The system is a portable and head-mounted goggles system is provided for eye stimulation of pupillary response assessment. The head-mounted goggles system comprises a visor, a pair of LEDs, a pair of well-arrangement and two cameras. The well-arrangements are designed in such a way that the LEDs provide a narrow light cone only to the eye under observation and prevents the contralateral eye from being stimulated. The cameras are independent of each other and are configured to capture images and transmit the images to a remote computing device through wired and/or wireless means. |
| US12127789B2 |
Subtle cornea deformation identification method and device based on pixel-level corneal biomechanical parameter
The present disclosure relates to a subtle cornea deformation identification method and device based on a pixel-level corneal biomechanical parameter, including the following steps: step 1, sampling and analyzing a dynamic video of corneal stress deformation in a historical database, and calculating pixel-level data; and step 2, configuring an ensemble classifier based on a sampling result and detecting a local change in corneal biomechanics, thus identifying a subtle cornea deformation. The present disclosure has high measurement accuracy and is capable of detecting a local subtle biomechanical change. |
| US12127788B1 |
Beauty instrument
This application discloses a beauty instrument, including: a housing, where an air inlet hole and an air outlet hole are disposed on the housing; a beauty component, disposed in the housing; and a heat dissipation component, disposed in the housing, and including an airflow generation apparatus and a heat sink, where the heat sink has a first air outlet communicating with the air outlet hole, an air inlet communicating with an air outlet of the airflow generation apparatus, and a second air outlet that is located on a different side wall of the heat sink from the first air outlet, and a size of the second air outlet is less than a size of the first air outlet, where the heat sink absorbs heat, and the second air outlet allows a cooling airflow to flow to a plurality of locations of the heat sink through the air inlet. |
| US12127784B2 |
Electrosurgical forceps for grasping, treating, and/or dividing tissue
An electrosurgical forceps includes first and second shaft members pivotably coupled to one another via a pivot member such that pivoting of the first and second shaft members between spaced-apart and approximated positions pivots jaw members thereof between open and closed positions. A knife is translatable between retracted and extended positions. A knife deployment mechanism is operably coupled to the first shaft member and includes at least one trigger and at least one linkage coupling the at least one trigger with the knife such that pivoting of the at least one trigger relative to the first shaft member translates the knife between the retracted and extended positions. A knife lockout biased towards a locked position inhibits distal translation of the knife. The knife lockout is movable from the locked position to an unlocked position upon approximation of the jaw members to permit distal translation of the knife. |
| US12127781B2 |
Vessel sealing instrument with seal plates for directing the flow of energy
Jaw members of end effector assemblies include sealing plates configured to direct the amount and flow of energy through the sealing plates. The sealing plates may have a height varying from a minimal height to a maximum height along a width or a length of the sealing plate and/or a sealing surface including at least two impedance zones having different impedance values. |
| US12127780B2 |
Medical devices and related methods
A method of forming an energy delivery portion of a medical device includes contacting a distal portion of an electrode shaft with an insulating material, and heating the insulating material to couple the insulating material to the distal portion of the electrode shaft to form an insulation tip. The distal portion of the electrode shaft includes one or more surface contours to entrain the insulating material. |
| US12127779B2 |
Methods, systems, and apparatuses for tissue ablation using a modulated exponential decay pulse
Example methods and apparatuses are disclosed for providing tissue ablation through electrolysis, electroporation, or a combination thereof. A pulse that has an element of decay may be applied to a target for tissue ablation while the decay is modulated. In some examples, apparatus including a controller and switches may be used to modulate the decay and/or selectively apply the pulse to the target. The apparatus may further include resistors and/or other elements to modulate a magnitude of the pulse and/or a slope of a decay of the pulse. |
| US12127778B2 |
Focal pulsed field ablation devices and methods
Devices, systems, and methods for more efficiently ablating tissue with pulsed field ablation energy while minimizing collateral injury to non-target tissue. In one embodiment, a system for ablating tissue at a treatment site comprises: an energy delivery device; and a control unit including: a source of impedance-modifying fluid in fluid communication with the energy delivery device; an energy generator in electrical communication with the energy delivery device, the energy generator being configured to transmit energy to the energy delivery device and the energy delivery device being configured to deliver energy to the treatment site; and processing circuitry configured to control delivery of the impedance-modifying fluid from the energy delivery device to the treatment site. In one embodiment, a method for ablating tissue comprises delivering an impedance-modifying fluid to a treatment site and delivering pulsed field ablation energy to the treatment site. |
| US12127777B2 |
Energy delivery mitigations for modular energy systems
Disclosed is an isolated interface circuit for a modular energy system. A comparator is configured to couple to a switch and a reference voltage, and an output. A duplicate comparator is configured to couple to the switch and the reference voltage. An expander circuit is coupled to the comparator and the duplicate comparator. An isolator circuit is coupled to the expander circuit. A controller is coupled to the isolator circuit. The controller is configured to compare the output of the comparator with the output of the duplicate comparator and determine activation or deactivation of a surgical instrument coupled to the controller based on the comparison. |
| US12127769B2 |
Patient-specific jig for personalized surgery
A patient-specific jig for confirming a correct contour of a fixation element in an operative setting, the patient-specific jig including a jig body having a top end and a bottom end provided at opposite ends of a longitudinal axis of the jig body, and an inner contour guide disposed in a front surface of the jig body, the inner contour guide having a shaped cross-section and being shaped in a contoured curve along the longitudinal axis of the jig body, wherein the contoured curve conforms to a set of patient-specific geometric parameters. |
| US12127767B2 |
Uniplanar bone screw
A uniplanar bone anchor including a housing and a bone screw is provided. The lower region of the housing defines mating elements that mate with engaging elements on the bone screw to limit movement of the housing relative to the bone screw to a single plane. |
| US12127766B2 |
Selectively locking polyaxial screw
The present disclosure generally relates to pedicle screws that can selectively lock polyaxial motion of a receiver head with a locking cap. The locking cap can allow locking of the polyaxial motion of the receiver member relative to the spherical head of the bone shank without having a rod placed in the rod slot of the receiver member. This can enable placement of the head of the pedicle screw in a desired position and orientation, locking the head in the desired position and orientation, and performing a maneuver, such as derotation, without a rod in place or any extra motion between the receiver member and the bone shank. In some embodiments, actuation of the locking cap can be achieved by rotating the locking cap relative to the receiver member, where rotation of the locking cap causes corresponding axial translation of the locking cap relative to the receiver member. |
| US12127761B2 |
Surgical instruments incorporating ultrasonic and electrosurgical functionality
A surgical instrument end effector assembly includes a first jaw member defining an insulative tissue-contacting surface and first and second electrically-conductive tissue-contacting surfaces disposed on either side of the insulative surface. A second jaw member of the end effector assembly includes an ultrasonic blade body positioned to oppose the insulative surface of the first jaw member, and first and second electrically-conductive tissue-contacting surfaces disposed on either side of the ultrasonic blade body and positioned to oppose the first and second electrically-conductive surfaces, respectively, of the first jaw member. The first jaw member is movable relative to the second jaw member between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position to grasp tissue therebetween. The first and second electrically-conductive surfaces of the second jaw member are movable, independent of the first jaw member, relative to the first jaw member and the ultrasonic blade body between a retracted position and an extended position. |
| US12127760B2 |
Surgical instrument with variable clamping force
An ultrasonic instrument includes a body and a shaft assembly extending distally from the body. The shaft assembly includes an acoustic waveguide. The instrument further includes an end effector including an ultrasonic blade. The ultrasonic blade is in acoustic communication with the acoustic waveguide. The instrument further includes a sensor configured to sense at least one characteristic of the shaft assembly and/or the end effector. The end effector is configured to be activated at varying power levels based on the at least one characteristic sensed by the sensor. |
| US12127758B2 |
Surgical tool systems, and methods of use thereof
Surgical tool systems and methods of use thereof for performing endoscopic surgical procedures, which systems include a handpiece and a surgical accessory which detachably connects to the handpiece. The surgical accessory has a distal end which defines a cutting head incorporating two different types of tissue-treating areas. |
| US12127757B2 |
Device for conditioning ex vivo pericardial tissue
Embodiments of the present disclosure include a method for conditioning ex vivo pericardial tissue that has a parietal side and a fibrous side from which fibers extend. A blade assembly includes a blade head having a blade array and a face that defines gaps therein. The parietal side of the tissue is placed downward against a support plate, and a motor is operated to move the blade array with respect to the face. The face contacts the tissue such that the fibers protrude through the gaps and into the blade head. The blade array shears the fibers that protrude through the gaps into the blade head, yielding sheared fibers. Other embodiments are also described. |
| US12127756B2 |
System and method for delivery and positioning of surgical implants
Systems and method for delivery and positioning of a sheet-like surgical implant to a target site including a means of deploying and orienting the sheet-like implant within the body. |
| US12127754B2 |
Diaphragm entry for posterior surgical access
Methods and devices described herein facilitate diaphragm entry for posterior access of body organs. |
| US12127753B2 |
Percutaneous thrombus extraction device and method
A percutaneous thrombus extraction device for removing a thrombus from within a blood vessel includes a flexible outer sheath defining a first passage between a proximal end and a distal end. An inner sheath is movably positionable within the first passage. The inner sheath defines a second passage between a proximal end and a distal end. The inner sheath is moveable in a radial direction between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration along a length of the inner sheath defined between the proximal end and the distal end. A catheter is movably positionable within the second passage, and has an expandable body at a distal end portion of the catheter. The expandable body is movable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. |
| US12127752B2 |
Orthopaedic fusion planning systems and methods of repair
This disclosure relates to surgical planning systems, instrumentation and methods for repairing bone defects. The planning systems and instrumentation disclosed herein may be utilized to establish trajectories of surgical devices and may be utilized to establish resection surfaces for fusion of adjacent bone surfaces. |
| US12127747B2 |
Tourniquet
Apparatuses, components, devices, methods, and systems for tourniquets are provided. An example tourniquet includes a tensioning device having a housing and a pull-cord assembly and a strap that passes through the housing. An example strap has a first end and a second end. The example strap is arranged to together with the housing form a loop for encircling a limb. An example pull-cord assembly is configured to advance the strap through the housing to tighten the loop. |
| US12127746B2 |
Non-shedding coupling method and system for reloadable hemostasis clip
A device for treating tissue includes a clip including clip arms and a coupler. Each of the clip arms extends from a proximal end to a distal end. Proximal ends of the clip arms are slidably received within a channel of a capsule. A proximal end of the capsule includes openings extending through a wall. The coupler is mounted over the proximal end of the capsule via deployment arms including engaging features extending laterally inward from an interior surface thereof to engage the openings of the capsule. The coupler includes retention arms configured to engage a corresponding portion of an applicator. When a pre-determined compressive force is applied to the coupler, the deployment arms are proximally slidable along the corresponding portion of the applicator to deflect the deployment arms out of engagement with the capsule so that the coupler is separable from the capsule. |
| US12127739B2 |
Percutaneous atrial and ventricular septal defect closure device
Medical devices for closing anatomical apertures, such as atrial or ventricular septal defects, are disclosed. The medical devices can include a plug body having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis. The plug body can include an exterior surface, an interior surface defining an interior lumen, and a seal which can be located within the interior lumen. The medical devices can also include at least one arm member extending through the plug body between the exterior surface and the interior surface of the plug body. In certain embodiments, the medical device can include a distal loop and a proximal loop extending through the plug body. In certain embodiments, the proximal loop can be smaller than the distal loop, such that a top end and a bottom end of the proximal loop can fit within a top end and a bottom end of the distal loop. |
| US12127729B2 |
Method for smoke evacuation for surgical hub
A method for evacuating particulates from a surgical site is disclosed. The method comprises communicatively connecting a particulate evacuation module and a surgical hub, wherein the surgical hub comprises a surgical hub enclosure, and wherein the particulate evacuation module is configured to be received within the surgical hub enclosure. The method further comprises removing a particulate from the surgical site and into the particulate evacuation module, analyzing the removed particulate, and modifying an operation of the particulate evacuation module based on the analysis of the removed particulate. |
| US12127728B2 |
Vacuum cleaner station, vacuum cleaner system, and method for controlling vacuum cleaner station
The present disclosure relates to a cleaner system including: a cleaner; a cleaner station; and an imaginary plane including an imaginary suction flow path through line penetrating a suction flow path in a longitudinal direction and an imaginary suction motor axis defined by extending a rotation axis of a suction motor, in which when the cleaner is coupled to the cleaner station, the plane penetrates at least a part of the cleaner station, such that a center of gravity of the cleaner is disposed to pass through a space for maintaining balance of the station, and as a result, it is possible to stably support the cleaner and the station while preventing the cleaner and the station from falling down. |
| US12127725B2 |
Cleaner
A cleaner includes: a main body that has an opening; a suction motor that is disposed in the main body and generates suction force; and a filter unit that includes an exhaust filter for filtering air discharged from the suction motor, the filter unit being inserted into the main body through the opening and being separated from the main body, wherein when the filter unit is combined with the main body, a portion of the filter unit protrudes out of the main body, and a portion of the exhaust filter is positioned inside the main body and the other portion of the exhaust filter is positioned outside the main body. |
| US12127712B2 |
Electric pepper grinder
An electric pepper grinder, wherein, on the one hand, a control switch is provided to avoid starting the grinder by mistake when the gravity switch is turned off inadvertently; on the other hand, the storage bin is formed on the shell non-detachably, and it is just necessary to open the bin cover during loading; further, the storage bin is located in the three-segment structure between the grinding and power mechanisms, realizing evener loading. |
| US12127709B2 |
Modular barbecue system and kits therefore
There is provided a modular barbecue system and kits for adapting a gas barbecue to other types of cooking and other uses. The modular barbecue system comprises a heating compartment having a bottom wall and a peripheral defining a cavity, a heat source provided in the cavity of the heating compartment, a plurality of add-on components receivable in the cavity of the heating compartment, a plurality of steps provided in the cavity of the heating compartment for supporting the add-on components at different distances relative to the heat source. Add-on components such as a large basin, a flat basin, a perforated plate system, a strainer, a lid and a pump are combined to form a plurality of kits enabling steam cooking, maple sap boiling, double boiling, coal fire cooking, boiling, smoke cooking and water heating to expand the typical grilling method of a gas barbecue to various cooking techniques. |
| US12127707B1 |
Telescopic wood-fired pizza oven
A telescopic wood-fired pizza oven designed for portability and space efficiency. It consists of a bottom annular ring with an aperture for wood insertion, an inner ledge supporting a circular grill, and a top annular ring with L-shaped receivers to securely lock onto the bottom ring. The top annular ring defines an aperture for pizza insertion with a top door that opens vertically. The top ring also features handles for easy handling and a circular top with a central aperture for ventilation. A folding circular ceramic cooking platform is placed on the grill for optimal pizza cooking. This design allows the oven to collapse into a compact form, making it ideal for storage in recreational vehicles and for transportation to various outdoor settings. The invention provides an authentic wood-fired cooking experience in a portable, easy-to-store format. |
| US12127706B2 |
Two-stage water boiler for a hot beverage vending machine
A two-stage water boiler for a hot beverage vending machine, comprising a storage water heater and a continuous-flow water heater fluidically connectable in series; wherein the storage water heater is configured to contain water at atmospheric pressure, and the continuous-flow water heater is configured to be supplied, through a water pump, with water drawn from the storage water heater. |
| US12127703B2 |
Liquid infusion device
A liquid infusion device includes a container, a container collar, a lid assembly, and a filter basket. The container has an open top, a closed sidewall, and a closed bottom. The container collar has a collar opening and is configured to couple to a rim of the open top. The lid assembly is configured to cover at least a portion of the collar opening. The filter basket is configured to hold infusion material and to be suspended from the lid assembly and into an interior of the container. The filter basket includes an open top, a bottom, and a sidewall having an opening. The infusion device can include a motor configured to impart motion to the filter basket. |
| US12127697B2 |
Cup lid with retractable drinking spout and drinking cup
Provided is a cup lid with a retractable drinking spout and drinking cup, including a cup lid body provided with a through hole; a base fixedly connected to the cup lid body and located at a bottom of the through hole; a drinking spout movably installed in the through hole and capable of stretching out from a top of the through hole or retracting into the through hole; and an elastic part arranged in the through hole and having one end in butting connection with the base and the other end in butting connection with the drinking spout, the elastic part pushing the drinking spout to stretch out when popping up, and the elastic part being compressed to accumulate force when the drinking spout retracts. |
| US12127690B2 |
Foldable child enclosure
A foldable enclosure apparatus, for a child, including an upper assembly forming an upper portion of an enclosure, and a base assembly connected to the upper assembly and forming a lower portion of the enclosure that supports a base pad. The upper assembly and base assembly are coupled by a side structure of posts, and the upper assembly, base assembly, and side structure are configured so that the foldable enclosure apparatus folds and unfolds effecting closing and opening of the foldable enclosure apparatus between closed and open positions. A flexible frame bassinet is included in the upper portion and dependent from the upper assembly. A changing platform, separate and distinct from the bassinet, is connected to the upper assembly. The changing platform is pivotally mounted to the upper assembly with mounts separate and distinct from mounting of the bassinet, the mounts include a hinged coupling and snap on clamps. |
| US12127688B1 |
Extension lumbar support pads for office chair
A lumbar support assembly for an office chair is presented herein. The lumbar support assembly includes at least one extension pad assembly which may be mounted to an existing lumbar support structure of an office chair. The extension pad assembly includes a base and a pad, wherein the base includes a recessed mounting structure disposed one side thereof. The recessed mounting structure is defined by a recessed surface at least partially surrounded by a retention wall, with the pad mounted to the opposite side of the base. One or more mounting clips extend from the retaining wall allowing the existing lumbar support structure to be snapped and engaged therein. With the extension pad assembly mounted in this manner, additional pressure and support can be added to the lumbar region of an individual seated in the chair. |
| US12127683B2 |
Automatic adaptive comfort for bunk mattress
The disclosure relates to a bunk, in particular for a vehicle cabin. The bunk comprises a base plate, an upper layer, a plurality of supporting members vertically compressible and spaced apart from one another substantially over the whole surface of the bunk, a plurality of pressure sensors which are part of the upper layer and in an adaptable area comprising at least one area of the bunk, a moving mechanism configured to move at least some of the supporting members in the adaptable area parallel to the base plate, and a control unit connected to the pressure sensors and the moving mechanism. The control unit is configured to cause the moving mechanism to move the supporting members in the adaptable area as a function of the current pressure data provided by the pressure sensors, to locally change the density of the supporting members to provide a locally variable bunk firmness. |
| US12127682B2 |
Recliner bedding set
A recliner pad assembly for a recliner type chair includes an outer cover that surrounds an inner cushion, the outer cover includes an upper attachment arrangement and a lower attachment arrangement. |
| US12127681B2 |
Multi-layer sleeping pad
A multi-layer sleeping pad, which includes an outer air cushion, an inner air cushion and a first cushion pad. The outer air cushion is provided with a first cavity. The inner air cushion is arranged in the first cavity. The first cushion pad is arranged between an inner top of the outer air cushion and an outer top of the inner air cushion. |
| US12127678B2 |
Bed having features for improving a sleeper's body thermoregulation during sleep
A sensing unit is configured to generate pressure readings from a phenomena within a sleep environment and to generate temperature readings from a sensed temperature. A processing unit is configured to select a thermoregulation adjustment and to alter a thermal property of a sleep environment based on the selected thermoregulation adjustment. |
| US12127668B2 |
Modular shelving
Modular shelving including at least one shelf supported by at least one tube, wherein said shelf is coupled to said tube by means of a coupling element which is arranged externally in said tube and internally in a hole passing through the shelf, where each coupling element is divided lengthwise into two identical halves which are tongue and groove coupled together and, being coupled, can fit snugly into the hole of the shelf, whereby a tube supporting the shelf is fitted. |
| US12127667B2 |
Table and panel furniture system
A table assembly comprising a table including a top member and at least a first leg support member, the top member forming a substantially flat top surface and circumscribed by an outer edge, the at least one leg support member supporting the top member in a substantially horizontal position, a table dock secured to the top member and forming an elongated channel having a dock length dimension and at least a first display panel circumscribed by a panel edge and having at least one straight edge having a panel length dimension, the dock length dimension less than panel length dimension, wherein at least a portion of the straight edge of the panel is receivable within the dock channel with the panel extending out the open first and second ends of the channel to support the panel in a substantially upright orientation with at least a portion of the display panel extending to a height above the flat top surface. |
| US12127665B2 |
Child handwashing device
A handwashing device that provides an incentive for proper handwashing is presented. The handwashing device contains a housing, a brush layer, a processing unit, an activation element, an indicator element, and a timer switch. The housing is positioned within the brush layer. The processing unit is positioned within the housing. The processing unit, the activation element, the indicator element, and the timer switch are electronically connected to the processing unit. In the preferred embodiment, the housing may take the form of a rigid and waterproof electronics enclosure that houses the electronic components that constitutes the handwashing device. Additionally, the housing serves as a mounting implement for the brush layer to attach along where the brush layer conforms to the shape of the housing. In the preferred embodiment, the housing is constructed out of a light permeable material, such as, but not limited to translucent polycarbonate, or any other suitable material. |
| US12127660B2 |
Refillable cosmetic container
A refillable cosmetic container system includes an outer container that can be closed by an optional lid, and an inner cosmetic holding canister that can be removably mounted within the container. A coupling system can be implemented to allow the outer container and the inner canister to be selectively coupled to each other, such as a lug-and-groove interface, latch and catch interface, etc. The coupling system may be configured such that rotation of the inner canister relative to the outer container causes the coupling/decoupling (e.g., locking/unlocking) between the outer container and the inner canister. To aid in selective coupling (e.g., coupling and decoupling) of the inner canister with respect to the outer container, a handle is provided on the inner container. A locking feature may be provided between the handle and the outer container which ensures that the inner canister does not prematurely or unnecessarily dislodge from the outer container. |
| US12127659B2 |
Cosmetic product container and retention mechanism
A cup for retaining a cosmetic substance includes a cup body having a first end, a second end, and an inner sidewall forming a cup cavity and a stepped retention member disposed on the inner sidewall of the cup body and extending into the cup cavity. The stepped retention member has a first width value extending around the periphery of the inner sidewall. |
| US12127656B2 |
Hair styling appliance
A hair straightening apparatus having two arms pivotably coupled together and arranged to receive hair within a cavity formed between them is disclosed. A plenum in at least one arm includes an air inlet for receiving airflow from a fan unit and an air outlet for emitting airflow towards hair within the cavity. The air outlet extends along the inner wall of at least one of the first arm and the second arm and is adapted to direct airflow towards a lower edge of the arms. |
| US12127654B2 |
Foldable wheeled suitcase and steering roller
Foldable travel case, comprising: a top and a bottom side (3), a hinge side (2) and at least one side surface (1), wherein the top and bottom sides (3), the hinge sides (2) and the at least one side surface (1) are connected to each other via connecting strips (4). |
| US12127652B2 |
Multi-functional strap for providing various personal item carrying configurations
The present invention relates to a multi-functional strap which provides the user with various carrying configurations for personal items. More specifically, the multi-functional strap of the present invention allows the user it reconfigure the handbag to function as a purse, wristlet, or clutch. According to one configuration, a wristlet with a multi-function strap system includes a bag portion having an inside and an outside, two or more loops formed on one end of said bag portion and a strap having two ends wherein said strap is threaded through one of the available loops and the ends are coupled together. |
| US12127650B1 |
Case for a mobile device floating magnetic attachment feature
A protective case for a mobile device. A housing defines a recess to receive the mobile device. At least one chassis resides within one or a plurality of voids in the housing. Each chassis holds at least one permanent magnet contained within the chassis. The chassis are retained between a liner and a rim of the void. The chassis is/are biased to have an external surface substantially flush with an external surface of the housing when no external magnetic mass is present and can rise above the external surface when an external magnetic mass is present. |
| US12127645B2 |
Umbrella capable of canopy adjustment through a handle
An umbrella with an adjustable canopy comprises a canopy adjustment device having a transverse rod connector, an upper clutch gear, a lower clutch gear and a handle; and a transverse rod rotation device disposed on the middle of a transverse rod; the front end of a tilted rod is rotatably connected to the transverse rod rotation device; the bottom end of the transverse rod is rotatably connected to a sliding block through the canopy adjustment device. The upper clutch gear is fixedly connected to the transverse rod; the bottom end of the transverse rod connector is rotatably connected to the sliding block; one end of the handle is rotatably connected to the periphery the upper clutch gear which is against the upper surface of the lower clutch gear. The invention has the advantages of simple and reasonable structure, convenient operation, stable and reliable positioning, and can realize the canopy adjustment only by operating the handle. |
| US12127640B1 |
Watch band and watch
The present invention relates to the technical field of wearable devices, and in particular, to a watch band and a watch. The watch band includes: a plurality of sequentially connected chain elements, wherein a connecting portion and a connecting groove are provided on each of the chain elements, and the connecting portion is connected to the connecting groove on another adjacent chain element by means of a connecting mechanism; the connecting mechanism comprises a shifting block assembly and two ejector pin assemblies symmetrically provided at two sides of the shifting block assembly; an accommodating cavity and a placement groove penetrating the accommodating cavity are provided on the connecting portion; two oppositely arranged jacks are provided on the connecting groove; and the shifting block assembly is located in the accommodating cavity and the two ejector pin assemblies are located in the placement groove. |
| US12127639B1 |
Permanent jewelry and method of making same
An item of permanent jewelry involves a Band including a hollow extending longitudinally into the Band from a first terminal end, an internal bar having a first terminal end inserted into the hollow, wherein the Band is connected to the internal bar by at least one pin extending transversely through both the first terminal end of the Band and the first terminal end of the internal bar, and wherein the second terminal end of the Band and second terminal end of the internal bar are coupled together such so that the Band and internal bar collectively form a closed loop such that the closed loop cannot be slid off the person without damaging at least one of the Band, the internal bar or the at least one pin. A method of making an item of permanent jewelry is also disclosed. |
| US12127638B2 |
Accessory component manufacturing method, accessory manufacturing method, accessory component, and accessory
An accessory includes a body that has a first hole surrounded by a first inner surface, and a component that has a first hole surrounded by a first inner surface to be engaged with the first inner surface. A method of manufacturing the component includes: a piercing step of forming, by blanking, the second hole through a sheet-like member of which the component is formed; a first reshaping step of swelling the second inner surface into the second hole by compressing a rim portion surrounding the second hole; a shearing step of cutting the component out of the sheet-like member; and a second reshaping step of rounding a tip portion of the second inner surface having swelled by the first reshaping. The second reshaping step includes barreling the component cut out by the shearing. |
| US12127637B1 |
Zipper shield
A jam proof zipper device is as described having a shield component coupled to the slider which clears a zipper slider channel entry profile such that all but the tape teeth elements enter or exit the slider channels by steering any encroaching cloth, tape or material away from entering the Y-shaped channel entrance. |
| US12127636B2 |
Attachment system for an electronic device
A removable module and a housing for an attachment system of a consumer product is described. The removable module includes a locking mechanism comprising a first portion having a substantially planar top surface and second portion that comprises a substantially non-planar bottom surface. The first portion and the second portion are coupled together. The locking mechanism also includes a first spring mechanism coupled between the first portion and the second portion. The first spring mechanism causes the first portion to be biased away from the second portion. The locking mechanism also includes a second spring mechanism. The second spring mechanism causes the substantially planar top surface of the first portion to be biased substantially flush with respect to the removable module and also causes the substantially non-planar bottom surface of the second portion to be biased proud with respect to the removable module. |
| US12127628B2 |
Article of footwear with multiple durometer outsole
An article of footwear includes a sole structure effective to increase traction on a support surface and including first and second sets of lugs. |
| US12127625B2 |
Article of footwear
The present invention relates to an article of footwear comprising an upper having a first ground facing surface; a primary sole part having a first foot facing surface defining a first volume for receiving an injected material in a cross-sectional area between the first proximal surface and the first distal surface of the upper, a second ground facing surface and a peripheral surface; and a secondary sole part having a second foot facing surface and a second ground facing surface, where the secondary sole part and extends between the upper and the primary sole part. |
| US12127624B2 |
Bicycle helmet with eyewear retention
A bicycle helmet adapted to be used with eyewear includes an impact-absorbing body, a resilient wiper, and an alignment feature. The impact-absorbing body has a convex exterior surface and a concave interior surface adapted to be positioned on a user's head. The impact-absorbing body further includes an aperture formed in the exterior surface and dimensioned to permit insertion of a portion of the eyewear into the aperture along an insertion axis. The resilient wiper is positioned at least partially in the aperture and arranged to engage the portion of the eyewear upon insertion into the aperture. The alignment feature defines at least a portion of the aperture and is oriented to guide the portion of the eyewear toward the resilient wiper. |
| US12127622B2 |
Dual-shell helmet
A helmet, such as a football helmet, includes a shell portion, a retention assembly, and a face guard assembly. The shell portion includes: an outer shell; an inner shell spaced apart from the outer shell, the inner shell and the outer shell defining an interior space between the inner shell and the outer shell; at least one fastener assembly extending from the outer shell to the inner shell through the interior space; and at least one inflated bladder positioned in the interior space defined by the inner shell and the outer shell. The shell(s) can be formed from lightweight materials, such as carbon fiber. The retention assembly is connected to the inner shell for securing the helmet to a head of a wearer. The face guard assembly is connected to the outer shell and is positioned to protect at least a portion of a face of the wearer. |
| US12127620B2 |
Light-emitting beacon
A light-emitting beacon comprising a printed circuit board assembly arranged between a carapace and a battery such that a first surface of the assembly faces the battery and a second surface of the assembly faces the carapace is disclosed. The circuit board assembly comprises LEDs arranged on the second surface wherein a first of the LEDs emits a first light visible from a first lateral side of the carapace and a second of the LEDs emits a second light visible from a second lateral side of the carapace. There is also disclosed a beacon comprising an LED activated in response to light sensed by at least one of a plurality of photosensors arranged on the second outer surface. One of the photosensors senses light shining on a first lateral side of the carapace and another of the photosensors senses light shining on a second lateral side of the carapace. |
| US12127619B2 |
Method of preparing zipper assemblies for apparel manufacturing processes
A method for preparing discontinuous zipper chain for use in apparel manufacturing includes: programming a teeth-securing machine to secure zipper teeth at specified intervals along an edge of each of a pair of zipper tapes; feeding the pair of zipper tapes into the teeth-securing machine so as to secure interlocking zipper teeth to the zipper tapes at the specified intervals, thereby forming a discontinuous zipper chain having successive toothed sections positioned along a length thereof and spaced apart from one another by gap sections without zipper teeth; and spooling or packaging the discontinuous zipper chain for use in apparel manufacturing. |
| US12127618B2 |
Size determination apparatus and size determination method for clothing with cups
A brassiere size determination apparatus for clothing with cups covering a user's bust includes an acquisition unit and a determination unit. The acquisition unit acquires a first volume of at least a lower part of the bust. The determination unit determines a cup size of clothing with cups based on the first volume of the lower part. |
| US12127607B2 |
Bra pad and method for manufacturing same
A bra pad constructed from a combination of materials and configured to have two or more zones, each zone is constructed of different material and thus provides, in combination, a different level of stretchiness and firmness to an area of the bra pad for providing optimum support, comfort, fit and coverage for use in bras, camisoles, tank tops, slips, dresses, bathing suits, or any other breast covering garment where padding and/or support is desired. |
| US12127604B1 |
Romper style garment
A romper or jumpsuit style garment system comprises a top garment shirt piece, a bottom garment pant piece, and a garment attachment system for connecting the top and bottom garment pieces. The garment attachment system utilizes snap connectors which are spaced sufficiently apart to provide ample finger space clearance distance between adjacent snaps, which allows a wearer to easily fasten and unfasten the snaps. |
| US12127600B2 |
Electrically operated aerosol-generating system and methods for detecting heater conditions in the system
An electrically operated aerosol-generating system is provided, including: a heating element to heat an aerosol-forming substrate proximate to the heating element; a power supply to supply power to the heating element; and electric circuitry in communication with the heating element and the power supply, the electric circuitry including a memory and being configured to: regulate a supply of power to the heating element for a heating cycle period in response to a user input, determine a first derivative of an electrical resistance of the heating element with respect to time, determine that there is an adverse condition if the first derivative exceeds a threshold value stored in the memory during a heating cycle period at or subsequent to a predetermined time in the period, and control power supplied to the heating element or provide an indication based on whether there is an adverse condition at the heating element. |
| US12127598B2 |
Airflow sensor and electronic cigarette
An airflow sensor includes a sensing circuit module having a circuit board and a sensing component, a first sealing piece and a second sealing piece. The first sealing piece is disposed to cover at least a part of a first surface of the circuit board. The second sealing piece is disposed to cover at least a part of a second surface opposite to the first surface. A first accommodating cavity is formed between the first sealing piece and the circuit board. The sensing component is received in the first accommodating cavity. The first sealing piece includes a first waterproof air-permeable portion. A connecting soldering pad electrically connected with the sensing component is disposed at the circuit board. The airflow sensor is electrically connected with other circuitry components through the connecting soldering pad. The connecting soldering pad is not covered by either the first sealing piece or the second sealing piece. |
| US12127597B2 |
Induction heating type aerosol generating device capable of changing an operation mode of a power converter
Disclosed is an aerosol-generating device which includes a power converter for supplying an alternating power to an induction coil, and controls switching elements in the power converter to change an operation mode of a power converter based on a temperature profile such that the power converter operates in a full bridge mode in a preheating section and operates in a half bridge mode in a smoking section. |
| US12127590B2 |
Aerosol-generating system with separate capsule and vaporizer
An aerosol-generating system may include a capsule and a releasably connectable vaporizer or vaporizing unit. The capsule comprises a distal end and defines a reservoir configured to contain an aerosol-generating substrate. The vaporizing unit comprises a housing and a heating element and a transfer element disposed in the housing. The heating element is configured to heat the transfer element to vaporize the aerosol-generating substrate. The housing of the vaporizing unit has a proximal end. A portion of the transfer element extends beyond the proximal end of the housing. The vaporizing unit is configured such that the transfer element is the initial part of the vaporizing unit to penetrate into the reservoir of the capsule as the distal end of the capsule is moved towards the proximal end of the vaporizing unit. |
| US12127587B2 |
Dual vaporizer
An electronic vaporizer has an upper section that has an upper housing. The upper section also retains a right cartridge. The right cartridge is retained within the upper housing. The right cartridge further includes a right heater, a right tank, and a right chimney. A cartridge is retained within the upper housing. The left cartridge further includes a left heater, a left tank and a left chimney. The left cartridge is parallel to the right cartridge. A lower section has a lower housing. A battery is retained in the lower housing. The battery is configured to activate the right heater and the left heater. |
| US12127585B2 |
Container
A container comprising a main body and a lid includes a chamber for a recipient product. A portion of the container is provided with a sensate substance which is released into the chamber to impart an organoleptic characteristic to a recipient product within the chamber. The recipient product can be a smokeless tobacco product. |
| US12127584B2 |
Vaporizer accessory case and kit
A vaporizer accessory case and kit is provided. The device includes a container having a base and a plurality of perimeter sidewalk defining an interior volume. A lid is removably securable to the plurality of perimeter sidewalk, such that the lid encloses the interior volume. An insert is disposed within the interior volume, wherein the insert includes a plurality of divided slots. Each of the plurality of divided slots is dimensioned to removably secure at least one vaporizer accessory therein. In some embodiments, a plurality of sanitary mouthpiece covers is further provided, the plurality of sanitary mouthpiece covers including a first open end opposite a second open end, wherein the second open end is removably securable to a vaporizer mouthpiece. |
| US12127580B2 |
Tobacco blend
Provided herein is a composition for use in a device for generating an inhalable medium, the composition including (a) 20-40% by weight of air-cured and/or fire-cured tobacco, (b) 0-35% by weight of flue-cured and/or sun-cured tobacco that has not been subjected to any further treatment which affects the flavor properties of tobacco, and (c) 25-80% by weight of flue-cured and/or sun-cured tobacco that has been further treated to enhance the flavor properties of tobacco. |
| US12127579B2 |
Reconstituted cannabis material for generating aerosols
An aerosol generating material is disclosed containing a reconstituted cannabis material. The reconstituted material can contain extracted cannabis fibers in combination with web building fibers, such as softwood fibers. The reconstituted cannabis material is capable of generating an aerosol, such as a smoke, that can have a conventional cannabis taste with reduced amounts of irritants and harsh components. In one embodiment, the reconstituted cannabis material is formed from plants that are low in cannabinoids, such as THC. Cannabinoids, such as THC and/or CBD, can then be topically applied to the reconstituted plant material for not only controlling the amount of cannabinoids contained in an aerosol generated by the material but also for producing consistent and uniform deliveries. |
| US12127576B2 |
Specific bacteria for their use as a medicament, in particular for controlling excess weight, obesity, cardiometabolic diseases and inflammatory bowel diseases
The object of the invention are compositions and medical treatment methods with an inheritable, Gram-negative, strictly anaerobic and commensal bacterium of the family Christensenellaceae belonging to an OTU (Operational Taxonomic Unit) characterized by a 16S rRNA sequence SEQ ID NO: 1 or to an OTU characterized by a 16S rRNA sequence SEQ ID NO: 2. |
| US12127575B2 |
Enhanced aerobic fermentation methods for producing edible fungal mycelium blended meats and meat analogue compositions
Provided herein are shelf-stable protein food ingredients, food products comprising the shelf-stable protein food ingredients, methods of their production, and methods of their use. The shelf-stable protein food ingredients comprise cultured fungal biomass and a limited amount of water. Advantageously, the shelf-stable protein food ingredients can be stored, transported, and delivered within the food supply. |
| US12127572B2 |
Sulfite-free, rapid setting, thermal-reversible modified potato starch gelling agent and products made therefrom
This specification discloses a potato starch modified to have a narrow carboxylation and viscosity profile, and sulfite levels that are below detection levels by titration. The disclosed starch forms thermal-reversible gels having a fast gelling rate and that are useful in imitation cheese. |
| US12127571B2 |
Particulate acidulant composition comprising malic acid and lactic acid
The invention relates to a particulate acidulant composition comprising 20-70 wt. % malic acid, 3-40 wt. % lactic acid and 0-40 wt. % of food acid selected from citric acid, fumaric acid, adipic acid, tartaric acid and acetic acid and combinations thereof, wherein the acidulant composition comprises: 40-90 wt. % of M-particles comprising co-crystal of malic acid and partially neutralized polycarboxylic acid selected from malic acid, citric acid, fumaric acid, adipic acid, tartaric acid, and combinations thereof, said M-particles containing at least 30 wt. % malic acid and at least 30 wt. % of the partially neutralized polycarboxylic acid; 5-60 wt. % of L-particles comprising co-crystal of lactic acid and at least partially neutralized carboxylic acid selected from lactic acid, malic acid, citric acid, fumaric acid, adipic acid, tartaric acid, and combinations thereof, said L-particles containing at least 30 wt. % lactic acid and at least 30 wt. % of the at least partially neutralized polycarboxylic acid; and wherein the combination of M-particles and L-particles constitutes at least 50 wt. % of the acidulant composition. The invention also relates to a particulate coating composition, to a method of preparing a food ingredient or a food product and to a confectionery product. |
| US12127570B2 |
Reconstituted soluble tapioca flour
Described herein are reconstituted soluble tapioca flour compositions having desirable chemical properties and solubility and viscosity functionality for use in food products such as, beverage mix, infant food, a medicinal product, an emulsion, convenience foods, or a snack-based filling. Such compositions can be used as a partial or complete replacement of maltodextrin and offer a more clean-label alternative. |
| US12127564B2 |
Preparation method of flour with low oil absorption during frying
Disclosed are a preparation method and application of flour with low oil absorption during frying, belonging to the field of flour modification. The preparation method of flour with low oil absorption during frying increases the cross-linking degree of starch, protein, and starch-protein in the flour by adding glutamine transaminase first and then phytic acid or adding phytic acid first and then glutamine transaminase so as to improve the compactness of the flour structure, which reduces water evaporation and oil absorption during frying after the flour is made into dough, and thus ultimately forms the modified flour with low oil absorption during frying. The method is simple, green, pollution-free, and low in energy consumption, and the modified flour prepared has improved thermal stability and reduced oil absorption after frying. The present disclosure has broad application prospects in the fields of flour modification and fried foods. |
| US12127563B2 |
Dispensing baked good container assembly and method
A dispensing baked good container assembly includes a container having a pastry bag extend between an upper portion and a lower portion. The pastry bag is flexible. The pastry bag has an internal cavity configured to hold baked good ingredients. The lower portion has a lower dispensing opening at a dispensing tip at a bottom of the pastry bag through which the baked good ingredients are dispensed. The dispensing baked good container assembly includes a support ring coupled to the upper portion of the pastry bag. The support ring is rigid or semi-rigid to support the upper end of the pastry bag and form a funnel providing access to the internal cavity. |
| US12127562B2 |
Methods and compositions that increase pesticidal activity for FR901228
The present invention includes methods and compositions that produce greater pesticidal activity in FR901228 conjugates. FR901228 can be conjugated with one or more thiol containing molecules and produce a new conjugate that exhibits increase pesticidal activity than FR901228 alone. |
| US12127559B2 |
Use of cyclodextrins as agrochemical delivery system
The present invention relates pesticidal complexes, pesticidal delivery systems and compositions, as well as processes of preparation and uses thereof. The present invention also relates to the use of cyclodextrins for increasing biological activity and improving uptake, penetration, retention and/or bioavailability of agrochemicals such as pesticides. |
| US12127556B2 |
Nontoxic coating concentrates for agricultural uses
The invention encompasses a nontoxic agricultural formulation of a concentrated liquid suspension comprising an organic phase and suspended particulate materials, and also encompasses an aqueous formulation comprising the concentrated liquid suspension and an agricultural treatment agent. The invention additionally encompasses methods of treating an agricultural target, comprising providing an agricultural formulation of a concentrated liquid suspension comprising an organic phase and suspended particulates, and applying the agricultural formulation onto the agricultural target, thereby treating the agricultural target. |
| US12127554B2 |
Apparatus and method for ex vivo lung ventilation with a varying exterior pressure
In a method of ventilating excised lungs, a ventilation gas is supplied to an airway of a lung and a vacuum is formed around the lung. A quality of the vacuum is varied between a lower level and a higher level to cause the lung to breathe, while the pressure of the ventilation gas supplied to the airway is regulated to maintain a positive airway pressure in the airway of the lung. The vacuum may be cyclically varied between the two vacuum levels. The levels may be maintained substantially constant over a period of time, or one or both of the lower and higher levels may be adjusted during ventilation. The lung may be placed in a sealed chamber, and a vacuum is formed in the chamber around the lung. |
| US12127552B2 |
Dynamic tank management based on previous environment and machine measurements
Historical information is accessed that describes a previous state of a field, previous environmental conditions for the field, and previous farming machine actions performed in the field. A tank management model is applied to the historical information to determine expected weed densities within field portions and an amount of treatment fluid required to treat plants within the field. While the farming machine is treating plants in the field, current information describing a current state of the field is accessed. The tank management model is applied to the current information to determine updated weed densities within field portions not yet treated. The farming machine performs a modified plant treatment action based on the updated weed densities and a comparison of a remaining amount of treatment fluid within a tank of the farming machine and an updated amount of treatment fluid for treating plants within field portions not yet treated. |
| US12127547B2 |
Autonomous laser weed eradication
Disclosed herein are methods, devices, modules, and systems which may be employed for automated weed identification, control, and eradication. These methods, devices, modules, and systems provide an alternative to hand cultivation or chemical herbicides. Devices disclosed herein may be configured to locate, identify, and autonomously target a weed with a beam, such as a laser beam, which may burn or irradiate the weed. The methods, devices, modules, and systems may be used for agricultural crop management or for at-home weed control. |
| US12127546B2 |
Method for remediating developmentally delayed plants
A method for remediating developmentally delayed plants within a field of crops using at least one work vehicle during a field operation. The method comprises identifying delayed plants within the field with a sensor on the work vehicle and generating, with a processor, location data associated with the location of the delayed plant with the field. Upon arriving at the location of the delayed plant with the work vehicle, the delayed plant is remediated. |
| US12127543B2 |
Insect trap
An insect trap includes a trap assembly and a trapping box provided with an opening in the upper end thereof, wherein a killing component is arranged in the trapping box; the trapping box is arranged below the trap assembly, and the bottom of the trapping box is connected to the trap assembly; and a space for insects to pass through is maintained between the trap assembly and the upper edge of the trapping box. The insect trap can lure insects moving around the insect trap into the trapping box, and can effectively prevent insects from climbing onto the trap assembly. |
| US12127536B2 |
Humanized M-CSF mice
Genetically modified mice comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding a human M-CSF protein are provided. Also provided are genetically modified mice comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding a human M-CSF protein that have been engrafted with human cells such as human hematopoietic cells, and methods for making such engrafted mice. These mice find use in a number of applications, such as in modeling human immune disease and pathogen infection; in in vivo screens for agents that modulate hematopoietic cell development and/or activity, e.g. in a healthy or a diseased state; in in vivo screens for agents that are toxic to hematopoietic cells; in in vivo screens for agents that prevent against, mitigate, or reverse the toxic effects of toxic agents on hematopoietic cells; in in vivo screens of human hematopoietic cells from an individual to predict the responsiveness of an individual to a disease therapy, etc. |
| US12127533B1 |
Magnetic braking and spring retraction assembly
A magnetic braking and spring retraction assembly comprises a spool, a one way bearing, a leash, a rod, a planetary carrier, a plurality of planetary gears, a sun gear, a ring gear, a magnetic disc, and an enclosure. An end of the leash is attached to the spool and wraps around the spool. The magnetic braking and spring retraction assembly operates in one of two modes that include a magnetic braking mode and a spring retracting mode. In the magnetic braking mode, the spool rotates in a first direction thereby causing the leash to extend away from the assembly. In the spring retracting mode, the spool rotates in a second direction and the leash is drawn towards the assembly. In one of the magnetic braking and spring retracting modes the one way bearing locks and in another of the magnetic braking and spring retracting modes the one way bearing freewheels. |
| US12127530B2 |
Manure collecting device, stable cleaning device and method
Manure collecting device, comprising a manure pick-up device for picking up manure from a floor of an animal accommodation, and a reservoir for collecting therein manure picked up by the manure pick-up device, wherein the manure pick-up device comprises a housing, comprising a receiving opening to be arranged close to the floor for the purpose of receiving manure in the housing therethrough, a delivery opening arranged close to the reservoir for the purpose of delivering the picked-up manure to the reservoir therethrough, and an at least partially cylindrical inner wall, wherein the inner wall extends at least between the receiving opening and the delivery opening, and a rotatably movable body with a central shaft and at least one arm extending radially relative to the shaft between the shaft and the inner wall, wherein the manure pick-up device is configured such that, while the body moves in rotating manner, the manure is picked up close to the receiving opening by means of the arm and is transported through the housing to the reservoir in co-action with the inner wall. |
| US12127528B2 |
Cleaning system and a cleaning method especially for a milking cluster
A cleaning system, in particular for a milking cluster, comprising a basket with a base and with a circumferential structure, the said basket receiving an object to be cleaned, wherein the basket circumferential structure has a plurality of cleaning nozzles arranged thereon, which are directed towards the inside of the basket and fluidly connected with the source of a cleaning agent. A cleaning method is also disclosed, in particular for a milking cluster, performed in this cleaning system. |
| US12127520B2 |
Fan lamp
A fan lamp includes a lamp mount and a plurality of fan assemblies disposed on the lamp mount. The fan lamp have functions of lighting and ventilation, moreover, the coverage area of the lighting and ventilation is large, not only can the growth of plants be promoted, but also the characteristics of simple structure and small occupation space can have. |
| US12127519B2 |
Greenhouse screen
A greenhouse screen is described with strips of film material that are interconnected by a yarn system of transverse threads and longitudinal threads by means of knitting, warp-knitting or weaving process to form a continuous product is disclosed. At least some of the strips include a film material in the form of a single- or multilayer polyethylene film having a thickness of 10-70 micrometers. Said film has at least 2-4 wt.-% SiO2 particles having a D50 of 2-10 micrometers. The film is advantageously used as a screen providing light scattering properties particularly suited for greenhouse applications. |
| US12127518B2 |
Greenhouse environment optimization
Methods and systems are disclosed for optimizing a greenhouse environment. The method comprises determining environmental targets for the greenhouse environment, and determining environmental actions based on the determined environmental targets. The determination of the environmental targets comprises receiving plant status data indicative of observable characteristics of plant(s), receiving long-term constraint(s) indicative of long-term predictions of a first set of external circumstances, and determining environmental targets, based on the plant status data and the long-term constraint(s). The determination of the environmental actions comprises receiving short-term constraint(s) indicative of current values and/or short-term predictions of a second set of external circumstance, receiving greenhouse environment sensor data, and determining environmental actions based on the environmental targets, the short-term constraint(s), and the sensor data, the environmental actions comprising rules for operating a greenhouse environment installation. The determination of the environmental targets and the determination of the environmental actions comprises extremising an objective function. |
| US12127511B2 |
Station and system for a self-moving device
The invention relates to a station (1) for a self-moving device (2), in particular lawn-care self moving device, comprising at least one support member, in particular wall (14), and at least one canopy part (10), wherein the canopy part extends from the at least one wall (14) and is configured for parking the self-moving device at least partially under the canopy part, wherein the station is provided with a water inlet (15) and water supply device (30) and an electrical power inlet (16) and an electrical supply device (32), the water supply device (30) and the electrical supply device (32) being configured for connecting the self-moving device (2). The invention further relates to a system (3) comprising the station and the self-moving device (2). |
| US12127510B2 |
Stress-adaptive irrigation and fertigation
Embodiments of the invention are directed to a sub-surface irrigation system configured to operate in a plant-responsive mode, and further configured to make certain adaptations in response to plant stress. Stress adaptations may include, for example, selectively increasing source pressure of irrigation fluid, heating or chilling the irrigation fluid, and/or injecting fertilizer and/or non-fertilizer amendments into the irrigation fluid. |
| US12127506B2 |
Transporting and processing large bales
A bale processor and transport apparatus includes a bale processor, and a hitch assembly attached to a rear end of the bale processor. A bale trailer is attached to the hitch assembly, and the bale trailer comprises a trailer conveyor operative to move bales forward on the bale trailer. A lift frame is provided on the bale processor above the hitch, and the lift frame is operative to receive a transported bale from the trailer conveyor and pivot the transported bale upward and forward into a chamber of the bale processor. |
| US12127503B2 |
Split reel combine header
The reel of a combine header includes a rotatable central tube with side members. |
| US12127502B2 |
Method to adjust the opening between the shakers of a fruit harvester and a harvesting machine
A method to adjust an opening between a plurality of shakers of a machine formed as a fruit harvester, starting with aligning and centralizing the machine with a crop row to be harvested, includes the steps of: identifying and defining a configuration of a plurality of trees to be harvested; measuring a width of the plurality of trees to be harvested; setting a value for a desired damage level; calculating an opening factor based on the desired damage level defined in the step of setting; determining a distance “X” from the opening between the plurality of shakers, based on a value obtained for the opening factor in relation to the width of the plurality of trees to be harvested; and adjusting the opening between the plurality of shakers according to the distance “X” determined in the step of determining. |
| US12127493B2 |
Working machine
A working machine includes a machine body capable of traveling, a position detector to detect a position of the machine body, and a controller to control the machine body based on the position of the machine body detected by the position detector and a planned travel route. The planned travel route includes a straight section on which the machine body travels straight, and the controller includes a threshold setter to set a threshold according to work, and causes the machine body to perform a recovery movement to make a deviation between the position of the machine body detected by the position detector and the planned travel route less than the threshold when the machine body is at a start point of the straight section or is about to enter the start point of the straight section. |
| US12133475B2 |
Component having a band assembly for individual electron movement over a long distance
An electronic component (10, 110) is designed as a semiconductor or with a semiconductor-like structure for moving a quantum dot (68, 168) over a distance. The electronic component (10, 110) comprises a substrate (32, 132) having a two-dimensional electron gas or electron hole gas. A gate electrode assembly (16, 18, 20, 116, 118, 120) having gate electrodes (38, 40, 42, 44, 138, 140, 142, 144) is arranged on a surface (31, 131) of the electronic component (10, 110). The gate electrode assembly (16, 18, 20, 116, 118, 120) produces a potential well (66, 166) in the substrate (32, 132). Electrical terminals for connecting the gate electrode assembly (16, 18, 20, 116, 118, 120) to voltage sources are provided for this purpose. The disclosure further relates to a method for such an electronic component (10, 110). |
| US12133461B2 |
Organic semiconductor compound having an indol group, organic optoelectronic component comprising such a compound
A compound of the general formula I wherein R1 is selected from the group consisting of H, alkoxy, alkyl, fluorinated alkyl, partly fluorinated alkyl, and aryl; R4 is selected from the group consisting of H, halogen, CN, alkoxy, alkyl, fluorinated alkyl, partly fluorinated alkyl, branched or linear, cyclic or open-chain alkyl, amino, aryl, and alkenyl; and at least one A1, A2, A3 or A4 in each case is independently the group Ia wherein each variable is as defined herein. |
| US12133458B2 |
Organic electroluminescence device and nitrogen-containing compound for organic electroluminescence device
An organic electroluminescence device includes a first electrode, a hole transport region provided on the first electrode, an emission layer provided on the hole transport region, an electron transport region provided on the emission layer, and a second electrode provided on the electron transport region. The emission layer includes a nitrogen-containing compound. The nitrogen-containing compound includes a triazine moiety and a carbazole moiety. In the carbazole moiety, at least one position among 2, 3 and 7 is substituted; each of positions 2 and 7 is substituted or unsubstituted with a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted carbazole group; and position 3 is substituted or unsubstituted with a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group. |
| US12133456B2 |
Organic electroluminescence device and fused polycyclic compound for organic electroluminescence device
An organic electroluminescence device includes a first electrode and a second electrode facing each other, and a plurality of organic layers between the first electrode and the second electrode, wherein at least one of the organic layers includes a fused polycyclic compound represented by Formula 1 below, thereby improving luminous efficiency. |
| US12133455B2 |
Polycyclic compound and organic light emitting diode comprising same
Provided is a compound of Formula 1: wherein: Cy1 and Cy2 are each independently a substituted or unsubstituted hetero ring; R1 to R5 are the same as or different from each other, and are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, a halogen group, a cyano group, a nitro group, a hydroxyl group, a carbonyl group, an ester group, an imide group, an amino group, a silyl group, a boron group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic group; n1 and n2 are each an integer from 0 to 4; n3 to n5 are each an integer from 0 to 3; and when n1 to n5 are each 2 or more, two or more substituents in the parenthesis are the same as or different from each other, and an organic light emitting device including the same. |
| US12133450B2 |
Display panel having symmetrical pixels with seven transistors
A display device includes a substrate, a semiconductor layer on the substrate, the semiconductor layer comprising a first semiconductor portion, a first insulating layer on the semiconductor layer, a first gate electrode on the first insulating layer and overlapping the first semiconductor portion, a scan line disposed on the first insulating layer and extending in a first direction, a second insulating layer on the first gate electrode and the scan line, a data line on the second insulating layer, and a first driving voltage line on the second insulating layer. The first driving voltage line may include a first portion extending in a second direction crossing the first direction, and a second portion expanding from the first portion in the first direction. The first portion may overlap the scan line, and the second portion may overlap the first gate electrode in a plan view to form a storage capacitor. |
| US12133448B2 |
Organic light emitting display panel including metal nanoparticle layer configured to absorb ultraviolet rays, and manufacturing method thereof
The embodiments of the present application disclose an organic light emitting display panel and a manufacturing method thereof. The organic light emitting display panel includes an organic light emitting diode layer and a metal nanoparticle layer. The metal nanoparticle layer is disposed on a side of the organic light emitting diode layer in contact with external environment, wherein metal nanoparticles of the metal nanoparticle layer can use their own surface plasmon resonance absorption effect to absorb ultraviolet rays emitted from external environment to the organic light emitting diode layer, thereby preventing ultraviolet rays from irradiating the organic light emitting diode layer. |
| US12133447B2 |
Color film base plate and preparation method therefor, and display device
A color film base plate, comprising a color film substrate, multiple black matrices positioned on the color film substrate, and a color film layer; the color film layer being disposed between two adjacent black matrices; the color film layer including a color resist material and light scattering particles. The described color film substrate may improve a viewing angle of a display device, further improving display effect of a display. |
| US12133446B2 |
OLED display panel, manufacturing method thereof, and display device
An organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display panel, a manufacturing method thereof, and a display device are provided. The OLED display panel includes a substrate; an array functional layer; a light-emitting layer; a thin-film encapsulation layer; and a liquid crystal layer, which is disposed on the thin-film encapsulation layer, including a first liquid crystal region arranged on a non-pixel region and a second liquid crystal region arranged on a pixel region, wherein liquid crystal molecules positioned in the first liquid crystal region are aligned parallel to the substrate. |
| US12133445B2 |
Array substrate, fabrication method therefor and display device
A method for fabricating an array substrate, comprising: providing a base substrate; forming a driving-circuit layer, which comprises first driving circuits and second driving circuits; forming a first electrode layer, which comprises transferring electrodes electrically connected to the first driving circuits, and pixel electrodes electrically connected to the second driving-circuits; forming a pixel-defining layer, which is provided with pixel openings and connecting via holes; forming a first pattern-defining layer, which covers the connecting via holes and exposes the pixel openings; forming an organic light-emitting-material layer, which covers the pixel openings and the first pattern-defining layer; removing the first pattern-defining layer, such that the organic light-emitting-material layer forms an organic light-emitting layer; forming a second pattern-defining layer surrounding the connecting via holes; and forming a second electrode layer, which comprises a common electrode and fingerprint-recognition electrodes isolated by the second pattern-defining layer. |
| US12133440B2 |
Electro-optical device and electronic apparatus
An electro-optical device includes a first light-emitting element configured to emit light in a first wavelength region, a second light-emitting element configured to emit light in a second wavelength region shorter than the first wavelength region, a third light-emitting element configured to emit light in a third wavelength region shorter than the second wavelength region, a first filter configured to transmit light in the first wavelength region and light in the second wavelength region and absorb light in the third wavelength region, and a second filter configured to transmit light in the second wavelength region and light in the third wavelength region and absorb light in the first wavelength region. |
| US12133439B2 |
Display panel and display device
A display panel includes a substrate, first light-emitting devices located in a first display area, a first driving circuit, second light-emitting devices located in a second display area, and a second driving circuit. The first driving circuit is configured to actively drive the first light-emitting devices to emit light, and includes a plurality of pixel driving circuits and a signal line. The signal line is located in the second display area, and extends along an edge of the second display area. An orthographic projection of the signal line on the substrate and an orthogonal projection of the first display area on the substrate have a gap therebetween. The second driving circuit is configured to passively drive the second light-emitting devices to emit light. An orthographic projection of at least one of the second light-emitting devices on the substrate is overlapped with an orthogonal projection of the gap on the substrate. |
| US12133437B2 |
Display panel and display device
A display panel and a display device. The display panel includes a first display area, a second display area and a transition display area between the first display area and the second display area. A light transmittance of the first display area is greater than a light transmittance of the second display area. The display panel includes a plurality of columns of first sub-pixels disposed in the transition display area arranged in a first direction, and each column of sub-pixels includes a plurality of first sub-pixels arranged in a second direction which intersects the first direction. A plurality of first pixel circuits corresponding to at least one column of first sub-pixels are distributed on a same column. |
| US12133432B2 |
Display substrate and display apparatus
A display substrate and a display apparatus are provided. The display substrate includes a first display region and a second display region; the first display region is located at a periphery of the second display region; the first display region includes first light-emitting elements, first pixel circuits, second pixel circuits, and third pixel circuits; the second display region includes second light-emitting elements; the second pixel circuits are connected with the second light-emitting elements; the third pixel circuit is a dummy pixel circuit. The display substrate further includes first data lines and second data lines, the first data lines are configured to be connected with the first pixel circuits, and the second data lines are configured to be connected with at least the second pixel circuits. Part of the third pixel circuits overlap with the second data lines are insulated from the second data lines. |
| US12133429B2 |
Display panel and display device
A display panel and a display device are provided. The display panel includes a shielding layer, a pixel driving circuit layer located on the shielding layer and including a plurality of pixel driving circuits at least partially overlapping the shielding layer, and a power supply line electrically connected to a plurality of through holes of the shielding layer disposed in the pixel driving circuit layer. A converging line between adjacent through holes are arranged according to a shortest distance between the adjacent through holes. |
| US12133426B2 |
Display panel and display device
Embodiments of the present application disclose a display panel and a display device. The display panel provided by the embodiments of the present application includes a substrate, an inorganic structure layer, a retaining wall structure, and a light-emitting layer. The inorganic structural layer is disposed on the substrate. The inorganic structure layer is provided with a groove. The retaining wall structure is arranged on the inorganic structure layer. The light-emitting layer is arranged on the retaining wall and the inorganic structure layer, wherein at least one side of the retaining wall structure covers a part of an opening of the groove. The light-emitting layer is disconnected at the groove. |
| US12133425B2 |
Display device
A display device is provided. The display device includes a first substrate, a first charge trap layer disposed on the first substrate and including silicon nitride, a semiconductor layer disposed on the first charge trap layer and including a first active layer of a first transistor and a second active layer of a second transistor, and an organic light emitting element electrically connected to the first transistor, wherein a ratio of a content of a Si element to a content of an N element in the first charge trap layer is in a range of 1.6 to 2.5. |
| US12133419B2 |
Display device, method of manufacturing the same, and electronic apparatus
There is provided a display device including: a light emitting element; and a drive transistor (DRTr) that includes a coupling section (W1) and a plurality of channel sections (CH) coupled in series through the coupling section (W1), wherein the drive transistor (DRTr) is configured to supply a drive current to the light emitting element. |
| US12133418B2 |
Display device
A display device according to embodiments of the present disclosure includes at least one groove formed in an organic file disposed on a substrate. As a result, it is possible to discharge, or delay the movement of, moisture generated in a manufacturing process of the display device, or gas remaining in an organic film. Thus the display quality and lifetime of the display device can be improved. |
| US12133410B2 |
Display device
A display device includes: a substrate including an opening area, a peripheral area surrounding the opening area, and a display area surrounding the peripheral area; a transistor disposed on the display area of the substrate; a first electrode electrically connected to the transistor; an intermediate layer overlapping the first electrode; a second electrode disposed on the intermediate layer; a first dam disposed on the peripheral area of the substrate; and a first encapsulation inorganic layer disposed on the second electrode, wherein the first encapsulation inorganic layer is in contact with a side of the first dam in the peripheral area. |
| US12133409B2 |
Light emitting display apparatus and multi display apparatus including the same
A display apparatus includes a first substrate including a plurality of pixel areas provided in a display portion, a second substrate coupled to the first substrate, and a routing portion disposed on an outer surface of the first substrate and an outer surface of the second substrate, wherein the first substrate includes a dam pattern disposed along an edge of the display portion, a light emitting device layer including a common electrode and a light emitting device disposed on the dam pattern and the plurality of pixel areas, and a laser patterning portion disposed near the dam pattern, and the light emitting device and the common electrode are isolated by the laser patterning portion. |
| US12133404B2 |
Organic light-emitting diode and method of manufacturing the same
An organic light-emitting diode includes: a first electrode and a second electrode facing each other; an organic emission layer between the first electrode and the second electrode; and a hole injection layer between the first electrode and the organic emission layer, wherein the hole injection layer includes a second metal compound layer and a second metal layer, the second metal compound layer being between the first electrode and the organic emission layer, and the second metal layer being between the second metal compound layer and the organic emission layer. |
| US12133398B2 |
Tandem cell
A tandem cell is provided in the present disclosure, which relates to the technical field of photovoltaics, so as to form a functional layer with high film ordering on a bottom cell, thereby improving photoelectric conversion efficiency of the tandem cell. The tandem cell includes: a bottom cell with a textured surface; a hole transport layer formed on the textured surface of the bottom cell; a second ordered induction layer and a perovskite absorption layer formed on the hole transport layer, the second ordered induction layer being located between the hole transport layer and the perovskite absorption layer; and a transparent conductive layer formed on the perovskite absorption layer. An inducing material contained in the second ordered induction layer is organic ammonium salt or inorganic lead compound. The tandem cell according to the present disclosure is a tandem cell with a perovskite solar cell as a top cell. |
| US12133396B2 |
Semiconductor device, integrated circuit and method of manufacturing the same
A semiconductor device, an integrated circuit, and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The semiconductor device includes a substrate, a thin-film transistor (TFT) over the substrate, and a magnetoresistive random-access memory (MRAM) cell electrically coupled to the TFT. The TFT includes a gate electrode; an active layer disposed above the gate electrode; source/drain electrodes disposed above the gate electrode and separated by the active layer; and at least two dielectric layers disposed between the gate electrode and the source/drain electrodes. |
| US12133391B2 |
Semiconductor memory devices and methods of manufacturing thereof
A semiconductor device comprises a source and a pair of drains disposed on either side of the source in a first direction and spaced apart therefrom. A channel layer extending in the first direction is disposed on at least one radially outer surface of the source and the pair of drains in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. A memory layer extending in the first direction is disposed on a radially outer surface of the channel layer in the second direction. At least one gate layer that extends in the first direction, is disposed on a radially outer surface of the memory layer in the second direction. A gate extension structure extends from the each of the drains at least part way towards the source in the first direction, and is located proximate to, and in contact with each of the channel layer and the corresponding drain. |
| US12133388B2 |
Three-dimensional memory device with self-aligned etch stop rings for a source contact layer and method of making the same
A memory device includes a lower source-level semiconductor layer, a source contact layer, an upper source-level semiconductor layer, and an alternating stack of insulating layers and electrically conductive layers, and a memory opening fill structure vertically extending through the alternating stack and down to an upper portion of the lower source-level semiconductor layer. The memory opening fill structure includes a vertical semiconductor channel, a memory film laterally surrounding the vertical semiconductor channel, and an annular semiconductor cap contacting a bottom surface of the memory film and contacting a top surface segment of the source contact layer. The annular semiconductor cap may be employed as an etch stop structure during a manufacturing process. |
| US12133381B2 |
Semiconductor devices and data storage systems including the same
A semiconductor device includes a first substrate including an impurity region including impurities of a first conductivity type, circuit devices on the first substrate, a lower interconnection structure electrically connected to the circuit devices, a second substrate on the lower interconnection structure and including semiconductor of the first conductivity type, gate electrodes on the second substrate and stacked and spaced apart from each other in a first direction perpendicular to an upper surface of the second substrate, channel structures penetrating the gate electrodes, and a connection structure. The channel structures may extend perpendicular to the second substrate. The channel structures may include a channel layer. The connection structure may connect the impurity region of the first substrate to the second substrate, and the connection structure may include a via including a semiconductor of a second conductivity type. |
| US12133379B2 |
Semiconductor memory device and manufacturing method of semiconductor memory device
There are provided a semiconductor memory device and a manufacturing method of the semiconductor memory device. The semiconductor memory device includes: a channel structure including a first pillar part and a second pillar part extending from the first pillar part; a blocking insulating layer surrounding a sidewall of the first pillar part; a data storage layer disposed between the first pillar part and the blocking insulating layer; an upper select line overlapping with an end portion of the blocking insulating layer and an end portion of the data storage layer, which face in an extending direction of the second pillar part, the upper select line surrounding a sidewall of the second pillar part; and a tunnel insulating layer disposed between the first pillar part and the data storage layer, the tunnel insulating layer extending between the second pillar part and the upper select line. |
| US12133373B2 |
Semiconductor structure including capacitor and method for forming the same
A method for forming a semiconductor structure includes providing a substrate, forming an upper sacrificial layer, an upper supporting layer and a hard mask layer on the substrate, forming bottom electrodes through the upper sacrificial layer, the upper supporting layer and the hard mask layer, forming at least an opening between the bottom electrodes and through the hard mask layer and the upper supporting layer to partially expose the upper sacrificial layer. A portion of at least one of the bottom electrodes exposed from the opening has a slope profile, and a lower end of the slope profile is not lower than a lower surface of the upper supporting layer. The method further includes removing the upper sacrificial layer from the opening to form a cavity, and forming a capacitor dielectric layer along the bottom electrodes and a conductive material filling the cavity. |
| US12133369B2 |
Power conversion device
A power conversion device includes an electronic component, a first printed circuit board, a first cooling body, a second printed circuit board, a second cooling body, and a first wiring member. The power conversion device further includes a first insulating member. On a first main surface of the first printed circuit board, a first joint portion to which the first wiring member is joined is provided. Between a second main surface of the first printed circuit board and the first cooling body, the first insulating member is arranged on a rear surface of at least the first joint portion. |
| US12133368B2 |
Cooling mass and spring element for low insertion force hot swappable electronic component interface
An apparatus is described. The apparatus includes a cooling mass. The apparatus includes a cooling block having an opening to receive a portion of the cooling mass. The apparatus having a spring element to be rotated about an axis of rotation. An obstruction between a hot pluggable electronic component and an electro-mechanical connector is to be removed by the spring element's rotation. The cooling mass is to be pressed toward the hot pluggable electronic component in response to a force induced by the spring element's rotation. |
| US12133367B2 |
PCB heat dissipation assembly and server having same
Disclosed are a PCB heat dissipation assembly (100) and a server having same. The PCB heat dissipation assembly (100) includes: a PCB board (1), a plurality of chips (11) being arranged on the PCB board (1); at least one heat sink (2), the heat sink (2) being arranged on the plurality of chips (11), and the heat sink (2) including a heat dissipation air duct (21); and an air baffle (3), the air baffle (3) being arranged adjacent to the at least one heat sink (2), the air baffle (3) being located on one side of the at least one heat sink (2), and the air baffle (3) extending along the heat dissipation air duct (21). |
| US12133365B2 |
Cooling system and methods
Disclosed are systems and methods for cooling electronic devices. In one embodiment, a method of manufacturing a cooling system includes providing a core having open, fluid channels on a first core side; providing a cover configured to cover the channels, and the cover further configured to couple to the core to form a leak proof seal. In some embodiments, a leak proof seal can be obtained through an interference fit. In certain embodiments, a leak proof seal can be obtained through a thermal fitting. In one embodiment, the core is shrank through cooling and then placed inside the cover. In some embodiments, the cover is expanded through heating and the core is placed inside the cover. In certain embodiments, the core is a metal core printed circuit board. In one embodiment, an electro-osmotic pump, a gas accumulator, and a heat exchanger can be operationally coupled to the channels. |
| US12133364B2 |
Photosensitive assembly, camera module and electronic device
Provided are a photosensitive assembly, a camera module, and an electronic device. The electronic device includes an electronic device body and a camera module mounted on the electronic device body. The camera module includes a lens and a photosensitive assembly. The photosensitive assembly includes a circuit board, a photosensitive element, a base, and an adhesive. The circuit board is provided with an accommodation cavity that extends through the circuit board. The photosensitive element is accommodated in the accommodation cavity and electrically connected to the circuit board. The base is disposed on the circuit board. The lens is located in the photosensitive path of the photosensitive element. The adhesive includes a first adhesive portion and a second adhesive portion. The first adhesive portion is located in the accommodation cavity. The second adhesive portion is located outside the accommodation cavity. |
| US12133363B1 |
Heat-activated pump with integrated evaporator for electronic chip heat removal
A heat-activated pump removes waste heat from an electronic chip. An evaporator integrated into the chip packaging receives heat from the chip, converting a working fluid into vapor. Piping from the evaporator to a heat exchanger and back form a fluid circulation system. A pressure-control valve set for a specified electronic operating temperature allows vaporized working fluid to vent into a liquid-piston chamber, where it expands adiabatically, displacing pumped liquid in a pumping stage and expelling it from the chamber through a unidirectional valve to the shared heat exchanger(s). The heat exchanger(s) has a heatsink transferring heat away to a flow of cooler fluid. The pumped liquid returns in a suction cycle to the chamber through another unidirectional valve. An injector valve returns jets of condensed working fluid to the evaporator in successive brief spurts responsive to periodic pressure pulses in the chamber. |
| US12133362B2 |
Cooling element architecture for MEMS-based cooling system architecture
A cooling system including a support structure and a cooling element is described. The cooling element has a thickness and includes an anchored region and a cantilevered arm. The anchored region is coupled to and supported by the support structure. The cantilevered arm extends outward from the anchored region. The cantilevered arm includes at least one cavity therein. The at least one cavity has a depth of at least one-third and not more than three-fourths of the thickness of the cooling element. The cooling element is configured to undergo vibrational motion when actuated to drive a fluid for cooling a heat-generating structure. |
| US12133361B2 |
Rack-based management of leaks in liquid cooled information handling systems
Systems and methods for rack-based management of leaks in liquid cooled Information Handling Systems (IHSs) are described. In an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment, an IHS configured as head node of a rack may include a processor and a memory coupled to the processor, the memory having program instructions stored thereon that, upon execution, cause the IHS to: receive an indication of a leak from a compute node; identify a location of the compute node in the rack; and respond to the indication based, at least in part, upon the location. |
| US12133359B2 |
Radiator with adapted fins
There is a need for better cooling solutions for the ever-increasing thermal density of computing systems. This is solved by providing a radiator (100) for a liquid cooling system for cooling a computing unit, the radiator comprising:—a first manifold (101) and a second manifold (102) having among them two liquid openings (103, 104) for connecting the radiator in a liquid loop, —channels (110) extending between the first manifold (101) and the second manifold (102) and providing parallel liquid paths between the manifolds (101, 102), —fin layers (130) sandwiched between sets of neighbouring channels (110) and extending between the first manifold (101) and the second manifold (102), —fastening means (120) for attaching a fan (10) to the radiator (100) in a predetermined position, determining a ring-shaped high-pressure zone (142) corresponding to an outer area of a fan radius (122) of an attached fan, where—at least one fin layer has a low-density section placed away from the high-pressure zone, and a high-density section being located in the high-pressure zone and having a higher fin density than the low-density section, —the density of the group of fin layers thereby varies both along the channels but also transverse of each channel, resulting in two-dimensional density variations across the radiator surface, sections of fins to be positioned in front of the ring-shaped high-pressure zone has a higher density than the section of fins away from the ring-shaped high-pressure zone. |
| US12133350B2 |
Front access lock mechanism for server chassis
A lock device may include a slider assembly including a first slider, a second slider movably coupled to the first slider, and a base having a planar portion with a top rail and a bottom rail that hold the slider assembly and allows the relative movement of the first slider relative to the second slider along the top and bottom rails in the base. The second slider can move relative to the first slider to different positions including a latch lock position, a latch unlock position, and a latch impending lock position. The lock device may also include a latch assembly attached to a chassis. The latch assembly including a latch element is configured to move to a first, a second, and a third heights from the top rail of the base corresponding to the latch lock position, the latch unlock position, and the latch impending lock position of the slider assembly, respectively. |
| US12133348B2 |
Electronic device including waterproof structure
According to certain embodiments, an electronic device may include a first housing, a second housing including at least one through-hole and connected to the first housing through a hinge device, a display panel disposed to be supported by the first housing and the second housing, a bending part extending outward from the display panel and including a control circuit, a cover member disposed on at least a portion of the bending part so as to cover at least a part of the control circuit and including a conductive layer, a first waterproof member disposed between the display panel and the first housing so as to surround at least a portion of the bending part, a second waterproof member disposed between the bending part and the first housing, and a third waterproof member filled through the through-hole such that the first waterproof member is connected to the second waterproof member, wherein the cover member includes an exposed part in which at least a part of the conductive layer is exposed, and the exposed part is disposed to at least partially overlap the through-hole. |
| US12133347B2 |
Flexible display module and mobile terminal
A flexible display module and a mobile terminal are disclosed. The flexible display module includes a first bending region, a second bending region and at least one bidirectional bending region located at an overlap position between the first bending region and the second bending region, wherein the flexible display module includes a support layer, and the support layer includes a cut-out structure at least disposed in the bidirectional bending region. The cut-out structure includes multiple cut-out holes. The cut-out hole includes a long axis and a short axis arranged in a cross manner. |
| US12133345B2 |
Electronic device
An electronic device includes: a first display, a transmission assembly, and at least two second displays. The first display includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The at least two second displays are connected to the transmission assembly. The transmission assembly drives the at least two second displays to move between first positions and second positions. When the at least two second displays are located at the first positions, at least part of each of the least two second displays is covered by a orthographic projection of the first display along a perpendicular direction of the second surface. When the at least two second displays are located at the second positions, at least two second displays are located on an periphery of the first display and abut against an outer peripheral wall of the first display. |
| US12133342B2 |
Electronic device including a conductive portion and contact member making contact with substrate
According to an embodiment, an electronic device is provided. the electronic device may comprise: a housing including a conductive portion and a non-conductive portion; a first substrate; at least one electronic component disposed on the first substrate; a second substrate electrically coupled to the first substrate, the second substrate including a first surface facing a first direction and a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction; at least one contact member disposed between the first surface of the second substrate and the conductive portion of the housing; and a support member disposed between the first surface of the second substrate and the non-conductive portion of the housing. |
| US12133340B2 |
Casing assembly and electronic device including the same
A casing assembly adapted for a carrier and comprising a casing adapted to be stacked on the carrier and a latch mechanism comprising a first component, a second component, and a third component. The first component and the second component are movable by each other and are rotatably disposed on the casing, the third component is slidably disposed on the casing and movable by the second component, such that the third component is releasably engaged with a first engaging component of the carrier as the first component moves the second component. |
| US12133336B2 |
Systems and methods for additive manufacturing passive resistor-capacitor frequency pass filter (PRC FPF)
The disclosure relates to systems and methods for fabricating passive RC frequency filter. More specifically, the disclosure is directed to computerized systems and methods for using additive manufacturing (AM) of simultaneous deposition of conductive and dielectric inks to form passive RC frequency pass filters having predetermined cutoff frequency with wide stop band frequency. |
| US12133333B2 |
Moving work management device
The mounting system includes a mounting device having a holding member, a moving work device for collecting or loading a holding member, and a moving work management device. The moving work management device comprises a management control section configured to create exchange order information including a collection order for collecting the holding member that the moving work device operates and/or a replenishment order for replenishing the holding member based on arrangement state information including the usage state of the holding member currently loaded to the mounting device and mounting condition information according to which the mounting device performs the mounting process. |
| US12133332B2 |
Flexible printed circuit board and electronic device including flexible printed circuit board
An electronic device according to an embodiment includes: a housing including a frame, a first temple connected to one side of the frame, and a second temple connected to the other side of the frame, a first printed circuit board (PCB) positioned in the first temple, and a flexible printed circuit board electrically connected to the first PCB, and the flexible printed circuit board includes a first rigid portion connected to the first PCB, a first flexible portion extending from the first rigid portion in a first direction, and a second flexible portion extending from the first rigid portion in a second direction different from the first direction, the second flexible portion being bent in a first bending area to overlap at least a portion of the first flexible portion. |
| US12133331B2 |
Circuit board assembly
A system for the assembly of circuit boards is shown. The system includes an assembly device and a circuit board. The assembly device comprises a substantially planar base plate and guide members. The circuit board includes multiple rigid portions connected by flexible members. The guide members extend into a space partially or completely enclosed in the horizontal direction by the circuit board, and determine the position and orientation of the rigid portions relative to the base plate. |
| US12133327B2 |
Patterned article including electrically conductive elements
A patterned article includes a unitary polymeric layer and a plurality of electrically conductive elements embedded at least partially in the unitary polymeric layer. Each electrically conductive element includes a conductive seed layer having a top major surface and an opposite bottom major surface in direct contact with the unitary polymeric layer, and includes a metallic body disposed on the top major surface of the conductive seed layer. The metallic body has a bottom major surface and at least one sidewall. The bottom major surface contacts the conductive seed layer. Each sidewall is in direct contact with the unitary polymeric layer and extends from the bottom major surface of the metallic body toward or to, but not past, a top major surface of the unitary polymeric layer. The conductive elements may be electrically isolated from one another. Processes for making the patterned article are described. |
| US12133324B2 |
Insertable wireless communication device for a power tool
A power tool may include a compartment in its housing and a first printed circuit board (PCB) located in the housing and electrically coupled to a first connector. An insertable wireless communication device may include a second electronic processor and an antenna that are each mounted to a second PCB. The insertable wireless communication device may be configured to be received in the compartment and may include a second connector configured to electrically and physically couple to the first connector. The insertable wireless communication device may be configured to wirelessly communicate with an external device. When the insertable wireless communication device is inserted into the compartment, a first conductive layer of the first PCB may be configured to be electrically coupled to the antenna via the first connector and the second connector such that the first conductive layer of the first PCB serves as a ground plane of the antenna. |