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| US12172869B2 |
Elevator and a method of maintaining an elevator
The invention relates to an elevator, comprising a hoistway with a plurality of hoistway sections attached to each other to provide a hoistway with a hoistway space, an elevator car arranged in the hoistway space to be vertically movable in the hoistway space between door openings at landings of a building, and doors at the door openings. In order to avoid problems caused by a mutual change of height of a hoistway and a building, a sensor provides to a control system a signal indicating a level difference between a first reference point of the hoistway and a second reference point of the building. |
| US12172867B2 |
Building drift determination based on elevator roping position
An illustrative example embodiment of a system for detecting drift of a building includes a detector that detects at least one horizontal position of elevator roping within a hoistway in or on the building at a selected vertical location. A processor determines at least one characteristic of drift of the building based on information from the detector regarding the detected at least one horizontal position, information regarding tension on the elevator roping, information regarding a density of the elevator roping, and a relationship between the selected vertical location and a length of the elevator roping. |
| US12172866B2 |
Installation platform for installing an elevator during construction of a building
The installation platform comprises two decks and a support frame comprising horizontal support beams supporting a respective deck and vertical support beams. The installation platform has a width in a first horizontal direction between the guide rails, a depth in a second horizontal direction perpendicular to the first horizontal direction. The installation platform is guided movably via guide means on the guide rails. At least one of the width and the depth of the installation is adjustable in order to adjust the horizontal dimensions of the installation platform according to the horizontal dimensions of the shaft. |
| US12172865B2 |
System and method for assigning elevator service based on passenger priority
Disclosed is an elevator system having a plurality of elevators including a first elevator and a second elevator, and a controller that controls the plurality of elevators and communicates over a network with a first device seeking elevator service at a lobby, wherein the controller: receives a first request from the first device to receive elevator service, provides the first device a first priority number, based on the first priority number and remaining elevator capacity in the plurality of elevators, effects a first assignment wherein the first elevator is assigned to service the first request. |
| US12172861B2 |
Medium processing device, storage medium, and image forming system
A medium processing apparatus includes a liquid applier, a crimper, a stapler, and circuitry. The liquid applier applies liquid to a liquid application position of a medium. The crimper presses and deforms at least a part to which the liquid is applied by the liquid applier, to bind a plurality of media including the medium to which the liquid is applied. The stapler performs stapling with a staple on a medium bundle in which the plurality of media is bound by the crimper. The circuitry controls operations of the crimper, the liquid applier, and the stapler, and selectively switches between first binding performed by the liquid applier and the crimper and second binding performed by only the stapler, in accordance with information on the medium or a binding position at which the medium bundle is bound by the crimper. |
| US12172860B2 |
Sheet processing device and image forming system
A sheet processing device includes a stacking member configured to stack a sheet, a discharging member configured to discharge the sheet stacked on the stacking member, a discharging tray on which the sheet discharged by the discharging member is stacked, a pushing-out member configured to push out the sheet from the stacking member toward the discharging member by being moved in a pushing-out direction, and a controller configured to select, on the basis of information of the sheet stacked on the stacking member, whether to move the pushing-out member to which position of a first position and a second position positioned on a side downstream of the first position with respect to the pushing-out direction. |
| US12172853B2 |
Capsule processing plant with pneumatic gate
A plant for processing packaging sealing elements having a peripheral edge includes a processing area and a device for transporting the packaging sealing elements. The device includes a slide having two opposite longitudinal rims slidingly receiving two opposite portions of the peripheral edge of each sealing element, and a means for moving the sealing elements along the slide. The device includes at least one transverse blowing nozzle mounted in a hole of one of the rims of the slide in order to eject a flow of air towards the opposite rim. The transverse nozzle is associated with a control element for selectively authorising or interrupting the air supply of the transverse blowing nozzle. The slide has a first section upstream of the processing area, a second section in the processing area, and a third section downstream of the processing area. The transverse blowing nozzle is mounted on the second section. |
| US12172851B2 |
Cutting system
Disclosed is a cutting system, which includes: a feed unit to supply a plurality of pre-loaded trays in sequential order; a loading unit to load the tray supplied from the feed unit with a subject to be processed (“subject”); a storage unit to load the plurality of trays loaded with the subjects in multiple stages to temporally store the same, followed by sequentially re-supplying the subjects in accordance with a change in formation of the product; a machining unit to cut the subject delivered from the storage unit with laser so as to form the product; and a recovery unit that measures a weight of the product formed in the machining unit and recovers the same. According to the present invention as described above, a cutting process to cut the subject so as to form a product and a weight-measuring process to measure a weight of the formed product may be successively executed in a single line, thereby enhancing productivity of the product. |
| US12172848B2 |
System and method for assembling layers of packaging means and for forming transport and storage units from at least one of said layers
A system for assembling layers of packages and for forming transport and storage units from the layers. A grouping station has a grouping table for arranging and grouping the packages in a predefined layer arrangement. A package delivery feeds the packages to the grouping table in a conveying direction. The package delivery has two row conveyors for transporting at least one row of packages each on either side of the grouping table. A transfer unit transfers the packages from the row conveyors to the grouping table by sliding them in a respective sliding direction over a slide-over buffer region between each row conveyor and the grouping table, in order to form the layer of packages. A layer stacker then slides the layer of packages from the grouping table over onto a plate provided in the layer stacker, while maintaining the layer arrangement, in order to form the transport and storage unit. |
| US12172846B2 |
Determining locations at which to store items in a storage facility
Described herein are systems and methods for storing items in storage facilities. The method can include receiving, by a computing system, a request to identify a destination location for a storage item, identifying a set of available storage locations from among a plurality of storage locations, and determining a score for each respective storage location of the set of available storage locations based on multiple sub-scores specific to the respective storage location, to generate a set of scores corresponding to the set of available storage locations. The method also includes selecting a selected storage location from among the available storage locations based on the selected storage location having a most favorable score from among the set of scores corresponding to the set of available storage locations, and providing instructions to cause a mechanical moving system to route the storage item to the selected storage location. |
| US12172829B2 |
Lawn refuse bag insert
A lawn refuse bag insert includes a bag stand having a top stand end and a bottom stand end, the bag stand includes an end wall and a first side wall, the first side wall is hingedly coupled to the end wall, the first side wall defining a slot, the slot defining a retainer tab, a finger opening; a first rake detachably coupled to the bag stand; wherein the lawn refuse bag is configurable in a blank configuration and an erect configuration, and wherein each of the walls are disposed in a vertical orientation in the erected configuration. |
| US12172828B1 |
Yard debris trash chute
A device for collecting and storing yard debris prior to disposal may be a yard debris trash chute, wherein the trash chute includes a drum supported by a support structure. The drum may have an open bottom and a beveled or flared top end and may be sized to accommodate insertion of a bag therein. The support structure may include a frame with a bag holder extending therefrom, wherein the bag holder is positioned to support an end of the bag extending outward from the open bottom end of the drum. |
| US12172826B2 |
Beverage preparation capsules
The present invention relates to beverage preparation capsule containing a beverage preparation ingredient, and methods for the preparation of beverages. In one aspect, these include beverage preparation capsules for use in beverage preparation apparatus comprising a clamp assembly suitable for preparing espresso-type beverages. |
| US12172817B2 |
Pouch having transparent window with anti-counterfeiting feature
The present invention relates to a flexible package for providing security against counterfeiting. The flexible package includes a plurality of panels made of a flexible polymeric substrate, which further includes a front panel, a rear panel arranged in opposite to the front panel defining an interior space of the package and at least one longitudinal narrow window portion on at least one panel. A transparent or translucent polymeric security strip is having a clear high barrier coating, is sealed over the window portion towards inner side of the panel overlapping the edges of the window portion but not overlapping the entire panel, a security feature is provided on the strip on at least one of its surface at a predefined location or random places or all over the strip surface for securing the package against counterfeiting. |
| US12172815B2 |
Container carrier
A container carrier for unitizing a plurality of containers. The carrier includes a planar sheet of a material and a plurality of container receiving apertures within the planar sheet and arranged in longitudinal rows and transverse ranks. Each of the plurality of container receiving apertures includes a central opening shape and a plurality of clefts radially extending in the planar sheet outward from the central shape to form a plurality of container friction flaps each adapted to extend along a side wall of a corresponding container of the plurality of containers. |
| US12172812B2 |
Food packaging barrier film and method for producing the same
A food packaging barrier film and a method for producing the same are provided. The method includes providing a base film, depositing an inorganic laminated film on a surface of the base film, and coating a barrier coating solution on the inorganic laminated film and then curing the barrier coating solution to form a barrier coating layer. The inorganic laminated film includes at least one first inorganic material deposition layer and a second inorganic material deposition layer stacked upon each other, and the at least one first inorganic material deposition layer and the second inorganic material deposition layer are formed in a same vacuum deposition process and in a vacuum condition. The at least one first inorganic material deposition layer and the second inorganic material deposition layer are respectively formed by different inorganic metal oxides in the same vacuum depositing process. |
| US12172810B1 |
Leash system for use with a beverage container lid
The leash system for use with a beverage container lid includes an anchor and a leash. The leash system for use with a beverage container lid may be used to tether a lid to a beverage container. The anchor may be coupled to the lid. The leash may detachably couple to the beverage container. An aperture located at a top end of the leash may detachably couple to an anchor tab on the anchor to prevent loss of the lid. A bottom end of the leash may detachably couple to a handle of the beverage container by virtue of the leash wrapping around the handle and passing through a slot located at the bottom end of the leash. |
| US12172808B2 |
Child-resistant molded-fiber container
A child-resistant molded-fiber container includes a base, a lid, and a hinge. The base includes an upper surface and a lower surface. The upper surface defines a cavity and the lower surface defines a channel surrounding the cavity. The channel is disposed between an inner sidewall and an outer sidewall of the base. The outer sidewall includes a locking member. The lid includes a sidewall having an opening. The hinge rotatably connects the base and the lid, and allows rotation of the lid between an open configuration and a closed configuration relative to the base. In the closed configuration, the sidewall of the lid is disposed around the outer sidewall of the base and conceals the upper surface of the base. In the closed configuration, the locking member of the base extends through the opening of the lid to inhibit movement of the lid to the open configuration. |
| US12172807B2 |
Vial for fluid products with childproof system
A vial for fluid products, particularly pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and medical products has a containment body closed by a closing element removable along a predetermined breaking line, and an opening key slidingly fitted onto the closing element and prismatically rotationally engageable with the closing element to remove the closing element from the containment body. The opening key is prismatically engageable with the closing element by inserting prismatic protrusions of the closing element into special recesses of the opening key. |
| US12172805B2 |
Drink bottle
A drink bottle comprises a container and a lid. The lid is removably connected to an open end of the container. A resiliently flexible drinking spout or straw assembly is mounted in the lid. An actuator for actuating a function of the drink bottle is slidably mounted to the lid for sliding movement between a home position and an actuation position. The actuator has a push face accessible from outside the lid for receiving finger pressure for displacing the actuator from the home position toward the actuation position for performing a function of the drink bottle. The actuator has a bearing surface in bearing engagement with the spout or straw assembly such that movement of the actuator from the home position towards the actuation position resiliently deforms the spout or straw assembly and by the resilient deformation the actuator is biased towards the home position. |
| US12172802B2 |
Docking seal and docking method for the contamination-free connection of a first flexible casing with a second flexible casing, first and second flexible casings connectable contamination-free using such docking seal as well as use of such docking seal for the safe handling of toxic powdery particulate substances
A docking seal for the contamination-free connection of a first flexible casing or enveloping enclosure with a second flexible casing, comprising a first seal device which is connectable or is connected with the first casing, and a second seal device which is connectable or is connected with the second casing, wherein the first seal device includes a first docking port, a first end port and a first slider, and the second seal device comprises a second docking port, a second end port and a second slider. The invention, furthermore, relates to a docking method for the contamination-free connection of a first flexible casing with a second flexible casing with such a docking seal. |
| US12172800B2 |
Gift bag with surprise elements when opening
A bag comprising a first flap assembly having a first and second flap, at least one coupler comprising a pair of corresponding coupler sides disposed respectively at the first and second flaps of the first flap assembly, and a first and second pull respectively extending from the first and second flaps of the first flap assembly. The bag further comprises a second flap assembly comprising a third and fourth flap, an internal compartment disposed within the first and second flap assemblies and that defines a compartment cavity and opposing external faces, first and second slots defined by the external faces of the internal compartment and the third and fourth flaps of the second flap assembly, and third and fourth slots defined by the first and second flaps of the first flap assembly and the third and fourth flaps of the second flap assembly. |
| US12172796B2 |
Lightweight and large-capacity garage kit carrying case
The present invention discloses a lightweight and large-capacity garage kit carrying case, including a case body provided with a case opening door on a circumferential surface thereof. The case body is formed by splicing a plurality of double-layer plastic panels with hollow interiors; a plurality of small bumps are correspondingly formed side by side on opposite surfaces of the plastic panels, located on two sides of the case opening door, of the case body; a cargo chute is formed between two adjacent rows of upper and lower small bumps; and a tray capable of being pulled along a direction of the case opening door is erected between two cargo chutes arranged symmetrically. The case features light weight, high strength, large capacity, and high space utilization, making it convenient to carry a large number of garage kit models for board games. |
| US12172790B1 |
Visual indicators for optimized packing of multi-item packages
Systems and methods are disclosed for visual indicators for optimized packing of multi-item packages. In one embodiment, an example system may include an optionally bottomless container, a projector, and a controller configured to determine a first size of a first item to be placed in the bottomless container, determine a second size of a second item to be placed in the bottomless container, determine an item arrangement for the first item and the second item, and determine a first position for a first visual indicator. The controller may be configured to determine a second position for a second visual indicator, determine a size for a square to be projected by the projector, and cause the projector to project the first visual indicator at the first position, the second visual indicator at the second position, and the square onto the bottomless container. |
| US12172789B1 |
Automated manipulation of adjustable tote
Systems, apparatus, and techniques for automated manipulation of an adjustable container are described. An example apparatus includes a gantry and a plurality of motors. The plurality of motors are attached to the gantry. The plurality of motors are adapted to automatically adjust one or more dividers within a container to form a volume around one or more items within the container. |
| US12172785B2 |
Shielding bag gripping apparatus, display packing system including the same, and display packing method using the same
A shielding bag gripping apparatus includes a first suction part extending in a first direction, a second suction part extending in the first direction and spaced apart from the first suction part in a second direction crossing the first direction, a first compression part below the first suction part, and a second compression part below the second suction part. The first suction part may include a first suction surface having a normal line parallel to the second direction, a first suction hole exposed by the first suction surface and a first placement hole vertically penetrating the first suction part, and the second suction part may include a second suction surface facing the first suction surface and a second suction hole exposed by the second suction surface. |
| US12172776B2 |
Drone system, drone, movable body, drone system control method, and drone system control program
A drone system that includes a drone and a movable body which is movable with loading the drone and where the drone can take off and land, cooperate to operate and that is able to maintain a high level of safety even during autonomous flight, is provided. The drone has a flight controller controlling a flight of the drone, and a drone transmitter transmitting an information possible to distinguish whether the drone is in flight. The movable body has a take-off and landing area where the drone is loaded, takes off and lands, a movement controller loading the drone on the take-off and landing area and moving the movable body with the drone, a movable body receiver receiving an information from the drone, and a display unit. |
| US12172772B2 |
Method for verifying latch engagement for cargo handling systems
A cargo handling system is disclosed. A method for storing and restraining cargo is disclosed. The method includes positioning a unit load device at a parked location on a conveyance surface and in contact with a drive roller, deploying a restraint to engage the unit load device, and verifying engagement of the restraint with the unit load device by activating the drive roller and detecting movement of the unit load device with respect to the conveyance surface. |
| US12172768B2 |
Flying object control device, flying object control method, and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing program
A flying object control device includes: a determination unit that determines, based on a remaining capacity of a battery, whether or not to restrict supply of surplus electric power to the battery, the surplus electric power being a surplus of electric power generated by a generator; and a control unit that, when the determination unit determines to restrict the supply of the surplus electric power to the battery, causes the surplus electric power to be consumed by a motor by increasing a rotor rotational speed that is a rotational speed of a rotor, and adjusts a steering angle of an elevator to restrict ascent of a fuselage caused by an increase in the rotor rotational speed. |
| US12172757B2 |
Blower system
There is provided a blower system for providing air to an airframe system, comprising a rotor configured to be mechanically coupled to a spool 440 of a gas turbine engine, wherein the rotor is configured to: in a blower mode, be driven to rotate by the spool to discharge air to an airframe discharge port for supply to an airframe system; and, in an engine drive mode, receive air from an external air source via an impingement port that is configured to direct the received air onto the rotor and thereby drive the rotor to rotate to drive the spool to. |
| US12172756B2 |
Integrated electronic panel for on-board vehicle equipment
Described is an integrated electronic control system including keypad with a keypad connector, one or more galley inserts controllable by the keypad; and a control board couplable with the keypad and the galley insert. The control board includes a first connector configured to removably and electrically couple with the keypad connector, a second connector configured to removably and electrically couple with a galley insert connector, and a processor implementing a plurality of control functions related to multiple galley inserts. The processor is configured to receive an input command related to a connected galley insert from the keypad, and generate a control signal, via a control function associated with the galley insert using the input command, to control the galley insert. Further, feedback from the galley insert is received, and based on the feedback, the keypad is configured to indicate a status of the galley insert. |
| US12172751B2 |
Kit of parts for forming an aerofoil assembly
A kit of parts for forming an aerofoil assembly is disclosed having a torsion box structure including a first attachment point and a second attachment point, the first and second attachment points being separated from each other along a separation axis, and a fixed leading or trailing edge structure including corresponding first and second attachment points, wherein a first structure includes a slidebly mounted abutment piece slideable along a slide path extending in a direction parallel to the separation axis and a fixing mechanism for fixing the slidebly mounted abutment piece. A second structure includes a corresponding abutment feature having a first abutment surface facing in a direction parallel to the separation axis of the second structure, such that, in use, the abutment piece prevents relative movement of the first and second structures. |
| US12172749B2 |
Aircraft landing gear shock absorber
A shock absorber for an aircraft landing gear is disclosed. The shock absorber includes a stop surface arranged to limit extension of the shock absorber and a crumple element configured to deform in the event that the extension load on the stop surface exceeds a predetermined threshold. The crumple element may form part of the out-stop tube of the shock absorber. Deformation of the crumple element may be identified by measuring the length of the fully extending landing gear, through non-destructive testing or by measuring the change in conductance of the crumple element. |
| US12172744B2 |
Crash load distribution structure of fuselage
A crash load distribution structure of a fuselage may include a front fuselage frame surrounding a front surface of the fuselage, a crash unit disposed at the front end of the front fuselage frame, an extension frame coupled to the crash unit and extending to a floor frame, and a battery unit disposed under the floor frame and coupled to a portion of the floor frame constituting the floor frame. The battery unit may be selectively separable from the portion of the floor frame, e.g., if a crash load is transmitted from the extension frame. |
| US12172742B2 |
Outboard motor
An outboard motor that significantly reduces or prevents discoloration around an exhaust hole includes an engine, a drive shaft, a propeller shaft, a housing, a discharge passage, and non-metal covers. The housing includes a discharge outlet to discharge an exhaust gas of the engine and the cooling water of the engine. The discharge passage guides the exhaust gas and the cooling water from the engine toward the discharge outlet. The covers are detachably attached to the housing so as to cover the discharge outlet and include at least one exhaust opening. |
| US12172737B2 |
Semi-autonomous immersible waterborne dock enclosure
A waterborne vessel includes a hull structure, longitudinal and transverse drive tunnels, and one or more thrusters. The hull structure has a base and side walls forming a U-shaped cross-section, open forward and aft ends, and an open top. The drive tunnels extend through the base portion of the hull structure. Each thruster is located at a corresponding intersection of longitudinal and transverse drive tunnels. Each thruster drives water flow through the corresponding drive tunnels and is rotatable about a vertical axis among multiple different thruster orientations in which the thruster drives water flow in one direction or the other through the corresponding longitudinal or transverse drive tunnel. A method includes: lowering the vessel through water to a submerged target payload; maneuvering the vessel and/or payload to position the payload on the hull structure between the side walls; and raising the vessel and payload toward the water surface. |
| US12172731B2 |
Electric power assist device for bicycles and bicycle
An electric power assist device includes a housing for attaching to a frame structure of a bicycle; an electric motor provided in the housing; a rotating member rotatably supported by the housing, rotationally driven by the electric motor, and connected to a crankshaft/crankarm of the bicycle in a torque transmitting relationship; a rotational angle sensor provided in the housing and configured to detect a rotational angle of the electric motor or the rotating member; and a control unit for controlling operation of the electric motor based on the rotational angle detected by the rotational angle sensor, wherein the electric power assist device has a tilt angle detector for detecting a tilt angle with respect to a direction of gravity, the control unit having a calibrator for determining an absolute angle of the rotational angle detected by the rotational angle sensor based on an output signal from the tilt angle detector. |
| US12172727B2 |
Attachment system for attaching a storage container to a vehicle
An attachment system for attaching a storage container to a vehicle includes a passive attachment device for securing the storage container to the vehicle. The passive attachment device automatically secures the storage container to the vehicle when the storage container is positioned in place on the vehicle. The attachment system also includes an active attachment device manually operable by a user to selectively lock the storage container in place on the vehicle when the storage container is secured to the vehicle via the passive attachment device. The active attachment device prevents motion of the storage container relative to the vehicle when the active attachment device is engaged so as to lock the storage container in place on the vehicle. A vehicle including the storage container and the attachment system is also provided. A storage container assembly including the storage container and passive and active attachment devices is also provided. |
| US12172726B2 |
Notification device and program
A notification device basically including a display and a controller. The display is configured to selectively display first information related to a traveling state of a first human-powered vehicle and second information related to a positional relationship between the first human-powered vehicle and a second human-powered vehicle that is different from the first human-powered. The controller is configured to control the display to display the second information in a case where the positional relationship between the first human-powered vehicle and the second human-powered vehicle satisfies a predetermined condition. |
| US12172724B2 |
Steering knuckle and steering mechanism
A steering knuckle includes a housing and an extension arm. One end of the extension arm is disposed on the housing on a side corresponding to a position of a rear wheel. A first assembly hole configured to fit a ball joint tie rod is created at another end of the extension arm. The housing includes a bottom face as well as a first end face and a second end face disposed opposite to each other on the bottom face. A second assembly hole configured to fit a ball joint lower control arm is created on the first end face. A third assembly hole configured to fit a ball joint upper control arm assembly is created on the second end face. A connecting line between the second assembly hole and the third assembly hole forms a kingpin axis. |
| US12172722B2 |
High density horsepower mobile pump system
A high density horsepower (HP) mobile pump system may include an elongated unibody frame having a frame cavity, a front end, a rear end, an elongated roof panel, a front panel, a rear panel, an elongated floor assembly having an upper side and a lower side, an elongated first side panel, and an elongated second side panel. An under carriage structural lattice arrangement may be coupled to the lower side of the floor assembly from the midpoint and extending towards the front end. The under carriage structural lattice arrangement may include a first elongated lattice and a second elongated lattice. At least one wheel and tire assembly may be coupled to the elongated unibody frame. A reciprocating engine may be coupled to the upper side of the elongated floor assembly. A transmission assembly may be coupled to the reciprocating engine, and a pump may be coupled to the transmission assembly. |
| US12172718B2 |
Method and apparatus for transporting and steering a heavy load
A method and apparatus for transporting heavy machinery, equipment or other heavy loads from one location to another, whereby the apparatus may be constructed as a walking machine including a plurality of lifting assemblies operative to lift the load above the supporting surface and then move the load relative to the supporting surface by transporting the load via rollers or tracks in the walking machines. In one example, the lifting assemblies are provided with separate longitudinal and lateral drive mechanisms independently operative for translating the load in either or both longitudinal and lateral directions. |
| US12172716B2 |
Track roller having collar forming oil void for improved seal lubrication
A track roller includes a roller shell, a roller shaft extending through the roller shell, and a collar. The collar includes a center body interference-fitted upon the roller shaft, and a seal carrier. A clearance extends radially between a center body outer surface and a face seal assembly held in axial compression between the seal carrier and the roller shell. An oil void is formed in the center body and fluidly connected to the clearance to provide an increased oil volume for lubrication and heat-dissipation. |
| US12172713B2 |
Fifth-wheel coupling arrangement with wear detection
A fifth-wheel coupling arrangement includes, a plurality of wear sensors, a fifth-wheel coupling plate, a lock claw mounted on the fifth-wheel coupling plate configured to be movable in a first closing direction, a locking mechanism, with a stop, configured to be mounted on the fifth-wheel coupling plate configured to be movable in a second closing direction, wherein the fifth-wheel coupling plate has an insertion opening for a king pin, wherein the lock claw positively prevents the king pin from moving out of the insertion opening in a closed state of the fifth-wheel coupling arrangement and allows the king pin to move out of the insertion opening in an open state of the fifth-wheel coupling arrangement, wherein the wear sensor is configured to monitor a wear parameter of the fifth-wheel coupling arrangement, and wherein the wear sensor has a data output. |
| US12172710B2 |
Electric power steering system
An electric power steering system includes an electric motor configured to provide power to a steering mechanism of a vehicle. A controller operates the electric motor in response to an input. A flash memory device is in communication with the controller. A temperature sensor provides an output indicative of a temperature of a part of the electric power steering system. The controller is configured to power down or prevent power up of the flash memory device if the temperature of the electric power steering system is outside of a predetermined temperature range. A method of operating an electric power steering system includes measuring a temperature of the electric power assisted steering system and switching off a flash memory device of the electric power steering system if the temperature of the electric power steering system is outside of a predetermined temperature range. |
| US12172709B2 |
Failure detection device for steering angle sensor, and control method therefor
A failure detection device for a steering angle sensor according to an embodiment comprises: a steering angle sensor including a main gear that rotates together with a steering wheel, a first sub-gear and a second sub-gear that are each engaged with the main gear and have a constant gear ratio with the main gear, a first Hall IC chip for detecting the angle of the first sub-gear, and a second Hall IC chip for detecting the angle of the second sub-gear; and a control unit that determines failure of the steering angle sensor on the basis of a first angle difference between the current angle and a previous angle of the first sub-gear as detected by the first Hall IC chip, and a second angle difference between the current angle and a previous angle of the second sub-gear as detected by the second Hall IC chip. |
| US12172708B2 |
Steering assist device and method, and steering system
Embodiments of the disclosure relate to a steering assist device and method, and a steering system. The steering assist device comprises an input-side steering control module controlling an input-side steering actuator to assist an input-side mechanism connected with a steering wheel and an output-side steering control module controlling an output-side steering actuator to assist an output-side mechanism mechanically separated from the input-side mechanism and connected with a wheel. The output-side steering control module may control an output-side steering motor based on a position sensing value of the output-side mechanism and a position sensing value of an output-side steering motor included in the output-side steering actuator, which are received from their respective sensors. |
| US12172707B2 |
Power steering system for vehicle
A power steering system includes a pair of wheel steering mechanisms configured to turn a pair of steered wheels of a vehicle, and a coupling mechanism coupling the steered wheels and coupling the wheel steering mechanisms including operating-side and nonoperating-side mechanisms. The operating-side mechanism includes a drive shaft coupled to one end of the coupling mechanism and extending in an axial direction, and a steering operation member engaged with the drive shaft. The nonoperating-side mechanism includes a drive shaft coupled to the other end of the coupling mechanism and extending in an axial direction, and an electric assist device engaged with the drive shaft. The operating-side mechanism includes at least two operating-side stoppers respectively configured to limit right and left turns of the steered wheels. The nonoperating-side mechanism includes at least one nonoperating-side stopper configured to limit any one of right and left turns of the steered wheels. |
| US12172701B2 |
Detector attachment structure for vehicle
Resin plate-shaped mudguards 11 are disposed on vehicle width direction outer sides of left and right side members 7 below a cab. A cab rear member 12 is fixed to a vehicle body frame 5 and extends upward from the vehicle body frame 5 to support a rear end side of the cab from below. Mudguard brackets 17 for supporting the left and right mudguards 11 are fixed to an upper end portion of a support member 15L of the cab rear member 12. The mudguard 11 is disposed forward of the mudguard bracket 17 and supported by the mudguard bracket 17. A BSM radar 10 detects information of an object around a vehicle, is disposed on a vehicle width direction outer end portion behind the mudguard 11, and is fixed to a second bracket 19 of the mudguard bracket 17 via a radar bracket 20. |
| US12172697B2 |
Vehicle front section structure
A vehicle front section structure includes left and right front side frame. A deformation portion configured to undergo compression deformation in the vehicle front-rear direction at a time of head-on collision of the vehicle is provided at a front end portion of each of the left and right front side frames. Left and right front side members that support a floor section of a vehicle cabin extend along the vehicle front-rear direction at a vehicle upper side with respect to the left and right front side frames. Front sections of the left and right front side members and the corresponding left and right deformation portions are connected by left and right coupling members. The left and right coupling members are configured so as to more readily undergo plastic deformation under collision load at a time of head-on collision than the left and right front side members. |
| US12172696B2 |
Longitudinal beam assembly and automobile chassis
A longitudinal beam assembly includes an integrally formed longitudinal beam and a mounting tower. The mounting tower is mounted on the longitudinal beam. The longitudinal beam is provided with a first suspension mounting portion, and the first suspension mounting portion is configured to mount a suspension lower swing arm. The mounting tower is provided with a shock absorber mounting portion and a second suspension mounting portion. The shock absorber mounting portion is configured to mount a shock absorber and the second suspension mounting portion is configured to mount a suspension upper swing arm. |
| US12172693B2 |
Wheeled carrying apparatus
A wheeled carrying apparatus includes a standing frame, a handle frame, a wheel mount, a locking assembly and a release mechanism. The handle frame is rotatable between a first and a second position. The wheel mount carries a wheel and is rotatable relative to the standing frame for changing an orientation of the wheel axis. The locking assembly is configured to rotationally lock the wheel mount with respect to the standing frame, and configured to unlock the wheel mount so that the wheel mount is rotatable relative to the standing frame for changing an orientation of the wheel axis. The release mechanism includes a first portion provided on the standing frame and coupled to the locking mechanism, and a second portion carried with the handle frame, the second portion being movable along with the handle frame toward and away from the first portion during rotation of the handle frame between the first position and the second position. |
| US12172692B2 |
Industrial cart comprising a mother or primary cart and a secondary or daughter cart
In one example, a mother cart is provided that is suitable for transporting a daughter cart. The mother cart includes a base frame having a group of wheels configured to allow the mother cart to be moved. The base frame, in turn, includes a loading bay for receiving the daughter cart, and a support surface for supporting the daughter cart. Finally, the base frame includes a primary restraint mechanism for engaging and securing the daughter cart in the loading bay. |
| US12172689B2 |
Cart
A cart may include: a carriage; a wheel supported by the carriage and touching ground; a holding member rotatably supported by the carriage about a steering axis and rotatably supporting the wheel about a rotation axis; a steering handle to be gripped by a user; an input sensor configured to detect an operation on the steering handle by the user; a steering motor configured to be actuated in response to the operation by the user detected by the input sensor; and a transmission mechanism connecting the steering motor and the holding member and configured to rotate the holding member about the steering axis in response to actuation of the steering motor. The steering handle and the transmission mechanism may be mechanically separated, and the transmission mechanism may include a torque limiter interposed between the steering motor and the holding member. |
| US12172681B2 |
Traveling vehicle system
A traveling vehicle system in which a traveling vehicle travels along a traveling track including a rail body to accommodate a traveling unit of the traveling vehicle and extending along a traveling path of the traveling vehicle and a power feeder positioned along an extending direction of the rail body to supply electricity to the traveling unit, includes a working track that is continuous with the traveling track and includes an opening exposing at least a portion of the traveling unit and does not have the power feeder, and a mover to move the traveling vehicle along the working track. |
| US12172678B2 |
Detection system for predicting information on pedestrian
The prediction system for predicting an information related to a pedestrian has a tracking module that detects and tracks in real-time a pedestrian in an operating area, from sensor data; a machine-learning prediction module that performs a prediction of information at future times related to the tracked pedestrian using a machine-learning algorithm from input data including data of the tracked pedestrian transmitted by the tracking module and map data of the operating area; a pedestrian behavior assessment module that determines additional data of the tracked pedestrian representative of a real time behavior of the pedestrian, and said additional data of the tracked pedestrian is used by the machine-learning prediction module as another input data to perform the prediction. |
| US12172677B2 |
Delivery system, control method therefor and non-transitory computer readable medium storing program
It is possible to suppress increase in power consumption of a delivery vehicle within a transportation vehicle. A delivery system includes: an autonomously-moving-type delivery vehicle configured to deliver an article; and a transportation vehicle configured to carry and transport the delivery vehicle, in which after the transportation vehicle carrying the delivery vehicle travels toward a delivery destination of the article, the delivery vehicle gets out of the transportation vehicle and delivers the article to the delivery destination. The transportation vehicle includes an unloading mechanism for letting the delivery vehicle get out of the transportation vehicle and a control unit configured to control the unloading mechanism. The delivery vehicle receives a control signal for controlling the unloading mechanism output from the control unit and gets out of the transportation vehicle based on the control signal. |
| US12172675B2 |
Algorithm to detect and mitigate real-time perceptual adversial attacks on autonomous vehicles
A method for mitigating an adversarial attack includes receiving input data. The input data includes sensor data from a plurality of sensors and map data. The method further includes monitoring, in real time, an environment around an autonomous vehicle to identify a region that is possibly subject to an adversarial attack and determining a probability of the adversarial attack in the region. The method further includes determining whether the probability of the adversarial attack in the region that is possibly subject to the adversarial attack is greater than a predetermined threshold and, in response, planning a motion of the autonomous vehicle by taking into account the adversarial attack to generate a planned motion. The method further includes controlling a host vehicle to move in accordance with the planned motion. |
| US12172672B1 |
Machine-learned model including uncertainty generation
A remote computer system may receive data representative of a state of an autonomous vehicle traversing an environment. A representation of the environment and the state may be input to a first machine learned model, which may output a vector representation of the environment at a first time. The vector representation may be input to a second machine learned model, which may output a second vector representation of the environment at a second time. A third machine learned model may receive the second vector representation and may output a mean velocity and a mean steering angle of the vehicle at the first time and associated uncertainty variables. Based on the mean velocity, the mean steering angle, and the uncertainty variables, a predicted vehicle state at the first time and an associated uncertainty may be determined and the vehicle may be controlled based on the predicted vehicle state and the uncertainty. |
| US12172671B2 |
Vehicle navigation apparatus
A vehicle navigation apparatus includes a vehicle navigation unit and a route guidance control unit. The vehicle navigation unit includes a route setting unit and a navigation control unit. The route setting unit sets a route to a destination point on the basis of information on a position of a vehicle, information on a destination point, and first map information stored in a storage. The navigation control unit performs guidance on the route and controls the form of displaying the route on a display. The route guidance control unit includes at least one processor determining the driving entity of a vehicle. In a case where the at least one processor determines that the driving entity of the vehicle is the vehicle itself and the vehicle deviates from the route, the at least one processor stops the guidance until the vehicle reaches a next waypoint of the route. |
| US12172659B2 |
Allocation of non-monitoring periods during automated control of a device
A system for control of an automated device includes a control system configured to operate a device during an operating mode corresponding to a first state in which the control system automatically controls operation, the operating mode prescribing that a user monitor the device operation during automated control, and a scheduling module configured to, during the operating mode, receive a request for the user to temporarily stop monitoring in order to perform a task unrelated to the device operation, allocate a time period during which automated control is maintained and the user stops monitoring, the time period including a non-monitoring period having a duration based on a minimum amount of time for the task, and put the device into a temporary state at initiation of the allocated time period during which the user stops monitoring and automated control is maintained. |
| US12172656B2 |
Information presentation device, information presenting method and non-transitory recording medium
An information presentation device includes a processor configured to (i) select a preceding vehicle candidate that is a candidate to be followed by an own vehicle based on information about a surrounding vehicle around the own vehicle, (ii) estimate an extended cruising range of the own vehicle obtained by a follow-up travel of the own vehicle traveling behind the preceding vehicle candidate, and (iii) output, via an output device provided in the own vehicle, the extended cruising range as extension information of a cruising range of the own vehicle when the own vehicle follows the preceding vehicle candidate. |
| US12172655B2 |
Apparatus and method for controlling vehicle
An apparatus and a method for controlling a vehicle includes a driveshaft that transmits a drive torque generated by a drive motor to a wheel, a sensor that obtains a speed of the vehicle, and a controller that monitors the drive torque to determine a change amount of the drive torque, determines a change in a torsion angle of the driveshaft based on the change amount of the drive torque, and determines whether wheel slip occurs based on an amount of speed change of the drive motor according to the change in the torsion angle of the driveshaft. Accordingly, it is possible to accurately determine wheel slip according to the friction of a road surface, providing safe driving to the driver. |
| US12172652B2 |
Driver and vehicle monitoring feedback system for an autonomous vehicle
An apparatus includes processing circuitry configured to determine an actual driving performance of a driver in a manual driving mode and a projected driving performance if the vehicle had been operated in an autonomous driving mode, compare the driving performance in the manual driving mode and the autonomous driving mode, and transmit a feedback to the driver based on the comparison. The processing circuitry can be further configured to determine a driver state of the driver in the manual driving mode, determine environmental driving condition of the vehicle, and establish a baseline behavior of the driver as a function of the driver state and the environmental driving condition. |
| US12172643B2 |
Method and device for controlling regenerative braking of hybrid vehicle
A method of controlling regenerative braking of a hybrid vehicle is provided. The method includes controlling, by a controller, a hybrid vehicle to start a braking operation in response to a brake pedal operation signal, and, after the braking operation of the hybrid vehicle is started, controlling, by the controller, a second motor that is connected to an output shaft of a transmission of the hybrid vehicle to perform regenerative braking. |
| US12172637B2 |
Moving track prediction method and apparatus
A moving track prediction method includes obtaining an initial state, of a moving target that includes an initial location and an initial motion state, generating one or more destination states of the moving target based on the initial state of the moving target and preset path information, and predicting a moving track of the moving target based on the initial state of the moving target and the one or more destination states to obtain one or more predicted moving tracks. |
| US12172636B2 |
Vehicle path adjustment using a virtual boundary that is based on a shape of a vehicle body
A system for detecting a road surface includes a processor and a memory. The memory stores instructions executable by the processor to determine a virtual boundary for a vehicle body based on a shape of the vehicle body, to identify one or more objects based on vehicle sensor data, based on the identified one or more objects, the determined virtual boundary, and an input to at least one of propulsion, steering, or braking, to determine at least one of a braking override or a steering override, and based on the determination, to perform at least one of adjusting a vehicle steering and a vehicle speed. |
| US12172635B2 |
Apparatus for forward collision-avoidance assist-junction turning and method for the same
An apparatus for forward collision avoidance assist-junction turning of a vehicle includes a sensor for acquiring at least one of a steering angle, a steering angle speed, or a yaw rate of a vehicle, or a size, a position, or a speed of an opposite target. A traveling path area for a left-turn or a right-turn is calculated by a controller based on the steering angle or the yaw rate of the vehicle. The traveling path area is then corrected by the controller based on at least a portion of the steering angle, the steering angle speed, or the yaw rate of the vehicle, or the size, the position, and the speed of the opposite target. A warning against the collision between the vehicle and the opposite target and a control operation to prevent the collision are performed based on the corrected traveling path area. |
| US12172631B2 |
Controlling an agricultural vehicle based on soil damage score/fill level
A soil measure, such as a soil cone index, and a vehicle index indicating the amount of force the vehicle exerts on the ground as it travels over the ground, are obtained and compared to identify a soil damage score. The soil damage score can be mapped over a field and an agricultural vehicle can be controlled based upon the soil damage score. In another example, a detector detects a fill level of a material storage compartment on an agricultural vehicle. The inflation pressure of tires on the agricultural vehicle is controlled based upon the detected fill level. |
| US12172630B2 |
Trailer levelling system
A method includes calculating, at a data processing hardware, a relative angle between a tow vehicle and a trailer attached to the tow vehicle. An absolute angle of the tow vehicle is determined at the data processing hardware. An absolute angle of the trailer based on the relative angle and the absolute angle of the tow vehicle is calculated at the data processing hardware. A dimension of the trailer is determined at the data processing hardware. A trailer leveling adjustment based on the absolute angle of the trailer and the dimension of the trailer is calculated at the data processing hardware. |
| US12172626B2 |
Control device, storage medium and control method
A control device executes: controlling a voltage in a d-axis direction and a voltage in a q-axis direction applied to a rotating electric machine driven by an electric power supplied from an inverter, to which a magnetic pole position detector for detecting a magnetic pole position of the rotor is attached, and which includes a stator for generating a magnetic field using a winding; acquiring q-axis current data indicating a component in the q-axis direction of a current flowing through the rotating electric machine when a component in the d-axis direction of the voltage applied to the rotating electric machine is equal to or less than a predetermined voltage; and determining, based on the q-axis current data, a correction amount of the magnetic pole position satisfying a condition that a current indicated by the q-axis current data is equal to or less than a predetermined current and correcting the magnetic pole position based on the correction amount. |
| US12172621B2 |
Method and device for operating a brake system and a vehicle having the brake system
A method for operating a brake system of a vehicle, in particular, of a motor vehicle. The brake system includes at least one electric actuator, in particular, a brake booster, which may be driven to generate a braking force, the actuator being controllable by an autonomous driving system, and as a function of manipulation of a brake pedal of the vehicle; and an emergency braking action being initiated, when the actuator is driven both by the autonomous driving system and by manipulation of a brake pedal. The control by the autonomous driving system is superimposed with a varying validation signal, a differential travel between an actuator element of the actuator and the brake pedal is monitored, and the driving of the actuator via manipulation of the brake pedal during the control by the autonomous driving system is detected, if the differential travel varies. |
| US12172620B2 |
Brake device
A brake device to be applied to a vehicle includes a housing, a piston, and a seal member. The housing has a first end that is closed. The housing includes a supply port configured to communicate with a reservoir tank. The piston has an outer peripheral surface, an inner peripheral surface and a through-hole extending from the outer peripheral surface to the inner peripheral surface. The piston is configured to generate a hydraulic pressure in a hydraulic chamber in the housing by moving toward a side of the first end inside the housing. The seal member is provided around the piston in a circumferential direction on the side of the first end with respect to the through-hole. The seal member is configured to seal between an inner peripheral surface of the housing and the outer peripheral surface of the piston. |
| US12172615B2 |
Brake system with a pressure supply device and a safety gate for the brake circuit
A brake system includes two brake circuits having brake circuit lines for two vehicle axles and at least one hydraulic wheel brake in each brake circuit. Each wheel brake is connectable to a corresponding brake circuit or brake circuit line via a paired switch valve for pressure build-up and release in the wheel brake using a pressure supply device that can build up pressure in both brake circuits. At least one circuit separating valve blocks or releases a hydraulic connection line connecting the two brake circuits. At least one outlet valve connects an accumulator container to at least one brake circuit to release pressure. A master cylinder having only one working chamber is actuable by a brake pedal. The working chamber is connectable to the brake circuit line of a brake circuit. A switch valve is used to close or release the hydraulic line. |
| US12172613B2 |
System and method for improving release performance of heavy-haul train
A system for releasing the heavy-haul train has a control valve mounted in each of train cars. The control valve is connected to a train pipe, an auxiliary air reservoir and a brake cylinder are connected to the control valve, and an exhaust port is configured on the control valve. The exhaust port is connected to a solenoid valve. The method for improving the release performance of the heavy-haul train includes: S1: the solenoid valve in each of the train cars is powered on to close a passage between the exhaust port of the control valve and the atmosphere; S2: an automatic brake valve is regulated to inflate the train pipe; and S3: the solenoid valve in each of the train cars is powered off to open the passage between the exhaust port of the control valve and the atmosphere, so that the train is released. |
| US12172610B1 |
Heated vehicle accessories
The heated vehicle accessory incorporates a vehicle and a control circuit. The control system mounts on the vehicle. The control system detects the accumulation of snow and ice on the vehicle. The control circuit draws electric energy from the vehicle. The control circuit converts the drawn electric energy into heat that is used to melt the accumulation of snow and ice from critical location on the vehicle. |
| US12172609B2 |
Windshield wiper connector
A windshield wiper connector is disclosed for connecting a variety of wiper arms with a wiper blade. The connector may include a pivotable cover. The connector may also include a pin passage for receiving a pin-type wiper arm as well as a gaps in the connector positioned around an elevated plateau for receiving a slot-type wiper arm. |
| US12172608B2 |
Wiper control method and wiper control device
In a wiper device for vehicles, overrun at inversion positions is suppressed while a wind load and a high load are dealt with. A wiper device includes: a wiper blade; a wiper arm to which the wiper blade is attached; and a motor for driving the wiper arm. A load generated in the motor when the wiper blade moves on a windshield is estimated and calculated based on a motor supply current amount and the like. When an outward load generated in the wiper motor exceeds a predetermined threshold value, a high load correction process is performed based on the outward load. When the outward load is less than or equal to the threshold value, a wind load correction process is performed based on a wind load calculated from a difference between the outward load and the return load. |
| US12172606B2 |
Wiper device
A first pivot shaft 2a and a second pivot shaft 2b linked with wiper arms; a driving part, rotationally driving the first pivot shaft; a linking part, linked with the second pivot shaft and the driving part, and rotationally driving the two pivot shafts synchronously; and a first holding member 12a and a second holding member 12b for fixing the respective pivot shafts to a vehicle body are provided. The second holding member 12b includes: a body part 20, rotatably supporting the second pivot shaft 2b; and three support parts 21, 22, 23, protruding from the body part 20. The first support part 22 and the third support part 23 in the three support parts 21, 22, 23 include fixed parts 30 fixed via bolts 105 and engagement pins 38 provided in the fixed parts 30 and engaged with the vehicle body. |
| US12172603B2 |
Systems for accessing cargo spaces on vehicles equipped with a tailgate assembly
Various vehicle systems are proposed for accessing and utilizing vehicle cargo spaces on vehicles equipped with a tailgate assembly. The vehicle systems may include deployable and/or rotatable stairgate systems, deployable step systems, etc. designed for the accessing the vehicle cargo spaces. The proposed systems may include various deployment mechanisms that enable the stairgate/step systems to slide, pivot, rotate, swing, and/or otherwise adjust for providing ease of access and increased flexibility when stepping up to access the vehicle cargo space. |
| US12172600B2 |
Vehicle control apparatus
The vehicle control apparatus comprises one or more processors, one or more storage media storing a program to be executed by the one or more processors. The program includes one or more instructions. The one or more instructions cause the one or more processors to perform a brake control process in which, after a stroke of a predetermined amount or more is made to a brake pedal by a brake booster to apply brake fluid pressure to the brake mechanism to make the brake fluid pressure in a pressurized state in response to input of a predetermined signal corresponding to detection of theft of the vehicle, the stroke of the brake pedal by the brake booster is cancelled while a first valve disposed in a brake fluid pressure circuit is kept at a closed state to keep the pressurized state of the brake fluid pressure applied to the brake mechanism. |
| US12172597B2 |
Pedestrian protection automotive hinge
A pedestrian protection automotive hood hinge comprises a release assembly which comprises a retainer supported by one of a first member and a second member and a releasable pin supported by the other of the one of the first and second members. The releasable pin is captured in the retainer in the normally closed position and the normally opened position. An actuator is configured to engage the second member and move the second member upward relative to the first member in response to a collision input. The releasable pin is configured to be released by the retainer in response to the collision input permitting the second member to pivot about a member pin relative to the first member to an opened hood collision position. A retention link with a retention pin moves in a controlled manner during a collision so that the retention pin engages a retention slot. At maximum opening of the hood, the retention pin engages a retention clip adjacent the retention slot and begins to rebound. With continued force exerted by the hood on the retention clip, the retention pin passes through and exits the retention clip and the hood decelerates to a final post collision position. |
| US12172595B2 |
AFT-vehicle airbag
A vehicle includes a vehicle roof, a liftgate rotatably connected to the vehicle roof, and an airbag. The airbag has a first segment supported by the vehicle roof and a second segment supported by the liftgate. The first segment of the airbag defines a first inflation chamber and the second segment of the airbag defines a second inflation chamber. The airbag includes a conduit fluidly connecting the first inflation chamber and the second inflation chamber. |
| US12172588B2 |
Wiring member
A wiring member includes: a plurality of wire-like transmission members wired in a form including a main wire part and a branch wire part; and a sheet material including a main wire fixing part to which the main wire part is fixed and a branch wire fixing part to which the branch wire part is fixed, wherein the branch wire fixing part is branched from the main wire fixing part, a branch wire support part is provided in the branch wire fixing part, and the branch wire support part extends along a longitudinal direction of the branch wire part, and is formed to have higher rigidity than each of the wire-like transmission members constituting the branch wire part. |
| US12172584B2 |
Car radiator cover
A car radiator cover includes a frame, an assembly plate, and plural detachable indicator lamps. The assembly plate is attached to the frame and is provided in a hollow area of the frame. The assembly plate includes installation troughs located on an assembling side thereof, and each installation trough is provided with a through-hole at the bottom thereof, and the through-hole connects the installation trough to the bottom side of the assembly plate. Each detachable indicator lamp includes a body, a light source and a cable. The body includes an illumination surface and a fixing surface, the light source is disposed on the illumination surface, and one end of the cable is electrically connected to the light source by the fixing surface. Each detachable indicator lamp is detachably installed in one of the installation troughs, and the other end of the cable passes through the through-hole. |
| US12172581B2 |
Deployable personal entertainment device holder
Described are supports for holding a portable electronic device. The support includes a body having an upper pivot location and a lower pivot location relative to a passenger seat back, a support structure coupled to the body, and a plurality of projections extending from a surface of the support structure. Each projection is shaped to receive a lower edge of a portable electronic device and secure the portable electronic device to the body when the portable electronic device is received by the plurality of projections. |
| US12172571B2 |
Health indicator system for a sensor pod
A health indicator system for a sensor pod includes one or more sensors associated with the sensor pod, a sensor pod housing, an internal sensor status monitoring system configured to determine a status of at least one sensor of the one or more sensors, and a plurality of visual indicators located on at least one exterior surface of the sensor pod housing, the plurality of visual indicators configured to display a predetermined configuration based on the determined status of each of the one or more sensors. The plurality of visual indicators are located on the sensor pod housing at a level such that when an external operator standing on a ground surface approaches the vehicle, the plurality of visual indicators is within the external operator's field of view. |
| US12172563B2 |
Vehicle seat
A headrest includes a first configuration section comprising a hard urethane and formed with an indentation in a front face, the indentation enabling entry of a supported portion, and the supported portion being a location corresponding to an occipital bone of the head of the seated occupant; and a second configuration section comprising a soft urethane having a lower rigidity than the hard urethane, the second configuration section being provided at the indentation so as to be deformed by the supported portion. Part of the first configuration section, which is a bottom face of the indentation, is configured by a left-right pair of head support faces that support the supported portion and that are connected together at a connection location having a straight line shape. An angle formed between cross-sections of the left and right head support faces when sectioned along a plane perpendicular to the connection location is a first angle that is from 37.2° to 143°. An angle formed between a direction perpendicular to the connection location and a seat front-rear direction when viewed along a seat left-right direction is a second angle that is from 12.8° to 68.7°. |
| US12172562B2 |
Front seat quick release armrest
An armrest assembly for a seat in a modified OEM vehicle. The armrest assembly includes an armrest support having a grommet and a detent pin, wherein the grommet includes a grommet aperture. An armrest includes an armrest aperture and a pin aperture; wherein the armrest aperture is configured to receive the grommet and the pin aperture is configured to receive the detent pin. A quick release connector extends through the grommet aperture and the armrest aperture, wherein the quick release connector includes an actuator to release the armrest from the armrest support. Engagement of the detent pin with the pin aperture prevents rotation of the armrest with respect to the armrest support. |
| US12172561B2 |
Seating apparatus
Aspects of the present invention relate to a seat cushion including a compressible member and at least one insert. The insert has one or more inflatable bladders. The at least one insert is at least partially encapsulated within the compressible member. Further aspects of the present invention relate to a method of forming a seat cushion; a seat assembly and a vehicle. |
| US12172560B2 |
Vehicle seat cover
An automotive seat cover made from a three-layer laminated elastic material having a first outer moisture-wicking antimicrobial layer, an interior waterproof layer, and a second outer moisture-wicking antimicrobial layer. |
| US12172559B2 |
Baggage bar energy absorber
A baggage bar assembly may be provided for a passenger seat such as but not limited to an aircraft passenger seat. The baggage bar assembly includes a baggage bar and a support for supporting the baggage bar relative to the passenger seat. The support of the baggage bar assembly also allows for movement of the baggage bar relative to the passenger seat. |
| US12172548B2 |
Vehicle, energy conversion device and control method thereof
The present disclosure relates to the technical field of vehicles, and provides a vehicle and an energy conversion device and a control method therefor. The energy conversion device includes a motor controller, a bus capacitor, a first switch module, a motor, and a second switch module. By controlling the first switch module and the second switch module to be turned on/off, a motor driving circuit can be formed by a battery pack, the first switch module, the bus capacitor, the motor controller, and the motor, and a charging and discharging circuit can be formed by the battery pack, the second switch module, the motor, the motor controller, and the bus capacitor. |
| US12172547B2 |
Switched-mode power supply, electric vehicle battery system, and vehicle
This application discloses a switched-mode power supply including a voltage isolation module, a voltage regulator module, a voltage converter circuit, a first switch, and an electric vehicle battery monitoring module; the voltage isolation module has an input connected to an electric vehicle battery and an output connected to an input terminal of the voltage regulator module. An output terminal of the voltage regulator module is connected to an input terminal of the voltage converter circuit, an output terminal of the voltage converter circuit is connected to one terminal of the first switch, and another terminal of the first switch is connected to the electric vehicle battery monitoring module; and when the switched-mode power supply is in a low-power state, the first switch turns on and off intermittently according to a clock signal received, so that the electric vehicle battery monitoring module monitors the electric vehicle battery intermittently. |
| US12172544B2 |
Methods and systems for optimizing battery recharge management for use with an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft
Aspects relate to methods and systems for optimizing battery recharge management for use with an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft. An exemplary system includes an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft comprising at least battery mechanically coupled to the eVTOL aircraft cand configured to power at least an aircraft component of the eVTOL aircraft, wherein the at least a battery comprises a plurality of battery cells, and at least a sensor, configured to measure battery data associated with the at least a battery, and a server remote from the eVTOL and in communication with the at least a sensor, wherein the server is configured to receive the battery data from the at least a sensor, receive mission data associated with a planned flight mission of the eVTOL aircraft, and generate a recharge time as a function of the battery data and the mission data. |
| US12172543B2 |
Transport recharge level determination
An example operation includes one or more of determining, by a charging station, a grade associated with an operation of a transport allowing, by the charging station, a recharging level related to the grade and an pact of the recharging level. |
| US12172540B2 |
Status detection system and connection cable
A status detection system includes a connection cable, a first detection unit, a second detection unit, and a determination unit configured to make determination on an overall connection status among a power storage vehicle, an electrified vehicle, and the connection cable based on a detection result from the first detection unit and a detection result from the second detection unit. |
| US12172538B2 |
Inductive power transfer device and system for inductively charging a water-bound vehicle and method for operating an inductive power transfer device
The invention relates to an inductive power transfer device for an inductive power transfer to a water-bound vehicle, with a power transfer part, comprising a primary conductor arrangement; and a kinematic unit for enabling a movement of the power transfer part; wherein the kinematic unit comprises a linear guide which is oriented so that, when the power transfer part is displaced along a path defined by the linear guide, a position of the power transfer part along a vertical spatial axis (Z) is altered. Further, the invention relates to a system for an inductive power transfer to a water-bound vehicle and a method for operating an inductive power transfer device. |
| US12172534B2 |
Vehicle power supply device
A vehicle power supply device is provided. The vehicle power supply device includes: a fixed base; a scissor-fork lifting mechanism, where the scissor-fork lifting mechanism is mounted on the fixed base; a power supply head, where the power supply head is mounted on the scissor-fork lifting mechanism and is driven by the scissor-fork lifting mechanism to ascend or descend; and a drive device, where the drive device includes a drive unit and a transmission unit configured to convert rotational movement into linear movement. The drive unit and the transmission unit are stacked along a lifting direction of the scissor-fork lifting mechanism. The drive unit is connected with the scissor-fork lifting mechanism by the transmission unit to drive the scissor-fork lifting mechanism to ascend or descend. |
| US12172532B2 |
Electrically excited motor drive system integrated with OBC, and electric vehicle
An electrically excited motor drive system is integrated with an on-board charger (OBC), so that a power supply circuit that is in an electric vehicle and that is configured to drive an electrically excited motor can be integrated with an OBC of a dual active bridge (DAB) type. When a control component controls a switch circuit, the electrically excited motor drive system obtained after integration can separately implement a function of the power supply circuit or a function of the charging circuit in different working modes. In addition, when the electrically excited motor drive system is in different working modes, some circuits are further reused through time division. This addresses a problem that the power supply circuit cannot be integrated with the OBC of the DAB type, to reduce circuit complexity and costs of the electric vehicle. |
| US12172528B2 |
Method for controlling braking and/or traction of a vehicle
A method for controlling braking and/or traction of a vehicle is provided. The methods includes determining by the vehicle control unit a desired slip value based on vehicle state parameters, the desired slip value being communicated to the braking control unit and to the traction control unit, measuring or estimating a slip measure or estimation from wheel parameters collected on the at least wheel tire by the sensor, the slip measure or estimation being communicated to the braking control unit and/or to the traction control unit controlling a wheel slip by the braking control unit and by the traction control unit, based on the desired slip value and the slip measure or estimation. |
| US12172527B2 |
Rectifier based power switch
A power conversion mechanism configured to interface between an electric energy store and an electric machine, comprising: an electronic switching device comprising a first plurality of power modules and configured to control the direction of current flow between the electric energy store and the electric machine to either a first direction or a second direction opposing the first direction; and a power inverter comprising a second plurality of power modules and configured to commutate the current flow between the electric energy store and the electric machine; wherein each power module of the electronic switching device and the power inverter comprises an identical arrangement of power components. |
| US12172525B1 |
Four speed electric variable transmission for rear wheel drive hybrid vehicles
An electrified powertrain that generates and transfers drive torque to a driveline of a hybrid vehicle includes first and second electric motors, an internal combustion engine (ICE), a first, second and third planetary gear set, and multiple clutches. The first planetary gear set is selectively coupled for rotation with the second electric motor, the first planetary gear set including a first sun gear, a first carrier and a first ring gear, wherein the first carrier is coupled to the driveline. The second planetary gear set is selectively coupled for rotation with the second electric motor output, the second planetary gear set including a second sun gear, a second carrier and a second ring gear. An input split device comprises the third planetary gear set that is selectively coupled for rotation with one of the first electric motor and the ICE. |
| US12172522B2 |
Animation to visualize wheel slip
A 3D animation of the response of a vehicle to forces imparted to the vehicle during conveyance thereof over a course. Sensor data are accepted by a processor that defines an instantaneous state of the vehicle. Forces imparted to the vehicle are computed from temporal changes in the state. Wheel slip is determined by the processor from the computed forces. A 3D graphical representation of the vehicle is rendered on a display as being in motion under influence of the wheel slip. |
| US12172518B2 |
Vehicle
A vehicle includes a frame, front and rear wheels, a powertrain comprising an engine and transmission, and various other systems and components. The frame includes various features for supporting components and systems of the vehicle. For example, a rear portion of the frame is configured to support a utility bed, a portion of a cooling system, a portion of an air intake system, and a portion of an exhaust system. |
| US12172512B2 |
Fuel cell electric vehicle
A fuel cell electric vehicle includes: a motor, a fuel cell stack and an integrated controller, which are accommodated in a PE room provided in a front of a vehicle body; a battery assembly including a high-voltage battery electrically connected to the motor and the fuel cell stack, and a low-voltage battery for supplying electric power to a vehicle electrical part; an IDC that is mounted between the PE room and the battery assembly, and electrically connects the high-voltage battery to the motor and the fuel cell stack; and a plurality of hydrogen tanks that is mounted at a rear of the battery assembly and below the vehicle body. In particular, the battery assembly is mounted at a rear of the PE room and below the vehicle body, and the IDC converts power of the high-voltage battery to be supplied to the low-voltage battery. |
| US12172510B2 |
High voltage battery mounting structure for a vehicle
Disclosed is a high voltage battery mounting structure for a vehicle. In particular, the high voltage battery mounting structure includes: a battery case located below a vehicle body panel, a first engagement member fixed to the vehicle body panel, a second engagement member configured to pass through the battery case from a lower side to be coupled to the vehicle body panel by the medium of the first engagement member, and a third engagement member in which a hollow through which the second engagement member passes is provided and which is installed to support between an upper cover of the battery case and the vehicle body panel. |
| US12172506B2 |
Tonneau cover assembly with a fluid management system
A support member configured for placement on a top surface of a bed wall defining a cargo area of a vehicle and below a bed cap so that the support member is stacked at least partially in between the bed cap and the top surface of the bed wall; and a bed cap assembly having a support member configured for placement on a top surface of a bed wall defining a cargo area of a vehicle; and a bed cap configured for placement on the support member so that the support member is stacked at least partially in between the bed cap and the top surface of the bed wall. |
| US12172504B2 |
Winding shaft bearing of a vehicle roller blind device
A winding shaft bearing of a winding shaft for a vehicle roller blind having a roller blind web, wherein the winding shaft bearing has a guide unit which guides a roller blind edge strip of the unwound roller blind web to a guide rail adjoining the winding shaft bearing. According to the invention: the guide unit has a guide front portion facing the winding shaft and a guide main portion facing the guide rail; a guide contact surface of the guide main portion guiding the roller blind edge strip to the guide rail is elevated with respect to a guide contact surface of the guide front portion guiding the roller blind edge strip from or to the winding shaft; and the winding shaft bearing is formed integrally with the guide front portion and the guide main portion of the guide unit as a plastic injection-moulded part in an injection-moulding tool. |
| US12172503B2 |
Roof module for a motor vehicle comprising a roof skin forming a roof cover
A roof module for connection to a motor vehicle having a transparent solid roof portion, which forms a see-through roof area and which is immobile relative to the vehicle body when the roof module is in the installed position, and/or a roof opening system having a mobile lid element, by means of which a roof opening can be opened or closed at will, and a closed roof skin, which forms the see-through roof area and/or is adjacent to the roof opening and forms a roof cover outside of the see-through roof area and/or the roof opening. At least one sensor module can be provided having at least one environment sensor for detecting a vehicle environment and is disposed outside of the see-through roof area and/or the roof opening and is covered by the roof skin. |
| US12172502B2 |
Composite vehicle components formed of sheet molding compound reinforced with continuous fibers
A vehicle component includes a body, a first beam, and a second beam. The body has a first fixture region and a second fixture region. The first beam is formed of a first composite material and has a first beam shape. The first beam is attached to the body and extends between the first fixture region and the second fixture region of the body. The second beam is formed of a second composite material and has a second beam shape that is simple compared to the first beam shape. The second beam is attached to the body and extends between the first fixture region and the second fixture region of the body. |
| US12172501B2 |
Vehicle door assembly
A vehicle door assembly includes an inner door panel that defines a door cavity, a latch mechanism and a reinforcing bracket. The latch mechanism has a latch lever that moves when the latch mechanism is operated to release the vehicle door from a closed orientation. The reinforcing bracket has a first end and a second end. The first end is attached to a forward area of the inner door panel. The second end has an attachment portion, a lever capture portion and a tab portion. The attachment portion is attached to a rearward area of the inner door panel. The lever capture portion is outboard from the latch lever. The tab portion is adjacent to the lever capture portion. The reinforcing bracket is shaped and configured to deform in response to an impact event moving the lever capture portion inboard toward the latch lever interfering with movement thereof. |
| US12172496B2 |
Gas-liquid separation device for vehicle heat pump system having the same
A gas-liquid separation device for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a housing with an upper surface that is opened and a lower surface that is closed; a cover mounted on the opened upper surface to close and seal the interior of the housing, and including an outlet and an inlet, and a mount hole; an exhaust pipe mounted on the cover; a guide pipe with an upper surface that is opened so that the exhaust pipe is inserted inside, and forms a gas refrigerant flow space between the exterior circumference and the interior circumference of the exhaust pipe; a mount cap mounted inside the closed lower end of the housing; a refrigerant guider to prevent the liquid refrigerant of the refrigerant inflowed into the inlet from flowing into the gas refrigerant flow space, and fixed to the exhaust pipe; and a receiver dryer. |
| US12172491B2 |
Thermoelectric cooling and heating system for non-idling vehicle
Systems and methods are provided for cooling and heating in a vehicle. A thermoelectric cooling system can include a heatsink in thermal communication with an exterior of a vehicle, thermoelectric cells within the vehicle mounted to the heatsink, and a power supply electrically connected to the one or more thermoelectric cells. In response to receiving power from the power supply, the thermoelectric cells produce a temperature difference to draw heat from the vehicle in to the heatsink. Cooling a vehicle cabin can include receiving a desired temperature and a current temperature of a vehicle cabin, determining a temperature difference between the desired temperature and the current temperature, and, based on determining the temperature difference indicates the desired temperature is lower than the current temperature, causing thermoelectric cells to receive power so the thermoelectric cells produce a temperature difference to draw heat from the vehicle cabin in to the heatsink. |
| US12172490B2 |
Vehicular heat management system
A vehicular heat management system includes a refrigerant circulation line configured to generate hot energy or cold energy depending on a flow direction of a refrigerant, a heater core side coolant circulation line configured to transfer refrigerant heat generated in the refrigerant circulation line to a heater core to heat a passenger compartment, and a battery side coolant circulation line configured to receive coolant heat of the heater core side coolant circulation line via a coolant and then circulate the coolant through a battery to preheat the battery. |
| US12172489B2 |
Monoblock heat exchanger comprising at least two heat exchange blocks, each comprising a circulation path for a refrigerant and a circulation path for a heat transfer liquid
The present invention relates to a refrigerant/heat transfer liquid heat exchanger (11), in which said refrigerant/heat transfer liquid heat exchanger is a monoblock refrigerant/heat transfer liquid heat exchanger (11). The refrigerant/heat transfer liquid heat exchanger (11) comprises at least two heat exchange blocks (41, 42) which are sealed with respect to one another, including a first heat exchange block (41) having a first circulation path for a refrigerant (21a) and a first circulation path for a heat transfer liquid (22a) and a second heat exchange block (42) having a second circulation path for a refrigerant (21b) and a second circulation path for a heat transfer liquid (22b). The heat exchange blocks (41, 42) are joined via a partition plate (40). |
| US12172487B2 |
Electric-resistance-welded steel pipe for producing hollow stabilizer, hollow stabilizer, and method for producing same
An electric resistance welded steel pipe for manufacturing a hollow stabilizer has a Lankford value in a pipe longitudinal direction of from 0.7 to less than 1.0. The electric resistance welded steel pipe is subjected to cold bending and then to a heat treatment including quenching and tempering to manufacture a stabilizer. The cold bending is cold rotary draw bending. When bent with a bend radius of from 1.0 times to 3.0 times an outer diameter of the pipe before cold bending, a flattening ratio is from 0% to 10%, a thickness reduction rate on a bending outside and a thickness increase rate on a bending inside are from 0% to 10%, and additionally, a circumferential length change of a bending center portion is from 0% to 10%. A Vickers hardness of the stabilizer after the heat treatment is adjusted to from 400 HV to less than 580 HV. |
| US12172485B2 |
Air suspension system for a vehicle
A module is provided for an air suspension system of a vehicle, the module having a sensor interface for connecting to a sensor, in particular a displacement sensor, a valve, in particular an electropneumatic valve, and a data interface. This sensor interface is configured to receive sensor values from the sensor. The data interface is configured to output sensor values received via the sensor interface to a control device, and to receive control commands for controlling the valve from the control device. Furthermore, the disclosure relates to a control device, an air suspension system, a vehicle, a vehicle trailer, a method for operating an air suspension system, and a computer program product. |
| US12172481B2 |
Track-driven outdoor vehicle
A vehicle includes a hull defining one or more holes in a keel of the hull. The one or more holes are provided for ice fishing from the one or more holes. The holes include a hatch or a tube extending upwards, for preventing water from entering the hull. The vehicle also includes continuous track assemblies for providing traction on an ice surface. The continuous track assemblies may also provide a motive force when the vehicle is suspended in water. By the hull design, the vehicle may float on the water, allowing the vehicle to access ice surfaces which may otherwise be inaccessible to ice-fishers. The vehicle also increases safety while fishing during thin or unstable ice conditions. |
| US12172478B2 |
Double-safety trailer lock with adjustable length
A double-safety trailer lock with an adjustable length comprises a lock bar and a lock body matched with the lock bar, wherein one end of the lock bar far from the lock body is a large-diameter end, an external thread is provided on the large-diameter end, an adjusting sleeve is arranged outside the large-diameter end, and an internal thread is provided on the inner wall of the adjusting sleeve, so that the adjusting sleeve can move axially along the large-diameter end by matching the internal thread with the external thread; through the axial movement of the adjusting sleeve relative to the lock bar, the effective length of the lock bar can be adjusted, and the effective length of the lock bar is basically the same as the required length between the actual family car and the trailer, so that the movement of the lock bar in the use process is minimized, and the connection of the trailer lock is more stable. |
| US12172477B2 |
Methods and apparatus for trailers with adjustable batteries
Methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture for trailers with adjustable batteries are disclosed herein. An example trailer disclosed herein includes a platform, a battery disposed at a first location relative to the platform, a drive to move the battery relative to the platform, and a controller to determine a first load distribution on the platform and in response to determining the first load distribution on the platform does not satisfy a first threshold, adjust a position of the battery, via the drive, to a second location relative to the platform. |
| US12172476B1 |
Coupler with magnetic element for towing utility carts
A coupler has a housing including a first end configured to couple to an autonomous guided vehicle (AGV) and a second end having a receptacle. A cabinet operably couples to the housing and is at least partially disposed within the receptacle. A magnetic element is disposed at least partially within the cabinet. The magnetic element is configured to magnetically engage with a portion of a towable cart for transport by the AGV. |
| US12172475B2 |
Tubeless valve assembly
A bicycle wheel comprises a rim and a valve assembly. The rim includes a radially inner wall having an inner opening and a radially outer wall having an outer opening. A first portion of the rim includes a first securing feature (e.g., inner threads). The valve assembly is positioned in the inner opening and outer opening and includes a second securing feature (e.g., outer threads) engaging the first securing feature. The rim can include a plate that defines the first engaging feature. The valve assembly preferably includes a valve stem and a resilient bumper coupled to the valve stem and aligned with a second portion of the rim. The valve assembly can further include a seal member compressed between the valve stem and the rim. Preferably, the seal member is positioned in an annular groove in an underside of an enlarged head of the valve stem. |
| US12172474B2 |
Tire changer apparatus
A tire changer apparatus includes: a base, a wheel-holder configured to rotate a wheel around a rotation axis, a first and second column emerging from the base, a first device having an extensible arm carrying a tool, a second device having a respective extensible arm carrying a tool opposite the tool of the first device with respect to an ideal middle plane of the apparatus. The tire changer apparatus further includes: a first and a second bar respectively connecting the arms of the first and second devices, a transmission which connects the first and the second bar to synchronize the movement of the arms of the first and second devices. |
| US12172471B2 |
Tire
A tire includes a circumferential narrow groove disposed in a tread portion center region and having a groove width of 0.5 mm or more and 3.0 mm or less, and a first land portion defined by the circumferential narrow groove and a second land portion located further on a tire equatorial plane side than the first land portion and adjacent to the first land portion. Additionally, the first and second land portions include chamfered portions, respectively in edge portions on the circumferential narrow groove side. Additionally, a circumferential length L33 of the chamfered portion of the second land portion has the relationship L33 |
| US12172466B2 |
Wheel bearing assembly
A wheel bearing assembly for trucks includes a brake element and a wheel adapter defining a rotating component, an axle element defining a stationary component, and a multi-row, preferably double-row, bearing unit. The bearing unit has a first bearing ring, a second bearing ring and a plurality of rolling elements disposed between the first and the second bearing ring. The first bearing ring is connected to a drive shaft, the second bearing ring is connected to the axle element and the wheel adapter is configured to connect the first bearing ring to the wheel and the brake element. A shield is disposed between the brake element and the first bearing ring and/or disposed between the brake element and the axle element and is configured to shield a space defined by the first bearing ring, the wheel adapter and the brake element from entry of particles and/or water. |
| US12172465B2 |
Wheel hub and removable bolt ring assembly for air disk braking system
A wheel hub and removable bolt ring assembly for air disk braking system includes a hub cylinder, a bolt ring, a locking collar, a plurality of L-shaped locking recesses, and a plurality of rotor mounts that are concentrically positioned around a central axis. The plurality of rotor mounts is positioned adjacent to an outboard end of the hub cylinder. The plurality of L-shaped locking recesses radially traverses into the hub cylinder. The bolt ring and the locking collar are positioned in between the outboard end and an inboard end of the hub cylinder. A plurality of locking splines of the bolt ring is removably mounted around the hub cylinder through the plurality of L-shaped locking recesses. A plurality of locking tabs of the locking collar is removably mounted around the hub cylinder through the plurality of L-shaped locking recesses. |
| US12172464B2 |
Rim, rim component and rim assembly for a bicycle wheel and methods of manufacture thereof
A rim assembly for a bicycle wheel, comprising a rim having generally opposing first and second wall sections configured for mounting a bicycle tire, each of said first and second wall sections comprising an outwardly facing recess and; a rim component located in each recess, wherein each rim component has a lower density than the rim, wherein the rim components do not form part of a braking section of the bicycle wheel. |
| US12172459B1 |
Process for producing an identifiable hand tool
A process for producing an identifiable hand tool includes a machining step which uses machining tools to produce a rough part of the hand tool; a setting identification step which forms a identification area with an identification groove on the surface of the rough part; a heat treatment step which proceeds a heat treatment to the rough part; a vibration step which vibrates the rough part; a surface treatment step which electroplates the rough part to form an electroplating layer on the surface of the rough part to form a hand tool with a base color identification layer, and a coloring step which uses a Charged Coupled Device to determine a depth of the identification groove and uses a coloring pen of a coloring machine to perform coloring processing to form an identification portion with a different color from the base color identification layer. |
| US12172455B2 |
Method of producing recorded matter with stereoscopic image
A method of producing a recorded matter including a stereoscopic image includes applying, onto a recording medium including a foamable layer, a first liquid composition containing a foam promoting or preventing component, and applying, onto the recording medium, a second liquid composition that does not contain the foam promoting or preventing component and the coloring material. A region to which the ink has been applied includes a first region and a second region in which amounts of ink applied are different, and a total of volatile solvents contained in the first liquid composition, the ink and the second liquid composition, which have been applied to the first region, is 95% by mass or more to 105% by mass or less with respect to a total of volatile solvents contained in the first liquid composition, the ink and the second liquid composition, which have been applied to the second region. |
| US12172452B2 |
Liquid jet head and liquid jet recording device
There are provided a liquid jet head and a liquid jet recording device each capable of obtaining a stable ejection performance. An inkjet head includes a head chip provided with a plurality of ejection channels sequentially arranged from a +X direction toward a −X direction in an X direction, and configured to jet ink located inside the ejection channels, a flow channel member which is provided with a guide flow channel for guiding the ink from the +X direction toward the −X direction in the X direction, and in which the guide flow channel is coupled to each of the ejection channels, and a board unit on which a plurality of drive ICs arranged along the X direction is mounted, and which is thermally coupled to the flow channel member, wherein the flow channel member is provided with a cooling flow channel which guides the ink from the −X direction toward the +X direction in the X direction so as to cool the plurality of drive ICs. |
| US12172451B2 |
Head assembly for ink-jet printer and ink-jet printer having the same
Proposed is a head assembly for an ink-jet printer. The head assembly includes a head module including a head discharging ink and a reservoir storing the ink, a fixing portion including a pressure controller configured to control a gas pressure, the fixing portion including a control driver configured to control the head, and includes a stage frame on which the head module and the fixing portion are mounted, the stage frame being connected to a moving device. The head module is capable of being attached to and detached from the stage frame, and connecting portions are formed on portions where the head module and the stage frame contact, so that a pipe and a wiring formed on the head module are connected to a pipe and a wiring which are connected to the fixing portion and which are inserted into or passing through the stage frame. |
| US12172449B2 |
Liquid ejecting apparatus and control method of liquid ejecting apparatus
A liquid ejecting apparatus includes: an ejecting portion configured to be able to eject a liquid onto a medium; a supply flow path configured to be able to supply the liquid to the ejecting portion; a liquid storage unit coupled to the supply flow path and configured to be able to store the liquid, the liquid storage unit being a unit in which an air-liquid interface where the liquid and air are in contact is formed; a first filter provided lower than the air-liquid interface and configured to separate the supply flow path and the liquid storage unit; an adjustment mechanism configured to lift a position of the air-liquid interface in the liquid storage unit; and a control unit configured to control the adjustment mechanism. |
| US12172446B2 |
Inkjet recording apparatus and method for cleaning inkjet recording apparatus
The present invention provides an inkjet recording device capable of automatically cleaning the head tip and a cleaning method for inkjet recording apparatus.An inkjet recording apparatus has a printhead that receives a supply of ink and prints, a main unit that supplies said ink to said printhead, and a cleaning unit that has a cleaning tank into which said entire printhead is inserted and injects a cleaning solution from a cleaning nozzle to said printhead for cleaning. The cleaning unit has a cleaning nozzle that sprays cleaning liquid into the cleaning tank and a cleaning base section that has a housing section that accommodates the tip of the printhead and allows said cleaning liquid to flow into the housing section. The cleaning liquid is allowed to flow into the housing section to clean the tip of the printhead. |
| US12172444B2 |
High reliability sheathed transport path for aerosol jet devices
An apparatus and method for depositing an aerosol that has an ultrafast pneumatic, shutter. The flow of aerosol through the entire deposition flow path is surrounded by at least one sheath gas, thereby greatly increasing reliability. The distance between the aerosol switching chamber and a reverse gas flow chamber input is minimized to reduce switching time. The distance from the switching chamber to the nozzle exit is also minimized to reduce switching time. The gas flows in the system are configured to maintain a substantially constant pressure in the system, and consequently substantially constant flow rates through the deposition nozzle and exhaust nozzle, to minimize on/off switching times. This enables the system to have a switching time of less than 10 ms. |
| US12172443B2 |
Inkjet head, production method for inkjet head, and inkjet-recording device
An inkjet head contains a silicon nozzle substrate having an ink channel surface and an ink ejection surface facing the channel surface, and having a nozzle penetrating from the channel surface to the ejection surface; a channel substrate bonded to the channel surface of the silicon nozzle substrate, and including an ink channel and a substrate body that forms the ink channel; and a liquid-repellent film provided on the ejection surface of the silicon nozzle substrate. The channel substrate includes a through channel that penetrates the substrate body so as to face the nozzle, n-number of individual circulation channels that communicate with the through channel, extend in a direction away from the nozzle, and have a portion overlapping the substrate body in a plan view. A positional relationship between each of the individual circulation channels and the nozzle satisfies a specific Expression 1. |
| US12172440B2 |
Liquid jetting structure, liquid jetting head, and liquid jetting device
Provided are a liquid jetting structure and its applications. The liquid jetting structure includes: a nozzle substrate on which a nozzle for jetting a liquid is formed; and a flow passage substrate on which a liquid flow passage communicating with the nozzle is formed, in which a first layer, a second layer, and a liquid-repellent layer are provided in this order on a jetting surface of the nozzle substrate, the first layer and the second layer are provided in this order on an inner wall of the liquid flow passage, the first layer is a layer containing at least one selected from the group consisting of tantalum oxide, zirconium oxide, titanium oxide, and hafnium oxide, and the second layer is a layer containing at least one selected from the group consisting of SiO2, SiC, SiN, SiCN, and SiON. |
| US12172438B2 |
Method for aligning a plurality of nozzle tips
The present disclosure relates to a method for aligning a plurality of nozzle tips, the method comprising: a first nozzle aligning step of setting a reference position of a first nozzle tip for discharging ink within a working area through an image of a first camera observing the working area above a substrate and a second camera observing the working area in an inclined direction; a second nozzle aligning step of setting a reference position of a second nozzle tip for discharging ink within the working area through the image of the first camera and the second camera; a step of detecting a position of a substrate based on the image of the second camera; and a printing preparation step of positioning the first nozzle tip and the second nozzle tip to a printing position on the substrate. |
| US12172436B2 |
Liquid discharge apparatus, head drive control method, and head drive control device
A liquid discharge apparatus includes a liquid discharger and circuitry. The liquid discharger includes a nozzle to discharge liquid. The circuitry is configured to generate and output a common drive waveform including a plurality of drive pulses for discharging the liquid; select one or more of the plurality of drive pulses from the common drive waveform and apply the one or more of the plurality of drive pulses to a pressure generating element of the liquid discharger; and adjust, with different adjustment values, application waveform shapes of at least two of the plurality of drive pulses applied to the pressure generating element. |
| US12172431B2 |
Storage holders including item retainers for positioning in different positions along a vertical direction for holding and storing different sized items, gauges for measuring an amount of an item remaining, and related methods
Storage holders including item retainers for positioning in different positions a vertical direction for holding and storing different sized items, gauges for measuring an amount of an item remaining, and related methods are disclosed. According to an aspect, a storage holder includes a base member and a vertical member supported by the base member and that defines multiple apertures. The apertures are spaced apart in a vertical direction. The storage holder includes item retainers that are each configured to hold an upper portion of an item. Each item retainer can fit within an aperture of the vertical member and to hold onto the vertical member. While fitted in a respective aperture, each item retainer is moveable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the retainer holds the upper portion in a stored position. A media gauge can be used to determine how much of an item is left. |
| US12172427B2 |
Printing apparatus
A printing apparatus, including a discharging head for discharging ultraviolet-curable ink droplets, an energizer to supply energy to the ink droplets, a carriage with the discharging head and the energizer mounted thereon movable in a main scanning direction, and a controller, is provided. The controller forms a dots-linked portion having a plurality of the ink droplets landed on the printable medium being linked with one another and cured in a shape elongated in the main scanning direction. The controller forms both a dividing dot and a divided-dots linking portion or the divided-dots linking portion alone. The dividing dot is formed of a single one of the ink droplets cured independently at a position to one of adjoin and overlap the dots-linked portion in the main scanning direction. The divided-dots linking portion has a plurality of the ink droplets being linked and cured in a shape elongated in a sub-scanning direction. |
| US12172424B2 |
Multilayer structure for diffusion of volatile substances
A multilayer structure (1) for volatile substances diffusers includes a semi-permeable layer (2) that can be in contact with the volatile substances and a barrier layer (3) to prevent the diffusion of the volatile substances before removal of the barrier layer from the multilayer structure. The multilayer structure also comprises a tear layer (4) placed between the barrier layer (3) and the semi-permeable layer (2), which permits the separation of the barrier layer (3) from the semi-permeable layer (2) when the barrier layer (3) is removed from the multilayer structure (1). The tear layer provides a suitable interface strength between the barrier layer and the semi-permeable layer and allows for the secure and easy removal of the barrier layer from the semi-permeable layer. |
| US12172422B2 |
Process for producing a molded thermoset composite part from unsaturated resin prepreg scrap
A process for preparing a composite part, the process comprising: recovering unsaturated resin prepreg scrap; combining the recovered unsaturated resin prepreg scrap with a second resinous thermosetting component; and co-molding the prepreg scrap and resinous thermosetting component together under a pressure of 25 to 4000 psi and at a temperature of 100-400° F. |
| US12172420B2 |
Lamination device
A lamination device that laminates a plurality of types of workpieces includes supply mechanisms that supply the workpiece to each of supply positions, a movement mechanism including a stator of a linear motor having a predetermined traveling track and a mover of a linear motor that is movable between a plurality of the supply positions along a traveling track, and a controller that controls at least the mover. The mover includes a holding unit that holds the workpiece supplied to the supply positions, and a lamination stage for lamination the workpiece. The controller corrects a relative position of the workpiece with respect to the lamination stage and controls the mover to laminate the workpiece whose relative position is corrected on the lamination stage while the holding unit holds the workpiece supplied to the supply positions and moves to and stops at a next one of the supply positions. |
| US12172419B2 |
Method for cosmetically altering a fiberglass piece
A method of cosmetically altering a fiberglass piece comprising having a graphical element disposed on a layer of textile fabric. An outer layer of a curable gel-coat is applied to a mold for the cosmetically altered fiberglass piece. At least one intermediate layer of textile is then applied over the outer layer, the textile comprising a graphical element disposed adjacent to the outer layer. An inner layer is then applied to the intermediate layer, the inner layer providing structural support to the fiberglass piece. A bonding agent is then applied to wet out the outer layer, the intermediate layer, and the inner layer, thereby resulting in an assembly of a wet out three-layer combination, the curing of which results in the cosmetically altered fiberglass piece. |
| US12172415B2 |
Sandwich panels and methods of manufacturing sandwich panels
Sandwich panels (10) comprise a first microtruss panel (12), a second microtruss panel (18), and a damping film (26). The first microtruss panel (12) comprises a first outer skin (14) and a first microtruss structure (16) integral with the first outer skin (14). The second microtruss panel (18) comprises a second outer skin (20) and a second microtruss structure (22) integral with the second outer skin (20). The damping film (26) is positioned between and engaged with the first microtruss panel (12) and the second microtruss panel (18) opposite the first outer skin (14) and the second outer skin (20). |
| US12172408B2 |
Metal clad laminate and production method thereof
Provided are a metal clad laminate and a method for producing the same. The metal clad laminate at least includes a thermoplastic liquid crystal polymer film and a metal sheet bonded to each other, wherein the thermoplastic liquid crystal polymer film has a surface with a glossiness (20°) of 55 or higher in accordance with JIS Z 8741 on the opposite side of the bonding surface to the metal sheet. The method for producing a metal clad laminate at least includes: providing a thermoplastic liquid crystal polymer film 2 and a metal sheet 6; and introducing the thermoplastic liquid crystal polymer film 2 and the metal sheet 6 between a pair of heating rolls so as to laminate them. |
| US12172406B2 |
Device for manufacturing double walled paper cups
A device for manufacturing a double-walled paper cup by combining an inner cup and an outer cup using hot-melt comprising: an outer cup forming part which includes: a turret provided with outer cup mandrels; and an enclosing means forming an outer cup; an outer cup transporting part which includes: a rotational transporting means which has circular slits; an outer cup inserting means which inserts the outer cup into the circular slit; a shaft that moves up and down; a first pusher that firmly restrains the outer cup into the circular slit; and a second pusher for separating the outer cup from the circular slit; and an outer cup combining part which includes: a rotating table provided with rotatable inner cup mandrels; a rotating pocket which rotates the inner cup mandrel; and a first hot-melt spraying nozzle that applies the hot-melt to an outer surface of the inner cup. |
| US12172404B2 |
Process for forming a container
A process for forming a container from a blank, the process comprising the steps of: thermally inducing one or more fold lines on at least one surface of a container blank fabricated from a thermal insulation sheet material, wherein the blank comprises: a first panel portion; a second panel portion located adjacent the first panel portion and sharing a first common edge therewith; and a third panel portion located adjacent the second panel portion and sharing a second common edge therewith, the second common edge being substantially parallel to the first common edge, wherein the first panel portion and the third panel portion are each associated with a pair of flap members adapted for folding movement relative to the respective first and third panel portions such that, when assembled, each of the flap members overlies an edge of the second panel portion substantially perpendicular to the first common edge and the second common edge, folding the first panel portion of the container blank along a first fold line, wherein when folded, the first panel portion is substantially perpendicular to the second panel portion of the container blank; folding the third panel portion of the container blank along a second fold line, wherein when folded, the third panel portion is substantially perpendicular to the second panel portion and substantially parallel to the first panel portion; sealing a portion of each of the pair of flap members of the first panel portion to a portion of each of the pair of flap members of the third panel portion to form a side seam joint; and sealing a portion of the first panel portion adjacent the side seam joint and a portion of the third panel portion adjacent the side seam joint to an edge of the second panel portion to form a bottom seam joint. |
| US12172402B2 |
Assembly of a pellet press and a pellet breaking device mounted on the pellet press
An assembly of a pellet press and a pellet breaking device mounted on the pellet press, the pellet press being equipped with a cylindrical outer wall that is provided with a series of radial through holes with a predefined hole-diameter for radially and outwardly pressing the pellets from within the press towards and away from an outer circumferential contour of the pellet press, the breaking device shaped as a spiral encircling the pellet press at a predefined distance from the outer circumferential contour of the pellet press, the spiral spans at least a part of the outer circumferential contour of the pellet press along an area that is provided with said through holes, and the predefined distance between the spiral and the outer circumferential contour of the pellet press amounts to at least twice the pre-defined hole-diameter of the through holes. |
| US12172401B2 |
Tablet press machine
A rotary tablet press machine has a compression turret rotating about a rotation axis and including a die table with dies, lower and upper punches associated in pairs with respective dies, a dosing station for filling dosing cavities formed by the dies closed at the bottom by the lower punches with a product, and a cam device for moving the lower punches inside the respective dies and obtaining settled filling depth. The cam device includes first and second filling cams provided respectively with first and second channels to guide follower ends of the lower punches along a filling path. The machine also has first and second adjustment elements respectively supporting the first and second filling cams. The machine further has a first driving device for moving with respect to compression turret and along a first direction simultaneously the first and second adjustment elements. |
| US12172400B2 |
Method for the manufacture of a plastic component, plastic component, and shoe
Described are methods for the manufacture of a plastic component, in particular a cushioning element for sports apparel, a plastic component manufactured with such a method, for example a sole or a part of a sole for a shoe, and a shoe with such a sole. According to an aspect of the invention, a method for the manufacture of a plastic component, in particular a cushioning element for sports apparel, is provided which includes loading a mold with a first material which includes particles of an expanded material, and, during loading the mold, pre-heating the particles by supplying energy, wherein the energy is supplied in the form of at least one electromagnetic field. |
| US12172385B2 |
Attaching an object to a substrate
A method of attaching an object to a substrate with a fastener, and an associated fastener. The object is tensible and has an engagement portion. The fastener has a protrusion, which includes thermoplastic material in a solid state. The method includes applying a mechanical pressing force and a mechanical excitation capable to cause a movement of the fastener in a distal direction so that the protrusion penetrates into the substrate and liquefies the thermoplastic material until a flow portion of the thermoplastic material is flowable and penetrates into structures of the substrate. The engagement portion is moved in the distal direction by the movement of the fastener, wherein the movement of the engagement portion in the distal direction causes a tensioning force in the object, and wherein the fastener has a protruding portion extending at least partly into the substrate after the thermoplastic material resolidifies. |
| US12172382B2 |
Methods for producing three-dimensional objects
A method of forming a three-dimensional object is described. The method may use a polymerizable liquid, or resin, useful for the production by additive manufacturing of a three-dimensional object, comprising a mixture of (i) a light polymerizable liquid first component, and (ii) a second solidifiable component that is different from said first component. |
| US12172381B1 |
Methods for designing gradient minimal surface structures based on surface density distributions
Disclosed is a method for designing a gradient minimal surface structure based on a surface density distribution. The method comprises initializing pending parameters of a two-dimensional surface equation and a minimal surface equation in a system; generating a plurality of pending parameter sets based on initial values and preset ranges of the pending parameters of the two-dimensional surface equation and the minimal surface equation using a CSPRNG; establishing a plurality sets of two-dimensional surface equations and a plurality sets of minimal surface equations; establishing a plurality of gradient structure equations; generating a plurality of three-dimensional models of minimal surface structures; making a plurality of gradient structure specimens by an additive manufacturing technique; obtaining a plurality sets of structure stress-strain curves and force-displacement curves by performing a test; calculating a platform stress and an energy absorption of the plurality of gradient structure specimens; and determining target structure types to realize an optimized design of the gradient minimal surface structure based on the surface density. The mechanical response stability and the energy absorption performance of the minimal surface structures can be improved. |
| US12172379B2 |
Cleaning system for additive manufacturing
A cleaning system for an additively manufactured component includes a tank storing a cleaning fluid. A fluid circuit is operably coupled with the tank. A pump is coupled with the fluid circuit. A manifold is configured to receive fluid from the fluid circuit through the pump. At least one of a coupler defined by the manifold or a hose is coupled with the manifold. The at least one of the coupler defined by the manifold or the hose is further configured to couple with said additively manufactured component. |
| US12172378B1 |
Method and system of controlling cell functions on 3D printed and 3D manufactured materials modified with lipases
Implantable devices having rougher surfaces and more surface area can be made of polymers such as PEEK or PAEK using a 3D printing process. The 3D implantable devices can be soaked in a lipase solution to etch the surface which can alter the surface energy, surface roughness, and atomic composition. After the lipase solution soaking, the 3D printed implantable devices can be removed from the solution and thoroughly rinsed with a cleaning fluid such as an acetone solution. The outer surfaces of the lipase treated 3D printed implantable device can also be surface activated by UV light or other photocatalytic activity to decrease bacteria attachment and growth. The surface energy of the resulting 3D printed implantable devices enhances patient ingrowth resulting in a faster recovery. |
| US12172369B2 |
Method of producing patterns, molds, and related products
An additive manufacturing method includes removing material from a sheet to create a plurality of individual layer segments formed, placing at least two first layer segments adjacent to each other at the same height to form a first layer having a hollow interior, the at least two first layer segments defining a first portion of an exterior of a part, and placing at least one second layer segment above the at least two first layer segments to form a second layer having a hollow interior, the at least one second layer segment defining a second portion of the exterior of the part. The method includes attaching the first layer to the second layer and removing material from the first layer and from the second layer to form the part having a continuous surface that extends along the first layer and the second layer. |
| US12172368B2 |
Structural tube element fabricator
A machine for manufacturing tube elements comprised of tape strips. The machine includes a shaft, a disk mounted to one end of the shaft, a motor coupled to an opposite end of the shaft, and a plate mounted to the shaft. The plate includes a plurality of spools mounted to the plate, where a separate one of the strips is wound on each spool. In one embodiment, the machine further includes a rail positioned adjacent to the disk, a slide slidably secured to the rail and including an end support configured to hold ends of the tape strips, and an indexer configured to pull the slide on the rail away from the disk. The tape strips are unwound from the spools when the indexer pulls the slide in a manner so that the tape strips ride in a spaced apart manner around the disk to form the tube element. |
| US12172367B2 |
Beam bending snout for mobile electron accelerators
A method and system for in situ cross-linking of polymers, Bitumen, and other materials to produce arbitrary functional or ornamental three-dimensional features using electron beams provided by mobile accelerators comprises defining a desired pattern for imparting on a target area, mapping the target area, defining at least one discrete voxel in the target area according to the desired pattern to be imparted on the target area, assigning an irradiation value to each of the at least one discrete voxels, and delivering a dose of irradiation to each of the at least one discrete voxels according to the assigned irradiation value. |
| US12172366B1 |
Systems, methods, and devices for volumetric printing of solid state polymer resin
The disclosure provides systems for 3D printing. A 3D printer system includes one or more sources of actinic radiation characterized at least by a powered state and an unpowered state. A resin enclosure is transmissive to the actinic radiation. A temperature control system thermally communicates with the resin enclosure and maintains the resin enclosure at a predetermined sub-ambient chilled state. A control circuit is in electrical communication with the sources of actinic radiation and the temperature control system. The control circuit includes first non-transitory logic to switch the sources of actinic radiation to the powered state when one or more threshold criteria is satisfied including a requirement the temperature control system is in a predetermined state causing the resin enclosure to be below a temperature. A second non-transitory logic switches the sources of actinic radiation to the unpowered state when one or more threshold criteria is not satisfied. |
| US12172362B2 |
Thermoforming of PLA-based articles
A method for producing a polylactic acid (PLA) shaped article by thermoforming and thermoformed PLA articles. The method for producing a shaped article includes: heating a sheet of crystallizable polylactic acid (PLA)-based resin having a ratio of cold crystallization over total melting enthalpy (ΔHcc/ΔHm) greater than 0.70 as determined by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), wherein heating includes a heating step the sheet is heated from a surface temperature of at most 80° C. to a surface temperature of at least 90° C. to at most 150° C. at heating rate of 5° C. to 25° C. per second, to provide heated sheet having a ratio of cold crystallization over total melting enthalpy (ΔHcc/ΔHm) greater than 0.5 as determined by DSC; and immediately after heating, forming heated sheet to provide a shaped article by means of a mold having a temperature of at least 70° C. and at most 120° C. |
| US12172360B2 |
Nozzle for reduced outward force on preform finish
A nozzle for forming a container preform into a plastic container includes a nozzle body and a sealing portion proximate an end of the nozzle body. The sealing portion is configured to engage with a stepped interior of a finish portion of a preform having a longitudinal axis to seal without the use of an O-ring and to preclude any portion of the nozzle body from contacting the sealing surface. |
| US12172357B2 |
Method for producing curable silicone sheet having hot melt properties
Provided herein is: a method of efficiently manufacturing a curable silicone sheet with excellent flatness and uniformity, containing a curable particulate silicone composition with excellent handling/workability and curing properties; and a method of manufacturing a laminate body containing the curable silicone sheet. A method of manufacturing a curable silicone sheet having hot melt properties, comprises the following steps: 1) a step of mixing organopolysiloxane resin fine particles, a curing agent, and a functional filler; 2) a step of kneading while heating and melting the mixture obtained in step 1); 3) a step of laminating the heated and melted mixture obtained in step 2) between films provided with at least one release surface; and 4) a step of stretching the laminate body obtained in step 3) between rollers to mold a curable silicone sheet having a specific film thickness. |
| US12172354B2 |
Electric actuator drive for injection molding flow control
Injection molding apparatus (1) comprising: an actuator (14, 940, 941, 942) comprising a rotor (940r, 941r, 942r) controllably rotatable by electric power, the actuator (14, 940, 941, 942) being interconnected to a controller (16) that generates drive signals (DC), an electrical drive device (940d, 941d, 942d) comprising an interface that receives the drive signals (DC) and controllably distributes electrical energy or power in controllably varied amounts according to the drive signals (DC) to a driver (940dr, 941dr, 942dr) that drives the rotor (940r, 941r, 942r), a valve pin (1040, 1041, 1042) having an axis (X) and a control surface (43, 45, 102m) adapted to interface with a complementary surface (47, 103s) in a downstream feed channel to vary rate of injection fluid flow to a cavity of a mold, and, a sensor adapted to sense a property of the injection fluid upstream and away from a gate, the sensed property being used in a program to controllably position the control surface relative to the complementary surface. |
| US12172353B2 |
Plasticizing device, injection molding device, and three-dimensional shaping device
To provide a plasticizing device capable of easily executing maintenance of a barrel. A plasticizing device includes: a drive motor; a flat screw having a groove forming surface in which a groove is formed, and rotating around a rotation axis of the drive motor; a barrel having a facing surface facing the groove forming surface and having a communication hole formed therein; and a heating unit configured to heat a material supplied between the flat screw and the barrel. The barrel has a separate structure including, when viewed from a direction orthogonal to the rotation axis, a first barrel having the facing surface, and a second barrel separated from the facing surface. |
| US12172352B2 |
Screw for injection molding machine, injection device, and injection molding machine
A stepped flight is formed on a screw of an injection molding machine. The stepped flight is a flight in which a step-shaped step portion is formed on a top portion thereof. The top portion of the flight includes a large diameter portion on an upstream side and a land portion on a downstream side. When a gap ratio m of a gap H1 between the land portion and a bore of the heating cylinder to a gap H2 between the large diameter portion and the bore is defined as H1/H2, the gap ratio m is selected to be 2.3≤m≤6.4. |
| US12172350B2 |
Structural component having a plurality of organic sheet pieces, and method for the production thereof
A structural component, comprising at least two organo-sheet pieces which at least sectionally lie one on top of the other and which each include a fiber layer, wherein at least in the fiber layers of the organo-sheet pieces at least one pair of mutually aligned holes is formed, at which the organo-sheet pieces are positively connected to each other. There is furthermore proposed a method for manufacturing a structural component. |
| US12172348B2 |
Compression molding die for I-shaped part
Provided is a compression molding die. The die can be used for compression molding an I-shaped part without the need for machining. The molding die comprises: an outer mold with an inner diameter of d; an upper pressing disc, a lower pressing disc and a huff mold with the same outer diameter of d and the same inner diameter of f; an upper mold; a lower mold; and a core mold with a diameter of h. The upper pressing disc, the huff mold and the lower pressing disc, which are movable vertically, are arranged in the outer mold in a vertically spaced manner; the vertically movable upper mold extends into the upper pressing disc, and the vertically movable lower mold extends into the lower pressing disc; the outer mold, the upper mold, the upper pressing disc, the huff mold, the lower pressing disc and the lower mold define a cavity. |
| US12172340B2 |
Multi-layer roller stabilizing structure of stone cutting machine
A multi-layer roller stabilizing structure of a stone cutting machine, comprising: a base, a water storage basin, a slider assembly, a workbench and a bench rack. The water storage basin is disposed on the base. The slider assembly includes a roller rack and plural upper sliders and lower sliders. Two sides of the roller rack are provided with an upper roller, a middle and a lower rollers respectively. The upper and the lower sliders are respectively disposed between the upper, the middle and the lower rollers. The bench rack is disposed on the upper sliders, the lower sliders are disposed on the base. The workbench and the bench rack are linked to move with the upper sliders. The upper and the lower sliders thereby enabling offseting from top-to-bottom. The roller rack is displaced by linkage, and continuously stabilizes the workbench and extends a distance of displacement for the workbench. |
| US12172338B2 |
Lumber assembly and finishing system
A lumber assembly and finishing system for use in assembling constructs includes a lumber table configured to support arranged pieces of lumber. A press station presses nailing plates into the pieces of lumber to join the pieces of lumber together to form the lumber construct. A lumber construct transporter moves the arranged pieces of lumber from the lumber table to the press station while keeping the pieces of lumber in their arranged configuration. |
| US12172336B2 |
Transport system
In a transport system, a gripper includes long-side grippers aligned in a long-side direction of a workpiece which is cut, by machining/cutting, into a product and a skeleton including an outer frame with an overall rectangular shape and a crossbar inside the outer frame, so that both ends thereof are connected to two shorter sides facing each other, and extending in the long-side direction, the long-side grippers gripping longer sides of the outer frame of the skeleton, and short-side grippers aligned in a short-side direction with respect to the workpiece and that grip shorter sides of the outer frame. At least one of the short-side grippers moves in the short-side direction and grips the shorter sides of the outer frame. A lifter lifts or lowers the gripper gripping the outer frame and the product to separate the outer frame and the crossbar from the product. |
| US12172335B2 |
Systems and methods for high throughput cutting of sealing elements on packages
Systems and methods described herein are optimized for cutting sealing elements on packages using optical radiation. Packages can pass through a cutting device that applies the optical radiation to damage, vaporize, or cut the sealing element (e.g., tape) on the package. The systems and methods control several aspects of the cutting process to adjust throughput, improve efficiency, and reduce line stoppages. Systems can include an in-feed conveyor that orients packages and rejects packages that are out of specification, which can lead to issues such as jamming or damage to the equipment. Systems can include a variable-speed cut conveyor controlled by a computing system to dynamically adjust the speed of packages based upon historical cut quality, environmental measurement data, and height data related to a vertical dimension of the package. |
| US12172331B2 |
Razor cartridge
A razor cartridge comprising a housing extending longitudinally along a longitudinal axis, wherein the housing comprises a leading longitudinal side, a trailing longitudinal side, and a cutting member mounting portion in-between the leading and trailing longitudinal sides for accommodating a plurality of cutting members; and a plurality of cutting members disposed at least partially in the cutting member mounting portion, wherein each cutting member is arranged between a leading longitudinal side and a trailing longitudinal side of the razor cartridge in a shaving direction of the razor cartridge, wherein one or more of the cutting members comprises a blade support having a blade mounting portion, and a blade attached to the blade mounting portion. |
| US12172328B1 |
Displaying operating environment of robot by object detection
A method for displaying an operating environment of a robot. The method includes determining an object type of each of one or more objects in the operating environment of the robot based on sensory information acquired by the robot; constructing a three-dimensional (3D) virtual environment of the operating environment based at least in part on the object type of each of the one or more objects; and displaying the 3D virtual environment of the operating environment via a display interface. |
| US12172324B2 |
Method for determining safety-limit zone, and device, reset method and medical robot using the same
A method for determining a safety-limit zone, including: obtaining a first image from a limb taken from a first direction, wherein the first image includes a first effective area and a second effective area, and the first effective area is capable of matching with the second effective area; obtaining a second image from the limb taken from a second direction, wherein the second image includes a third effective area corresponding to the first effective area, and a fourth effective area corresponding to the second effective area, the third effective area is capable of matching with the fourth effective area, and the second direction and the first direction are perpendicular to each other; and obtaining a safety-limit zone and safety-rotation angles according to the first effective area, the second effective area, the third effective area and the fourth effective area. |
| US12172323B2 |
Method and system for detecting anomalies in a robotic system
The present invention relates to a method and a system for detecting anomalies in a robotic system in an industrial plant. The robotic system is associated with a computing system configured to detect an anomaly in the robotic system. The computer system monitors configuration parameters of the robotic system and process parameters associated with the robotic system. Further, the computing system detects an association between at least one configuration parameter and at least one process parameter for obtaining optimal configuration parameters and optimal process parameters. The optimal configuration parameters and optimal process parameters are analyzed for detecting an anomaly. At least one parameter among the configuration parameters and the process parameters is identified causing the anomaly. Thereafter, the detected anomaly is validated, valid setpoint is estimated and the estimated valid setpoint is updated in the analytics model. The updated analytics model is subsequently used to detect anomaly accurately. |
| US12172319B2 |
Systems and methods for process tending with a robot arm
Systems and methods for process tending with a robot arm are presented. The system comprises a robot arm and robot arm control system mounted on a self-driving vehicle, and a server in communication with the vehicle and/or robot arm control system. The vehicle has a vehicle control system for storing a map and receiving a waypoint based on a process location provided by the server. The robot arm control system stores at programs that is executable by the robot arm. The vehicle control system autonomously navigates the vehicle to the waypoint based on the map, and the robot arm control system selects a target program from the stored programs based on the process location and/or a process identifier. |
| US12172310B2 |
Systems and methods for picking objects using 3-D geometry and segmentation
A method for controlling a robotic system includes: capturing, by an imaging system, one or more images of a scene; computing, by a processing circuit including a processor and memory, one or more instance segmentation masks based on the one or more images, the one or more instance segmentation masks detecting one or more objects in the scene; computing, by the processing circuit, one or more pickability scores for the one or more objects; selecting, by the processing circuit, an object among the one or more objects based on the one or more pickability scores; computing, by the processing circuit, an object picking plan for the selected object; and outputting, by the processing circuit, the object picking plan to a controller configured to control an end effector of a robotic arm to pick the selected object. |
| US12172309B2 |
Systems and methods for learning agile locomotion for multiped robots
Training and/or using a machine learning model for locomotion control of a robot, where the model is decoupled. In many implementations, the model is decoupled into an open loop component and a feedback component, where a user can provide a desired reference trajectory (e.g., a symmetric sine curve) as input for the open loop component. In additional and/or alternative implementations, the model is decoupled into a pattern generator component and a feedback component, where a user can provide controlled parameter(s) as input for the pattern generator component to generate pattern generator phase data (e.g., an asymmetric sine curve). The neural network model can be used to generate robot control parameters. |
| US12172307B2 |
Low-power hydraulic valve, and applications thereof in robot systems
A hydraulic valve includes two ports, a chamber within the valve housing which, in operation, is at least partially filled with a hydraulic fluid, and a fluid switch within the chamber. The fluid switch is movable between at least a first position and a second position. In the first position, the ports are fluidly coupled to each other. In the second position, the ports are fluidly isolated from each other. An external surface of the fluid switch is separated from an internal surface of the chamber by a first micro-gap. Another external surface of the fluid switch is separated from another internal surface of the chamber by a second micro-gap. The first micro-gap and the second micro-gap are fluidly coupled to the chamber, and each have a respective size of less than about five micrometers. |
| US12172306B2 |
Eccentric oscillation gear device, robot, industrial machine and method of assembling eccentric oscillation gear device
An eccentric oscillation gear device includes a casing, a first member supported by the casing via a first bearing, a second member supported by the casing via a second bearing, and a fastening portion fastening the first and second members in an axial direction of the casing. The fastening portion includes an internally threaded portion formed in the first member, and a fastener having an externally threaded portion. The fastener has a Rockwell hardness (HRC) of 44 or higher, and the internally threaded portion has a lower hardness than the fastener. |
| US12172296B2 |
Holding device and robot provided with same
A holding device capable of reliably holding a workpiece with a simple operation. The holding device is for holding a workpiece and includes a base part; a guide member mounted on the base part and extending in a first direction; and a first holding mechanism movable in the first direction by an external force being applied thereto, the first holding mechanism being capable of holding the workpiece. Further, there is a second holding mechanism including a first member and a second member which face each other across the first holding mechanism in the first direction and each of which is movable relative to the base part by being driven by an actuator. The second holding mechanism is capable of sandwiching and holding the workpiece between the first member and the second member by changing a distance between the first member and the second member in the first direction. |
| US12172295B2 |
Tactile sensor capable of accurately detecting contact points of an object and a manipulator
A tactile sensor, including: a contact part (1), configured to receive pressure transmitted when a manipulator grabs a target object, and transmit the pressure to a sensing part (2); the sensing part (2), located on one side of the contact part, the sensing part (2) moving in a direction away from the contact part (1) under an action of the pressure; and a detection part (4), located on a side of the sensing part (2) away from the contact part (1), the detection part (4) sensing a position change of the sensing part (2) to generate a sensing signal, wherein the sensing signal is configured to determine a contact parameter between the manipulator and the target object. |
| US12172293B2 |
Pliers storage rack
A storage rack for storing tools, such as pliers with open-biased handles, is provided. The pliers storage rack includes a support base and a plurality of pliers support structures coupled to the support base. Each of the plurality of pliers support structures define an open support region. A pair of pliers is supported by each of the plurality of pliers support structures. Each pair of pliers includes a pair of handles that are biased toward an open position and a pair of jaws opposite the pair of handles. The pair of handles engaged within the open support region in a position in which the pair of jaws of the pair of pliers extend out of a first end of the open support region and the pair of handles of the pair of pliers extend out of a second end of the open support region. |
| US12172291B2 |
Mobile power tool having an aqueous lubricant, and use of the mobile power tool
A mobile power tool having a drive unit that has an aqueous lubricant and/or the drive unit is designed for operation with the aqueous lubricant, wherein the aqueous lubricant comprises at least 5 percent water. |
| US12172285B2 |
Method for the open-loop and closed-loop control of a power tool
Handle apparatus on a power tool, in particular a chipping hammer, having a drive, a control device, a transmission device, wherein the handle apparatus contains a lever element that is pivotable relative to a housing of the power tool. The lever element is movable reversibly relative to the housing of the power tool by exertion of a force in one direction, and a sensor device is contained for sensing at least one first or second position of the lever element relative to the housing of the power tool, wherein a first rotational speed value for the drive is settable depending on the first sensed position of the lever element relative to the housing of the power tool or at least one second rotational speed value for the drive is settable depending on the second sensed position of the lever element relative to the housing of the power tool. |
| US12172275B2 |
Fastener driving tool
Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a combustion powered fastener driving tool including a fuel cell receiver configured to receive and engage a fuel cell metering valve of a fuel cell, the fuel cell metering valve configured to dispense a dose of fuel from the fuel cell. |
| US12172272B2 |
Power tool control system
A control system for a power tool is disclosed. The control system comprises: a sensing unit configured to sense an operating characteristic of the power tool; a first control unit configured to determine whether the operating characteristic is within a safe operational range, and to output a first control signal at least partially based on the determination; a second control unit configured to determine whether the operating characteristic is within a safe operational range independently of the first control unit, and to output a second control signal at least partially based on the determination; and an output unit configured to receive the first and second control signals and to activate the power tool when the first and second control signals are received. |
| US12172271B2 |
Portable crimping device for joining foundation components
A portable crimping device and method of making such a crimping device is disclosed. A portable crimper transfers hydraulic forces back into the hydraulic cylinder and not just into a pinned or fixed connection supporting it. To withstand these forces, the cylinder is milled out of a single piece of source metal and the arm that transfers the forces is joined to the cylinder via pair of flanges extending the entire length of the cylinder to distribute them over a wider surface area. |
| US12172268B2 |
Socket assembly for engaging a nut
A socket assembly for rotating a nut, the nut having an annular body with a radially inner edge defining a torque transferring surface, the socket assembly has: an intermediate socket extending axially relative to a central axis between a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of the intermediate socket engageable by a tool for rotating the intermediate socket about the central axis; and socket segments detachably connected to the intermediate socket in a circumferential array about the central axis, a socket segment of the socket segments having a nut-engaging end projecting radially outwardly relative to the distal end of the intermediate socket and engageable with the torque transferring surface of the nut to transfer a torque from the intermediate socket to the nut via the socket segments. |
| US12172267B2 |
Detachable grinding disk for electric grinder with high adhesion efficiency
The present invention discloses a detachable grinding disk for an electric grinder with high adhesion efficiency, the detachable grinding disk comprising: a plate part made of a circular metal plate; a sanding part on which a grinding member is formed so that one side of the plate part has a grinding surface; and a fastening part provided in a form of a through hole at a position of a central axis of the plate part to be easily fastened to the electric grinder, wherein the plate part is formed to have a gradual curvature in such a way that a convex surface of the gradual curvature is formed toward the sanding part, thereby enabling the detachable grinding disk to be attached to the electric grinder closely, elastically, and preventing overturning during high-speed rotation. |
| US12172265B2 |
Mandrel assembly for use with a rotary tool
A mandrel assembly may be used with a rotary power tool to provide a reliable and stable connection between the rotary tool and a tool accessory. The mandrel assembly provides a quick-connect/quick-release connection between the tool output shaft and the accessory via a clamping action. In particular, the mandrel assembly is movable between a first configuration in which the accessory may clamped tween a clamping element formed on one end of the mandrel and a collar which surrounds the mandrel and a second configuration in which the accessory may be loaded onto or detached from the mandrel assembly. Movement from the first configuration to the second configuration, and from the second configuration to the first configuration each include axial motion in combination with a rotation of the mandrel in the same direction relative to the collar. |
| US12172263B2 |
Chemical mechanical planarization tool
A chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) tool includes a platen and a polishing pad attached to the platen, where a first surface of the polishing pad facing away from the platen includes a first polishing zone and a second polishing zone, where the first polishing zone is a circular region at a center of the first surface of the polishing pad, and the second polishing zone is an annular region around the first polishing zone, where the first polishing zone and the second polishing zone have different surface properties. |
| US12172260B2 |
Method for partially grinding a surface and grinding device for carrying out the method
A method for removing a flaw on a treated, finally painted surface by grinding involves, after the flaw has been detected, moving a flexible abrasive sheet to the surface and pressing it against the flaw to be machined in such a way that the flaw is detected by a sensor system, which is operatively connected to a robotic arm carrying the grinding plate. The abrasive sheet, which is designed as an abrasive belt, is fed to the grinding plate and the abrasive sheet being pressed against the flaw. |
| US12172256B2 |
Apparatus and method for detecting failure in holding tool of machine tool
Provided is an apparatus for detecting a failure in holding a tool of a machine tool that includes, in each of a plurality of tool holding mechanisms in a tool magazine, a locking member provided to have different self-displacement positions for a case where a tool is held at a proper held position between tool gripping portions of a pair of holding arms and a case where the tool is held with deviation from the proper held position, and that detects a holding failure state of the tool in the tool holding mechanism by detecting the position of a detection target portion that moves integrally with the locking member with a predetermined detector provided in the machine tool. The apparatus makes it possible to effectively prevent a risk of a breakdown of and damage to the machine tool. |
| US12172254B2 |
Power tool operator protection system and method
A power tool operator protection system comprises a plurality of wearable position sensors configured to be worn by an operator of a handheld power tool; a power tool position sensor configured to detect the position of a handheld power tool; and processing equipment configured to generate a model of the operator based on the mutual positions of the respective wearable sensors relative to each other, the mutual positions defining the operator's posture; associate each of a plurality of limbs (32a-g) of the operator with a respective protection volume (30a-g); and based on the position and/or motion of the power tool in relation to the protection volume (30a-g) indicating an imminent danger that the working implement enters a protection volume (30a-g), generate a protection signal. |
| US12172249B2 |
Carbide blade cutter head filling device and method
The present disclosure provides a carbide blade cutter head filling device and method, and relates to the field of alloy blade processing. The carbide blade cutter head filling device includes a feeding unit, a storage unit, a loading unit and a discharging unit which are arranged successively. The output end of the feeding unit is matched with the input end of the storage unit through the guide mechanism. The output end of the storage unit faces a conveying tray of the loading unit. The conveying tray is provided with a plurality of group of transition holes for accommodating blades. A receiving mechanism for accommodating a cutter head is arranged below the falling pull plate of the discharging unit. The falling pull plate adjusts the communication and isolation between the transition hole and the cutter head in the receiving mechanism by changing the relative position of the falling pull plate and the transition hole. A function of automatically feeding and loading the cutter head is fulfilled, the scattered blades are loaded into the cutter heads in batches instead of manually completing repeated work in a process of loading the blade into the cutter head. Therefore, the labor intensity of workers is reduced, the production efficiency is improved, and the blade production cost is reduced. |
| US12172246B2 |
Sensor protecting case, imaging device, welding system, cooling method for sensor, and cooling control method for sensor
A sensor protecting case is provided with a case main body for housing a sensor main body and a sensor input portion, and a centralized cooling portion that is partitioned off by a partition so as to include at least part of the sensor input portion, and constitutes an independent space within the case main body. The case main body has a first gas inflow port for causing gas to flow into the case main body, and a first gas outflow port for causing the gas to flow out of the case main body. The partition has a second gas inflow port that is connected to the first gas inflow port to cause the gas to flow into the centralized cooling portion, and a second gas outflow port for causing the gas to flow out of the centralized cooling part into the case main body. |
| US12172238B2 |
Soldering tip assembly for an electric soldering device, in particular a soldering iron, soldering device, and soldering system
The invention relates to a soldering tip assembly for an electric soldering device, in particular a soldering iron. The soldering tip assembly is designed to be releasably arranged on a soldering device handle which has a heating element, and the soldering tip assembly has a sleeve with a soldering tip provided on the distal end of the sleeve. The sleeve has an opening at the proximal end for introducing the heating element, wherein a holding element which at least partially surrounds the sleeve in an annular manner and a spring element which is provided between the holding element and the sleeve are provided, the spring element pushing the holding element in the distal direction. The sleeve has at least one stop arranged distally from the spring element. The stop secures the holding element against the soldering tip assembly in the distal direction. |
| US12172237B2 |
Work table for laser processing and method of operating the same
A work table for laser processing includes an upper plate including a plurality of cell regions and at least one groove region that divides the plurality of cell regions. The upper plate includes a plurality of absorption holes that fix a substrate in the plurality of cell regions. A plurality of suction holes collect particles generated during a cutting process performed on the substrate. A lower plate is disposed under the upper plate. The lower plate forms an absorption path that is coupled to the plurality of absorption holes. A suction path is coupled to the plurality of suction holes by combining the lower plate with the upper plate. |
| US12172234B2 |
Laser welding method and monitoring method for secondary battery
Embodiments relate to laser welding methods, monitoring methods, and monitoring systems for a secondary battery. A laser welding method for a secondary battery includes performing laser welding on a positive electrode base having a thin-film shape in which a plurality of positive electrode base tabs are formed at a side, a negative electrode base having a thin-film shape in which a plurality of negative electrode base tabs are formed at a side, and a thin-film multi-tab to be joined to each of the positive electrode base and the negative electrode base, a welded portion in which the multi-tab is welded with the positive electrode base and the negative electrode base being melting-joined by using a laser such that a plurality of welding spots is formed on the welded portion. |
| US12172233B2 |
Laser-beam welding method and laser-beam welding apparatus
While a laser-beam application position is moved along a locus which circularly or elliptically circles around a locus center so as to cross a weld line that is a boundary between a first metal plate and a second metal plate overlapped with each other, the locus center is moved in a direction parallel to a weld line. A moving direction of the laser-beam application position is set such that the laser beam is first applied to the first metal plate and then to the second metal plate when the laser beam passes through an unmelted zone of the first metal plate and the second metal plate. The unmelted zone is located downstream of a range through which the laser beam has already passed in the direction parallel to the weld line. |
| US12172230B2 |
Mechanical mount for stationary, actively-cooled lenses in high power laser material processing head
A high-power laser processing head has precisely centered stationary lenses. The assembly of the lenses in the head can reduce contamination. The lens is affixed (soldered) in a ring-shaped highly precise mount, which ensures a high thermal conductivity of the joining interface. The mount and lens can be cleaned as a unit and inserted in a precisely manufactured receptacle of a housing module. A seal can provide sealing between an inner surface in the receptacles and a base surfaces of the mount. The modules has a groove around the diameter of the receptacle to catch any particles generated when inserting the lens mounts into the receptacle. The assembly is clamped into place by the next housing module. The lens is directly cooled by the module's body to mitigate contamination on the lens surface. During repairs, both lens and mount can be exchanged as a unit. |
| US12172228B2 |
Friction stir welding device
A friction stir welding device includes: a probe capable of pressing a welding target part of a workpiece while rotating; a shoulder externally surrounding an outside of the probe, on a plane intersecting a rotation axis of the probe; a shoulder attachment member provided with the shoulder; and a flow path formed at a contact part between the shoulder and the shoulder attachment member and adapted to allow a cooling medium to flow therethrough. |
| US12172225B2 |
Resistance spot welding electrode and use of the electrode
A resistance spot welding electrode for forming dissimilar welded lap joints in crash-relevant structural components of the automotive industry made of high-strength materials. The resistance spot welding electrode includes a cap having, at an end portion of the electrode in contact with materials to be welded together during welding, a non-axially symmetrical contact area in order to form, between the materials being welded, a weld nugget with an essentially similar non-axially symmetrical shape. |
| US12172217B2 |
Plasma apparatus for the production of high quality spherical powders at high capacity
An apparatus and a process for the production at high capacity of high purity powders from a wire using a combination of plasma torches and induction heating are disclosed. The process has good productivity by providing a preheating system. A mechanism is included in the apparatus, which allows adjusting the position of the plasma torches and their angle of attack with respect to the wire, permitting to control the particle size distribution. |
| US12172216B2 |
Metallic powders and methods therefor
Aspects of the disclosure are directed to methods and/or apparatuses involving the formation of pore-free or nearly pore-free liquid droplets. As may be implemented in accordance with one or more embodiments, liquid droplets including metal are formed having pores within the liquid droplets. This may involve, for example, atomizing liquid metal with a gas and forming the droplets having pores. The pores are then driven out of the liquid droplets by heating the liquid droplets from a first state in which an outer surface of the droplets has a lower temperature than an inner region thereof, to a second state in which the outer surface has a higher temperature than the inner region. |
| US12172212B2 |
Binding agents for printing 3D green body objects
The present disclosure relates to a binding agent for printing a 3D green body object. The binding agent includes from about 0.3 wt % to about 3 wt % multi-functional carboxylic acid having a weight average molecular weight range from about 100 MW to about 1,000 MW, from about 2 wt % to about 20 wt % a (meth)acrylic latex binder, from about 10 wt % to about 40 wt % solvent package including from about 3 wt % to about 40 wt % of a coalescing solvent, and from about 40 wt % to about 88 wt % water. The weight percentage ranges are based on total content of the binding agent. |
| US12172203B2 |
Overlapping and progressive forming method for high-performance multi-element NiAl-based alloy tubular part
An overlapping and progressive forming method for a high-performance multi-element NiAl-based alloy tubular part, including: winding continuously flexible substrates of Ni and Al, and alloying coating continuously or selectively along a width direction or a rolling direction to obtain coated flexible substrates; winding continuously the coated flexible substrates on an outer surface of a core roller according to a sequence of Ni above and Al below to form a Ni/Al laminated structure having a plurality of layers with an outermost layer being a Ni layer, and consolidating with ultrasonic with assistance of a pulse current to combine the continuously wound flexible substrates into a laminated tube blank; and placing the laminated tube blank into a mold, applying a pulse current to both ends of the laminated tube blank for hot fluid high-pressure forming, and synthesizing in-situ to prepare the tubular part with assistance of the pulse current. |
| US12172198B2 |
Gas cluster processing device and gas cluster processing method
There is provided a gas cluster processing device for performing a predetermined process on a workpiece by irradiating the workpiece with a gas cluster, including: a processing container in which the workpiece is disposed; a gas supply part configured to supply a gas for generating the gas cluster; a flow rate controller configured to control a flow rate of the gas supplied from the gas supply part; a cluster nozzle configured to receive the gas for generating the gas cluster at a predetermined supply pressure, spray the gas into the processing container maintained in a vacuum state, and convert the gas into the gas cluster through an adiabatic expansion; and a pressure control part provided in a pipe between the flow rate controller and the cluster nozzle and including a back pressure controller configured to control a supply pressure of the gas for generating the gas cluster. |
| US12172197B2 |
Laser cavitation composite ultrasonic cleaning device and cleaning method for connecting rod
Provided are a laser cavitation composite ultrasonic cleaning device and cleaning method for a connecting rod, which belong to the technical field of bushing gap cleaning of engine connecting rods. Provided are a laser cavitation composite ultrasonic cleaning device and cleaning method for a connecting rod, the cleaning device comprises a cleaning tank, a bracket, a low-frequency ultrasonic vibrator, a first laser head, and a second laser head; the low-frequency ultrasonic vibrator is located on an outer side of a bottom portion of the cleaning tank; the first laser head is located above the bracket, and the second laser head is located at a lower portion in the cleaning tank. According to the cleaning device, laser light is combined with an ultrasonic wave, cooperated with light path assemblies, and the laser light is focused in a bolt hole and a bushing gap of the connecting rod. |
| US12172194B2 |
Substrate processing apparatus and substrate processing method
A substrate processing apparatus for cleaning and drying a substrate under processing, including supplying a cleaning liquid onto the substrate under processing to form a cleaning liquid layer, supplying a gas onto the substrate under processing to partially remove the cleaning liquid layer and thus generate a first dry region on the substrate under processing, expanding the first dry region to generate a second dry region by controlling the movement speed of the boundary between the cleaning liquid layer and the first dry region to be less than or equal to a predetermined speed, and further expanding the second dry region to generate a third dry region. |
| US12172192B2 |
Air classifier
An air classifier for classifying a mixture of fine and coarse particles by size or aerodynamic shape, wherein the air classifier generally comprises a settling box through which a laminar airflow passes that improves introduction of particles into the airflow and thus improves separation and grading of particles by the air classifier. |
| US12172180B2 |
Fluid sprayer
A fluid sprayer includes a spray gun that is configured to output a spray of fluid for application on a substrate. A trigger of the spray gun is operatively connected to a controller to control actuation of a pump that drives the spray fluid to the spray gun. A solenoid is connected to a spray valve of the spray gun to actuate the spray valve open to cause spraying by the fluid sprayer. |
| US12172178B2 |
Telescopic fountain nozzle with discrete extension and water activation
A fountain system is provided. The fountain system includes a fountain nozzle that includes a body configured to telescope during extension and retraction and a nozzle outlet coupled to an end of the body. The fountain system also includes an extension system configured to actuate the extension and retraction of the body. The fountain system also includes an actuation system configured to activate discharge of a liquid, such as water, from the nozzle outlet. The extension system and the actuation system are discrete systems. |
| US12172171B2 |
Quick change cassette shredder
A shredding module of a shredding apparatus is disclosed. The shredding module includes a shredder cassette receiver and a shredder cassette received within the shredder cassette receiver. The shredding cassette includes two shredding shafts arranged in parallel and rotatable about respective rotation axes, and two sets of fingers that cooperate with the two shredding shafts to shred material. The shredder cassette is slidably movable in an axial direction of the respective rotation axes into and out of the shredder cassette receiver. |
| US12172170B2 |
Method for producing silicon fragments
The present disclosure relates to a method for producing polycrystalline silicon fragments. The process includes (a) providing a polycrystalline silicon rod, (b) working the surface of the silicon rod by means of a hammer or needle hammer to remove at least a portion of a layer of the surface of the polycrystalline silicon rod, and (c) reducing the silicon rod to fragments. Wherein an amount of impact energy expended by the hammer and/or needle hammer is from 1 J to 15 J. |
| US12172169B2 |
Assay devices and methods of use thereof
Systems, methods, and apparatuses are provided for self-contained nucleic acid preparation, amplification, and analysis. |
| US12172165B2 |
Reaction vessel, molecular hybridization apparatus, application thereof, and detection method
Provided is a reaction cup, comprising cup walls and a cup bottom. The cup walls are provided with clamping portions, the clamping portions can allow a membrane strip to stand upright in the reaction cup, and the connecting area of the two opposite clamping portions forms an upright placement position for the membrane strip. The present invention further provides a molecular hybridization instrument used with the reaction cup, and an analyte testing method. The reaction cup can allow the membrane strip to stand upright therein, and can be opened for operation, thereby reducing the area occupied by the reaction cup on the molecular hybridization instrument, and reducing the area of the molecular hybridization instrument. A plurality of reaction cups can be placed on the molecular hybridization instrument at the same time, which increases the number of tests and improves the utilization and working efficiency of the molecular hybridization instrument. |
| US12172161B2 |
Microfluidic systems for multiple bioreactors and applications of same
A fluidic system includes a fluid distribution network, and a fluid collection and sampling network; a plurality of fluidic modules fluidically coupled between the fluid distribution network and the fluid collection and sampling network in parallel; a systemic circulation and mixing reservoir; and a first pump, and a second pump, wherein the first pump is fluidically coupled between the systemic circulation and mixing reservoir and the fluid distribution network for withdrawing media from the systemic circulation and mixing reservoir and delivering the media to the fluid distribution network; and wherein the second pump is fluidically coupled between the fluid collection and sampling network and a sample vial for withdrawing effluent of the plurality of fluidic modules from the fluid collection and sampling network and delivering the effluent to one or more sample vials. |
| US12172160B2 |
Systems and devices for microfluidic instrumentation
Various embodiments herein disclose a device, comprising one or more fluid interfacing components and a cartridge holder, wherein the one or more fluid interfacing components are fixed while the cartridge holder moves along a linear guide. Also disclosed herein are methods of using the device to analyze a sample containing particles, and methods of diagnosing a disease in a subject by using the device. |
| US12172151B2 |
Process and materials for trim dewaxing of distillates
Described herein are novel and inventive dewaxing processes that employ dewaxing catalysts which are co-extrusions of two different zeolites, particularly two different 10MR zeolites or a co-extrusion of a 10MR zeolite and a 12MR zeolite in combination with a hydrogenation component. The hydrogenation component can be a mixture of non-noble metal components or a mixture of noble metal components. This novel and inventive process demonstrated a significant activity boost (as measured by increased cloud point reduction) and/or selectivity boost (as measured by reduced diesel loss) compared to either single zeolite component. |
| US12172150B2 |
Catalyst for hydrogenation reaction and preparation method for same
According to the present invention, when preparing a hydrogenation catalyst including nickel as an active ingredient, the reduction of nickel can be facilitated by using copper and sulfur as a promoter. In particular, the present invention can provide a catalyst which, while having a high nickel content, includes sulfur oxide and nickel oxide in a particular range, and thus exhibits even higher selective reduction degree for olefins while having high activity of the catalyst. |
| US12172149B2 |
Tri-metal PGM catalysts for gasoline engine exhaust gas treatments
A three-way catalyst article, and its use in an exhaust system for internal combustion engines, is disclosed. The catalyst article for treating exhaust gas comprising: a substrate comprising an inlet end and an outlet end with an axial length L; a first catalytic region comprising a first platinum group metal (PGM) component, wherein the first PGM component comprises Rh and Pt; a second catalytic region comprising a second PGM component, wherein the second PGM component comprises Pd; and wherein the first PGM component has a Pt to Rh ratio of at least 1:20. |
| US12172142B2 |
Bone cement mixing and delivery system with reduced fume exposure
A system for bone cement includes a vial holder configured for receiving a vial and including a holding structure for maintaining the vial in the vial holder. The vial includes a monomer component for bone cement. A holder chamber is configured to receive and secure the vial holder. The vial holder is advanced toward a vial-breaking device for breaking the vial and releasing its contents into the holder chamber past the elastomeric seal. Once the vial holder is advanced further the elastomeric seal is deformed to form a seal and prevent fumes produced from escaping from the device. |
| US12172140B2 |
Mixing device having a stirring element
A mixing device having a stirring element can include: a container for receiving fluids and/or solids; and at least one rotatable stirring element for mixing the fluids and/or solids; wherein the stirring element comprises a first bearing element and a second bearing element which are arranged at or near opposite ends of the stirring element; wherein the first bearing element is mounted on a first face of the container and the second bearing element is mounted on an opposite second face of the container; wherein the first bearing element comprises at least one non-permanently magnetized element such that it can be moved in rotation by externally induced reluctance forces, and wherein the second bearing element is mounted in a contactless manner by externally induced magnetic forces. |
| US12172136B2 |
Gas permeable membranes and methods of using thereof
Membranes, methods of making the membranes, and methods of using the membranes are described herein. The membrane can comprise a support layer; and a selective polymer layer disposed on the support layer. The selective polymer layer can comprise a selective polymer matrix (e.g., hydrophilic polymer, an amine-containing polymer, a low molecular weight amino compound, a CO2-philic ether, or a combination thereof), and graphene oxide dispersed within the selective polymer matrix. The membranes can be used to separate carbon dioxide for hydrogen. Also provided are methods of purifying syngas using the membranes described herein. |
| US12172133B2 |
Porous hollow fiber membrane
Disclosed is a porous hollow fiber membrane containing a polysulfone-based polymer as a main component, which has an asymmetric structure in which the inner surface side is dense and the outer surface side is coarse, wherein an average of a minor axis diameter of pores of an inner surface is 20 nm or more and 40 nm or less, an open porosity of the inner surface is 10% or more and 30% or less, and a polymer including a monocarboxylic acid vinyl ester unit is supported on at least one of the outer surface and the inner surface. The present invention provides a hollow fiber membrane which has excellent removing performance of substances to be separated such as viruses, and can be used as a separation membrane having high permeability even in a treatment under low pressure. |
| US12172131B2 |
Device suitable for vacuum assisted filtration
A funnel-less filtration device that attaches directly to a storage container such as a cell culture media bottle. The device includes a filter collar containing one or more membranes, an inlet with a coupling device for attaching the filter device to a supply of liquid to be filtered, an outlet at a lower portion of the collar, a vacuum port in the collar below the membrane(s) and a filtered vent in the collar above the membrane(s). |
| US12172130B2 |
Membrane filter
A membrane filter configured to filter a liquid, the membrane filter including a base element including at least one membrane carrier that is externally flowable by the liquid and a gas; hollow fiber membranes respectively including lumen and attached at a top of the at least one membrane carrier wherein a liquid permeate is filterable from the liquid into the lumen; a one piece extruded circumferentially closed pipe that envelops the hollow fiber membranes; a gas inlet configured to let gas into a bottom of the membrane filter; at least one permeate collection cavity included in the base element and connected with the lumen and configured to collect the liquid permeate from the hollow fiber membranes; a permeate outlet included in the base element and configured to drain the liquid permeate from the at least one permeate collection cavity laterally from the base element. |
| US12172127B2 |
Direct capture of carbon dioxide
Systems and methods for direct air capture of carbon dioxide or other gases utilize a calcium sorbent in a manner that allows for wide scale, relatively low cost implementation. In particular, a calcium sorbent may be provided as a substantially thin coating on one or more substrates and utilized for direct air capture of carbon dioxide through chemisorption. The carbonated sorbent may be disposed of for sequestration of the carbon dioxide or regenerated with capture of carbon dioxide released from the carbonated sorbent during the regeneration process. |
| US12172124B2 |
Carbon dioxide recovery system and carbon dioxide recovery method
A carbon dioxide recovery system includes: a plurality of absorption towers each disposed for each of a plurality of combustion equipments for absorbing carbon dioxide in an exhaust gas discharged from each of the plurality of combustion equipments into an absorption liquid by bringing the exhaust gas into contact with the absorption liquid; and at least one regeneration tower communicating with each of the plurality of absorption towers, for recovering carbon dioxide from a CO2 rich absorption liquid which is the absorption liquid flowing out of each of the plurality of absorption towers. The regeneration tower is smaller in number than the absorption towers. |
| US12172122B2 |
Apparatus and system for swing adsorption processes
Provided are apparatus and systems for performing a swing adsorption process. This swing adsorption process may involve performing dampening for fluctuations in the streams conducted away from the adsorbent bed unit. The process may be utilized for swing adsorption processes, such as rapid cycle TSA and/or rapid cycle PSA, which are utilized to remove one or more contaminants from a gaseous feed stream. |
| US12172120B2 |
Particle-collecting device and vehicle equipped with such a device
A device includes a collection channel, a protection channel, and a tank containing a liquid. The collection channel is configured to direct an airflow containing particles from the outside to the interior of the tank. The airflow passes through the liquid and the protection channel, and is connected to an outlet of the tank. The tank includes a barrier configured to prevent liquid spatters from reaching the outlet and to allow the airflow to pass through the tank to the outlet. The protection channel is connected to a source of suction, is configured to direct the flow from the outlet to the source of suction. The protection channel includes a condenser configured to condense a vapor of the liquid and to direct the generated condensate to the tank. |
| US12172115B2 |
Methods for wetting filtration media utilized in additive manufacturing processes
A method for wetting volatile material positioned on a filter from an additive manufacturing process includes passing a passivation fluid to an interior space of a filtration system including an outer housing, a filtration medium, detecting an amount of passivation fluid passed to the interior space with a volume detection device, determining whether the amount of passivation fluid passed to the interior space is less than a configurable threshold, in response to determining that the amount of passivation fluid passed to the interior space is less than the configurable threshold, continuing to pass the passivation fluid to the interior space, and in response to determining that the amount of passivation fluid passed to the interior space is not less than the configurable threshold, stopping the passing of passivation fluid to the interior space. |
| US12172106B2 |
Methods for assessing binding affinity of an antibody variant to the neonatal Fc receptor
The present invention provides methods to quickly and efficiently assess the effect of antibody variants, including PTMs, e.g., glycosylation, oxidation, and deamidation variants, on the binding between the antibody and FcRn. In particular, the present invention is based, at least in part, on the development of an online, two dimension liquid chromatography (2D-LC) method for assessing binding between antibody variants and FcRn. In one aspect, the online 2D-LC is coupled with mass spectrometry (MS). The present invention allows for differentiation of antibody variants by peak pattern and retention time profile by affinity chromatography, and identification of these variants by mass spectrometry analysis. |
| US12172103B2 |
Anti-biofouling magnetic silk fibroin (SF)-based composite aerogel, and preparation method and use thereof
A magnetic material used in the magnetic SF-based composite aerogel is a ferroferric oxide nanocubic particle, which is a magnetic nanomaterial with both excellent magnetocaloric performance and excellent photothermal performance. The magnetic SF-based composite aerogel prepared by the present disclosure exhibits excellent responsiveness to both alternating current (AC) magnetic fields and sunlight. Under an action of an AC magnetic field, the magnetic SF-based composite aerogel exhibits excellent temperature rise performance, which can inhibit the generation of biofouling in pores and channels inside a three-dimensional (3D) porous evaporation material. The magnetic SF-based composite aerogel exhibits excellent water evaporation performance under a sunlight irradiation, with a water evaporation rate of 2.03 kg m−2·h−1. |
| US12172102B2 |
Apparatus and method for concentrating a fluid
A method of concentrating a process fluid, including a carrier fluid, including: (a) maintaining a process fluid at a predetermined temperature value/range; (b) evaporating the carrier fluid from the process fluid to produce a concentrated process fluid; (c) monitoring at least one process variable of steps (a) or (b) to detect fouling formed in either step (a) or (b); and (d) initiating a cleaning protocol if the process variable deviates from a predetermined value/range to reduce the fouling formed. |
| US12172101B2 |
Harmful substance removal system and method
A harmful substance removal system and method include a direct contact liquid concentrator having a gas inlet, a gas outlet, a mixing chamber disposed between the gas inlet and the gas outlet, and a liquid inlet for importing liquid into the mixing chamber. Gas and liquid mixing in the are mixed chamber and a portion of the liquid is vaporized. A demister is disposed downstream of the mixing chamber. The demister includes at least one stage of mist elimination having a first filter that removes particles greater than 9 microns. A fan is coupled to the demister to assist gas flow through the mixing chamber. |
| US12172098B2 |
Apparatus for generating bubbles
A bubble generating device that includes a housing having an outer surface and a motor and fan device positioned in the housing. The fan device may be operably coupled to the motor so that the motor, when activated, causes the fan device to rotate to generate an upward air stream within the housing. The bubble generating device may also include a trough for containing bubble solution and a spout protruding beyond the outer surface of the housing and configured such that bubble solution fed into the spout flows into the trough. A bubble generating assembly may be operably coupled to the motor, so that when the motor is activated the motor causes bubble generating members of the bubble generating assembly to move into contact with the bubble solution in the trough and then into alignment with the upward air stream to generate bubbles from the bubble solution. |
| US12172096B1 |
Fasteners for toy construction playsets
Locking fastener for a toy construction playset includes an elongate, unitary body having two parts and a living hinge between the parts extending longitudinally between opposite ends of the body. The parts define an arrowhead tip at both ends when in an expanded state. Each tip is formed by a barb on each part that extends in opposite directions relative to the hinge. There is a flange on each part that extends in opposite directions from the hinge. By manipulating the flanges, the barbs are brought against one another to reduce a size of the tips and bring the tips into an insertion state in which each is insertable into a portal of a component of the toy construction playset, such as a log or a panel each of which preferably includes a row of such portals. |
| US12172095B2 |
Marble run trampoline module and kit
A trampoline module for use with a plurality of physically interconnectable marble run modules includes a connecting boss, a concave shell, and a resilient head. The connecting boss is configured to connect to a corresponding connector on at least one of the physically interconnectable marble run modules, and defines a connection direction. The concave shell is arranged at least in part above the connecting boss, and includes a perimeter rim. The resilient head is affixed to the concave shell and over the perimeter rim, such that the resilient head defines a first planar surface. The first planar surface defines a first plane having a first direction perpendicular to the first plane, wherein the first direction and the connection direction are non-parallel. |
| US12172092B2 |
Mexican train dominoes game kit and assembly
A Mexican Train dominoes kit, including a top portion having a plurality of top edges, a bottom portion having a plurality of bottom edges and spaced from the top portion, and a plurality of elongated side portions operationally connectable to respective spaced top and bottom portions for defining an interior volume. Each respective elongated side portion further includes a top surface and an oppositely disposed bottom surface, a plurality of first elongated grooves formed in the top surface, a plurality of second grooves formed in the bottom surface, first and second oppositely disposed elongated side surfaces, and first and second matable connectors operationally connected to respective first and second elongated side surfaces, wherein each respective first matable connector is removably connectable to each respective second matable connector. The kit further includes a roundhouse portion removably connectable to the top portion, wherein the roundhouse portion further defines a generally circular base member, a plurality of slots formed equidistantly around the generally circular base member, a raised dais operationally connected to the generally circular base member, a plurality of recesses formed in the generally circular base member, each respective recess extending from a respective slot to the dais, a plurality of elongated train tokens operationally connected to the raised dais, each respective elongated train token extendable into a respective recess, and a cap member covering the dais and having a recess formed therein for accepting a domino. The kit also includes a plurality of dominoes and a handle portion for lockingly engaging one or more respective first elongated groove. |
| US12172084B2 |
Information synchronization method and apparatus, and storage medium
This application discloses an information synchronization method performed at a terminal, including: receiving a first attribute synchronization message from a server, the first attribute synchronization message indicating that a first object in a currently running game is within a first field of view of a virtual object associated with the terminal; displaying the first object according to first attribute information carried in the first attribute synchronization message; in response to an update of at least one of the first object and the virtual object, receiving a second attribute synchronization message from the server, the second attribute synchronization message indicating that a second object in the game is within the first field of view of the virtual object in the game; and updating the display of the first object and displaying the second object according to second attribute information carried in the second attribute synchronization message on the client application. |
| US12172081B2 |
Detecting personal-space violations in artificial intelligence based non-player characters
Systems, apparatuses, and methods for detecting personal-space violations in artificial intelligence (AI) based non-player characters (NPCs) are disclosed. An AI engine creates a NPC that accompanies and/or interacts with a player controlled by a user playing a video game. During gameplay, measures of context-dependent personal space around the player and/or one or more NPCs are generated. A control circuit monitors the movements of the NPC during gameplay and determines whether the NPC is adhering to or violating the measures of context-dependent personal space. The control circuit can monitor the movements of multiple NPCs simultaneously during gameplay, keeping a separate score for each NPC. After some amount of time has elapsed, the scores of the NPCs are recorded, and then the scores are provided to a machine learning engine to retrain the AI engines controlling the NPCs. |
| US12172077B2 |
Computer-readable non-transitory storage medium having game program stored therein, game apparatus, game system, and game processing method
When a first condition related to a change in a position of a virtual microphone in a virtual space is satisfied, a residual virtual microphone is placed at a position of the virtual microphone before the change in the position, and residual virtual microphone acquisition sound data whose volume is set on the basis of a distance between the residual virtual microphone and a virtual sound source and current virtual microphone acquisition sound data whose volume is set on the basis of a distance between the virtual microphone after the change in the position and the virtual sound source are outputted to a speaker such that an output level of the residual virtual microphone acquisition sound data is gradually decreased and an output level of the current virtual microphone acquisition sound data is gradually increased. |
| US12172073B2 |
Method, apparatus, GUIs and APIs for a user experience design related to hands-free gaming accessibility
The technology necessary for hands-free video gaming is available, especially for head-gesture-centric controls. However, remapping controls to head gestures ranges from frustratingly tedious to impossible. The inventor proposes a common language of gestures and game actions that categorizes the controls by their use frequency. The suggested categories are primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary. The most preferred gestures and more frequently used controls are classified as primary while the least preferred gestures and least frequently used controls classified as quaternary. The inventor also proposes constructing an interface software and API to gather data from game designers, hardware designers, and users to suggest optimized game controls for users requiring accessibility. |
| US12172071B2 |
Non-transitory computer readable medium, information processing method, and information processing system
A non-transitory computer readable medium stores a program causing a computer to execute: forming a team constituted of a plurality of players who try a specific battle game; determining players who have cleared the specific battle game on the basis of player information of the plurality of players; determining whether or not a reward acquiring condition is satisfied, the reward acquiring condition being satisfied when it is determined that the team includes a first player and a second player, the first player being a player who has cleared the specific battle game, and the second player being a player who has not cleared the specific battle game; and assigning a reward to the first player when it is determined that the reward acquiring condition is satisfied and the specific battle game has been cleared by the team. |
| US12172069B2 |
Accessory holder for attaching an accessory to a surface
An accessory holder includes a base portion configured to mount to a mounting surface. The accessory holder further includes an extension extending from the base portion and having a channel defined therein. The channel is configured to receive an accessory. The accessory may be a ski pole where the mounting surface is a snow sport equipment. |
| US12172067B2 |
System and method for providing a fitness experience to a user
Methods and systems for providing a fitness experience to a user. The system comprises a punching bag defining an outer non-planar surface adapted to receive strikes of the user, a sensor configured to generate data about strikes applied by the user on the punching bag, an image projecting device configured to project a dynamic content on the outer non-planar surface of the punching bag and processor communicably connected to the sensor and the image projecting device. The processor is configured to dynamically adjust the dynamic content projected on the outer non-planar surface based at least in part on data provided by the sensor. |
| US12172062B1 |
Apparatus and method for measuring lie and loft of a golf club
An apparatus for precisely and accurately measuring the loft and lie of a golf club, and a method of using such apparatus, is disclosed herein. The apparatus includes a clamp assembly powered by a pressure unit to immobilize the head of a golf club, a scoreline measurement unit to capture scoreline angle information, loft and lie measurement arrays that can be moved along horizontal y and x axes to capture loft and lie angle information of the golf club shaft, and a computer with an algorithm that uses information captured by the scoreline measurement unit and loft and lie measurement arrays to calculate final loft and lie angle values that are accurate within +/−0.125°. |
| US12172059B2 |
Golf club head with open back cavity
Embodiments of golf club heads with energy storage characteristics are presented herein. In some embodiments, a golf club head comprises a hollow body comprising a strikeface, a heel region, a toe region opposite the heel region, a sole, a top rail and an inflection point. The inflection point provides increase bending of the strikeface thereby providing performance enhancement over clubs without an inflection point. |
| US12172058B2 |
Golf club head
An iron-type golf club head having a strike plate attached to a body and creating an internal cavity. The body includes an internal recess in a back portion and at least partially containing an internal tungsten weight that does not contact a back surface of the strike plate. The strike plate forms a part of a sole portion of the golf club head. An elastomer material is contained in the internal cavity and contacts the back portion and the back surface of the strike plate, and has a maximum elastomer material depth that is greater than a maximum thickness of the strike plate. The elastomer material extends to an elastomer elevation that is greater than a maximum elevation of the internal weight. |
| US12172053B2 |
Electronic apparatus and control method therefor
An electronic apparatus includes: a camera; a display; a memory; and a processor configured to: control the display to display a coaching image received from an external server and a user image obtained through the camera; identify a gaze direction of a user based on the obtained user image; based on the gaze direction of the user not being in a threshold range, obtain a feedback image including the coaching image and the user image based on posture information of a first object included in the coaching image and posture information of a second object included in the user image, and store the obtained feedback image in the memory; and control the display to display the stored feedback image. |
| US12172052B2 |
Systems and methods for personalized exercise protocols and tracking thereof
Systems and methods for providing a customized exercise protocol to a computing device of a user. As the user performs the exercise protocol, one or more cameras of the computing device can track the user's movements. The user's movement are assessed to determine if proper form and technique is being used. |
| US12172039B2 |
Body-worn air-treatment devices and methods of deactivating pathogens
Body-worn air-treatment devices include a body that is configured to be selectively coupled proximate to a respiratory tract inlet of a living individual, and a pathogen-deactivating mechanism that is supported by the body. Methods include deactivating pathogens proximate to a respiratory tract inlet of a living individual. |
| US12172037B2 |
Systems and methods for mechanogenetic functional ultrasound imaging
The present disclosure provides a system for functional ultrasound imaging, where the system comprises: a) an apparatus for delivering a nucleic acid encoding a mechanosensitive ion channel to a target neural cell population in a region of a brain; and b) a functional ultrasound imaging device. The present disclosure provides a method for functional ultrasound imaging. |
| US12172036B2 |
Rotating gantry and radiotherapy equipment
A rotating gantry and radiotherapy equipment are provided. The rotating gantry includes a fixed support frame, a bearing, a roller, and at least two support components, a bearing outer ring of the bearing is connected to the fixed support frame, a bearing inner ring of the bearing is connected to one end of the roller, and the support components support the roller and roll relatively to the roller. Therefore, an embodiment of the present disclosure adopts a dual support of the support components and the bearing, improves a support rigidity and rotation accuracy of the roller, and makes efficient and accurate treatment possible. The rotating gantry in an embodiment of the present disclosure has an integral structure with small axial space, may easily pass through a narrow hospital labyrinth, is flexible in transportation and convenient in installation. |
| US12172034B2 |
Method and apparatus for controlling multileaf collimator in radiotherapy
Disclosed are a method and an apparatus for controlling multileaf collimator in radiotherapy. The method comprises: acquiring a preset model; outputting, regarding a radiotherapy target, a target leaf sequence of a multileaf collimator through the preset model, to obtain a planning file; and importing the planning file into a radiotherapy planning system to control a linear accelerator to operate, so as to implement a radiotherapy plan, which solves the technical problem in the related art of poor accuracy and stability in determining a leaf sequence of a multileaf collimator. |
| US12172031B2 |
Radiotherapy system and therapy plan generation method therefor
A radiotherapy system and a therapy plan generation method therefor. The radiotherapy system includes a beam irradiation apparatus, a therapy plan module, and a control module. The beam irradiation apparatus generates a beam for therapy and irradiates an irradiated body to form an irradiated part. A tissue model template library of the irradiated body is stored in the therapy plan module; the therapy plan module performs dosage simulation calculation according to the tissue model template library, medical imaging data of the irradiated part, and a parameter of the beam for therapy generated by the beam irradiation apparatus, and generates a therapy plan. The control module retrieves, from the therapy plan module, the therapy plan corresponding to the irradiated body, and controls the beam irradiation apparatus to irradiate the irradiated body according to the therapy plan determined by the therapy plan generation method. |
| US12172028B2 |
Light outputting device for scalp care
According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a light outputting device for scalp care includes a dome-shaped outer case defining an appearance, an inner case formed inside the outer case, and a plurality of light sources disposed in a space between the outer case and the inner case, wherein the plurality of light sources include a plurality of first laser light sources, and the optical outputting device includes a plurality of light guide mechanisms arranged corresponding to the plurality of first laser light sources to distribute laser light emitted from the first laser light sources apply the laser light toward the inner case. |
| US12172027B2 |
Feedback detection for a treatment device
According to some embodiments, a system for fractionally treating tissue includes: an electromagnetic radiation (EMR) source configured to generate an EMR beam having a transverse ring energy profile; an optic configured to converge the EMR beam to a focal region located within a tissue; and, a window assembly located down-beam from the optic configured to cool the tissue when placed in contact with an outer surface of the tissue. |
| US12172023B2 |
Data channel selection and timeline navigation in a cardiac monitoring system
Disclosed are a timeline-based navigation feature and a channel selection feature. The timeline-based navigation feature allows the user to visually identify significant events during an episode and quickly navigate the display of data to those significant events. Embodiments of such feature allow a user to quickly see that there is a shock delivered, for example, and click on that part of a timeline navigator to advance the detailed display of data to that point in the episode. The data channel selection feature enables selection of display channel(s) from among a set of available data channels. Embodiments of such feature enable a selection and/or deselection of various channels for display to minimize display of extraneous data and/or to select preferred channels of data for review. |
| US12172022B2 |
Implantable medical device with relative motion control
An implantable medical device may include a plurality of electrical components connected to form operational circuitry, a canister shaped for housing the operational circuitry, and a dampening layer configured to reduce internal motion between the operational circuitry and at least one of a plurality of additional component within the canister, the dampening layer selectively disposed over the operational circuitry but not over the at least one additional component, the dampening layer providing electrical isolation to the operational circuitry, the dampening layer comprising a moldable material in direct contact with an inner surface of the canister. Methods of manufacturing such a medical device are also disclosed. |
| US12172018B2 |
System and method for controlling neurostimulation according to user activity detected through patient use of icon driven user interface
This application is generally related to systems and methods for providing a medical therapy to a patient by tracking patient activity and adjusting medical therapy based on occurrence of different types of activities performed by the patient including user indicated activities inputted from an icon driven user interface of an external patient controller device. |
| US12172016B2 |
Systems and methods for initial provisioning and refilling of medical devices
A system is provided that includes a medical device comprising a power supply, a signal generator and an electrode. The signal generator is configured to apply one or more electrical impulses to the electrode for a period of time defined as a single dose. The system further comprises a processor coupled to the medical device. The processor is configured to switch the medical device from an activated mode to a deactivated mode after a specific number of single doses have been applied by the signal generator. |
| US12172011B2 |
Adaptive stimulation array for motor control
A mobility augmentation system assists a user's movement by determining a corresponding electrical stimulation for the movement. A wearable stimulation array includes sensors, electrodes, an electrode multiplexer, and a controller that executes the mobility augmentation system. The sensors measure movement data, and the mobility augmentation system applies a movement model to the measured movement data. The model can determine different electrical actuation instructions depending on the movement stimulated. For example, to stimulate a knee flexion, the movement model output enables a first set of the electrodes to operate as cathodes and a second set of electrodes to operate as anodes. To stimulate a knee extension, the first set of electrodes can be enabled to operate as anodes and a third set of electrodes as cathodes. The user can provide feedback of the applied stimulation, which the system can use to retrain the model and optimize the stimulation to the user. |
| US12172007B2 |
Combination therapy of electric fields and an additional treatment for cancer and imaging
A method of treating cancer is disclosed. The method involves applying one or more direct current electric fields (DC-EFs) to a subject and administering to the subject an additional treatment selected from the group consisting of radiation, an effective amount of one or more chemotherapy agents, SapC-DOPS, anti-phosphatidylserine targeted drugs, and combinations thereof. |
| US12172005B2 |
Delivery devices and methods for leadless cardiac devices
Delivery devices, systems, and methods for delivering implantable leadless pacing devices are disclosed. An example delivery device may include a proximal section including a deflection mechanism for deflecting the proximal section, and a distal holding section extending distally of a distal end of the proximal section and defining a cavity therein for receiving an implantable leadless pacing device. The distal holding section may be structured to have portions that flex and bend while allowing the implantable device to be recaptured within the distal holding section. |
| US12172004B2 |
Compact implantable medical device and delivery device
Methods and systems for positioning a leadless pacing device (LPD) in cardiac tissue are disclosed. A delivery device is employed that comprises a proximal end, a distal end and a lumen therebetween sized to receive the LPD. The LPD has a leadlet extending therefrom that includes a means to fixate the leadlet to tissue. The delivery device comprises an introducer to introduce the LPD into the lumen of the delivery device. The LPD is loaded in the distal end of the lumen of the delivery device. The leadlet extends proximally from the LPD while the fixation means extends distally toward the LPD. A LPD mover is configured to advance the LPD out of the delivery device. A leadlet mover is configured to advance the leadlet out of the lumen delivery device and cause the leadlet to engage with cardiac tissue. |
| US12171992B2 |
Tamper evident cap with RFID for syringes
A syringe assembly includes a syringe and a tamper evident cap disposed over a Luer connection of the syringe, the tamper evident cap having a main body that defines a proximal end defining an opening, a distal end opposite the proximal end, an outer surface, and an inner surface opposite the outer surface that defines a passage to receive a tip cap and the Luer connection, where the tamper evident cap is spaced from the tip cap. The main body defines a frangible connection between the proximal and distal ends thereof. The frangible connection can break under a force applied to the distal end of the tamper evident cap such that the proximal end of the tamper evident cap remains engaged with the syringe when the frangible connection breaks. An RFID tag is disposed on the syringe and has an integrated circuit and an antenna configured to send/receive signals between an RFID reader. |
| US12171991B2 |
Injector device
The present disclosure relates to an injector device comprising: a housing having a distal end and a proximal end; a medicament cartridge disposed within the housing; a needle unit comprising a needle, the needle unit being disposed in the distal end of the housing; and a button disposed in the proximal end of the housing, the button being configured to move the cartridge onto the needle unit to fluidly connect the needle with the cartridge when, in use, the button is pressed from an initial position into a depressed position. |
| US12171987B2 |
Autoinjector
An autoinjector having a reservoir (100) containing fluid and a piston; a needle; a driver (200) having a body; a piston rod (210) movable between a rest position and an injection position; an injection spring (220); and a force control mechanism (280, 290) for causing the force exerted by the injection spring to vary in predetermined manner during injection, and a lever (280) and a cam (290), the lever (280) pivotally mounted on the piston rod, being connected to the injection spring (220), and co-operating with the cam; and an interface module (300) fastened to the driver that receives a reservoir (100) before each actuation. The interface module having a selector ring (310) mounted to turn on the driver module, and pivot elements (320) fastening the reservoir module in the interface module. |
| US12171985B2 |
Fluid delivery and infusion devices, and methods of use thereof
A medical device comprising an infusion device comprising a fluid reservoir to contain a therapeutic fluid and a transcutaneous access tool fluidly coupled to the fluid reservoir, the transcutaneous access tool configured to deliver the therapeutic fluid subcutaneously to a patient; wherein the infusion device operates in a stand-by mode prior to the therapeutic fluid being introduced into the fluid reservoir; wherein the infusion device operates to deploy the transcutaneous access tool within a predetermined deployment time period upon filling the fluid reservoir to a predetermined fill level with the therapeutic fluid. |
| US12171984B2 |
Sensing catheters
A catheter system may include a catheter lumen, first and second electrodes, and a sensor in communication with the first and second electrodes. The sensor may be configured to detect at least one of: a bulk volume of blood within a blood vessel and extravasation of a drug from the blood vessel into soft tissue adjacent the blood vessel. Other catheter systems may include a catheter lumen and a sensing chip coupled to the catheter lumen. The sensing chip may be configured to detect at least one of: a bulk volume of blood within a blood vessel and extravasation of a drug from the blood vessel into soft tissue adjacent the blood vessel. |
| US12171982B2 |
Subcutaneous infusion needle stick prevention device using needle hub retraction
A needle stick prevention device (10, 110) includes a needle shield (20, 120) for selectively covering a distal end of a needle (41, 141). A needle hub (40, 140) is movably received within the needle shield (20, 120). The needle hub (40, 140) includes a proximal end (42, 142), a distal end (46, 146), a needle (41, 141) fixedly connected to the distal end of the needle hub (40, 140), and a plurality of ribs (54) or a cylinder (150) disposed between the proximal and distal ends. An actuation button movably received in a transverse opening of the needle shield (20, 120) to engage the needle shield (20, 120), the needle hub (40, 140) and a medical device. A spring (58, 158) is disposed between the needle hub (40, 140) and actuation member to automatically retract the needle (41, 141) into the needle shield (20, 120). |
| US12171981B2 |
Medical pump device for conveying a medical fluid
A pump device for conveying a medical fluid, the pump device includes a membrane forming a pump volume. The membrane is expanded in a filling state of the pump volume with the medical fluid. The expanded membrane exerts a delivery pressure on the pump volume to deliver the medical fluid into a fluid-line system. The pump device also has a throttle device with a channel having an inlet connected to the pump volume and an outlet connectable to the fluid-line system. The delivery of the medical fluid through the outlet is finely adjustable to a flow rate at a time of manufacture. The throttle device has two bodies. The channel is formed between oppositely arranged surfaces of the bodies. The oppositely arranged surfaces are movable relative to each other for the fine adjustment of the flow rate during the manufacture, so that an effective length of the channel is variable. |
| US12171979B2 |
Preloading of contrast injection protocols into the administration line
A fluid injector system includes a control device operably associated with at least one drive component for use in actuating a plurality of fluid containers in fluid communication with a patient through an administration line. The control device includes at least one processor programmed or configured to enable programming of a diagnostic injection protocol comprising one or more phases according to which at least one of the first and the second fluid containers are selectively actuatable by the at least one drive component to enable injection of at least one of a first fluid and a second fluid into the patient. The control device is further programmed or configured to enable selection and commencement of at least partial preloading into the administration line of at least one of the first fluid and the second fluid in accordance with the one or more phases of the diagnostic injection protocol. |
| US12171977B2 |
Pinch clamp
Pinch clamps are provided which generate positive displacement while also preventing rebound. To prevent rebound while providing positive displacement, the upper and lower clamping surfaces may be configured to form a pinch profile along which the tubing is compressed with the pinch point being formed at the distal end of the pinch profile. To further prevent rebound, the lower arm of the pinch clamp can include blocking ribs that interface with the upper clamping surface to prevent distal travelling of the pinch point even if the upper arm is forced into an over-engaged position. |
| US12171975B1 |
Sterile connector
A sterile connector including: first and second connectors of the same shape including: a first (second) body portion including a first (second) joining surface; a first engaging member; and a first (second) fitting portion that fits with the first (second) tube, which is provided on a back surface of the first (second) joining surface of the first (second) body portion and which has a tip end portion for tightening the first (second) tube, an end face of the first (second) tube is configured to be positioned to project beyond the first (second) joining surface, and the sterile connector is configured such that when the first connector and the second connector are engaged such that the first joining surface faces the second joining surface, the end face of the first tube and the end face of the second tube are compressed with each other. |
| US12171965B2 |
Systems, catheters, and methods for treating along the central nervous system
Systems, catheters, and methods for accessing and treating along the central nervous system are disclosed including sampling systems. An example sampling system may include a filter cassette designed to filter cerebrospinal fluid. The filter cassette may have an inlet region configured to be coupled to a catheter and configured to receive cerebrospinal fluid, one or more filters, and an outlet region configured to be coupled to an outlet of the catheter and to direct filtered cerebrospinal fluid to the catheter. A sampling port may be in fluid communication with the filter cassette. The sampling port may have a first end region configured to receive cerebrospinal fluid, a stopcock, a syringe port, and a second end region. The stopcock may be configured to shift between a first position where cerebrospinal fluid is directed from the first end region to the second end region and a second position where cerebrospinal fluid is directed from the first end region to the syringe port. |
| US12171963B2 |
Drainage catheter with suture lumen
A drainage catheter configured for draining bodily fluid from a patient is disclosed. The drainage catheter may comprise a catheter tube with a drainage lumen and a suture lumen. A suture of the drainage catheter may be disposed within the suture lumen. The suture may be coupled to a distal end of the catheter tube and extend proximally through a hub disposed at the proximal end of the catheter tube. |
| US12171962B2 |
Mechanically actuated and functionally integratable catheter system for treating vascular and non-vascular diseases and related methods
A functionally integratable catheter system comprising functional units that can be assembled to produce different configurations. The functional units include: one or more FICS support catheters; one or more FICS dilators: one or more FICS PTA catheters; and one or more FICS lock-grip handles. Functional units can be provided in a pre-assembled form by the manufacturer, optionally pre-packaged as a device tray, for assembly into different configurations by clinical operators. The configurational adaptability of the FICS platform enables physicians to efficiently address multiple procedural aspects of treatment processes, including lesion access, lesion penetration, guide-wire negotiation, lesion recanalization, and dilation, by providing in situ treatment options, including intraluminal and/or extraluminal recanalization, and enables multi-stage, patient-customized treatments of complex lesions in vivo, including lesion-length-selective, multi-stage angioplasty treatment. |
| US12171955B2 |
Remote catheter procedure system
A catheter procedure system including a bedside system and a remote workstation is provided. The bedside system includes a catheter including an expandable percutaneous intervention device, a robotic catheter system configured to move the catheter, and an inflation device configured to cause expansion of the expandable percutaneous intervention device. The remote workstation includes a user interface configured to receive a at least first user input and a second user input and a control system operatively coupled to the user interface for remotely controlling both the robotic catheter system and the inflation device. The remote workstation includes a monitor configured to display information related to the expandable percutaneous intervention device. The control system controls the robotic catheter system to move the catheter based upon at least the first user input and controls the inflation device to cause expansion of the expandable percutaneous intervention device based upon at least the second user input. |
| US12171954B2 |
Caps for catheter packages
A urinary catheter package with a case having a hollow tube which is closed at one end and open at the other end, the hollow tube having a wall and a pierceable cover attached to the open end of the hollow tube. Also an assembly including the urinary catheter package and a catheter with a funnel at a first end. |
| US12171953B2 |
Catheter having a laminated polytetrafluoroethylene liner and method of manufacture
A catheter and a method of making a device having an outer member, a primer, and an inner liner laminated to the outer member. The primer is provided between the outer member and the inner liner and annealed to secure the inner liner to the outer member. |
| US12171952B2 |
Medical tube clearance device
A device for clearing obstructions from a medical tube is disclosed. The device includes an enclosure having an interior and an exterior, the enclosure comprising a distal opening for providing access to the interior of the enclosure. The device further includes a spool provided within the enclosure that is rotatable about an axis and an elongated guide member coupled to the spool such that the rotation of the spool causes the elongated guide member to wind or unwind about the spool. The device further includes a drive mechanism that is operable to rotate the spool within the enclosure without compromising a sterile field within the enclosure. |
| US12171949B2 |
Humidification chamber for a respiratory assistance apparatus
A respiratory assistance apparatus includes a flow generator and a humidifier. The humidifier includes a humidification chamber. The humidification chamber comprises a water tub that is configured to receive a volume of water. A lid is hingedly coupled to the water tub for enclosing a volume contained within the water tub. |
| US12171946B2 |
User interface and system for supplying gases to an airway
A respiratory system includes a first patient interface for delivery of a flow of gases to a patient, a second patient interface for delivery of a second flow of gases to the patient, and a device that switches the system between a first respiratory mode and a second respiratory mode. In the first respiratory mode, the flow of gases are delivered to an outlet of the first patient interface when the second patient interface is absent from the patient. In the second respiratory mode the device reduces or stops delivery of the first flow of gases to the outlet of the first patient interface when the second patient interface is located together with the first patient interface upon the patient. |
| US12171931B2 |
Wound-connection pads for fluid instillation and negative pressure wound therapy, and systems and methods
Connection pads for coupling fluid-instillation and negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) apparatuses to wound dressing, and methods and wound dressings for breaching a drape after coupling a wound dressing to a fluid-instillation and/or NPWT apparatus. |
| US12171926B2 |
Pressure measurement devices, methods, and systems
A method for measuring pressure includes securing a flow channel to a chassis of a measurement device, the flow channel having a flexible wall with a first mechanical engagement feature presented from an external surface thereof. The method also includes engaging the mechanical engagement feature with a complementary engagement member connected to a force transducer, the securing being effective to immobilize the flow channel relative to the force transducer, and detecting at least one of the position and orientation of the of the flow channel relative to transducer and comparing to at least one of a predefined position and orientation. Further, the method includes generating a signal responsive to the detecting, flowing a fluid through the flow channel, and transmitting forces caused by displacement of the flexible wall through the complementary engagement member to the force transducer. Further, electrical signals are generated responsively to a state of the force transducer. |
| US12171924B2 |
Mobile cart and docking station for use with a medical device
A mobile cart for a medical device is disclosed. The cart is designed to transport a medical device such as a dialysis machine (e.g., a peritoneal dialysis (PD) machine). The medical device can be connected to a power supply included in the cart, where the power supply includes one or more energy storage devices (e.g., batteries), a charging circuit, and (optionally) an inverter. The cart can also include a number of features such as automatic brakes, UV light sterilization, sensors such as object detection safety features, environmental sensors, and the like. The cart can include electronic components that enables certain functionality such as hosting a wireless local area network or communicating wirelessly with the medical device. A docking station is also disclosed that enables wireless charging of the power supply such that neither the medical device nor the cart needs to be plugged into an external power supply. |
| US12171922B2 |
Blood treatment systems and methods
Dialysis systems comprising actuators that cooperate to perform dialysis functions and sensors that cooperate to monitor dialysis functions are disclosed. According to one aspect, such a hemodialysis system comprises a user interface model layer, a therapy layer, below the user interface model layer, and a machine layer below the therapy layer. The user interface model layer is configured to manage the state of a graphical user interface and receive inputs from a graphical user interface. The therapy layer is configured to run state machines that generate therapy commands based at least in part on the inputs from the graphical user interface. The machine layer is configured to provide commands for the actuators based on the therapy commands. |
| US12171918B2 |
Breast pump
A breast pump includes a main body, a breast milk suctioning shield, and one or more air pumps. The breast milk suctioning shield is assembled in an accommodation space of the main body and detachably connected to the main body. A front end of the breast milk suctioning shield has a breast shielding portion, and a nipple passage extends from a rear end of a center portion of the breast shielding portion. One or more deformable members and a non-deformable supporting member are assembled with an annular connection portion located between the breast shielding portion and the nipple passage. The air pump has an intake port and an exhaust port. The intake port is controlled by a first valve controller to suction the nipple passage and generate a negative pressure, and the exhaust port is controlled by a second valve controller to inflate or deflate the deformable member. |
| US12171916B2 |
System and method for collecting plasma
A method for collecting plasma includes determining the weight and hematocrit of a donor, and inserting a venous-access device into the donor. The method then withdraws blood from the donor through a draw line connected to a blood component separation device, and introduces anticoagulant into the withdrawn blood. The blood component separation device separates the blood into a plasma component and a second blood component, and the plasma component is collected from the blood component separation device and into a plasma collection container. The method may then calculate (1) a percentage of anticoagulant in the collected plasma component, and (2) a volume of pure plasma collected within the plasma collection container. The volume of pure plasma may be based, at least in part, on the calculated percentage of anticoagulant. The method may continue until a target volume of pure plasma is collected within the plasma collection container. |
| US12171910B2 |
Intravascular retrievable cell delivery system
Provided herein are intravascular retrievable cell delivery systems and methods of use thereof for cell transplantation. |
| US12171908B1 |
Implant compositions and methods for surgical repair
A composition and methods of making or use thereof include a plurality of fibers forming a shape for augmenting tendon to bone repair. The physical presence of the plurality of fibers provides initial fixation, while the use of an osteoinductive material provides long term enhancement of bone formation around the site of the tendon to bone repair. |
| US12171899B2 |
Radiation sterilization resistant adhesive
Provided is a radiation sterilization resistant adhesive agent layer capable of reducing or preventing a decrease in wettability of an adhesive after radiation sterilization treatment. The adhesive can be used with a medical implement, for example medical implements that are sterilized. The adhesive agent layer includes a (meth)acrylic polymer and a wettability stabilizer, and the wettability stabilizer is at least one selected from a rosin ester resin, a terpene phenol resin, and hydrides thereof. |
| US12171898B2 |
Bioactive medical ceramic cement
Bioactive, ceramic medical cements and methods for its use in treatment of bones and teeth in mammals are disclosed. This cement is non-exothermic and non-toxic, based upon setting of hydraulic ceramic compounds containing calcia, alumina, and silica phases. The self-hardening cement sets in vivo and in high humidity environments, and can be used in vivo without being easily washed out of the site. It also has dimensional stability, is resistant to acids present in an infection site or supragingivally, and has biocompatibility advantages of low inflammation and the formation of calcification layers in direct apposition to body tissue. Options include the addition of various radiopaque materials, and a variety of delivery systems including powder and liquid, capsule or pouch delivery, multiple pastes, or a unitary paste. |
| US12171895B2 |
Portable sterilization and disinfection apparatus for sterilizing and disinfecting space
Disclosed is a portable sterilization and disinfection apparatus for sterilizing and disinfecting a space, wherein the portable sterilization and disinfection apparatus may enable ultrafine spray and accurate oriented spray, may expand a spraying distance, and may be freely moved to any space so as to effectively sterilize and disinfect the space. |
| US12171892B2 |
Reducing microbial growth on packaged terminal air conditioners
An antimicrobial lighting system is used to reduce microbial growth on surfaces in or on air conditioning and/or heating equipment. In some examples, antimicrobial light within one or more antimicrobial wavelength ranges is applied to inactivate one or more microorganisms on target surface(s) within or on a packaged terminal air conditioner (PTAC). The antimicrobial light may include light within a first antimicrobial wavelength range and/or light within a second antimicrobial wavelength range. The antimicrobial lighting system may include an array of individually controllable antimicrobial light segments. An array controller may individually control activation of the one or more antimicrobial light segments based on the status information or commands received from a PTAC controller or from an external computing device. |
| US12171891B2 |
Sterilisation tunnel of pharmaceutical containers
A sterilization tunnel has an inlet opening for pharmaceutical containers to be sterilised, an outlet opening, a high-temperature sterilisation chamber and a cooling chamber in line therewith and communicating with the outlet opening. A conveyor means transports the containers through the sterilisation chamber and the cooling chamber up to the outlet opening. A transfer plane is positionable in a first configuration aligned with the conveyor to transfer the containers out of the tunnel through the outlet opening. A shutter opens and closes the outlet opening. The transfer plane is movable and positionable in a second configuration inside the cooling chamber and misaligned with respect to the conveyor. When the transfer plane is inside the cooling chamber, the shutter is lowerable in abutment with a seal element. |
| US12171888B2 |
Electrospun dextran fibers and devices formed therefrom
The invention generally relates to dextran fibers which are preferably electrospun and devices formed from such fibers. In particular, such devices may include substances of interest (such as therapeutic substances) associated with the electrospun fibers. Upon exposure to a liquid the electrospun fibers dissolve immediately and the substances of interest are released into the liquid. Exemplary devices include bandages formed from electrospun dextran fibers and associated agents that promote hemostasis, such as thrombin and fibrinogen. |
| US12171883B2 |
Pharmaceutical compositions
The present invention provides for a method of treatment of IgA nephropathy, which method comprises: (i) identifying a pharmaceutically acceptable composition intended to treat IgA nephropathy comprising budesonide and one or more pharmaceutically-acceptable excipients that provide for a modified release of said budesonide after administration to the gastrointestinal tract, which composition fulfils the following requirements in a standard in vitro USP<711>/Ph.Eur. 2.9.3 dissolution test using a dissolution apparatus according to Apparatus 2 (Paddle Apparatus) of said test; (a) the composition fulfils the requirement that no more than about 10% of the budesonide is released into the dissolution medium within about 120 minutes, when the dissolution medium is aqueous and has a pH of about 1.2; (b) the composition fulfils the requirement that no more than about 10% of the budesonide is released into a pharmaceutically-relevant dissolution medium within about 30 minutes; and (c) the composition fulfils the requirement that at least about 70% of the budesonide is released into the pharmaceutically-relevant dissolution medium within about 120 minutes; (ii) wherein the method comprises the step of administering said composition to a patient with IgA nephropathy in need of said treatment. |
| US12171878B2 |
Sucroferric oxyhydroxide-containing granules and pharmaceutical composition
An object of the present invention is to provide a novel formulation containing sucroferric oxyhydroxide, particularly a novel formulation that can be ingested without being chewed. The present invention relates to a novel formulation discovered based on the finding that a granule containing sucroferric oxyhydroxide that has a specific size and shape and also has specific physicochemical properties can be easily ingested without being chewed, and has formulation properties suitable for industrial manufacturing as a result of intensive studies to provide a novel formulation containing sucroferric oxyhydroxide. |
| US12171870B2 |
Contact lens packaging solutions
The present invention relates to a method to load a water insoluble phospholipid as nanoparticles to load into a hydrogel contact lens in autoclaving process during the hydrogel contact lens manufacturing process without an extra manufacturing step and without swelling the hydrogel contact lens with an organic solvent. The phospholipid nanoparticles loaded in hydrogel contact lens subsequently releases to the eye upon wearing. |
| US12171867B2 |
Topical copper ion treatments and methods of making topical copper ion treatments for use in various anatomical areas of the body
A topical copper ion treatment in basic form composes a copper ion-containing solution composed of a biocompatible solution containing copper ions obtained by leaching of the copper ions from copper metal into the solution. The copper ion-containing solution can be combined with various carriers to form various forms of the copper ion treatment including creams, gels, lotions, foams, pastes, tampons, solutions, suppositories, body wipes, wound dressings, skin patches, and suture material. A method of making the copper ion-containing solution involves placing solid copper metal in a quantity of a biocompatible solution and maintaining the solution at a specified temperature for a predetermined period of time during which copper ions each from the copper metal into the solution, and thereafter separating the solution from the solid copper metal. |
| US12171864B2 |
Biological self-assembled nanocrystal injection having a lymphatic targeting function and preparation method
A biological self-assembled nanocrystal injection having a lymphatic targeting function and an administration method for targeting a lymphatic system using the biological self-assembled nanocrystal injection. The injection comprises 0.05-5% of mitoxantrone and a salt thereof, 0.1-10% of an osmotic pressure regulator, 0.001-0.1% of a buffering agent, 0.01-0.1% of an antioxidant, 0.05-1% of an adsorbent, and 0-20% of a filler. The administration method is interstitial injection, and a lymph node will produce a blue color visible to the naked eye after passive targeting to the lymphatic system. |
| US12171863B2 |
Compositions and methods for reshaping keratin-rich substrates and forming adherent flexible films
Compositions and methods for reshaping keratin-rich substrates while forming adherent flexible films contain emulsified or soluble mixtures of silanols and hemiaminals or the reaction products of silanols and hemiaminals including silylated hemiaminals. A method for treating split-ends in hair is also described. |
| US12171861B2 |
Long-lasting cosmetic composition
A composition for coating keratin fibres, in the form of a wax-in-water emulsion including, in a first continuous aqueous phase, at least one legume starch having an amylose content greater than or equal to 30%, at least one plasticiser chosen among the polyols, at least one wax, at least one emulsifier and at least one colouring agent. Also, the use of such a composition in order to provide keratin fibres, in particular eyelashes, with a lengthening and curling effect. |
| US12171856B2 |
Use of salidroside derivative in external preparation for skin whitening
The use of the compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in the preparation of an external preparation for skin whitening is provided, and the compound is shown in formula (I-1): The present disclosure can enhance the whitening activity of salidroside while taking full advantage of the protective effect of salidroside sugar ring, where the phenol residues of salidroside are restructured to obtain salidroside-plus (SP-037), which is 1-(3,5-dihydroxyphenyl)ethyl-β-D-glucoside and/or a salt thereof. The whitening effect of the compound is tested through a series of experiments. |
| US12171854B2 |
Heterocyclic-dithiol click chemistry
Disclosed are polymers, methods of making polymers, and compositions, focused on cross-linking heterocycles comprising a moiety of Formula I with thiols and thiolates. |
| US12171848B2 |
Solid cosmetic composition containing anhydrous spheroids dispersed in a solid continuous aqueous phase
The invention relates to a solid cosmetic composition comprising anhydrous spheroids dispersed in a solid aqueous continuous phase. The invention is also directed toward a process for preparing a solid cosmetic composition according to the invention, and also a process for making up and/or caring for bodily and/or facial skin using a solid cosmetic composition according to the invention. The invention is also directed toward a stick or a solid gel cast in a dish or a pot, and more particularly a lipstick, a foundation, and an antisun stick, comprising a cosmetic composition according to the invention. |
| US12171847B2 |
Lip balm containing caffeine, nicotine or testosterone
A lip balm formulation for applying to a lip including at least one lipid, a surfactant, and a nicotine active, wherein the lip balm formulation includes about 25 wt. % to 60 wt. % of the surfactant based on the total weight of the formulation; wherein the surfactant includes a mixture of mono- and diglycerides and propylene glycol; wherein the surfactant has an HLB of 4; wherein the lip balm formulation includes about 30 wt. % to 60 wt. % of the at least one lipid based on the total weight of the formulation; wherein the at least one lipid includes hydrogenated palm oil; and wherein the surfactant minimizes the surface tension of the at least one lipid. |
| US12171846B2 |
Nonwoven fabric for skin care products, face mask, and cleansing sheet
Provided is a nonwoven fabric for skin care products. The nonwoven fabric includes: a thermoplastic resin fiber having a single fiber diameter of 50 nm or more and 800 nm or less; and a cellulose fiber. A tensile strength of the cellulose fiber measured in accordance with JIS L 1015:2010 8.7.2 is 1.9 cN/dtex or less, a total content of the thermoplastic resin fiber and the cellulose fiber is 85% by mass or more relative to a total mass of the nonwoven fabric for skin care products, a content ratio by mass of the thermoplastic resin fiber and the cellulose fiber (thermoplastic resin fiber/cellulose fiber) is 0.23 to 1.50, and a density of the nonwoven fabric for skin care products is 0.08 g/cm3 to 0.16 g/cm3. |
| US12171845B2 |
Use of a dry film for cosmetic topical applications
The present invention concerns the use of a dry film having a water activity of less than 0.6, for a non-therapeutic cosmetic topical treatment of the skin, which dry film comprises at least one polymer of natural origin, at least one mineral filler, at least one plasticizer and at least one surfactant. The dry film has a moisturizing and anti-sebum effect when applied to the skin. The invention also concerns a method of non-therapeutic cosmetic treatment of the skin. |
| US12171844B2 |
Method of preparing a radioactive yttrium phosphate particle suspension
A method of preparing a radioactive yttrium salt particle suspension comprising multiple steps comprising: using a hydrothermal process wherein a solution of soluble yttrium salt, from the group of yttrium chloride, yttrium nitrate, yttrium sulfate, and yttrium bromide is combined with a solution of sodium phosphate having a stoichiometric excess of phosphate and a preferred pH when combined. |
| US12171841B1 |
Synthesis and characterization of glauconite-based silicate nanorods as anticancer agent
A method of cytotoxically treating cancer with aluminum silicate nanorods (SNRs) including aluminum, iron, magnesium, oxygen, potassium, and oxygen comprises contacting the SNRs at a concentration of 0.5 to 2 μg/mL with a cancerous sample. The aluminum silicate nanorods have a longest dimension of 100 nanometers (nm) to 5500 nm and a diameter of 20 nm to 250 nm. The SNRs are porous with a pore size of 1 nm to 12 nm and include cisplatin in an amount of 20 to 300 mg/g. The cancerous sample has a reduced cell viability after the contacting. |
| US12171839B2 |
Antibody drug conjugates for ablating hematopoietic stem cells
The present invention provides antibody drug conjugates, wherein an antibody or antibody fragment that specifically binds to human cKIT is linked to a drug moiety, optionally through a linker. The present invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the antibody drug conjugates; and methods of making and using such pharmaceutical compositions for ablating hematopoietic stem cells in a patient in need thereof. |
| US12171833B2 |
Mucoadhesive polymeric drug delivery compositions and methods
This invention provides compositions for controlled localized depositing of one or more drugs within a subject. More particularly, described herein are compositions comprising a) a polyethylene glycol (PEG) composition having a first low molecular weight PEG (Mw between 200-500 Da) and a second low molecular weight PEG (Mw between 500-2000 Da) and b) a mucoadhesive in polymer. Alternatively, composition may comprise a) a polyethylene glycol (PEG) composition having a first low molecular weight PEG (Mw between 200-500 Da) and a second low molecular weight PEG (Mw between 500-2000 Da), b) a water insoluble polymer and c) a mucoadhesive polymer. Furthermore, the composition may further comprise one or more drugs. Also provided are methods of manufacturing and administering the compositions described herein, which are used as biodegradable, injectable mucoadhesive low-viscosity pastes. |
| US12171829B2 |
Abituzumab for the treatment of colorectal cancer
Methods of treatment of colorectal cancer can include the administration of the anti-alpha-v integrin (receptor) antibody Abituzumab. Preferably, the methods of treating colorectal cancer can include treating Stage II-IV colorectal cancer, metastatic colorectal cancer, left-sided colorectal cancer and/or left-sided metastatic colorectal cancer, involving the administration of said Abituzumab to patients in need thereof. Abituzumab is also useful for the manufacture of a medicament for treating colorectal cancer, preferably colorectal cancer as defined herein. Abituzumab is further useful for the manufacture of a medicament for treating colorectal cancer in combination with suitable targeted therapy concepts, such as growth factor or growth factor receptor targeting monoclonal antibodies, and/or chemotherapy. |
| US12171828B2 |
Quil A fraction with low toxicity and use thereof
Fraction A of Quil A can be used together with at least one other adjuvant for the preparation of an adjuvant composition, where the included adjuvant components act synergistically to enhance level of immune response and have synergistic immunomodulating activity on the co-administered antigens or immunogens. Other adjuvants can comprise saponins, naturally occurring, synthetic or semisynthetic saponin molecules; e.g. saponins and saponin fractions from Quil A, cell wall skeleton, block polymers, TDM, lipopeptides, LPS and LPS-derivatives, Lipid A from different bacterial species and derivatives thereof, e.g., monophosphoryl lipid A, CpG variants, CT and LT or fractions thereof. |
| US12171819B2 |
Peptides and combination of peptides for use in immunotherapy against various cancers
The present invention relates to peptides, proteins, nucleic acids and cells for use in immunotherapeutic methods. In particular, the present invention relates to the immunotherapy of cancer. The present invention furthermore relates to tumor-associated T-cell peptide epitopes, alone or in combination with other tumor-associated peptides that can for example serve as active pharmaceutical ingredients of vaccine compositions that stimulate anti-tumor immune responses, or to stimulate T cells ex vivo and transfer into patients. Peptides bound to molecules of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), or peptides as such, can also be targets of antibodies, soluble T-cell receptors, and other binding molecules. |
| US12171812B2 |
Anti-inflammatory peptides and composition comprising the same
A peptide with anti-inflammatory activity is described, wherein the peptide comprises at least one amino acid sequence among SEQ ID NO: 2 to SEQ ID NO: 179, the peptide has above 80% homology of amino acid sequence with above-mentioned sequences, or the peptide is the fragment of the above-mentioned peptides. An inflammatory composition comprising the above mentioned peptides is also described. The peptides that have at least one amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2 to SEQ ID NO: 179 shows outstanding efficacy in both suppressing inflammation and in prophylactic means. Therefore, the composition comprising those peptides can be used as anti-inflammatory pharmaceutical compositions or as cosmetic compositions, in turn, treating and preventing a variety of different types of inflammatory diseases. |
| US12171811B2 |
Compositions for use to treat advanced glycation end products-dependent ocular diseases
The disclosure relates to the treatment of blindness due to age-related presbyopia, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy (DR) and/or diabetic macular edema (DME) in a human or animal. Age-related presbyopia is the loss of accommodation in any individual more than 40-50 years old, currently treated by reading glasses. AMD is the most common cause of irreversible loss of sight in persons >65 years in the western world. At this time, no treatment is available for the dry form of AMD. The dry form of AMD is characterized by vision threatening Drüsen, which are (sub)retinal accumulations of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) and fluorophores. DR and DME are the most common cause of irreversible loss of sight in persons <65 years in the western world. Current therapies for age-related presbyopia, AMD, DR and DME are disappointing and do not prevent the evolution to vision impairment, atrophy or blindness. The disclosure specifically relates to the administration of fructosamine-3-kinase and its cofactor(s). This results in deglycation and inactivation of AGEs and fluorophores. |
| US12171810B2 |
Angiogenesis promoter and therapeutic method
The present invention addresses the problem of providing an angiogenesis promoter capable of exerting an excellent angiogenesis promoting effect without containing any growth factor. The present invention also addresses the problem of providing a therapeutic method. An angiogenesis promoter that comprises as an active ingredient at least one member selected from the group consisting of a gelatin derivative represented by formula 1 and a crosslinked product of the gelatin derivative: In formula 1: Gltn represents a gelatin residue; L represents a single bond or a divalent linking group; and R1 and R2 independently represent a hydrocarbon group having 1-20 carbon atoms or a hydrogen atom, provided that at least one of R1 and R2 represents the aforesaid hydrocarbon group. |
| US12171807B2 |
Use of bremelanotide in patients with controlled hypertension
The present invention relates to formulations and methods for treatment of sexual dysfunction in females diagnosed with both sexual dysfunction and controlled hypertension. |
| US12171805B2 |
IL-22 FC compositions
The invention relates to compositions (e.g., pharmaceutical compositions) that include, for example, IL-22 Fc fusion proteins, methods of making the same, and methods of using the same, e.g., for the treatment of diseases (e.g., IBD). |
| US12171804B2 |
Methods of treating chemotherapy induced neutropenia using fixed doses of eflapegrastim
This disclosure provides a method of preventing, alleviating, or treating a condition (i.e., neutropenia) in a patient in need thereof, the condition characterized by compromised white blood cell production in the patient. The method includes administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a protein complex comprising a modified human granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (hG-CSF) covalently linked to an immunoglobulin Fc region via a non-peptidyl polymer at a fixed dose regardless of the patient's weight. |
| US12171800B2 |
Lyophilized formulation
Provided herein are improved formulations of tagraxofusp for lyophilization used to manufacture stable formulations of tagraxofusp for intravenous injection. |
| US12171797B2 |
Composition for ameliorating premenstrual syndrome symptoms, including chrysanthemum zawadskii extract
The present invention relates to a composition which is for preventing and ameliorating or treating premenstrual syndrome symptoms, and includes: (a) a Chrysanthemum zawadskii extract; (b) a mixture of the Chrysanthemum zawadskii extract and a malt extract; or (c) a mixture of the Chrysanthemum zawadskii extract, the malt extract, and an aloe extract. Specifically, the present compositions effectively inhibit the secretion of prolactin from pituitary cells, which is a phenomenon that appears during premenstrual syndrome, thereby increasing the secretion of progesterone, which is reduced during the luteal phase of women, and can thus be advantageously used as a composition for preventing and ameliorating or treating women's premenstrual syndrome. |
| US12171795B2 |
Recombinant rhabdovirus encoding for a CD80 extracellular domain Fc-fusion protein
The present invention relates to the field of oncolytic viruses and in particular to a recombinant rhabdovirus, such as vesicular stomatitis virus encoding in its genome for a CD80 extracellular domain Fc-fusion protein. The invention is further directed to the use of the recombinant virus in the treatment of cancer, and also to methods for producing such viruses. |
| US12171791B2 |
Cancer therapy with live attenuated bacteria
The present invention relates to the field of cancer therapy. In particular, the present invention relates to a first composition comprising a live attenuated bacterium for use in the treatment, prevention, reduction, inhibition, prevention of recurrence, or control of a neoplastic disease in a subject being or intended to be administered a second composition comprising a live attenuated bacterium, said bacterium being the same or different to that of the first composition and methods thereof. |
| US12171787B2 |
Methods and compositions for modulating angiogenesis and vasculogenesis
Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for stimulating angiogenesis, using cells descended from marrow adherent stromal cells that have been transfected with sequences encoding a Notch intracellular domain. Applications of these methods and compositions include treatment of ischemic disorders such as stroke. |
| US12171782B2 |
Formulation, use and method for broad-spectrum prophylaxis and treatment of viral infections caused by SARS-CoV-2 and other emergent viruses
EGCG-Zn2+ molecular complexes exhibit a significantly higher affinity than the EGCG molecule alone or Zn2+ alone for binding to different SARS-CoV-2 molecular targets and show virtually complete antiviral suppressive activity (>99%) against this virus in experimental models of infection. EGCG-Zn2+ complexes have a lower toxicity than EGCG alone in transfected human cells. The combination of EGCG and Zn2+, significantly improved some key pharmacokinetic parameters of EGCG in humans. Thus, these complexes can be used as a new broad-spectrum method for chemoprophylaxis or treatment of viral diseases by using formulations containing a composition of EGCG and Zn2+ or EGCG-Zn2+ complexes in sufficient amount to reach a blood concentration with antiviral effect, minimizing safety issues in humans. |
| US12171773B2 |
Inhibiting inflammation with milk oligosaccharides
A method of inhibiting inflammation with milk oligosaccharides or glycoconjugates containing the oligosaccharides. |
| US12171771B2 |
Tryptamine compositions for enhancing neurite outgrowth
Described herein are neurotrophic and nootropic compositions and methods for treating subjects with such compositions. In one aspect the composition comprises one or more tryptamines or in pure form or extracts from psilocybin containing mushrooms, or combinations thereof optionally combined with one or more phenethylamines or amphetamines in pure form or extracts from a plant or mushroom, or combinations thereof, optionally one or more erinacines or hericenones in pure form, extracts from Hericium mushroom species (e.g., H. erinaceus, H. coralloides, H. ramosum) or combinations thereof, optionally one or more cannabinoids in pure form or extracts from Cannabis sativa, Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, or Cannabis ruderalis, optionally, one or more adversive compounds, and optionally one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. |
| US12171766B2 |
Methods of treating patients suffering from brain injury and methods of increasing the value of the extended Glasgow Outcome Scale of patients suffering from brain injury
The present invention relates to methods of treating a human patient suffering from brain injury. These method may comprise (starting) administering to a selected patient within a time period of ≤12 hours or within a time period of >12 hours after the occurrence of the brain injury a therapeutically effective amount of a biopterin compound such as 4-Amino-(6R,S)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-L-biopterin. The invention also relates to methods of increasing the value of the extended Glasgow Outcome Scale (eGOS) of patients suffering from brain injury, thereby improving the condition of the patient. |
| US12171764B2 |
Treatment of a disease of the gastrointestinal tract with a JAK or other kinase inhibitor
This disclosure features methods and compositions for treating diseases of the gastrointestinal tract with a JAK or other kinase inhibitor. |
| US12171763B2 |
Methods and compositions comprising a KRASG12C inhibitor and a PD-L1 binding antagonist for treating lung cancer
Provided herein are combination therapies (compositions) and methods and uses thereof for the treatment lung cancer, where the combination therapies comprise Compound 1 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as described herein and a PD-L1 binding antagonist (e.g., atezolizumab). |
| US12171762B2 |
Sleep disorder treatment and prevention
The disclosure relates to methods for treating or preventing an Insomnia Disorder by administering to a human in need thereof a compound of formula (I), or a compound of formula (IA), (IB), or (IC), or a solvate thereof, in a daily dose of from about 0.5 mg to about 6.0 mg. In certain embodiments, such compounds effectively treat or prevent an Insomnia Disorder in the animal, while producing reduced side effects compared to previously available compounds. |
| US12171761B2 |
Vilazodone inclusion complexes, compositions and preparation thereof
Disclosed herein are inclusion complexes comprising vilazodone or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and an inclusion material, compositions and pharmaceutical formulations comprising the inclusion complexes, and methods for preparing the inclusion complexes, compositions or pharmaceutical formulations. |
| US12171759B1 |
Methods and uses for treating anhedonia
The present disclosure is directed to, among other things, methods and uses for treating anhedonia in a subject, such as a human, wherein the methods comprise administering a therapeutically effective amount of N-[4-(6-fluoro-3,4-dihydro-1H-isoquinolin-2-yl)-2,6-dimethylphenyl]-3,3-dimethylbutanamide (Compound A) to the subject in need thereof, and the uses comprise Compound A for use in treating anhedonia in a subject, such as a human. The present disclosure is further directed to various improved methods of therapy and administration of Compound A. |
| US12171756B2 |
NLRP3 modulators
The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I): wherein all of the variables are as defined herein. These compounds are modulators of NLRP3, which may be used as medicaments for the treatment of proliferative disorders, such as cancer in a subject (e.g., a human). |
| US12171753B2 |
Crystalline forms of ALDH2 modulators
Provided herein are novel crystalline forms of a compound that acts as an ALDH2 effector, processes for preparing the crystalline forms of the compound with or without coformer, and uses thereof. |
| US12171751B2 |
Methods of treating intraocular pressure with activators of Tie-2
Disclosed herein are compounds effective for activation of Tie-2 and inhibition of HPTP-beta. The compounds can provide effective therapy for eye conditions associated with angiogenesis, for example, intraocular pressure, ocular hypertension, and glaucoma. |
| US12171750B2 |
Isoxazoline parasiticide formulations and methods for treating blepharitis
Disclosed herein are methods for treating or preventing ophthalmic and dermatologic conditions in a patient, including ocular surface conditions such as blepharitis. The methods can include topically administering directly to an ocular surface of one or more eyes of a patient in need of treatment thereof an effective amount of an isoxazoline parasiticide, formamidine parasiticide, or other active ingredient, formulated into an ophthalmic composition, the ophthalmic composition further comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle. Compositions are also disclosed. |
| US12171748B2 |
Nitroimidazole formulations
The disclosure relates to nitroimidazoles and related compounds and derivatives, formulations thereof, and their use in the prevention and/or treatment of infectious disease in animals. In particular, the disclosure relates to 5-nitroimidazoles and related compounds and derivatives, formulations thereof, and their use in the prevention and/or treatment of infectious disease in animals including bacterial, viral, parasitic or fungal infections. More particularly, the invention relates to metronidazole and related compounds and derivatives, formulations thereof, and their use in the prevention and/or treatment of infectious disease caused by Clostridium species. Most preferably, the nitroimidazole is metronidazole administered in combination with berberine, or a berberine alkaloid, in a synergistic weight ratio of 1:1 or 1:2. |
| US12171747B2 |
Material and method for treating cancer
Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for sustained release of therapeutic agents for local treatment of cancer diseases involve embedding lyophilized mitomycin C in a slowly releasing biocompatible hydrogel applied to affected tissue. The mitomycin C is lyophilized in a composition using urea as a bulking agent, and the mitomycin C and the bulking agent are present in a ratio of from about 1:7 to about 1:9 in the lyophilized pharmaceutical composition. |
| US12171744B2 |
Pharmaceutical combinations for the treatment of cancer
The disclosure herein provides combination therapies for the treatment of cancers such as Leukemia, lymphoma and triple negative breast cancer. The disclosure provides combination therapies of CDK inhibitors, e.g., a CDK inhibitor represented by Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof together with a BCL-2 inhibitor or proteasome inhibitor for the treatment of cancer. |
| US12171742B2 |
Duloxetine sprinkles
The present invention relates in part a to multiparticulate sprinkle dosage form comprising duloxetine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, having higher acid resistance as compared to commercially available delayed release formulations. It further relates to various methods of administering the said multiparticulate sprinkle dosage forms. |
| US12171732B2 |
Compositions and use of N-chlorotaurine for treatment and prevention of respiratory infections
Composition and methods for treatment or prevention of a respiratory infection in a mammal, including a viral infection, like a coronavirus such as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), or variants thereof. The compositions and methods include a therapeutically effective amount of about a 1% solution of N-chlorotaurine in water. The methods include administering N-chlorotaurine by nasal spray to the nostrils, by oral spray to the throat, and by nebulizer to the lungs. |
| US12171731B2 |
Methods and compositions for the treatment of steatosis-associated disorders
The present disclosure is directed to methods of treating a steatosis- associated disorder by administering a therapeutic agent selected from a lysosomal enzyme, an autophagy-inducing agent, or a combination thereof. Steatosis-associated disorders discussed herein include GSD Ia, GSD Ib, GSD Ic, NAFLD, and NASH. Other embodiments are directed to methods of reversing steatosis, modulating autophagy, inducing autophagy, and reversing glycogen storage. |
| US12171730B2 |
Hexylamine salts and methods of using hexylamine
Salts of hexylamine, for example, hexylamine succinate and tri-hexylamine citrate and their method of production are described. The disclosure also relates to compositions comprising hexylamine, for example, for reducing appetite in a human subject, treating obesity in a human subject, preventing obesity in a human subject, preventing weight gain in a human subject, increasing fat loss in a human subject, treating an overweight human subject, increasing athletic performance in a human subject, increasing endurance in a human subject, increasing muscle strength in a human subject, improving cognitive function in a human subject, treating ADHD in a human subject, increasing sweating in a human subject, reducing reaction time of a human subject, increasing psychomotor vigilance of a human subject, enhancing memory in a human subject, increasing central nervous system activity in a human subject, and enhancing alertness, attention, concentration, and/or memory in a human subject. |
| US12171728B2 |
Mixture of resveratrol supported on metal hydroxide and non-supported pure resveratrol for treating female fertility
A formulation of a dietary supplement for the improvement of female fertility in the human species based on the use of a definite stoichiometry of resveratrol with different pharmacokinetic profiles is described. The mixture is used alone or in combination with nutrients with antioxidant properties and not, used in female subfertility such as N-acetil-cysteine; Melatonin Vitamins A, C, D, E, B2, B3, B6, B12, folic acid, inositol, zinc, selenium, Coenzyme QIO, A-lipoic acid, arginine and Lycium barbarum berry extracts. |
| US12171725B2 |
Adherence monitoring method and device
In one aspect the invention provides an adherence monitoring device for a medication delivery device, the monitoring device including at least one inductive coil sensor which includes at least one inductive controller, at least two inductive coils including a first inductive coil coupled to the housing and a second inductive coil coupled to the housing. The first inductive coil is configured to exhibit a response to an inductive change and provide a first change signal in response to an inductive change, and the second inductive coil is configured to exhibit a response to the inductive change and provide a second change signal in response to the inductive change. The monitoring device also includes a processor configured to receive sensor data from the inductive controller representative of the first and second change signals provided by the first inductive coil and second inductive coil and to compare at least one characteristic of the first change signal and the second change signal to detect the occurrence of a medication usage event or a false triggering event. |
| US12171724B2 |
Method and apparatus for manufacturing microtablets
Embodiments provide methods and apparatus for manufacturing a microtablet from a precursor material such as a pharmaceutical powder. Various embodiments provide a method which includes compressing the powder to form a compressed mass of a selected density and repeatedly compacting the compressed mass to increase the density of the compressed mass and form a microtablet. Related methods and apparatus are provided. |
| US12171723B2 |
System and method for making personalized individual unit doses containing pharmaceutical actives
Systems and methods for making and delivering personalized, medically prescribed pharmaceuticals to an individual patient are described. Individual unit doses (IUDs) of medicine may be prepared specific to the individual in need of same, by using a system, which includes a networked control system in combination with manufacturing assemblies specific to the IUDs and delivering the medicine to the patient directly from the manufacturer. |
| US12171715B2 |
Systems, methods and apparatus for differential air pressure devices
Described herein are various embodiments of differential air pressure systems and components for differential air pressure systems. The air pressure systems include a chamber for receiving at least a portion of a user's body. Pressure in the chamber can be changed to adjust force on the user's body. Described herein are various methods and related structures for sealing a user into a pressurizable chamber. Also described herein are various methods and related structures for changing the shape and/or height of the chamber. Described herein are various types and configurations of chambers and support structures for chambers. Also described herein are various methods and related systems for treating various conditions using the differential air pressure systems, including but not limited to obesity, cardiac disease, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, or Down Syndrome. |
| US12171713B2 |
Providing enhanced images for navigation
Systems and methods relating to displaying images are disclosed. In one embodiment, sensor data is received via one or more sensors of a wearable head device comprising a display, the sensor data indicative of a surrounding environment of a user of the wearable head device. An image can be determined based on the sensor data, the image corresponding to the surrounding environment. A visibility of a first portion of the image corresponding to a first portion of the surrounding environment can be enhanced. Enhancing a visibility of a second portion of the image corresponding to a second portion of the surrounding environment can be forgone. The enhanced first portion of the image and a view of the second portion of the surrounding environment can be presented concurrently via the display of the wearable head device. |
| US12171709B2 |
Stimulation device for a male penis
An example stimulation device for a male penis includes a pressure field generation device for generating a pneumatic alternating pressure field, and an applicator for applying the alternating pressure field to a portion of a penis that is to be stimulated. The applicator has a pressure chamber, which can receive an alternating pressure field generated by the pressure field generation device. The pressure chamber has an opening in a contact region of the applicator, so that the alternating pressure field can be applied directly to a portion of the penis that is to be stimulated via the opening. A sealing device is arranged on the applicator, which is configured to seal the pressure chamber against the environment when the applicator is applied to the penis. |
| US12171707B1 |
Anti-cellulite massage device
A number of portable anti-cellulite massage devices are disclosed, where the devices are handheld and have four massage rollers which each rotate upon motor-driven eccentric axles to produce synchronized motion. All four rollers produce a percussive massage force in two orthogonal directions at their contact regions with the massage-receiving surface. Each roller has a gripping surface and a slip torque mechanism which allows the roller to partially slip upon its axle during its eccentric rotation cycle. Pairs of rollers rotate eccentrically in opposing directions to produce cyclic stretching and compression forces in the plane of the massage-receiving surface. In one operating mode, the devices produce alternating rising and collapsing skin folds while being traversed along the massage-receiving surface. In an alternate operating mode, the devices may be held stationary to treat a target fascial region by alternately raising a skin fold and then flattening it. |
| US12171693B2 |
Method of correcting higher-order aberrations using laser vision correction
The disclosure provides a method for correcting higher-order aberrations including providing a laser radiation. The method also includes controlling a location of a beam focal point of the laser radiation by a system of scanners and guiding the beam focal point in such a way that the location of the beam focal point is in a cornea of an eye. The method further includes introducing the laser radiation into the cornea of the eye. The method includes cutting a lenslet, wherein a thickness of the lenslet t(X,Y) satisfies a following equation: t(X,Y)=t0+Δt(X,Y)/(n−1), where Δt(X,Y) represents a higher-order wavefront elevation and t0 represents the thickness of the lenslet having a spherical refractive power of D. |
| US12171691B2 |
Systems and methods for cross-linking treatments of an eye
An example system for corneal treatment includes an illumination system to generate cross-linking in at least one selected region of a cornea treated with a cross-linking agent by delivering photoactivating light according to one or more photoactivation parameters. The system includes a controller to receive input relating to one or more treatment parameters, which include the one or more photoactivation parameters. The controller is configured to output information for adjusting the one or more treatment parameters by (A) determining from the input, a distribution of cross-links for the at least one selected region of the cornea; (B) determining, from the distribution of cross-links, a shape change for the cornea; and (C) determining, from the shape change for the cornea, a change in vision for the subject. Responsive to the output from the controller, the illumination system is configured to adjust at least one of the one or more photoactivation parameters. |
| US12171687B2 |
Itch relieving device
An itch relieving device is disclosed, including a shell, a heating element, a first touch sensing module, a control module and a gear input module. The first touch sensing module is configured for touching a human body to generate a human body sensing signal, the control module is electrically connected with the heating element to control the heating element to be switched on or off according to the human body sensing signal, the gear input module is configured for acquiring a control action to generate a pulse signal, the control module is provided with a storage unit, the control module is electrically connected with the gear input module to change a heating gear according to the pulse signal, the control module records the current heating gear through the storage unit, and the control module controls a heating power of the heating element according to the current heating gear. |
| US12171686B2 |
Motorized bedding system and application software
A motorized bedding system includes: an acquisition unit that is capable of acquiring a setting of motorized bedding of each of users, a state of each of the users, and snoring detection information of each of the users; a computation unit that is configured to compute a sleep score based on the state of each of the users; a memory that is configured to store data including multiple sets of the setting of the motorized bedding and the sleep score associated with each of the multiple sets of the setting; and an output unit that is configured to output a recommendation setting of the motorized bedding based on the setting associated with the high-level sleep score among the multiple sleep scores stored in the memory, in which the motorized bedding system includes: a first mode where the system automatically changes the setting of the motorized bedding based on the state of each of the users; and a second mode where the system automatically changes the setting of the motorized bedding based on the snoring detection information of each of the users and, in the case where both the first mode and the second mode are activated for a certain user out of the multiple users, upon acquiring the snoring detection information of the certain user, the motorized bedding system prioritizes the second mode over the first mode for the certain user. |
| US12171683B2 |
Modular multi-positional rigid splinting device
The present invention describes a multi-positional, modular bodily limb splinting system consisting of at least one pair of rigid, shared geometry interlocking male and female splint members which allow for expedient placement and treatment of a limb injury. The male splint member includes a locking post and an adjustable locking post at one end, and the female splint member includes a locking aperture operable to receive and interlock with the locking post and a plurality of adjustable apertures operable to receive and interlock with the adjustable locking post. The male and female splint members of various lengths may be positioned into one or more of several incremental angled configurations of up to 360° to conform to the extremity injury. |
| US12171681B2 |
Using sensors to detect movement and use of braces
A brace that includes a body and a sensor device disposed in the body, where the sensor device includes a sensor that is configured to measure at least one parameter associated with a position of the housing. The brace also includes a controller communicably coupled to the sensor device. The controller can be configured to receive a plurality of measurements of the at least one parameter taken by the sensor device. The controller can also be configured to evaluate each measurement of the plurality of measurements. |
| US12171675B2 |
Transcatheter heart valve having paravalvular leakage seal
A transcatheter heart valve includes a paravalvular seal that is configured for transfemoral delivery. The valve includes a frame and the seal is formed from a plurality of outwardly extending fibers. |
| US12171673B2 |
Universal handle
There invention relates to a handle (100) for coupling to orthopaedic surgical instruments used in joint arthroplasty. The handle is universal. The handle comprises a body (102) having a proximal end (106), a distal end (104), and an open-ended channel (108) extending between the distal end and the proximal end. The channel is configured for receiving a shaft of a first orthopaedic instrument (10) such that the shaft extends completely through the handle, and the handle is in a sliding relationship with the shaft. The channel is also configured for separately and independently receiving a handle-attachment portion located at a proximal end of a second orthopaedic surgical instrument (500, 502, 504) such that the handle and the second orthopaedic surgical instrument are held in a fixed relationship. |
| US12171669B2 |
Systems and methods for filling material
Various embodiments of filling assemblies and methods are provided. The filling assembly can include a barrel and receiving block assembly configured to couple to a tube. The filling assembly can include a filling auger, wherein the filling auger is configured to rotate and translate to fill the tube with material. The method of filling a tube can include disposing flights of a filling auger within a barrel and receiving block assembly. The method can include coupling a tube to the barrel and receiving block assembly. The method can include rotating and translating flights of the filling auger within the barrel and receiving block assembly to fill the tube with material. The filling assemblies can be utilized for loading material into small diameter tubes, including small diameter tubes used for spinal fusion for delivering graft material, biologics, and/or other material to the disc space. |
| US12171662B1 |
Heart chamber reshaping and valve repair system
An implantable assembly adapted for reshaping a cardiac chamber of a heart in a patient is disclosed. The assembly is implanted by a tool having a tool proximal portion and a distal portion. The assembly includes an active anchor including an abutment portion adapted to abut against a wall of the chamber of the heart and a tether portion rotatably coupled to the abutment portion. Each of the abutment portion and the tether portion configured to independently couple with a tool. The assembly further includes an interventricular septal anchor for coupling to a septum of the heart and a tether having a working portion having a first length, extending between the active anchor and the septal anchor, and a tether proximal portion having a second length. The abutment portion is releasably locked to the tether portion and configured such that a preselected torque applied to the tether portion of the active anchor unlocks and causes a relative rotation of the tether portion with respect to the abutment portion. |
| US12171658B2 |
Catheter system for sequential deployment of an expandable implant
Systems and methods for sequential deployment of a prosthetic valve using a delivery catheter are described. The delivery catheter may include a deployment assembly including an end cone, a distal sleeve, a prosthetic support, an anchor sleeve and an anchor support. The delivery catheter may further include a handle having a manipulator including a guide that is connect to the deployment assembly with a force transmission tube. The guide may have various channels for interfacing with a protrusion of the handle and may be guided by the protrusion to sequentially deploy the prosthetic valve from the deployment assembly. For example, the guide may cause the distal sleeve to release a distal end of the prosthetic valve and subsequently cause an anchor support to release a proximal end of the prosthetic valve. |
| US12171657B2 |
Stents, valved-stents and methods and systems for delivery thereof
Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to stents, valved-stents, (e.g., single-stent-valves and double stent/valved-stent systems) and associated methods and systems for their delivery via minimally-invasive surgery. The stent component comprises a first stent section (102) a second stent section (104) a third stent section (106) and a fourth stent section (108). |
| US12171655B2 |
Methods and systems for aligning a commissure of a prosthetic heart valve with a commissure of a native valve
Methods and systems for rotationally aligning a commissure of a prosthetic heart valve with a commissure of a native valve are disclosed. In some examples, a delivery apparatus can include a first shaft configured to rotate around a central longitudinal axis of the delivery apparatus to rotationally align a prosthetic valve mounted on the delivery apparatus with native anatomy, a second shaft extending through the first shaft and having a distal end portion extending distally beyond a distal end portion of the first shaft, an inflatable balloon coupled to the distal end portion of the first shaft, and a distal shoulder mounted on the distal end portion of the second shaft and arranged within a distal end portion of the balloon. The distal shoulder comprises a base portion and a flared portion that extends radially outward from the base portion, and a radiopaque marker is disposed on the flared portion. |
| US12171651B2 |
System and method to radially constrict a stent graft
A stent graft system including a component having longitudinally extending outer surface and inner surface, the inner surface defining a lumen having a longitudinal axis, a plurality of stents distributed longitudinally along the component, and a plurality of suture loops, each suture loop attached to the inner outer surface, of the stent graft, a first suture loop spaced laterally and longitudinally relative to an adjacent suture loop when the component is in an expanded configuration, the plurality of suture loops aligned longitudinally along the stent graft when the stent graft is in a radially constricted configuration, at least one ligature having a proximal end and a distal end, the ligature extending through at least some of the plurality of suture loops, whereby tension on the at least one ligature longitudinally aligns the suture loops along the longitudinal axis of the component, thereby at least partially radially constricting the stent graft. |
| US12171647B2 |
Segmented skirted surgical mesh
A segmented skirted surgical mesh for use in reconstructing a soft tissue defect, the segmented skirted surgical mesh comprising: a base layer of surgical mesh, the base layer of surgical mesh comprising an outer edge; and a segmented continuous skirt of surgical mesh comprising an outer edge and an inner edge which defines a central opening, the segmented continuous skirt of surgical mesh being secured to the base layer of surgical mesh at the outer edge of the continuous skirt of surgical mesh, and the segmented continuous skirt of surgical mesh comprising a plurality of slits formed in the segmented continuous skirt of surgical mesh, wherein the plurality of slits extend outwardly from the inner edge of the segmented continuous skirt of surgical mesh, whereby to form a plurality of flaps of surgical mesh in the segmented continuous skirt of surgical mesh, such that at least one of the flaps of surgical mesh can be lifted away from the base layer of surgical mesh and secured to soft tissue without causing distortion of the base layer of surgical mesh. |
| US12171646B2 |
Absorbent pad for a garment
The present disclosure generally relates to an absorbent pad for use in a garment. The absorbent pad includes: a liquid impermeable barrier layer; a functional layer attached to the barrier layer, the functional layer comprising a liquid absorbent component; a liquid impermeable peripheral sealing element bonded to peripheries of the functional layer and barrier layer; and a peripheral attaching element having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion bonded to the peripheral sealing element. The second portion of the peripheral attaching element is detached from the peripheral sealing element and is arranged to be attached to a fabric body of the garment, thereby attaching the absorbent pad to the garment. |
| US12171644B2 |
System and method for making elastic panels
A system for manufacturing elastic strand nonwoven panels including an unwind module, a lamination module and a folding module. Elastic strand material is fed from cores disposed on the unwind module through rollers towards the lamination module, where the elastic strand material is attached to a nonwoven web to form an elastic strand nonwoven web. At the folding module, the elastic strand nonwoven web is folded over itself by operation of plates underneath which the elastic strand nonwoven web is fed under tension. |
| US12171643B2 |
Dressing for negative pressure wound therapy with filter
Disclosed herein are several embodiments of a wound treatment apparatus employing a wound dressing for negative pressure wound therapy and methods of using the same. Some embodiments are directed to improved wound dressing to be applied to a wound site, for example a wound dressing including a three-dimensional filter element, and methods of using the same. |
| US12171641B2 |
Dental enamel compositions with anti-inflammatory agents for animals
Provided are methods and compositions relating to a dental composition more specifically to prepare the damaged dentin of the tooth for animals and pets such as canine, feline and members of the taxonomic family Equidae prior to repair. The dental compositions include a bioactive glass and a non-aqueous solvent comprising an alcohol, anti-inflammatory and anti-pain reliever. |
| US12171637B2 |
System and methods for speeding up the healing of dental implants
Provided herein methods and systems for triggering osteogenesis and promoting osteointegration on dental implants. |
| US12171636B2 |
Buccal tube with hidden traction hook
A buccal tube includesa main body. The main body is provided with a traction hook which can move or rotate relative to the main body, and the main body is internally provided with an accommodation space. When the traction hook is not in use, the traction hook is disposed in the accommodation space. When the traction hook is in use, one end of the traction hook outwardly rotates or moves away from the accommodation space. |
| US12171635B1 |
Dental appliance with functional coating layer
A dental appliance includes a base and a coating layer. The base includes a 3D shell-shaped structure configured according to a treatment plan, polymeric materials, and unbound small molecules. The ratio of the weight of the unbound small molecules to the weight of the base is greater than a first predetermined value for improving ductility and toughness of the base. The coating layer is formed over an inner surface and an outer surface of the base. The coating layer surrounds the base and blocks movements of the unbound small molecules. |
| US12171633B2 |
Sensors for monitoring oral appliances
Systems and methods for monitoring the status of oral appliances using sensors. One or more oral appliances may include one or more sensor receiver and emitter pairs configured to collect sensor data. Each sensor receiver and emitter pair may include a sensor receiver on or in a first portion of the oral appliance(s) and a sensor emitter on a second portion of the oral appliance(s), where each sensor receiver is configured to receive a signal emitted by a corresponding sensor emitter. At least one processor may be configured to determine the status of the oral appliance(s) and determine whether to modify a treatment plan implemented by the oral appliance(s) based on the status. The status may include one or more of: user compliance, condition of the oral appliance(s), and effectiveness of the oral appliance(s). |
| US12171627B2 |
Dental articulator with quality control features
A dental articulator includes a first arm hingedly joined to a second arm about a pivot axis, where each one of the first arm and the second arm are configured to mount a dental model comprising at least one measurement element, and an inspection tool capable of checking the at least one measurable element against allowable tolerances. Each arm includes a mounting bracket having a distal portion adapted to mount the respective dental model and having a proximal portion. Each arm further has a base member having a distal portion adapted to hingedly join the first arm and the second arm about the pivot axis. The inspection tool comprises a first measurement device and a second measurement device. The first measurement device is coupled to the first arm or second arm and the second measurement device is coupled to the first arm or second arm. |
| US12171623B2 |
Devices and methods for delivering a fiducial marker
A device for providing a fiducial marker(s) within or near a target tissue (e.g. nodule, tumor or other) within a patient. The present teachings provide a system that includes a handle device, a catheter having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end of the catheter is coupled to the handle device, and a monolithic material slidably received within the catheter. The monolithic material includes a stylet comprising a proximal end and a distal end, a fiducial marker having a proximal end and a distal end, and a failure section that mechanically couples the distal end of the stylet to the proximal end of the fiducial marker. The fiducial marker is configured to transition from having a first shape state inside the catheter to having a second shape state upon expulsion from the distal end of the catheter. The failure section is configured to mechanically fail in response to experiencing a heat value greater than a predefined threshold. |
| US12171621B2 |
Calibration of multiple aperture ultrasound probes
The quality of ping-based ultrasound imaging is dependent on the accuracy of information describing the precise acoustic position of transmitting and receiving transducer elements. Improving the quality of transducer element position data can substantially improve the quality of ping-based ultrasound images, particularly those obtained using a multiple aperture ultrasound imaging probe, i.e., a probe with a total aperture greater than any anticipated maximum coherent aperture width. Various systems and methods for calibrating element position data for a probe are described. |
| US12171620B2 |
Ultrasound diagnostic apparatus and control method for ultrasound diagnostic apparatus
There are provided an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus and a control method for an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus capable of activating an ultrasound probe only by an operation of an apparatus main body and achieving power saving. The ultrasound probe includes an ultrasound unit that acquires ultrasound image data, a probe-side first communication circuit and a probe-side second communication circuit each of which performs wireless communication with the apparatus main body and which have transmission capacities different from each other and power consumptions different from each other, and a power supply controller that selects one communication circuit among the probe-side first communication circuit and the probe-side second communication circuit according to a power supply mode of the ultrasound probe and performs wireless communication with the apparatus main body by using the selected communication circuit. |
| US12171617B2 |
Systems and methods for detecting intracranial pressure and volume
It has been discovered that even mild changes in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pressure or intracranial pressure (ICP) can be detected immediately as evidenced by distortions in the ONS surface structure. Further, the changes in the ONS persist after the CSF pressure has returned to normal. The stability of ONS distortions provides a means of detecting transient changes in brain pressure even when the use of the diagnostic ultrasound is delayed. One embodiment provides systems and methods for detecting or diagnosing brain injury by detecting distortions or deformations of the ONS, preferably using ultrasound. |
| US12171611B2 |
System and method for determining respiratory induced blood mass change from a 4D computed tomography
A method for determining respiratory induced blood mass change from a four-dimensional computed tomography (4D CT) includes receiving a 4D CT image set which contains a first three-dimensional computed tomographic image (3D CT) and a second 3D CT image. The method includes executing a deformable image registration (DIR) function on the received 4D CT image set, and determining a displacement vector field indicative of the lung motion induced by patient respiration. The method further includes segmenting the received 3D CT images into a first segmented image and a second segmented. The method includes determining the change in blood mass between the first 3D CT image and the second 3D CT image from the DIR solution, the segmented images, and measured CT densities. |
| US12171603B2 |
Renal denervation ablation monitoring using perfusion angiography
An apparatus for providing patient selection and treatment guidance for ablation treatments, in particular renal denervation treatment, is provided which is adapted to derive, from two time series of diagnostic images indicative of two states of the patient, two dynamics measures in order to determine at least one index indicative of the relative difference between the first state and the second state. Based on the at least one index, it is possible to track the progression of the ablation treatment and determine if it has been completed. Further, the index may be used to select likely responders to the ablation treatment. |
| US12171596B2 |
Imaging systems and methods
The present disclosure may provide a SPECT system. The SPECT system may include a collimator including a group of first pinholes and a group of second pinholes. The group of first pinholes may be configured to remain open. The group of second pinholes may be configured to alternate between an open configuration and a blocked configuration. The collimator may be configured to allow photons to traverse through at least one group of the group of first pinholes or the group of second pinholes. The SPECT system may also include a detector configured to detect at least a portion of the photons that have traversed the collimator. |
| US12171595B2 |
Computed tomography gantry with proximity switch for detecting a zero position
In a gantry for a computed tomography device, a rotary frame is arranged on the tilt frame so that the rotary frame rotates relative to the tilt frame about an axis of rotation. The tilt frame is arranged on the support frame so that the tilt frame tilts about a tilt axis relative to the support frame, such that a tilt angle of the tilt frame relative to the support frame is changeable by a tilting movement of the tilt frame relative to the support frame about the tilt axis. The proximity switch has a proximity sensor and a reference mark, which interacts with the proximity sensor. The proximity switch is also coupled to the support frame and to the tilt frame such that the proximity switch is configured to react to an approach of the tilt angle to a reference angle. |
| US12171589B2 |
Medical packaging device, medical packaging system, method for producing a medical packaging device, and method for sterile packing of a strainer basket
A medical packaging device, packaging system, method for producing a packaging device, and method for sterile packaging of a sieve basket with a packaging device. The packaging device defines a receiving space for accommodating a sieve basket in a packaging position, and an insertion opening for inserting a sieve basket into the receiving space. The insertion opening is open in an insertion position. The packaging device is made from a flat material sheet that is folded multiple times. The receiving space has two abutting receiving space flat material sheet surface regions. The regions are delimited by at least three fold lines of the flat material sheet such that the receiving space is closed on all sides except for the insertion opening. The packaging device includes an unfolding securing device for securing the packaging device in the insertion position against being completely unfolded back into the starting position. |
| US12171585B2 |
System and method for task-less mapping of brain activity
A computing device for use in a system for mapping brain activity of a subject includes a processor. The processor is programmed to select a plurality of measurements of brain activity that is representative of at least one parameter of a brain of the subject during a resting state. Moreover, the processor is programmed to compare at least one data point from each of the measurements with a corresponding data point from a previously acquired data set from at least one other subject. The processor is also programmed to produce at least one map for each of the measurements based on the comparison of the resting state data point and the corresponding previously acquired data point. The processor may also be programmed to categorize the brain activity in a plurality of networks in the brain based on the map. |
| US12171584B2 |
Apparatus and method for estimating body component
An apparatus and a method for estimating a body component are provided. According to an example embodiment, the apparatus for estimating a body component includes: a sensor configured to obtain, from an object of a user, a first spectrum in a first concentration period of a body component and a second spectrum in a second concentration period of the body component; and a processor configured to extract a first feature vector based on the first spectrum and the second spectrum, to extract a second feature vector based on a standard spectrum and the second spectrum, and to perform first calibration by generating an estimation model for estimating the body component, generation of the estimation model being based on a similarity between the first feature vector and the second feature vector. |
| US12171581B2 |
Play therapy interaction and visualization apparatus
A microcontroller coupled to sensors integrated into a physical toy for monitoring free play activity of a human subject wherein patterns in play activity sensed by the microcontroller are graphically visualized for identification of behavioral milestones, developmental progress and/or behavioral disorders. Specifically, accelerometers detect movement of toys which determine: (1) if the toy is being played with; and (2) the intensity in which the toy is moved. Pressure sensors detect the level and location in which a child may hold a toy. Synchronized with an audiovisual record of the play therapy session and a computer-generated avatar representation of the physical object, this data is integrated to find peak levels of behavior giving clinicians more efficient analytical tools. |
| US12171580B2 |
Medical capsule including an activation circuit
A medical capsule including an electrical circuit and an internal power source for selectively supplying the electrical circuit with electrical energy, wherein at least a photosensitive element is provided for initiating a supply of electrical energy to the electrical circuit when a light signal having a predetermined intensity is irradiated and the invention related to a system comprising a medical capsule in a package, and an extracorporeal device including a light source for emitting a light beam, wherein the package of the medical capsule is adapted and provided to be permeable for the predetermined intensity. |
| US12171575B2 |
Intraoral systems and methods for sampling soft-tissue
Intraoral systems and methods including aligners having soft tissue sensors. The soft tissue sensors may detect protein biomarkers to determine effectiveness of the aligners for causing tooth movement according to a treatment plan. One or more microneedles may be configured to pass the protein biomarker to the soft tissue sensor. A processor may be configured to compare a detected level of the protein biomarker to an expected lever of the protein biomarker, and determine whether an aligner should be replaced. A bias may be configured to apply continuous force to hold the microneedle(s) against a patient's soft tissue. A controller may be configured to apply a biasing force to move the microneedles(s) from a retracted position to an extended position to penetrate the patient's soft tissue. |
| US12171574B2 |
Fastener
A fastener according to the present disclosure includes a main unit, an adjuster unit which extends from the main unit and which is capable of being elastically inflected, and a cover unit coupled to the main unit through the adjuster unit. The cover unit is configured to be, by elastic flection of the adjuster unit, both in a state apart from the main unit and in a state latched with the main unit so as to cover the main unit, and with the cover unit being in the state latched with the main unit, a side surface of the main unit and a surface of the adjuster unit are apart from each other, the surface of the adjuster unit facing the side surface. |
| US12171573B2 |
Blood vessel position display device and blood vessel position display method
A blood vessel position display device (1) includes an image processing device (31) configured to subject an image for analysis of a target part (2) to image processing to acquire blood vessel information including positions and shapes of blood vessels included in the target part (2), a selection device (32) configured to choose blood vessels as conforming blood vessels in which a parameter obtained from the blood vessel information satisfies specific conditions, an image generation device (33) configured to generate a projection image including display lines at least set to have lengths corresponding to the conforming blood vessels, and a projection device (40) configured to cause the positions of the display lines to correspond to the positions of the conforming blood vessels so as to project the projection image on the target part (2). |
| US12171569B2 |
Miscarriage identification and prediction from wearable-based physiological data
Methods, systems, and devices for miscarriage identification are described. A system may be configured to receive physiological data associated with a user that is pregnant and collected over a plurality of days, where the physiological data includes at least temperature data. Additionally, the system may be configured to determine a time series of temperature values. The system may then identify that the temperature values are lower than a pregnancy baseline of temperature values for the user and detect an indication of an early pregnancy loss of the user. The system may generate a message for display on a graphical user interface on a user device that indicates the indication of the early pregnancy loss. |
| US12171568B2 |
Neurofeedback and induction of an immune response
The present invention is directed to a method for inducing an immune response in a subject, including a step of activating neurons in the mesolimbic network of the subject by applying a neurofeedback. |
| US12171567B2 |
Methods and systems for displaying eye images to subjects and for interacting with virtual objects
A processing subsystem generates perceived images from information bearing nerve impulses that are transmitted from a subject's eye(s) to a visual processing region of the subject's brain along one or more nerves in response to the subject viewing a real-world scene. The processing subsystem generates display images based on the perceived images, and controls a display device to display the display images to the subject. In certain embodiments, the processing subsystem generates the display images by manipulating or modifying the perceived images to include virtual images, and provides a type of virtual pointing on the display images that is used to invoke one or more actions. |
| US12171566B2 |
Flexible electroencephalography headset
One variation of a system for locating electrodes on a head of a user includes a headset defining a set of electrode bodies elastically interconnected by a unique set of spring elements configured to locate the set of electrode bodies at electrode positions of the international 10-20 standard, irrespective of the size of the head of the user. The spring elements are configured to carry electrical signals between interconnected electrode bodies and ultimately to a controller. An electrode tip is mechanically and electrically coupled to each electrode body. The electrode tip comprises a thin conductive probe mounted at the distal end of an elastic beam and is configured to extend from a base of the electrode tip, bypass hair, and electrically couple to the head of the user, and an insulative boss, configured to rest on and transfer the weight of the headset to the head of the user. |
| US12171562B1 |
Electrocardiogramy patch
An apparatus is provided. A strip has first and second end sections, and a first face and second face. Two electrocardiographic electrodes are provided on the strip with one of the electrocardiographic electrodes provided on the first face of the first end section of the strip and another of the electrocardiographic electrodes positioned on the first face on the second end section of the strip. A flexible circuit is mounted to the second face of the strip and includes a circuit trace electrically coupled to each of the electrocardiographic electrodes. The apparatus includes a wireless transceiver and a battery. |
| US12171548B2 |
Multi-rate analyte sensor data collection with sample rate configurable signal processing
Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for determining an estimate of an analyte level over time. The invention includes sampling sensor data using an analyte sensor positioned at least partially subcutaneously; storing a plurality of datasets of sensor data, each at a different rate; determining an estimated analyte level based on the datasets; and outputting the estimated analyte level to a display. Numerous additional aspects are disclosed. |
| US12171544B2 |
Medical imaging tooth displacement systems and methods
The present disclosure relates to systems, computer programs, and methods employing oral cavity image capture for determining tooth displacement (e.g., for identifying patients with, or at risk for, periodontal disease). In certain embodiments, a medical imaging device or system (e.g., an intraoral scanner or other scanner) is employed to generate baseline and test scan images of at least one tooth, where the test scan is performed when the tooth in engaged with an opposing tooth in a chewing action, or is being pushed by an outside force, and the images are processed by a computer program to determine the amount of displacement of the tooth in at least one direction. |
| US12171542B2 |
Systems and methods for estimating histological features from medical images using a trained model
Systems and methods for estimating quantitative histological features of a subject's tissue based on medical images of the subject are provided. For instance, quantitative histological features of a tissue are estimated by comparing medical images of the subject to a trained model that relates histological features to multiple different medical image contrast types, whether from one medical imaging modality or multiple different medical imaging modalities. In general, the trained model is generated based on medical images of ex vivo samples, in vitro samples, in vivo samples or combinations thereof, and is based on histological features extracted from those samples. A machine learning algorithm, or other suitable learning algorithm, is used to generate the trained model. The trained model is not patient-specific and thus, once generated, can be applied to any number of different individual subjects. |
| US12171541B2 |
Magnetic resonance imaging apparatus, hyperpolarization signal obtaining method, and non-volatile computer-readable storage medium storing therein hyperpolarization signal obtaining program
A magnetic resonance imaging apparatus includes sequence controlling circuitry configured: to obtain, during a time period after excitation of a first nuclide in a hyperpolarized state but no later than before obtainment of a first magnetic resonance signal from the first nuclide, a second magnetic resonance signal from a second nuclide that is different from the first nuclide and is in a non-hyperpolarized state, by exciting the second nuclide; and to control each of gradient magnetic field waveforms so as to cause both a first sum indicating a sum of application amounts of a gradient magnetic field related to the excitation of the second nuclide and a second sum indicating a sum of application amounts of a gradient magnetic field related to the obtainment of the second magnetic resonance signal to be close to zero, no later than before the obtainment of the first magnetic resonance signal. |
| US12171538B1 |
Three-dimensional (3D) magnetic particle imaging (MPI) method and system without rotating field-free line (FFL)
A three-dimensional (3D) magnetic particle imaging (MPI) method and system without rotating a field-free line (FFL) are disclosed. In accordance with the method, an FFL is generated such that magnetic particles in a region far from the FFL enter a magnetic saturation state. Further, a non-uniform mixed-frequency excitation magnetic field parallel to the FFL is applied to generate intermodulation response signals. In addition, the intermodulation response signals are acquired, amplified and filtered. Moreover, the intermodulation response signals are transmitted to a digital signal processing unit and an image reconstruction unit, and an encoding matrix is constructed. Additionally, a one-dimensional (1D) concentration distribution of the magnetic particles is reconstructed based on the encoding matrix and an actually measured voltage signal. The FFL is driven for line-by-line scanning along a vertical plane of the FFL, thereby achieving 3D imaging. |
| US12171536B2 |
Swivel hose coupling with outer grip
A water hose coupling having a swivel grip is provided. A first coupling portion with a male threaded end integral with a first larger diameter base is connected to a second coupling portion through a freely rotating connection. The second coupling portion includes a second larger diameter base. The second coupling portion further includes a coupling protrusion integral with the second larger diameter base. The coupling protrusion may have one or more barbs to interface with a hose or a threaded female coupling to interface with a male threaded connector. The coupling is connected to an end of a hose to which accessories may be attached. An outer sleeve is connected to the first larger diameter base of the first coupling portion and can freely rotate with the first coupling portion around the remainder of the apparatus and hose. The outer sleeve acts as an ergonomic grip for users to hold and rotate when using the hose and installing accessories. |
| US12171531B2 |
Hemodynamic analysis system
Articles of manufacture, including an apparatus for detecting a hemodynamic disorder, are provided. A method may include receiving a blood pressure, including an aortic pressure and a distal coronary pressure, over a plurality of heartbeats. The method also includes determining a complement of a ratio of the distal coronary pressure to the aortic pressure for each heartbeat of the plurality of heartbeats. The method also includes determining, based on the complement of the ratio, a maximum complement of the ratio and a minimum complement of the ratio. The method also includes determining, based on the maximum complement and the minimum complement, a pressure-derived coronary flow reserve. The pressure-derived coronary flow reserve includes a ratio of the maximum complement to the minimum complement. The method also includes detecting, based on the pressure-derived coronary flow reserve, a hemodynamic disorder. |
| US12171530B2 |
Pulse transit time measuring apparatus and blood pressure measuring apparatus
A pulse transit time measuring apparatus according to one aspect includes a belt unit configured to be wrapped around a measurement site of a user, an electrocardiogram acquisition unit including electrodes provided at the belt unit and configured to acquire an electrocardiogram of the user by using the electrodes, a pulse wave signal acquisition unit including a pulse wave sensor provided at the belt unit, and configured to acquire a pulse wave signal representing a pulse wave of the user by using the pulse wave sensor, and a pulse transit time calculation unit configured to calculate a pulse transit time based on a time difference between a waveform characteristic point of the electrocardiogram and a waveform characteristic point of the pulse wave signal. |
| US12171529B2 |
Mobile ultrawideband radar for monitoring thoracic fluid levels and cardio-respiratory function
Various examples related to mobile bodily monitoring using ultra-wideband radar are provided. In one example, a method for determining a bodily characteristic includes collecting sets of reflected backscatter data for a sequence of ultra-wideband (UWB) pulses transmitted via an UWB sensor, and a corresponding calibration measurement from a calibration channel; determining reflection coefficients for each tissue interface based on the sets of reflected backscatter data; and determining a fluid level content of the lung tissue based upon the reflection coefficients. The reflection coefficients can be determined from reflection profiles based upon the reflected backscatter data for that sequence of UWB pulses and the corresponding calibration measurement. The UWB sensor can include an array of transmit (TX) and receive (RX) antenna pairs positioned on a body of a user. The reflection profile can be associated with a model of tissue layers in the body between the UWB sensor and lung tissue. |
| US12171526B2 |
Cleaning appliance
A dental treatment appliance transmits a pulsed light signal towards the oral cavity and captures images of the oral cavity from light returned from the oral cavity. A controller actuates the treatment of the oral cavity of the user depending on the captured images. |
| US12171518B2 |
Intermediaries for robots and robotic end-effectors for orthopedic surgery
Intermediaries for a robot and robotic end effector for orthopedic surgery operatively couple a surgical robot to an end effector of such a robot. The intermediaries therefor comprise means to absorb and/or counteract reactionary forces from the end effector (which end effector may, as an example, be a surgical tool) and to reduce forces that would otherwise be imparted on the robot. An intermediary comprises a sleeve of shock-absorbing material that couples the robot and end effector. Another intermediary comprises an isolation connector that provides for an indirect coupling between the robot and the end effector and includes an absorption means for absorption or dispersion of reactionary forces from the end effector. |
| US12171516B2 |
Computer-assisted tele-operated surgery systems and methods
Systems and methods for minimally invasive computer-assisted telesurgery are described. A computer-assisted teleoperated surgery system includes a teleoperated instrument actuation pod. The surgical instrument actuation pod includes a plurality of linear actuators arranged around a surgical instrument. The linear actuators engage with actuator engagement members on the instrument and so drive movable parts on the instrument. The actuation pod is mounted on a teleoperated manipulator. Instrument pod mass is close to the teleoperated manipulator to minimize the pod's inertia, momentum, and gravity effects on the manipulator. |
| US12171513B2 |
Surgical system and patient-side apparatus
A patient-side apparatus of a surgical system according to an embodiment may include: manipulator arms with multi-degree of freedom, each of which includes a distal end portion provided with a tool holding part configured to hold an elongated surgical tool; an arm base to which base end portions of the manipulator arms are attached; a base; and a positioner that includes links and joints to connect the base and the arm base such that the positioner movably holds the arm base. The links include a first link that is connected to a central portion of the arm base in a longitudinal direction of the arm base with a first roll joint arranged between the first link and the arm base. The positioner holds the arm base such that a first rotation axis of the first roll joint is inclined with respect to both a vertical direction and a horizontal plane. |
| US12171511B2 |
Sensors for touch-free control of surgical robotic systems
A surgical robotic system comprising: a surgical robotic arm having a plurality of robotic arm links and a plurality of joints operable to move according to multiple degrees of freedom; a proximity sensor coupled to the surgical robotic arm, the proximity sensor comprising a plurality of sensing pads operable to detect a movement of a nearby controlling object prior to contact with the surgical robotic arm; and a processor configured to determine a desired position of the surgical robotic arm based on the detected movement of the nearby controlling object and drive a movement of more than one of the plurality of robotic arm links or the plurality of joints to achieve the desired position of the surgical robotic arm. |
| US12171510B2 |
Techniques for detecting errors or loss of accuracy in a surgical robotic system
A surgical system and method involve a robotic system with a base and a localizer that monitors a tracker supported by the robotic system. Sensor(s) are coupled to the robotic system and/or the localizer. Controller(s) determine a relationship between the base and the localizer. The controller(s) monitor the relationship to detect an error related to one or both of the robotic system and the localizer. The controller(s) utilize the sensor(s) to determine a cause of the error. |
| US12171509B2 |
Robotic system for removing bony material from an anatomical structure
The disclosure relates to a robotic system for removing bony material from an anatomical structure of a patient, comprising:—a base (4), —an end effector (2) configured to hold a surgical tool (1), —an actuation unit (3) configured to translate the end effector relative to the base at least along one feed axis (A), —a control unit coupled to the actuation unit (3) and configured to turn off the tool (1) and command the actuation unit (3) to translate the end effector (2) along the feed axis (A) while the tool is turned off, the control unit comprising a feedback unit configured to measure a force exerted by the surgical tool (1) onto the anatomical structure during said translation of the end effector (2) and, based on the measured force, detect a contact of the tool with bony material of the anatomical structure. |
| US12171508B2 |
Robotically-controlled surgical instrument with selectively articulatable end effector
Devices and systems are provided for controlling movement of a working end of a surgical device by means of a robotic system. In one embodiment, systems and devices are provided for moving an end effector on a distal end of a surgical fastening device. Movement can include rotational movement of the end effector about an axis of the shaft, articulation of the end effector relative to the shaft, and actuation of an end effector, e.g., closing, firing, and/or cutting. |
| US12171507B2 |
Surgical tool with manual control of end effector jaws
A surgical tool of a robotic surgical device is provided that is configured to be removably and replaceably attached to an electromechanical arm of a surgical robotic system that is capable of supplying electrical power to the surgical tool when the tool is attached to the arm. The tool has an elongate shaft with an end effector having opposed jaws movable between open and closed positions. The tool also has a member configured to move distally and proximally within at least a portion of the end effector to open and close the jaws. An actuator disposed on the shaft is configured to be manually moved from a first position to a second position to cause the member to move proximally to thereby open the jaws when the surgical tool is in a mode in which it is not deriving electrical power from the surgical robotic system. |
| US12171506B2 |
Touchless control of surgical devices
Touchless control of surgical devices. One example is a method of performing a surgical procedure, the method comprising: receiving, by a touchless-interface controller, a touchless command directly identifying an operational parameter of a target surgical controller of a plurality of surgical controllers used for performing the surgical procedure; generating, by the touchless-interface controller, a command value from the touchless command; and communicating, by the touchless-interface controller, a control command to the target surgical controller of the plurality of surgical controllers based on the command value. |
| US12171499B2 |
Eye surgery surgical system having an OCT device and computer program and computer-implemented method for continuously ascertaining a relative position of a surgery object
An eye surgery surgical system includes a device for displaying a relative position of a section of a surgery object in a 3D reconstruction of a region of an eye, a device for continuously providing at least two data records relating to at least partly overlapping portions of the region of the eye and of the section of the surgery object to a computer, a computer program for continuously ascertaining the relative position of the section of the surgery object and continuously ascertaining the 3D reconstruction of the eye from the data records provided. The program includes a first routine for continuously ascertaining the relative position of the section of the surgery object and the 3D reconstruction of the region of the eye from the data records provided via a registration method and a second routine for adapting the registration method based on a criterion. |
| US12171496B2 |
Using infrared to detect proper eye alignment before capturing retinal images
Systems and methods are disclosed herein for detecting eye alignment during retinal imaging. In an embodiment, the system receives an infrared stream from an imaging device, the infrared stream showing characteristics of an eye of a patient. The system determines, based on the infrared stream, that the eye is improperly aligned at a first time, and outputs sensory feedback indicative of the improper alignment. The system detects, based on the infrared stream at a second time later than the first time, that the eye is properly aligned, and receives an image of a retina of the properly aligned eye from the imaging device. |
| US12171495B2 |
Light exposure quantification strategy for preventing light toxicity during an ophthalmic procedure
A system and method quantify light exposure of a patient retina during an ophthalmic procedure. A light source illuminates the patient retina with directed light during the procedure to produce an illuminated retina surface. A camera collects image data of the illuminated retina surface. An electronic control unit (ECU) in communication with the camera and an indicator device receives the image data, calculates a cumulative energy spectral density of the directed light falling incident upon the retina, and executes a control action indicative of possible light toxicity in response to the cumulative energy spectral density exceeding a light toxicity threshold, including activating the indicator device. The illuminated retina surface may be divided into virtual zones, with the ECU mapping the cumulative energy spectral density to the illuminated retina surface. Each of the optional zones has a corresponding cumulative energy spectral density. |
| US12171489B2 |
Electroporation system and method of energizing a catheter
The present disclosure provides electroporation systems and methods of energizing a catheter for delivering electroporation. A catheter for delivering electroporation includes a distal section and an electrode assembly. The distal section is configured to be positioned in a vein within a body. The vein defines a central axis. The electrode assembly is coupled to the distal section and includes a structure and a plurality of electrodes distributed thereabout. The structure is configured to at least partially contact the vein. Each of the electrodes is configured to be selectively energized to form a circumferential ring of energized electrodes that is concentric with the central axis of the vein. |
| US12171488B2 |
Treatment system with sensing and ablation catheter for treatment of heart rhythm disorders
A novel catheter is disclosed comprising an electrode array that is capable of switching between a sensing configuration for sensing electrical signals of biological tissue and an ablation configuration for delivery of ablation energy at a region of interest. Irrigation ports are interlaced within the electrode array to vent irrigant during an ablation procedure to; prevent excessive heating, charring of tissue, coagulation of blood, and allow for efficient delivery of ablation therapy for maximum therapy efficacy. The novel catheter includes a plurality of splines with linear portions wherein the electrodes of the electrode array are disposed. The splines are connected by connectors which include one or more bends capable of storing potential energy when the bends are elastically deformed, enabling collapse and expansion of the catheter in a sheath. Software logic associated with this catheter analyzes sensing signals to diagnose critical regions of the biological rhythm disorder, and enables directional guidance to move the catheter to critical regions for therapy. |
| US12171486B2 |
Devices and methods for clip separation
A device configured to cut leaflet tissue at a cardiac valve may comprise a guide catheter having a proximal end and a distal end, the guide catheter being positionable at a cardiac valve. The device may further include a cutting mechanism routable through the guide catheter and configured to extend from the distal end of the guide catheter, the cutting mechanism configured to cut a portion of leaflet tissue of the cardiac valve. Finally, the device may comprise a handle coupled to the proximal end of the guide catheter, the handle comprising at least one control operatively connected to the cutting mechanism such that the at least one control is configured to provide selective actuation of the cutting mechanism. |
| US12171485B2 |
Systems and methods for leaflet cutting using a hook catheter
A system configured to cut leaflet tissue at a cardiac valve may comprise a guide catheter having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the distal end of the guide catheter is steerable to a position above a cardiac valve. The system may also include a hook catheter having a proximal end and a distal end, the hook catheter configured to extend from the distal end of the guide catheter through a first orifice of the cardiac valve. Further, the system may comprise a cutting mechanism extending from the hook catheter, the cutting mechanism configured to cut a portion of leaflet tissue of the cardiac valve. Finally, the system may include a handle coupled to the proximal end of the guide catheter, the handle comprising at least one control operatively connected to the cutting mechanism. |
| US12171483B2 |
System and method for predictable deployment of a medical device
A medical device system for the delivery of energy to a region of a patient's anatomy is provided. An introducer tube defines a lumen therein and bears a first electrode. A second electrode is movable within the lumen between a retracted position and an extended position. In the retracted position, the second electrode is substantially disposed within the lumen. In the extended position, the second electrode extends at least partially beyond the distal end of the introducer tube. In one form, the introducer tube is configured to substantially hold the second electrode within the lumen in a predetermined orientation in the extended position, and the introducer tube prevents the second electrode from substantially rotating within the lumen of the introducer tube during movement into the extended position. In one form, the introducer tube is more flexible in a first plane than in a second plane. |
| US12171480B2 |
Dwell time between pulses in electrosurgical systems
Apparatus and associated methods relate to controlling electrical power of an electrotherapeutic signal that is provided to a biological tissue engaged by an electrosurgical instrument during a medical procedure. Electrical power—a product of a voltage difference across and an electrical current conducted by the engaged biological tissue—is controlled according to a therapeutic schedule. The electrotherapeutic schedule can be reduced or terminated in response to a termination criterion being met. In some examples, the termination criterion is a current characteristic, such as, for example, a decrease in current conducted by the engaged biological tissue. In some examples, the termination criterion is a biological tissue resistance characteristic, such as, for example, an increase in the biological tissue resistance that exceeds a predetermined delta resistance value. |
| US12171478B2 |
Apparatus and method for supplying coolant to a medical instrument
An apparatus for supply of coolant, particularly CO2 that is preferably provided in bottles, to cryosurgical instruments. The device may be a mechanical or thermal compression device. A pump may supply the CO2 taken from the bottle in a buffer container with a desired operation pressure. The pressure in the gas bottle can be less than the desired operation pressure. The apparatus includes a tempering device that is configured to bring the coolant to a desired temperature, particularly a temperature that is higher than the temperature in the gas bottle or in another storage container. |
| US12171476B2 |
Easy start cannulated bone screw
A surgical screw for fixation into bone or soft tissue. The surgical screw includes a cannulated body having a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of the cannulated body has a tapered tip and a plurality of threads extend around the exterior of the cannulated body. An introducer extends distally from the tapered tip and has a diameter (which can be variable or constant) which is less than a diameter of the tapered tip. The surgical screw is cannulated such that a channel extends through the body from the proximal end to (and sometimes through) the distal end. |
| US12171474B2 |
Coupling assembly for coupling a rod to a bone anchoring element, and polyaxial bone anchoring device
A coupling assembly for coupling a rod to a bone anchoring element includes a receiving part having a first end, a second end, a recess having a bottom for receiving the rod, and an accommodation space having an opening at the second end of the receiving part for accommodating a head of the bone anchoring element, and a retainer element configured to be inserted into the receiving part from the first end and to hold at least part of the head, the retainer element having a first portion and a spring portion compressible in an axial direction attached to the first portion. When the retainer element is in the accommodation space in a first position, the spring portion extends in the axial direction from the first portion of the retainer element to an axial position between the first end of the receiving part and the bottom of the recess. |
| US12171473B2 |
Osteotomy plate and method for performing an osteotomy procedure using the same
A fixation plate for securing together adjacent first and second bone sections of a bone with a bone cut extending thereinbetween, the fixation plate comprising: a first fixation portion having a bone interface side superposable against the first bone section and a second fixation portion extending away from the first fixation portion, the second fixation portion including a holding portion shaped to conform to an outer surface of the second bone section when superposed thereto and when the first and second bone sections are at a predetermined angular orientation relative to each other such that a snug fit of the second bone section with the holding portion provides an indication that the first and second bone sections are at the predetermined angular orientation relative to each other. |
| US12171472B2 |
Tension band systems and methods
A bone fixation assembly may include an elongate fixation member and a flexible tensioning element. The elongate fixation member may include a central longitudinal axis, a distal portion couplable to a first bone fragment of a bone, and a proximal portion couplable to a second bone fragment of the bone to provide fixation of the second bone fragment relative to the first bone fragment. The flexible tensioning element may be couplable to the proximal and distal portions of the elongate fixation member to secure the elongate fixation member to the bone. The flexible tensioning element may be configured to span a bone fracture intermediate the first bone fragment and the second bone fragment to preload the bone fracture in compression to resist tensile force imparted across the bone fracture, thereby maintaining fixation of the first bone fragment relative to the second bone fragment. |
| US12171471B2 |
Bone screw kit
A bone screw kit includes a support member, a screw, an extension sleeve, a connecting rod, a locking screw, a screw driver and an extension sleeve remover. The support member has two wings. An external wall of one axial end of the screw driver has ribs and one first snap. The first snap has oppositely a first outer diameter and a second outer diameter less than the first outer diameter. A through hole having a second snap is disposed on the locking screw furnished thereinside with grooves. The second snap has a first inner diameter less than the first outer diameter but larger than the second outer diameter. The locking screw and the screw driver are disposed in the support member and the extension sleeve. The extension sleeve having two extension wings sleeves the support member. Engagement structures are provide to engage the wing and the inner extension wing. |
| US12171470B2 |
Surgical fixation systems, methods, and devices
A spinal stabilization system includes a plurality of anchors and at least one bridge. Each anchor includes a clamp configured to engage an anatomical element, the clamp movable between a fully open position and a fully closed position; a locking screw configured to selectively prevent the clamp from being moved into the fully open position; and a bridge interface. The at least one bridge is a rigid member having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, each of the first end and the second end having an anchor interface. The bridge interface is configured to receive the anchor interface. |
| US12171463B2 |
Contrast agent generation and injection system for sonographic imaging
The present invention comprises methods and devices for generating and providing contrast medium for sonography of structures such as ducts or cavities. The invention provides for creation of a contrast medium comprising detectable acoustic variations between two phases, for example, a gas and a liquid. Sonography is the primary means of imaging but other conventional detection means may also be employed with the present invention. |
| US12171462B2 |
Introducer devices and methods of use thereof
Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to a medical implant introducer (100) and methods of its use. The introducer (100) may include a handle (120), an implant-holding cavity disposed distally from the handle (120), a fluid supply conduit (122) fluidly coupled to an interior portion of the implant-holding cavity, and a distal nozzle (110) having a proximal portion, a distal portion, a middle portion in between the proximal portion and the distal portion, the middle portion having a tapered profile such that the proximal portion is larger than the distal portion, and a distal opening (112), wherein an implant in the implant-holding cavity may be expelled from the introducer (100) through the distal opening (112). |
| US12171458B2 |
System, device, and method for interrupted dual action (sanding and cutting) forces with continual maceration and aspiration
A rotational atherectomy device includes a drive shaft, a cutter mechanism coupled to the drive shaft and configured to cut occlusive material from a lesion, and a multi-stage macerator coupled to the drive shaft and configured to macerate cut occlusive material into a fine slurry. Successive stages of the multi-stage macerator macerate the cut occlusive material into successively smaller particles, which are moved proximally through a lumen of a sheath of the device that surrounds the drive shaft proximal to the macerator. The device may include a movable cutter mechanism guard that is passively rotatable between a first position in which it covers the cutter mechanism and a second position in which it exposes the cutter mechanism. One or more features of the device may limit a depth to which the cutter mechanism is able to cut the occlusive material to reduce a likelihood of undesirable tissue dissection. |
| US12171456B2 |
Apparatus for rotating medical devices, systems including the apparatus, and associated methods
A rooter includes a rotatable element, an actuator for causing the rotatable element to rotate, and a coupling feature for rotatably coupling an elongated medical instrument to the rotatable element. The rotatable element may be at least partially contained within the interior of a housing or another element that remains substantially stationary as the actuator causes the rotatable element to rotate. The rooter may be used with a variety of elongated medical instruments, such as wires, mascerators, needles, drill bits, trocars, catheters, tubes and other elongated instruments that are used to enable or effect medical procedures within the body of a subject. The rooter may be used for a variety of purposes, including, without limitation, the introduction of an elongated medical instrument into the body of a subject or its removal from the subject's body; removing, breaking up, or eliminating obstructions (e.g., blood clots, plaques, etc.) from the body of a subject; and obtaining samples from a subject's body. |
| US12171455B2 |
Method and apparatus for damage and removal of fat
Exemplary embodiments of method and apparatus are provided for damaging and/or removing portions of subcutaneous fatty tissue while leaving the overlying dermal layer of the skin substantially undamaged. One or more hollow needles can be provided that include an arrangement within the lumen configured to retain or damage portions of fatty tissue that enter the lumen. Properties of the needle can be selected such that the needle can be inserted into skin and pass through the dermal layer, allowing fatty tissue to enter the distal portion of the lumen as it is advanced further, and then leaving the dermis undamaged when withdrawn. Such exemplary apparatus can include a plurality of such needles, a reciprocating arrangement to mechanically advance and withdraw the one or more needles, and/or a vibrating arrangement. |
| US12171454B2 |
Curved ultrasonic transmission member having improved vibration control
A vibration transmission member for an ultrasonic treatment tool includes: a main body including a central axis, a distal end (DE), and a proximal end (PE), a center moving portion (CMP) at a distal side of a node where the DE meets the CMP, the node being at a most DE of the main body, and a curved portion (CP) at a distal side of the CMP. In a direction from a PE of the CP toward a DE of the CP, the CP is curved in a first direction. The center of gravity of the CMP moves along the CMP toward the DE of the CMP, the center of gravity moves relative to the central axis in a second direction. The CP extends from the DE of the main body to the PE of the CP. The CP includes a plurality of notches along a periphery of the CP. |
| US12171449B2 |
Thrombectomy and stenting system
A design capable of both mechanical thrombectomy and stenting for treating occlusions in the cerebral vasculature provides for a three-catheter setup. The first outer catheter has the largest diameter and can serve as a guide catheter while also being a sheath for the other catheters. The second deployment catheter can be configured for the aspiration of occlusions and can include a stepped or recessed section proximal of the distal tip that can act as a housing for a braided expandable stent. The outer diameter of this stepped section can be lined with an inflation device on top of which the braided stent sits. Internal to the second deployment catheter is a microcatheter which can deliver mechanical thrombectomy devices to the target site to retrieve an occlusion in the vessel, after which the stent can be expanded and implanted in the vessel. |
| US12171442B2 |
Fusion systems, instruments, bone plates and methods of use
Instruments, implants, bone plates, systems and methods for correcting bone deformities and fractures in the lower extremity and applying compression across joints to be fused are disclosed. Specifically, targeting instruments, implants, bone plates, systems and methods used for correcting bone deformities and/or fractures in the foot and applying compression across joints to be fused are disclosed. |
| US12171439B2 |
Protected drill
A protected drill is disclosed. The drill may include a housing, and a drill bit disposed at a distal end of the drill. The drill may have a rotatable drive shaft that is configured for coupling to a driver and a main shaft portion extending in a longitudinal direction through the housing. The drill may further include an angled tip portion disposed at a distal end of the drill, and the angled tip portion may be angled with respect to the longitudinal direction and define a drilling axis of the drill bit. The drill may further include a mechanism configured to transfer a rotational force applied to drive shaft through the angled tip portion to the drill bit. The drill may further include a sleeve configured to protect adjacent structures from lateral edges of the drill bit when the drill bit is rotating. |
| US12171438B2 |
Recapturable left atrial appendage clipping device and methods for recapturing a left atrial appendage clip
A recapturable external LAA exclusion clip system includes a clip comprising first and second clip struts, at least one of the struts having a connector interface comprising a first portion of a lock, and a delivery device comprising a handle and an end effector. The handle comprises jaw and lock controls. The end effector is connected to the handle and comprises a clevis and first and second jaws. The jaws are connected to the clevis and operatively connected to the jaw control to actively articulate at least one of the jaws with respect to the other. At least one of the jaws has a connector comprising a second portion of the lock operatively connected to the lock control to removably lock with the first portion of the lock. The first and second portions of the lock have a locked state and are configured to unlock the locked state upon actuation of the lock control. |
| US12171435B2 |
Endovascular device configured for selective narrowing
An endovascular device, including an elongated flexible sheath defining a lumen with an inner opening sized for enabling selective advancement of an endovascular instrument therethrough, the sheath having at least a first region and a second region; an electrode within the first region of the sheath; and a constrictor associated with the first region of the sheath, the constrictor being configured, while at least the first region and the second region of the sheath are positioned within a body and in response to an input received from outside the body, to reversibly narrow the lumen of the sheath in an area adjacent the electrode to thereby bring the electrode into contact with an adjacent portion of the endovascular instrument. |
| US12171432B2 |
Closure apparatuses and methods for ulcers and irregular skin defects
An apparatus for closing a surgical incision comprises left and right base panels, a plurality of closure components, and a plurality of left and right axial supports coupled to the respective base panels. The closure components couple the left and right base panels to each other laterally and have left and right ends coupled to the respective base panels. The closure components are positioned laterally across the left and right panels, the left axial supports are disposed between pairs of left closure component ends, the right axial supports are disposed between pairs of right closure component ends, and the left and right axial supports are offset from one another such that a serpentine arrangement of consecutive closure components and axial supports is formed. The apparatus can be made of antimicrobial materials or materials impregnated with antimicrobial agents. A flexible adhesive cover can be provided over the apparatus when in use. |
| US12171428B2 |
Firing member tracking feature for surgical stapler
An apparatus includes a shaft assembly, an end effector, and a drive member visualization assembly. The end effector includes a first jaw, a second jaw, a staple cartridge, and a drive member capable of actuating along a firing stroke to fire a plurality of staples out of the staple cartridge or to sever tissue. The drive member visualization assembly provides an electronic indication linked to a physical location of the drive member within the upper jaw and the lower jaw during the firing stroke. |
| US12171424B2 |
Endoscope attachment mechanism for use with suture based closure device
A suture assembly includes a translation assembly that is axially translatable within a working channel of an endoscope and is adapted to releasably secure and/or release a needle and a distal end cap that is securable to an end of the endoscope and is adapted to releasably secure and/or release the needle in order to pass the needle back and forth between the translation assembly and the distal cap. An attachment mechanism configured to releasably secure the distal endcap to an end of the endoscope. |
| US12171422B2 |
Soft tissue fixation device and methods
Filamentary fixation devices may be used in a variety of surgical procedures to secure soft tissue to bone. The present invention provides various devices, systems, kits and instrumentation for performing such surgical procedures including preparation of soft tissue and bone, preparation and manipulation of such filamentary fixation devices, and insertion and utilization of the fixation devices within a patient's anatomy. In one embodiment, a method for securing soft tissue to bone, the method includes accessing the soft tissue and the bone, passing a filament through the soft tissue, preparing a bore hole in the bone, loading the filament into a filamentary fixation device, implanting the filamentary fixation device, with the filament, into the bore hole, and tensioning the filament so that the filamentary fixation device and filament are secured within the bore hole. |
| US12171421B2 |
Joint gap balancing lever and methods of use thereof
A joint distraction lever includes a lever body, a projection coupled to the lever body such that the projection is movable relative to the lever body, and a force sensor positioned between the lever body and the projection and configured to measure a force of the projection on the lever body. |
| US12171420B2 |
Surgical retraction system
An example retraction system includes a first retraction assembly, the first retraction assembly including a first arm coupled to a rack, a second arm coupled to the rack, a first retractor blade coupled to the first arm and a second retractor blade coupled to the second arm. The retraction system also includes a second retraction assembly, the second retraction assembly including a carriage configured to engage a blade post having a blade coupled to a distal end and a handle coupled to a proximal end, the blade post adjustable relative to the carriage. The retraction system also includes a third retractor blade coupled to the blade post. |
| US12171416B2 |
Methods and devices for cervical cell and tissue sampling
The present invention comprises methods and devices comprising a cutting element used to contact circumferentially and longitudinally the surface walls of the endocervical canal to provide for broad and complete contact of the intended surface with the device, resulting in attainment of a sufficient volume and comprehensive tissue sample for analysis as an endocervical curettage or screening pap smear. The device may provide for a reservoir for the obtained sample to be contained when removing from the cervical canal and vagina. The device may be comprised of a detachable means or be of a material that allows the user to cut the sampling head of the device for placement in collection means to maximize the amount of tissue or cells being sent to the laboratory for analysis. |
| US12171410B2 |
Endoscope observation window cleaning
One or more devices, systems, methods, and storage mediums for imaging and more particularly to minimally invasive medical devices, such as, but not limited to, spectrally encoded endoscopy (SEE), endoscopy, and/or other catheter-related apparatuses and systems, methods, and storage mediums for use with same, are provided herein. One or more devices, systems, methods and storage mediums may be for characterizing, examining and/or diagnosing, and/or measuring viscosity of, a sample or object in application(s) using an apparatus or system that includes, in one or more embodiments, an in-situ optics observation window or lens cleaning apparatus or system that provides a technique(s) for cleaning the medical device optic(s) without removing the medical device during a surgical procedure. |
| US12171409B2 |
Wireless endoscope
Disclosed embodiments relate to an endoscopic camera and methods for operating the camera. In one embodiment, the endoscopic camera includes a grip region to facilitate holding by a user. The camera may also include a mechanism for correcting improperly exposed video signals by modulating illumination parameters. |
| US12171407B2 |
Atherectomy catheter drive assemblies
A drive assembly for driving an imaging catheter has a rotatable fiber and a rotatable drive shaft. The drive assembly includes a fiber optic rotating junction and a motor configured to rotate the rotatable portion of the fiber optic rotating junction. In some embodiments, the drive assembly includes a sensor configured to detect a rotational position of the fiber optic rotating junction and a processor configured to obtain the detected rotational position and stop the motor only when the fiber optic rotating junction is in a predetermined rotational position. In some embodiments, the motor includes a hollow shaft through which at least a portion of the fiber optic rotating junction extends. |
| US12171406B2 |
Endoscope comprising an articulated bending section body
An articulated bending section body has a number of segments including a proximal end segment, a distal end segment and a number of intermediate segments. Each intermediate segment has a central passage adapted in cross-sectional shape to receive and support the exterior surface of a bendable tubular member providing a working channel of the endoscope. The cross-sectional shape includes a number of sectors of a circular periphery having a shared center and the same radius, the total length of the sectors being longer than half of the circular periphery. The cross-sectional shape comprises at least one outwardly extending lobe. The exterior surface of the bendable tubular member providing the working channel of the endoscope forms a closed lumen adjacent but separated from the working channel of the endoscope. |
| US12171405B2 |
Endoscope
To achieve an accurate bending operation in a specific direction on a joystick-type bending lever, an endoscope includes: a bending operation mechanism including a bending lever configured to be tilted in all directions including a first direction, a second direction, a third direction, and a fourth direction corresponding to bending directions in up, down, left, and right directions, respectively, of a bending portion; a long hole provided in the bending operation mechanism; and an engagement pin provided on an operation portion and configured to engage with the long hole. The engagement pin is guided into the long hole and the bending operation mechanism is supported such that the bending operation mechanism is movable relative to the operation portion. |
| US12171402B2 |
Endoscope having a relay
Provided is an endoscope that allows improving assembly workability to assemble various types of conduits inside an insertion portion and facilitating maintenance. The endoscope includes an insertion portion, a hand operating unit coupled to the insertion portion, a plurality of conduits disposed inside the insertion portion and the hand operating unit, a base plate as a fixing member fixedly disposed to the hand operating unit, and a relay portion (a first relay portion and a second relay portion) that relays the plurality of conduits. The relay portion has a structure fixable to the base plate. |
| US12171398B2 |
Systems and methods for high-speed data transmission across an electrical isolation barrier
An illustrative system includes first and second electrical circuits, a free space optics interface assembly, and a feedthrough assembly. The free space optics interface assembly may include an optical transmitter having an input that is electrically coupled to the first electrical circuit, and an optical receiver having an output that is electrically coupled to the second electrical circuit. The feedthrough assembly electrically connects the input of the optical transmitter to the first electrical circuit and includes a first conductive receptacle electrically coupled to a first input pin of the optical transmitter, a second conductive receptacle electrically coupled to a second input pin of the optical transmitter, a first conductive pad providing electrical connection of the first input pin of the optical transmitter to the first electrical circuit, and a second conductive pad providing electrical connection of the second input pin of the optical transmitter to the first electrical circuit. |
| US12171397B2 |
Endoscope system and method of operating the same
Violet light and green light are mixed and emitted at a first light amount ratio. A contrast difference value ΔC1 of first mixed color light emission between a blood vessel contrast of a blue image of first mixed color light emission and a blood vessel contrast of a green image of first mixed color light emission at a specific blood vessel depth satisfies a first condition, and a cross-point blood vessel depth VD1 of first mixed color light emission corresponding to a cross-point CP1 between the blood vessel contrast of the blue image of the first mixed color light emission and the blood vessel contrast of the green image of the first mixed color light emission satisfies a second condition. |
| US12171394B2 |
Dirt collecting box assembly, maintenance station and cleaning system
A dirt collecting box assembly includes a dirt collecting box and a separating device. The dirt collecting box defines a dirt inlet, an air outlet, and a cavity, and the cavity communicates between the dirt inlet and the air outlet. The separating device is installed in the cavity of the dirt collecting box and is close to a top of the cavity. The separating device communicates between the dirt inlet and the air outlet. The air outlet communicates a fan assembly, and the fan assembly is configured to generate negative pressure through the air outlet, such that waste water enters the separating device via the dirt inlet under the negative pressure, and enters the cavity of the dirt collecting box after solid-liquid separation of the separating device. |
| US12171393B2 |
Surface cleaning apparatus
A surface cleaning apparatus has a cyclone bin assembly having a cyclone chamber. The cyclone chamber with a physical filtration member defining the cyclone air outlet. The physical filtration member has an outer wall wherein at least a portion of the outer wall is porous and a plurality of ribs is spaced around the outer wall. The ribs have a radial inner side that has an inner width in the direction of rotation and a radial outer side that has an outer width in the direction of rotation that is narrower than the inner width. |
| US12171391B2 |
Cleaning robot
Disclosed is a cleaning robot. The cleaning robot includes a body, a traveling assembly, a rolling brush assembly, a dust suction assembly, a mopping assembly, and a universal wheel. The traveling assembly, the rolling brush assembly, the dust suction assembly, the mopping assembly, and the universal wheel are all arranged on the body. The dust suction assembly includes a dust box. The rolling brush assembly is configured for sweeping garbage on a ground. The dust box is configured for receiving garbage swept by the rolling brush assembly. In an advancing direction of the cleaning robot, the dust box is arranged in front of the rolling brush assembly, and the mopping assembly and/or the universal wheel is arranged behind the rolling brush assembly. |
| US12171390B2 |
Dishwasher
A dishwasher and method for treating dishes according to a cycle of operation, the dishwasher comprising a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber and a dish rack movably received within the treating chamber. The dishwasher configured for receiving dishes for treatment during the cycle of operation, and moveable relative to the tub. A sprayer located within the treating chamber, configured to emit spray into the dish rack, where a diverter and thermally-responsive actuator within the sprayer can change the direction of the spray. |
| US12171385B2 |
Base station and cleaning equipment
Disclosed are a base station and a cleaning equipment. The base station includes: a first box defined with a sewage inlet for solid-liquid mixed garbage to enter the first box; a second box communicated with the first box, for receiving liquid garbage from the first box; a cyclone separator communicated with the first box; and a fan communicated with the cyclone separator, the fan is configured to drive an external airflow into the first box from the sewage inlet, and drive the external airflow to enter the fan after passing through the cyclone separator, such that the solid-liquid mixed garbage enters the first box through the sewage inlet. |
| US12171383B2 |
Autonomous coverage robot sensing
An autonomous coverage robot detection system includes an emitter configured to emit a directed beam, a detector configured to detect the directed beam and a controller configured to direct the robot in response to a signal detected by the detector. In some examples, the detection system detects a stasis condition of the robot. In some examples, the detection system detects a wall and can follow the wall in response to the detected signal. |
| US12171379B2 |
Toilet paper holder
Provided is a toilet paper holder that enables a user to easily pull out toilet paper from an accommodated large roll. In this toilet paper holder, a weight member 12 is caused to move upward by tension that is exerted on toilet paper 2a when the toilet paper 2a is pulled out from a paper cutter 15, and when the tension is released as a result of the paper cutter 15 cutting the toilet paper 2a, the weight member 12 moves downward under its own weight, so that the toilet paper 2a is pulled out from the roll case 10. |
| US12171378B2 |
Systems and methods for monitoring toilet paper rolls
A system includes a local device and a remote computing system. The local device is disposed in a toilet paper dispenser and includes a sensor and a first processor. The sensor is configured to measure a distance to a toilet paper roll. The first processor is configured to calculate, using the measured distance to the toilet paper roll, a percentage of toilet paper remaining on the toilet paper roll. The first processor is further configured to transmit, when it is determined that the percentage of toilet paper remaining is less than a minimum threshold, sensor data across a wireless communications network. The remote computing system includes a second processor configured to receive the sensor data and send an alert for display on a user device in response to receiving the sensor data. |
| US12171374B2 |
Blender system with rotatable blade assembly
A blender system includes a container having a rotatable blade assembly therein, a lid covering an open end of the container, and a base with a motorized unit. When the container is coupled with the base, the motorized unit is adapted to drive rotation of the rotatable blade assembly. The lid includes a hinged actuator lever adapted to actuate the motorized unit. A detent extends from the hinged actuator lever and passes through a series of apertures and presses against a slidable actuator shaft disposed in the container and maintained in its position by a spring force, thereby depressing a switch for the motorized unit. A rotatable blade system includes cutting blade(s) and crushing blade(s). The crushing blade extends longitudinally outwardly from a hub. When the hub rotates in a first direction or second direction opposite the first direction, a face of the crushing blade is leading or trailing, respectively. |
| US12171371B2 |
Tortilla fryer
A tortilla fryer incorporating a plurality of cone pairs, each cone pair among the plurality of cone pairs including an inner cone which is horizontally received within an outer cone; the tortilla fryer further incorporating a support frame, wherein each cone pair is fixedly attached to and supported within the support frame; the tortilla fryer further incorporating cone binding chain and spring arm assemblies which operatively interconnect the support frame and the cone pairs' inner cones, the chain and spring arm assemblies resisting horizontal movements of the inner cones out of the outer cones. |
| US12171369B2 |
Air fryer cooking appliance
A method and apparatus for an air fryer cooking appliance. The air fryer cooking appliance may include an upper body and a lower body configurable between at least one stowed position and at least one deployed position. The upper body may include a heating device and an air circulating device. The lower body may include a food container. The food container may receive the upper body in the stowed position. |
| US12171366B1 |
Food and beverage preparation sequence recording and playback
The present disclosure relates to the operation of a kitchen appliance (100). A processor (122) receives (220) a stored sequence of user settings and at least one recorded parameter, and applies (226) the stored sequence of user settings to the kitchen appliance. A sensor (140) senses at least one sensed parameter while the stored sequence of user settings is applied to the kitchen appliance (100). The processor (122) determines (228) a difference between the at least one sensed parameter and corresponding recorded parameter(s) and, if the determined difference exceeds a difference threshold, adjusts (234) at least one user setting applied. |
| US12171363B2 |
Beverage brewing apparatus with nozzle exterior cleaning
An apparatus (900) is provided for the preparation of a beverage, including at least one beverage outlet nozzle (910) for discharging the beverage into a beverage container (940), characterized in that the apparatus includes a cleaning structure (100) for cleaning an exterior surface of the beverage outlet nozzle. With such cleaning structure, residues and ingredients of beverages may be removed from the exterior surface of the beverage outlet nozzle. |
| US12171362B2 |
Beverage maker
A beverage maker includes a body and a cover movably attached to the body. The body includes therein (among other components), a hot liquid generator (HLG) having a tank, an inlet for receiving liquid into the tank and an outlet, at least one heater in thermal communication with the liquid in the HLG tank, and a discharge port in fluid communication with the outlet of the HLG for discharge of the liquid. The cover is movably attached to the body between a closed position and an open position. At least one valve permits the discharge of the liquid via the discharge port in a closed position of the cover. The at least one valve is mechanically actuated by the cover in the open position of the cover to substantially prevent the discharge of the liquid via the discharge port. |
| US12171361B2 |
Hybrid receptacle beverage brewing system
A system for preparing a brewed beverage from at least one flavorant includes a housing, a receptacle connectable to the housing for holding the at least one flavorant and a reservoir connectable to the housing. The receptacle including a first fluid inlet and a second fluid inlet and a first fluid flow path fluidly connects the reservoir to the first fluid inlet and a second fluid flow path fluidly connects the reservoir to the second fluid inlet. |
| US12171359B2 |
Method of regulating temperature for sous vide cooking and apparatus therefor
A method of regulating the temperature of a cooking liquid during sous vide cooking in a cooking vessel on a burner of a cooktop includes setting a desired cooking temperature and measuring the temperature of the cooking liquid inside the sous vide cooking vessel at a plurality of predetermined time intervals with a first temperature sensor mounted on an interior surface of a wall of the sous vide cooking vessel. The temperature of the cooking liquid is compared to the desired cooking temperature at each of the predetermined time intervals. The energy output of the burner is controlled based on the difference between the temperature of the cooking liquid and the desired cooking temperature. A cooking vessel and system for sous vide cooking using this method are also disclosed. |
| US12171357B2 |
Smart Christmas tree
A decorative artificial tree comprising: a base stand; a plurality of connectable trunk sections; a plurality of leaved branch sections connectable to the trunk sections; a decorative object; a microcontroller; and, a motorised rotary mechanism comprising a support bar connected thereto, at one end of the support bar there is a counterweight, at the opposing end of the support bar the decorative object is attached; such that, in use when the motorised rotary mechanism is activated, the decorative object travels around the decorative tree. |
| US12171356B1 |
Packaging container for bread and wine for communion that includes sanitary structure
Disclosed is a packaging container for bread and wine for Communion that includes a sanitary structure which includes: a first storage portion which has a structure forming a storage space of a predetermined volume in which wine is able to be stored and having an open upper surface; a second storage portion which is rotatably mounted on the upper surface of the first storage portion; a first sealing film in the form of a transparent thin film that is mounted to seal the upper surface of the second storage portion and made of an elastic material having a predetermined elastic restoring force; a second sealing film in the form of a thin film that is mounted to seal a lower surface of the second storage portion and made of the elastic material having the predetermined elastic restoring force; a first tearing; and a second tearing portion. |
| US12171354B2 |
Removable footwear accessory for foot and ankle support while driving
A removable footwear device is provided to support a foot and ankle of a user. The device includes a footwear retaining mechanism configured to releasably retain a heel portion of a footwear article, while not retaining an arch portion and a toe portion of the footwear article. The device also includes a support base configured to support the foot and ankle, and to raise the foot to a position for operating a motor vehicle. The footwear retaining mechanism is mounted to the support base. |
| US12171351B2 |
Systems and methods related to fluid container mounting and support
Systems and methods directed to container support and/or retention include a ring coupled to a handle, the ring defining a container through-hole. The ring is rotatably coupled to the handle and/or the ring is adjustable in its effective diameter. Mounting structure in the form of a cooperative and mating rail and slot combination is provided to secure the handle to a receiver, the receiver being secured to a substrate. |
| US12171350B2 |
Temperature-regulation receptacle system
A temperature-regulation receptacle system, the system comprising: a receptacle system defining a recess for receiving a stemless drinking vessel, the receptacle system including: an outer receptacle, and an inner receptacle that is removably couplable to the outer receptacle, wherein the receptacle system comprises a top end portion, a bottom end portion, an inner wall portion, and an outer wall portion, the top end portion defining an opening of the recess, wherein at least a portion of the outer wall portion is continuous about the outer receptacle, wherein the inner wall portion extends between the top end portion and the bottom end portion, the inner wall portion having at least one curved surface between the top end portion and the bottom end portion. |
| US12171348B2 |
Bottle with automatic orienting handle assembly
Embodiments relate to a self-orienting handle assembly that is oriented in a predetermined direction relative to a lid when the lid is screwed onto a container. The handle assembly includes a locking structure that locks onto a counterpart locking structure of the lid as the lid is screwed onto the container. The locking structure may include at least one of a protrusion or a notch, and the counterpart locking structure may have an inverse shape. When the lid is screwed onto the container, the locking structure engages the counterpart locking structure and cause the handle assembly to rotate with the lid. When the lid is screwed onto the container, the locking structure locks onto the counterpart locking structure, and thereby prevents the handle assembly from rotating relative to the lid. |
| US12171344B1 |
Foldable breathe-through sleep structure
A foldable breathe-through mattress comprises a foldable base frame, a top frame assembly, a flexible mat, and a topper, the top frame assembly may comprise a first arm, a second arm, a first frame clip, and a second frame clip. The first and second frame clips are generally attachable to the foldable base frame and the first and the second arms are generally attached by hinges to the first and the second frame clips. The flexible mat may be removably attached to a bottom of the foldable base frame. The topper may be removably attached to the first and the second arms of the top frame assembly. |
| US12171339B2 |
Sleep system with modular foundation
An articulable sleep system has a first head section, a second head section, and a joined leg section that are each separably articulable. A head motor system includes first and second head motors operably connected to the first and second head sections. A leg motor system includes first and second leg motors operably connected to the joined leg section. A first user controlling device is hard wired to each of the first head motor, the first leg motor, and the second leg motor. A second user controlling device hard wired to each of the second head motor, the first leg motor, and the second leg motor. |
| US12171335B1 |
Apparatus for rapid deployment of a firearm
An apparatus for secured concealment of a firearm allowing rapid deployment of same. A firearm is conveniently stored in a secure location while being concealed from view. The firearm may be quickly retrieved by releasing or triggering a mechanism which rapidly deploys the firearm to a position in which the grip is projected outward from the concealed location for an ambidextrous draw. |
| US12171325B2 |
Unit dose oral cleaning device and product dispensing system
An oral care product dispensing system includes a container and a plurality of individually packaged items arranged in an organized fashion according to a predetermined treatment plan. At least one of the individually packaged items, or the packages in which it is contained, may be identified with a predetermined time for use. The plurality of individually packaged items may be arranged sequentially according to the predetermined time for use, such as meals, times of day, days, or intervals. |
| US12171323B2 |
Vacuum pouch for athletics
A pouch or pocket may act as a container and may be used to securely hold objects (e.g., cell phone, keys, wallet, etc.) during athletic activity (e.g., running). The pouch may be a standalone item or integrally formed as part of other items. The pouch may hold the object to be stored in place within the pouch or pocket. The pouch may provide some cushioning or impact force attenuation to protect the object being held within the pouch or pocket. Additionally, the pouch may be attached to a garment, such as running clothes. The pouch includes an outer envelope sealable by a closure and a one-way valve with foam layers located inside the pouch. After the object is placed in the pouch, the closure is closed, and the air within the pouch is expelled via the one-way valve by compressing the foam layers from the outside. |
| US12171317B2 |
Luggage case with removable storage
The present disclosure relates to a luggage article including a rear panel; a grip handle including a pair of spaced-apart tubes mounted on the rear panel; a recess defined between the tubes; and a removable pocket removably mountable in the recess between the tubes, wherein the removable pocket and the recess include corresponding inter-engaging engagement features to at least partially retain the pocket within the recess. |
| US12171312B2 |
Quick release band/lug mechanism for smartwatch
A watch system may include a watchband including a flexible member configured to be mounted onto a wrist of a user, and a puck including watch functionality. The watchband may have an end that has a concave curved shape. The puck may have a connection interface that has a convex curved shape. The connection interface may be to be removably coupled to the end of the watchband. The watchband and the puck may have corresponding locking features that are configured to rotationally and translationally fix the puck to the watchband. The corresponding locking features may be configured to be engaged when the watchband is translated relative to the puck and rotated relative to the puck by a predetermined rotation angle. |
| US12171311B2 |
Mechanism for moving an object for a jewelry or costume jewelry item
Mechanism (1) for moving an object (11), which is suitable for being integrated into a wearable jewellery or costume jewellery item (3), comprising:—a manual drive source (5) which is capable of being driven directly or indirectly by an action of a user and which is arranged to drive a transmission (9) following an action of a user;—a support system (13) which carries an object (11) which is intended to be moved in rotation about a first rotation axis (A1) under the effect of the manual drive source (5) by means of the transmission (9), characterised in that the support system (13) comprises a first frame (13b) which is mounted so as to pivot on a frame element about the first rotation axis (A1), and an internal frame (13f) which is mounted so as to pivot in the first frame (13b) about a second pivot axis (A2) which is substantially orthogonal to the first pivot axis (A1); and in that the object (11) is arranged to be driven by an eccentric drive element (15b) which is rigidly joined in rotation with a driving wheel (15) which is arranged to be driven by the transmission (9). |
| US12171309B2 |
Zipper locking device
A zipper locking hasp is described which adapts to most conventional zippers without modification to the zipper or to the movable slider parts of a zipper. The hasp is comprised of a plate component with prongs pivotally joined to a channel component. The plate component is fabricated having narrow prongs designed to fit through the conventional aperture present on most zipper sliders. In normal operation, when a zipper is closed, a pair of sliders is brought together along the zipper chain. When the hasp is open, the prongs formed by the plate are inserted through apertures in adjacent sliders which inhibits movement of each slider relative to one another. When the hasp is closed, holes provided in the plate and channel assembly are aligned. A shackle of a padlock can be inserted through the aligned holes keeping the plate and channel components mated locking the zipper. |