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| US12180962B2 |
Vacuum pump with an oil management system
A vacuum pump system includes an air-cooled, O-ring sealed vacuum pump and an oil management system with an LED illuminated clear tank for observation of the oil condition as well as a large oil inlet and outlet for rapid and safe oil changes while the pump is operating. The oil management system is also configured to prevent oil from the sump from being drawn into an evacuated AC/R system when the pump is stopped and the intake ports are not sealed from the high vacuum AC/R system. The oil management system includes a preferential vacuum relief system that allows air instead of the oil from the sump to be drawn back into the evacuated lines. |
| US12180955B2 |
Oil feeder and linear compressor including the same
An oil feeder and a linear compressor including the same are disclosed. The oil feeder includes an oil cylinder defining an oil supply hole configured to extend in a first direction, an accommodation groove formed concavely at a side, and a communication hole configured to communicate the oil supply hole with the accommodation groove, an oil piston accommodated in the accommodation groove and configured to reciprocate in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, a first ball accommodated in the oil supply hole and disposed below the communication hole, a second ball accommodated in the oil supply hole and disposed on the communication hole, and an elastic member comprising an outer portion coupled to the accommodation groove and an inner portion coupled to the oil piston. |
| US12180953B2 |
Redundant pumping system and pumping method by means of this pumping system
The present invention relates to a redundant vacuum pumping system (300) and a pumping method using this system, comprising a primary roots pump (302), a first pumping sub-system (310) and a second pumping sub-system (320), wherein the first pumping sub-system (310) and the second pumping sub-system (320) are arranged to pump in parallel the gas evacuated by the primary roots pump (302), the first pumping sub-system (310) comprising a first secondary roots pump (311) and a first positive displacement pump (312) and a first valve (313) positioned between the gas discharge outlet (302b) of the primary roots pump (302) and the gas suction inlet (311a) of the first secondary roots pump (311), and the second pumping sub-system (320) comprising a second secondary roots pump (311) and a second positive displacement pump (312) and a second valve (323) positioned between the gas discharge outlet (302b) of the primary roots pump (302) and the gas suction inlet (321a) of the second secondary roots pump (321). According to the invention, the first pumping sub-system (310) and the second pumping sub-system (320) are configured to pump at a same flow rate, and the primary roots pump (302) is configured to be able to pump at a flow rate F equal to the pumping flow rate of the primary pumping sub-system (310) plus the pumping flow rate of the secondary pumping sub-system (320). |
| US12180951B2 |
Pump module
Pump module for a vacuum apparatus with a flange which can be connected to a vacuum apparatus in a vacuum-tight manner, at least one ion getter pump and at least one volume getter pump, NEG, where the ion getter pump is directly connected to the flange and the NEG is directly connected to the ion getter pump and where the NEG and the flange are arranged separately from each other. |
| US12180950B2 |
Capacity control valve
A capacity control valve includes a valve housing provided with a suction port through which a suction fluid of suction pressure Ps passes, and a control port through which a control fluid of control pressure Pc passes, a valve element configured to be driven by a solenoid, a spring that biases the valve element in a direction opposite to a driving direction of the solenoid, and a CS valve formed by a CS valve seat and the valve element, the CS valve being configured for opening and closing a communication between the control port and the suction port in accordance with a movement of the valve element. The capacity control valve further includes communication controller that controls a communication between the control port and a space on a back surface side of the valve element. |
| US12180947B2 |
Compression device, installation, filling station and method using such a device
The invention relates to a fluid-compression device including a compression chamber comprising a movable piston, the device comprising a first end housing a first end of the compression chamber, the device comprising a second end housing a second end of the compression chamber, the piston being translatable between the first and second ends of the compression chamber, the device comprising a regeneration pipe connecting the first and second ends of the compression chamber and including a regenerator, the device comprising a supply pipe comprising an upstream end intended to be connected to a source of fluid to be compressed and a downstream end opening into the first end of the compression chamber, the supply pipe comprising a valve assembly, the device comprising a pipe for discharging the compressed fluid comprising an upstream end connected to the compression chamber and a downstream end intended to be connected to a receiver of the compressed fluid, the discharge pipe comprising a valve assembly, characterized in that the upstream end of the supply pipe is connected directly to the first end of the compression chamber, i.e. without passing through a pre-compression chamber in the first end of the device. |
| US12180943B2 |
Plain bearing arrangement and nacelle equipped with a plain bearing arrangement for a wind turbine, and wind turbine
A sliding bearing includes an inner ring element; an outer ring element; and at least one sliding bearing element, which is arranged between the inner ring element and the outer ring element, wherein the sliding bearing element includes at least two sliding bearing pads, wherein the individual sliding bearing pads each have a bearing surface, which has the basic shape of a spherical cap. |
| US12180940B2 |
Method of obtaining data
The present disclosure provides a method for obtaining site data from a power plant within a private network of the power plant, where the power plant comprises one or more wind turbine generators. The method comprises a step of providing at an internal computer system placed internally with respect to the private network site data relating to the power plant, where the site data is in a site data format. The site date is stored in the internal computer system, and pushes to an external data interface outside the private network. The site data is transformed to a universal data format being different from the site data format before or after pushing the site data. |
| US12180938B2 |
System and method for reducing wind turbine loads caused by rotor imbalance
A method for reducing loads acting on a wind turbine includes determining, via a processor, at least one loading condition of the wind turbine resulting from a wind shear condition below a design threshold, determining, via the processor, a rotor speed setpoint of the wind turbine to cause an increase in thrust when the at least one loading condition exceeds a loading threshold; operating the wind turbine based on the rotor speed, and operating a rotor imbalance control module of the wind turbine to at least partially compensate for the at least one loading condition of the wind turbine resulting from the wind shear condition below the design threshold. |
| US12180937B2 |
Wind turbine control for drivetrain load variations
The invention relates to control of a wind turbine to address varying drivetrain loading. This is obtained by determining a modification signal to be set as a control signal. A signal indicative of a speed of the electrical generator a signal indicative of a requested output power are received. The signal indicative of a speed is filtering to isolate frequencies in a selected disturbance frequency band to generate a disturbance signal. The disturbance signal is phase shifted and combined with a requested output power to obtain the modification signal. |
| US12180935B2 |
Activating and deactivating a safe mode of operation of a wind turbine
A method of activating and/or deactivating a safe mode of operation of a wind turbine is provided, the method including: receiving at least one measurement signal related to a weather condition; filtering of a measuring signal dependent quantity to obtain a filtered signal, wherein the filtered signal depends on whether the measuring signal dependent quantity and/or filtered signal is increasing or decreasing with time; activating and/or deactivating the safe mode of operation based on the filtered signal. |
| US12180933B2 |
Linear network of wind turbine blade arrays having hub frame and blade formation with segments
A linear network of wind turbine blade arrays has a plurality of wind turbine blade arrays. Each of the wind turbine blade arrays has a frame with a top structure and a bottom structure. The top structure is spaced from the bottom structure with first and second opposite vertical side structures. The top structure includes a top enclosure and the bottom structure includes a bottom enclosure. A plurality of shafts are spaced apart from one another along and extending between the top structure and the bottom structure. Each shaft is configured to rotate about a respective shaft axis within the frame. A blade formation for each shaft is arranged and configured to interact with moving air to cause rotation movement of the respective shaft. At least one generator is operatively connected to at least one shaft. The generator is mounted in one of the top enclosure and bottom enclosure. |
| US12180928B2 |
Floating foundation for an offshore wind turbine, a system for extracting energy from wind, and a method of installing a wind turbine
A floating foundation for an offshore wind turbine has a center pipe, a buoyancy section, a weight section, and a plurality of wire ropes, The buoyancy section is connected to the center pipe to keep the foundation floating. The weight section is connected to the center pipe to provide stability to the foundation. The wire ropes are connected to the buoyancy section and the weight section and are arranged for being tensioned so as to add bending strength to the foundation The floating foundation has hoisting means for lowering or raising the center pipe. The hoisting means includes winches for increasing or decreasing a length of each of wire ropes connecting the buoyancy section and the weight section, for lowering or raising the center pipe of the floating foundation. A system is disclosed for extracting energy from wind. A method is disclosed for installing a wind turbine. |
| US12180920B2 |
Bi stage wave energy converter
The invention provides a bi stage wave energy converter. The energy converter includes a base having a vertical surface, a first energy acquisition arrangement and a second energy acquisition arrangement coupled to the first energy acquisition arrangement. The first energy acquisition arrangement includes a first partially resilient surface, the first partially resilient surface being mounted to the vertical surface of the base and a second partially resilient surface hinge mounted to the first partially resilient surface. The first partially resilient surface and the second partially resilient surface are connected by at least one third partially resilient surface to create a space for releasably holding a pre-determined volume of the water disposed of by an incoming wave. An energy conversion arrangement is coupled to the first energy acquisition arrangement and the second energy acquisition arrangement. |
| US12180918B2 |
Fuel injector
An injector comprises a tubular nozzle body having a nozzle side, receiving a needle valve member, and an actuator side, receiving a tubular magnetic armature and receiving an armature side of a tubular pole piece above the magnetic armature, wherein the nozzle body and the pole piece are welded together through a seam weld line between an inner tubular surface of the actuator side of the tubular nozzle body and an outer tubular surface of the armature side of the pole piece. The actuator side of the tubular nozzle body comprises a constricted area while the outer surface of the armature side of the pole piece comprises a recessed area, the constricted area and the recessed area contacting each other at a level of the seam weld line and providing a friction area transmitting hydraulic load away from the seam weld line. |
| US12180917B2 |
High temperature noise and vibration enabler for composite resonator
A composite resonator, such as for use in a vehicle air intake system, includes a fiber reinforced contacting a semi-crystalline polymer substrate. The fiber reinforced composite includes a plurality of fibers in a polymer matrix. The composite resonator further includes a particle coating contacting the fiber reinforced composite. The particle coating includes a plurality of particles deposited onto the fiber reinforced composite. In a vehicle air intake system, the composite resonator is connected to the air intake pathway. The vehicle air intake system also includes a turbocharger compressor connected to the air intake pathway. |
| US12180914B1 |
Boost injection turbine exhaust cycle (BITEC)
A rocket propulsion system that may include a supersonic rocket nozzle with a supersonic divergent section, and a heat transfer system configured to transfer heat from the supersonic rocket nozzle to a propellant where a portion of the propellant may be selectively injected, combusted, and expanded in the supersonic nozzle generating an additional thrust. In examples, the heated propellant may be used to power a pump system to feed the rocket engine. |
| US12180912B2 |
Turbine engine comprising a heat exchanger consisting of at least one deck between vanes
An aircraft turbine engine having a primary air flow path with a low-pressure and a high-pressure compressors, a secondary air flow path with vanes and decks between vanes, each of the decks being located between the inner radial ends or between the outer radial ends of two adjacent vanes, each deck having a wall partially delimiting the secondary path. A pressurized air circuit draws air between the low-pressure compressor and the high-pressure compressor or in the high-pressure compressor and supplies at least one turbine engine component located near a main axis of the turbine engine. The pressurized air circuit includes a heat exchanger between the pressurized-air stream and the air stream flowing in the secondary path. The heat exchanger is formed by at least one deck through which the pressurized air flows, the wall of the deck performing the heat transfer between the pressurized air and the air stream flowing in the secondary path. |
| US12180907B2 |
IO integration of an electronic control unit
A system and method for an electronic control unit adapter used to supplement existing electronic control units for enhanced or additional IO integration, the electronic control unit adapter designed to be updated easily by the end user in order to add functionality as it is developed thus prolonging the viability of an electronic control unit or vehicle, the electronic control unit adapter usable in conjunction with a vehicle or other vessel using an internal combustion engine or similar technology. |
| US12180903B2 |
Mixed fuel system
The present invention provides a novel combination of devices to measure and transmit to an electronic controller data pertaining to differential pressures, temperatures, regeneration status, exhaust content, accumulated gas consumption and substitute fuel consumption. The electronic controller compares the data to thresholds; when the controller receives signals indicating these thresholds or limits are met, the controller causes the gas substitution rate to be diminished or set to zero until after-treatments elements are fully regenerated thereby facilitating integration of a mixed fuel system with an application internal combustion engine. |
| US12180902B2 |
Control method of valve opening and closing for an engine and a valve control apparatus of the engine
A control method of valve opening and closing for an engine of which an intake continuous variable valve duration (CVVD) apparatus and an intake continuous variable valve timing (CVVT) apparatus are provided on the intake side, and an exhaust continuous variable valve duration (CVVD) apparatus and an exhaust continuous variable valve timing (CVVT) apparatus are provided on the exhaust side. The control method includes: determining, by a controller, a driving region among a predetermined plurality of driving regions according to a speed and a torque of the engine; and controlling, by the controller, opening timing, closing timing, and opening duration of each of an intake valve and an exhaust valve according to the driving region of the engine. The intake valve closing (IVC) timing is before a bottom dead center (BDC) in all driving regions. |
| US12180901B2 |
Method and system for operating an aircraft powerplant
Methods and system are described for operating an aircraft powerplant comprising an engine coupled to a variable-pitch propeller. The method comprises receiving a request to change a propeller rotational speed from a first setting to a second setting, determining a power need for the engine, when the power need corresponds to the second setting, modifying a command for at least one of fuel flow to the engine and oil flow to the propeller to govern the powerplant in accordance with the second setting for the propeller rotational speed, and when the power need does not correspond to the second setting, overriding the request to change the propeller rotational speed from the first setting to the second setting. |
| US12180897B2 |
Aero-acoustically dampened bleed valve
Aero-acoustically damped bleed valves are disclosed. An example variable bleed valve apparatus comprises a variable bleed valve door to actuate the variable bleed valve apparatus, and a variable bleed valve port including an upstream edge and a downstream edge, the VBV port to define a secondary flowpath, the VBV door to cover the VBV port in a closed position, and a vortex device at the upstream edge of the variable bleed valve port, the vortex device including a vorticity generating feature along the upstream edge of the variable bleed valve port. |
| US12180892B2 |
Machine learned aero-thermodynamic engine inlet condition synthesis
A system for neural network compensated aero-thermodynamic gas turbine engine parameter/inlet condition synthesis. The system includes an aero-thermodynamic engine model configured to produce a real-time model-based estimate of engine parameters, a machine learning model configured to generate model correction errors indicating the difference between the real-time model-based estimate of engine parameters and sensed values of the engine parameters, and a comparator configured to produce residuals indicating a difference between the real-time model-based estimate of engine parameters and the sensed values of the engine parameters. The system also includes an inlet condition estimator configured to iteratively adjust an estimate of inlet conditions based on the residuals and adaptive control laws configured to produce engine control parameters for control of gas turbine engine actuators based on the inlet conditions. |
| US12180889B2 |
System and method for storing and recovering energy using compressed-gas with recovery liquid
The present invention is a compressed-gas energy storage and recovery system and method. The system comprises a compression line (1), an air storage means (1000) and an expansion line (2). According to the invention, the compression line (1) and expansion line (2) comprise a heat storage means (200, 201, 202) including heat storage particles. The expansion line comprises means (600, 601, 602) for injecting and mixing liquid in expansion line (2). |
| US12180883B2 |
Control device of an exhaust gas-conducting section of an exhaust gas turbocharger
A control device of an exhaust gas-conducting section of a turbocharger includes a pivotable closing device with a closing element and an element lever. A first element portion thereof opens and closes a first flow cross-section of a flow connection and a second element portion opens and closes a second flow cross-section of a bypass duct of the exhaust gas-conducting section. The element lever includes a lever end portion engaging into a cavity of the closing element. A holding element is fixedly connected to the closing element. The lever end portion includes a first contact surface and, axially spaced apart, a second contact surface. The first contact surface includes an axially-extending first partial surface and a radially-extending second partial surface connected to one another by a third partial surface. The partial surfaces are designed to be able to effect contact with the closing element. |
| US12180882B2 |
Propulsion assembly for a motor vehicle
A propulsion assembly for a motor vehicle with an internal combustion engine comprising at least one movable member, a turbocharger comprising a turbine adapted to expand exhaust gases to generate work and a first compressor adapted to compress air by means of the work generated by the turbine, an intake line connecting an outlet of the first compressor to an intake manifold of said engine to supply compressed air from the first compressor to said engine, wherein the intake line comprises a second compressor, which in turn comprises a compressor shaft rotatable about a first axis and is configured to further compress the compressed air from the first compressor via a rotation of the compressor shaft. The propulsion assembly further comprises mechanical transmission means configured to couple the movable member to the compressor shaft, thereby determining a transmission of motion from the movable member to the compressor shaft. |
| US12180879B2 |
Apparatus and method for fan soft-start controller
A system and method for controlling the operation of a vehicle radiator fan motor is provided. One embodiment receives one of a low-speed radiator fan control signal or a high-speed radiator fan control signal from an engine control module; provides a first soft start of the radiator fan motor in response to receiving the low-speed radiator fan control signal, wherein the first soft start is defined by a first increasing power ramp that starts at a zero-power level and ends at a low-speed power level; and provides a second soft start of the radiator fan motor in response to receiving the high-speed radiator fan control signal, wherein the second soft start is defined by a second increasing power ramp that starts at the zero-power level and ends at a high-speed power level. |
| US12180878B2 |
Engine
An engine is disclosed having a water cooling system allowing efficient cooling of the exhaust valves to prevent temperature gradients from building in the engine. Water is therefore pumped through the engine though first and second water cooling cores which discharge through the head. A water manifold is positioned over the discharge opening and includes couplings for the radiator supply, radiator return, water pump supply, oil cooler supply and oil cooler return. The engine has separate chambers to isolate the pistons and cylinders, and reed valves cover the chambers and allow the blow-by gases and oil to enter the oil pan during the power stroke of the engine cycle. |
| US12180874B2 |
Mixer
A mixer for an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine for mixing exhaust gas and reactant includes a mixing chamber, a reactant dispensing arrangement for dispensing reactant into the mixing chamber axially between an upstream mixer wall and a downstream mixer wall, an inlet opening arrangement in the upstream mixer wall, an outlet opening arrangement in the downstream mixer wall, a flow guiding arrangement arranged between the upstream mixer wall and the downstream mixer wall, wherein the flow guiding arrangement provides a first flow path leading from the inlet opening arrangement to the outlet opening arrangement and a second flow path leading from the inlet opening arrangement to the outlet opening arrangement, wherein each flow path has at least two flow channels leading from the inlet opening arrangement to the outlet opening arrangement. |
| US12180872B2 |
Determination of a solenoid injector coil temperature
Disclosed is a method for determining a temperature of a solenoid injector including a coil and a needle when the solenoid injector is in a non-injection phase, the method being characterized in that it includes the following steps: powering the solenoid injector coil using an electric generator for a period of time tvoltage strictly shorter than a period of time tlim corresponding to a time for which the coil is under power causing the needle to open; measuring at least one value icoil of the current of the solenoid injector coil using a current measurement sensor when the coil is powered; and determining a temperature of the solenoid injector from the at least one value icoil of the current of the solenoid injector coil. |
| US12180871B1 |
Exhaust gas purification device
An exhaust gas purification device includes a filter to be provided in an exhaust passage coupled to an engine, a rotary vane to be provided downstream of the filter in the exhaust passage, and a control device including one or more processors and one or more memories coupled to the one or more processors. The one or more processors are configured to execute, based on a rotational speed of the rotary vane, processing including one or more of estimation processing of estimating an accumulation amount of particulate matter in the filter and regeneration processing of regenerating the filter. |
| US12180866B1 |
Engine valvetrain deactivation system with switchable rocker arm cam lift
A cylinder deactivation system for an engine includes an engine block defining a cylinder. A valve opens and closes a port to the cylinder. A rocker arm pivots to operate the valve. A camshaft has a cam lift and a cam-to-rocker input system transfers the cam lift through the rocker arm to the valve. A deactivation assembly is disposed in the rocker arm and is responsive to fluid pressure to alternately effect an activated state of the valve and a deactivated state of the valve. |
| US12180864B2 |
Valve timing adjustment system and electronic control device
A valve timing adjustment system includes a valve timing adjustment device, a phase lock mechanism, a hydraulic control valve, an electromagnetic drive section, and an electronic control device. When the lock pin included in the phase lock mechanism and having the tip thereof fitted into a fitting recess is removed from the fitting recess, the electronic control device performs an initial control of applying current to the electromagnetic drive section at a prescribed current value for a prescribed time to move a spool of the hydraulic control valve from an initial position. Thereafter, the electronic control device performs a gradual change control of applying current to the electromagnetic drive section while gradually increasing the current value from a current value smaller than the current value applied in the initial control but greater than 0, to remove the lock pin from the fitting recess. |
| US12180863B2 |
Switchable castellation assembly and method of operating a switchable castellation device
A switchable castellation assembly can include a lost motion shaft, the lost motion shaft being configured to transfer a lift profile to a valve end. A switchable castellation device can comprise a rotatable first spline bushing and a spline body, wherein the first spline bushing can be changed between a locked position and an unlocked position, and a lost motion can be obtained by sliding the lost motion shaft. |
| US12180861B1 |
Systems and methods to utilize heat carriers in conversion of thermal energy
Embodiments of systems and methods for converting thermal energy to electrical power are disclosed. In embodiments, a system for converting thermal energy to electrical power may include a thermal cycle device. The thermal cycle device may include an evaporator including a first fluid path for a flow of heated fluid and a second fluid path for a flow of a working fluid and configured to indirectly transfer heat from the flow of heated fluid to the flow of working fluid, a condenser to cool the working fluid, a pump to transport working fluid from the condenser, an expander to generate electrical power via the working fluid, and a loop for the flow of the working fluid. The system may include an amount of heat carrier injected into the loop and configured to adsorb and desorb the working fluid and generate additional heat to increase output of electrical power. |
| US12180859B2 |
Nozzle segment for use with multiple different turbine engines
A nozzle segment includes an inner band, an outer band, and at least one nozzle vane extending between the inner and outer bands. The outer band includes a hook that extends radially outwardly from an outer surface. The hook is oriented to couple to a support within different first and second turbine engines. The hook extends circumferentially across the outer surface and includes slots defined therein. A first slot includes a first circumferential load surface, and a second slot includes a second circumferential load surface. When the nozzle segment is coupled within the first turbine engine, the first circumferential load surface engages an anti-rotation element while the second circumferential load surface does not engage an anti-rotation element. When the nozzle segment is coupled within the second turbine engine, the second circumferential load surface engages an anti-rotation element while the first circumferential load surface does not engage an anti-rotation element. |
| US12180852B2 |
Pressure and temperature sensors and methods of removing ice from pressure and temperature sensors
A sensor includes a mount arranged along a sensor axis, an airfoil body fixed to the mount and having a first face and second face extending along the sensor axis, a heater element, and a temperature probe. The heater element and the temperature probe are positioned within the airfoil body and extend axially along the airfoil body. The airfoil body defines within its interior a pressure channel having an inlet segment extending between the heater element and the first face of the airfoil body to prevent ice formation and/or melt ice entrained within air traversing the pressure channel. Gas turbine engines, methods of removing ice or preventing ice formation, and methods of making sensors are also described. |
| US12180848B2 |
Centrifugal compressor and turbocharger
A centrifugal compressor includes: a housing including an intake flow path; a compressor impeller arranged in the intake flow path and including a plurality of blades; an accommodation chamber formed upstream of the blades in a flow of intake air in the housing; a movable member arranged in the accommodation chamber and movable to a protruding position where the movable member protrudes into the intake flow path and to a retracted position where the movable member is retracted from the intake flow path; a plurality of slits formed closer to the blades with respect to the accommodation chamber in the housing and connected to the intake flow path; a plurality of compartment walls circumferentially separating the plurality of slits; and an outer circumferential wall connecting radially outer ends of the plurality of compartment walls. |
| US12180846B2 |
Electric heating for turbomachinery clearance control powered by hybrid energy storage system
A method for active bi-directional control of an outer structure of a gas turbine engine comprises sending, by a controller, a first control signal to a power electronics for varying an electric current supplied to a heating element to cause the outer structure to move in a first radial direction, and sending, by the controller, a second control signal to a valve assembly for varying a cooling air flow supplied to the outer structure to cause the outer structure to move in a second radial direction. The first radial direction is opposite the second radial direction. |
| US12180843B2 |
Resiliently deformable seal runner
An aircraft engine, has: a shaft rotatable about a central axis; a housing mounted around the shaft; and a seal assembly disposed radially between the shaft and the housing relative to the central axis, the seal assembly having: a sealing ring mounted to the housing, and a seal runner secured to the shaft, the seal runner extending radially relative to the central axis from an inner face facing the shaft to an outer face facing the sealing ring and being radially spaced apart from the sealing ring by a gap, the seal runner resiliently deformable from an at-rest shape where no axial compression force is exerted on the seal runner to a pre-loaded shape where the seal runner is axially clamped on the shaft by an axial compression force, an outer diameter of the outer face greater in the pre-loaded shape than in the at-rest shape. |
| US12180837B1 |
Composite actuator systems and methods of making the same
In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, a system (e.g., for aircraft systems) includes an actuator cylinder. The actuator cylinder comprises, a composite cylinder body, the composite cylinder body being axi-symmetric across at least a longitudinal axis. In embodiments, the composite cylinder body can include, a first plurality of plies laid in a first direction relative to the longitudinal axis and second plurality of plies laid in a second direction relative to the longitudinal axis different from the first direction to form a hollow chamber. The actuator cylinder can include a first metallic reinforcing ring and a second metallic reinforcing ring disposed at respective axial ends of the cylinder body configured to anchor the first plurality of plies and provide an axial reaction under axial stress and configured to provide load transfer from the cylinder body to one or more adjacent actuator components. |
| US12180835B2 |
Screen handling system
A screen handling system is provided for a rock drilling device including a feed assembly, at least one rail system supporting the feed assembly for translational movement relative to a boom along a first axis, and an actuator for advancing a bit or bolt into a rock face parallel to the first axis. The screen handling system includes a pad disposed proximate the bit or bolt, a block having a bore that defines a second axis parallel to the first axis, a gripper at least partially disposed within and axially moveable relative to the bore in a direction along the second axis, and a drive mechanism coupled to the block that is capable of continuously rotating the pad about the second axis to a desired orientation. |
| US12180827B2 |
Transient pressure data analysis to determine contributing inflow control devices
A computer-implemented method, medium, and system for determining contributing inflow control devices (ICDs) using transient pressure data from a permanent downhole monitoring system (PDHMS) in a wellbore is disclosed. One example computer-implemented method includes receiving transient pressure data from a PDHMS in the wellbore. Multiple ICDs are installed in the wellbore and include multiple contributing ICDs that contribute to fluid flow in the wellbore. Curve fitting of multiple composite exponential signals is performed to match the transient pressure data. A total number of the multiple contributing ICDs is determined based on a result of performing the curve fitting. A respective normalized distance between each pair of adjacent ICDs of the multiple contributing ICDs is determined. A depth of a last ICD in the multiple contributing ICDs is determined. A list of all contributing ICDs is generated based on the determination of the depth of the last ICD. |
| US12180824B2 |
Anisotropic casing solids and fluids identification system and method using shear and flexural acoustic waves
A system for evaluation of a sheathing behind a casing of a wellbore. One or more wave generators provide at least asymmetric lamb (AL) waves through a casing having an anisotropic property in a first mode of the system, and provide at least shear horizontal acoustic (SHA) waves through the casing in a second mode that is concurrent with the first mode. A receiver receives indications associated with the SHA waves and the AL waves. At least one processor determines a quality of the sheathing behind the casing based in part on the indications associated with the SHA waves and the AL waves. |
| US12180820B1 |
Drilling a wellbore into a magma reservoir
A method for preparing a geothermal system involves preparing a wellbore that extends into an underground magma reservoir. Characteristics of the drilling process and the borehole are monitored to detect when the magma reservoir is reached, such that specially configured drilling operations can be performed to drill to a target depth within the magma reservoir. |
| US12180815B1 |
Identifying hydrogen sweet spots in subsurface formations
Systems and methods for identifying natural hydrogen sweet spots in a subsurface formation include obtaining rock samples from the subsurface formation; performing pyrolysis of the rock samples to determine an amount of hydrogen generated in the rock samples; determining kinetic parameters based on the performed pyrolysis and a thermal history of the subsurface formation; simulating hydrogen generation in the subsurface formation based on the determined kinetic parameters and the thermal history to predict target maturity data for hydrogen richness in the subsurface formation; measuring total organic content and rock sample maturity data for the rock samples; and identifying hydrogen sweet spots in the subsurface formation based on the target maturity data, the total organic content, and the measured rock sample maturity data. |
| US12180807B1 |
High flow, insert safety valve, well pressure insensitive
An insert valve installed, at least partially, in a safety valve that includes a flow port disposed on an exterior of the insert valve, a poppet configured to control a fluid flow through the flow port, a piston rod, disposed uphole from the poppet, configured to move the poppet past at least part of the flow port, where the piston rod includes an upper exposed piston area exposed to an internal volume of the insert valve, and a lower exposed piston area exposed to the internal volume of the insert valve, and a hydraulic control port configured to control movement of the piston rod. |
| US12180806B2 |
Subsurface safety valve actuator
A subsurface safety valve actuation system in well tubing comprising a safety valve, piston assembly, motor, pump, spring, reservoir, first valve, and second valve configured to provide pressure in a chamber of the piston assembly that drives the safety valve to an open position, retain pressure in the chamber that retains the safety valve in the open position, release pressure in the chamber via a first hydraulic release path and/or a second hydraulic release path between the chamber and the reservoir that extends through the first valve and second valve, respectively, and the first and second hydraulic release paths being independent from each other, whereby pressure in the chamber that retains the safety valve in the open position may be released via the first or second hydraulic release path when there is a fault in the other of the first or second release path. |
| US12180805B2 |
Flotation apparatus for providing buoyancy to tubular members
A downhole tool includes a housing configured to be connected between two tubular members. The housing includes a chamber and a plug assembly is disposed in the chamber and divides the chamber into an up-hole portion and a downhole portion. The plug assembly includes a glass member having a predetermined residual surface compression, at least a first face, and at least one strength-reducing surface feature on the first face. The strength-reducing surface feature is configured to cause the glass member to disintegrate when the glass member is exposed to a pressure in the up-hole portion of a magnitude that creates a tensile stress on the first face that exceeds the predetermined residual surface compression. |
| US12180797B2 |
Devices, systems, and methods for selectively engaging downhole tool for wellbore operations
A device for wellbore operations is configured to self-determine its downhole location in a wellbore in real-time and to self-activate upon arrival at a preselected target location. The device determines its downhole location based on magnetic field and/or magnetic flux signals provided by an onboard three-axis magnetometer. The device optionally comprises one or more magnets. The magnetometer detects changes in magnetic field and/or magnetic flux caused by the device's proximity to or passage through various features in the wellbore. The device can self-activate to deploy an engagement mechanism to engage a target tool downhole from the target location. The engagement mechanism comprises a seal supported by two expandable support rings, each having a respective elliptical face for engagement with the elliptical face of the other support ring. |
| US12180788B2 |
Drill string with centralizer
A drill string for drilling a borehole. The drill string may include a downhole motor operable to rotate the drill string and a centralizer assembly. The centralizer assembly may include an outer housing, a lower sub threadably engaged with the outer housing, and a centralizer. The centralizer may include a single eccentric blade, an internal shoulder positioned between the outer housing and the lower sub, and an alignment profile to align the centralizer in an azimuthal position relative to the drill string. The centralizer may be retainable in the aligned azimuthal position by the alignment profile and the internal shoulder being engaged by the outer housing and the lower sub. |
| US12180787B1 |
Bearing clearance arrangement in a tricone bit
A leg assembly of a tricone bit includes a cone and a leg fitting inside the cone. The leg includes an axis defining an axial center of rotation of the cone, a first raceway for a first row of bearings, a second raceway for a second row of bearings, and a third raceway for a third row of bearings disposed between the cone and the leg, at a distal end, at a middle section, and at a proximal end of the leg. A first clearance for the first row of bearings for the first raceway is less than a second clearance for the second row of bearings for the second raceway, which is less than a third clearance for the third row of bearings for the third raceway, such that the first row of bearings initially supports most of the radial load applied to the tricone bit. |
| US12180785B2 |
Idler for a window treatment
A window treatment system includes a roller tube, a covering material, a motor drive unit, and an idler. The covering material is coupled to the roller tube such that the covering material is configured to be wound and unwound from the roller tube when the roller tube rotates. The motor drive unit is configured to rotate the roller tube. The idler includes a bearing sleeve, a bearing, a bearing retainer, and a pin. The bearing sleeve and the roller tube rotate together. The bearing sleeve includes a cavity and a flange. The bearing is disposed at least partially within the cavity and also defines a bore. The bearing retainer is disposed between the flange and an outboard face of the bearing to maintain the bearing's position. The pin is disposed in the bore such that the bearing sleeve and the roller tube rotate with respect to the pin. |
| US12180780B2 |
Sash retention system
A fenestration assembly comprises a frame having a first jamb and a second jamb parallel to and spaced from the first jamb; a movable sash movably mounted to the frame; a fixed sash fixedly attached to the frame; a plurality of clips coupling the fixed sash to the frame; and an adhesive connector securing an outer face of the fixed sash to the frame. |
| US12180779B2 |
Shutter assembly
A shutter assembly comprising a shutter door, an inner frame and an outer frame, wherein the shutter door defines an aperture and includes two or more rotatable vanes, wherein the vanes have a first orientation in which they completely obscure the aperture and a second orientation in which they partially obscure the aperture; the shutter door is hingedly coupled to the inner frame; and the inner frame is secured to the outer frame. |
| US12180774B1 |
Self-close and slow-close hinge
A hinge includes a hinge body, a self-close mechanism disposed within the hinge body, and a slow-close mechanism disposed within the hinge body. The hinge body has a first portion and a second portion, the first portion is rotatable with respect to the second portion between an open position and a closed position. The self-close mechanism applies a closing force on the first portion from a first angle of rotation between the first portion and the second portion to the closed position, the closing force urging the first portion to the closed position. The slow-close mechanism applies a damping force on the first portion from a second angle of rotation between the first portion and the second portion to the closed position, the damping force slowing a rotational speed of the first portion to the closed position. |
| US12180772B2 |
Door closer
A door closer is provided. The door closer includes a first connecting plate and a second connecting plate. The first connecting plate is connectable to an external door frame, the second connecting plate is connectable to a door body connecting portion. Connecting rod assemblies and return springs are mounted in the door body connecting portion. One end of the connecting rod assembly passes through the second connecting plate and is hinged to the first connecting plate. When a door is opened, an external door body drives the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate to overturn, and after the connecting rod assembly pulls the door body connecting portion, the return spring is compressed. When the door is closed, the return spring pulls the door body to close automatically. |
| US12180771B2 |
Dock door access apparatus
A warehouse dock door control system (101) has a system controller (147), an interior side unit (144), an exterior side unit (142) comprising a key repository and a key detector. The key detector is configured to detect and identify a specific vehicle key having unique identification data associated therewith. The key detector is configured to detect the presence of the key within the key repository and to read the identification data associated therewith. The controller is configured to use the identification data to determine whether the vehicle key is an authorised vehicle key. In response to the determination, the controller communicates with the interior side unit to authorise opening of the dock door and controls the exterior side unit to secure the vehicle key in the key repository to inhibit removal therefrom until a signal is received indicating that a loading or unloading process is complete. |
| US12180769B2 |
Door movement system for cabinet
A system for opening and closing a door within a cabinet is provided. The system includes a motor in communication with a controller to automatically open and close a door. A first plate fixed to the motor shaft to rotate with rotation of the motor shaft, the plate comprises a slot disposed therein. A first leg extends from a door that extends through the slot. A second leg extends from the door. A first sensor moves based upon rotation of the motor shaft, wherein the first sensor can detect relative motion between the motor shaft and the door, wherein when the motor shaft is rotated in the second direction and the first sensor detects relative motion between the motor shaft and the door, the first sensor sends a signal to the controller, wherein upon receipt of the signal the first sensor discontinues sending the second signal to the motor. |
| US12180768B2 |
Revolving door assembly
The disclosure relates to a revolving door assembly (1) comprising a central column (2) and at least one door panel connected to the central column (2) and rotatably arranged around a central axis (X) of the central column (2). The revolving door assembly (1) comprises a drive unit (6) enclosed within the central column (2), the drive unit (6) comprising a motor (13) for rotating the door panel (3). According to the revolving door assembly, the motor (13) has a central through hole (H1), wherein one or more cables (C1) of a cable configuration (C) are configured to pass through the central through hole (H1). |
| US12180767B2 |
Open/close control device, open/close control system, open/close control method, and program
An open/close control device which detects pinching by an open/close body due to driving of a motor, includes a computing unit configured to compute an acceleration term based on a change in a rotational period of the motor, and a load applied to the motor based on the acceleration term, based on a signal indicating the rotation period of the motor, a determination unit configured to determine that the pinching by the open/close body occurred, when the load computed by the computing unit exceeds a predetermined determination value, and a determination value adjusting unit configured to increase the determination value when a local maximum value of the acceleration term exceeds a predetermined threshold value, or the acceleration term becomes less than or equal to a predetermined reference value, or the acceleration term decrease by a predetermined value or more, during a certain period after starting the motor. |
| US12180764B2 |
Bearing and coupler-journal devices for panels
A journal-coupler includes a first portion including a first pair of flanges and a first coupler portion and a second portion that is removably connected to the first portion. The second portion includes a second pair of flanges and a second coupler portion. The first coupler portion and the second coupler portion combine to form an enclosed torque tube portion and connect over a first torque tube and a second torque tube. The journal-coupler sustains a continuous electrical ground path between the first portion, the first torque tube, the second torque tube and the second portion. |
| US12180760B2 |
Lock mechanism
A lock mechanism according to an embodiment includes an engaging portion, a hook, and a pressing portion. The engaging portion is provided in any one of a housing and a door that is configured to open and close a housing opening portion of the housing. The hook is provided in the other one of the housing and the door to be rotatable around a rotation axis, is engageable with the engaging portion, and is normally disengaged from the engaging portion by its own weight. The pressing portion is provided separately from the hook and is configured to press the hook. The hook includes a hook side engaging portion that is configured to engage with the engaging portion with the rotation axis interposed therebetween, and a hook side pressing portion that is configured to cause the engaging portion to engage with the hook side engaging portion by being pressed by the pressing portion. |
| US12180759B2 |
Child proof latch and method of fitting
A child safety locking mechanism has first and second movable doors, a fixed frame, first and second latching means and a catching means, the first and second latching means each comprising a retractable rod retractable by unlocking means having secondary locking means which must be unlocked before the unlocking means operates and is unlocked by a rotating, sliding or pressing-in action, the unlocking means may be released by a rotating, sliding or pressing in action, and movement direction to unlock the secondary locking means is different to the movement direction to release the unlocking means. The retractable rod includes a gear rack, and the unlocking means includes a user engaging surface and is connected by a shaft to a gear wheel engaging the gear rack to slidably move the retracting rod when the engaging surface is rotated by an adult. |
| US12180758B2 |
Electronic lock components
The electronic lock components include a bracket and an electronic lock body. The bracket includes an extension disposed on a side edge of the bracket and perpendicular to the bracket. The electronic lock body includes: a back cover body, including a buckle disposed on a surface of the back cover body facing away from the bracket and adjacent to a side edge of the back cover body, and the buckle including a cantilever portion, and the cantilever portion including a stop portion and a hook coupled to and located beneath the stop portion; and a main cover body, including a pushing portion disposed on an inner surface of a sidewall of the main cover body and facing the stop portion. |
| US12180755B2 |
Vehicle door handle assembly
A vehicle door handle assembly includes a handle trigger including: an articulated end so that the handle trigger can be movable around the articulated end between a rest position and an open position when a user pulls on the handle trigger, an activation end at the opposite side of the articulated end, to release a latch of the vehicle door, a handle structure intended to be fixed to the panel of the vehicle door, wherein the vehicle door handle assembly further includes a flexible bellow gasket housed into the handle structure and arranged between the activation end of the handle trigger and the handle structure. |
| US12180754B2 |
Door opener for vehicle
A door opener for a vehicle includes a housing; an operation lever attached to the housing such as to be rotatable around a rotation shaft between an initial position and a terminal position; a first switch configured to generate a control signal; a connector connected to a second switch that mechanically opens a door of a vehicle; a tactile sensation generating mechanism; and an elastic body that returns the operation lever. The first and second switch are turned off when a rotation angle of the operation lever is in a first angle range. When the rotation angle is in a second angle range, the first switch is turned on, a tactile sensation is generated by the tactile sensation generating mechanism, and the second switch remains turned off. When the rotation angle is in a third angle range, the second switch is turned on. |
| US12180753B2 |
Container locking system
A locking system and method of manufacture can include: a cargo container having a first container door, a second container door, and a container frame base; a lock box affixed to the second container door, the lock box extended into and through the second container door, the lock box including a sliding lock rod configured to extend behind the first container door when the lock box is in a locked configuration; a sliding lock rod guard affixed to a first exterior surface of the first container door and affixed to a second exterior surface of the second container door; door guards affixed to the second container door and the first container door; and a drop lock affixed to an interior surface of the first container door, the drop lock including a drop lock rod configured to extend down into the container frame base when the drop lock is in the locked configuration. |
| US12180751B2 |
Electric latch retraction with power interrupt
An exemplary access control device includes a locking member having a locked position and an unlocked position; an electronic actuator operably connected with the locking member; a switch connected between the electronic actuator and a power supply, the switch having a closed state in which the electronic actuator is connected to the power supply and is operable to maintain the locking member in the unlocked position, the switch having an open state in which the electronic actuator is disconnected from the power supply; and a manual actuator operable to transition the switch between the open state and the closed state. |
| US12180749B2 |
Locking system with multiple latches
A locking system provides multiple lockable latching mechanisms that are collectively operable and lockable from a central actuation mechanism. Each latching mechanism can be positioned and actuated independent of the positioning of others of the latching mechanisms. In particular, the latching mechanisms need not be aligned with one another. The system uses flexible connectors between the central actuation mechanism and the respective latching mechanisms. The flexible connectors can have different respective lengths. |
| US12180747B2 |
Safety switch with touch panel for monitoring access to machines or industrial plants
A safety switch comprises a switching device having a casing housing electric and/or electronic control means adapted to be connected with one or more circuits, an operating device adapted to be anchored to a movable part of the access to interact with the switching means when the access is opened/closed for the opening/closure of the circuits, means for detecting the opening of the access associated with the switching device and with the operating device for sending a stop command of the machine or plant upon the detection or request for the opening of the access, driving means for sending activation/deactivation and/or signalling controls and that comprise a touch monitor provided with one or more virtual controls and at least one microprocessor suitable for associating the virtual controls with a control and/or signalling function. |
| US12180745B2 |
Door lock with handle
A door lock for a handle, comprises a housing, a rotatable connector inside the housing, a first elastic element and a second elastic element both arranged inside the housing. The rotatable connector is interacted with the handle. The first elastic element is at least configured to provide a restoring force for the handle to return to its origin position when the handle is rotated upward to lock the door, and the second elastic element is configured to provide a restoring force for the handle to return to its origin position when the handle is rotated downward to unlock and open the door, as well as to provide enough resistance to remain handle at its origin position when the handle is released. The door lock is effort-saving for the users to rotate the handle upward, and also adapted for various handles having different weights, to be remained at the origin position when the handle is released. |
| US12180743B2 |
Buckling-restrained brace and seismic force-resisting structure
A buckling-restrained brace includes a core and a restrainer, the core includes a first steel plate having a first yield point, a second steel plate having a second yield point different from the first yield point, and a third steel plate having a third yield point different from the first yield point, the first steel plate is sandwiched between the second steel plate and the third steel plate, and a length of a first yielding segment of the first steel plate in the axial direction is different from a length of the second yielding segment of the second steel plate in the axial direction, and is different from a length of the third yielding segment of the third steel plate in the axial direction. |
| US12180742B2 |
Nitinol Belleville elastic nonlinear (Ni-Belle-E-N) structural assembly
A structural assembly and a structural bracing system including the structural assembly are presented. The structural assembly includes Belleville disks and shape memory alloy (SMA) rods with nonlinear elastic behavior (e.g., Nitinol rods) to resist lateral force. Stacked Belleville disks are placed between plates resulting in nonlinear elastic behavior in compression. Shape memory alloy rods are placed at the corners of the plates and held by nuts at the exterior faces of the plates. The rods are loose when a compression load is applied to the plates and will work in tension when a tensile load is applied to the plates. A shaft (e.g., steel tube) is placed at the center of the Belleville disks to stabilize the assembly. Addition of the assembly with nonlinear elastic behavior in both tension and compression loadings to a structural bracing system improves the structural behavior of the bracing system. |
| US12180741B2 |
Buckling delayed shear link
A buckling delayed shear link (BDSL) has a second metal base plate, a first metal base plate, a metal core plate rigidly joined orthogonally to the second metal base plate, an axial relief assembly having matching slip fit channels and extensions, a first restraining assembly restraining one side of the core plate and a second restraining assembly restraining the other side of the core plate. The first metal base plate is enabled to move vertically freely over a distance relative to the rigid assembly of the second metal base plate, the core plate, and the first and second restraining assemblies by virtue of the axial relief assembly, and lateral movement of the first metal base plate relative to the second metal base plate transfers a shear component of force to an upper end of the core plate. |
| US12180739B2 |
Apparatus and system for multi-level parking
A device includes a plurality of support elements pivotably attached to a base. The support elements are pivotably attached to support arms. The support arms support a platform configured to hold a vehicle. The device is capable of moving between stacked and unstacked configurations, where the platform is elevated above a ground-level parking space when the device is in a stacked configuration and the platform is positioned behind or beside a ground-level parking space when the device is in an unstacked configuration. When changing between a stacked configuration and an unstacked configuration, the support elements and the support arms pivot such that the platform does not contact any vehicle parked underneath the platform. |
| US12180738B2 |
Caisson height profiler system and method
A graphical user interface (GUI) for customizing wave profiles of waves generated by a caissons in a wave pool is disclosed herein. The GUI includes a screen displaying preload settings including a water height profile in one or more caissons among the plurality of caissons. The GUI includes a screen displaying one or more fill settings including a velocity threshold to control a rate at which water is filled into the caissons. The GUI includes a screen displaying one or more push settings including a dampening factor and/or a manual adjustment of intake and/or exhaust valve angles for controlling a descent of water in the one or more caissons. The first screen, the second screen, and the third screen are operable based on the one or more preload settings, the one or more fill settings, and/or the one or more push settings to generate the wave profiles of waves. |
| US12180735B2 |
Vertical cable rail barrier
A barrier panel is formed of a first rail member and a second rail member with at least one vertical support member mounted to and extending between the first rail member and second rail member. The first rail member includes first openings spaced apart along its length. The second rail member includes second openings spaced apart along its length. Vertical cables are mounted to and extend between the first rail member and second rail member. A first end of each vertical cable is secured within one of the first openings and a second end of each vertical cable is secured within an opposite one of the second openings. End members configured to adjust tension in the vertical cables are concealed by a pair of leg members of the second rail member. |
| US12180734B2 |
PVC keder welded to vinyl awning canopy
An awning keder includes an awning bead extending along a length of the keder that is sized for insertion into a keder rail, and a connecting panel coupled with the awning bead and extending along the length of the keder. The awning bead and the connecting panel are integrated into a one-piece keder. The one-piece component does not require additional assembly or alteration before welding onto a vinyl canopy, thereby cutting down on production time. The keder is also more durable and less susceptible to expansion or shrinkage resulting from environmental changes. |
| US12180729B2 |
Freely movable construction platform
A construction platform that is freely movable up and down is provided, which includes several curved platforms, several columns and a control panel. The curved platforms are connected with one after the other to form a ring-shaped platform that surrounds a cylindrical building and is movable along the columns. Each curved platform is provided with one or more mounting brackets. Each mounting bracket is provided with one or more movable brackets, one or more pressing mechanisms, one or more locking mechanisms, one or more movable rods, one or more suction cups, a pumping mechanism, and one or more emergency braking mechanisms. Each emergency braking mechanism includes a sprocket, a chain, a counterweight, an angle sensor, and a configuring assembly. Each configuring assembly includes a ring gear, a mounting sleeve, a configuring rod, a pawl, a torsion spring, an electromagnet and a magnetic block. |
| US12180727B2 |
Crack-filling joint pump applicable to polished concrete floors
Lightweight, battery-operated, walk-behind joint- and crack-filling equipment has no belts or chains to wear out, and no inverters or other electrical power-conversion apparatus. A single brushless battery-operated DC motor, directly coupled to two pumps, simultaneously delivers the resin and hardener to a wand, such that a single user can push the cart and apply the mixture. The portable cart includes a frame with a handle and single set of right and left wheels accommodates two containers holding the hardening components. The containers may be pails or buckets or bag-in-box containers that may be compressed and collapsed after use to reduce waste requirements. The boxes and/or bags may also be biodegradable for a more environmentally friendly solution. |
| US12180725B2 |
Method of installing a balcony, and device for the same
A method of securing a balcony to a façade of a building, an activatable balcony fixing, a balcony, and a kit. The method comprising the steps of: aligning the balcony with a projection of the façade, such that an activatable balcony fixing including a shaft, attached to the balcony, is aligned with a socket in the projection; driving the shaft through the socket in the projection, thereby securing the balcony to the façade; and locking the balcony to the façade through one or more further fixings, wherein the shaft and/or the socket in the projection are configured so as to provide tapering engagement between the shaft and the socket. |
| US12180721B2 |
Mud gooseneck and cleaning method
A gooseneck for filling drywall mud from a pump to a taping machine that attaches to a hose to deliver water to the taping machine's interior cavity during cleanup. In one embodiment, the gooseneck includes an upper pump plate with an inlet port with internal threads compatible with a threaded male hose connector. In another embodiment, a gooseneck is used with an adapter plate disposed between the gooseneck's upper pump plate and the pump's outlet port. The adapter plate includes two connector bores and a center entrance port with internal threads compatible with a male hose connector. When assembled, the bores and entrance port are axially aligned with connector holes or slots and the input port on the upper pump plate. Also disclosed is a method for cleaning the taping machine's interior cavity using one of the two embodiments and a garden hose that dispenses water into the taping machine. |
| US12180718B2 |
Dimensionally stable floor covering and method for the production thereof
A floor covering includes a plastics core, which has an upper side and a lower side, a functional layer and a reinforcement mat arranged on the upper side, and which has fibers and voids located therebetween, wherein the reinforcement mat is located between the upper side of the plastics core and the functional layer, the reinforcement mat and the functional layer constituting a preproduced unit, in which the reinforcement mat is fastened to the functional layer, wherein the plastics core is joined with the preproduced unit in such a way that the plastics core is joined with the fibers of the reinforcement mat and through the voids of the reinforcement mat with the functional layer such that the floor covering has a high degree of dimensional stability, and a method for producing the floor covering. |
| US12180706B2 |
Engineered wood structural system
An engineered wood structural system including multiple vertical structural elements (10) and multiple horizontal structural elements (20, 120) wherein multiple horizontal structural elements (20, 120) of the same floor level are laterally adjacent slabs connected to each other through a perimetral region of the upper horizontal board of one slab attached to a perimetral region of the upper horizontal board of other laterally adjacent slab directly, through complementary staggered steps or through a joint connector, to transfer horizontal loads. |
| US12180705B2 |
Engineered wood structural system
An engineered wood structural system including multiple vertical structural elements (10) and multiple horizontal structural elements (20, 120), wherein multiple horizontal structural elements (20, 120) of the same floor level are supported on the same structural node and are rigidly connected to each other through an upper connector (40) at least partially overlapped, and attached, to all the horizontal structural elements (20,120) supported in the structural node to transfer horizontal traction loads between the upper horizontal boards (21) of the connected horizontal structural elements (20, 120). |
| US12180703B2 |
Drywall as well as a kit and a method for constructing a drywall
The invention relates to a drywall comprising a first wall section (2) with first stud elements (4), wherein the first stud elements are arranged with a first regular centre distance, wherein in the first wall section a first panelling (5) is arranged at least on one room side (R) of the first stud elements (4). The drywall is characterized by a second wall section (3) with second stud elements (6), wherein a second panelling (7) is arranged in the second wall section at least on the room side (R) of the second stud elements (6) and wherein the second stud elements are arranged with a second regular centre distance (C) which is smaller than the first regular centre distance (A). The invention also relates to a kit and a method for constructing a drywall. |
| US12180701B2 |
Sound insulation sheet member and sound insulation structure using same
An object of the present invention is to provide a structural body that has high vibration damping and high sound-insulating performance which exceeds mass law while being relatively light weight, that is highly flexible in design, excellent in versatility, and easy to manufacture so that productivity and economic efficiency can be improved. The object thereof is achieved with a sheet member having a sheet of rubber elasticity and a resonant portion, wherein the resonant portion is provided in contact with a surface of the sheet, the resonant portion including a base part and a weight part, and the weight part being supported by the base part and having a larger mass than the base part. |
| US12180698B2 |
Half-timbered house in timber-frame construction
A half-timbered house having a multi-shell wall structure including a rafter roof having a plurality of rafters and side walls, which in turn each comprise at least one sill resting on a substrate and a plurality of posts. The multi-shell wall structure has two structural frameworks, wherein the first structural framework faces the interior and the second structural framework faces the surroundings. |
| US12180697B2 |
Multi-functional connector
An assembly for offsite construction of a building, a connector for use in such an assembly, along with a method of manufacture of such a connector, and a method of construction using the assembly. The connector includes first and second buttress elements defining, respectively, a first location portion and a second location portion. The first location portion and the second location portion are configured, respectively, to receive first and second structural elements extending at transverse angles to each other. The first and second buttress elements each has first and second opposite side walls defining an access space between them for a connector to be accessed. The second side wall of the first buttress element and the second side wall of the second buttress element together define a third location portion configured to receive a third structural element extending transversely to the first and second structural elements. |
| US12180695B2 |
Backwater valve
A backwater valve has a hollow valve body having an inlet and an outlet, and a valve member pivotally movable about a pivot axis disposed above the inlet. The valve member pivots between an open position in which the valve member is away from the inlet and a closed position in which the valve member closes the inlet. A cam is rotatably mounted above the inlet. The cam has a first rotary position in which the valve member is permitted to move to the open position and a second rotary position in which the cam engages the valve member to secure the valve member in the closed position. With the valve member in the open position, the cam pushes the valve member toward the close position as the cam moves toward the second rotary position. |
| US12180690B1 |
Backflow preventer
A backflow preventer (10, 128) includes a body (12, 130). The body includes an inlet port (14, 132) and an outlet port (16, 134). A central cylindrical bore (26, 144) extends in the body and axially between the inlet port and the outlet port. A first check valve (40, 152) and a second check valve (42, 156) are removably mounted in the bore through an insertion opening (38, 150). A removable plug (94, 95, 158) is positionable in the insertion opening to hold the check valves within the bore. Some exemplary arrangements include a translucent body to facilitate visual observation of proper check valve operation and testing of the backflow preventer. |
| US12180688B2 |
Bucket lip stabilizer structure
A stabilizer structure includes an elongated main body portion having an upper portion with outward-facing side surfaces and a lower portion below the upper portion, the lower portion being greater in width than the upper portion. The stabilizer structure also includes a hole in a top surface of the upper portion. The stabilizer also includes a forward portion integrated with the main body portion as a single monolithic piece. The forward portion includes a bridge section, a first prong extending from the bridge section, and a second prong extending from the bridge section. The first prong, second prong, and bridge section share a single forward-facing curved surface and a single rear-facing curved surface, the forward-facing curved surface having a different curve than the rear-facing curved surface. |
| US12180687B2 |
Bucket lip stabilizer structure
A stabilizer structure includes an elongated main body portion having an upper portion with outward-facing side surfaces and a lower portion below the upper portion, the lower portion being greater in width than the upper portion. The stabilizer structure also includes a hole in a top surface of the upper portion. The stabilizer also includes a forward portion integrated with the main body portion as a single monolithic piece. The forward portion includes a bridge section, a first prong extending from the bridge section, and a second prong extending from the bridge section. The first prong, second prong, and bridge section share a single forward-facing curved surface and a single rear-facing curved surface, the forward-facing curved surface having a different curve than the rear-facing curved surface. |
| US12180686B2 |
Work vehicle having enhanced visibility throughout implement movement
A computer-implemented system and method provide visual representation of an area of interest proximate to a work vehicle (e.g., a loader) during operative movement. A first vehicle portion comprises a frame, and a second vehicle portion (e.g., front-mounted bucket) is moveable relative to the first portion, and may for example obscure the area of interest from view during at least part of a trajectory of bucket movement. At least two imaging devices are mounted on the work vehicle, at least one of which has a field of view including the area of interest at any given time throughout the trajectory of bucket movement. Image data is provided to a display unit representing the area of interest and based on inputs from one or more of the imaging devices, wherein a display of the area of interest is substantially maintained thereon throughout bucket movement. |
| US12180682B2 |
Hydraulic control system
To avoid a large size of a direction change-over valve and enable accurate supply flow control when providing a flow control valve at an upstream side of the direction change-over valve to change the relationship between supply flow rate and discharge flow rate for a hydraulic actuator. The configuration is to control a supply flow rate to a stick cylinder based on an opening area of the stick's direction change-over valve and stick's flow control valve, calculate a target opening area of the stick's flow control valve based on a target supply flow rate from hydraulic pumps A, B to the stick cylinder, the opening area of the stick's direction change-over valve, and a target differential pressure between hydraulic pump A and a load pressure of stick cylinder, and control the stick's flow control valve so as to keep the target opening area calculated. |
| US12180677B2 |
Landscape channeling using an autonomous robotic soil dredger
A computer-implemented method for dynamic landscape channeling using an autonomous robotic soil dredger. The method derives one or more landscape metrics, wherein the one or more landscape metrics comprise soil metrics, environmental conditions, and vegetation water consumption metrics. The method further generates a digital twin of proposed trench and ridge metrics based on the derived one or more landscape metrics, wherein the proposed trench and ridge metrics comprise a depth of the trench, a distance between one or more trenches, a stream size, a slope of the trench, and a shape of the trench. The method further determines a trench pattern based on the generated digital twin of the proposed trench and ridge metrics and collaborates with the autonomous robotic soil dredger to generate the trench pattern. |
| US12180672B2 |
Electrically powered power machine
A power machine can include a frame, a lift arm, and one or more electrical devices for control of one or more work elements. An electrical tilt actuator can be secured to the lift arm to change an attitude of an implement carrier, an electrical lift actuator can be secured to the frame to raise and lower a lift arm, an electrical drive motor can be mounted to a track frame to move a track, or a battery assembly and electrical control module can be secured to the frame, including rearward of an operator station. |
| US12180669B2 |
Soil-displacement drill and method for forming a smooth foundation pile with such a soil-displacement drill
The present disclosure relates to a soil displacement drill comprising a drill pipe; a widening at one end of the drill pipe that is provided with (1) a screw blade for screwing the drill into the substrate, and (2) an outlet opening for the passage of material that is introduced for forming the foundation pile; and a flap that is movable between a first position for allowing unhindered screwing of the drill into the substrate and a second position for preventing the material from entering a screw groove. The screw groove is formed in the substrate by the screw blade during unscrewing of the drill from the substrate. The disclosure further relates to a method for forming a smooth foundation pile using such a drill. |
| US12180668B2 |
Methods for predicting a stability of a steel cylinder against tilt
Method for predicting a stability of a steel cylinder including: in response to the steel cylinder tilting toward a seaward side at an arbitrary rotation point, obtaining a safety factor for the steel cylinder tilting toward the seaward side by determining an anti-tilt moment and a tilt moment when the steel cylinder is tilted to the seaward side; under a same rotation point, in response to determining that the steel cylinder is rotated toward a land side, determining the safety factor for the steel cylinder tilting toward the land side; taking a smaller safety factor as the safety factor under the rotation point; re-selecting a new rotation point, determining a safety factor corresponding to the new rotation point, and taking a safety factor with a smallest value among all rotation points as a final safety factor; and generating, based on the final safety factor, an anti-tilt instruction. |
| US12180666B2 |
Device and method for health diagnosis of subgrade service performance
A device and method for health diagnosis of subgrade service performance, including: a loading device, which applies a load to a road; a data acquisition device, which collects stress and vertical displacement generated by a pavement layer when a load is applied; a data analysis device, that performs a frequency spectrum analysis on a vertical displacement signal to obtain a propagation speed of a Rayleigh wave of a pavement layer and a thickness of the pavement layer, and thereby obtains an elastic modulus of the pavement layer; inputting the stress, vertical displacement, elastic modulus and thickness of pavement layer into a trained subgrade soil modulus calculation model to obtain an elastic modulus of subgrade soil; and obtaining a dynamic deformation value of the subgrade under a standard load, and evaluating a health state of the subgrade according to the dynamic deformation value. |
| US12180662B2 |
Post assembly with impact absorbing core mechanism
A post assembly has a longitudinal axis extending from a proximal end to a distal end and includes a hollow outer shell, an anchoring sub-assembly disposed at the proximal end for securing the post assembly to a surface, a core assembly disposed within the hollow outer shell. The core assembly includes a core tube, a rigid rod having a lower end mechanically coupled to the anchoring sub-assembly and extending along the longitudinal axis to an upper end, and an elastic member disposed around the upper end of the rigid rod, the elastic member configured to transfer forces incident on the hollow outer shell through the elastic member to the anchoring sub-assembly via the rigid rod. |
| US12180661B1 |
Method for rapid demolishing of cement concrete pavement slab and device thereof
A method for rapid demolishing of a cement concrete pavement slab and a device there for. The device includes a demolishing vehicle, and the demolishing vehicle includes a base disposed at a bottom of the demolishing vehicle. The first shallow cutting allows first saws to make a minimal cut into the cement concrete pavement, increasing the cutting speed. A second deeper cutting is made on the basis of the grooves cut by the first saws, and although second saws have a larger feed, a cutting thickness of the cement concrete pavement is reduced by the first saws. A third cutting follows the same principle as the previous cuttings. |
| US12180659B2 |
Pivot-steered tandem roller and method for operating such rollers
A pivot-steered tandem roller for ground compaction, comprising a machine frame with an operator platform, two compaction drums which are spaced apart from one another in the longitudinal direction of the machine and are each steerably mounted on the machine frame via a pivot steering system, a drive motor, a cooler, and a fan associated with the cooler and conveying a cooling air flow, the cooler being arranged vertically above and/or in the longitudinal direction of the machine at the level of one of the compaction drums. Moreover, the invention relates to a method for operating such a pivot-steered tandem roller. |
| US12180654B2 |
Woven base fabric with laser energy absorbent MD and CD yarns and tissue product made using the same
A structured tissue belt assembly including a supporting layer, a non-woven web contacting layer, and one or more laser welds that attach the bottom surface of the web contacting layer to the top surface of the supporting layer. The structured tissue belt assembly allows for air flow in x, y and z directions. In exemplary embodiments, the structured tissue belt assembly has an embedment distance between the supporting layer and the web contacting layer of 0.05 mm to 0.60 mm and a peel force between the web contacting layer and the supporting layer of at least 650 gf/inch. |
| US12180645B2 |
Clothes care apparatus
The present disclosure relates to a clothes care apparatus. The clothes care apparatus includes a main body including a clothes care compartment, a machine compartment, a steam generator provided in the machine compartment configured to generate steam, a steam injector including a steam injection nozzle configured to receive the steam from the steam generator and inject the steam into the clothes care compartment, at least one air injection hole configured to allow air to be injected into the clothes care compartment in order to change a direction of the steam injected from the steam injector, a regulation device configured to regulate a flow rate or a wind direction of the air injected from the at least one air injection hole, and a controller configured to control the regulation device and change the direction of the steam by regulating the air injected from the at least one air injection hole. |
| US12180638B2 |
Drum washing machine and fixing device for drum washing machine
A drum washing machine capable of washing a helmet includes a pulsator installed on a bottom of a drum and configured to be rotatable independently of the drum. A fixing device is configured to detachably fix an object to be washed having a three-dimensional shape to an inner lower side of the drum. A processor is configured to control a water storage process for storing water in the tub in an amount, in which at least a part of the pulsator is submerged, and to control a pulsator to agitate the water inside the tub by rotating the pulsator in a state in which the drum is stopped to maintain a lower position of the object to be washed. |
| US12180634B2 |
Washing apparatus and method for controlling same
Provided is a washing apparatus equipped with an induction heater to heat a drum and a method of controlling the washing apparatus. The method includes a water supply step of supplying washing water to the tub via a water valve, a soaking step of soaking laundry by driving the drum while circulating washing water with the circulation pump after the water supply step ends, a heating step of heating the drum by driving the induction module after the soaking step ends, and a main washing step of washing the laundry by driving the drum after the heating step ends, wherein in the heating step, a water level is below a lower end of the drum, and the drum, the circulation pump, and the induction module are driven to operate, thereby heating the drum, the washing water, and the laundry. |
| US12180623B2 |
Device for handling harness elements and drawing-in machine
A device for handling weaving accessories, which is provided as a mobile unit, is disclosed herein. The device comprises a holding device for holding a reed, a holding device for holding healds, a holding device for holding drop wires and a holding device for holding a thread sheet. The holding device for holding the reed is provided for picking up a reed disposed movably at the holding device. |
| US12180622B2 |
Multiple woven leno-jacquard fabric and shoe upper manufactured therefrom
The present disclosure relates to a multiple woven fabric including a ground weave and a pattern weave, in which the ground weave and the pattern weave are arranged to be neighboring, the ground weave includes a plain weave woven so that a warp and a weft participate in weaving, and the pattern weave is a multi-layer weave including a first weave forming a first layer and a second weave separated from the first layer to form a second layer. |
| US12180621B2 |
Woven inflatable devices and method of making the same
Woven inflatable devices and methods for making woven inflatable devices are provided. The woven inflatable devices include a laminated sheet with inflatable regions that when inflated cause the laminated sheet to transform from a planar shape to a three-dimensional shape such as a chair, container, or kiteboard harness. |
| US12180618B2 |
Dyeable polyolefin fiber and fibrous structure comprising same
A dyeable polyolefin fiber is a polymer alloy fiber having a sea-island structure in which the sea ingredient comprises a polyolefin (A) and the island ingredient comprises a polyester (B), the fiber having a degree of elongation of 10-80%. The polyester (B) in the dyeable polyolefin fiber has an orientation parameter, as determined by Raman spectroscopy, of 1.1-10.0. The dyeable polyolefin fiber is a highly lightweight polyolefin fiber capable of being brightly and deeply colored, is excellent in terms of color fastness and evenness in dyeing, and is suitable for use as a fibrous structure. |
| US12180613B2 |
Electrospinning method for fabricating nanofiber air filter with minimized pressure drop
The present disclosure provides an electrospinning method for fabricating a nanofiber air filter with a minimized pressure drop. The method comprises following steps: S1. dissolving a specified amount of powder polymer material in a solvent, and magnetically stirring a resulting solution; adding the solution to a syringe connected with a microneedle by a plastic tube, and pumping the solution by the syringe into an electrospinning machine; S2. allowing the electrospinning machine to work under a high voltage, such that the solution generates nanofibers; the nanofibers are interweaved to fabricate air filters for removing particles in air with a particle removal efficiency η(Vm, tn) and pressure drop ΔP(Vm, tn), Vm is electrospinning voltage and tn is electrospinning time; and S3. finding optimal electrospinning voltage Vopt and optimal electrospinning time topt, such that an air filter fabricated by Vopt and topt can achieve target particle removal efficiency ηtar and minimized pressure drop ΔPmin. |
| US12180610B2 |
Hybrid pulsed laser deposition of complex oxide thin films made from elements having a large vapor pressure mismatch
Apparatus and methods for growing films of complex layered metal oxides with high stoichiometries and high crystal qualities are provided. The layered complex metal oxides include two or more metals and oxygen and have a layered structure. The methods, which are referred to as hybrid pulsed laser deposition (hybrid PLD), synergistically combine the advantages of molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) and pulsed laser deposition (PLD) to grow complex metal oxide films that include metals with very different vapor pressures. |
| US12180608B2 |
Forming acoustic panel with multi-layered septum(s)
A formation method is provided during which a cellular core is provided. The cellular core includes a plurality of cavities that include a first cavity. Each of the cavities extends through the cellular core. A metal substrate is disposed within the first cavity. The metal substrate is electroplated to form a septum within the first cavity. The septum is bonded to the cellular core. |
| US12180600B2 |
Electrochemical conversion of carbon dioxide to form an organic acid
A process for electrochemical conversion of carbon dioxide using a three-compartment cell provides low voltage requirements, high faradaic efficiencies, and high concentration of formic acid in product solutions. The applied voltage between anode and cathode should be less than 3.5V. Carbon dioxide may be converted to an organic acid. |
| US12180599B2 |
Electrolysis device
An electrolysis device may include a housing having a cavity that is configured to receive a precursor solution. The precursor solution may include chloride. An electrolysis circuit may be located in the cavity of the housing. The electrolysis circuit may include a power source, a first electrode and a second electrode electrically coupled to the power source, and a control circuit electrically coupled to the power source and the first and second electrodes. Upon the control circuit being activated while the precursor liquid operably couples the first and second electrodes together, the electrolysis circuit may be configured to generate a hypochlorite solution from the precursor solution. |
| US12180597B2 |
Test station assemblies for monitoring cathodic protection of structures and related methods
An example test station assembly of a cathodic protection monitoring assembly includes a face plate including a plurality of openings. In addition, the test station assembly includes a plurality of test posts to pass through the plurality of openings. Further, the test station assembly includes a plurality of electrically non-conductive identification indicators to connect to the plurality of test posts on the face plate. Each of the plurality of identification indicators including one or more identifying characteristics to identify a corresponding voltage source of a plurality of underground voltage sources associated with an at least partially buried structure, a cathodic protection system for the buried structure, or the cathodic protection monitoring assembly. Still further, the test station assembly includes a plurality of electrical conductors to electrically connect the plurality of test posts to the plurality of underground voltage sources. |
| US12180596B2 |
Component
A component (1) is disclosed which has a black oxide layer (10), wherein metallic additive elements (4) are incorporated in the structure of the black oxide layer (10). Furthermore, a method for manufacturing such a component (1) is disclosed, said method comprising the steps of: depositing metallic additive elements (4) on the component (1) and immersing the component (1) with the deposited metallic additive elements (4) in a black oxide solution (6), wherein the metallic additive elements (4) are incorporated into the structure of the black oxide layer (10). |
| US12180594B2 |
Metal-coated steel strip
An Al—Zn—Si—Mg alloy coated strip that has Mg2Si particles in the coating microstructure is disclosed. The distribution of Mg2Si particles is such that the surface of the coating has only a small proportion of Mg2Si particles or is at least substantially free of any Mg2Si particles. |
| US12180591B2 |
Ceramic matrix composite surface roughness
A method of improving surface roughness of ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) is provided. The method includes completing a formation of the CMCs and a chemical vapor infiltration (CVI) process to initially coat the CMCs, inspecting a CMC surface, identifying, from a result of the inspecting, a defect in the CMC surface that negatively impacts a surface roughness characteristic thereof, locally targeting and ablating the defect and re-inspecting the CMC surface to ensure that the defect is correct. |
| US12180584B2 |
Method of fabricating hexagonal boron nitride
Disclosed herein is a method of fabricating hexagonal boron nitride in which hexagonal boron nitride is epitaxially grown. A method of fabricating hexagonal boron nitride includes placing a catalytic metal in a chamber, the catalytic metal having a hexagonal crystal structure and having a lattice mismatch of 15% or less with hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) in a chamber; and growing hexagonal boron nitride on the catalytic metal at a temperature of 800° C. or lower while supplying a nitrogen source and a boron source into the chamber. |
| US12180583B2 |
Methods of forming low resistivity titanium nitride thin film in horizontal vias and related devices
A method of forming a conformal layer including TiN in a via includes introducing a precursor into a reaction chamber according to a first exposure schedule. The precursor includes non-halogenated metal-organic titanium. The first exposure schedule indicates precursor exposure periods. Each precursor exposure period is associated with a particular duration of time and a particular duty cycle over which to introduce the precursor during the particular duration of time. The method includes introducing a co-reactant into the reaction chamber according to a second exposure schedule. The co-reactant includes nitrogen. The second exposure schedule indicates co-reactant exposure periods. Each co-reactant exposure period is associated with a particular duration of time and a particular duty cycle over which to introduce the co-reactant during the particular duration of time. The method includes providing the conformal layer including TiN in the via based on said introducing the precursor and the co-reactant. |
| US12180581B2 |
Use of vapor deposition coated flow paths for improved chromatography of metal interacting analytes
A chromatographic device including a coated metallic frit is disclosed. The coating is provided over the fluid exposed surfaces of the frit, thereby covering metallic surfaces to prevent interaction with an analyte in the flowstream. This technology relates to the use of vapor deposition coated frit(s) in a liquid flow path for improved chromatography. More specifically, this technology relates to liquid chromatographic devices for separating analytes in a sample having coated frit(s) within an uncoated metallic fluidic flow path (i.e., the column tube or channel is formed of stainless steel, titanium (pure or alloyed), or some mixture of stainless steel and titanium) and does not include the coating applied to the frit. |
| US12180578B2 |
RF sputtering apparatus for controlling atomic layer of thin film
There is provided an RF sputtering apparatus for controlling an atomic layer of a thin film. The RF sputtering apparatus includes: a sputtering main body including a substrate, a target facing the substrate, and a chamber for performing a sputtering process to deposit the target on the substrate; a power supply unit connected to the target of the sputtering main body via a network to apply RF power; a roughing pump unit for forming vacuum inside the chamber of the sputtering main body; and a gas supply unit for supplying reaction gas to the inside of the chamber. A power cable for supplying a power source to the power supply unit is formed with a single crystal copper wire. |
| US12180574B1 |
Tarnish resistant and age hardenable sterling silver alloy
A sterling silver alloy composition consisting of in parts by weight: at least 92.5% silver, 0.5%-1.2% palladium, 3.4%-4.8% copper, 0.5%-1.5% zinc, 0.1%-1.5% indium, wherein zinc and indium combined content is not greater than 2.4%, 0.3%-1% germanium, and 0.005%-0.05% silicon. |
| US12180573B2 |
Hot-stamping formed body
A hot-stamping formed body has a predetermined chemical composition, in which an average grain size of prior austenite grains in a microstructure is 5.0 μm or less, and an average Mn concentration at grain boundaries of the prior austenite grains is 1.0 mass % or less. The hot-stamping formed body may be provided with a plating layer on the surface thereof, or may have a softened region in a portion thereof. |
| US12180572B2 |
Wear-resistant steel plate and method for producing same
The steel plate has a specific chemical composition, and a microstructure where a volume fraction of martensite at a depth of 1 mm from a surface of the steel plate is 95% or more, and at a depth of 1 mm from a surface of the steel plate, a Vickers hardness at 400° C. is 288 or more, and a Brinell hardness at 25° C. is 360 HBW10/3000 to 490 HBW10/3000. |
| US12180568B2 |
Soft-magnetic powder comprising coated particles
The invention is related to a soft-magnetic powder comprising coated particles, the coated particles comprising a core and a shell, the core having an average particle size D50 in a range from 0.1 μm to 100 μm and comprising iron, wherein the shell has a thickness of not more than 20 nm and comprises at least two solid oxides and wherein the shell comprises at least three layers and the shell comprises more than one layers of a first solid oxide and at least one layer of a second solid oxide, wherein the more than one layers of the first solid oxide and the at least one layer of the second solid oxide are arranged in an alternating manner. The invention is further related to a process for the production of the soft-magnetic powder, a use of the soft-magnetic powder and an electronic component comprising the soft-magnetic powder. |
| US12180566B2 |
Battery cell housing made of an aluminium alloy strip having a high recycling content
A battery cell housing having an aluminium alloy strip or sheet. The object of providing a battery cell housing having an aluminium alloy strip or sheet which, on the one hand, makes it possible to achieve recycling rates and, on the other hand, satisfies the requirements of a battery cell housing, in particular with regard to strength, electrolyte stability and electrical and thermal conductivity, is achieved in that the aluminium alloy strip or sheet has an aluminium alloy with the following alloy constituents in wt %: 0.1%≤Si≤0.5%, 0.25%≤Fe≤0.8%, Cu≤0.6%, 0.6%≤Mn≤1.4%, 0.5%≤Fe≤1.5%, Cr≤0.25%, Zn≤0.4%, 0.005%≤Ti≤0.2%, the remainder being Al and unavoidable impurities, individually at most 0.05% and in total at most 0.15%. |
| US12180565B2 |
Nickel-based superalloy
A Nickel-based superalloy, whose composition includes, in percent by weight of the total composition: Chromium: 10.0-11.25; Cobalt: 11.2-13.7; Molybdenum: 3.1-3.8; Tungsten: 3.1-3.8; Aluminium: 2.9-3.5; Titanium: 4.6-5.6; Niobium: 1.9-2.3; Hafnium: 0.25-0.35; Zirconium: 0.040-0.060; Carbon: 0.010-0.030; Boron: 0.01-0.030; Nickel: remainder as well as unavoidable impurities; the composition being free of tantalum. |
| US12180564B2 |
Plated steel sheet
A plated steel sheet comprises a plated layer on a surface of a steel sheet, in which in the plated layer, the total amount ΣA of Sn, Bi, and In is less than 0.75%, the total amount ΣB of Ca, Y, La, and Ce is 0.03 to 0.60%, the total amount ΣC of Cr, Ti, Ni, Co, V, Nb, Cu, and Mn is 0 to 1.00%, Sn≤Si, and 20.0≤Mg/Si are satisfied, and in an X-ray diffraction pattern of a surface of the plated layer, an X-ray diffraction peak of Al2.15Zn1.85Ca, an X-ray diffraction peak of CaZn2, and an X-ray diffraction peak of η′-MgZn2 satisfy a predetermined relationship. |
| US12180563B2 |
Manufacturing method of porous silicon material, porous silicon material, and power storage device
The manufacturing method of a porous silicon material of the present disclosure includes a particle forming step of melting a raw material containing Al as a first element in an amount of 50% by mass or more and Si in an amount of 50% by mass or less to obtain a silicon alloy, a pore forming step of removing the first element from the silicon alloy to obtain a porous material, and a heat treatment step of heating the porous material to diffuse elements other than Si to a surface of the porous material. |
| US12180554B2 |
Method for carburization of HDRI produced in H2 based direct reduction process
The invention relates to a process for producing carburized directly reduced iron sponge from iron oxide material. Firstly, direct reduction is carried out by means of a reduction gas consisting at least predominantly of H2 and the carbon content in the iron sponge is then increased by means of a carburizing gas which is fed in, after which used carburizing gas is at least partly taken off while largely avoiding mixing with the reduction gas. The plant for producing carburized directly reduced iron sponge from iron oxide material comprises a reduction zone for directly reducing introduced iron oxide material to directly reduced product by means of reduction gas consisting predominantly of H2 and a reduction gas feed conduit opening into the reduction zone. It also comprises a carburization zone having a carburizing gas feed conduit opening into the carburization zone and a carburization offgas conduit. |
| US12180551B2 |
Method of using biomarkers and clinical variables for predicting chemotherapy benefit
Provided herein are methods for predicting chemotherapy benefit. The invention predicts chemotherapy benefit based on the expression analysis of biomarkers, e.g., RNA biomarker transcription analysis, taken from a tumor sample. The biomarker expression data can be combined with clinical variables, e.g., tumor size and nodal status, to generate a profile that predicts the benefit of including chemotherapy as a treatment decision. |
| US12180549B2 |
Diagnosing fetal chromosomal aneuploidy using genomic sequencing
Embodiments of this invention provide methods, systems, and apparatus for determining whether a fetal chromosomal aneuploidy exists from a biological sample obtained from a pregnant female. Nucleic acid molecules of the biological sample are sequenced, such that a fraction of the genome is sequenced. Respective amounts of a clinically-relevant chromosome and of background chromosomes are determined from results of the sequencing. The determination of the relative amounts may count sequences of only certain length. A parameter derived from these amounts (e.g. a ratio) is compared to one or more cutoff values, thereby determining a classification of whether a fetal chromosomal aneuploidy exists. Prior to sequencing, the biological sample may be enriched for DNA fragments of a particular sizes. |
| US12180538B2 |
Methods and compositions for capping nucleic acids
A method for identifying a nucleic acid template that include (a) providing a plurality of primer-template hybrids, wherein a first hybrid of the plurality includes a first template hybridized to a first primer, and wherein a second hybrid of the plurality includes a second template hybridized to a second primer, the second primer having a ternary complex inhibitor moiety at the 3′ end; (b) delivering polymerases and nucleotides to the plurality, whereby the first hybrid binds a polymerase and nucleotide to form a stabilized ternary complex and whereby the second hybrid does not bind a polymerase and nucleotide to form a stabilized ternary complex; and (c) detecting the stabilized ternary complex to identify the first template. |
| US12180531B2 |
Analysis and screening of cell secretion profiles
Embodiments disclose apparatus, methods and software for performing biological screening and analysis implemented using an instrument platform capable of detecting a wide variety of cell-based secretions, expressed proteins, and other cellular components. The platform may be configured for simultaneous multiplexed detection of a plurality biological components such that a large number of discrete samples may be individually sequestered and evaluated to detect or identify constituents from the samples in a highly parallelized and scalable manner. |
| US12180529B2 |
Sugar transporter-modified yeast strains and methods for bioproduct production
Genetically modified yeast having a heterologous sugar transporter that is capable of transporting a non-glucose sugar such as maltulose, are described. The heterologous sugar transporter can be a protein according to, or that has similarity to, SEQ ID NO: 44. Fermentation methods using enzymatically treated starch where the yeast are able to consume the non-glucose sugars, are also described. The engineered yeast can be useful for producing desired bioproducts such as high ethanol, with low amounts of residual sugars in the medium. |
| US12180528B2 |
Strain for producing lipase and application thereof
The present invention relates to a lipase-producing strain and application thereof. The strain is classified and named Bacillus subtilis CS1802, with a preservation number of CCTCC NO: M2018262. The strain can be used to produce vitamin A palmitate through whole-cell transformation of vitamin A and palmitic acid. The Bacillus subtilis CS1802 of the present invention is derived from traditional natural fermented food and is a microorganism generally recognized as safe. The strain can be easily cultured and preserved. The highest content of vitamin A palmitate obtained through whole-cell transformation of vitamin A and palmitic acid is 15.35 mg/L. The highest transformation efficiency is 76.75%. The strain provides a new path for enzymatic synthesis of vitamin A palmitate and has important application prospects. |
| US12180517B2 |
Expression of novel cell tags
Disclosed herein are polynucleotides encoding cell tags for use in immunotherapeutic applications, and systems comprising polynucleotide cell tags for regulating the activity of a cell. The compositions, methods and systems described herein provide tools for regulating activity of genetically engineered cells in a subject. |
| US12180516B2 |
Biosynthetic platform for the production of cannabinoids and other prenylated compounds
Provided is an enzyme useful for prenylation and recombinant pathways for the production of cannabinoids, cannabinoid precursors and other prenylated chemicals in a cell free system as well and recombinant microorganisms that catalyze the reactions. |
| US12180514B2 |
Modified DAAO enzyme and application thereof
The present invention refers to a modified D-amino acid oxidase (DAAO). In particular, the modified DAAO of the present invention has the activity of catalyzing the oxidation of D-glufosinate into PPO. Further, the modified DAAO of the present invention has increased activity of catalyzing the oxidation of D-glufosinate into PPO and/or increased stability as compared to SEQ ID NO: 4. The present invention also refers to the polynucleotide encoding the modified DAAO of the present invention, the vector and host cell expressing the modified DAAO of the present invention, and the method of producing L-glufosinate with the modified DAAO and host cell of the present invention. |
| US12180508B2 |
Method of preparing in vitro-matured human intestinal organoids and use thereof
Provided are a method of preparing in vitro-matured intestinal organoids, and intestinal organoids prepared by the method. |
| US12180507B2 |
Engineered platforms to stabilize both hepatocytes and endothelial cells in vitro
The disclosure relates to in vitro cultures of human hepatocytes, and in particular co-cultures systems including human hepatocytes, non-parenchymal cells, and human endothelial cells, and the use of the co-cultures in developing and screening drugs. |
| US12180500B2 |
Chimeric capsids
The present invention relates to viral vectors and methods of their production and use. |
| US12180499B2 |
Compositions and methods for impeding transcription of expanded microsatellite repeats
Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for treating diseases characterized by expanded microsatellite repeats by impeding or inhibiting transcription of expanded microsatellite repeats. |
| US12180497B2 |
Resistance genes associated with disease resistance in soybeans
The present invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying, selecting and/or producing a Disease resistant soybean plant or germplasm using genes derived from Glycine canescens, Glycine clandestina, Glycine tomentella. A soybean plant or germplasm that has been identified, selected and/or produced by any of the methods of the present invention is also provided. Disease resistant soybean seeds, plants and germplasms are also provided. |
| US12180495B2 |
Plant tolerance to low water, low nitrogen and cold II
Polynucleotides incorporated into nucleic acid constructs have been introduced into plants and were ectopically expressed. The encoded polypeptides of the invention have been shown to confer at least one regulatory activity and confer earlier flowering, longer floral organ retention, increased cold tolerance, greater tolerance to water deprivation, altered carbon-nitrogen balance sensing, increased low nitrogen tolerance, and/or increased tolerance to hyperosmotic stress as compared to a control plant. |
| US12180494B2 |
Method of improving chloroplast function and increasing seed yield
Ascorbate protects tissues against damage caused by reactive oxygen species (ROS) produced through normal metabolism or generated from stress. The inositol route to AsA involves four enzymes: myo-inositol oxygenase, glucuronate reductase, gluconolactonase (GNL), and L-gulono-1,4-lactone oxidase (GulLO). Eighteen putative GNLs were identified in Arabidopsis, one of which, AtGNL, is interesting because it possesses a chloroplastic signal peptide. Knockouts on this gene had lower foliar AsA and stunted growth compared to controls. The functional gene restored the phenotype of the knockouts, and those plants had higher AsA content, enhanced photosynthetic capacity, and higher seed yield. |
| US12180493B2 |
Constructs and methods for controlling stomatal closure in plants
The present invention is related to expressing an AHA5 protein in plants, and preferentially a mutated AHA5 protein leading to a constitutive activity of AHA5, to control stomatal closure and improve tolerance to drought conditions and yield in plants. |
| US12180492B2 |
Methods and systems for producing a protein of interest in a plant
Methods and systems for producing a protein of interest within a plant or a portion of a plant are provided herein. The method includes introducing one or more nucleic acid into the plant or the portion of the plant, the nucleic acid including a nucleotide sequence encoding the protein of interest and incubating the plant or the portion of the plant under conditions that permit the expression of the nucleotide sequence encoding the protein of interest. The method also includes adding a medium amendment including a calcium carbonate source, such as aragonite, to a medium environment of the plant. |
| US12180491B2 |
Plant expression enhancer
An isolated expression enhancer active in a plant, portion of a plant or plant cell, the expression enhancer is provided. The isolated expression enhancer may be selected from the group consisting of nbMT78 (SEQ ID NO:1); nbATL75 (SEQ ID NO:2); nbDJ46 (SEQ ID NO:3); nbCHP79 (SEQ ID NO:4); nbEN42 (SEQ ID NO:5); atHSP69 (SEQ ID NO:6); atGRP62 (SEQ ID NO:7); atPK65 (SEQ ID NO:8); atRP46 (SEQ ID NO:9); nb30S72 (SEQ ID NO:10); nbGT61 (SEQ ID NO:11); nbPV55 (SEQ ID NO:12); nbPPI43 (SEQ ID NO:13); nbPM64 (SEQ ID NO:14); and nbH2A86 (SEQ ID NO:15). Methods for using the isolated expression enhancer are also provided. |
| US12180489B2 |
Modified excisable MON87708 soybean transgenic herbicide resistance locus
Transgenic INHT30 soybean plants comprising modifications of the MON87708 soybean locus which provide for facile excision of the modified MON87708 transgenic locus or portions thereof, methods of making such plants, and use of such plants to facilitate breeding are disclosed. |
| US12180485B2 |
Repressible control of gene expression
The technology described herein is directed to inducible and repressible polypeptides and polypeptide systems. In particular, described herein are split sequence-specific nucleases and split recombinases that are linked to drug-inducible or drug-repressible dimerization domains. In some embodiments, the polypeptides comprise sequestering domains and/or have their expression controlled by an inducible promoter. In multiple aspects described herein are polynucleotides, vectors, cells, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said polypeptides or polypeptide systems. Also described herein are methods of using said polypeptide systems to modulate the expression of a target polypeptide or to treat a subject in need of a cell therapy. |
| US12180483B2 |
Engineered cyclic GMP-AMP synthase (cGAS) variant enzymes
Cyclic GMP-AMP synthase (cGAS) enzymes have been engineered to produce polypeptides having increased cGAS activity in the cyclization of modified nucleoside triphosphates, including thiolated or fluorinated nucleoside triphosphates, and polynucleotides encoding these enzymes, as well as vectors and host cells comprising these polynucleotides and polypeptides. Methods for producing cGAS enzymes, compositions comprising the cGAS enzymes, and methods of using the engineered cGAS enzymes are useful for the production of pharmaceutical compounds. |
| US12180481B2 |
Targeted extracellular vesicles for delivery of therapeutics
The present invention is directed to Saccharomyces-generated extracellular vesicles (EVs) comprising a foreign RNA molecule or protein and at least one foreign membrane surface exposed ligand that specifically binds to a target receptor displayed on a target cell. The present invention also relates to methods of making and using these Saccharomyces-generated EVs for targeted gene silencing. The present invention also relates to fusion proteins comprising a Saccharomyces extracellular vesicle anchor protein and a second peptide designed to bind to cell-specific receptors. |
| US12180478B2 |
Antisense oligonucleotides targeting alpha-synuclein and uses thereof
The present disclosure relates to antisense oligonucleotides, which target SNCA mRNA (e.g., at an intron exon junction) in a cell, leading to reduced expression of SNCA protein. Reduction of SNCA protein expression is beneficial for the treatment of certain medical disorders, e.g., a neurological disorder. |
| US12180476B2 |
Use of PIWI-interacting RNA piR-hsa-211106
In the field of biomedical technology, a PIWI-interacting RNA piR-hsa-211106 is used to prepare a targeted therapeutic drug for inhibiting proliferation of lung adenocarcinoma cells. A mechanism is as follows: after the PIWI-interacting RNA piR-hsa-211106 is constructed into an agonist or a transformant, the agonist or the transformant inhibits a tricarboxylic acid cycle process by down-regulating an expression of a pyruvate carboxylase, inhibits an energy metabolism, promotes apoptosis of the lung adenocarcinoma cells, thus inhibits growth of the lung adenocarcinoma. The PIWI-interacting RNA piR-hsa-211106 directly acts on a target site and does not produce toxic and side effects and an off-target phenomenon. Large amounts of analysis and in-vivo and in-vitro experiments show that the PIWI-interacting RNA piR-hsa-211106 has high credibility and a remarkable treatment effect, and provides a new research direction for anti-tumor therapy of lung adenocarcinoma. |
| US12180472B2 |
Chiral design
The present invention relates to chirally controlled oligonucleotides of select designs, chirally controlled oligonucleotide compositions, and methods of making and using the same. In some embodiments, a provided chirally controlled oligonucleotide composition provides different cleavage patterns of a nucleic acid polymer than a reference oligonucleotide composition. In some embodiments, a provided chirally controlled oligonucleotide composition provides single site cleavage within a complementary sequence of a nucleic acid polymer. |
| US12180471B2 |
Antisense oligonucleotides for the treatment of Stargardt disease
The invention relates to the fields of medicine and biotechnology. In particular, it relates to novel antisense oligonucleotides (AONs) that may be used in the treatment, prevention and/or delay of Stargardt disease and/or ABCA4-associated eye disease. More in particular, the invention relates to AONs that are used in inhibiting or blocking exon 39 skipping in the human ABCA4 pre-mRNA. |
| US12180470B2 |
System and method for cell type-specific translation of RNA molecules in eukaryotes
The present technology comprises methods and RNA constructs for the targeted translation of a polypeptide of interest in a eukaryotic target cell, and to the use thereof in therapeutic clinical applications. |
| US12180466B2 |
Plant tissue collection, RNA extraction and genetic analysis
Methods of extracting ribonucleic acid from plant tissue involve treating multiple groups of plant seeds with different plant growth regulators. Each group of plant seeds can be treated with a different plant growth regulator. Methods further involve germinating the plant seeds to form seedlings, harvesting tissue samples from subgroups within each group of plant seeds and seedlings at different timepoints, and extracting total RNA from each harvested tissue sample. Methods can also involve sequencing the extracted RNA, determining an expression level of a plurality of genes relative to a negative control, and identifying a subset of differentially expressed genes at each distinct timepoint. |
| US12180461B2 |
Charcoal-free culture media for legionella
The present invention provides in vitro methods for culturing Legionella, comprising incubating a Legionella bacterium on a charcoal-free solid agar medium comprising: serum, wherein the serum is present at a concentration of 1%-35% (v/v); a nitrogen source; and an iron source. Charcoal-free solid agar media for use in methods of the invention are also provided. |
| US12180460B2 |
Long-living, thermotolerant yeast and use thereof in producing a fermented beverage
The present invention relates to a yeast strain used in the production of a fermented beverage, wherein the yeast strain is a hybrid obtained by a mass-mating hybridisation process between haploid spores selected from Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain Y927, strain Y115, strain WI011, strain WI017 and strain WI018, or wherein the yeast strain is an inbred strain of said hybrid. The present invention further relates to a yeast slurry, a method for brewing a fermented beverage, and a malt or tea-based beverage obtained on the basis of a fermentation process. |
| US12180453B2 |
Systems, devices, and methods for electroporation within a cell processing system
The present disclosure relates to systems, devices, and methods for electroporating. In an embodiment, the present disclosure relates to an electroporation system, comprising at least one electroporation chamber, each electroporation chamber comprising a first electrode and a second electrode, a plurality of ports comprising an inlet port at a first portion of each electroporation chamber, and an outlet port at a second portion of each electroporation chamber, a fluid conduit arranged between the first electrode and the second electrode, the fluid conduit being in fluid communication with the inlet port and the outlet port, and an automated system for electroporation operatively connected to the first electrode and the second electrode of the at least one electroporation chamber. |
| US12180451B2 |
Packed-bed bioreactor systems and methods of using the same
A bioreactor system is provided that includes a cell culture vessel having a first end, a second end, and at least one reservoir between the first and second ends; and a cell culture matrix disposed in the at least one reservoir. The cell culture matrix has a structurally defined substrate with a surface for adhering cells thereto. The bioreactor system flows material through the at least one reservoir and through the cell culture matrix in a flow direction from the first end to the second end, and the cell culture matrix exhibits isotropic fluid flow permeability therethrough. |
| US12180445B2 |
Device for monitoring a biological process in a liquid medium
A device for monitoring a biological process in a liquid medium includes a wall portion, a silanization layer and a sensor arrangement. The device attaches to a container of a bioreactor and can be used with disposable bioreactors. The wall portion is adapted to retain the liquid medium during operation of the bioreactor. A through-hole is disposed in the wall portion. A silanization layer covers the surface encircling the through-hole and the wall portion between the liquid medium and the wall portion. The sensor arrangement includes a glass layer, a substrate and an electrode. The glass layer is bonded by an adhesive to the silanization layer so as to cover the through-hole. The electrode is mounted on the substrate and measures electrical conductivity through the liquid medium. The sensor arrangement also includes an optical sensor that detects electromagnetic radiation that passes from the liquid medium through the glass layer. |
| US12180439B2 |
Alkyl amides for enhanced food soil removal and asphalt dissolution
The present invention comprises a hard surface cleaning composition including an environmentally friendly alkyl amide solvent, derived from renewable bio-based resources that works at least as well as d-limonene. In one embodiment, the present invention is a cleaning composition including an anionic surfactant salt, a saturated C8 to C10 alkyl amide solvent, a cosolvent and water. The composition is substantially free of d-limonene and can remove red food soils with up to 20 percent protein, and also functions as an asphalt removal composition. |
| US12180435B2 |
Ready to use cleaner/disinfectant wipe for cleaning medical instruments comprising a mixture of low and high HLB surfactants
A single-step absorbent wipe for cleaning and disinfecting medical instruments includes various active ingredients as well as compounds that increase the efficacy profile of the product against various organisms, improve the buffering capacity of the formulation, enhance the antimicrobial efficacy against mycobacteria, increases the wetting and cleaning profile of the formulation, as well as adjusts the PH thereof. The disinfectant wipe provides a procedure to suitably clean and intermediate level disinfect medical instruments that are heat liable as well as non-submersible. |
| US12180433B2 |
Lubricating oil composition, method for using lubricating oil composition, and method for producing lubricating oil composition
A lubricating oil composition contains a base oil and a rust inhibitor, in which the base oil has a gas chromatogram measured by gas chromatography satisfying the particular condition (α), and the rust inhibitor is at least one selected from a first rust inhibitor, a second rust inhibitor, a third rust inhibitor, and a fourth rust inhibitor, and satisfies the particular condition (β). |
| US12180431B2 |
Phosphorus coal gasification reaction device for combined production of yellow phosphorus and syngas
Disclosed is a phosphorus coal gasification reaction device for combined production of yellow phosphorus and syngas, including a stock bin, a mineral aggregate lock hopper, a phosphorous coal gasification reactor, a slag quench chamber and a slag lock hopper. In the phosphorous coal gasification reactor, a drying zone, a dry distillation zone, a combustion zone, a phosphate rock reduction zone, and a slag bath zone are formed from top to bottom. A gas product outlet communicating with the phosphorous coal gasification reactor is installed at a top of the phosphorous coal gasification reactor, two to eight fuel burners are symmetrically arranged on the combustion zone, and an auxiliary burner communicating with the slag bath zone is arranged at the bottom of the slag bath zone. The reactor device can improve the production capacity of the yellow phosphorus, and reduce the emission of CO2. |
| US12180429B2 |
On-site solvent generation and makeup for tar solvation in an olefin plant
A system and process for generating, on-site, a sustained C6+C7 aromatic rich solvent stream for tar solvation within the olefin plant employing a two-fuel oil tower system receiving a hydrocarbon feed from a quench water separator drum, where the two-fuel oil tower system is configured to make a sufficient solvent stream containing C6+C7 aromatic rich hydrocarbons that is recycled and mixed with quench water going to the quench water separator drum to assist in removing tar molecules out of the quench water. |
| US12180428B2 |
Methods of using ionic liquids as paraffin inhibitors, pour point depressants and cold flow improvers
The disclosure relates to the use of ionic liquids as paraffin inhibitors, pour point depressant or cold flow improvers in the production, treatment and refining of hydrocarbon fluids. |
| US12180423B2 |
Methods for stimulating hydrocarbon-bearing formations
A method for the fracking or stimulation of a hydrocarbon-bearing formation, said method comprising the steps of: providing a wellbore in need of stimulation; inserting a plug in the wellbore at a predetermined location; inserting a perforating tool and a spearhead or breakdown acid into the wellbore; positioning the tool at said predetermined location; perforating the wellbore with the tool thereby creating a perforated area; allowing the spearhead acid to come into contact with the perforated area for a predetermined period of time sufficient to prepare the formation for fracking or stimulation; removing the tool from the wellbore; and initiating the fracking of the perforated area using a fracking fluid. Also disclosed is a corrosion inhibiting composition for use with the acid composition. |
| US12180422B2 |
System and method for optimized production of hydrocarbons from shale oil reservoirs via cyclic injection
System and method for the optimized production of hydrocarbons from shale oil reservoirs via cyclic injection to achieve an improved and optimal recovery of oil. The method can determine and optimize the composition of injected fluids to be injected, the rate, pressure and duration of injection, the production rate and pressure of produced fluids; can determine and utilize the optimum number of injection and production cycles; can determine the amount of soaking time (if any); and can determine the equipment design and operating characteristics to provide for the optimized injection of injection fluids, and the separation of produced fluids for both reinjection and delivery to sales or storage. |
| US12180421B1 |
Carbonate rock formation surfactant injection method
A method of enhanced oil recovery in a carbonate rock formation including, injecting a mixture into the carbonate rock formation containing an oil composition, and extracting the oil composition from the carbonate rock formation. The mixture contains 89-98.9 vol % of an aqueous solution, 0.01-1 vol % of a gemini cationic surfactant, and 0.1-10 vol % of formic acid based on a total volume of the mixture. During the injecting at least a portion of the gemini cationic surfactant is adsorbed onto the carbonate rock formation, and wherein at least 90% less by volume of the gemini cationic surfactant adsorbs onto the carbonate rock formation compared to a method under the same conditions but without the formic acid. |
| US12180419B2 |
Alkylaniline polyether benzenesulfonate and process of producing same
A process for the conversion of methanol to olefins includes the steps of passing a feedstock comprising methanol to a fluidized bed reactor in contact with a catalyst to produce an olefin product, wherein the process at least partially deactivates the catalyst to form an at least partially deactivated catalyst; and passing spent catalyst from said at least partially deactivated catalyst to a regenerator for regeneration thereby forming regenerated catalyst and returning activated catalyst from said regenerated catalyst to said reactor via a regenerated catalyst line. An oxygen volume content in the gas-phase component at the outlet of the regenerated catalyst pipeline is controlled to be less than 0.1 percent, preferably less than 0.05% and more preferably less than 0.01% on the regenerated catalyst pipeline. |
| US12180416B2 |
Method for preventing stratal water from breaking through into bottom holes of wells
A method for preventing stratal water from breaking into bottom holes of gas, gas-condensate, or gas-hydrate wells includes performing an injection of a shielding agent into a bottomhole formation zone, for which an emulsion-suspension system (ESS) is used. The ESS system includes: 5-12 vol % of diesel fuel, 2-3 vol % of emulsifier, and 1.0-1.5 vol % of colloidal nano-particles of silicon dioxide, with the remainder being an aqueous solution of calcium chloride or potassium chloride. The emulsifier used is a composition comprising: 40-42 vol % of esters of linoleic or oleic acids and resin acids, 0.7-1 vol % of amine oxide, 0.5-1 vol % of lime-in-diesel fuel suspension or bentonite-in-diesel fuel suspension, with the remainder being diesel fuel. |
| US12180415B2 |
Method of drilling a shale formation with a drilling fluid composition
A drilling fluid composition includes an aqueous base fluid, 0.01 to 5 wt. % of polyamine-functionalized activated carbon (AC-PAD), 0.1 to 10 wt. % of a shale material, 0.01 to 2 wt. % of a thickener, 0.1 to 10 wt. % of a fluid loss control additive, 0.01 to 5 wt. % of an adsorbent, and 1 to 20 wt. % of a borehole stabilizer. Each wt. % is based on a total weight of the drilling fluid composition. The AC-PAD is uniformly disposed on surfaces of the shale material. The shale material has an average pore size of 5 to 400 nanometers (nm). A method of preparing the AC-PAD and a method of drilling a subterranean geological formation. |
| US12180410B2 |
Thermal management system
The present invention provides a thermal management system comprising a housing having an interior space; a heat-generating component disposed within the interior space; a heat exchanger; and a working fluid liquid disposed within the interior space wherein the heat-generating component is in contact with the working fluid. The working fluid comprises a Fischer-Tropsch derived base fluid; an antioxidant and anti-static additives. The system is constructed wherein a constant cyclical flow of working fluid is maintained across the heat-generating components, on to the heat exchanger and then back to the heat-generating component.The present invention provides a method of thermal management of a heat-generating component comprising partially immersing a heat-generating component in a working fluid and transferring the heat from the heat-generating component using the working fluid in a constant cyclical flow of working fluid across the heat-generating components, on to a heat exchanger and then back to the heat-generating component. |
| US12180408B2 |
Composition containing refrigerant, use of same, freezer having same, and method for operating said freezer
An object of the present disclosure is to provide a novel low-GWP mixed refrigerant. To solve this problem, the present disclosure provides a composition comprising a refrigerant, the refrigerant comprising trans-1,2-difluoroethylene (HFO-1132 (E)), trifluoroethylene (HFO-1123), 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (R1234ze), and difluoromethane (R32). |
| US12180406B2 |
Repairing material for liquid leakage, repairing method for liquid leakage, and pipeline
A liquid leakage repair material includes: an inorganic filler in an amount of 20% by mass or greater but 95% by mass or less; and a curable composition that includes a monofunctional (meth) acrylate; a multifunctional (meth) acrylate; and a radical initiator. The target liquid to be prevented from leakage by the liquid leakage repair material is an oil. An oil absorption rate of the liquid leakage repair material after being cured is lower than 10%. |
| US12180402B2 |
Fluorescent body, method for manufacturing same, and light-emitting device using same
Provided are a new phosphor having emission characteristics different from the conventional nitride or oxynitride phosphor, a manufacturing method, and a light-emitting device. In an embodiment, the phosphor may include inorganic substance having crystal represented by A26(D, E)51X86 including at least A, D, X (A is at least one kind of element selected from Mg, Ca, Sr, and Ba; and D is Si, and X is at least one kind of element selected from O, N, and F); and further includes, if necessary, E (E is at least one kind of element selected from B, Al, Ga, and In) wherein the crystal further includes M (M is at least one kind of element selected from Mn, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Tb, Dy, and Yb). Upon irradiation of excitation source, the maximum value of emission peak in a wavelength range from 630 nm to 850 nm may occur. |
| US12180400B2 |
Surface engineered organic-inorganic hybrid perovskite nanocrystals and applications thereof
In one aspect, organic-inorganic nanoparticle compositions are described herein comprising engineered surfaces which, in some embodiments, reduce non-radiative recombination mechanisms, thereby providing optoelectronic devices with enhanced efficiencies. In some embodiments, a nanoparticle composition comprises a layer of organic-inorganic perovskite nanocrystals, the organic-inorganic perovskite nanocrystals comprising surfaces associated with growth passivation ligands and trap passivation ligands, wherein the growth passivation ligands are larger than the trap passivation ligands and are of size unable to incorporate into octahedral corner sites of the perovskite crystal structure. |
| US12180399B2 |
Composition, film, organic light emitting element, method for providing light emitting composition, and program
An organic light emitting element produced by using a light emitting composition that contains both a first compound having a PBHT value more than 0.730 and a second compound having ES1 lower than that of the first compound and ΔEST less than 0.20 eV is excellent in durability. ES1 is the lowest excited singlet energy level, ΔEST is the difference between the lowest excited singlet energy level and the lowest excited triplet energy level. |
| US12180398B2 |
One component (1K) curable adhesive composition
The present invention is directed to a curable and one component (1K) debondable adhesive composition comprising: a) epoxy resin; b) a curing agent for said epoxy resin; c) an electrolyte; and, d) an electrically non-conductive filler; wherein said composition comprises at least one of: e) a combination of a solubilizer and a toughener; and, f) electrically conductive particles. |
| US12180396B2 |
Multi-phase adhesive articles and methods thereof
Provided are adhesive articles and related methods of making and use. The adhesive article includes one or more patterned adhesive layers comprising compositionally and spatially distinct adhesives that are laterally disposed relative to each other. The first and second adhesives are optionally capable of being functionally cured to provide a structural adhesive bond with a substrate. These adhesives can provide high fracture toughness and high modulus characteristics not otherwise possible in a homogeneous adhesive composition. These adhesives can provide some degree of crack arrestment and significantly reduce the need for mechanical fasteners in industrial bonding applications. |
| US12180395B2 |
Two-part, cyanoacrylate/free radically curable adhesive systems
Two-part cyanoacrylate/free radical curable adhesive systems are provided. |
| US12180394B2 |
Michael-addition-hardening hybrid system for chemical fixing technology
A hybrid system for use as an adhesive, coating or paint, wherein the hybrid system includes a) a reaction resin based on α,β-unsaturated compounds, b) a reaction resin based on compounds that include CH-acidic methylene groups, and c) a primary amine, and to related subject matter. |
| US12180391B2 |
Preinstalled sealant for prefab components
A joint sealing system for prefabricated building components is provided. The joint sealing system includes a first component including a first surface, and a second component including a second surface that is mateable with the first surface. The first and second surfaces define a joint. A sealant composition is disposed on one of the first surface or the second surface. Pressure exerted when the second surface is mated with the first surface triggers curing of the sealant composition to join the first and second components and to seal the joint between the first and second components. A method of joining and sealing two prefabricated building components is also provided. |
| US12180390B2 |
Metal surface treatment
The instant invention concerns the use of at least one polymer P obtained by radical copolymerization of a mixture of (i) acrylic acid; (ii) methacrylic acid; and (iii) at least one 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate phosphate for treating a metallic surface intended to be adhesive-bonded to another surface, in order to impart a resistance to the adhesive failure to the resulting bonding. |
| US12180388B2 |
Method of treatment of a surface
A method of treatment of a marine surface to improve the resistance of the surface to fouling from a marine organism, the method comprising treatment of a surface prone to fouling from a marine organism with a composition comprising a lactam, wherein the composition comprises from 0.0005 to 5 wt. % of a lactam; wherein the surface to be treated is selected from steel, light alloy, plastic or composites; and, wherein the marine organism is Vibrio anguillarium, Aspergillus brasiliensis, and Cellulophaga lytica either alone or comprised in a mixture with any other marine organism; to a composition comprising the lactam and to the use of the lactam to inhibit growth of a marine organism on a marine surface, wherein the surface to be treated is selected from steel, light alloy, plastic or composites; and, wherein the marine organism is Vibrio anguillarium, Aspergillus brasiliensis, and Cellulophaga lytica either alone or comprised in a mixture with any other marine organism; and to use of the lactam to impart anti-biofilm properties to a marine surface, wherein the surface to be treated is selected from steel, light alloy, plastic or composites. |
| US12180385B2 |
Shelf life stable and improved mass polymerizable polycyclic-olefinic compositions
Embodiments in accordance with the present invention encompass compositions containing one or more polycycloolefinic monomers, optionally at least one multifunctional olefinic monomer and a suitable solvent, which exhibits long shelf life stability and undergoes mass polymerization only when subjected to a suitable temperature to provide a three-dimensional insulating articles. Embodiments of this invention exhibit hitherto unattainable properties, such as for example, low dielectric constant and low loss properties, and very high thermal properties, among others. The compositions of this invention may additionally contain one or more organic or inorganic filler materials, which provide improved thermo-mechanical properties in addition to very low dielectric properties. In general the compositions are stable at room temperature for an extended period of time lasting up to a few weeks and undergo mass polymerization only when subjected to suitable higher temperatures generally above 100° C. The compositions of this invention are useful in various applications, including as insulating materials in millimeter wave radar antennas, among others. |
| US12180382B2 |
Window cover film and flexible display panel including the same
Provided is a window cover film and a flexible display panel including the same. More particularly, a window cover film including a substrate layer and a hard coating layer and a flexible display panel including the same are provided. |
| US12180376B2 |
Radiation-curable ink jet composition and recording method
A radiation-curable ink jet composition includes inorganic particles, a coloring material, and a polymerizable compound. The polymerizable compound contains a monofunctional monomer. A content of the monofunctional monomer is 80% by mass or greater with respect to a total amount of the polymerizable compound. A content of the inorganic particles is 10% by mass or less with respect to a total amount of the ink composition. |
| US12180375B2 |
Aqueous cationic polyurethane dispersions
An aqueous polyurethane resin dispersion, the polyurethane resin having a cationic group and a polyalkylene oxide in a side chain thereof and is obtainable by reacting a polyisocyanate with a polyether diol and with a polymeric diol such as a polyester diol, polyether diol, polycarbonate diol, polyacrylate diol or polyolefin diol and with a cationic polyol selected from the group consisting of an quaternary ammonium, a quaternary phosphonium, a tertiary sulfonium and a iodonium wherein the cationic polyol comprises at least two hydroxyl groups and has a total number of carbon atoms making up the carbon chains between the cationic charged atom and a hetero atom or end of the carbon chain of the cation over charge ratio of at least 12. The aqueous dispersion can be used in treatment liquids for inkjet printing and in inkjet inks. |
| US12180373B2 |
Microcapsule containing color particles and print medium including the same
Disclosed is a microcapsule composed of a transparent capsule wall material and configured to contain therein color particles selected from among color magnetic pigment particles and color pigment particles, magnetically color-tunable particles, and a solvent, thus exhibiting a superior structural color expression effect compared to a conventional microcapsule, and realizing a full range of colors, thereby enabling use thereof as a print medium. |
| US12180369B2 |
Rubber composition and organosilicon compound
A rubber composition which contains (A) an organosilicon compound represented by formula (1) and gives a cured object satisfying desired fuel (or power)-saving tire properties. (R1 represents an alkyl or aryl group, R2 represents an alkyl or aryl group, e, f, and g each indicate a number larger than 0 and satisfy g/(e+f+g)<0.05, and m is an integer of 1-3.) |
| US12180368B2 |
Thermal-conductive silicone composition, production method therefor, and semiconductor device
A thermal-conductive silicone composition containing: (A) a hydrolysable organopolysiloxane having an alkoxysilyl group; and (B) aluminum nitride particles having an average particle size of 0.5 μm or more and 2.0 μm or less and contained in an amount of 50 to 70 volume %. A content of coarse particles in the aluminum nitride particles is 1.0 volume % or less relative to the entire aluminum nitride particles, the coarse particles having particle sizes of 10 μm or more according to a particle size distribution measurement method by laser diffraction. The thermal-conductive silicone composition has a heat conductivity of 1.3 W/mK or more according to a hot disc method. The present invention provides: a thermal-conductive silicone composition having high heat conductivity and being compressible to 10 μm or less; and a production method of the thermal-conductive silicone composition. |
| US12180358B2 |
Fluorine-containing resin composition and method for production thereof
Provided are a fluororesin-containing composition having significantly improved fluidity and a method for producing the same. The fluororesin-containing composition contains 99.99 to 97% by mass of a fluororesin having a melting point of 205° C. to 225° C. and 0.01 to 2% by mass of a thermotropic liquid crystal polymer. The method for producing the fluororesin-containing composition includes kneading polychlorotrifluoroethylene and a thermotropic liquid crystal polymer at 285° C. to 320° C. |
| US12180356B2 |
Propylene-ethylene copolymers and adhesives containing propylene-ethylene copolymers
Propylene-ethylene copolymers are provided that exhibit superior tensile strength and mechanical properties due to their specific propylene and ethylene content, triad tacticity, viscosity, and crystallinity. Moreover, we have discovered that certain processing conditions, such as polymerization temperature and external donor to catalyst ratios, can facilitate the production of the high tensile strength propylene-ethylene copolymers described herein. Furthermore, the high tensile strength propylene-ethylene copolymers may be used to produce a variety of hot melt adhesives, such as those for hygiene applications, woodworking applications, lamination applications, and packaging applications, which exhibit unique and superior mechanical properties. |
| US12180355B2 |
Rubber composition, processing method thereof, and braking-resistant liquid product using the same
The present invention discloses a rubber composition, a processing method thereof, and also a brake fluid-resistant product using the rubber composition and a production method thereof. The rubber composition comprises, in parts by weight, 100 parts of a rubber matrix; 1.5-8 parts of a crosslinking agent 40-140 parts of a reinforcing filler; and 0-40 parts of a plasticizer, wherein the rubber matrix comprises, based on 100 parts by weight of the rubber matrix, a branched polyethylene with a content represented as A, in which 0 |
| US12180346B2 |
Anion exchange ionomer with a poyarylene backbone and anion exchange membrane incorporating same
An anion exchange ionomer is disclosed that contains a fluorinated, ether-free backbone, and a fluorinated ether based quaternary ammonium functional group. The novel polymer has improved chemical and mechanical stability as compared to the state-of-the-art materials for incorporation in anion exchange membrane. The disclosed anion exchange ionomer may be incorporated into an anion exchange membrane and used in electrochemical applications. |
| US12180337B2 |
Poly (phenylene ether) based compatibilizing material
Compatibilizing materials for use with fibers and polymeric compositions are described. A compatibilizing material can include a silane (Si) modified polyphenylene ether (PPE) oligomer having a resin reactive functional group. The resin reactive functional group can be between the PPE moiety and a Si moiety. In other instances, the resin reactive functional group can be a substituent of the Si moiety. |
| US12180333B2 |
Copolyesters derived from aliphatic glycols, aromatic dicarboxylic acids and poly(alkylene-oxides) and films made therefrom
An optionally oriented copolyester film comprising a copolyester which comprises repeating units derived from an aliphatic diol, an aromatic dicarboxylic acid and a poly(alkylene oxide), wherein the copolyester film further comprises lithium ions, and wherein the film has a thickness of no more than about 25 μm. The copolyester film is suitable for use a separator in a lithium-ion rechargeable battery. |
| US12180332B2 |
Method for producing plasticizer
A plasticizer and a method for producing the same are provided. The method for producing the plasticizer includes: reacting a reaction mixture at each of a plurality of temperature holding stages in a heating process to form a semi-finished product; and purifying the semi-finished product at each of a plurality of low pressure stages of a decompression process to obtain a plasticizer. A temperature range of the heating process is from 140° C. to 220° C., a pressure range of the decompression process is from 750 Torr to 20 Torr, and the reaction mixture contains dibasic acid (e.g., adipic acid), diol (e.g. 1,4-butanediol), monohydric alcohol (e.g., 2-ethylhexanol), and catalyst (e.g., titanium catalyst). |
| US12180329B2 |
Polycyloolefinic polymers and anion exchange membranes derived therefrom
Embodiments in accordance with the present invention encompass a variety of polymers derived from polycyclic olefin monomers, such as hydrocarbon functionalized norbornenes. The polymers so formed function as ionomers and are suitable as anion exchange membrane for fabricating a variety of electrochemical devices, among others. More specifically, the ionomeric polymers used herein are derived from a variety of quaternized amino functionalized norbornene monomers and are lightly crosslinked (less than ten mol %). The membranes made therefrom exhibit very high ionic conductivity of up to 198 mS/cm at 80° C. This invention also relates to using an anion conducting solid polymer electrolyte as the ion conducting medium between the two electrodes and the ion conducting medium within the electrodes acting as the ionic conduit between electroactive material and electrolyte. The electrochemical devices made in accordance of this invention are useful as fuel cells, gas separators, and the like. |
| US12180328B2 |
Strong binding metal-chelating resins
A metal-chelating resin includes (a) a compound represented by Formula (I): or a stereoisomeric form thereof or a salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, Ra, Rb, Rc and Rd are as defined herein; and (b) an organic polymer resin having at least one complementary reactive functional group covalently linked with at least one linking group of the compound represented by Formula (I). |
| US12180326B2 |
Low density polyurethane foam systems with high split tear
Described herein is a polyurethane foam produced in a “one shot process” that has low density, is semi-hard, and displays a high rebound value all while providing superior split tear performance. The polyurethane foam can be used in a “one shot process” to produce a shoe sole, a mid-sole or an insole for a shoe. The shoe sole may be used for forming an outer sole of a sandal type shoe, a midsole of an athletic type shoe, or an insole for insertion into any type of shoe. |
| US12180325B2 |
Polycarbonate diols and their uses
A polycarbonate diol comprising a repeating unit represented by the following formula (A) in a proportion of 0.1% by mass or more and 99.9% by mass or less: |
| US12180323B2 |
Polymerization catalyst composition and method of employing same
Without significantly impacting monomer conversion, the cis-1,4 mer content of conjugated diene mer in polymers can be increased by adding one or more Lewis bases to a catalyst composition that includes a Group 3 metal atom-containing carboxylate. This effect can be seen even at above average monomer concentrations. |
| US12180321B2 |
Monomer composition for contact lenses, polymer for contact lenses and method for producing same, and contact lens and method for producing the same
Provided is a monomer composition for contact lenses, which uses a polysiloxane monomer to produce a polymer that shows satisfactory surface hydrophilicity and oxygen permeability, and that is excellent in modulus and elongation at break. It has been found that a monomer composition containing a phosphorylcholine group-containing polysiloxane monomer, a monovinyl ether monomer, and the like can achieve the above-mentioned object. |
| US12180315B2 |
Elastomer composition and sealing material
Provided are an elastomer composition including a first fluoroelastomer that is a copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and perfluoro (alkoxyvinyl ether) and a second fluoroelastomer different from the first fluoroelastomer, and a sealing material including a crosslinked product of the elastomer composition. |
| US12180314B2 |
Curable compositions comprising unsaturated polyolefins
The present disclosure relates to unsaturated polyolefins and processes for preparing the same. The present disclosure further relates to curable formulations comprising the unsaturated polyolefins that show improved crosslinking. |
| US12180308B2 |
Modified (co)polymer, method for preparing thereof and use of the same
The invention relates to the field of modified diene-containing (co)polymers, in particular, to modified butadiene-styrene copolymers that can be used as flame retardants for polymer compositions based on expandable polystyrene. In particular, the invention relates to a modified diene-containing (co)polymer, a method for preparing thereof and the use of the same as a flame retardant for expandable polystyrene. The modified diene-containing (co)polymer according to the invention is characterized by a high heat resistance, in particular, a 5% weight loss temperature of at least 180° C., a molecular weight of at least 1500 g/mol, and a halogen content of at least 35 wt. % based on the total weight of the (co)polymer. |
| US12180306B2 |
Anti-allergic peptide and use thereof for immune regulation and anti-allergy
The invention provides an anti-allergic peptide and a use thereof for immune regulation and anti-allergy, the anti-allergic peptide is capable of inhibiting secretion of cytokines related to allergic reactions and regulating allergic reactions, and the anti-allergic peptide comprises an amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID No: 1, SEQ ID No: 2, SEQ ID No: 3, SEQ ID No: 4 or SEQ ID No: 5, or a homologous amino acid sequence derived from substitution, deletion, and addition of one amino acid or more than one amino acid of any of the above sequences. |
| US12180305B2 |
Systems and methods for immobilizing a target protein
In some embodiments, a bioelectronic device includes an electrode, target proteins, and attachment mechanisms that immobilize the target proteins on the electrode, the attachment mechanisms comprising linker proteins that interface with the target proteins and attach the target proteins to the electrode. |
| US12180304B2 |
Variable region sequence of broad-spectrum antibody against clothianidin and dinotefuran and preparation of intact recombinant antibody thereof
The present disclosure provides a variable region sequence of a broad-spectrum antibody against clothianidin and dinotefuran, where a gene encoding a heavy chain variable region has an amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 2. The present disclosure further discloses a broad-spectrum intact recombinant antibody against clothianidin and dinotefuran, including a heavy chain constant region, a heavy chain variable region, a light chain constant region, and a light chain variable region, where a gene encoding the heavy chain variable region has an amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 2. The sequence genes obtained by the present disclosure are ligated to an expression vector containing a heavy chain constant region gene and a light chain constant region gene, respectively, and an intact recombinant antibody is expressed and obtained by using mammalian cells with a double-plasmid system. |
| US12180300B2 |
Targeting moiety-drug grafted immune cell compositions and methods of use
Surface-engineered immune cells, such as natural killer cells, grafted with targeting moiety-drug complexes. The present invention combines chemotherapy and immunotherapy by engineering the immune cells to target specific tumor cells through antigen recognition and deliver potent chemotherapeutic agents, thereby destroying the tumor cells. The surface-engineered immune cells may be prepared using a one-step method. The present invention also provides kits for preparing the surface-engineered immune cells. |
| US12180298B2 |
Heavy chain antibodies binding to PSMA
Anti-PSMA heavy chain antibodies are disclosed, along with methods of making such antibodies, compositions, including pharmaceutical compositions, comprising such antibodies, and their use to treat disorders that are characterized by the expression of PSMA. |
| US12180297B2 |
ATP-dependent agonists of immune cells function as anticancer agents
The present disclosure provides polypeptide constructs that act as agonists of immune cell function when exposed to sufficient levels of ATP to cause their assembly into dimers or higher level complexes (e.g., trimers, tetramers, etc.). The complexes of the constructs are capable of stimulating immune cells (e.g., cytotoxic CD8+ T cell and/or NK cells) that function to promote anti-tumor immune responses. The constructs may be employed as anticancer agents/therapeutics for the treatment of solid tumors that have elevated levels of ATP. |
| US12180296B2 |
Cross species single domain antibodies targeting mesothelin for treating solid tumors
Camel single-domain monoclonal antibodies that specifically bind human and mouse mesothelin are described. Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells and antibody conjugates based on the mesothelin-specific antibodies are also described. The disclosed CAR T cells, mesothelin-specific antibodies and conjugates thereof can be used, for example, in the diagnosis or treatment of mesothelin-positive cancers. |
| US12180289B2 |
Binding proteins and methods of use thereof
The present disclosure provides binding proteins, such as antibodies, that bind to a GDNF Family Receptor Alpha Like (GFRAL) protein, including human GFRAL protein, and methods of their use. |
| US12180287B2 |
Anti-c-Met antibody showing enhanced stability or antigen-binding fragments thereof
The present invention relates to an anti-c-Met antibody showing enhanced stability or antigen-binding fragments thereof, and the use thereof. Compared to 1E4 which is a parent antibody, the anti-c-Met antibody showing enhanced stability or antigen-binding reduced immunogenicity. Therefore, the anti-c-Met antibody or antigen-binding fragments thereof according to the present invention exhibits, in anti-c-Met antibody development, excellent properties such as reduced production cost, inhibition of reduced efficacy, reduced side effects and the like. |
| US12180284B2 |
Clinical methods for use of a PD-L1-binding molecule comprising a Shiga toxin effector
The present disclosure relates to PD-L1-binding molecules comprising a Shiga toxin effector region, a PD-L1-binding region, and a T cell epitope, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. The PD-L1 binding molecules and pharmaceutical compositions thereof have uses for selectively killing specific cells (e.g., PD-L1 positive tumor cells and/or immune cells), for selectively delivering cargos to specific cells (e.g., PD-L1 positive tumor cells or immune cells), and as therapeutics for treating or slowing the progression of cancer (e.g., non-small cell lung cancer or squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck). The present disclosure also relates to clinical methods for use of the disclosed PD-L1 binding molecules for treating a subject in need thereof. |
| US12180282B2 |
Anti-PD-L1 antibodies
The present disclosure provides monoclonal antibodies against protein programmed cell death 1 ligand (PD-L1), which can block the binding of PD-L1 to PD-1, and therefore block the inhibitory function of PD-L1 on PD-1 expressing T cells. The antibodies of disclosure provide very potent agents for the treatment of multiple cancers via modulating human immune function. |
| US12180281B2 |
Anti-PD-1 antibodies and methods of treating cancer
This disclosure relates to anti-PD-1 (Programmed Cell Death Protein 1) antibodies, antigen-binding fragments, and the uses thereof. |
| US12180276B2 |
Antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates targeting claudin 6
Provided are antibodies and fragments thereof having binding specificity to the claudin 6 (CLDN6) protein as well as their derivatives and uses. |
| US12180275B2 |
Combination therapy between anti-progastrin antibody and immunotherapy to treat cancer
The present invention relates to combinations comprising anti-progastrin (anti-hPG) monoclonal antibodies and immune checkpoint inhibitors, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising said combinations. Methods of treatment of cancer using said combinations are also provided. |
| US12180273B2 |
Anti-giant panda LIF monoclonal antibody, and hybridoma cell line, and use thereof
The present invention discloses an anti-giant panda LIF monoclonal antibody, a hybridoma cell line, and use thereof, and belongs to the field of biotechnology. The antibody comprises a heavy chain variable region having an amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO. 1 and a light chain variable region having an amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO. 2. The hybridoma cell line LIF-2 is deposited at China Center for Type Culture Collection on Oct. 28, 2021 with the accession number of CCTCC NO: C202171. The anti-giant panda LIF monoclonal antibody developed by the present invention can accurately identify the target protein LIF, and lays an important foundation for LIF protein localization, tissue expression information, study on LIF and a receptor and a target cell thereof by using the high-specificity LIF monoclonal antibody and exploration of the effect of LIF in embryonic diapause in giant pandas. |
| US12180271B2 |
Manufacturing methods for producing anti-TNF antibody compositions
The present invention relates to methods of manufacture for producing anti-TNF antibodies, e.g., the anti-TNF antibody a recombinant anti-TNF antibody having a heavy chain (HC) comprising amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO:36 and a light chain (LC) comprising amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO:37 and compositions comprising the recombinant anti-TNF antibody. |
| US12180270B2 |
Anti-ANGPTL 3/8 complex antibodies and methods of using the same
Angiopoietin-like protein (ANGPTL)3/8 complexes and antibodies are disclosed, where the antibodies bind to and thereby neutralize ANGPTL3/8 complexes. Pharmaceutical compositions also are disclosed that include one or more anti-ANGPTL3/8 complex antibodies herein in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Methods of making and using the same also are disclosed, especially for increase lipoprotein lipase activity and lowering triglycerides. In this manner, the compounds and compositions may be used in treating lipid metabolism-related and glucose metabolism-related diseases and disorders. |
| US12180269B2 |
GRP78-binding antibodies and uses thereof in detecting or neutralizing GRP78
Isolated or recombinant EphA5 or GRP78 targeting antibodies are provided. In some cases, antibodies of the embodiments can be used for the detection, diagnosis and/or therapeutic treatment of human diseases, such as cancer. A method of rapidly identifying antibodies or antibody fragments for the treatment of cancer using a combination of in vitro and in vivo methodologies is also provided. |
| US12180266B2 |
Modified haemoglobin proteins
The present invention relates to modified proteins e.g. oxygen-carrying proteins, with improved or enhanced, in comparison to a reference protein, reduction of a metal ion associated with the modified protein. The present invention also relates to methods of using such modified proteins and compositions comprising such proteins e.g. in therapy. |
| US12180265B2 |
Citrullinated peptides that bind to types of MHC class II and their use on diagnosis and treatment
A pharmaceutical composition comprises (a) a peptide of 8 to 20 amino acids comprising at least one citrulline residue and 13, 14 or 15 consecutive amino acids residues with a sequence present in SEQ ID NO 22 or a complex of said peptide and a human recombinant MHC class II protein, and (b) an immunologic adjuvant. |
| US12180264B2 |
IL1-R1 derived inhibitor of IL-1β and use thereof
A therapeutic composition is described that can be used for treating or prevention of diseases association with modulation of activity of human IL-1β. In certain aspects, the disclosed composition is based on engineering of a heterodimeric protein assembly that is capable of binding to human IL-1β and attenuating its function. The heterodimeric protein assembly comprises extracellular portions of human IL1-R1 and of human IL-1RAcP, or their functional fragments. Each, the IL1-R1 portion and the IL-1RAcP portion, is fused to a distinct mutant of Fc portion of the human Ig Gamma-1. The two distinct Fc mutants in the heterodimeric protein assembly are engineered as to favor the heteromeric dimer formation between the two Fc mutants over any homomeric assembly. The therapeutic composition has been formulated for administration into humans and animals. |
| US12180262B2 |
CD38-binding proteins comprising de-immunized Shiga toxin A subunit effectors
The instant invention provides binding proteins (“CD38-binding proteins”) which each comprise (1) a CD38-binding region for cell-targeting and (2) a Shiga toxin A Subunit effector polypeptide (“Shiga toxin effector polypeptide”). The Shiga toxin effector polypeptide components of the CD38-binding proteins may comprise a combination of mutations relative to a wild-type Shiga toxin sequence providing (1) de-immunization and/or (2) a reduction in protease sensitivity; wherein each Shiga toxin effector polypeptide retains one or more Shiga toxin function, such as, e.g., stimulating cellular internalization, directing intracellular routing, catalytic activity, and/or potent cytotoxicity. The CD38-binding proteins may have one or multiple uses, e.g., the selective killing of a specific CD38-expressing cell-type; and more generally, for the diagnosis and treatment of cancers and disorders involving CD38-expressing cells, e.g., in CD38-positive hematopoietic cancers such as multiple myeloma. |
| US12180257B2 |
Methods and compositions based on diphtheria toxin-interleukin-3 conjugates
The present invention provides methods for inhibiting interleukin-3 receptor-expressing cells, and, in particular, inhibiting the growth of such cells by using a diphtheria toxin-human interleukin-3 conjugate (DT-IL3) that is toxic to cells expressing the interleukin-3 receptor. In preferred embodiments, the DT-IL3 conjugate is a fusion protein comprising amino acids 1-388 of diphtheria toxin fused via a peptide linker to full-length, human interleukin-3. In certain embodiments, the methods of the present invention relate to the administration of a DT-IL3 conjugate to inhibit the growth of cancer cells and/or cancer stem cells in humans, which cells express one or more subunits of the interleukin-3 receptor. Exemplary cells include myeloid leukemia cancer stem cells. In other embodiments, the methods of the present invention relate to ex vivo purging of bone marrow or peripheral blood to remove cells that express one or more subunits of the interleukin-3 receptor such that the purged bone marrow or peripheral blood is suitable, e.g., for autologous stem cell transplantation to restore hematopoietic function. |
| US12180252B2 |
Peptide derived from PEP27 peptide and uses thereof
In a method of killing or reducing a growth of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), a composition including a peptide consisting of the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:2 or 3 is administered to a subject in need thereof. The peptide can be usefully applied as an active ingredient for antibiotics, cosmetic compositions, food additives, feed additives, biological pesticides and quasi-drugs. |
| US12180250B2 |
Methods for extracting proteins from a blood-based material
Methods of producing multiple protein products from blood-based materials including alpha-1-proteinase inhibitor, gamma globulin, albumin, and other proteins are described herein. The inventive methods include steps of: salt fractionation, chromatography, ultrafiltration, diafiltration, solvent-detergent treatment, and sterile filtration. Advantageously, the inventive methods are simple and produce alpha-1-proteinase inhibitor, gamma globulin, albumin, and other proteins in high yields. The sequence of process steps can be selected to obtain multiple products from various in-process materials, such as supernatants, pastes, chromatography flow-though, and chromatography washes. |
| US12180249B1 |
Compositions and methods for selective labeling of secondary amines
This disclosure relates to compositions and methods for selective labeling of N-alkyl lysine, N-alkyl adenosine, proline, N-alkyl cytosine, peptides, nucleic acids, or aliphatic or aromatic secondary amines. In certain embodiments, this disclosure relates to methods of forming triazene labeled compounds comprising contacting a compound containing a secondary amine group with a compound comprising an aromatic group with a diazonium para substituted with an electron rich group under conditions such that a triazene labeled compound is formed at the secondary amine group. |
| US12180248B2 |
Compositions and methods for treating CNS disorders
Described herein are neuroactive steroids of the Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; wherein, R1, R2a, R2b, R3 and A are as defined herein. Such compounds are envisioned, in certain embodiments, to behave as GABA modulators. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of the present invention and methods of use and treatment, e.g., such for inducing sedation and/or anesthesia. |
| US12180247B2 |
Oxysterols and methods of use thereof
Compounds are provided according to Formula (A): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof; wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, and RG are as defined herein. Compounds of the present invention are contemplated useful for the prevention and treatment of a variety of conditions. |
| US12180243B2 |
Receptor inhibitor, pharmaceutical composition comprising same, and use thereof
The present invention discloses a receptor inhibitor of formula (I), a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same and the use thereof. |
| US12180242B2 |
Pharmaceutical crystal of contezolid acefosamil, preparation method therefor, and uses thereof
The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical crystal of contezolid acefosamil, a preparation method therefor, and uses thereof. The present invention also relates to a crystal or crystal complex of formula I, wherein R is selected from hydrogen, sodium or a mixture thereof in any ratio. |
| US12180240B2 |
Monoalkyl tin compounds with low polyalkyl contamination, their compositions and methods
A pure composition comprises a monoalkyltin trialkoxide compound represented by the chemical formula RSn(OR′)3 or a monoalkyl tin triamide compound represented by the chemical formula RSn(NR′2)3 and no more than 4 mole % dialkyltin compounds relative to the total tin amount, where R is a hydrocarbyl group with 1-31 carbon atoms, and wherein R′ is a hydrocarbyl group with 1-10 carbon atoms. Methods are described for the formation of the pure compositions. A solid composition comprises a monoalkyl triamido tin compound represented by the chemical formula RSn—(NR′COR″)3, where R is a hydrocarbyl group with 1-31 carbon atoms, and where R′ and R″ are independently a hydrocarbyl group with 1-10 carbon atoms. The compositions are suitable for the formation of resist compositions suitable for EUV patterning in which the compositions have a high EUV absorption. |
| US12180239B2 |
Organosilanes for the treatment of infections
Organosilicon quaternary ammonium compounds, their formulations, including lyophilized solid formulations, and methods of use to treat infections in humans and animals. |
| US12180238B2 |
Process for synthesizing alkenyl disiloxane
Described herein are methods for making alkenyl disiloxanes, comprising combining an alkenyl halosilane with a bis-hydrido terminated alkyl disiloxane and adding the mixture to water, an acidic aqueous solution, or a basic aqueous solution. The ratio of the alkenyl halosilane to the bis-hydrido terminated alkyl disiloxane is about 1:10 to about 10:1. The alkenyl halosilane and bis-hydrido terminated alkyl disiloxane are mixed at about 20° C. to about 45° C. In an example, no organic solvent is present. The reaction product is separated and washed with saturated NaHCO3 solution (e.g., sodium bicarbonate). |
| US12180227B2 |
Diazabicyclic substituted imidazopyrimidines and their use for the treatment of breathing disorders
The present invention relates to novel diazabicyclically substituted imidazo[1,2-a]pyrimidine derivatives, such as compounds of the general formula (I): to methods for producing the same, to the use thereof either alone or in combinations for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases, as well as to their use for preparing medicaments for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases, especially for treatment and/or prevention of breathing disorders, including sleep-related breathing disorders such as obstructive and central sleep apnoea and snoring. |
| US12180226B2 |
Spirotricycle RIPK1 inhibitors and methods of uses thereof
Described herein are compounds of Formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein A, R1, R2, R3, W, X, Y, Z, m, n and p are as defined herein. The compounds of Formula I act as RIPK1 inhibitors and can be useful in preventing, treating or acting as a remedial agent for RIPK1-related diseases. |
| US12180222B2 |
Crystal forms of thiophene derivatives
Disclosed are polymorph, crystal form III and crystal form IV of compound (S)—N-[5-[1-(3-ethoxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2-(methylsulfonyl)ethyl]-4,6-dioxo-5,6-dihydro-4H-thieno[3,4-c]pyrrole-1-yl]acetamide. |
| US12180217B2 |
Compounds and methods for treatment of viral infections
Compounds and methods of using said compounds, singly or in combination with additional agents, and salts or pharmaceutical compositions of said compounds for the treatment of viral infections are disclosed. |
| US12180215B2 |
Substituted pyrrolo[3,4-d]imidazoles as JAK inhibitors
The present disclosure relates to a class of JAK inhibitor compounds and uses thereof. Specifically, the present disclosure discloses a compound represented by formula (G), isotopically labeled compound thereof, or optical isomer thereof, geometric isomer thereof, a tautomer thereof or a mixture of various isomers, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a prodrug thereof, or a metabolite thereof. The present disclosure also relates to the application of the compounds in medicine. |
| US12180209B1 |
Pyrrolo[3,2-c][2,6]naphthyridine-2-carboxylic acid compounds as CK2 inhibitors
Novel pyrrolo[3,2-c][2,6]naphthyridine-2-carboxylic acid compounds, a method of synthesizing said compounds, a pharmaceutical composition comprising said compounds and a suitable carrier, and a method of using the compounds. The pyrrolo[3,2-c][2,6]naphthyridine-2-carboxylic acid compounds, identified as CK2 inhibitors, are useful as anticancer and/or antitumor agents, and as agents for treating other kinase-associated conditions including inflammation, pain, and certain immunological disorders, and other types of diseases such as diabetes, viral infection, neurodegenerative diseases. |
| US12180208B1 |
Pyrazolo[1,5-c]pyrido[3,4-e]pyrimidines as CK2 inhibitors
Novel pyrazolo[1,5-c]pyrido[3,4-e]pyrimidine compounds, a method of synthesizing said compounds, a pharmaceutical composition comprising said compounds and a suitable carrier, and a method of using the compounds. The pyrazolo[1,5-c]pyrido[3,4-e]pyrimidine compounds, identified as CK2 inhibitors, are useful as anticancer and/or antitumor agents, and as agents for treating other kinase-associated conditions including inflammation, pain, and certain immunological disorders, and other types of diseases such as diabetes, viral infection, neurodegenerative diseases. |
| US12180206B2 |
Aceclidine derivatives, compositions thereof and methods of use thereof
The present invention is directed to derivatives of aceclidine. The present invention is further directed to ophthalmological compositions comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the present invention and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. The present invention is further directed to a methods of treating presbyopia or glaucoma or reducing hyperemia comprising administering to a patient in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of the present invention. |
| US12180205B2 |
O-glycoprotein-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-3-d-glucopyranosidase inhibitors
Described herein are compounds represented by formulas (IA) or (IB) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same and methods of preparing and using the same. The variables R1, R3, R4, Y1, Y2, Ar, Z and n are as defined herein. |
| US12180203B1 |
2-(benzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)-n′-(2-(5-phenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-ylthio)acetoxy)acetimidamide as an antimicrobial compound
A 2-(benzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)-N′-(2-(5-phenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-ylthio)acetoxy)acetimidamide compound, its synthesis, and its use as an antimicrobial agent. |
| US12180201B1 |
2-(benzo[d]oxazol-2-yl)-N′-(isonicotinoyloxy)acetimidamide as an antimicrobial compound
A 2-(benzo[d]oxazol-2-yl)-N′-(isonicotinoyloxy)acetimidamide compound, its synthesis, and its use as an antimicrobial agent. |
| US12180200B1 |
2-(benzo[d]oxazol-2-yl)-n′-(isonicotinoyloxy)acetimidamide as an antimicrobial compound
A 2-(benzo[d]oxazol-2-yl)-N′-(isonicotinoyloxy)acetimidamide compound, its synthesis, and its use as an antimicrobial agent. |
| US12180196B2 |
Azetidine-substituted pyridine and pyrazine compounds as inhibitors of cannabinoid receptor 2
The invention relates to a compound of formula (I) wherein A1 and R1-R4 are as defined in the description and in the claims. The compound of formula (I) can be used as a medicament. |
| US12180193B2 |
Accelerating fibrosarcoma protein degrading compounds and associated methods of use
Bifunctional compounds, which find utility as modulators of Rapidly Accelerated Fibrosarcoma (Raf, such as c-Raf, A-Raf, and/or B-Raf), are described herein. In particular, the hetero-bifunctional compounds of the present disclosure contain on one end a moiety that binds to the cereblon E3 ubiquitin ligase and on the other end a moiety which binds Raf, such that the target protein is placed in proximity to the ubiquitin ligase to effect degradation (and inhibition) of target protein. The hetero-bifunctional compounds of the present disclosure exhibit a broad range of pharmacological activities associated with degradation/inhibition of target protein. Diseases or disorders that result from aberrant regulation of the target protein are treated or prevented with compounds and compositions of the present disclosure. |
| US12180191B1 |
2-[(1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)imino]-5,5-diphenylimidazolidin-4-one as an antimicrobial compound
A 2-[(1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)imino]-5,5-diphenylimidazolidin-4-one compound, its synthesis, and its use as an antimicrobial agent. |
| US12180183B2 |
Water-soluble fluorescent probe and nanoparticals with aggregation-induced emission effect for ovarian cancer and preparation method and use thereof
Disclosed are a water-soluble fluorescent probe and nanoparticles with an aggregation induced emission (AIE) effect and preparation methods and the application. The fluorescent probe molecule includes one imidazole ring substituted by two methoxyphenyls and one phenyl and two quaternary ammonium salt structures. It has good dispersion in water, may form micelles. It has the characteristics of AIE effect and a large Stokes shift etc. It is suitable for fluorescence detection. Under the induction of lysophosphatidic acid, the probe can be self-assembled so as to aggregate and generate yellow fluorescence. Lysophosphatidic acid may be quantitatively analyzed by measuring the intensity of emitted fluorescence. |
| US12180179B2 |
Nicotine salts, co-crystals, and salt co-crystal complexes
The invention provides certain nicotine salt co-crystals and provides novel polymorphic forms of certain nicotine salts. In particular, certain nicotine salt-co-crystals are described, including nicotine and two different coformers. The invention further provides methods of preparation and characterization of nicotine salts, co-crystals, and salt co-crystals. In addition, tobacco products, including smoking articles, smokeless tobacco products, and electronic smoking articles comprising nicotine salts, co-crystals, and/or salt co-crystals are also provided. |
| US12180176B2 |
Fluorinated empathogens
Provided are fluorinated analogs of MDMA, including fluorinated empathogens. In some embodiments, such compounds are monoamine releasers or inhibit monoamine transporters. In some aspects, features of the compounds provide stability, such as metabolic stability, and efficacy. Also provided are methods for the preparation of fluorinated empathogens and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same. Methods of using the fluorinated empathogens, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, are provided. In some embodiments, fluorinated empathogens are used to treat CNS disorders, such as mental health conditions and neurodegenerative disorders. |
| US12180175B2 |
Water-soluble ynamide coupling reagent and preparation method and use thereof
The present disclosure discloses a water-soluble ynamide coupling reagent and a method for using the water-soluble ynamide coupling reagent in the synthesis of amide, polypeptide, ester and thioester compound. The ynamide coupling reagent has the structure represented by the following formula (I): and in the formula (I), R is one selected from the group consisting of methylsulfonyl, benzenesulfonyl, p-toluenesulfonyl, trifluoroacetyl and other electron withdrawing groups. |
| US12180172B1 |
[3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl]methanol as an antitumor and antimicrobial compound
A [3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl]methanol compound, its synthesis, and its use as an anticancer and/or antimicrobial agent. |
| US12180159B2 |
Activators of the unfolded protein response
A set of small molecules ERα biomodulators that kill therapy-resistant ERα positive breast, ovarian, and endometrial cancer cells. These small molecules have increased therapeutic potential because of an increased ability to kill therapy-resistant breast cancer cells compared to BHPI and other conventional therapies (endocrine therapies, tamoxifen and fulvestrant/ICI). The new compounds do not only inhibit proliferation of the cancer cells but actually kills them, which prevents reactivation of tumors years later. |
| US12180158B1 |
Crystalline fumarate salts of n-ethyl-2-(5-fluoro-1H-indol-3-yl)-n-methylethan-1-amine
The present disclosure relates to a crystalline salt selected from crystalline N-ethyl-2-(5-fluoro-1H-indol-3-yl)-N-methylethan-1-amine fumarate and crystalline N-ethyl-2-(5-fluoro-1H-indol-3-yl)-N-methylethan-1-amine hydrochloride, methods of preparing them, and uses thereof for treating mood disorders. In addition, the present disclosure relates to polymorphs of the aforementioned salts. Further, the present disclosure relates to an oil or amorphous form of N-ethyl-2-(5-fluoro-1H-indol-3-yl)-N-methylethan-1-amine, methods of preparing the same, and uses thereof for treating mood disorders. |
| US12180154B2 |
Upgrading streams comprising C3 and C4 hydrocarbons
A first stream containing 1,3-butadiene, C4 acetylenes, and optionally C3 hydrocarbons, is mixed with a portion of the liquid recycle stream from a C4 acetylene hydrogenation reactor containing hydrogenated C4 acetylenes and a molecular hydrogen-containing stream, the resulting mixed stream is then fed to a C4 acetylene hydrogenation reactor to selectively hydrogenate the C4 acetylenes in the crude butadiene stream without appreciable 1,3-butadiene conversion. |
| US12180152B2 |
Stilbene derivative and method for preparing same
This invention relates to a stilbene derivative and a method of preparing the same, and more particularly to a novel stilbene derivative for inhibiting the function of cyclophilin, which is effective at the prevention of cyclophilin-related diseases or at the treatment of symptoms of such diseases, and to a method of preparing the same. |
| US12180151B2 |
Functionalized long-chain hydrocarbon mono- and di-carboxylic acids and their use for the prevention or treatment of disease
This invention provides compounds of Formulae (IA), (IB), (IC), (ID), (IE), (IF), (IG), (IH), (IJ), (IK), (IL), (II), (III), (IIIA), and (IIIB); pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof; and compositions thereof. This invention further provides methods for treating a disease, including but not limited to, liver disease or an abnormal liver condition; cancer (such as hepatocellular carcinoma or cholangiocarcinoma); a malignant or benign tumor of the lung, liver, gall bladder, bile duct or digestive tract; an intra- or extra-hepatic bile duct disease; a disorder of lipoprotein; a lipid-and-metabolic disorder; cirrhosis; fibrosis; a disorder of glucose metabolism; a cardiovascular or related vascular disorder; a disease resulting from steatosis, fibrosis, or cirrhosis; a disease associated with increased inflammation (such as hepatic inflammation or pulmonary inflammation); hepatocyte ballooning; a peroxisome proliferator activated receptor-associated disorder; an ATP citrate lyase disorder; an acetyl-coenzyme A carboxylase disorder; obesity; pancreatitis; or renal disease. |
| US12180149B2 |
Depolymerization of oligomers and polymers comprising cyclobutane units
Methods of polymer and/or oligomer depolymerization are described herein which, in some embodiments, enable facile polymer and/or oligomer decomposition under mild, non-energy intensive conditions. Briefly, a method of depolymerization comprises providing a reaction mixture comprising a transition metal catalyst, and a polymer or oligomer having a backbone including cyclobutane units, and decomposing the polymer or oligomer to provide diene monomer or alkene monomer. |
| US12180144B2 |
Diamine compound, polyimide precursor and polyimide prepared by using the same, composition for forming polyimide film and polyimide film prepared by using the same, and uses thereof
An embodiment relates to a diamine compound, a polymer including a structural unit derived therefrom, a composition for forming a polyimide film including the polymer, and a polyimide film prepared by using the composition. Specifically, the diamine compound according to an embodiment may be very usefully used as a monomer for preparing a polyimide film that is colorless and has an improved mechanical strength. |
| US12180137B1 |
Solid forms of enantiopure deuterium-enriched bupropion and methods of use thereof
The present disclosure provides a crystalline form of enantiopure deuterium-enriched bupropion, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods of treating mood disorders, neurological disorders, movement disorders, cardiovascular disorders, metabolic disorders, and other disorders using a crystalline form of enantiopure deuterium-enriched bupropion. |
| US12180136B2 |
Organic amine collection method
A method is provided for collecting a compound of formula (III) (in which R31 is a monovalent to trivalent organic group and n31 is an integer of 1 to 3) from a liquid phase component that is formed as a by-product in a method for producing a compound of general formula (I) (in which R11 is a monovalent to trivalent organic group and n11 is an integer of 1 to 3), wherein the collection method contains steps (1) to (3) or steps (A) and (B), and step (4). Step (1): a step for reacting the liquid phase component with at least one active hydrogen-containing compound in a reactor. Step (2): a step for returning a condensed liquid obtained by cooling gas phase components in the reactor to the reactor. Step (3): a step for discharging gas phase components that are not condensed in the step (2) to the outside of the reactor. Step (A): a step for mixing the liquid phase component, water, and a compound of general formula (III). Step (B): a step for reacting the liquid phase component with water inside the reactor. Step (4): a step for discharging, as a liquid phase component inside the reactor, the reaction liquid containing the compound of general formula (III) to the outside of the reactor. |
| US12180128B2 |
Capsaicinoid smoke
A smoke producing method and device of the present disclosure produces a non-incendiary, organic-polymerization based, smoke-producing reaction. Some versions of the smoke are effective carriers for capsaicinoid compounds. The method of generating smoke comprises initiating a frontal polymerization reaction by heating a composition comprising a monomer compound that exothermically polymerizes upon initiation with an initiator compound and an initiator compound that initiates polymerization of the monomer compound present at a mass concentration that is at least five percent of the mass concentration of the monomer compound. The polymerization of the monomer compound is exothermic, and in one embodiment the concentration of initiator compound is at least five percent of the concentration of monomer compound. The smoke mainly comprises thermal decomposition products of the initiator compound. |
| US12180126B2 |
Concentrated aqueous suspension of microfibrillated cellulose comprising salts for plant nutrition
A concentrated aqueous composition of microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) comprising salts for plant nutrition. The concentrated aqueous composition comprises microfibrillated linear polymers of D-glucose molecules (cellulose microfibers), calcium ions, sulfate ions and other elements for plant nutrition. The concentration of calcium ions and sulfate ions exceeds the concentration corresponding to the solubility of calcium sulfate in water. The proportion of MFC is within a range of 1% and 99% w/w of the composition, and the precipitation of salts is prevented in a pH range from 1 to 13. |
| US12180124B2 |
Fertilizer compositions having slow-release nitrogen compounds and methods of forming thereof
Methods of forming a fertilizer composition having slow-release nitrogen compounds with a molten process are disclosed. The methods include mixing of a crystalline polyethylene wax with urea and formaldehyde to form a molten methylene urea mixture. The contents of the molten methylene urea mixture react to form slow-release nitrogen compounds. Fertilizer compositions formed of or including the slow-release nitrogen compounds are also disclosed. |
| US12180122B2 |
Joining material with silicon carbide particles and reactive additives
In some examples, a method including forming a layer of a slurry composition between a first ceramic or CMC part and a second ceramic or CMC part. The slurry composition includes a carrier material; and a plurality of solid particles in the carrier material. The plurality of solid particles includes first silicon carbide (SiC) particles defining a first average particle size, second SiC particles defining a second average particles size that is less than the first average particles size, and reactive additive particles. The method includes heating the layer of slurry composition to react the plurality of reactive additive particles to fuse the plurality of first SiC particles and the plurality of second SiC particles together with the reactive additive particles, wherein the fused layer of the slurry composition forms a joint layer that joins the first ceramic or CMC part to the second ceramic or CMC part. |
| US12180119B2 |
Transparent ceramics, manufacturing method thereof, and magneto-optical device
A transparent ceramic material is manufactured by molding a source powder into a compact, the source powder comprising a rare earth oxide consisting of at least 40 mol % of terbium oxide and the balance of another rare earth oxide, and a sintering aid, sintering the compact at a temperature T (1,300° C.≤T≤1,650° C.) by heating from room temperature to T1 (1200° C.≤T1≤T) at a rate of at least 100° C./h, and optionally heating from T1 at a rate of 1-95° C./h, and HIP treating the sintered compact at 1,300-1,650° C. The ceramic material has improved diffuse transmittance in the visible region and functions as a magneto-optical part in a broad visible to NIR region. |
| US12180115B1 |
Yellow soda-lime-silica glass
A soda-lime-silica glass that has a composition comprising 60-80 wt % SiO2; 8-18 wt % Na2O; 5-15 wt % CaO; 0-3 wt % Al2O3; 0.0010-0.050 wt % silver expressed as Ag2O; and 0.005-0.30 wt % bismuth expressed as Bi2O3 is disclosed. Light-scattering silver colloids are dispersed throughout the soda-lime-silica glass to provide the glass with a yellow coloration. The soda-lime-silica glass may be in the form of a body that provides a shape of a container that defines an internal containment space. The body of such a container includes a base, a mouth that defines an opening to the internal containment space, and a wall that externs from the base to the mouth. A method of making a glass container that exhibits a yellow coloration is also disclosed. |
| US12180113B2 |
Method for the manufacture of mineral wool products
A method for the manufacture of mineral wool products is disclosed. In one example, the method comprises reacting an aqueous phenol-formaldehyde resole with free formaldehyde with a first amount of urea, thereby preparing a prereact. The prereact is contacted with a second amount of urea. The resulting mixture of prereact and second amount of urea, as part of a binder, optionally with additives is applied to the surface of mineral fibers. The binder is cured on the surface of the mineral fibers. A mineral wool product with reduced emissions of formaldehyde is also disclosed. |
| US12180100B2 |
Water treatment method for adsorbing metal ions
A method of removing a metal ion from water is disclosed. The method includes treating the water with a nanocomposite to absorb the metal ion with the nanocomposite, forming a polymer-metal ion composite and removing the polymer-metal ion composite from the water. The nanocomposite includes aluminum oxide dispersed in a matrix of an uncrosslinked graft copolymer that includes a chitosan backbone and side chains of poly (itaconic acid) grafted to the chitosan backbone. The chitosan backbone has a plurality of amino groups that are acetylated by itaconic acid. |
| US12180095B2 |
Electrolysis electrode and preparation method therefor, electrolysis apparatus, and clothing treatment device
An electrolysis electrode and a preparation method therefor, an electrolysis apparatus, and a clothing treatment device. The electrolysis electrode includes a substrate, a transition layer, and an electrode catalytic material layer, and the transition layer is attached to the surface of the substrate, the electrode catalytic material layer is attached to the surface of the transition layer, and the thickness of the transition layer satisfies that: electrons can pass through the transition layer. The transition layer of the electrolysis electrode is relatively thin, so that electrons can pass through the transition layer due to a quantum tunneling effect, and thus the electrocatalytic performance of the electrolysis electrode is basically not affected. Furthermore, the transition layer plays the role of transition connection, and can greatly improve the phenomenon of cracks in the electrode catalytic material layer. |
| US12180094B2 |
Pool filtration system and method
Some embodiments provide a pool filtration system for filtering pool water including a pump, a primary filter in fluid communication with the pump, and an auxiliary filter in fluid communication with the pump and the primary filter. The auxiliary filter can include a membrane filtration module, and a flow distribution manifold. The flow distribution manifold can include an influent port in fluid communication with an influent flow opening and an effluent port in fluid communication with an effluent flow opening. The influent flow opening and the effluent flow opening can be fluidly coupled across the membrane filtration module. The flow distribution manifold can further include a bypass mechanism. The bypass mechanism can include at least one valve that selectively fluidly couples the influent port to the effluent port to bypass the membrane filtration module. |
| US12180092B2 |
System for controlling water used for industrial food processing
A sensor control system of a food processing system includes a logic processor operatively coupled to an electrode. The logic processor is configured to receive a sensor signal from the electrode, the electrode configured to collect the sensor signal from water used within the food processing system, process the sensor signal to determine a chemical measurement of the water, and generate an electrochemical cleaning control signal for the electrode to interact with the water to electrochemically clean the electrode based upon a user input signal. |
| US12180089B2 |
Wet synthesis method for NCMA high-nickel quaternary precursor
In the technical field of lithium ion batteries, disclosed is a wet synthesis method of a high-nickel NCMA quaternary precursor. The method includes synthesizing solid tiny crystal nuclei of the NCMA quaternary precursor in a first reactor, and prompting the crystal nuclei of the quaternary precursor to grow to a certain particle size in a second reactor, wherein in the first reactor, an upper feeding mode is used to continuously produce the solid tiny crystal nuclei of the NCMA quaternary precursor. In the second reactor, an upper-and-lower dual feeding mode is used to prompt the continuous growth of the solid tiny crystal nuclei of the NCMA quaternary precursor. During a washing process, the NCMA quaternary precursor is washed with a mixed alkali solution of sodium carbonate and sodium hydroxide at certain concentration, so that Na can be reduced below 50 ppm and sulfur can be reduced below 800 ppm. |
| US12180086B2 |
Method for improving conductivity and blue light filtering efficiency of transparent conducting oxide (TCO)
The present disclosure provides a method for improving a conductivity and a blue light filtering efficiency of a transparent conducting oxide (TCO). The method includes the following steps: placing an indium oxide-based transparent conducting material (TCM) as a sample into a sample chamber of a high-pressure apparatus, and conducting a room-temperature high-pressure treatment, where the room-temperature high-pressure treatment refers to compressing the sample to a target pressure of 51 GPa from ambient pressure at room temperature and holding the target pressure for 5 min, and then conducting decompression to the ambient pressure. The conductivity is detected during the compression and the decompression, and the blue light filtering efficiency is detected separately before and after the room-temperature high-pressure treatment. |
| US12180085B2 |
Method for producing halide
The production method of the present disclosure includes heat-treating a material mixture containing a compound containing Y, a compound containing Sm, NH4α, Liβ, and Caγ2 in an inert gas atmosphere. The compound containing Y is at least one selected from the group consisting of Y2O3 and Yδ3, and the compound containing Sm is at least one selected from the group consisting of Sm2O3 and Smε3. The material mixture contains at least one selected from the group consisting of Y2O3 and Sm2O3, and α, β, γ, δ, and ε are each independently at least one selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, Br, and I. |
| US12180081B2 |
Process for recovering lithium values
A process for recovering lithium phosphate and lithium sulfate from a lithium-bearing solution, such as a brine or pregnant process liquor is described. The process includes adding phosphate to the lithium-bearing solution to precipitate lithium phosphate and then separating the resulting lithium phosphate precipitate from the solution. The separated lithium phosphate precipitate is then digested in sulphuric acid to produce a digestion mixture from which a lithium sulfate precipitate is separated. An alkali metal hydroxide is added to the separated solution to produce an alkali metal phosphate solution and this is recycled for use as phosphate in the first step of the process. |
| US12180078B2 |
Process for producing polycrystalline silicon
Method for producing polycrystalline silicon by inducing reaction gas, which in addition to hydrogen contains silane and/or at least one halosilane, into a reaction space of a vapour deposition reactor. The reaction space comprises at least one filament rod heated by the passage of current and on which by means of deposition silicon is deposited to form a polycrystalline silicon rod. A determination of morphology of the silicon rod during deposition at a rod temperature a first resistance R1 of the silicon rod is determined by R 1 = U I where U is a voltage between two ends of the silicon rod and I is a current strength, and a second resistance R2 is determined by R 2 = ρ L A were ρ is a resistivity of silicon, L is a length of the silicon rod and A is a cross-sectional area of the silicon rod. A morphology index M is calculated from the ratio R1/R2. |
| US12180074B2 |
Systems and methods for producing syngas from bio-oil
Disclosed herein are systems and methods for producing synthesis gas (syngas) using bio-oil. In some embodiments, syngas is produced by steam reforming bio-oil. In some embodiments, the bio-oil is provided in liquid form. In some embodiments at least some of the liquid bio-oil is transitioned into droplet form when entering a reformer for steam-reforming. In some embodiments, the reformer produces a gas stream comprising syngas, which may be fed to a furnace (e.g., direct reducing furnace, shaft furnace) for reducing iron ore to iron. In some embodiments, the amount of oxygen provided to the reformer is regulated based on an equivalence ratio (ER) corresponding to moles of oxygen fed to the reformer divided by moles of oxygen necessary to achieve stoichiometric combustion of the bio-oil, wherein an exemplary ER value is from about 0.1 to about 0.6. |
| US12180070B2 |
Process for preparing hydrazine hydrate with oxime recycling
The present invention relates to an improved process for preparing hydrazine hydrate from the azine of methyl ethyl ketone obtained from methyl ethyl ketone by oxidizing ammonia with hydrogen peroxide in the presence of an activator, characterized in that it comprises a step of recycling the methyl ethyl ketone oxime purge. |
| US12180068B2 |
Self-folding 3D film assemblies
A substantially planar self-folding film assembly to generate a folded three-dimensional assembly. The assembly includes a flexible support substrate, adhesive elements, and folding members. The folding members include a base, a folding region, and a hinge adjacent each folding region attached at the base to the flexible support substrate by at least one of the adhesive elements. An array of polymer actuators is co-extensive, or shaped to be not co-extensive, with each of the flexible folding members. Upon activation by a patterned light to heat conversion layer, each polymer actuator is designed and configured to provide a displacement of the corresponding flexible folding member about each hinge. |
| US12180065B2 |
Microelectromechanical system and process of making it
A microelectromechanical system includes a lower membrane including a plurality of troughs and crests arranged alternately, an upper membrane including a plurality of troughs and crests arranged alternately, and a spacer layer disposed between the lower membrane and the upper membrane. The spacer layer includes counter electrode walls and support walls made of nitride, the counter electrode walls being provided with conductive elements. Chambers are formed between the troughs of the lower membrane and the crest of the upper membrane and the counter electrode walls are suspended in the chambers respectively. The support walls are sandwiched between the crests of the lower membrane and the troughs of the upper membrane with a space formed between adjacent support walls. The spaces between adjacent support walls may be empty or filled with oxide. Unwanted capacitance between the upper and lower membranes is reduced significantly. |
| US12180058B2 |
Extraction valve
Extraction valve 100 includes main body section 10, first inflow port portion 11a, second inflow port portion 12a, extraction section 12, first flow path 11b, second flow path 12b, first valve body 13 and second valve body 14, push-in bar 15, and cock 18 connected to an end of push-in bar 15 and used to rotate push-in bar 15. One or both of first valve body 13 and second valve body 14 are moved back and forth on the basis of the rotation of push-in bar 15, and first flow path 11b is opened and closed by the back-and-forth movement of first valve body 13 and second flow path 12b is opened and closed by the back-and-forth movement of second valve body 14. |
| US12180056B2 |
Monitoring equilibrium and dispensement of a fluid dispensement system to improve quality and efficiency
Certain embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a method that may include identifying at least one metric for a fluid flowing through a line from a vessel to a dispenser. The method may include identifying a reference value for the at least one metric for the fluid. The method may include performing an analysis of the fluid based on the at least one metric for the fluid. The method may include comparing results of the analysis with the reference value. The method may include performing at least one action based on determining that there has been a change in the at least one metric relative to the reference value. |
| US12180055B2 |
Method and device for hot-filling a liquid product
A method and a device for hot-filling a liquid product with a flash pasteurizer comprising a first and a second heat exchanger, a filling station, a cooling tunnel for cooling filled containers, and a heat pump. Prior to the filling process, the product is heated to a target temperature in the flash pasteurizer. Coolant is conducted from the cooling tunnel to the second heat exchanger, so that at least a part of the thermal energy of the coolant can be transferred to the product. The product is then conducted from the first to the second heat exchanger, wherein a further part of the thermal energy can be transferred to the second heat exchanger by the heat pump using a heat transfer medium to heat the product to the target temperature. The heat transfer medium is additionally heated by a heater arranged between the heat pump and the second heat exchanger. |
| US12180054B2 |
Bottle opener hat clip
The invention is a bottle opener and hat clip having a body portion comprising a generally U-shaped end forming a channel and a bottle cap opener end, the U-shaped end includes an interior ridge within the channel, the U-shaped end having a planar top surface, a handle portion is secured to the top surface of the U-shaped end and is disposed over the bottle cap opener end, the handle functions as a lever for the bottle opener and is adapted to be decorative or contain indicia that is displayed when the device is secured to the bill of a hat by inserting the hat bill within the channel of the U-shaped end. |
| US12180049B2 |
Device and method for transporting stage roll unit, and stage roll unit transporting cart
Provided are: a device and a method for transporting a stage roll unit; and a stage roll unit transporting cart. The present invention comprises: a loading deck having accommodating portions for accommodating a stage roll unit; a first vehicle wheel that can move the loading deck in an X-direction in which the stage roll unit is replaced; a second vehicle wheel that can move the loading deck in a Y-direction crossing the X-direction; a first raising/lowering device that can raise/lower the first vehicle wheel with respect to a traveling surface; and a moving device which is disposed on the traveling surface side, and which raises the first vehicle wheel from the traveling surface by the first raising/lowering device, and can move the loading deck and the first raising/lowering device in the Y-direction while the second vehicle wheel is grounded to the traveling surface. |
| US12180046B2 |
Hook for use with a fairlead
A winch hook comprises a hook portion and a loop receiving portion adapted for receiving a loop of a winch line. At least one three-dimensional feature of the winch hook is adapted to engage at least one three-dimensional feature of a fairlead so that the hook engages the fairlead while the hook is in at least four different orientations relative to the fairlead. |
| US12180044B2 |
Rotation lock device, lever hoist, and hoisting machine
A rotation lock device comprising: a stopper support member rotating integrally with a shaft-shaped member; a stopper member supported by the stopper support member in a state of being slidable; a holding means configured to hold the stopper member; an urging means configured to urge the holding means toward a first rotation direction with respect to the stopper member; and a stopper locking means configured to stop a rotation of the shaft-shaped member by engaging with the stopper member, wherein when the shaft-shaped member accelerates the rotation toward the first rotation direction, a holding force for the stopper member by the holding means is decreased and/or released by an inertial load of the holding means to cause the stopper member to project from the predetermined position to a position where the stopper member engages with the stopper locking means to thereby stop the rotation of the shaft-shaped member. |
| US12180035B2 |
Elevator cab ventilation
An illustrative example embodiment of an elevator cab ventilation device includes a fan module and a ventilation controller that is configured to control operation of the fan module based on an indication of a position of at least one door of the elevator cab. The controller is configured to control the fan module to operate in a first mode to move a first amount of air per unit time when the door is in a first open position. The controller is configured to control the fan module to operate in a second mode to move a second, larger amount of air per unit time when the door is in a second, different open position. |
| US12180033B2 |
Elevator system with plural wireless communications paths
An elevator system includes a controller; an elevator car; an elevator car controller mounted on the elevator car; a transceiver on the elevator car; an access point; the transceiver and the access point configured to provide wireless communications between the controller and the elevator car controller over a first communications path and a second communications path. |
| US12180024B2 |
Image forming apparatus and sheet feeding apparatus
An image forming apparatus includes an apparatus body including an image forming unit, a unit detachably attached to the apparatus body, a first rotary member provided in the unit, a second rotary member provided in the apparatus body and configured to be coupled with and decoupled from the first rotary member by being moved in a rotation axial direction of the first rotary member, and a restriction member provided in the apparatus body and movable to a first position and a second position. The restriction member includes an engaging portion configured to engage with the second rotary member and is configured to move the second rotary member by the engaging portion so that the second rotary member is decoupled from the first rotary member along with a move of the restriction member from the first position to the second position. |
| US12180023B2 |
Corrugating rollers apparatus and method for a media storage bin in a self-service terminal
A self-service terminal, apparatus, and method for corrugating received media items is disclosed. A bin is provided for storing media items. A pathway selectively conveys a received media item to the bin. An apparatus that include as set of paired corrugating drive rollers is mounted in the pathway for creasing the received media item as it is conveyed to the bin. The set of paired corrugating drive rollers has a plurality of first corrugating rollers mounted in a spaced apart fashion on a common shaft, each of the first corrugating rollers having an outwardly facing rounded-V profile, and a plurality of second corrugating rollers mounted in a spaced apart fashion on a common shaft, each of the second corrugating rollers having an inwardly facing slot. Each of the plurality of first corrugating rollers is positioned adjacent to a corresponding one of the plurality of second corrugating rollers. |
| US12180022B2 |
Alignment device
A first feed device adjusts an intermittent feed amount thereof based on output of a first sensor such that a design position of a first panel is aligned with a first fixing position during every pause phase of an intermittent feed cycle. A second feed device adjusts tension of a second panel and an intermittent feed amount of a feed unit based on output of at least one second sensor such that a design position of the second panel is aligned with a second fixing position during every pause phase of an intermittent feed cycle. A third feed device adjusts an intermittent feed amount thereof based on output of a third sensor such that the design position of the first panel is aligned with the second fixing position during every pause phase of an intermittent feed cycle. |
| US12180019B1 |
Bin sweep apparatus effective in two directions of movement
A system may include a bin sweep apparatus for moving particles across a floor surface of a storage bin with a forward side for orienting toward a primary direction of movement and a rearward side for orienting toward a secondary direction of movement for the sweep apparatus. The secondary direction may be oriented away from the primary direction. The sweep apparatus may include a housing segment and a paddle sweep assembly carried on the segment. The sweep assembly may include a plurality of interconnected paddles and an endless loop member on which the paddles are mounted. The sweep apparatus may be effective to move particles across the floor surface in the primary direction of movement and in the secondary direction of movement. |
| US12180016B2 |
Handling device
A handling device for transferring workpieces includes a workpiece carrier arranged to receive workpieces and a rotatable workpiece-conveying apparatus arranged to receive the workpieces from the workpiece carrier in a first angular position and to transfer the workpieces to a storage station in a second angular position. The workpiece-conveying apparatus includes an axis of rotation, a first linearly displaceable feed element and a second linearly displaceable feed element, intersecting the first feed element at the axis of rotation and simultaneously actuatable with the first feed element. The apparatus also includes first and second non-rotatable linear actuators. The first and second feed elements have end pieces, each arranged for direct interaction with the workpiece and a respective linear actuator. The feed elements may intersect at an angle of 90°. The first feed element may have a straight shape and the second feed element may have an offset shape. |
| US12180015B2 |
Multi-track loading of pick-and-place robots
The loading of one or more multi-track pick-and-place devices with formations of products from an interim store including buffer-storage belts arranged in a number of planes takes place by means of a lifting device arranged at the exit of the interim store. The lifting device has a height-adjustable platform, on which conveyor belts which run transversely to the conveying direction of the buffer-storage belts are arranged. The conveyor belts can be displaced horizontally in the conveying direction of the buffer-storage belts and can be rotated through an angle between 0° and 90°. |
| US12180012B2 |
Drive assembly for a conveyor
A drive assembly for conveyor belt comprises a pair of opposing end plates for mounting a conveyor drive and mounting assemblies for mounting at least one of a position limiter assembly, a scraper assembly, a combined limiter-scraper assembly and side guards. The scraper assembly and combined limiter-scraper assembly include a leaf spring that is selectively tensioned by a tensioning element on an end plate to bias the scraper blade of the scraper assembly into an operational position. |
| US12180010B2 |
Detection of conveyor belt condition
A system for monitoring at least one of the damaged physical condition, orientation and location of the upright side links of a spiral, self-stacking conveyor belt, the side links disposed along the side margins of the conveyor belt and the side links on one tier configured to stack on top of the side links of an underlying tier. The monitoring system includes a sensor for acquiring data pertaining to at least one of the damaged physical condition, orientation and location of the conveyor belt side links. The monitoring system also including a processing system for receiving and analyzing the data from the sensor to determine at least one of the damaged physical condition and orientation of the side links and the locations of the side links, and to determine if maintenance of or remedial action to the conveyor belt is necessary. |
| US12180007B2 |
Modular chute system
A modular chute system includes a support bridge having a main body and a plurality of mounting plates spaced apart along the main body. The support bridge has a first end configured to be secured to an infeed component and a second end configured to be secured to a discharge component. The system includes a plurality of ribs, each having an outer portion and an inner portion, where the plurality of ribs is secured to the plurality of mounting plates. The system also includes an inner lining secured across the inner portion of the plurality of ribs, and a plurality of panels each having a mounting bracket on a proximal end secured between the outer portion of adjacent ribs using the mounting bracket. A distal end of each panel is secured through a respective anchor slot to form a continuous sliding surface from the infeed component to the discharge component. |
| US12180005B2 |
Systems and methods for processing objects, including automated processing stations
A processing system for processing objects using a programmable motion device is disclosed. The processing system a perception unit for perceiving identifying indicia representative of an identity of an object associated with an input conveyance system, and an acquisition system for acquiring the object from a plurality of objects at an input area using an end effector of the programmable motion device, wherein the programmable motion device is adapted for assisting in the delivery of the object to an identified processing location. The identified processing location being associated with the identifying indicia and said identified processing location being provided as one of a plurality of processing locations. The processing system also includes a delivery system for receiving the object in a carrier and for delivering the object toward the identified processing location. |
| US12179995B2 |
System for preparing a beverage from a capsule using a fluid supplied under pressure into the capsule for use in such a system
System for preparing a potable beverage. The system may include a first capsule and an alternative second capsule, a first beverage preparation device and a second beverage preparation device, each arranged for receiving either the first capsule or the alternative second capsule. The first capsule and the alternative second capsule each include a sealing member at the outwardly extending flange for providing a fluid sealing contact with the first enclosing member if the capsule is used in the first beverage preparation device. There is no sealing interface between the first capsule and the second enclosing member for providing a fluid sealing during use, and there is a sealing interface between the alternative second capsule and the second enclosing member for providing a fluid sealing contact during use. |
| US12179993B2 |
Discharge apparatus
A discharge device is provided with a pressurized product filling and sealing the concentrate and the pressurizing agent P inside the container, and a discharge member discharging the concentrate by breaking through the pressurized product. The discharge member is provided with a valve which becomes a discharge passage of the concentrate, and a cap which covers the valve and is detachably mounted to the pressurized product. The discharge device is provided with a suppressing means (a maintaining mechanism, a movable lid, pressing to the bottom of the recessed part of the projecting part, a part releasing mechanism, a ratchet mechanism, a thin part and a plurality of coupling parts) for suppressing the leakage of the concentrate caused by removing the valve. |
| US12179992B1 |
Card storage box
A card storage box includes a storage box body, a flexible part and a plurality of dividers. The storage box body is provided with a first accommodating space inside, the first accommodating space is configured for storing cards. The flexible part is arranged within the first accommodating space to protect stored cards. The dividers is arranged in the first accommodating space to divide the first accommodating space into a plurality of first storage spaces. The flexible part can provide a certain level of cushioning. When cards are subjected to external impacts or compression, the flexible part can reduce the force of impact, helping to prevent damage to edges or corners of the cards. In addition, the flexible part effectively reduces direct contact between card surfaces and a hard shell of the box, thereby decreasing the likelihood of scratches and wear, effectively protecting the cards, greatly enhancing the user experience. |
| US12179989B2 |
Use of a bag having an inner and an outer compartment for fertilizers
Use of a packaging system for mutually incompatible agrochemicals, particularly for fertilizers, wherein said package (5) comprises: an external bag (12) and an inner bag (10) thereby forming two compartments; the inside of the inner bag being the inner compartment (10d) and the space between the inner side of the external bag and the outer side of the inner bag being the outer compartment (11d); wherein a first of the at least two mutually exclusive fertilizers is packaged in the inner compartment, and a second of the at least two mutually exclusive fertilizers is packaged in the outer compartment. |
| US12179988B2 |
Container for food preservation and presentation
A container for food items includes a base and an insert. The base includes a bottom panel and a peripheral bead having an inner sidewall extending upward from a perimeter of the bottom panel, a top wall extending laterally outward from an upper end of the inner sidewall, and an outer sidewall extending downward from a laterally outer edge of the top wall. At least a lower portion of the inner sidewall and the bottom panel enclose, laterally and from below, a liquid collection reservoir. The base includes a base peripheral engagement surface extending about the collection reservoir. The insert includes a support panel having an insert peripheral engagement surface releasably inter-lockable with the base peripheral engagement surface to assemble the insert to the base with the support panel overlying the collection reservoir. The support panel has at least one aperture for draining liquid from above into the collection reservoir. |
| US12179982B2 |
Article carrier and blank therefor
An article carrier for packaging one or more articles and a blank for forming the carrier are disclosed. The carrier (90) comprises an engaging panel (12) having at least one article-engaging structure (RT1, RT2). The carrier (90) comprises a bundling structure having first and second segments. The first segment includes a first panel (14) hinged to the engaging panel (12) and abridging portion (22A, 26A) hinged to the first panel (14). The second segment includes a second panel (18A) hinged to the engaging panel (12), a third panel (18B) hinged to the second panel (18A) in overlapping position therewith and a bridge-engaging feature engaging the bridging portion (22A, 26A). The bridge-engaging feature is provided at least by the second and third panels (18A, 18B) such that art of the bridging portion (22A, 26A) is disposed between the second and third panels (18A, 18B). |
| US12179981B2 |
Structural system for load stabilization frame and method for assembling the same
The present disclosure relates to a top frame-type structural system for load fixing. The system can be used together with pallets that can support a product/merchandise or goods, which are supported, stowed and/or palletized, and subsequently fastened/fixed by a rope, tape and/or strap. In particular, the top frame of the present system is configured to mechanically interact with the strap and efficiently distribute the generated stresses derived from the force tension to which it is subjected to ensure the integrity and bracing of the product. The present system includes a set of structural components, manufactured in a modular manner, which can be assembled and disassembled/taken to pieces, which offers a practical product, easy to handle and transport, and specifically, being manufactured in a modular manner, such that the present structural system can be advantageously transported, packaged using less space, thus improving its logistics and handling. |
| US12179978B2 |
Laminating film resistant to discoloration caused by cooking, and film-laminated metal sheet
A blended polyester laminating film resistant to discoloration caused by cooking, comprising polyethylene terephthalate and polybutylene terephthalate. The blended polyester laminating film comprises three layers, i.e., upper, middle, and lower layers. One surface layer contains SiO2 in a mass fraction of 1200-2000 ppm added by in-situ polymerization. The blended polyester laminating film is manufactured by a three-layer coextrusion biaxial stretching method, and the manufacturing method is 240-275° C. A film-laminated metal sheet manufactured from the blended polyester laminating film has excellent resistance to discoloration caused by cooking, and is applied to metal containers for food and beverage packaging that require high-temperature sterilization. |
| US12179977B2 |
Film for food packaging, stretch film for food packaging, film for automatic packaging machine for food packaging, and method for packaging food
A film for food packaging includes a resin composition comprising a vinyl chloride-based resin (A); a plasticizer (B); and an anti-fogging agent (C), wherein the composition comprises 1.5 parts by mass to 4.0 parts by mass of a diglycerin ester, 0.1 part by mass to 1.5 parts by mass of a glycerin monoester, and 0.1 part by mass to 3.0 parts by mass of an ethylene oxide adduct as the anti-fogging agent (C) relative to 100 parts by mass of the vinyl chloride-based resin (A). |
| US12179976B2 |
Cap including a section delimited by a dividing wall, which can be torn, if necessary, by means included in the cap
Disclosed is a cap including a cavity delimited by a cylindrical side wall and by a discoidal base at a first end of the cap. The latter further includes a circular opening for accessing the cavity, obtained at a second end of the cap opposite the first end. A discoidal dividing wall is housed in the cavity of the cap between the base and the opening. The dividing wall is connected to the side wall along its circular edge to delimit, with the base and a portion of the side wall, a section inside the cap. A tongue protruding outside the cap penetrates the latter through the side wall connects to the dividing wall at an end inside the cap. Applying force to the tongue tending to remove it from the cap tears the dividing wall, opening the section and allowing the enclosed substance to exit the cap. |
| US12179975B2 |
Closure for a bottle
A closure for a bottle for storing a drinking liquid includes at least one closure body and a lamp that is detachably connected to the closure body. At least part of the lamp can be inserted into a cavity of the closure body. Optionally, the lamp can be replaced by an insert without an illuminant. |
| US12179972B2 |
Containers having folding tops and blanks therefor
A blank for forming a package can include a base panel, a first base side panel foldably connected to the base panel, a plurality of first base side flaps foldably connected to the first base side panel, a second base side panel foldably connected to the base panel opposite the first base side panel, and a plurality of second base side flaps foldably connected to the second base side panel. The blank can include a hinge panel foldably connected to the base panel, a top panel foldably connected to the hinge panel, a first top side panel foldably connected to the top panel, a plurality of first top side flaps foldably connected to the first top side panel, a second top side panel foldably connected to the top panel opposite the first top side panel, and a plurality of second top side flaps foldably connected to the second top side panel. An end first base side flap and an end first top side flap can be formed and separated by a first cut line such that the end first base side flap and the end first top side flap are abutting each other, and an end second base side flap and an end second top side flap can be formed and separated by a second cut line such that the end second base side flap and the end second top side flap are abutting each other. |
| US12179971B2 |
Plate pocket for pizza box
A box useful for pizza, a method of assembling the box, and method of using the box are described herein. The box comprises a base having sidewalls extending therefrom, a box lid having a top surface and a bottom surface, the box lid hingedly connected to one of the base sidewalls, the box lid further having foldable flaps extending therefrom. A plate pocket extends from and is connected to secured to an edge of the box lid, and plate pocket comprises a base with sidewalls extending therefrom, the plate pocket sidewalls extending towards the box lid bottom surface when the box is in an assembled position, and may contain plate pocket accessories within a plate pocket cavity. |
| US12179970B2 |
Container for storage of molten material from an industrial facility and method of manufacturing same
A container for storage of molten material from an industrial facility, and method of manufacture thereof, is provided to maximize internal volume of the container while providing structural stability. The container includes walls having rounded convex-shaped edges at each wall junction. A first head is connected to the walls at a first end of the container, and a second head closes the second end of the container. The second head is connected to the walls at a second end of the container. Corners are defined at the intersection of the walls with the first head and second head at the first end and the second end respectively. A first flange is connected to the first head to receive molten material, and the first head is shaped as a tapered shoulder to smoothly transition from the first flange to the junction of the walls. |
| US12179965B2 |
Sealing cover
A sealing cover for covering an opening of a barrel body includes an outer cover body, an inner cover body, an airtight ring and an operating member. The outer cover body includes two pivot connecting portions. The airtight ring is sleeved on an outer peripheral surface of the inner cover body. The operating member is pivotally connected to the pivot connecting portions and the inner cover body. The operating member is operable to pivot so as to drive movement of the inner cover body between a sealed position and an unsealed position. When at the sealed position, the airtight ring is deformed and airtightly pressed between the barrel body and the outer cover body. When at the unsealed position, the airtight ring restores to its original shape and is configured not to be pressed between the barrel body and the outer cover body. |
| US12179963B2 |
Gasketless closure for open-top pails
A container package includes a container and a lock-on closure that couples to the container. The container includes an annular sidewall. The closure includes a channel portion having an inner, an outer, and a top wall that define a channel. The inner wall includes a primary seal having sealing ridges formed thereon. The closure further includes a single, flexible sealing wiper appendage extending away from the top wall. When the sidewall of the container is outside of the channel, the appendage is in a first position in which it extends downwardly and is angled inwardly so a terminal end of the appendage is freely suspended within the channel. When the sidewall of the container is in the channel, the appendage is in a second position in which the terminal end is closer to the inner wall than in the first position and the appendage contacts the top rim. |
| US12179959B2 |
Method for preparing a paper web with a composite paper mesh for use to produce bags, and composite paper mesh
The present invention discloses a method for preparing a paper band that incorporates a composite paper mesh, intended for the manufacture of bags for horticultural products, wherein the embodiment of the composite mesh comprises a process that includes dividing a paper reel (1) into continuous longitudinal strips (2-5), transversely segmenting a paper reel (6) to prepare cross pieces (7) which are applied on two longitudinal strips (2-5) parallel and spaced apart from each other, in successively distant positions along said strips and bonded by gluing, and applying on the support base grid structure thus obtained a mesh (10) of paper yarn which is joined to the support base by gluing, and that can be divided into portions that can be used for covering windows or openings included in the paper band, all this with the aid of automated means. |
| US12179953B2 |
Packaging apparatus and process
An apparatus for packaging includes a film supplying station presenting a roll support configured to receive a feed roll and to rotate it around a respective unwinding axis to unroll consecutive portions of plastic film. A selected unrolled portion having width significantly greater than its length is positioned inside a packaging station with the width aligned along the alignment direction of a row of product loaded supports to be packaged. The packaging station heat seals the selected unrolled portion to the underlying row of product loaded supports. |
| US12179951B2 |
Drive for sealing jaws
Vertical flow-wrapper that includes a frame, a web feed, which feeds a web to a form-shoulder, and a form-fill tube, which forms the web into a web tube, a longitudinal sealing-means to seal longitudinal edges of the web tube together, and a cross sealing means to provide a cross-seal to the web tube. The cross sealing means includes seal jaws, a closing motor, and a jaw closing mechanism; the seal jaws and the jaw closing mechanism reciprocate between an upper and lower vertical position; the closing motor is provided at the frame and a torque transfer means is provided between the closing motor and the jaw closing mechanism; the closing motor and the reciprocation motor are operated independently from each other; and the closing motor is connected to the frame by a slide bearing or is pivotably connected to the frame. |
| US12179950B2 |
Stopper for food jar
A stopper for a food jar is described that may be used to store and transport food items. The stopper includes a bottom wall and a sidewall. The stopper includes one or more vent passages connecting the bottom wall and the sidewall to provide pressure relief. A vent gasket is provided at the bottom wall that opens when pressure inside of the container is elevated to allow air to pass into the vent passages and vent outside of the container. |
| US12179949B2 |
Apparatus, system and method for fluid delivery
A device for filling a reservoir. The device includes a cover portion comprising a septum window, and a bottom portion, the bottom portion configured to attach to a disposable housing assembly comprising the reservoir, wherein the cover portion and the bottom portion are rotatably attached in a locked configuration and wherein in a locked configuration, a septum is obscured through the septum window, wherein when the cover portion and the bottom portion are placed in an unlocked configuration, the cover portion rotates with respect to the bottom portion and the septum is visible through the septum window. |
| US12179948B2 |
Time-pressure-filling system for liquid drug products
A time-pressure-filling system for filling liquid drug product into containers is disclosed. The time-pressure-filling system has a storage vessel for storing the liquid drug product and a surge vessel. The surge vessel is configured for single use and is at least partially made of a rigid plastic material. A supply line feeds the liquid drug product from the storage vessel into the surge vessel in a pressurized fashion. A pressure control line is provided for applying a control pressure to the surge vessel, a dispenser is provided for dispensing the liquid drug product into the containers, and a dispensing line connects the surge vessel to the dispenser. A pressure sensor determines pressure in the dispensing line and a valve controls flow of the liquid drug product through the dispensing line. A surge vessel for use in the time-pressure-filling system and a time-pressure-filling method are also disclosed. |
| US12179947B2 |
Rebar bundling machine, replaceable gun head and working method thereof
The invention discloses a rebar bundling machine, a replaceable gun head and a working method thereof. The replaceable gun head according to the present invention comprises a gun head information identification component provided on the gun head, wherein after mounting the gun head on the rebar bundling machine, the gun head information identification component is connected to a main control unit of the rebar bundling machine, and the main control unit obtains information of the gun head through the gun head information identification component. The rebar bundling machine of the present invention comprises a gun shell, a main control unit provided in the gun shell, and the replaceable gun head mounted on the front end of the gun shell; in the present invention, the number of rotations for the wire feeding motor and the torque threshold for the wire twisting motor are set for different muzzle information, so as to control the length and torque of the wire output from the rebar bundling machine with different gun heads; the invention can meet the applications of various sizes of rebars combined at construction sites, effectively reduce the burden of workers carrying and managing the rebar bundling machine, and greatly reduce the cost of machinery procurement at construction sites. |
| US12179944B2 |
Apparatus and method for simulating satellite mission operating state
The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for simulating a satellite mission operating state. The apparatus, according to the present invention, comprises: a satellite operation procedure rule definition unit for registering a satellite operation procedure rule which defines a satellite operation procedure keyword and attribute corresponding to a satellite's state of performing a mission of interest; a satellite operation procedure processing unit for receiving a satellite operation procedure which includes a series of operation procedures prepared for the satellite to perform the mission, and extracting, from the received satellite operation procedure, a keyword and attribute value corresponding to the keyword and attribute included in the registered satellite operation procedure rule a mission list storage unit for storing a list of mission performance actions arranged in the order of execution time, wherein the mission performance actions correspond to the extracted keyword and attribute value; an orbit data storage unit for storing orbit data of the satellite; a time management unit for providing a current time; and a control unit for confirming an orbit and the mission performance action corresponding to the current time from the orbit data of the satellite and the mission list, and causing the satellite's state of performing the mission of interest to be visually displayed. |
| US12179933B1 |
Electromechanically controlled aircraft power transmission system
An electromechanically controlled aircraft power transmission system includes a first planetary gear set, a first gas turbine engine, a first electric machine, a second planetary gear set, a second gas turbine engine, a second electric machine, a propulsor shaft, and at least one propulsor. The first gas turbine engine is coupled to the first planetary gear set. The first electric machine is coupled to the first planetary gear set and is configured vary the gear ratio of the first planetary gear set. The second gas turbine engine is coupled to the second planetary gear set. The second electric machine is coupled to the second planetary gear set and is configured to vary the gear ratio of the second planetary gear set. The propulsor shaft is coupled to the first and second planetary gear sets and the at least one propulsor is coupled to the propulsor shaft. |
| US12179926B2 |
Methods and systems for decontaminating aircraft cabins and providing indications for safe reentry
Described herein are methods and systems for decontaminating aircraft cabins and providing an indication to provide confidence that the cabins are safe for reentry post-operation. These methods and systems are based on reducing concentrations of infectious agents inside a cabin utilizing outside air and/or filtered air. In some examples, a method is performed after a certain contamination event (e.g., a sick person present on a flight and/or as a part of periodic service (e.g., in between flights. The amount of time the system is run to introduce compounds into the cabin is specifically calculated to lower the fraction of the remaining infectious agents below a certain desired level, thereby reducing the contamination concentration in the cabin from the initial concentration. The decontamination duration depends on the cabin volume and the incoming airflow rates. For example, the fraction of the remaining is brought below 5% after 9 minutes of flowing incoming air at 20 air changes per hour. |
| US12179925B2 |
Quick release system and method for an interior aircraft cabin apparatus
A quick release system for an interior apparatus is disclosed. The system may include a release assembly including a release handle and release cables. The release handle may pull the release cables when a force is applied. The system may include a latch assembly including latches coupled to the release cables. The latches may include a latch hook positioned in an open position or a closed position. Upon applying the force to the release handle, the latch hook may release the apparatus to cause the apparatus to rotate about an axis. The system may include a locking assembly including a lever and a lock plate. Upon applying the force to the release handle, the lock plate may translate between the locked position and the unlocked position to disengage the lock plate from the tracks to cause the apparatus to translate along the tracks. |
| US12179924B2 |
Method for processing identifications
A method for processing previously detected identifications of apparatuses of an aircraft, wherein each apparatus has at least one communicative component. A reference dataset is used to compare the actual identifications with specified identifications, as a result of which a report signal based on the comparison result indicates whether the detected identifications correspond to the identifications represented by the reference dataset. If there is a positive match, this allows the conclusion that the apparatuses are correctly installed in the aircraft. |
| US12179919B2 |
Slat movement system for aircraft
The illustrative examples provide a slat movement system for use in an aircraft. An aircraft comprises a wing having a fixed edge and a wing front spar, and a moveable slat connected to the wing by a four bar linkage and a slat arm, the slat arm movable along a track comprising a slot terminating prior to the wing front spar. |
| US12179917B1 |
Self-charging unmanned vehicle
Unmanned vehicles can be terrestrial, aerial, nautical, or multi-mode. Unmanned vehicles may efficiently accomplish tasks by autonomously charging or replacing its power source. |
| US12179916B2 |
Shortening wingspan of an aircraft
An apparatus for shortening a wingspan of an aircraft is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a first bracket and a second bracket extending from a wingtip of the aircraft, and a motor coupled to a fixed wing of the aircraft. A first outboard link is rotatably coupled to the first bracket and to the motor, and a second outboard link is rotatably coupled to the second bracket and to the motor. A first inboard link is rotatably coupled to the first bracket and to the fixed wing, and a second inboard link is rotatably coupled to the second bracket and to the fixed wing. The motor is configured to rotate the first outboard link and the second outboard link to move the wingtip between an extended position and a stowed position. |
| US12179915B2 |
Aircraft wing with wing tip seal panel assembly
An aircraft wing including: a main wing portion with a tip end, and a wing tip device rotatably coupled to the tip end of the main wing portion at a joint, the wing tip device rotatable at the joint about a first axis between a flight configuration and a ground configuration; and a seal panel assembly including: a seal panel extending across the joint; a first connecting element having a first end non-rotatably coupled to the seal panel and a second end rotatably coupled to the main wing portion such that the seal panel is rotatable about a second axis; and a second connecting element having a first end rotatably coupled to the seal panel and a second end rotatably coupled to the wing tip device, such that rotation of the wing tip device about the first axis causes the seal panel to rotate about the second axis. |
| US12179912B2 |
Hybrid brake system
A braking system is disclosed. In various embodiments, the brake system includes a brake assembly; a hydraulic braking subsystem having a hydraulic brake actuator configured to operate the brake assembly; and an electric braking subsystem having an electric brake actuator configured to operate the brake assembly. |
| US12179910B2 |
System architecture for operation of aircraft flaps
A system architecture for operation of aircraft flaps. The system architecture includes a first pair of motor drive units, the first pair comprising a first motor drive unit (MD1) and a second motor drive unit (MD3), and a second pair of motor drive units, the second pair comprising a third motor drive unit (MD2) and a fourth motor drive unit (MD4). The system further includes a first plurality of switches connected between the first motor drive unit (MD1) and the second motor drive unit (MD3), the first plurality of switches configured to operate a first electric motor and a second electric motor, and a second plurality of switches connected between the third motor drive unit (MD2) and the fourth motor drive unit (MD4), the second plurality of switches configured to operate a third electric motor and a fourth electric motor. |
| US12179907B1 |
Electrically driven blade control for rotorcraft
Multiple redundant harmonic drive motors on a rotor head actuate the angle of attack of rotor blades at the rotor blade roots, providing collective control that, in combination with a system for providing cyclic control on the rotor blades, eliminates the need for a swashplate, thereby advantageously reducing the weight and maintenance cost of a helicopter, increasing its reliability, and reducing its vulnerability to ballistic attack. |
| US12179906B2 |
Propeller provided with interchangeable blades and a method of mounting interchangeable blades on a propeller
A propeller provided with interchangeable blades, and to a method of mounting such interchangeable blades on the propeller. The propeller comprises a hub, fastening fittings, rotation guide devices for guiding the fastening fittings in rotation relative to the hub, locking parts, and blades. The fastening fittings are configured to be assembled into the hub from the inside of the hub, and the locking parts lock respective ones of the fastening fittings onto the hub. The blades are fastened to respective ones of the fastening fittings outside the hub and can thus easily be replaced with other blades without removing the propeller. |
| US12179900B2 |
Multicopter with wide span rotor configuration and protective fuselage
An inner middle rotor is rotated while an inner front rotor, an inner back rotor, and an outer rotor are not rotated. The inner middle rotor is surrounded by the inner front rotor, the inner back rotor, the outer rotor, and a fuselage. After rotating the inner middle rotor while not rotating the inner front rotor, the inner back rotor, and the outer rotor, the inner middle rotor, the inner front rotor, the inner back rotor, and the outer rotor are simultaneously rotated. |
| US12179899B2 |
Marine drive lower unit having extension leg
A marine drive has a supporting frame for coupling the marine drive to a marine vessel; a gearcase supporting a propulsor for propelling the marine vessel in water; an extension leg disposed between the supporting frame and the gearcase; and an adapter plate between the supporting frame and the extension leg. A tube is in the extension leg. The tube has a lower end which is coupled to the gearcase and upper end which is coupled to the adapter plate by a compression nut threaded onto the tube, wherein threading the compression nut down on the tube compressively engages the compression nut with the adapter plate, which in turn clamps the extension leg between the supporting frame and the gearcase. |
| US12179897B1 |
Marine engine assembly
A marine engine assembly has a housing including an outer housing having a front wall, an inner housing disposed in the outer housing and being connected to the outer housing by at least one housing fastener disposed at at least one first position, a cover removably connected to the outer housing, and a gearcase connected to a lower portion of the outer housing. An internal combustion engine has a front face connected to and supported by the inner housing by at least one engine fastener disposed at at least one second position being different from the at least one first position, and a crankshaft defining a crankshaft axis intersecting the front wall of the outer housing. The inner housing is disposed at least in part between the front face of the internal combustion engine and the front wall of the outer housing. |
| US12179892B2 |
Fin stabilizer
A vessel hull stabilization system includes a housing having a rotatable shaft mounted thereto, the shaft configured to connect to a fin such that the fin is located on an outside of the vessel hull and the housing is located on an inside of the vessel hull. A drive system is mounted to the housing and includes a motor and a drive element. The motor is connected to a central shaft of the drive element. The drive element includes a plurality of teeth positioned between the outer element and the central shaft such that when the motor rotates the central shaft, the plurality of teeth oscillate inwards and outwards to interact with teeth in the outer element and thereby cause rotation of a fin shaft connected to the outer element or to the gear having the oscillating teeth. A controller receives sensor readings to determine control signals to send to the motor(s) to impart rotation of the fin. |
| US12179891B2 |
Cage culture platform for comprehensively utilizing new marine energy
A cage culture platform for comprehensively utilizing new marine energy is provided, which includes a wave power generation device, a platform main body, solar power generation devices, a wind power generation device, a culture cage and a mooring system. The wave power generation device is arranged around the platform main body, the solar power generation devices and the wind power generation device are arranged at an upper part of the platform main body, and the culture cage is arranged below the platform main body under water. |
| US12179889B2 |
Boat maneuverability and stability control systems and methods
Boat handling and control systems and methods related to one or more of steering and propulsion of a pontoon boat. |
| US12179885B2 |
Method and device for reducing wave-making resistance and friction force during ship navigation
Disclosed are a method and a device for reducing the wave-making resistance and friction force during ship navigation. The device includes a gas-liquid mixing device and a control device that are connected. The gas-liquid mixing device is provided with a water inlet, a gas inlet, a water outlet, and a gas-liquid mixing cavity arranged between the water inlet and the water outlet. Water and gas enter the gas-liquid mixing cavity via the water inlet and the gas inlet respectively, the control device controls gas intake at the gas inlet, and in this process, the water inlet is controlled to intermittently suspend water intake or intermittently implement low-speed water intake or implement continuous low-speed water intake, so that more gas enters the gas-liquid mixing cavity. |
| US12179884B2 |
Floating structure for transport formed by a train arrangement of rotary bodies of revolution which reduces the drag of same during sailing
A floating structure for transport is presented, formed by a train arrangement of rotary bodies of revolution that reduces the drag of same during sailing, the train arrangement of rotary bodies being formed by a front body, intermediate bodies and a rear body that have rotation synchronized with the speed of travel of the structure, the intermediate bodies of revolution being connected together by longitudinal rotation shafts by connections secured to an upper platform, while the longitudinal rotation shafts of the front body and the rear body are connected to the rotation shafts of adjacent bodies by hinges, which are pivotably connected to an end of draft-adjustor, pivotably connected at their other ends to the upper platform, the longitudinal rotation shafts being disposed perpendicular to the structure's travel direction and associated with actuators. The rotary bodies are separated by a distance of approximately 5% or less of their diameter. |
| US12179883B2 |
Hybrid chine boat hull and methods of manufacture and use
This disclosure describes hybrid chine hulls, marine vessels including hybrid chine hulls and methods of manufacturing and using hybrid chine hulls. An exemplary hybrid chine hull includes a keel, a single chine section, and a double chine section distinct from the single chine section with respect to a longitudinal direction of the keel and positioned aft of the single chine section. |
| US12179881B2 |
Operating system for human-powered vehicle
An operating system comprises a first operating device, a second operating device, a first user interface, a second user interface, and a controller. The first user interface is configured to receive a first user input. The second user interface is configured to receive a second user input. At least one of the first user interface and the second user interface is configured to be operated to control at least one electric component. The controller is configured to control the at least one electric component based on at least one of the first user input and the second user input. The at least one electric component includes at least one of a gear changing unit, a gear changing unit, an adjustable seatpost, an internal gear hub, a front suspension, a rear suspension, a cycle computer, a smartphone, a tablet computer, and a light emitting device. |
| US12179880B2 |
Powered vehicle
A wheeled vehicle is disclosed. The wheel of the vehicle may be a powered wheeled vehicle with an engine and a transmission system. The transmission system may be used to select a gear ratio to a powered wheel of the wheeled vehicle, such as a single wheel. |
| US12179879B2 |
Scooter
A scooter, including a main body, a front wheel, a first rear wheel, a second rear wheel, a drive part and a controller. The front wheel is rotatably arranged at a front part of the main body. The first rear wheel and the second rear wheel are spaced apart and rotatably arranged at a rear part of the main body. One drive part is provided, which is connected to the first rear wheel, and is configured to merely drive the first rear wheel to rotate, so as to driving the main body to move. The controller is electrically connected to the drive part to adjust a rotation speed of the drive part, so as to adjust a rotation speed of the first rear wheel. |
| US12179877B2 |
Bicycle suspension system with automatic venting
A bicycle suspension system with automatic venting and/or pressurizing of a sealed chamber that minimizes the pressure differential between the sealed chamber and the ambient environment. Methods for making and using the bicycle suspension system are also provided. |
| US12179876B2 |
Bicycle handlebar
A bicycle handlebar, for a bicycle, is arranged for providing at least one function for the purpose of at least one subsystem of the bicycle. The bicycle handlebar includes a head tube part that during use, at least partly, substantially extends along the head tube, a left handlebar bend with a handle end that extends to the left side from the head tube part, and a left handlebar bend with a handle end that extends to the right side from the head tube part. The bicycle handlebar includes at least an internal feedthrough channel from at least one of the left handlebar bend and right handlebar bend and wherein the at least one internal feedthrough channel extends into the head tube part. |
| US12179875B2 |
Micromobility electric vehicle ergonomics
A micromobility vehicle for use in a vehicle share system includes a frame, a footboard fixed to the frame, a seat fixed to the frame, handlebars, and a computing device. The frame includes a horizontal portion and an angled portion. The seat is separated from the footboard in a vertical direction by a fixed distance. The handlebars are separated from the footboard in the vertical direction by a fixed distance. A cargo storage location is at least partially disposed between the seat and the footboard. The computing device is fixed to the frame and capable of executing a transportation matching system application. |
| US12179872B2 |
Device for adjusting seat height
A device for adjusting a seat height includes a fixation seat, an outer tube, an inner tube received in the outer tube, a cylinder housed in the inner tube, and a piston rod accommodated in the cylinder and combined with the inner tube. The fixation seat is attached to a bicycle seat. The outer tube is adapted to be connected with a bicycle frame. The piston rod can be displaced relative to the cylinder, so that the inner tube is driven by the piston rod to move relative to the outer tube within a displacement stroke, so as to adjust the height of the bicycle seat. In addition, the inner tube can be displaced relative to the piston rod by the rotation of the piston rod, so that the rider can adjust the bicycle seat height according to his own height or specific needs. |
| US12179869B2 |
Portable lock apparatus
An exemplary security apparatus generally includes a tether, a head, and a body. The head is secured to the tether, and generally includes a plug including a latch and an actuator at least selectively operable to move the latch from a latching position to an unlatching position. The body is secured to the tether, and includes a port operable to receive the plug. With the plug received in the port, the latch prevents separation of the head and the body when the latch is in the latching position, and does not prevent separation of the head and the body when the latch is in the unlatching position. |
| US12179868B2 |
Frame lock
A frame lock for a two-wheeler comprises a housing; a locking apparatus that is received in the housing; and a closing hoop that is movably supported at the housing between an open position and a closed position and that can be blocked in the closed position by means of the locking apparatus. The frame lock in this respect has two fastening sections having at least one respective hole and is configured to be fastened to the two-wheeler by screwing screws in a screw-in direction through the holes into threaded bushings provided at the two-wheeler. Each of the two fastening sections is configured as a fastening piece which is formed separately from the housing, in which the respective hole is formed, and which is displaceably supported at the housing linearly guided along a displacement direction. |
| US12179867B2 |
Apparatus for parking a mobility device
Provided is an apparatus for parking a mobility device to minimize road occupancy and safely park a mobility device. The apparatus includes: a clamp formed to be fastened to an installation object, while surrounding the installation object; a connection portion having one end connected to the clamp; and a holder rotatably connected to the other end of the connection portion through a first hinge and coupled to a portion of the mobility device. |
| US12179864B2 |
Steering assembly for a vehicle
A steering assembly for a vehicle comprising a first, a second, a third, and a fourth wheel, a first steering actuator comprising a first actuating member, and a second steering actuator comprising a second actuating member. The first actuating member is connected to each of the first wheel and the second wheel. The second actuating member is connected to each of the third wheel and the fourth wheel. The steering assembly comprises a connection arrangement. The first and second steering actuators are connected to each other via the connection arrangement such that the first actuating member and the second actuating member move independently of each other when a relative movement parameter is within a predetermined relative movement range and the connection arrangement transfers movement between the first actuating member and the second actuating member when the relative movement parameter is outside the predetermined relative movement range. |
| US12179862B2 |
Vehicle corner modules and systems and methods for installation thereof
Vehicle corner modules (VCMs) connectable to a VCM-connection interface of a reference-frame of a vehicle platform, for regulating motion of a vehicle. When a wheel is mounted on a wheel-hub assembly of the VCM, a vehicle-connection interface of the VCM is disposed within a cylindrical footprint of the wheel. At least one of the at least one subsystem of the VCM is accommodated between the wheel-hub assembly and the vehicle-connection interface. Vehicle platforms are connectable to the VCMs. The connection of the vehicle platform to the VCM may include connection of subsystems of the VCM to electronic or flow subsystems mounted on the vehicle platform by connection of two portions of a multi-interface connection-element. |
| US12179861B1 |
Electric portal wheel hub system
An electrical portal wheel hub system is coupled with a wheel of a vehicle and utilizes an electric motor/generator configured to drive the wheel or generate power through application of braking torque to the wheel, and may be coupled with two or more wheels of the vehicle, wherein generated power is provided to a portal hub battery. The portal hub battery may provide power to the electric motors, or to other electrical devices or batteries of the vehicle. The vehicle may include a trailer or non-driven wheels having a connecting axle and an electrical portal hub may be coupled to these otherwise, non-driven wheels. The vehicle may be an electric vehicle and the electrical portal wheel hub system may provide power to a vehicle battery that provides power to drive the wheels of the vehicle. A controller may control power from the portal hub battery to the electric motor/generators and or other battery and devices to provide energy efficiency. |
| US12179857B2 |
Power steering mechanism for a vehicle
A steering assistance device includes an input shaft, a torque sensor, and output shaft, a gear unit, a steering housing, and a drive unit. The drive unit and the torque sensor are arranged so as to be in mechanical contact with the steering housing. The drive unit has a pump for conveying the working medium and a motor for driving the pump. The drive unit has a reservoir for containing working medium, wherein at least the pump is arranged within the reservoir. The input shaft, the torque sensor, the gear unit, and the drive unit are arranged in a row along a longitudinal axis. |
| US12179851B2 |
Power-assisted steering system for a motor vehicle
An electromechanical power steering system for a vehicle may include a worm that can be driven rotationally about a drive axis by an electric motor, that interacts with a worm gear that is coupled to a steering shaft, and that is mounted such that it can be rotated about the drive axis in a bearing that is held in a holder. The holder may be movable relative to the worm gear. To make a decreased development of noise possible, the holder has a core element that is made from a core material and is connected to at least one contact element. The contact element may be made from a soft material that can be deformed elastically more easily and is softer relative to the core material. |
| US12179850B2 |
Steer-by-wire steering system for a two-track vehicle
A steer-by-wire steering system for a vehicle, having a steering handle, a steering gear actuator mechanically decoupled from the steering handle, a steering sensor which detects a rotational position and/or a rotational movement of the steering handle as a steering command, an electronic control unit which, as a function of the detected steering command, activates the steering gear actuator to set a vehicle wheel steering angle (α), and a hand actuator activatable by the control unit, which generates different types of haptic feedback (R1, R2, R3) for the driver on the steering handle, namely a haptic steering feedback (R1) in which a steering counter torque is applied to the steering handle, a roadway feedback (R2), which correlates with a roadway-side disturbance excitation acting on the vehicle, and a warning feedback (R3), which informs the driver of a fault in the steer-by-wire steering system. |
| US12179848B2 |
Truck and method for tilting the cabin of such a truck
A truck comprising a chassis, further comprising a front bumper, a cabin comprising a front lid, and a lock. The front lid is operable between an open position and a closed position, and the lock is operable between an unlocking configuration of the front lid and a locking configuration in which the front lid is locked in the closed position. The cabin is pivotally mounted on the chassis and is tiltable between a horizontal position and an inclined position. The truck comprises a latching mechanism, operable between an unlocking configuration of the cabin and a locking configuration in which the cabin is locked in the horizontal position, and an opening mechanism, mechanically connecting the latching mechanism to the lock and automatically operating the lock from its locking configuration to its unlocking configuration when the latching mechanism is operated from its locking configuration to its unlocking configuration. |
| US12179847B1 |
Transport vehicle with an expandable cargo bay
A transport vehicle with an expandable cargo bay including a transport vehicle assembly with a cargo housing assembly mounted on the rear side of the transport vehicle assembly and an expandable container assembly. Transport vehicle assembly includes a panel control to control a hydraulic actuator. Cargo housing assembly includes a cargo housing with a hollow housing side having slidable panels attached through fastener and guide rails thereof to be propelled by hydraulic actuators wherein slidable panels have height panels with same mechanism. Expandable containers assembly includes expandable container members located below a cargo housing to be extended outwardly by a hydraulic actuator. Expandable container members include hydraulic actuators and guide rails with fasteners rails attached on internal sides of expandable containers and inside thereof through apertures to extend protruding portions and slidable portions. |
| US12179844B2 |
Hood lifting mechanism, vehicle comprising the same and method for moving a hood
A hood lifting mechanism for a vehicle having a frunk, including: at least one lifting mechanism configured to lift a hood, and a deformable material configured to be attached to an inner surface of the hood, wherein the deformable material is configured to switch from a first position (P1) in which the deformable material is either flat or forms a dome being directed towards the inner surface of the hood into a second position (P2) in which the deformable material forms a dome being directed towards the frunk when the at least one lifting mechanism is activated. Further, the present disclosure relates to a vehicle including such lifting mechanism and to a method for moving a hood of a vehicle. |
| US12179843B2 |
Airflow device
An airflow device suitable for regulating the air intake in vehicle front ends and which has an air intake part through which air can enter the airflow device. The airflow device has an airflow channel which is arranged downstream of the air intake part and connected thereto and through which the air entering through the air intake part can be conducted. The airflow device has at least one air-regulating lamella which is pivotably mounted on the airflow device on a pivot bearing and which is configured and arranged such that it can influence the airflow entering through the air intake part by changing its pivot position. The pivot bearing for the at least one air-regulating lamella is formed by a first bearing portion which is part of the air intake part and by a second bearing portion which is part of the airflow channel. |
| US12179842B2 |
Vehicle structure
A vehicle structure comprising a portion extending in a longitudinal direction, wherein the portion comprises a first member extending in the longitudinal direction and a second member extending in the longitudinal direction. The first member is con-figured to face an inside of a vehicle, and the second member is configured to face an outside of the vehicle. The first and second members are attached to one another to form a substantially closed space between them. The portion comprises a wave-shaped reinforcement member located in a substantially closed space. The substantially closed space is formed when the first and second members are attached to one another. |
| US12179841B2 |
Chassis collision structure for new energy vehicle
The present disclosure provides a chassis collision structure of a new energy vehicle, comprising a front lower collision beam assembly, a front sub-frame assembly, a front battery pack bottom fender, a rear battery pack bottom fender, and a rear sub-frame assembly which are arranged sequentially along a direction from a head to a tail of a vehicle, wherein the front lower collision beam assembly is connected to a front end of the front sub-frame assembly; the front battery pack bottom fender is connected to a bottom of the front sub-frame assembly; the rear battery pack bottom fender is connected to a bottom of the rear sub-frame assembly; and connecting parts which are connected with a battery pack are arranged at one end of the front battery pack bottom fender and one end of the rear battery pack bottom fender, which are close to each other, respectively. |
| US12179840B2 |
Notches of frame rails of three-wheeled vehicle
A vehicle includes a vehicle frame including a first frame rail, a second frame rail spaced cross-vehicle from the first frame rail, and a middle frame rail between the first frame rail and the second frame rail. The first frame rail and the second frame rail each have a vehicle-inboard side facing toward the middle frame rail. The vehicle-inboard sides each define a plurality of notches. The middle frame rail has a downward side facing downwardly and perpendicular to the vehicle-inboard sides. The downward side defining a plurality of notches. The vehicle frame has a rear cross-member and a front cross-member spaced vehicle-forward of the rear cross-member. The rear cross-member and the front cross-member are between the first frame rail and the second frame rail. The notches of the vehicle-inboard sides and the notches of the downward side are between the rear cross-member and the front cross-member. |
| US12179839B2 |
Driving assistance apparatus and method
An embodiment driving assistance apparatus includes a sensor unit configured to search surroundings of a vehicle using one or more sensors, a steering device configured to control a traveling direction of the vehicle, a control unit configured to calculate a target trajectory of the vehicle using searching information received from the sensor unit and to calculate an expected trajectory of the vehicle based on a steering angle of the steering device, and an output unit configured to display the target trajectory and the expected trajectory for a driver, the display designed to assist a steering operation of the driver. |
| US12179835B2 |
Vehicle coupling assistance device, vehicle coupling assistance method, vehicle coupling assistance system, and steering control device
Provided is a vehicle coupling assistance device which is configured to select, in accordance with a physical quantity relating to an angle of a second coupling part of a trailer with respect to a first coupling part of a vehicle, as a steering angle control mode, any one of a first steering angle control mode in which a steering angle of front wheels of the vehicle and a steering angle of rear wheels of the vehicle are controlled to achieve the same steering angle and a second steering angle control mode f in which the steering angle of the front wheels and the steering angle of the rear wheels are controlled to achieve different steering angles, and to output steering angle control commands for executing control in the selected steering angle control mode to a front-wheel steering device and a rear-wheel steering device of the vehicle. |
| US12179828B2 |
Stroller attachment
The invention generally related to an apparatus as an attachment for an object like a stroller. The apparatus includes an elongated rod configured to be coupled to a member of the object through a clamp. The apparatus further includes a means for articulating the rod for enabling the rod to engage at an upright orientation when not in use or a holding orientation when in use. |
| US12179827B2 |
Stroller
A stroller includes a frame, a sliding member and a seat fixing base. The sliding member is rotatably connected to the frame. The seat fixing base is rotatably connected to the frame and slidably connected to the sliding member. When the frame is folded, the frame drives the seat fixing base to slide with respect to the sliding member. |
| US12179825B2 |
Stroller having compact folding and suspension system
Various embodiments of a collapsible stroller configured to form at least a compact collapsed configuration are described. In some embodiments, the collapsible stroller includes a foldable frame assembly including a top frame pivotably coupled to a bottom frame such that the top frame is allowed to pivot along a longitudinal plane of the foldable frame assembly. The foldable frame assembly can include first strut assemblies pivotably coupled to the bottom frame at respective angled joints. The angled joints can each include a first axis of rotation that is angled relative to the longitudinal plane such that the strut assemblies pivot towards the longitudinal plane as the top frame pivots towards the bottom frame for forming the collapsed configuration. In some embodiments, the foldable frame assembly further includes a suspension system that also can pivot towards the longitudinal plane when the foldable frame assembly forms the collapsed configuration. |
| US12179823B2 |
Cargo device
A cargo device includes a cargo storage compartment defining a cavity for receiving cargo therein, a cassette mounted to the cargo storage compartment by a lifting feature, the cassette being movable via the lifting feature between a locked position engaging a track and an unlocked position disengaged from the track, and a latch mechanism operably connected to the cassette. The latch mechanism is movable between an engaged state securing the cargo storage compartment within a vehicle cargo space, and a disengaged state released from the vehicle cargo space. Upon the latch mechanism being in the engaged state, the lifting feature is actuated to move the cassette into the locked position. |
| US12179820B1 |
Folding cart
The present application provides a folding cart. Inclined rods are added between top rods and bottom rods, so that a supporting strength between the top rods and the bottom rods can be increased. The inclined rods are slidably connected to the bottom rods or a frame, so that stability of folding deformation is improved. According to the present application, an overall structural strength and folding stability of a side frame are improved, use requirements of users can be met to the greatest extent. |
| US12179818B2 |
State testing method for rail vehicle, on-board controller, and zone controller
The present disclosure provides a state testing method for a rail vehicle, an on-board controller, and a zone controller. The state testing method for a rail vehicle includes: receiving a rail vehicle wake-up instruction; performing an on-board controller self-test to obtain an on-board controller self-test result; receiving a vehicle self-test result; receiving rail vehicle position information; outputting a static test instruction according to the on-board controller self-test result, the vehicle self-test result, and the rail vehicle position information; receiving a static test result; outputting a dynamic test instruction according to the static test result and the rail vehicle position information; receiving a dynamic test result; and outputting dynamic test completion status information according to the dynamic test result, and updating the dynamic test completion status information to a determination as to a dynamic test condition of other rail vehicles adjacent to a rail vehicle in real time through the ZC. |
| US12179815B2 |
Computer implemented method for determining railway vehicle movement profile type of a railway vehicle movement profile and controller of a track circuit system
A computer implemented method is for determining railway vehicle movement profile type of a railway vehicle movement profile. The railway vehicle movement profile includes a sequence of measured transmitted currents of a transceiver of a track circuit with respect to the time. The method includes obtaining a railway vehicle movement profile, normalizing the railway vehicle movement profile, extracting one or more features from the normalized railway vehicle movement profile, determining the distance of the extracted features with respect to each centroid of a railway vehicle movement profile type determined in a classification process, and assigning the railway vehicle movement profile to the railway vehicle movement profile type with the closest centroid. |
| US12179810B2 |
Rail vehicle provided with an end wall, a doorway, and footplate catchers
A rail vehicle has a carbody shell having an end wall and a usable space. The end wall includes a doorway for providing access to the usable space, and at least two footplate catchers for preventing a set of footplates arranged adjacent to the footplate catcher from entering the usable space, such as in an event of a crash. |
| US12179808B2 |
System for storing and transporting storage containers
A system for storing and transporting storage containers includes an automated storage and retrieval grid including vertical members defining multiple storage columns for storing storage containers on top of each other in vertical stacks. The vertical members are interconnected at their upper ends by a container handling vehicle rail system arranged to guide at least one container handling vehicle being configured to raise storage containers from, and lower storage containers into, the storage columns, and to transport the storage containers above the storage columns. The container handling vehicle rail system includes a first set of parallel rails arranged in a first horizontal plane and extending in a first direction, and a second set of parallel rails arranged in the first horizontal plane and extending in a second direction which is orthogonal to the first direction, which first and second sets of rails form a grid pattern in the first horizontal plane including a plurality of adjacent container handling vehicle grid cells. Each container handling vehicle grid cell includes a container handling vehicle grid opening defined by a pair of neighboring rails of the first set of rails and a pair of neighboring rails of the second set of rails. A transfer column is adapted for transport of a storage container between the container handling vehicle and a delivery space is situated at a lower end of the transfer column. A delivery system includes a first delivery rail system having at least one set of parallel rails arranged in a second horizontal plane guiding at least one delivery vehicle thereon. The delivery vehicle is adapted to receive and/or deliver a storage container at a storage container delivery location arranged below the delivery space of the transfer column and to move between the storage container delivery location and a second location, the first delivery rail system covers at least an area extending from the storage container delivery location to the second location. A vehicle lift device for transfer of the at least one delivery vehicle between a first lift stop position adjacent the second location in the second horizontal plane and a second lift stop position adjacent a third location arranged in a third horizontal plane being at a different vertical level than the second horizontal plane. |
| US12179805B2 |
Transitioning steering control from an autonomous vehicle to a driver
Techniques are described for transitioning control of a steering system from an autonomous mode in a vehicle to a driver-controlled mode where the driver can control the steering wheel of the steering system. A method includes receiving values that describe an amount of torque and a direction of torque in response to a torque applied to a steering wheel of a steering system operated in an autonomous mode, determining that the values are either greater than or equal to a threshold value or are less than or equal to a negative of the threshold value, determining that the values are measured over a period of time greater than or equal to a pre-determined amount of time, and transitioning the steering system from being operated in the autonomous mode to being operated in a driver-controlled mode in which the steering system is under manual control. |
| US12179804B2 |
Driver assistance apparatus and driver assistance method
Provided is a driver assistance apparatus, including: a camera mounted on a vehicle and configured to have a front field of view of the vehicle and acquire image data; and a controller including a processor configured to process the image data, wherein the controller is configured to: determine a pair of boundary lines based on the processing of the image data, control a steering device of the vehicle so that the vehicle travels within a zone defined by the pair of boundary lines, based on the vehicle being deviated from the zone, and change the pair of boundary lines to extend the zone, based on a driver not holding a steering wheel. |
| US12179803B2 |
Work vehicle with manual driving mode, manned automatic driving mode, and unmanned automatic driving mode
A work vehicle includes an override operation sensor that senses override operation to carry out switching between an automatic driving mode and a manual driving mode and a selection device for selecting any one of the manual driving mode, a manned automatic driving mode, and an unmanned automatic driving mode, as the driving mode of a dump truck. A controller carries out switching from the manned automatic driving mode to the manual driving mode when override operation is sensed by the override operation sensor in the case in which the manned automatic driving mode is selected by the selection device, and continues the unmanned automatic driving mode when override operation is sensed by the override operation sensor in the case in which the unmanned automatic driving mode is selected by the selection device. |
| US12179799B2 |
Intelligent vehicle systems and control logic with adaptive vehicle automation for user health conditions
Presented are intelligent vehicle systems and control logic for adaptive vehicle sensing and automation for occupants with health conditions, methods for making/using such systems, and vehicles equipped with such systems. A method of operating a vehicle includes a resident or remote vehicle controller determining an existing health condition of an occupant in the vehicle's passenger compartment. The controller then retrieves, e.g., from a resident or remote memory device, predefined sets of calibration settings and condition symptoms customized to this existing health condition. A network of sensing devices is calibrated using the predefined calibration settings to detect one or more of the predefined condition symptoms. The calibrated sensing devices monitor the occupant to detect a health event based on the predefined condition symptoms. Upon detecting the health event, the controller commands one or more resident vehicle subsystems to execute one or more vehicle operations to mitigate the health event. |
| US12179794B2 |
Systems and methods for implementing an autonomous vehicle response to sensor failure
Among other things, we describe techniques for implementing a vehicle response to sensor failure. In general, one innovative aspect of the subject matter described in this specification can be embodied in methods that include receiving information from a plurality of sensors coupled to a vehicle, determining that a level of confidence of the received information from at least one sensor of a first subset of sensors of the plurality of sensors is less than a first threshold, comparing a number of sensors in the first subset of sensors to a second threshold, and adjusting the driving capability of the vehicle to rely on information received from a second subset of sensors of the plurality of sensors, wherein the second subset of sensors excludes the at least one sensor of the first subset of sensors. |
| US12179793B2 |
Driver controlling system for a vehicle
The present disclosure relates to a driver controlling system for a vehicle comprising a propulsive actuator unit, a propulsive sensor unit, and a control unit. The control unit prompts the propulsive actuator unit to apply a driving parameter in an automated driving mode of the vehicle. The driving parameter is based on a driving preference of a driver. The control unit further modifies the driving parameter of the automated driving mode by a defined rate of deviation for causing a reaction of the driver. The propulsive sensor unit generates driver engagement data based on the reaction of the driver to the modified driving parameter. The rate of deviation may be varied and/or the driving parameter may be incrementally modified from a prior modified driving parameter by the defined rate of deviation, in case of insufficient reaction of the user. |
| US12179792B2 |
Vehicle control
Command determination for controlling a vehicle, such as an autonomous vehicle, is described. In an example, individual requests for controlling the vehicle relative to each of multiple objects or conditions in an environment are received (substantially simultaneously) and based on the request type and/or additional information associated with a request, command controllers can determine control commands (e.g., different accelerations, steering angles, steering rates, and the like) associated with each of the one or more requests. The command controllers may have different controller gains (which may be based on functions of distance, distance ratios, time to estimated collisions, etc.) for determining the controls and a control command may be determined based on the all such determined controls. |
| US12179786B2 |
Computer-based vehicle control and predicted vehicle operation
In an approach to improve manual and autonomous operations of a vehicle embodiments predict a moving intention of a first vehicle. Based on the predicted moving intention embodiments broadcast and share the predicted vehicle moving intention of the first with a set of key vector data through a predefined network to a second vehicle. Further, embodiments receive the broadcasting signal embedded with the set of key vector data related to vehicle moving intention nearby and map the received vehicle moving intentions to two-dimensional (2d) or three-dimensional (3D) spatial map. Additionally, embodiments render the 2D or 3D spatial map with the mapped vehicle moving intentions in a virtual display. |
| US12179784B2 |
Detection of health conditions in vehicle occupants
A system for detecting a health condition of an occupant of a vehicle includes a plurality of vehicle sensors and a controller in electrical communication with the plurality of vehicle sensors. The controller is programmed to perform a plurality of measurements using the plurality of vehicle sensors determine a health risk probability based at least in part on the plurality of measurements. The health risk probability is a probability that the occupant of the vehicle has the health condition. The controller is further programmed to notify the occupant of the vehicle in response to determining that the health risk probability is greater than or equal to a predetermined health risk threshold. |
| US12179773B2 |
Virtual sound provision apparatus and method for electric vehicles
A virtual sound provision apparatus for an electric vehicle includes a driving information detector configured to detect vehicle driving information for outputting a virtual driving sound, a microphone configured to detect an actual driving sound generated from the electric vehicle, a controller configured to determine a characteristic of a target sound based on an acceleration and deceleration driving pattern of a driver from an accelerator pedal input value and a brake pedal input value of the driver, and generating and outputting a sound control signal for outputting the virtual driving sound having the characteristic of the target sound based on the determined characteristic information of the target sound and characteristic information of the actual driving sound, and a sound device configured to output a virtual engine sound that simulates an engine sound from the electric vehicle at the time of acceleration and deceleration according to the sound control signal. |
| US12179772B1 |
Systems and methods for determining which mobile device among multiple mobile devices is used by a vehicle driver
Method and system for determining which mobile device among multiple mobile devices is used by a vehicle driver. For example, the method includes receiving first telematics data and first device interaction data generated by a first mobile device, receiving second telematics data and second device interaction data generated by a second mobile device, analyzing the first telematics data and the first device interaction data to determine whether a first user is interacting with the first mobile device, analyzing the second telematics data and the second device interaction data to determine whether a second user is interacting with the second mobile device, determining whether the first user or the second user is the vehicle driver by using a classification technique, and calibrating the classification technique based on whether the first user or the second user has been determined to be the vehicle driver. |
| US12179768B2 |
Road surface condition estimation apparatus and road surface condition estimation method using the same
A road surface condition estimation apparatus which accurately estimates a road surface condition even under changes of external environment such as weather, etc., and a road surface condition estimation method using the same is described. The road surface condition estimation apparatus includes: a sensor module which is mounted on a tire; a receiver module which receives sensing information measured by the sensor module; a processing module which extracts a parameter for estimating a road surface condition by analyzing the sensing information received by the receiver module; and an estimation module which estimates the road surface condition by using the parameter extracted by the processing module. The sensing information includes an acceleration of the tire. |
| US12179763B2 |
Determining a lane change decision based on a downstream traffic state
A system for determining a lane change decision based on a downstream traffic state can include a processor, a communications device, and a memory. The processor can be disposed on an ego vehicle. The memory can store an acceleration gain module and a communications module. The acceleration gain module can include instructions that cause the processor to: (1) obtain, via the communications device and from a monitoring system, information about an end of stopped or slow moving downstream traffic in a lane and (2) calculate a result of an equation for the lane change decision. The equation can include information about virtual vehicles positioned near the end or a geographical location. The communications module can include instructions that cause the processor to cause a signal, with information based on the result, to be sent to a component of the ego vehicle for an action to be performed by the component. |
| US12179755B2 |
Trajectory generation device and trajectory generation method
A trajectory generation device 1 determines first to third predicted trajectories by using model formulas (1) to (20) that model a trajectory of a host vehicle 3 on the basis of peripheral information of an information detection device 4, calculates a risk potential R_p_mi_vj_v_r by using the first to third predicted trajectories, and determines moving average values P_c1 to P_c3 so that the risk potential R_p_mi_vj_v_r decreases. In a case where the moving average values P_c1 and P_c2 have the same sign, the first predicted trajectory is determined while reflecting the moving average value P_c2 for correcting the second predicted trajectory. |
| US12179753B2 |
Vehicle collision determination apparatus
In a vehicle collision determination apparatus, a position calculation unit calculates a trajectory of a target that is a movement trajectory of the target, and calculates an entrainment trajectory of the vehicle that is a movement trajectory of the vehicle during a turn, and calculate a position of collision where a collision is likely to occur between the vehicle and the target based on the trajectory of the target and the entrainment trajectory of the vehicle. A time calculation unit calculates a time to collision (TTC) that is a time it takes for the target to reach the position of collision. In response to the time to collision being equal to or less than a predefined determination threshold, a risk determination unit determines that there is a risk of collision between the vehicle and the target. |
| US12179752B1 |
Autonomous vehicle entity vector-based situational awareness scoring matrix
The present invention provides a vector based awareness matrix or system for mimicking a human driver situational awareness and to control a host autonomous vehicle accordingly. |
| US12179750B2 |
Control device, method, non-transitory storage medium, and vehicle
A vehicle comprises a plurality of drive assist devices configured to implement a plurality of drive assist functions, respectively. The plurality of drive assist devices includes a first drive assist device, which includes an update information generation device configured to generate update information to update a middle point in steering control performed by at least one of the drive assist devices, and a second drive assist device which does not include the update information generation device. The update information generation device in the first drive assist device generates the update information when the first drive assist device receives a notification that permits updating the middle point. The second drive assist device receives the update information from the first drive assist device when the second drive assist device receives the notification. |
| US12179749B2 |
Method and vehicle for responding to a lane blocking object
A method and apparatus for controlling a first vehicle autonomously are disclosed. For instance, one or more processors may plan to maneuver the first vehicle to complete an action and predict that a second vehicle will take a particular responsive action. The first vehicle is then maneuvered towards completing the action in a way that would allow the first vehicle to cancel completing the action without causing a collision between the first vehicle and the second vehicle, and in order to indicate to the second vehicle or a driver of the second vehicle that the first vehicle is attempting to complete the action. Thereafter, when the first vehicle is determined to be able to take the action, the action is completed by controlling the first vehicle autonomously according to whether the second vehicle begins to take the particular responsive action. |
| US12179742B2 |
Method and apparatus for controlling vehicle stability
A vehicle stability control method includes collecting steering information from a sensor of a vehicle, calculating a saturation index of a front axle of the vehicle or a rear axle of the vehicle using the steering information, and controlling an application of the vehicle based on the saturation index. |
| US12179740B2 |
Method and control unit for operating a hybrid vehicle
A method for operating a hybrid vehicle includes, depending on a presence of a control-side demand to engage a separating clutch (4), implementing an engagement process of the separating clutch (4) during driving under purely electric motor power and, depending on the presence of a control-side demand to implement an upshift in a transmission (5), implementing a gear ratio change from a current gear of the upshift into a target gear of the upshift. In response to the control-side demand to engage the separating clutch (4) and the control-side demand to implement the upshift, the method includes checking whether the upshift is necessary in order to prevent a vehicle-side rotational speed from reaching or exceeding a rotational speed limit value. When the upshift is necessary in order to prevent the vehicle-side rotational speed from reaching or exceeding the rotational speed limit value, the implementation of the upshift in the transmission is prioritized over the implementation of the engagement process of the separating clutch. |
| US12179738B2 |
Drive train configurations for a vehicle with multiple reversible engines
Systems and methods of providing a configurable powertrain in a vehicle are disclosed. The powertrain is capable of operating in a plurality of powertrain configurations and includes one or more reversible generators, a battery system, a motor/generator (M/G), and one or more drive axles. The generators generate and supply electrical power to the battery system, the M/G, an external power source, or a combination thereof. The battery system selectively supplies electrical power to the generators, the M/G, the external power source, or a combination thereof. The one or more generators also selectively supply cooling to the battery system, a cab of the vehicle, a trailer or external enclosure or structure of the vehicle, or a combination thereof. The powertrain configurations of the vehicle include operating the components of the powertrain in various combinations based on demands of the vehicle and/or external power sources or structures. |
| US12179732B2 |
Brake apparatus for vehicle
The present disclosure in some embodiments provides a brake apparatus for a vehicle, comprising: a reservoir configured to store a working fluid; a master cylinder connected to the reservoir; a hydraulic circuit connected to a wheel brake; a primary brake unit configured to supply a hydraulic pressure to the wheel brake through the hydraulic circuit; and a secondary brake unit configured to supply a hydraulic pressure to the wheel brake through the hydraulic circuit, wherein the hydraulic circuit comprises: a first hydraulic circuit coupled to the reservoir, the master cylinder, and the secondary brake unit; a second hydraulic circuit coupled to the reservoir and the primary brake unit; and a third hydraulic circuit coupled to the primary brake unit, the secondary brake unit, and the wheel brake. |
| US12179731B2 |
Method for determining a brake pressure change
A method for determining a brake pressure change for a wheel of a vehicle to optimize a braking operation. The method includes: supplying a current wheel status of the wheel, wherein the wheel status includes a plurality of status parameters; determining at least one status parameter whose value deviates from a target wheel status; determining a change direction of the brake pressure change depending on a deviation of the at least one status parameter from the target wheel status; supplying a brake pressure characteristic map for determining a value of the brake pressure change, wherein the brake pressure characteristic map associates a brake pressure change with the plurality of status parameters and is specific to the determined change direction of the brake pressure change and status parameter change; determining a value of the brake pressure change using the current wheel status and the supplied brake pressure characteristic map. |
| US12179730B2 |
System and method for preventing vehicle roll-away
A system for braking a vehicle includes an operator interface that transmits a brake command signal when actuated by a vehicle operator. When the interface is not actuated and does not transmit the signal, a controller receives signals indicative of whether the vehicle is in an active or inactive state from two different sources and determines that the vehicle is in the inactive state if both of the signals indicate the vehicle is in the inactive state. The controller receives another signal indicative of a speed of the vehicle and determines whether the speed of the vehicle meets a predetermined condition relative to a predetermined speed of the vehicle. The controller generates a control signal to apply a wheel parking brake on the vehicle after determining that the vehicle is the inactive state and determining that the speed of the vehicle meets the predetermined condition relative to the predetermined speed. |
| US12179729B2 |
Aircraft braking system
An aircraft controller 5, aircraft braking system 13 and method for determining braking parameters. The aircraft controller 5 is configured to determine information associated with an aircraft taxiing route associated with an aircraft 1. On the basis of the information, the aircraft controller 5 determines a first braking parameter for a first main landing gear 8 of the aircraft 1 and a second braking parameter for a second main landing gear 9 of the aircraft 1 during a landing event. The first and second braking parameters are determined to result in asymmetrical braking between the first 8 and second 9 main landing gears during the landing event. |
| US12179727B2 |
Vehicle brake control
A system for braking a host vehicle. A memory storing instructions executable by a processor includes instructions to actuate friction brakes in the host vehicle when a brake condition occurs. The brake condition includes that the host vehicle is parked on a roadway, a person is located exterior to the host vehicle, and an approaching vehicle will come within a distance threshold of the host vehicle. |
| US12179720B2 |
Brake control device for vehicle
A brake control device adjusts a hydraulic pressure in a wheel cylinder in response to an operation amount of a brake operation member, and includes “a pressure adjustment unit that includes an electric pump and a pressure adjustment valve and adjusts hydraulic pressure in a pressure adjustment fluid path between the electric pump and the pressure adjustment valve”, and “a controller that controls the electric pump and the pressure adjustment valve”. The controller calculates an operation speed equivalent amount based on the operation amount, calculates a target rotation speed based on the operation speed equivalent amount, and controls the electric pump such that an actual rotation speed of the electric pump approaches the target rotation speed. |
| US12179717B2 |
Snow and ice remover for vehicle roofs
Vehicle snow and ice removers are disclosed. An example vehicle and ice remover includes a plurality of first modular frames, where the first modular frames have a first shape and a plurality of second modular frames, where the second modular frames have a second shape different than the first shape. The first modular frames and the second modular frames are connected to form a first side frame, a second side frame opposite the first side frame, and a cross frame connecting the first side frame and the second side frame. |
| US12179714B2 |
Device for connecting a wiper blade to a driving arm
The invention relates to a connection device (1) providing connection between a wiper blade and a driving arm (7) for a vehicle, comprising a base adapter (25) and at least a first adapter (26), this base adapter (25) being equipped with at least one pivot member (50) intended to connect it to a connector, the base adapter (25) being configured to connect this connector to a first type of driving arm, the base adapter (25) and the first adapter (26) each having a U-shaped cross section formed of two lateral walls (251, 261) connected by an upper wall. According to the invention, at least one lateral wall (251) of the base adapter (25) comprises at least one clearance (502) which accepts a lateral wall (261) of the first adapter (26). |
| US12179710B2 |
Roof attachment for rail-based solar racking system
A roof attachment device having a roof attachment bracket, a lag screw, a rail attachment bracket, and a rail. The roof attachment bracket having an elongated aperture and a first aperture; wherein the fastener extends through the first aperture and attaches the roof attachment bracket to the roof. The rail attachment bracket comprising a rail connecting member having a second aperture, a third aperture, and an access port; a first bolt coupling the roof attachment bracket to the rail connecting member; wherein the access port and first aperture are aligned to allow the lag screw to extend through the first aperture; an outside clamping member having a fourth aperture; and a second bolt extending through the fourth and third apertures coupling the outside clamping member and the rail connecting member together; and a resilient clip loosely connecting the outside clamping member and the rail connecting member. |
| US12179697B1 |
Auto-immobilization based on tampering or jamming detection
Methods, systems, and computer programs are presented for immobilizing a vehicle based on the detection of threats, such as tampering or jamming. The method includes configuring a vehicle for tamper and jamming detection, installing a communication device and an engine immobilizer in the vehicle, and providing a user interface for configuring the communication device to activate the engine immobilizer. The method further includes parallel paths for tampering detection, which immobilizes the vehicle and notifies the server upon detection, and for jamming detection, which similarly immobilizes the vehicle and notifies the server, including the vehicle's GPS position. Optionally, image information from the vehicle may be included in the notification or to trigger immobilization upon detecting multiple occupants, indicating a potential carjacking. This solution enables fleet managers to react to thefts and maximize vehicle recovery rates quickly. |
| US12179694B2 |
Seatbelt device of vehicle for determining whether a user wears a seatbelt correctly or erroneously
A seat belt apparatus of a vehicle described in the present disclosure includes a seat belt coupled to a seat and including a webbing comprising a detectable material; a vision sensor configured to generate an image by capturing a field of view region including the seat; and a monitoring system configured to detect a length of the webbing e.g., based on the pattern coated with the at least one paint in the image, and determine whether a user wears the seat belt as desired or erroneously wears the seat belt based on the detected length of the webbing. |
| US12179689B1 |
Airbag unit
An airbag unit includes an airbag to be deployed toward a driver and a tether connected to an outer side of the airbag to support the airbag. The airbag includes a front panel disposed on a driver side and a rear panel connected to a rear surface of the front panel. A tether groove is disposed in a recessed portion of the airbag at a lower side of the airbag, at least a portion of the tether is disposed on the front panel, the tether passes through the tether groove, and both ends of the tether are fixed to the rear panel so as to support the airbag when the airbag is deployed. |
| US12179687B1 |
Curtain airbag assembly
A curtain airbag assembly is provided which includes a curtain airbag module in which a curtain airbag cushion is fixedly folded and a twist prevention tether disposed parallel to the curtain airbag module in a longitudinal direction of the curtain airbag module. Fixing holes may be formed in front and rear ends of the curtain airbag cushion, and the twist prevention tether may be fixedly fitted into the fixing holes. The twist prevention tether is configured to be twisted when a twist occurs in the curtain airbag module to thereby to provide tension in a direction opposite to a twist direction to counteract and prevent the twist. |
| US12179682B2 |
Biased bag wrap for rimless steering wheel
An apparatus for helping to protect a driver side occupant of a vehicle having a steering yoke includes an airbag mounted to the steering yoke. The airbag is inflatable from a stored condition concealed in the steering yoke to a deployed condition in which the airbag is positioned between the steering yoke and the occupant. The apparatus also includes an airbag wrap for packaging the airbag in the stored condition. The airbag wrap is configured to bias the airbag to deploy initially in an initial deployment direction transverse to a steering axis of the steering yoke through a deployment opening defined by the airbag wrap and a pleat formed in the airbag wrap and secured with a tear stitch. The pleat is configured to initially reduce the size of the deployment opening, which limits initial deployment of the airbag through the deployment opening. The pleat is further configured to rupture in response to increasing airbag deployment forces to increase the size of the deployment opening for further deployment of the airbag therethrough. |
| US12179674B2 |
Camera arrangement for mounting in a vehicle
A camera arrangement (3) for mounting in a vehicle (1) and including a carrier arrangement (4) configured so as to be attached to the vehicle (1) in order to support a camera housing (6) which carries a camera unit (8). The camera arrangement (3) further including a fan unit (12) with a fan wheel (12a) which is configured for forcing air heated by the camera arrangement (3) into the interior of the vehicle (1), and a fan motor (12b) for operating the fan wheel (12a). Furthermore, the fan motor (12b) includes a fan motor axle (12c) which is connected to the fan wheel (12a) and which is configured with a generally vertical orientation when the camera arrangement (3) is mounted in the vehicle (1). |
| US12179673B2 |
Vehicle cradle assembly
The present disclosure relates to a vehicle cradle assembly including a first support unit disposed on an inner surface of a cabin of a vehicle and configured to support an electronic component, an accessory, and a combination thereof, a cover disposed on an upper portion of the first support unit and configured to selectively open or close a front side of the first support unit, a winding unit disposed on the upper portion of the first support unit, coupled to an end of the cover, and configured to operate the cover to selectively open or close the front side of the first support unit, and a button unit fixed to the inner surface of the cabin of the vehicle and configured to control an operation of the winding unit by applying power to the winding unit. |
| US12179666B2 |
Driver assistance apparatus, a vehicle, and a method of controlling a vehicle
A vehicle includes a first camera mounted on the vehicle to have a first field of view facing a front or rear of the vehicle and configured to acquire first image data, a second camera mounted on the vehicle to have a second field of view facing a left or right side of the vehicle and configured to acquire second image data, and a display. The vehicle also has a controller configured to display first around-view data in which the first image data and the second image data are combined so that a boundary between the first image data and the second image data becomes a first reference angle on the display. The controller is also configured to combine the first image data and the second image data so that an angle between the boundary and a driving direction of the vehicle becomes a second reference angle greater than the first reference angle based on an opening of a door or trunk lid or gate of the vehicle. |
| US12179658B2 |
Vehicle exterior display device
A vehicle exterior display device includes: an own vehicle position information acquisition unit that acquires position information regarding an own vehicle; a crosswalk position information acquisition unit that acquires position information regarding a crosswalk; a surrounding information detection unit that detects a pedestrian existing around the own vehicle; a display unit that has a display region visually recognizable from the outside of the own vehicle and is capable of changing a relative position between the display region and the own vehicle; and a display controller that changes display information displayed by the display unit and changes the display region in which the display information is displayed, based on a positional relationship among the own vehicle, the crosswalk, and the pedestrian. |
| US12179657B2 |
Lamp device and control method thereof
A lamp device includes: an optical unit that is provided in a vehicle and irradiates light; a leveling unit configured to adjust an optical axis of the optical unit in a vertical direction; an object detection unit configured to detect an object around the vehicle to generate surrounding environment information; a driving condition determination unit configured to determine a driving condition of the vehicle; and a control unit configured to control the leveling unit, in which the control unit determines a projection surface of the optical unit based on the surrounding environment information and the driving condition and controls a projection distance of light by the leveling unit. |
| US12179649B2 |
Armrest apparatus for vehicles
An armrest apparatus for vehicles includes a body that is combined with a mounting area provided on a side surface of an interior of a vehicle to be slidably movable and on which a passenger rests an arm. A movement guide of the apparatus protrudes from the body and is inserted into a mounting groove provided in the mounting area to guide movement of the body along the mounting groove. A mounting unit is provided in the mounting area and supports the body and fixes a position of the body withdrawn from the mounting area through sliding movement. |
| US12179648B2 |
Passenger-seat-cushion-member manufacturing method, passenger-seat cushion member, filling-body manufacturing method, and filling body
A passenger-seat-cushion-member manufacturing method including a step of shaping the porous structural body by using a 3D printer; and a step of coupling the filling body side coupling part including the shaped porous structural body to the seat body side coupling part, to fill the seat body with the filling body. |
| US12179646B2 |
Impulse compensating seat suspension
A seat suspension including a base frame having a back portion and a bottom portion fixedly securable to a support surface. A carriage assembly is movably connected to the base frame. The carriage assembly includes a transverse member slidably connected to the base frame and a vertical guide member extending upwardly from the transverse guide member and movably connected to the base frame. The carriage assembly includes a suspension support having a first end pivotally secured to the transverse member. A shock compensating mechanism including an adjustment member is slidably disposed on a pivot surface secured to the transverse guide member. Movement of the adjustment member changes shock compensation properties of the shock compensating mechanism. A height adjustment mechanism disposed on the frame includes an actuator wherein operation of the actuator selectively moves the seat frame, the carriage assembly, and the shock compensating mechanism relative to the base frame. |
| US12179644B2 |
Child restraint with rotating seat
A convertible child restraint includes a lower base to contact a vehicle seat, a seat shell to support a child, and a mid base between the lower base and the seat shell to facilitate recline and rotational adjustment of the seat shell relative to the lower base. The child restraint may be used as a rear-facing car seat, a forward-facing car seat, and a belt positioning booster seat. For the rear-facing car seat configuration, a belt is installed along a rear-facing belt path that passes through the child restraint. The portion of the belt in the child restraint is accessed via a belt access panel when the seat shell is at a rear-facing position. Additionally, the child restraint includes a rotation lockout that allows the seat shell to be rotated from a rear-facing position to a side-facing position, but not a forward-facing position when using the rear-facing configuration. |
| US12179643B2 |
Vehicle seating assembly with adjustable bolster
A vehicle seating assembly includes a mounting bracket, a seat, a seatback, a first anchor, a second anchor, and a flexible member. The seat is coupled to the mounting bracket. The seatback is pivotably coupled to the mounting bracket. The first anchor is coupled to the seatback. The second anchor is coupled to the mounting bracket. The flexible member includes a first end coupled to the first anchor and a second end coupled to the second anchor such that the flexible member extends between the first anchor and the second anchor. A position of the first end of the flexible member within the first anchor changes as a function of an angular relationship between the seat and the seatback. A contour of the flexible member changes as a function of the angular relationship between the seat and the seatback. |
| US12179639B2 |
Seat sliding device and slide lever connecting structure in the seat sliding device
A connecting end part of a slide lever has a tubular shape, and a front end part of a release lever is inserted in the connecting end part with a connection spring member therebetween. The connection spring member has a bent end located forward and wire parts extending rearward from the bent end. Protruding engagement parts are formed in the wire parts. The wire parts are placed inside the front end part, and the protruding engagement parts are made to protrude from engagement protrusion holes of the release lever, and then the tubular connecting end part of the slide lever is fitted on the outer side of the front end part. The protruding engagement parts engage with engagement holes of the slide lever, and its front lock part presses the inner surface of the connecting end part. |
| US12179638B2 |
Vehicle seat rail
The present disclosure relates to a vehicle seat rail. The vehicle seat rail includes a lower rail fixed to a bottom of a vehicle, an upper rail fixed to a seat at an upper portion thereof and coupled to the lower rail to be slidably movable, a restoring spring fixedly coupled to the lower rail at one end thereof in a longitudinal direction and configured to provide a restoring force to the upper rail, and a connection bracket configured to connect the restoring spring to the upper rail. The lower rail may accommodate the restoring spring and the connection bracket to implement a walk-in function even when the lower rail is buried in the floor. |
| US12179636B2 |
Vehicle seating assembly
A vehicle seating assembly includes a seat base, a seatback, a track assembly, a front actuator assembly, and a rear actuator assembly. The seat base includes forward and rearward regions. The seatback is pivotably coupled to the seat base proximate to the rearward region. The track assembly is coupled to the seat base. The track assembly includes an upper track and a lower track. The upper track is movable relative to the lower track. The front actuator assembly couples the seat base to the upper track proximate to the forward region. The rear actuator assembly couples the seat base to the upper track proximate to the rearward region. The vehicle seating assembly is movable between a design position, a lowered position, a raised position, and a reclined-and-raised position by adjusting at least one component chosen from the front actuator assembly and the rear actuator assembly. |
| US12179633B2 |
Fuel cell system power-split control for component durability management
An improved power-split control system for managing a load profile of a fuel cell in a fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) is provided. The power-split control system is operable to actively manage the power demand between the fuel cell and the battery of a FCEV to optimize the operational life of the fuel cell. The power-split control system can use information gathered solely from historical drive cycle data or from historical drive cycle data combined with look-ahead eHorizon data. The power-split control system meets a power demand by operating the powertrain in either a battery charge sustaining mode or a battery charge depletion mode. The power-split control system is also configured to control the power distribution (to the electric motor) from the fuel cell and the battery in a manner that minimizes the degradation of the fuel cell. |
| US12179629B1 |
Estimated state of charge determination
A system receives historical vehicle battery data from a gateway device connected to a vehicle. Some vehicles with plug-in rechargeable batteries recommend/require that the vehicle computer be turned off when recharging. Thus, obtaining a current state of charge while a vehicle is charging can be difficult because the vehicle computer can be off. While the vehicle/gateway device is unable to transmit current battery data, the systems estimate a battery charge from the historical data. |
| US12179628B2 |
Battery consumption simulation of a machine based on fuel burn data of the machine
A controller may determine a battery consumption configuration of the machine based on information regarding the machine, and obtain fuel burn data indicating an amount of fuel burned by the machine. The controller may determine a simulated battery consumption of the machine based on the battery consumption configuration and the fuel burn data. The controller may determine a simulated battery charge level based on the simulated battery consumption. The controller may determine whether the simulated battery charge level satisfies a charge level threshold. The controller may derate an engine of the machine based on determining that the simulated battery charge level does not satisfy the charge level threshold. |
| US12179622B2 |
Battery pack charging system
Provided is a battery pack charging system including a charging device configured to receive a first signal from a battery pack and determine a charge condition of the battery pack based on the first signal; a battery pack configured to generate the first signal based on a state of charge of the battery pack and transmit the first signal to the charging device; and a controller configured to receive a second signal from the charging device and transmit the second signal to the battery pack. |
| US12179621B2 |
Electric vehicle port
A port for electric vehicles includes an off-loading zone for off-loading one or more passengers from an electric vehicle; a loading zone for loading one or more passengers onto the electric vehicle; and a charging zone for charging the electric vehicle while the electric vehicle is moving from the off-loading zone to the loading zone. |
| US12179620B2 |
Retractable charging station
A charging station for charging the battery of a vehicle includes: a base portion configured for mounting in a substructure; a charging portion having a charging outlet for connection to a vehicle; and a retraction mechanism for moving the charging portion between an extended position in which it extends out of the base portion and a retracted position; and a controller for controlling the retraction mechanism; the controller being configured to: determine whether a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the most recent charging from the charging outlet ceased; and cause the retraction mechanism to move the charging portion to the retracted position if the predetermined period of time is determined to have elapsed since the most recent electrical supply from the outlet. |
| US12179617B2 |
Quick turn off of contactor system during power off
Examples of contactor controllers, systems and methods enable quick-turn-off (QTO) using an output voltage of a contactor controller when its supply voltage is below a threshold but does not interfere with QTO when sufficient supply voltage is available. In an example, when VM loss occurs, a high-side (HS) clamp of a contactor controller is disabled, and a low-side (LS) clamp current is generated using the output voltage. The LS clamp current may be adjusted to achieve a desired QTO voltage. In another example, a HS clamp is disabled and the charging of the gate of a LS field-effect transistor (FET) is enabled only when the output voltage increases above a power-off QTO threshold (less than the LS clamp voltage); the QTO voltage is set by a voltage detection and comparison circuit of the contactor controller. |
| US12179614B2 |
Excavator
An excavator includes a lower traveling body; an upper turning body turnably mounted to the lower traveling body; an actuator configured to drive a driven part including the lower traveling body and the upper turning body; and a power storage device mounted in the upper turning body and configured to serve as an energy source for driving the actuator. The power storage device includes a plurality of power storage modules stacked in a vertical direction, each of the plurality of power storage modules including a power storage part and a housing configured to house the power storage part. The housings of power storage modules among the plurality of power storage modules that are adjacent to each other in the vertical direction, are coupled to each other. |
| US12179613B2 |
Vehicle, method, device and steering system for a vehicle
The present disclosure relates to a vehicle, a method, a device and a steering system for a vehicle. In particular, the disclosure relates to a device for a vehicle with a first direct voltage source and at least one second direct voltage source, which are connected in series, for operating a consumer in the vehicle. The device comprises a potential tap which is designed to tap a potential between the first and the second direct voltage source. The device further comprises a circuit which is designed to provide the potential tapped between the first and the second direct voltage source for operating the consumer in the event of a fault in the first or second direct voltage source. |
| US12179611B2 |
Electrical energy storage system for an aircraft
An electrical energy storage system for an aircraft, comprising at least one electrical energy storage unit with power supply lines and an energy source that is configured to store electrical energy and to supply electrical power at a predetermined voltage range via the power supply lines, wherein the at least one electrical energy storage unit comprises a power switching unit that is adapted to operate in an associated supply mode for supplying electrical power from the energy source via the power supply lines, and to operate in an associated disconnect mode for disconnecting the energy source from the power supply lines. |
| US12179609B2 |
Techniques for segmented monitoring of powertrain propulsive torque in electrified vehicles
Control systems and methods for an electrified powertrain of an electrified vehicle include performing, by a main control system, a sequence of first processes based on an initial input including a set of signals indicative of at least one of a driver torque request and expected vehicle behavior and other intermediary inputs to generate a sequence of first outputs and performing, by a secondary monitoring system distinct from the main control system, a sequence of second processes based on the initial input and other intermediary inputs to generate a sequence of second outputs. The secondary monitoring system then attempts to rationalize each first output relative to its respective second output. Based on the rationalization, one of these outputs is used as an intermediary output in the sequence until a rationalized final output is obtained and used to generate control commands for torque actuators of the electrified powertrain. |
| US12179605B1 |
Voltage switching of an electric motor
A system for controlling a propulsion system of a vehicle includes a switching system including a first switching device connecting a battery system to a first set of windings of an electric motor, and a second switching device connecting the battery system to a second set of windings. The system also includes a controller configured to transition the propulsion system from an initial propulsion mode in which an initial voltage is applied to the electric motor, to a target mode in which a target voltage is applied. The transitioning includes controlling the first switching device to provide current to the first set of windings at the initial voltage to produce torque, and subsequently controlling the second switching device to cause the battery system to apply the target voltage to the second set of windings while the current is provided to the first set of windings at the initial voltage. |
| US12179596B2 |
Engine connection structure for hybrid transmission
An engine connection structure for a hybrid transmission includes: a connecting mechanism having an edge connected with a mass by a connecting plate and connected to a counter-rotor shaft; and a drive plate being opposite to the connecting mechanism, positioned at a crankshaft, and connecting the mass and the crankshaft to each other. |
| US12179595B2 |
Display system and vehicle including the same, and method of showing state of secondary battery
In representation processing, when a capacity retention is higher than a threshold value while a warranty condition is satisfied, an ECU has the capacity retention shown in a first manner. When the capacity retention is equal to or lower than the threshold value while the warranty condition is satisfied, the ECU has the capacity retention shown in a second manner. |
| US12179594B2 |
Method of automatically switching manner of answering call between options, and vehicle-mounted system applying method
A method of automatically switching between manners of answering calls by vehicle occupants in a vehicle connects a vehicle-mounted system with terminal device of occupant. Information as to persons in the vehicle is detected. Information as to different occupants allows method to recommend one of a first manner, a second manner, and a third manner of responding to an incoming call, the driver being able to select his preferred manner by pushbutton mounted on steering wheel. Driving safety is improved, and privacy of a personal conversation can be maintained. A vehicle-mounted system applying the method is also disclosed. |
| US12179593B2 |
On-vehicle human sensing switch
An on-vehicle human sensing switch includes: a display having a display area for luminously displaying a switch image of a vehicle-mounted electronic device; a light transmission type touch panel substrate body disposed on the display; and a light transmission type decorative body disposed on the touch panel substrate body. The touch panel substrate body includes, on a substrate, an electrostatic capacitance type sensor electrode configured to detect approach of a detection target, and an electrostatic capacitance type switch electrode which is disposed at a position opposing the display area and is configured to detect an action of the detection target. When approach of the detection target is detected by the sensor electrode, the switch image is displayed on the display. |
| US12179591B2 |
Method for depicting a virtual element
The invention relates to a method for depicting at least one virtual element in a display area of at least one display element of a vehicle. The method for depicting a virtual element allows the depth perception of virtual elements in the display area of a display apparatus to be improved. The method may be realized in that the virtual element is constructed of at least one first virtual subelement and one second virtual subelement, wherein the first virtual subelement is arranged in perspective in the display area in front of the second subelement. |
| US12179581B2 |
Compact dual layshaft power transmitting gear arrangement
A power transmission gearbox assembly includes a motor with a rotor shaft and an input gear fixed to the rotor shaft. The input gear is part of a first gearset including a first gear disposed on a first axial side of a differential assembly having two output shafts. A second gear set having a second gear and third gear is disposed on the opposite axial side of the differential assembly. A first layshaft, radially offset from the output shafts, includes the first and second gears. A second layshaft offset from the first layshaft, includes the third gear and a fourth gear that is in meshed engagement with a differential gear. The first layshaft spans across the width of the differential gear, and does not contact the differential gear. The first and second gearsets being on opposite sides of the differential assembly reduces the axial extend of the gearbox. |
| US12179579B2 |
Grid-shaped fuel tank
Disclosed is a grid-shaped fuel tank, which belongs to the field of vehicle parts. The grid-shaped fuel tank includes a fuel tank shell, wherein the fuel tank shell encloses a cavity comprising a fuel cavity, and the fuel tank shell comprises an upper shell area in an upper portion, a middle shell area in a middle portion and a lower shell area in a lower portion; the cavity is internally provided with a middle grid rib structure corresponding to a height area of a middle shell, the middle grid rib structure partitions a middle portion of the cavity into a plurality of middle grid cavities, the middle grid cavities do not communicate in a radial direction, and a bottom end of a first middle grid cavity group comprised in the middle grid cavities is provided with fuel passing ports for mutual communication to form the fuel cavity. |
| US12179572B2 |
Convertible recreational sit-down to stand-up vehicle
According to certain embodiments, a convertible recreational vehicle comprises one or more front ground engaging members; one or more rear ground engaging members; a frame supported by the one or more front ground engaging members and the one or more rear ground engaging members. In addition, the convertible recreational vehicle comprises a steering assembly configured to steer the one or more front ground engaging members. In addition, the convertible recreational vehicle includes a seat assembly supported by the frame and configured to support at least one rider and a motor configured to drive at least one of: (i) the one or more front ground engaging members and (ii) the one or more rear ground engaging members. Further, the convertible recreational vehicle includes a floor panel including a surface that extends across a width of the floor panel. |
| US12179571B2 |
Electric powertrain for a vehicle
A kit of parts for configuring an electric powertrain for a vehicle, electric powertrains for a vehicle and a method for configuring an electric powertrain for a vehicle, the invention applies to an electric powertrain integrated into a vehicle axle. Such electric axle (or “E-axle”) is a front or rear axle that includes an axle body (or “housing”) adapted to receive a powertrain, which is arranged to provide torque to the wheels of the axle. |
| US12179568B1 |
Sprocket and locking mechanism for trailer tarp box
A sprocket fits over a portion of or is fixedly coupled to a tarp shaft around which a trailer tarp is rolled. The sprocket includes a transverse bore for receiving an end of a crank rod, which is spring-biased to engage pins through the crank rod end with one of two sets of grooves in the sprocket surface surrounding the transverse bore. The crank can therefore be moved between a deployed position for use and a stowed position for travel. The opposite end of the sprocket includes projecting locking teeth for engaging with a locking mechanism preventing rotation of the sprocket and tarp shaft. Optionally, pawls may operate with the locking teeth to provide bidirectional ratcheting. |
| US12179566B2 |
Tailgate hinge mounting structure
An embodiment is tailgate hinge mounting structure including a roof rail disposed in the width direction of the vehicle body, the roof rail comprising a rail reinforcement configured to protrude to the inside thereof, a rear end module connected with the roof rail, the rear end module including a rear end protrude portion configured to be inserted into the rail reinforcement, a tailgate hinge connected with the roof rail and the rear end module, and a rail bolt connecting the rail reinforcement and the rear end protrude portion. |
| US12179564B2 |
Sealing cover and sealing member
A sealing member has a seal body configured to be inserted into a groove of a cover member. The seal body has, in a vehicle-exterior-side end portion, a first sealing lip portion formed in such a manner as to protrude toward a door hole. The first sealing lip portion is configured to be brought into press-contact with a peripheral portion of the groove of the cover member on a side nearer to the door hole. The sealing member includes an edge seal portion provided in the vehicle-exterior-side end portion of the seal body. The edge seal portion is configured to press the first sealing lip portion against the cover member while being brought into press-contact with a peripheral portion of the door hole of a door inner panel. |
| US12179563B2 |
Dual mode jeep cover
A dual functioning apparatus that serves as a cover for a vehicle and as a shelter, which is easily converted and positioned off the back of the vehicle and is attached to the top back cross roll bar of the vehicle for storage. |
| US12179561B2 |
Control of dual compressor climate system
While a speed of a first compressor during operation is less than a threshold speed, a speed of a second compressor during operation is prevented from falling below a minimum threshold speed that is defined by a sum of the speed of the first compressor and a predefined offset speed delta such that the minimum threshold speed changes as the speed of the first compressor changes. |
| US12179560B2 |
Compressor control apparatus and method
A compressor control apparatus and method includes: a sensor configured to detect air conditioner operation state information necessary to control engagement and disengagement of a clutch of an air conditioner compressor; an electromagnetic coil in the clutch of the air conditioner compressor configured to perform clutch engagement upon receiving battery current; a microcomputer configured to determine whether the current air conditioner operation state satisfies a clutch engagement allowance condition or a clutch disengagement condition based on the air conditioner operation state information detected by the sensor and to output an operation signal based on the result of determination; and a switch configured to be turned on or off according to the operation signal output by the microcomputer and to control supply of the battery current to the electromagnetic coil such that clutch engagement or clutch disengagement is performed. |
| US12179558B2 |
Electric vehicle thermal management and safety apparatus
An ultra low cost electric vehicle heating apparatus, components thereof, and related method are herein described. A driver circuit operates a switching device at an intermediate state between fully-turned-off and fully-turned-on, in a high power dissipation heating mode, to efficiently produce heat energy for heating a passenger compartment, or energy storage system, of an electric vehicle. The driver circuit operates the switching device to have a fully-turned-off state and a fully-turned-on state in a main function mode for a traction inverter or an energy storage system charger of the electric vehicle. The driver circuit is operable to cycle the heating mode and the main function mode for combining such heating and such main function operation of the traction inverter, or the charger, without compromising the operation of the traction motor, or charger, while simultaneously eliminating many of the expensive resistive heating components in use by practitioners of the art. |
| US12179556B2 |
Heat pump for a vehicle
A heat pump includes a refrigerant loop. The refrigerant loop includes a first heat exchanger, a first region of a second heat exchanger, a third heat exchanger, a fourth heat exchanger, a compressor, a vapor generator, and a four-way valve. The compressor includes a low-pressure inlet, a mid-pressure inlet, and an outlet. The vapor generator is positioned downstream of the outlet of the compressor and upstream of both the low-pressure inlet and the mid-pressure inlet. The four-way valve is positioned immediately upstream of the first heat exchanger. At least one component chosen from the first heat exchanger, the second heat exchanger, and the vapor generator is free from compressor-driven flow of the first heat exchange fluid during a first predetermined set of heating modes of operation of the heat pump and a first predetermined set of cooling modes of operation of the heat pump. |
| US12179554B1 |
Method and system for controlling and diagnosing a climate control system
A system and method for controlling and diagnosing an automotive climate control or environmental system with an electronic or mobile device is disclosed. The system provides for wireless control between the system controllers and an electronic device, such as an electronic device or computer, with instructions executed on a processor to display on the electronic device or the computer-human interface display device with a user interface region or a graphical user interface. Using wireless technology features of an electronic device, the automotive climate control system is wirelessly controlled from the electronic device containing software connected with the climate control system software and firmware mounted within the vehicle that rotates servo motors, and operates fan speed and compressor activity. The user interface regions may be used to create preset, predetermined desired positions of system mode, temperature, fan speed, and the display color and appearance of the user interface region. |
| US12179550B2 |
Systems and methods for thermal management of vehicle sensor devices
A method for cooling a sensor of a vehicle, the method including receiving temperature data corresponding to the sensor from a temperature monitor; and in response to determining that a current temperature of the sensor being greater than a first threshold temperature, initiating a cleaning cycle and directing cleaning fluid to the sensor. |
| US12179548B2 |
Four bar linkage and air spring suspension system
A suspension assembly for a commercial vehicle includes a first linkage, an air spring, a carriage, and a second linkage. The first linkage is pivotally coupled at a first end with a structural member of a frame. The structural member extends downwards from the frame. The air spring is coupled with the frame and a second end of the first linkage. The air spring drives the first linkage to pivot about the first end relative to the structural member. The carriage is pivotally coupled with the first linkage at a position between the first end and the second end of the first linkage. The second linkage is pivotally coupled at a first end with the structural member, and pivotally coupled with the carriage at a second end. The structural member, the first linkage, the second linkage, and the carriage define a four-bar linkage. |
| US12179547B2 |
Suspension component with a measuring device and method for producing a suspension component of this kind
Disclosed is a chassis component (1, 38) having a measuring device (9) for determining a relative position of two chassis components connected movably with one another. For example, a first chassis component is a joint (2) with at least one rotation axis (8) and a second chassis component is a structural component (3), the structural component (3) being mounted by means of the joint (2) so that it can pivot around the rotation axis (8) of the joint (2). The measuring device (9) has a signal emitter (13) and a sensor device (10, 28) with a signal receiver (21), where the sensor device (10, 28) is arranged on the structural component (3) and the signal emitter (13) is arranged on the joint (2). To improve an arrangement of the sensor device (10, 28) on the structural component (3), the sensor device (10, 28) extends through a through-opening (11). |
| US12179544B2 |
Convertible link for an anti-sway bar
A convertible link for use with an anti-sway bar is provided. The convertible link includes a hydraulic cylinder having a link tube and a fluid shaft. The fluid shaft includes a piston coupled to a first end of the fluid shaft, wherein the fluid shaft and the piston are slidably coupled within the link tube. Fluid flows in and out of the hydraulic cylinder to move the hydraulic cylinder between a fixed and a moveable condition. In the fixed position the fluid shaft does not move with respect to the link tube and the anti-sway bar is operational to control roll. In the moveable condition the fluid shaft is moveable with respect to the link tube and the anti-sway bar is not operational to control roll. |
| US12179539B2 |
Active vehicle suspension system
A method of on-demand energy delivery to an active suspension system comprising an actuator body, hydraulic pump, electric motor, plurality of sensors, energy storage facility, and controller is provided. The method comprises disposing an active suspension system in a vehicle between a wheel mount and a vehicle body, detecting a wheel event requiring control of the active suspension; and sourcing energy from the energy storage facility and delivering it to the electric motor in response to the wheel event. |
| US12179538B2 |
Methods and apparatus to calibrate a suspension sensor
Methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture to determine the load of a vehicle via calibrate a suspension sensor are disclosed herein. An example vehicle described herein includes a force transducer, an actuator coupled to the force transducer, memory including instructions and a processor to execute the instructions to engage the actuator to a bottom surface of a vehicle, apply a first force to the bottom surface via the actuator, determine a first displacement of a first suspension component of the vehicle, and calibrate a first sensor of the vehicle based on the first force and the first displacement. |
| US12179534B2 |
Motor vehicle with multi-mode extreme travel suspension-suspension hydraulic design
A hydraulic suspension system for a motor vehicle having at least a pair of road engaging wheels. The suspension system includes, a hydraulic cylinder coupled with the each of the pair of road engaging wheels, the hydraulic cylinder defining a cap end volume and a rod end volume separated by a piston. A hydraulic supply circuit for the hydraulic cylinder includes, a high pressure hydraulic source, a low pressure hydraulic drain, a pair of hydraulic sub circuits each coupled to one of the hydraulic cylinder cap and rod end volumes. Each hydraulic sub circuit includes, a proportional supply flow valve coupled with the high pressure hydraulic source and one of the cylinder volumes, a return flow control proportional valve coupled with the low pressure hydraulic drain and the one cylinder volume, and an accumulator coupled to the associated hydraulic cylinder volume through an accumulator fill control proportional valve. |
| US12179531B2 |
Manual hitches and vehicles incorporating the same
A materials handling vehicle comprising a hitch, and a drive mechanism. The hitch comprises a latch and a receiving member. The latch is positionable between open and closed positions. The receiving member comprises a pair of inwardly curved side scoops and a central incline member provided between the pair of inwardly curved side scoops, each inwardly curved side scoop having an upper surface, a lower surface opposite the upper surface, an inner surface, an outer surface opposite the inner surface, a rear surface, and a front surface opposite the rear surface. The rear and upper surfaces of the pair of inwardly curved side scoops define an open rear end of the receiving member, the upper surface being sloped at the open rear end. The central incline member and the upper surface of the pair of inwardly curved side scoops cooperate to lead a cart hook to engage the latch. |
| US12179529B2 |
Two way offset implement hitch
An offset towing apparatus for an implement supported by rear wheels rotating about an axis perpendicular to the operating travel direction. A tow arm connects between a vertical towing pivot axis at the towing vehicle and a vertical implement pivot axis at the implement hitch. A middle portion of the tow arm is pivotally attached about a vertical beam pivot to a beam on castor wheels. A strut attached to the implement pivot axis extends laterally and a bar is attached to the strut about a strut pivot axis and extends forward parallel to the tow arm to a front end attached to the beam about a bar pivot axis. The tow arm, the beam, the strut, and the bar form a parallel linkage between the beam pivot axis, the implement pivot axis, the strut pivot axis and the bar pivot axis allowing the implement to pivot to either side. |
| US12179526B2 |
Non-pneumatic tire and method of manufacture thereof
A non-pneumatic tire is provided. The non-pneumatic tire includes an outer annular portion, an inner annular portion, and a load bearing ring positioned between the outer annular portion and the inner annular portion, the load bearing ring including an inner layer of matrix material, an outer layer of matrix material, and a wave shaped spring positioned between the inner layer of matrix material and the outer layer of matrix material. |
| US12179524B2 |
Disconnected inner tube and tire
An inner tube having a disconnected pattern, two ends of the inner tube having the disconnected pattern is respectively disposed with a first joint and a second joint. Free ends of the first joint and the second joint are respectively disposed with a first closed surface and a second closed surface; a sleeve further extends from a free end of the first joint or the second joint in a length direction of an inner tube body; the first joint and the second joint are connected face-to-face by the sleeve to enable the inner tube body having an elongated shape to be spliced to define an inner tube linked end-to-end. A tire, which uses the inner tube having the disconnected pattern. |
| US12179520B2 |
System and method for tire leak detection
A method for detecting a leak in a pressure vessel of a system including a plurality of pressure vessels in fluid communication with a common header comprises: reducing a fluid pressure in the common header to a first predetermined value below an operating pressure of the plurality of pressure vessels; gradually adding fluid to the common header at a first flow rate to increase the fluid pressure in the common header from the first predetermined value; monitoring, after gradually adding the fluid to the common header, the fluid pressure in the common header; and determining, based on the fluid pressure in the common header after gradually adding the fluid to the common header, a leak in at least one pressure vessel of the plurality of pressure vessels. |
| US12179519B2 |
Axle assembly having a spindle plug and a sleeve
An axle assembly having a hose, a spindle plug, a sleeve, and a rotary union adapted to be fluidly connected to a tire. The spindle plug may be disposed in a spindle. The hose may be fluidly connected to the rotary union. The sleeve may encircle the hose and extend from the spindle plug to a stator of the rotary union. The sleeve cooperates with the spindle plug to limit rotation of the stator and the hose. |
| US12179508B2 |
Non-smear nib and associated writing instruments
Writing instruments with flexible nibs for reduced writing force in use are provided. A nib includes a nib body having a flexible upper writing portion and a lower portion in communication with the flexible upper writing portion, the lower portion of the nib body being configured to deliver ink to the flexible upper writing portion and the flexible upper writing portion being configured to deliver ink to a writing surface, wherein the flexible upper writing portion of the nib body has a flattened chisel-shaped tip at a superior end of the flexible upper writing portion, and wherein the nib is effective to deliver ink to the writing surface upon application of a force of less than about 0.1 lbs thereto. |
| US12179496B2 |
Thread-coating module with ink management system
A thread-coating module includes: a coating chamber having a thread entrance at one end and a thread exit at an opposite end thereof; and an inkjet printhead positioned in a printhead opening of the coating chamber for ejecting ink onto thread fed through the coating chamber. The coating chamber has an ink management system positioned opposite the printhead for managing excess ink. The ink management system includes: an inner ink-collection slot in fluid communication with a drain port for recycling excess ink and an outer aerosol-collection chamber fluidically connected to a vacuum port. |
| US12179489B2 |
Liquid ejecting head and liquid ejecting apparatus
A liquid ejecting head includes: a nozzle row configured by arranging nozzles ejecting a liquid in a first-direction in a second-direction orthogonal to the first-direction; a drive element; and stacked components defining a common liquid chamber communicating with the nozzle row, in which the stacked components include a filter partitioning the common liquid chamber into an upstream common liquid chamber and a downstream common liquid chamber, a first-case defining a first-common-liquid-chamber-portion as a part of the upstream common liquid chamber and stacked on the filter, and a second-case defining a second-common-liquid-chamber-portion as a part of the upstream common liquid chamber and stacked on the first-case, the second-common liquid-chamber-portion is positioned in a direction opposite to the first-direction from the drive element, and a width of the second-common-liquid-chamber-portion in a third-direction orthogonal to the first-direction and the second-direction is longer than a width of the first-common-liquid-chamber-portion in the third-direction. |
| US12179488B2 |
Liquid discharge head and recording device
A liquid discharge head includes a flow channel member, a pressurization part, a plurality of discharge holes, a flexible substrate, a cover member, and a heater. The flow channel member includes a first surface and a second surface that is positioned on an opposite side of the first surface. The pressurization part is positioned on the first surface. The plurality of discharge holes are positioned on the second surface. For the flexible substrate, a one-end part thereof that is positioned on the pressurization part is electrically connected to the pressurization part. The cover member covers the one-end part of the flexible substrate. The heater is positioned on the cover member. |
| US12179481B2 |
Liquid ejecting device and liquid ejecting method
A liquid ejecting device includes a liquid ejecting unit and a control unit configured to control ejection of liquid. A plurality of types of liquid include a first ink group that is capable of expressing a different color by mixing a plurality of color inks each other and a second ink capable of singly expressing a color of the same system as that of the different color. The control unit is capable of forming a first color mixture pattern and a second color mixture pattern that uses a greater amount of the first ink group than that of the first color mixture pattern to eject the first ink group, is capable of forming a monochrome pattern to eject the second ink, and forms a patch the second color mixture pattern that is adjacent to the first color mixture pattern and the monochrome pattern. |
| US12179480B2 |
Detection of printhead conditions based on isolation scoring
Systems and methods are provided for print quality management. One embodiment is a system for identifying print quality at a printer. The system includes a memory that stores reference data for nozzles of a printer, and a controller. The controller is configured to acquire measurement data after operation of the nozzles, calculate differences between the reference data and the measurement data, apply the differences as an input to an isolation forest, operate the isolation forest to determine isolation values for the nozzles, identify nozzles having more than a threshold amount of deviation from the reference data based on the isolation values, and generate a report flagging the identified nozzles for maintenance. |
| US12179479B2 |
Medium cassette
A roll medium is accommodated in a medium cassette. The roll medium has a configuration where a continuous medium is rolled in a roll shape. The roll medium rotates in a direction that the roll medium is unrolled as the continuous medium unrolled from the roll medium is conveyed in a conveying direction away from the roll medium. The medium case includes a supporter which rotatably supports the roll medium in contact with an outer peripheral surface of a lower part of the roll medium in at least one support position on each of both sides between which a lower end of the roll medium is sandwiched, and a passage through which the continuous medium unrolled from the roll medium passes. The passage is formed below at least the support position located on a most downstream side with respect to the conveying direction. |
| US12179474B2 |
Image forming apparatus
In an image forming apparatus, a sub-scanning carriage moves a recording medium in a conveyance direction. A first carriage and a second carriage move in a main scanning direction and discharge a liquid and another liquid onto the recording medium to print a first image and a second image on the recording medium, respectively. Circuitry executes a first print sequence and a second print sequence. Further, the circuitry calculates a drying time of the liquid to form the first image by the first carriage, determines whether to execute the second print sequence based on the drying time, causes the first carriage and the second carriage to execute the second print sequence when the circuitry determines to execute the second print sequence, and causes the first carriage and the second carriage to execute the first print sequence when the circuitry determines not to execute the second print sequence. |
| US12179472B2 |
Reinforced adhesive substrate
The disclosed reinforced adhesive substrate includes a transparent, flexible, breathable backing with a reinforcing material having open areas to the substrate. The reinforcing material strengthen the breathable backing while maintaining transparency so that overall the substrate is transparent. A transparent adhesive substrate can allow the underlying surface to be visualized. |
| US12179469B2 |
Biaxially oriented microporous membrane
A microporous membrane is made by a dry-stretch process and has substantially round shaped pores and a ratio of machine direction tensile strength to transverse direction tensile strength in the range of 0.5 to 5.0. The method of making the foregoing microporous membrane includes the steps of: extruding a polymer into a nonporous precursor, and biaxially stretching the nonporous precursor, the biaxial stretching including a machine direction stretching and a transverse direction stretching, the transverse direction stretching including a simultaneous controlled machine direction relax. |
| US12179458B2 |
Cladding and method for manufacturing the same
Cladding in which at least two layers of alloys are joined, the cladding having high wear resistance, high workability, and excellent strength at the joining interface of the alloys. The cladding is composed of two or more layers including a first alloy and a second alloy joined to the first alloy. The hardness of the second alloy of the cladding is greater than that of the first alloy, and the difference in hardness between the first alloy and the second alloy is at least HRC 44. When a shearing test based on JIS G 0601 is performed on the cladding, the breakage is on the first alloy side. |
| US12179451B2 |
Mailer forming apparatus and method of forming
An improved mailer folding apparatus that forms mailers from mailer blanks. The mailer folding apparatus comprises a transport assembly and one or more folding assemblies. The transport assembly moves mailer blanks and/or mailers through the mailer folding apparatus. The one or more folding assemblies may each comprise a folding system and a carriage system. The folding system may selectively allow for the folding of a mailer blank into a mailer. A carriage of the carriage system may move the folding system longitudinally between different positions relative to the transport assembly. An engagement system separate from the carriage system or integrated into the carriage system may engage and disengage the folding system with the transport system for selectively feeding a mailer blank through the folding system, or disengage the folding system for allowing a mailer blank or folded mailer to bypass the folding system. |